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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Style: Surrealist
Style: Expressionist
20th century painting of monks in Venice, Italian pink figural work
Located in Beachwood, OH
Louis Bosa (Italian-American, 1905–1981) Island of the Monks, c. 1930 Oil on masonite Signed lower right 14 x 24 inches 23 x 33 inches, framed Born in Codroipo, a small village only...
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1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Her Quest - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Woman, Pink, Birds
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Priscilla At Dusk - 21st Century, Surrealism, Africa Woman with Guitar, Musical
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lever, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A man and a woman press against a tree while a ram charges towards it. This surreal encounter represents the idea of trying to complete a task and meeting res...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Stillness (Oil Painting, Symbolist, Ancient Cultures, Pop, Surreal, ~47% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae Stillness 2024 Oil on canvas Size: 23.62 x 31.49 inches (60 x 80 cm) Signed by hand COA provided Stella J Richey is an international visual artist and designer. Her wor...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Lovers" by Shana Wilson - Nude Young Women in Intimate Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966) "Lovers" 2014 Oil Paint, Board The artist signed the back of the painting. About the Artist: Shana Wilson, born in Edmonton in 1966, has carved a ...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

"The Kiss" 2023, dark figurative oil painting by Daniela Astone
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Part of Daniela Astone's series of figures in different ethereal and surrealistic spaces. "The Kiss" brings to mind Gustav Klimt's famous 1908 painting of the same name but instead of an abstracted gold background, Astone creates a mysterious creature enveloping and suspending the figure in mid-air. The dark monster looks ominous until you notice the nude figure leaning into her partner, her hands lightly caressing or leaning on the the amorphous creature. Her body is relaxed and her eyes closed. As a classical artist who paints the nude figure everyday, Astone is masterful at depicting women at ease in their natural bodies rather than women self-conscious of their nudity—posing but fearful of exploitation at the same time—a theme in art history that continues today. Some of the sweeping strokes of black are inspired by Japanese paintings techniques, and on the lighter areas there are rain drop falling from a blue-grey cloud in the background. 52.8 x 44.9 inches framed Artist Bio Daniela Astone was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1980 and raised in Porto Santo Stefano...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Outstanding Friend
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A woman is the most beautiful and wonderful tree planted in the garden of life by God. This world is totally beautiful and adorable with the gift of womanhood. She is not just a carrier of life or a nurturer but she is a guiding force, a homemaker, the backbone of every society. Being a woman is priceless! Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Oluwaseun Ojebiyi is a promising young Nigerian visual artist who was born in the year 1996 into a family in Oyo state richly endowed with a unique artistic inclination. He is gifted with unusual energy and a future that sparkles with excellence. His works are at once artistic and realistic and laced with active energy with the characteristic of curiosity in figure study. He delivers his works through drawing and painting with mastery usage of charcoal, pastel, Oil paint, and acrylic. His expressive works bring back fond memories of childhood experiences. His works reveal the bond, teamwork, genuine love, selflessness, and other fine qualities in African culture. His palette which contains a variety of colors is a great asset for his delivery, with its rich Shade of hues. Oluwaseun inspiration is divine, He is also inspired by both past and everyday life experiences. Oluwaseun Ojebiyi had an HND in painting from The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He also served an apprenticeship under the renowned international artist Oluwole Omofemi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Not Bounded
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected crater from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Conversation With Myself
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. "Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Provence Sunset French Expressionist Original Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour/ gouache painting on card, signed size: 7.75 x 10.75inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regard...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Gouache

Happy summer
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Grand Canal, Venice', School of Paris, Musee D'Orsay, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left "d'Anty" for Henry d'Anty (French, 1910-1998), titled verso "La Gondole" (The Gondola) and painted circa 1955. A vibrant view of the Grand Canal painted alla prima...
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1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Winter 1982, canvas, cardboard, oil, 34.5x49 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...
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1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night, original oil-UK award artist-Summer Roses
Located in London, GB
A rare chance to collect an original oil painting by Shizico Yi at the lowest price possible. We offer the original artwork with a artist’s lifetime Warranty too! Taking on the inspiration of the legendary poet, Dylan Thomas, the poem, Do not go gentle into that good night, is a painting celebrates life in its ageing; as Rosa Albertine only flowers once in early Summer with the most festive blooms and heavenly scents, a symbol of a fully lived life. About the Painting : Painted Plein Air, in Artist's own garden of her very own planted memorial roses. This is Rosa Albertine, the first Old English variety Artist Shizico Yi planted in 2016 in her garden before her late dog died; Old English Roses...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic

I Am Not Alone 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"I Am Not Alone" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that delves into the profound bond between a woman and her cherished pet, transcending the convent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flowers of Paradise
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
What I wanted was a little more structure, a little more sense of purpose, and some acknowledgment from somewhere that I was important. Give them a sense of belonging to the society...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Huge Portrait Veiled Female in Dreamlike Fusion of Spirituality and Nature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Enigmatic Portrait of a Veiled Figure French/ Japanese? Inscribed verso circa 1970's oil on canvas over mixed media surface, framed Framed: 52 x 26 inches Canvas: 51 x 35 inches Prov...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Mixed Media

"The Horseman" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “The Horseman” (2024) is an oil painting on panel that depicts a surreal portrait of the headless horseman on his steed in the bright moonlight. About th...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Masculine Elegance (Beauty Within Us)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The Beauty Within Us" is a compelling narrative series of paintings that celebrates the unique and diverse beauty of Black hair, serving as a powerful symbol of identity, heritage, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Gloomy (pet english bulldog dog surrealism animal men neutral tones)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Please note, the whites areas in the painting are trully white as opposed to bluey as shown in the pictures. Painting is signed at the front. COA provided keywords; surrealism, humo...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Pineapple
Located in London, GB
'Still Life with Pineapple', oil on panel, by Lucien Martial (circa 1960s). Like human life, fruit is perishable and ephemeral, and thus many believe th...
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1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Timeless -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern Women, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Awofadeju Solom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Original Surrealist “Before the Dreamtime” Figurative in Oil Paint
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant surrealist creation oil painting “Before the Dreamtime” with birds and figures by Harald Dry Schmit Compelling and vibrant, we're pleased to offer this surrealist figurative...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

"Nymphs" two voluptuous female nudes, gestural abstracted figures, clear colors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil painting on board, an expressionist figurative homage to the work Diana and her Nymphs, by Rubens. Active, direct brushwork, flesh tones
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mira on Pink Dress
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Mira on Pink Dress is an original painting by Theophilus Madaki. Theophilus created Mira on Pink Dress Oil and Acrylic on a 32W by 41H inches primed canva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Toujours la Vie Recommence
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Edouard Goerg (1893-1969), France, 1958. Life is always the same. Acquired in 2017 from the personal collection of Edouard Goerg. Measurements : with frame : 62.5x53.4 cm - 24.6x21 inches, without frame : 55x46 cm - 21.7x18.1 inches, format 10F. Signed "E.Goerg" (see photo). Preserved by the painter, then by his family since his death in 1969, this painting appeared in 2017. Entitled "Always life begins again", it is a crepuscular work. Testamentary one could say, so much the statement which is made there is definitive. The fact that he kept it until his death tends to consolidate this vision. Far from the empty looks and death faces of the rebellious era of sarcastic expressionism, the terrifying and compassionate testimony of the Spanish war, and the post-WWII flower women, we are dealing here with a a form of reasonable abdication, but honest. This idea that although everything changes, nothing changes. Changed times, actors, ideas, the same comedy occupies the society. Having given up the idea of ​​changing the latter, Goerg accepts the fact that the only alternative is to stay there or get lost. But stay afloat with his values, completely independent, whatever the cost is. This work is similar to La Vie Recommence of 1935, reproduced on page 54 of Gaston Diehl's book devoted to the painter (Éditions de Clermont, 1947). On the latter, the artist depicts his vision of life, from birth to death, made of hope, fear, cruelty, resignation and fatality. 23 years later, Toujours La Vie Recommence shows us the road traveled by the painter. It is no longer a matter of denunciation, but ultimately of acceptance of reality and the difficulty of staying there yourself. The admirer of Hieronymus Bosch gives us an inspired composition. The hand of God, the only expression of physical beauty in this work, comes down from heaven to give life. Symbolically, it holds an egg that dispenses the element from which the human protagonists find their birth, and in which they move and tangle more than they impose. Beautiful allegory of society. Four characters, two women and two men evolve in this societal marigot. The man in the foreground, ruddy face, evolves with ease. His body is supple, flexible, adaptable. The woman on the left observes him with admiration. Obviously, this man is in his place and causes rapture. The right man with massive shoulders and wrapped, shows a physical maladjustment to the activity he is doing. He struggles to stay afloat, his face expresses effort, even exhaustion. But he assumes. He does with what he has, with what he is. The other woman shows him the greatest indifference. What is not the case of the demonic archangel (recurrent in the works of Bosch) with the stunted body, who leads the dance and holds this character, we understand the painter, under his control as to have fun. As this character cannot change bodies, Goerg cannot change values. He does it with. Had he not said to the critic Roger Brielle: "Independents, sensitive and just men, that's what we must strive to stay in this world in disarray". Goerg will have come to narrative expressionism to give us a balance sheet allegory of his deep self and his condition. Édouard Goerg is one of the major artists of his generation. Coming from a Champagne family, he was born in Sidney, Australia, in 1893, during a professional stay of his father. After passing through London, he arrives in Paris at the age of seven. At twenty, between 1913 and 1914, he studieds painting at the Académie Ranson with Maurice Denis and Paul Sérusier. He travels to Italy and India. Mobilized in 1914, he is sent to Artois, then to Argonne. From 1920, he exhibits at the Salon des Independants, then at the Salon d'Automne where he joins with Laboureur. At Berthe Weil, in 1924, he participates in the exhibitions of the Gromaire group, a prelude to a series of exhibitions in Paris (Berthe Weill, Bernheim Jeune), as in Brussels (Le Centaure). Goerg illustrates books including Table of the beyond by F.Boutet. In 1928, he meets Paul Guillaume who exhibits his works in Boston and the Art Institute of Chicago. He continues to show his works, satires of the bourgeois manners, at Bernheim Jeune, then at Lucie Krogh. In 1934, he travels to Belgium and Holland where he paints surrealist paintings that will be exhibited at Jeanne Castel. In 1935-1936, he meets Aragon, who opened the doors of the houses of the cultures created by the Association of Writers and Revolutionary Artists. The Spanish war and the Second World War mark it deeply. He must protect his daughter and his Jewish women...
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1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Mermaid Orchestra Large Painting Royal College Art Women LGBTQ+ Blues
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Pen, Mixed Media, Paint, Archival Paper

St. Tropez - original abstract figurative oil painting - contemporary artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. St. Tropez by Iryna Yermolova is a vibrant and expressive cele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Island I - Surrealist Vibrant Original Artwork by Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Francisco to the world of figurative arts while censoring contemporary art. His near-obsession with the past and storytelling translates into his work, which provides an escape from reality while creating an illusory world. This surrealist 28-inch high by 20-inch wide oval artwork...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Katie, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sara Scribner's (US based) "Katie" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic portrait of a blonde feminine figure in profile clutchi...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH OIL PAINTING - MID CENTURY PORTRAIT LADY
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Portrait of a Lady" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) monogrammed oil painting on board board: 14 x 10.5 inches Mid 20th century oil painting on board by the French artist...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Pont Neuf Paris Misty River Seine Scene, French Expressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1970's Title: Pont Neuf, Paris Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 9.5 x 13 inches Provenance: private collec...
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Green Summer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Await For Desire
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
At the center of "Await For Desire" stands a young woman, her expression laden with introspection. Her captivating gaze invites viewers to explore the depths of their own desires and longings. Mayowa's depiction of the woman symbolizes the human capacity for introspection and the journey of self-discovery. Her youth suggests a sense of innocence as if she is at the precipice of embarking on a profound exploration of her desires, dreams, and aspirations. The rose flower held gently in the young woman's hand adds a layer of intrigue to the artwork. Roses have long been associated with love, desire, and beauty. In this context, the rose becomes a metaphor for the desires that lie within each of us, waiting to be explored and embraced. The delicacy with which the young woman holds the rose signifies the fragility and vulnerability of these desires. The petals, beautifully rendered by Mayowa, exude a sense of purity and grace, mirroring the young woman's own essence. The title of the artwork, "Await For Desire," suggests a period of patient waiting and introspection. Mayowa invites viewers to contemplate the nature of desire and the role it plays in shaping our lives. The young woman's expression implies a moment of deep reflection as if she is on the cusp of a significant realization or decision. This evokes a sense of intrigue, urging viewers to reflect on their own desires, their significance, and the choices that emerge from such introspection. Akingbade Mayowa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Late 20th Century Expressionist, DUBONNET, Self Portrait With Cats
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century oil on paper by the French artist Armand Avril. Signed and dated bottom right. The painting is an interesting thematic work by Avril inspired by the iconic adverti...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Paris. 2009, canvas on cardboard, oil, 30x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Paris. 2009, canvas on cardboard, oil, 30x40 cm Sunny day in Paris with people and cars
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Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Victim (When The Sky Seems So Blue)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pedestrians, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Commuters on a Monday morning in midtown Manhattan stride purposefully through the city streets. Lost in thought about the past or the coming weekend, they fa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Sisters in Yellow 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. "Often, in old a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Don't Rush Life 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Where am from Bandana was once a common style, we called it Big Boy Style, then it’s seem to me like a style or fashion only, because our elder brothers only allowed to used it but n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

FAKE (yellow eggs cowboys vintage americana surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
in FAKE, three cowboys stand side by side, dressed in dusty, timeworn attire, they exude an air of quiet contemplation, perplexed with their hands resting on their hips as they gaze ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fish and Loaves, Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fish and Loaves, Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting, Signed By British artist, Kate Orr, late 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Signed and titled by the artist verso Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 24 x 30 inches Vibrant surrealist painting of a figure offering copious amounts of bread and fish. As with all abstract...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Black is Beautiful
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The central theme of "Black is Beautiful" revolves around the notion that true beauty transcends physical appearances and that baldness, especially in the context of African heritage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Performer
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Performer Artist signed lower right, canvas 28"x31"75 Nicola Simbari was born in Italy and grow up in Rome. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, and in the 1940s he beg...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Provence Fishing Harbour French Expressionist Original Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour / gouache, size: 9.75 x 6.25 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French pa...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Gouache

Pegasus and the Witches (after Shakespeare's Macbeth) 1974. 46x38cm
Located in Riga, LV
Vladimir Glushenkov (1948-2009) (May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga) - painter, graphic artist, poet, translator. Vladimir Glushkenkov was born in family with Russian-Poli...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Tempera, Cardboard

Orange Blossom
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Orange Blossom" is a breathtaking composition that immediately captivates the viewer. The focal point of the artwork is the woman's portrait, skillfully crafted with luminous golden hair cascading around her. The intricate details and delicate brushstrokes accentuate the woman's features, capturing the essence of her persona and imbuing the artwork with a sense of intimacy. The choice of golden hair adds an enchanting element to the portrait. It serves as a symbolic representation of radiance, vitality, and the timeless beauty associated with femininity. The flowing locks of hair seem to dance and shimmer, creating an ethereal aura that captivates the viewer's imagination. "Orange Blossom" carries symbolic meaning that goes beyond its aesthetic appeal. The woman's portrait represents the embodiment of femininity, embracing both strength and vulnerability. Her confident gaze and serene expression reflect an inner beauty that transcends physical appearance, inviting viewers to reflect upon the depth and complexity of femininity. The golden hair symbolizes not only the external beauty associated with femininity but also the inherent power and resilience that lies within women. The artwork captures the essence of growth, abundance, and transformation—much like the blossoming of orange flowers. It serves as a reminder that femininity is multifaceted, encompassing grace, wisdom, and the ability to adapt and flourish in any circumstance. "Orange Blossom" leaves a lasting impact on viewers, evoking a sense of awe and admiration. The artwork's portrayal of the woman with golden hair invites contemplation and introspection, encouraging viewers to appreciate and celebrate the unique qualities and strengths that women bring to the world. Theophilus's meticulous technique and attention to detail create a visually stunning experience. The radiant golden hair seems to illuminate the canvas, drawing the viewer into a world of beauty and enchantment. The artwork inspires a deeper appreciation for femininity and serves as a reminder of the profound impact women have on society, culture, and the arts. "Orange Blossom" by Adewuyi Theophilus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Miranda
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful blue painting is by René Romero Schuler. Her expressionistic paintings depict delicate female figures that she paints using a dry-brushed, minimalist hand, leaving her...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Expressionist 1940s Self Portrait Oil Painting by Cornelis Ruhtenberg – Blues, G
By Cornelis Ruhtenberg
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating expressionist self-portrait by Cornelis Ruhtenberg (1923–2008) captures the artist in a contemplative interior scene. Painted in 1949, the oil on board artwork featu...
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1940s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Cuddly (black old dog, snout, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Cuddly," a charming painting by Rudolf Kosow, depicts a tender and affectionate moment between a dog and its human companion. The dog’s face, with soulful eyes and a furrowed brow, is portrayed in stunning detail, conveying a sense of gentle wisdom and patience. A small lady figure, fitting perfectly within the curve of the dog's face, leans in close, as if finding comfort and protection in the animal’s embrace. The gesture of the figure, with a hand delicately placed, highlights the trust and love inherent in this bond. This piece beautifully encapsulates the warmth and security that pets provide. Kosow's artwork celebrates the simple, heartwarming connections that form the cornerstone of our relationships with our animal friends, reminding us of the comfort and joy found in their company. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Case II
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In "Case", banal, everyday things meet in this painting to create an unusual, strange, absurd and ironical situation derived by the disproportional scale size of things. Rudolf Kos...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Black Damsel
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Black Damsel" is a stunning piece of art created by Nigerian-American artist, Joshua Salami. This artwork, which was created in 2022, is a powerful repr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Soulmates (brown pet dog, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Soulmates," a poignant work by Rudolf Kosow, tenderly illustrates the profound bond shared between a dog and a human. In this intimate portrayal, the dog's gaze is imbued with an emotional depth that transcends the boundaries between species. Its eyes, rendered with striking clarity, convey a world of understanding and companionship. The lady, is nestled against the dog's face in a pose that suggests a mutual trust and shared existence. This closeness speaks to a relationship that goes beyond the conventional pet-owner dynamic, hinting at a deeper, spiritual connection—a true meeting of souls. In Kosow's vision, the concept of soulmates expands, encompassing the idea that our most understanding and compassionate partners may not be human at all. The painting's title, "Soulmates," encapsulates the notion that kindred spirits are connected not by words, but by the heart and soul, through gestures of love and moments of silent understanding. With "Soulmates," Kosow invites us to contemplate the essence of connection and the forms it can take. It's a celebration of the unspoken bond that animals and humans can share, an acknowledgment that the purest forms of love and understanding sometimes require no language. This piece serves as a beautiful reminder of the loyalty, comfort, and unconditional acceptance that define the most precious of life's relationships. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Never Back Down - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
It ain't easy in the rase of success Sometimes I feel tired Sometimes I feel depressed Sometimes I feel like giving it up But I know If I quit, I will never win. So no matter how I f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

watermelon print kitchen art
Located in Roma, GB
limited edition print on paper hand signed certificate of authenticity
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

C Print, Paper, Color, Digital, Laser

Yesterday, Today II - Expressive Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is signed on the back. The whole artistic output of Robert Bubel centres around subjective emotions and arousing emotion in the beholder. The source of inspiration- tha...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Figurative Paintings for Sale

Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.

While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.

Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.

Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.

Because figurative art represents subjects from the real world, natural colors are common in these paintings. A piece of figurative art can be an exciting starting point for setting a tone and creating a color palette in a room.

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