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Figurative Paintings For Sale
"Pensive" (2023) Original Painting by Barbara Hack, Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
"Pensive" by Barbara Hack is an original portrait painting depicting a female model. This piece is framed and ready to hang.
Barbara Hack’s work is an ongoing reflection on people ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"Red Cliffs" by Tim Deibler, Colorado landscape
By Tim Deibler
Located in Denver, CO
"Red Cliffs" by Tim Deibler (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts a Colorado landscape of sunlit cliffs.
Tim Deibler has had a life-long passion for art. From his ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dutch Fishing Boats in a Swell Seascape with Sailing Ships in Rough Waters
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean Laurent, French 20th century marine artist
signed oil on board, framed
Framed: 13.5 x 21.5 inches
Board: 8 x 16 inches
Provenance: private collection, UK
Condition: very good co...
Category
20th Century Dutch School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Body in the Field #1 - 21st Century, landscape painting, blue, yellow, velvet
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #1, 202
oil on canvas
19 ¹¹/₁₆ H x 15 ³/₄ W in.
50 H x 40 W cm
Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the fragm...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Martiques South of France Vintage Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Martiques, South of France
by Merio Ameglio (1897-1970)
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 13 x 15 inches
board: 8.75 x 10.75 inches
Provenance: private collection
Condition: very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Large Antique French Classical Romantic Oil Painting Ancient Ruin Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 19th century
Title: Classical Landscape with figures amongst ancient ruins.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed.
canvas: 24.5 x 36 inches
P...
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Serenity in Chaos - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette
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
Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Street of the Old Quarter British School signed Cade oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet**
**Title:** "Street of the Old Quarter"
**Author:** British School, 19th Century
**Date:** 1892
**Technique:** Oil on canvas
**Dimensions:** 14.17 x 10.63 inc...
Category
1890s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Water Garden. Large Contemporary Triptych Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Francesca Owen is one of the foremost Expressionist artists in the UK. Her works are heavily influenced by the sights, sounds and colours of India where she travels extensively and w...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Evening at the Grand Army Plaza" Impressionist 5th Ave NYC Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a nocturne scene with The Pulitzer Fountain at Grand Army Plaza on Fifth Avenue loo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Traditional 19th Century English Victorian Signed Oil Painting Rural Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Pathway
English School, 19th century
signed 'G. Thompson'
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 20 x 28 inches
canvas: 16 x 24 inches
Provenance: private collection, England
Cond...
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Impressionist French Oil Painting Lush Garden Scene with Seated Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Modern Impressionist French Oil Painting Lush Garden Scene with Seated Figure
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting si...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
17th century French School
circle of Nicolas Poussin (French 1594-1665)
"Figures in Arcadia"
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 16 x 20 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: very good and sound condition
Nicolas Poussin was a renowned French painter of the 17th century. He is considered one of the greatest figures of classical French Baroque art...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait King Henry 8th VIII Antique English Painting Famous Monarch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
King Henry VIII
English artist, circa 1840's
oil on paper laid on board, framed
framed: 10.5 x 10inches
board: 8 x 7.5 inches
inscribed verso
provenance: private collection, UK
cond...
Category
Early 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Butterfly Kisses for You #9" - Oil on Linen Animal Painting of a Fox, 2018
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Butterfly Kisses for You #9" (2018) is a vibrant oil painting on linen mounted to wood, portraying an expressive fox rendered through rich brushwork and evocat...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
European School 20th Century Oil - Selling Today's Catch
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant oil painting captures the bustling activity of a seaside fish market, with figures engaged in various tasks amidst boats and sails in the background. The composition is ...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1850's Portrait of British Officer in Red Military Uniform Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Military Portrait of a British Officer
English School, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 33 x 28 inches
Canvas : 24 x 20 inc...
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alpine Mountain Hut Vintage Landscape Painting by 20th Century German Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Alpine Mountain Hut - Vintage Landscape Painting by 20th Century German Artist, Fritz Haupt
Art measures 11 x 9 inches
Frame measures 15 x 13 inches
This exquisite painting by F....
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Angelic Visitation
Dutch School, mid 17th century
circle of Rembrandt (Dutch 1606-1669)
oil on wooden panel, framed in faux tortoiseshell style frame.
framed: 25 x 28.75
painting...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
''Sunday Afternoon'' Contemporary Oil Painting of Family on the Beach
By Ewa Rzeznik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Polish artist Ewa Rzeznik reflects reality in her colorful paintings: Fishermen along the French coast, families walking towards the Mon Saint-Michel, children playing in the sur...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats at Low Tide
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats at Low Tide
By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 6 x 8.5 inches (height x width)
Signed: Yes
Oil painting on board, unframed
Conditio...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Nude Model Posed For The Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Posed Nude Model
by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, un framed
board: 20 x 13 inches
condition: overall very good
provenance: all the paintings we have ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portraits of John Wood of Hollin Hall, Yorkshire; and Francis Wood (pair)
Located in West Sussex, GB
A Superb pair of oval portraits with full provenance .Portrait of John Wood Esq of Hollin Hall, Yorkshire; Portrait of Francis Wood. Circa 1710.
Oils on canvas:29 x 24 in. Frame: 37...
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Origin - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
Located in Salzburg, AT
This work is framed. Unframed size: 70x80 cm, framed 75x85 cm
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and Restoration from Nicolas...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orchestra
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurative abstract oil on canvas of a performing orchestra.
Great colors and brushstrokes.
Signed lower right.
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Coastal Scene with Boats, Clam Waters, Sunlight & Peaceful Seaside Life
By Nancy Bailey
Located in Preston, GB
English Coastal Scene with Boats, Clam Waters, Sunlight & Peaceful Seaside Life by 20th Century Artist, Nancy Bailey (British, 1913–2012)
Art measures 36 x 20 inches
Frame measures...
Category
1980s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique English Oil Painting c. 1900's Portrait of Auburn Hair Girl in Red Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Girl, Auburn Hair wearing a red dress
English School, late 19th/ early 20th century period
late Victorian/ early Edwardian
oil on board, framed
Framed: 30.5 x 24 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Victorian Original Oil Painting Portrait of Little Red Riding Hood
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Little Red Riding Hood
by John Talbot Adams (1827-1909)
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 50 x 40 inches
provenance: private collection, UK
condition: very good and sound condition hav...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
London Calling Nr. 1 - contemporary art figurative London skyline landscape
Located in Hamburg, DE
"London Calling Nr. 1" is a 2023 unique oil on canvas painting by German mid-career artist Michael Pröpper. Comes with certificate on back. 100 x 100 cm. It depicts in soft colors ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Coffee Ritual
Located in Zofingen, AG
This captivating work of art presents a surreal dialogue between the mundane and the fantastic. A casually dressed woman sits confidently on a vintage chair, wearing dark sunglasses...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Orientalist North African Figures Market Stall City Scene large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Market Stall Conversation
French School, 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 24 x 20 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: sound condition but with consi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Grand Canyon, vibrant mid-20th century western landscape
By Andreas Roth
Located in Beachwood, OH
Andreas Roth (American, 1871-1949)
Grand Canyon, 1943
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right
24 x 34 inches
29.5 x 39 inches, framed
Andreas Roth was a German painter. Son of th...
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Figurative Expressionist painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Amazing Figurative Expressionism painting with exceptional color and movement. Oil on canvas, ca. 1960s. Measures 40 x 52 inches. Unsigned and unattributed. Excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Family 2 - Contemporary Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1830's English Oil Storm Clouds Norfolk Landscape Norwich Cathedral River Yare
By (Circle of) John Constable
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Storm Clouds over the River Yare *see notes below
English School, circa 1830's
circle of John Constable (English 1776-187)
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 18 x 25 inches
condition: relined canvas, overall very good and presentable condition
provenance: private European Collection
A very beautiful, period depiction of the Norfolk landscape, with far reaching views over Norwich Cathedral...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shipping in Calm Waters, 18th Century Dutch Oil on Wood Panel, Man o War
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Shipping in Calm Waters
Dutch School, 18th century
oil painting on wood panel
panel: 10 x 12.75 inches
framed: 14 x 17 inches
condition: very good, minor evidenc...
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Everywhere and Nowhere", Sarah Detweiler "Hidden Mother" Woman in Grass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Everywhere and Nowhere" is an original painting by Sarah Detweiler and is made from oil paint on gallery wrap canvas with preserved moss edges. This piece measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Found Objects, Mixed Media
"Vaso di Lillà" Olio su Tela cm. 66 x 59
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso di lillà viola con fondo scuro che fa un effetto 3D , il vaso e i fiori molto materici danno l'impressione di fuori uscire dall'opera.
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
On the Theme of Three
By Andre Kohn
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an original work by Andre Kohn. Growing up near the Caspian Sea, Kohn's received a formal art education from the University of Moscow where he studied with members of the la...
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Mixed Media
20th Century French Modernist Painting Set of Six Dark Watercolour Scenes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of 6
by Guy Nicod
(French 1923 - 2021)
watercolour on artist paper, unframed
painting : 8.75 x 6.5 inches
stamped verso
provenance: artists estate, France
condition: very good an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Ocean III" (2022) Original Painting by Elena Degenhardt, Pastel Seascape
Located in Denver, CO
Elena Degenhardt's "Ocean III" is a poignant representation of the relentless and eternal spirit of the sea. Crafted in 2022, this exquisite original artwork measures 4 x 6 inches, rendered in soft pastel on paper, and comes elegantly framed in a custom 8 x 10-inch frame that complements the hues of the ocean's waters. Degenhardt's mastery in pastel techniques...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian Old Master, 18th century
Title: Angel and Saints appearing to figures, one dressed in a white ruff collar.
Medium: oil on canvas...
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris" Impressionist Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Jean Salabet. Salabet was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His wor...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jazz on Tape - Original Gary John Figurative Pop Art Street Musician Painting
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Fine 1830's English Oil Painting on panel Countryside Rural Lane with Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Lane
English School, circa 1830's period
oil on panel, framed in period antique gilt frame
framed: 19 x 17 inches
board: 14 x 13 inches
Provenance: private collection, En...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in the Harbor at Saint-Malo
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in the Harbor at Saint-Malo
By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 4.5 x 6.75 inches (height x width)
Signed: Yes
Oil painting on cardb...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Going Nowhere Day 4 - Sculptural Seascape People Swimming Relaxing Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth Langreiter’s "Going Nowhere Day 4" is a whimsical, textured mixed-media painting that captures a serene moment of relaxation on the water. Featuring two miniature figures floating effortlessly on bright yellow inner tubes against an expansive turquoise sea, this artwork evokes feelings of peace, leisure, and the joy of drifting and relaxing. Langreiter’s signature raised elements add dimension and a tactile quality, making this piece perfect for coastal art lovers, collectors of contemporary beach scenes, and those seeking a joyful escape in their home décor.
Elizabeth Langreiter’s unique mixed media aerial paintings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
In The Stillness (I'm Not Everything, But Still Me) - 21st Century, Contemporary
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
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.
Recently, I have been grappling with profound anxieties about my prospects. The weight of unmet responsibilities and unfulfilled goals has been bearing down on me, casting a shadow of self-doubt over my aspirations. However, this painting has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, I possess the resilience to persevere. It serves as a poignant affirmation that my worth and identity are not defined by my accomplishments or shortcomings, but by my unwavering commitment to remaining true to myself. This artwork is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger, a reminder that growth and progress are often forged in the crucible of challenge. Whenever I look at it, I find solace, a reassurance that even when the path ahead seems uncertain, I am not lost. I am still myself, with all my strengths and weaknesses, and that is a foundation upon which I can rebuild and move forward.
About Artist
Samson Adetunji...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"La Soledad / Robinson Crusoe" Contemporary Red Surrealistic Triangle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary surrealistic figurative triangle painting by an artist named Zeus. The work features a realistically rendered male figure in robes reaching out towards a floating eyebal...
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French School -Clandestine passenger "has gone flat Oil Impressionist BEAR
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil pastels, China ink and acrylic painting on raw cardboard glued on a canvas (80x60cm)
This composition is a collage of thousand pieces of paint skin. Every dot on picture is a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Canvas, Glue, Mixed Media
Fine British Mid 20th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Society Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, indistinctly signed lower right, circa 1950's
Title: Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady. The previous owner believed the sitter to be a member of the Q...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman in Hat, Original Figurative Oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan,
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2023
Style: Impressionism,
Title: Woman in Hat,
Size: 31.5 x 3...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman in rocking chair oil on canvas painting fauvism nude
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman in rocking chair - Oil on canvas.
Work measurements 61x46 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish paint...
Category
1970s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique English Dog Painting Portrait of Border Terrier framed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Border Terrier
by Leonard Richard Finn (British, b. 1891)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 24 x 20 inches
canvas: 20 x 16 inches
provenance: private collection, UK
condition:...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset Antique Scottish Landscape Signed Oil Painting Cottage by Highland Loch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Mountain Lake at Sunset
signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950)
signed with one of the artists pseudonym's
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x 35 inches
canvas: 20 x 30 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Soda Fountain (New Yorker Magazine cover proposal)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Barbara Shermund (1899-1978). The Soda Fountain, ca. 1950s. Watercolor and ink on paper, 9 x 12 inches; 13 x 16 inches framed. Signed lower right. Exc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Sympathy - Blue Suits Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Born in 1982 in Manzanillo, Cuba, artist Darwin Estacio Martinez honed his artistic skills at the Professional Academy of Fine Arts "El Alba" i...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Carefree Days - Large Textural Seascape Aerial Beach Water Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth Langreiter’s "Carefree Days" is a vibrant aerial beach scene painting that blends mixed-media texture and playful perspective to capture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
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.
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