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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Scottish Baronial Mansion with Figures Playing Golf Highland Green Golf Course
Scottish Baronial Mansion with Figures Playing Golf Highland Green Golf Course

Scottish Baronial Mansion with Figures Playing Golf Highland Green Golf Course

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Highland Golf Green Scottish School, second half 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 30 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very good c...

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Mid-20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Muriel Chazalon, "End of day" Oil on canvas, Contemporary Landscape
Muriel Chazalon, "End of day" Oil on canvas, Contemporary Landscape

Muriel Chazalon, "End of day" Oil on canvas, Contemporary Landscape

By Muriel Chazalon

Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR

Muriel Chazalon (b. 1957) – Fin de journée (End of Day) Oil on canvas, 2023, 31½ × 47¼ in. (80 × 120 cm) signed on the back Fin de journée is a large-scale landscape painting by Mur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine 1830's Irish Portrait of an officer 94th Regiment of Foot Oil Painting
Fine 1830's Irish Portrait of an officer 94th Regiment of Foot Oil Painting

Fine 1830's Irish Portrait of an officer 94th Regiment of Foot Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of an officer of the 94th Regiment of Foot, circa 1830 * see notes below Irish School oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches Labeled verso Provenance: private collec...

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1830s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Umbrella - Silent Rain No.5 , Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acryl and Clay
Umbrella - Silent Rain No.5 , Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acryl and Clay

Umbrella - Silent Rain No.5 , Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acryl and Clay

By Roger König

Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt

A unique large-scale work from the ongoing Umbrella series. The figure appears suspended between presence and dissolution, as dripping layers evoke the quiet persistence of rain. T...

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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

Hummingbird (260307)

Hummingbird (260307)

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Hidden Portraits XII
Hidden Portraits XII

Hidden Portraits XII

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XII', acrylic on board, by L. Piccini, of the Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an age...

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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Island Life - Abstract Colorful Feminine Figurative Acrylic Artwork Beach Scene
Island Life - Abstract Colorful Feminine Figurative Acrylic Artwork Beach Scene

Island Life - Abstract Colorful Feminine Figurative Acrylic Artwork Beach Scene

By Courtney Simone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Passport 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern

Passport 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique; this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fine Victorian Large Oil Painting Children by Woodland Stream English Landscape
Fine Victorian Large Oil Painting Children by Woodland Stream English Landscape

Fine Victorian Large Oil Painting Children by Woodland Stream English Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Children by a Woodland Stream English Landscape Oil Painting English artist, circa 1840's, the work is not signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 40 inches canvas: 20 x 30 inches ...

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19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge
19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge

19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge

By William Hughes

Located in Woodbury, CT

William Hughes British, 19th Century Study of Apples, circa 1870 Oil on panel Monogrammed lower right A finely observed and intimate still life by William Hughes, painted circa 1870, depicting a small grouping of apples arranged upon a simple wooden surface. Executed with quiet restraint and technical assurance, the composition reflects the enduring appeal of Victorian still life painting, where humble subjects are elevated through careful observation and painterly sensitivity. The apples, shown attached to a slender branch with leaves, are rendered with particular attention to texture and natural variation. Subtle transitions of colour—soft greens, warm russets, and touches of golden ochre—capture the ripeness and individuality of each fruit. The surfaces are delicately modelled, with highlights and imperfections thoughtfully described, lending the work both realism and charm. Set against a rich, dark background, the fruit is brought into sharp relief, a compositional device that enhances both depth and focus. The contrast between the illuminated forms and the shadowed ground creates a sense of quiet drama, while the horizontal line of the wooden ledge anchors the composition with stability and balance. Hughes’ handling is confident yet controlled, combining fine brushwork with a painterly softness that avoids excessive detail. The leaves and stems are treated with a lighter touch, providing a natural counterpoint to the more solid forms of the apples. This balance between precision and atmosphere is characteristic of well-executed 19th-century British still life painting...

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1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Pleasure - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Pleasure - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Make Believer (V3)", Hand cut stencil, acrylic, aerosol
"Make Believer (V3)", Hand cut stencil, acrylic, aerosol

"Make Believer (V3)", Hand cut stencil, acrylic, aerosol

By Mando Marie (seeyouthroughit)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Make Believer (V3)" is a one-of-a-kind original work by Amanda Marie (Mando), created using acrylic and aerosol on paper. The piece measures 19.75 × 15.75 inches and is pencil signe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Large 1890's French Academic Portrait Semi Nude Male Red Background Signed Oil
Large 1890's French Academic Portrait Semi Nude Male Red Background Signed Oil

Large 1890's French Academic Portrait Semi Nude Male Red Background Signed Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Male Nude French School, late 19th century indistinctly signed and dated 1890's oil on canvas, framed framed: 44 x 32 inches canvas: 39 x 27 inches Provenance: private collection...

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Late 19th Century French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Severin Nilson Children in Meadow Oil Painting Swedish Impressionism
Severin Nilson Children in Meadow Oil Painting Swedish Impressionism

Severin Nilson Children in Meadow Oil Painting Swedish Impressionism

Located in Stockholm, SE

Severin Nilson (1846–1918) Sweden Children in a Flower Meadow signed lower right Severin Nilson oil on board laid on panel unframed 25 × 18 cm (9.8 × 7.1 in) framed 32.5 × 26.5 cm ...

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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Board

Pugna 061 by Chidy Wayne, Minimalist Style, Large Format
Pugna 061 by Chidy Wayne, Minimalist Style, Large Format

Pugna 061 by Chidy Wayne, Minimalist Style, Large Format

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recognized figure in the art world, developing a personal artistic langu...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Textile

Lifetime of Adventures - Original Framed Figurative Man & Woman Pop Art Painting
Lifetime of Adventures - Original Framed Figurative Man & Woman Pop Art Painting

Lifetime of Adventures - Original Framed Figurative Man & Woman Pop Art Painting

By Nelson De La Nuez

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nelson De La Nuez is one of the most sought-after contemporary Pop artists practicing today. His striking, vivid mixed media artwork borrows motifs and messages from the language of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Impressionist Paris Landscape, Seine and Eiffel Tower – Pehr Eklund
Impressionist Paris Landscape, Seine and Eiffel Tower – Pehr Eklund

Impressionist Paris Landscape, Seine and Eiffel Tower – Pehr Eklund

Located in Stockholm, SE

signed and dated oil on panel unframed 21 × 27 cm (8.3 × 10.6 in) framed 31.5 × 37 cm (12.4 × 14.6 in) Exhibited: Lunds Universitets Konstmuseum, Pehr Eklund Exhibition, 2–21 Februa...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Archipelago Seascape at Sunset (Söderhamn, Sweden), 1936
Archipelago Seascape at Sunset (Söderhamn, Sweden), 1936

Archipelago Seascape at Sunset (Söderhamn, Sweden), 1936

Located in Stockholm, SE

This panoramic seascape from 1936 distils Otto Lindberg’s enduring fascination with northern coastal light into a single, sustained horizon. The unusually wide format invites a slow ...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Fashion Commercial Illustration
Art Deco Fashion Commercial Illustration

Art Deco Fashion Commercial Illustration

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Elegant and stylish commercial illustration for print advertisement, ca. 1930s. Original painting. Ink on illustration board. Image measures 9 x 12 inches in a black wood frame meas...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Illustration Board

Casino de Monte Carlo Monaco Original Vintage French Signed Oil Painting
Casino de Monte Carlo Monaco Original Vintage French Signed Oil Painting

Casino de Monte Carlo Monaco Original Vintage French Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monaco French, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso framed: 20 x 23.5 inches canvas: 18 x 22 inches Provenance: private collection, Fr...

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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pause
Pause

Pause

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work captures a moment suspended in time, where nothing is rushed and nothing is required. Set within the quiet presence of nature, the scene speaks of shared stillness and unsp...

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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Morning in Color
Morning in Color

Morning in Color

Located in Zofingen, AG

Morning in Color captures an intimate moment suspended within the warmth of early light. Two figures sit facing one another, framed by an open architectural structure that blurs the ...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Las Ramblas Barcelona Flower Market Street Scene Painting Urban Impressionist
Las Ramblas Barcelona Flower Market Street Scene Painting Urban Impressionist

Las Ramblas Barcelona Flower Market Street Scene Painting Urban Impressionist

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Scenes of Las Ramblas in Barcelona remain among the most recognizable urban subjects in European painting and are highly sought after by collectors and interior designers worldwide. Artist Jordi Junyent Title Rambla de las Flores, Barcelona Date 1988 Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions 50 × 61 cm 19.7 × 24 in Signature Signed “Junyent” lower left and dated 1988. Frame Unframed Condition Very good condition. Canvas firm and well stretched. Stable paint layer with bright colors. No visible restorations. Atmospheric urban painting depicting Las Ramblas flower market in Barcelona, one of the most recognizable and vibrant locations in the city. The composition captures the scene after rainfall, with reflective pavement, flower stalls and strolling figures creating depth and movement. The wet street surface reflects light and silhouettes, enhancing the lively Mediterranean atmosphere. Executed with a confident and expressive brushstroke, the artist uses a palette dominated by cool greys, greens and blues contrasted with vivid reds from the flower displays. The simplified figures and loose handling of paint emphasize the mood of the place rather than strict detail, a characteristic approach of post-impressionist urban painting. Scenes of Barcelona’s Las Ramblas are particularly sought after in the international decorative art market due to their strong visual identity and association with one of Europe’s most iconic boulevards. An attractive and highly decorative cityscape, ideal for collectors of European urban painting or for interior design settings seeking a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere. Jordi Junyent was a Spanish painter active in the late twentieth century whose work focused primarily on urban scenes and Mediterranean city views. His paintings often depict recognizable locations such as the streets of Barcelona, rendered with a loose brushstroke and an emphasis on atmosphere, light and color. Working within a post-impressionist tradition, Junyent developed compositions that balance figurative clarity with painterly spontaneity, making his works appealing within the European decorative art market. Barcelona Las Ramblas Barcelona street scene Flower market painting...

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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Blue Oil Painting Depicting Sunset over Lake Vättern from Vadstena
Original Blue Oil Painting Depicting Sunset over Lake Vättern from Vadstena

Original Blue Oil Painting Depicting Sunset over Lake Vättern from Vadstena

By Erik Tryggelin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Erik Tryggelin (1878–1962) Sweden View over Lake Vättern from Vadstena, 29–30 August 1943 signed and dated lower right oil on canvas laid on masonite unframed 15 × 20 cm (5.9 ...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Daddy's Girl -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green

Daddy's Girl -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green

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 Olaosun draws h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Rare 17th Century OLD MASTER oil on panel DUTCH SCENE of a Butchers Shop
Rare 17th Century OLD MASTER oil on panel DUTCH SCENE of a Butchers Shop

Rare 17th Century OLD MASTER oil on panel DUTCH SCENE of a Butchers Shop

Located in Cirencester, GB

ARTIST: Unsigned 17th Century Dutch School TITLE: 'Butchers With Hanging Pig" MEDIUM: oil on panel SIZE: 71cm x 55cm inclusive of frame, the panel alone is 56cm x 40cm CONDITION: h...

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17th Century Dutch School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Night Out, Oil Painting
Night Out, Oil Painting

Night Out, Oil Painting

By Nick Savides

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Two adjoining East Village institutions, Milon and Panna II on First Avenue, fill the scene with competing neon lights and hanging decorations. A group of women...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"What about stereotypes?"  2 in the triptych. Decorative social art
"What about stereotypes?"  2 in the triptych. Decorative social art

"What about stereotypes?" 2 in the triptych. Decorative social art

Located in Zofingen, AG

The second work of the triptych “What about stereotypes? ” Female silhouette combined with flowers - a decorative subject - but with a deep concept, a series of paintings were prese...

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2010s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Your Life's Matter 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa

Your Life's Matter 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa

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 Eli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Spiral Dance - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Artwork on Newspaper by Gary John
Spiral Dance - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Artwork on Newspaper by Gary John

Spiral Dance - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Artwork on Newspaper by Gary John

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Newsprint

Another Day Still Disable -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern

Another Day Still Disable -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique; this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. (Issues b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Polka Dot Dress Female Silhouette Fashion Figurative
Polka Dot Dress Female Silhouette Fashion Figurative

Polka Dot Dress Female Silhouette Fashion Figurative

By Marina Fisher

Located in Zofingen, AG

Artwork Details Title: Polka Dot Dress Female Silhouette Fashion Figurative Medium: Acrylic painting on matte paper Type: Original painting Style: Contemporary Figurative Art Year: ...

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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Dedicated, Oil Painting
Dedicated, Oil Painting

Dedicated, Oil Painting

By Alana Clumeck

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A cowgirl holds steady as a horse descends from a jump, its body stretched forward toward the ground. A wooden fence and low structures stretch across the backg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

State of Mind 15 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Floral
State of Mind 15 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Floral

State of Mind 15 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Floral

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The artist's expressive strokes, rendered with bold acrylics, bring to life a figurative portrait that speaks volumes about resilience and aspiration. The interplay of colors and tex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Still life with late-summer flowers, a copper kettle and jug.
Still life with late-summer flowers, a copper kettle and jug.

Still life with late-summer flowers, a copper kettle and jug.

Located in Middletown, NY

circa 1963. Oil on canvas board, 18 x 14 inches (448 x 356 mm). Signed in oil in the lower right. In very good condition, presented in a handsome white and silver wood frame. A love...

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Mid-20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Rosebud" - Original Gouache Painting on Paper
"Rosebud" - Original Gouache Painting on Paper

"Rosebud" - Original Gouache Painting on Paper

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

“Rosebud” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado, USA. The piece highlights blooming roses and surrounding gard...

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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

French school Farmyard Scene landscape Signed 1923
French school Farmyard Scene landscape Signed 1923

French school Farmyard Scene landscape Signed 1923

Located in Zofingen, AG

➡️ Landscape Farmyard Scene⬅️ ⏩It is signed A Siraudin⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on cardboard canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐22.5x29cm / 16.1x13 in...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars, Cardboard

Beam Me Doggie - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art on Newspaper by Gary John
Beam Me Doggie - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art on Newspaper by Gary John

Beam Me Doggie - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art on Newspaper by Gary John

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Newsprint

Unbridled Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Unbridled Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

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 Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

1850's Portrait of British Officer in Red Military Uniform Antique Oil Painting
1850's Portrait of British Officer in Red Military Uniform Antique Oil Painting

1850's Portrait of British Officer in Red Military Uniform Antique Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Military Portrait of British Officer in Red Coat Victorian Army Portrait by English School (British, mid-19th century) oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 24 x 20 inches Provenance: pri...

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Mid-19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

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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