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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Eyes Wide Open by Kader Boly Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eyes Wide Open by Kader Boly Print Size 16" × 20" Premium, 175gsm fine-art paper prints. Equipped with a thick, 2mm (0.07") window-cut cardboard frame in...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

Harbour at St Ives - Impressionist Figures Seascape Oil by Richard Hayley Lever
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figures in landscape oil on board by Australian-American impressionist painter Richard Hayley Lever. The work depicts brightly coloured sailing boats in the harbour of St Ives...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

19th century English fishing boat with the tide out on a shore
Located in Woodbury, CT
This James Webb English marine painting, circa 1870, is a masterpiece of atmospheric charm and technical precision that would appeal profoundly to an interior designer or fine art co...
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1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap
Located in Surfside, FL
The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican painter Jose Maria de Servin (1917-83) is a melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted i...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Burlap, Oil

The Port of Honfleur
Located in London, GB
'The Port of Honfleur', oil on canvas, by Gervais Leterreux (1993). This is a charming painting of the port of Honfleur. Especially known for its old port, Honfleur is characterised ...
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1990s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

OIL PAINTING Small by William R Wall (NAVY ADMIRALTY 19th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING SMALL William Wall (NAVY ADMIRALTY 19th CENTURY Very good condition for age , (see pictures) FINE RARE MARTINE PAINTING ORIGINAL 19th Century OLD MASTER STYLE OIL PAI...
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Early German Realistic Military Portrait of a Man (Johann Ludwig-Mosley)
Located in Houston, TX
Realistic early German portrait painting of Johann Ludwig-Mosley wearing his various military awards. The back features further documentation about the man's life and service. Curren...
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pastel Palette of the Panhandle
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...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Board

Mid-20th Century Purple Tracked Parisian Boulevard Scene with Flower Stalls
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Parisian Boulevard Scene signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 13.5 x 15.75 inches Canvas: 9 x 11 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Description: ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970's French Mediterranean Harbor Scene Vibrant Coastal Village Boats Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mediterranean Harbor Scene French School, signed oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 20 x 24 inches Inscribed verso, dated 1974 Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Rider Series #30
Located in Bozeman, MT
Daphne Sweet, artist working and living in Missoula, Mt. Using acrylic, oil, clay, and fabric. Bouncing between classical references and personal allegory, the paintings and found ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

'Piano And Violin Recital', Paris Salon, Royal Academy, Still Life of Tulips
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Alf. Broge' for Carl Harald Alfred Broge (Danish, 1870-1955) and dated '1918'. Frame dimensions: 38.75 H x 1.25 D x 32.5 W inches (98.5 H x 3.25 D x 82.5 W cen...
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1910s Academic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Modernist English 1970's, Interior with an old record player Port decanter glass
Located in Woodbury, CT
Colin Ruffell is an English painter of interiors, cityscapes, and many other unique subjects. This bold and evocative 1970s painting by English artist Colin Ruffell captures a nosta...
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Chartres Cathedral
Located in Storrs, CT
William Lee-Hankey, R.E., R.W.S., R.O.I. 1869-1952. Chartres Cathedral. Oil on canvas. 27 x 25. Signed, lower left. Price on the strecther, verso: $1000000. Provenance: Woodrugg Brot...
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1910s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Crayon, Watercolor, Oil

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oval Portrait of Lady on Copper Wooden Frm
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady (female saint?) Italian School, 17th century oil on copper, framed frame: 9 x 8 inches board: 5 x 4 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and ...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Destiny's Path, Hawaii - Surreal Mid Century Hawaiian Figurative Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Destiny's Path, Hawaii - Surreal Mid Century Hawaiian Figurative Abstract Symbolistic and romantic 1940s surreal figurative of pastel orange figure...
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

George Smith, Wonderful Victorian oil of children playing
Located in Harkstead, GB
A wonderful scene of children playing in a rural village, painted with great skill and detail by this highly collectable artist. Beautifully presented in its original frame, this is ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

DANCING BIRD
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
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2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Mid 20th Century Watercolor Landscape of Hillside Village and Pond
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Mid 20th Century Watercolor Landscape of Hillside Village and Pond by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Medium: Watercolor on unframed paper Size: 18.25 inc...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Canyelles Sitges Spain landscape original oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep María Vila Cañellas (1914-2001) - Canyelles Sitges Spain - Oil on board. Oil measures 14x18 cm. Frame 30x34 cm. Josep María Vilá Cañellas (Vic, Osona, 1914 - Barcelona, 2001)....
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1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Saint-Malo Sailboats" oil painting at historic French Port-City, pair of boats
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Saint-Malo Sailboats" is a plein air painting created in Northwestern France. A pair of sailboats rest along the harbor's wharf, their masts intersect the warm atmostphere, and thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

French School Landscape Rural Watermill Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
➡️Landscape rural Watermill⬅️ It is signed René Jean Hesse. He was born in Nancy, France, in September 1910, and passed away in the same city in April 2000. He was a prominent figur...
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Early 1800s Tonalist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Stretcher Bars, Gesso, Mixed Media

1960's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait Young Girl Beautiful Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Girl by Anna de Banguy (French circa 1960's) signed oil painting on board, framed framed: 17.5 x 14 inches board: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses and Caravans in Pastoral Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses and Caravans in Pastoral Scene By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.75 x 13.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unf...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

G.H. Ackermann "Wayside Gossip" Early 20th Century Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
G.H. Ackermann "Wayside Gossip" early 20th century painting Oil on canvas 10.5" x 15.75" unframed 17" x 22" framed
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Yellow- 21st Century Contemporary Classical still life Painting of Roses
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tanvi Pathare Memories of Seville Contemporary Florence still life painting 45 x 60 cm oil on linen (frame included in price) size with frame: 55 x 70 cm Tanvi Pathare from India a...
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2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Beautiful French Impressionist Signed Oil Couple Walking in Flower Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Signed by Guy Benard (French, contemporary) Title: Jardin en Mai Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 25.5 x 32 inches Provenance: private collection, France ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Modern British oil Portrait of a Clown in full makeup
Located in Woodbury, CT
Portrait of a Clown This expressive and dynamic work by Ken Foster, an accomplished English Impressionist painter, is a compelling example of his mastery in capturing the essence of...
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Turn of 20th Century Mt. Shasta Landscape with Deer
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous turn of the 20th Century Mount Shasta landscape by Anna Carver Bingham (American, 1849 - 1924), 1901. Several deer gather around calm waters that...
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

1600's French Old Master Oil Painting Nude Figures in Landscape Oil on Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figures in Wooded Landscape French School, 17th century oil on wood panel, framed framed: 25.5 x 21.5 inches board: 20 x 15.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condi...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Figurative Seascape with Sailboats
By Henryk Dzienczarski
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century figurative seascape with boats by Henryk Dzienczarski, (Poland, b-1917). Signed "H. Dzienczarski" lower right. Displayed in a wood fra...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board

Marine Painting "Trois Pêcheurs" Louis Pastour (France, 1876-1948)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Trois Pêcheurs" Louis Pastour (France, 1876-1948) Oil on board Signed l.l. 7 7/8 x 4 7/8 (8 1/8 x 11 1/8 frame) inches Louis Pastour was called the “...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

French Impressionist Gouache of Cathedral and Timber-Framed Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Gouache of Cathedral and Timber-Framed Houses by Fanche Lel Size: 8.5 inches (height) x 6.25 inches (width) Gouache painting on card, unframed Condition: ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

1970 Haitian Mod Gold Painting Portrait of African American Woman Emilcar Simil
By Emilcar Similien (SIMIL)
Located in Surfside, FL
Feu de Joie 1970 hand signed and dated. Measurements: 25.75 X 25.75 Framed. Image is 23.75 X 23.75 Emilcar Similien, known as Simil was born in 1944 in St. Marc. He finished elementary school in St. Marc and high school in Port-au-Prince. From 1965 until 1971 he studied at the Academy of Beaux-Arts in Port-au-Prince, where he took courses in painting, sculpture, and art history. Simil uses his images of women only as means for displaying patterns, color, and the sparkle of gold jewelry on black skin. He paints with acrylics on Masonite of any size. His surfaces are smooth and polished. Simil delights in beauty, elegance, and grace. This is done in a silhouette style reminiscent of Kara Walker. Emilcar Simil (Similcar) is known for Acrylic painting in high colors of black skinned female figures. He is of the generation of Haitian artists that include Bernard Sejourne, Prospere Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil, Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Henri Calixte, Paul Dieuseul, Laurent Casimir, Frantz Zephirin, Denis Smith, Philton Latortue, Philome Obin, Préfète Duffaut, Fernand Pierre...
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic

The Bath. Late 19th Century. Oil on canvas, 61x46 сm
Located in Riga, LV
Vinsent G. Stiepevich (1841 - 1910) Russian and American artist. Emigrated to New York in 1878, where he lived in Brooklyn, Vincent Stiepevich was noted for his realist painting style of portrait, figure and genre subjects, especially in Harem and Orientalist* settings. Memberships in New York included the Artists Fund Society* the Brooklyn Art Association*, 1878-82, 1891; National Academy of Design*, 1878-91; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts* annual, 1885, 1888-91; Boston Art...
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cattle By Pond At Dusk, Mid-19th Century Tonalist Landscape by William Keith
Located in Soquel, CA
Cattle By Pond At Dusk, Mid-19th Century Tonalist Landscape by William Keith Gorgeous mid-19th century landscape painting by William Keith (American, 1838-1911), circa 1860. This impressive Tonalist landscape, titled "In the Woods", depicts cattle beside a pond in the forest at dusk. Keith uses loose, blended brush strokes and a muted earthy palette to create an atmospheric mood that Tonalism is known for. Signed "W. Keith" lower left. Museum label on verso from Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Presented in an antique giltwood frame. Image size: 9"H x 13"W. With frame measures: 16"H x 20"W x 3"D. Provenance: Mrs. Eugene Patterson; Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Authenticity guaranteed and certificate include. Condition: Very good. Cleaning and restoration required signature to be re-touched, original images pre-restoration available. About the Artist: Brought to New York City in 1850, William Keith was apprenticed to a wood engraver in 1856 working for "Harper's" magazine. In 1858 (or 1859) he visited California for "Harper's" and then after a trip to Great Britain, settled in California as an engraver in 1862. He began exhibiting paintings in 1864 in San Francisco where he opened his studio, after having been taught painting by his wife. The Northern Pacific Railroad...
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1890s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board

"Book Rest" oil painting seated woman with a book on lap colorful modern framed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Contemporary American painter, Kelly Carmody. A woman, seated in a yellow room, wears a patterned dress and holds a book, turned down, onto her lap. She rests her ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

Huntsman and Hounds in English Countryside Signed Sporting Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Hunting Party late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 25.5 inches canvas: 16 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and s...
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20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Ladies on the Boulevard - Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Softly rendered European street scene by an unknown artist (20th Century). A group of well-dressed women are standing at the side of the road, near some trees. To the right and in the background, a horse an carriage is passing by. The scene is executed with small, circular strokes, giving the piece a soft yet dynamic feel. Signed in the lower right corner. Presented in an ornate gilded frame...
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Late 20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

A moon fell down - Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Colorful, Vibrant
Located in Warsaw, PL
WALERIA MATELSKA (born 1994 in Belarus) In 2012-2015 she studied at the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, where in the years 2015-2018 she her diploma from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Desert 5 - Young Polish artist, Social commentary, Realistic tempera painting
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANNA WARDĘGA-CZAJA Graduated from the Painting Department at the Academy of Fine Art in Cracow, Poland in 2021. She's dealing with easel painting, wall painting as well as drawing. F...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Egg Tempera

Large Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting. Horse Painting 200 x 180 cm
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Francisco de Goya, Retrato ecuestre de Fernando VII, 1808. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Potter, oil on canvas, Pueblo Indian Potter Gay Betts, American Indian
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Potter, oil on canvas, Pueblo Indian Potter Gay Betts Born and raised in New York City, Grace (Gay) Betts (1883-1978) became a peripatetic painter of Western and Southwest landscapes and Indians, and her subjects included Yosemite National Park and Arizona tribal members. She was also a muralist who did backdrops for animal displays...
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1960s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Barcelona and Its People oil painting Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Barcelona and Its People Artist: Josep Maria Martínez Lozano (1923–2006) Year: 1979 Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board Dimensions: 29.13 x 21.65 in Condition: Unfr...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

18th century Portrait of a young girl, Miss Cator in a landscape, white dress
Located in Woodbury, CT
Portrait of a young British Girl, in her white dress with Pink Sash. Choosing to acquire an 18th-century portrait of a young girl by English artist John Russell is an opportunity to...
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1780s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Splendor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Giclée

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After Johann Peter Hasenclever (1810-1853) - 19th Century Oil, The Bagpiper
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine copy of Johann Peter Hasenclever's oil painting, Der Dudelsackpfeifer from 1835. Hasenclever's original painting has been lost since 1945. This fine replica comes presented in...
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Mulher Verde, Cubist Oil Painting by Menelaw Sete
Located in Long Island City, NY
A portrait of a woman in green with her arms outstretched towards the sky. In a cubist style the arms and colors create a tropical feel to this composition.
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Early 2000s Cubist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Life's a Bowl of Cherries, Paper, Painting Kerry Louise Bennett naive art
Located in Deddington, GB
Colourful and witty portrait with lively patterns and still life elements. Painted in acrylic on paper and framed in a gorgeous chunky black wooden frame. A small painting with a big...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper

Thatched Cottages with Wild Flowers & Village Church in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Thatched Cottages with Wild Flowers & Village Church in the English Countryside by British Artist Art measures 24 x 18 inches Frame measures 29 x 23 inches This exquisite original ...
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1980s English School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Abstracted Figure, Homage to Cezzanne's Card Player by America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Homage to Cezzanne's Card Players Men with Words Hats and Cards" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 70 Inches 61.5 x 71.5 In Framed Signed painting by America Martin. Ex...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Colorful Swimmers, Contemporary Figurative Pop Art in Blue
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful Swimmers, Contemporary Figurative Pop Art in Blue Bold and bright pop art painting of swimmers diving in the water by Marc Foster Grant (Am...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Foam Board

Landscape with Nudes and Waterfall - Oil Paint - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape with nudes and waterfall is an old master artwork realized in the Mid 17th century by Artist belonging to the Roman School. Oil painting on canvas Includes a beautiful an...
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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Centennial Skies" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Centennial Skies" is an original, handmade oil painting of a brilliant blue sky contrasted with a vast expanse of clouds. ...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

WONDERFUL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Shipped well protected, unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Village with Boats Resting Ashore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Village with Boats Resting Ashore By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, u...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Pink Power, " Collage on wood by Zoa Ace, Barbie in Gown
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Pink Power" is an original, handmade mixed media collage that depicts a Barbie Doll in a white gown with a pink lipstick. The piece is a collage on wood and is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Delft Netherlands oil on canvas painting urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Delft Netherlands - Oil on canvas Oil measures 60x73 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Catalan painter. He tra...
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1990s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Walking out to Porthtowen by Eleanor Woolley, original painting, landscape art
Located in Deddington, GB
Walking out to Porthtowan [August 2022] original and hand signed by the artist Oil Paint on Canvas Image size: H:15 cm x W:15 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:15 cm x W:15 cm x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Detrás
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
"Detrás", Behind, it is a work that invites reflection and contemplation. Its square format and careful composition divide the space into two vertical strips, each with its own sym...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist 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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