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Figurative Paintings For Sale
"The Constellation Crater" (2019) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera/Gold Leaf Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "The Constellation Crater" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2015, this piece depicts a young woman, holding a crystal chalice and sitting upr...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Sisyphus, Classical Mythology with a Nude Male Figure, Original Oil, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the key lessons we can glean from the myth of Sisyphus is the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Sisyphus was condemned to an eternity of ceas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

GA-BLA by Ramon Enrich - Geometric landscape painting, acrylic on canvas
Located in Paris, FR
GA-BLA by Spanish contemporary artist Ramon Enrich. Acrylic on canvas, 30 cm x 30 cm. In these paintings, the artist establishes a conversation between architecture and landscape i...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Preparing the Trick
Located in Missouri, MO
Canvas Size: approx 26.5 x 18 Framed Size: approx 30 x 22 inches Born into a poor family in Durham, England, John George Brown (1831-1913) earned a reputation as one of 19th-century...
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Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Witch of Endor - Oil Paint - End of 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Witch of Endor conjures up the specter of Samuel in front of King Saul is an old master artwork realized by a follower of Georg Andreas Wolfgang I between 18th and 19th century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. On the back probable signature of the author traced by brush "P. So [mita] rt [...] Fac. ". The subject of this painting, the witch of Endor, a necromancer mentioned in the Bible whose power was to evoke the spirit of the dead, is a very rare theme in painting and there are few artists who represented it. In Italy it was especially Salvator Rosa (1615-1673) who had a deep interest in necromantic subjects and, in particular, he produced many paintings of this kind when he stayed in Florence in the 1840s. Rosa's inventions were exported throughout Europe and, in particular, in the German cities of Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Augusta through the works of Johann Heinnrich Schonfeld (Stuttgart, 1627 - Habsburg, 1684), an artist who worked in Naples and who remained sensitive to figure of Salvator Rosa. In this context, in addition to Schonfeld, the Swiss Joseph Werner II (Berne, 1637-1710) was also responsible for the diffusion of this pictorial genre, introducing Rosa's works on witchcraft among his knowledge of Augsburg. He was also the inventor of the scene represented here from whose drawing (Bern, Kunstmuseum, inv. A1196), executed in 1677, the engraving made immediately after by Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder (1631–1716) and by which derives precisely the work examined here. The engraving, which was part of a series of biblical images, was dedicated by Wolfgang to Leonhard Weiss, probably a municipal employee of Augsburg or tis mayor. Reference bibliography: - Susan Broomhall, Gender and emotions in medieval and early modern Europe...
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Late 18th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1910's Art Deco Erte Gouache Painting Original Hand Signed Rare French Costume
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare original signed Art Deco gouache on paper by Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) . This stunning theatrical costume design is signed Erte at the lower right. The piece is 20 by 18 fram...
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1910s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil

English Newlyn school Impressionist Fishermen sorting fish in Mevagissey Harbour
Located in Woodbury, CT
Roland Fisher “Fishermen in Mevagissey Harbour”, circa 1930 Oil on canvas Signed lower right This compelling maritime scene by Roland Fisher captures a moment of industrious calm a...
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1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Burkert - German School Mid 20th Century Oil, Evenings at the Tavern
Located in Corsham, GB
This accomplished tavern scene captures four men round a table, with clay pipe, tankard of ale, bread and berries. Signed 'Burkert' to the lower right. Well presented in a large gilt...
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Fruita Barn" Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Justin Wheatley's "Fruita Barn" is an original, handmade acrylic painting.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Paysage de l'Oise - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Victor Vignon
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on canvas landscape by French impressionist painter Victor Alfred Paul Vignon. The piece depicts a view of scenery in Oise, a department in the north of France, ...
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1880s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Neighbor", Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Justin Wheatley's (US based) "Neighbor" is an original, handmade acrylic painting that depicts the blue exterior of a house with white trimmed windows. About the Artist: Justin Whe...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

Medusa XXI, The Epoch series
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The text you see on Medusa XXI’s canvas was taken from real newsfeeds of BBC, CNN and other major media. The series is limited to a total of 21 artworks, and in every new copy of Med...
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2010s Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Mirror, Wood, Plywood, Acrylic

"Cruise Room #8, " Bar Scene in Red by Jim Beckner
Located in Denver, CO
Jim Beckner's (US based) "Cruise Room #8" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting a Denver landmark born the day after the repeal in 1933. The Cruise Room is Denver's longest...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Power (People)" 1970 Olaf Karlsen
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"The Power (People)" 1970  Olaf Karlsen (b. 1947) Oil on canvas Signed front and back. 28 1/4 x 40 inches (frame) Olaf Karlsen  has managed to remain a m...
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1970s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Soir dans une gorge Boisee" Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Plein-Air Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot Soir dans une gorge Boisee, 1850-55 Signed lower right Oil on board 13 1/2 x 9 inches Provenance: Dutilleux, Paul Tesse, etc. Quincy Adams Shaw Pauline S...
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1850s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

“Two bathers” Vertical , ocean, blue, Impressionism , realism , figurative.
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork vividly captures two swimmers emerging from the sea, encapsulating the essence of a serene seaside moment. The painting's use of color is striking, with the bright blue ...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Red coyote
Located in Bozeman, MT
In 1993, a window of opportunity opened as a result of several different situations that were occurring. I was participating in an Artist-in-Residence program in Yellowstone Nationa...
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2010s Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Martyrdom of Saint Stephen- Painting attr. to Vincent Adriaenssen- 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape with martyrdom of Saint Stephen is an old master artwork realized in 17th century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Includes coeval gilded frame cm. 148x196. The artwork is attributed to Vincent Adriaenssen called il Manciola (Antwerp, 1595 - Roma, 1675) Among the painters who worked in the first half of the seventeenth century it is possible to indicate only the Neapolitan Scipione Compagno (1624-1680) as the author of scenes of martyrs set within a landscape or a view such as, for example, the Martyrdom of Saint Stefano recently hesitated at the Ansorena in Madrid on June 16, 2021. It should be noted, however, that the landscape represented in the painting examined here, characterized by luxuriant vegetation, meticulously represented "in the Flemish style", shows differences with the typical settings of the paintings di Compagno, characterized above all by urban views, visionary architectures or rather arid vegetation. Even the refined figures, so elongated and lanky, represented in our painting, in particular the group of knights in the foreground on the right, are not reflected in the production of the Neapolitan painter. These elements, to which we add the depiction of the Eternal Father amidst the clouds and the detail of the dog in profile in the foreground, instead recall a painter mainly known as a battle soldier, but who was also the author of many works depicting episodes from ancient Rome set within luxuriant landscapes, or rather Vincent Adriaenssen known as Manciola, a painter from Antwerp whose figure has been shed light thanks to recent studies. The group of horsemen represented to the right of the examined painting is, in fact, comparable with other groups on horseback present in numerous works by Manciola such as, for example, in the Triumph of Caesar (Rome, Babuino, 23-03-2010; formerly Florence, Collection Privata, 2006), while similar elongated and somewhat lanky figures, dressed in red, yellow, blue and white, can be found in the three paintings conserved at the Cassa di Risparmio di Pesaro, which in the past were erroneously attributed to the Umbrian painter Francesco Allegrini...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Dans les champs - Neo Impressionist Riverscape Oil by Leo Marie Gausson
By Léo Gausson
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated neo-impressionist landscape oil on canvas by French painter Leo Marie Gausson. Gausson painted this picturesque view of then fields above Triel-sur-Seine, a small to...
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1890s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

John Falconar Slater, Interior With Woman Reading
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by English artist John Falconar Slater (1857-1937) depicts a rustic cottage interior with an elderly lady reading. Slater was an accomplished, Ro...
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1910s Figurative Paintings

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Board, Oil

“Paris 1954”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil painting of a busy Paris street with figures and cars under blue skies. Signed by the artist lower left and dated 1954. Condition is very good, no issues or restorations...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Seascape - Oil Paint by Michele Ricciuti - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on table realize by Michele Ricciuti in 1980s. Hand signed. In good condition, includes a contemporary wooden frame.
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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Maria" Portrait of a Girl New Hope Pennsylvania Artist Edna Gass
Located in Soquel, CA
"Maria" Portrait of a Girl New Hope Pennsylvania Artist Edna Gass "Enfant" portrait of a child by New Hope Artist Edna Gass (American, 1904–1993). This portrait is one of rare Monoty...
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1930s French School Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board, Monotype

Madonna with Frenchie
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "Madonna with Frenchie" from the "PERICHORESIS SE...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"I'm Late" (2024) By Zoa Ace, Original Mixed Media Collage on Wood
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "I'm Late" is an original, handmade mixed media collage on wood that is unframed and ready to hang. About the Artist: "My work is figurative and deals primarily...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Mixed Media

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of 10 Landscapes by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Signed: Yes Medium: Pastel on unframed paper Size: 10.5 inches (height) x 16.5 inches (width) Condition: As is no...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Pastel

Le Jardin du Luxembourg
Located in London, GB
'Le Jardin du Luxembourg', oil on canvas, by Marie de Nivouliès de Pierrefort (circa 1910). Parisians are not equivocal about their park preferences. Some clearly favour the Tuileries, while others stand firmly with feet planted in the Jardin du Luxembourg. Perhaps this is analogous to residents' strongly-held preferences for either the Café Deux Magots or the Café de Flore, just down the Boulevard Saint-Germain. Back to the gardens though, I have always been captivated by the Luxembourg Gardens. It's the lawns, tree-lined promenades, tennis courts, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its octagonal Grand Bassin, as well as the picturesque Medici Fountain...
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1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 1950's French Oil Sleepy Med Fishing Boats Harbour Coastal Sunny Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed lower corner Title: The Sleepy Fishing Town, south of France Medium: oil on canvas, framed (orig...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Bustling Market Square Scene with Church Spire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Bustling Market Square Scene with Church Spire by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Signed: Yes Size: 7.75 inches (height) x 10.25 inches (width) Gouache paintin...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

"boat in quiet sea " oil cm. 50 x 40 2016
Located in Torino, IT
Boat,sea,green Birgitte LYKKE MADSEN (Odense, Denmark, 1960) 1981-86, Educated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Odense First solo exhibition in 1983 Artist statement: “I am a painter. I am fascinated by the difference in cold and warm colors and the different atmospheres that it creates in our mind. My hereby presented oil paintings are describing people in water...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Sisterhood -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern, Love
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 Dan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Just The Way You Are 1 - 21st Century, Figurative, Mixed Media, Women, 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 Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Black Heritage 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Black heritage portrays the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. It encompasses the traditions, values, and ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

A Mountain Dwelling: 19th Century landscape bearing Corot signature on verso
Located in Norwich, GB
Our 19th Century painting of a mountain dwelling, bathed in soft light light is a fresh and relevant as if it had been created yesterday. Painted certainly in plein air on the motif,...
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Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

"Trust, " Collage on wood by Zoa Ace, Cat in Gown with Birds
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Trust" is an original, handmade mixed media collage that depicts a cat in a dress with a lace collar and several birds. The piece is a collage on wood and is re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Vintage French Impressionist Signed Oil Villefranche sur Mer Harbor Cote d'Azur
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Villefranche-sur-Mer by Felix Pierre MANGIAPAN (b.1884) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 19.5 x 21 inches Canvas : 14 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, Nice, France Con...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Antique English Oil Tranquil Riverside Landscape Richmond Castle Yorkshire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Richmond Castle, Yorkshire from the River Swale by Everett W. Mellor (1878-1965) signed oil on board, framed Framed: 15 x 19 inches Board: 10 x 14 inches Provenance: private collecti...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Men portrait with a hat
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Henry William Pickersgill, attributed to (London 1782 – London 1875) Portrait of Captain Samuel Wright Oil on canvas H. 92 cm; L. 73 cm Circa 1810/1815 Provenance: – Brother of the ...
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1810s English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Bide Your Time - 21st Century, Surrealism, Figurative, Women, Africa, Globe
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, Acrylic

THE MAPLE FOREST
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jay Patel THE MAPLE FOREST Acrylic on Board Year: 2022 Size: 12x10x1.5in Signed verso COA provided Ready to hang Ref.: 924802-1114 "This vividly hued artwor...
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2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

THE MAPLE FOREST
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Jean Adolphe Boucé (French painter) - 19th century landscape painting - Hunt
Located in Varmo, IT
Jean Adolphe Boucé (1818 - 1875) - Deer Hunting. 33.5 x 43 cm without frame, 38.5 x 48 cm with frame. Oil on paper applied on canvas, in a contemporary 19th century frame. - Work ...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Oil

Angel with Heart, Ver. I, Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 12 x 6 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #326764, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 2012. PETER MAX ...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Ink Drawing & Wash Visiting Angel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Angel Dutch Old Master, 17th century wash with pencil drawing on artist paper, framed Glass covering framed: 14 x 12.5 inches board: 12.5 x 9.5 inches condition: age related crea...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Gouache, Ink

Threshold - Large Scale Painting of a Nude Male Seated on a Green Chaise Lounge
Located in Chicago, IL
An intimate moment is interrupted as the viewer gazes upon this scene. Thresholds, a portrait of a nude male sitting upon a green chaise lounge with his eyes cast down in deep though...
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2010s Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

Young Woman Sleeping (artist showed in major Paris exhibitions), Framed
Located in New Orleans, LA
For me, this reclining nude spectacularly captures 1920's Paris, in life and art, at least as I understand it from the many books I have read focusing on that magical period. The mo...
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1920s Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Two Figures Walking Through A Quiet Village Lane French Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunlit Country Roads Signed by Fanch Lel Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board , unframed Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks a...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

YOUTH AND WISDOM Ciro De Rosa Italian School - Italy Figurative Oil on painting
Located in Napoli, IT
Youth and wisdom -Ciro De Rosa Italia 2007 - Oil on canvas cm.60x50 Gold leaf gilded wooden frame cm.82x73 available on request The painting by Ciro De Rosa is characterized by light...
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Early 2000s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - This Dream will Continue
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas, Diptych Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures Walking Along a Street in a Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures Walking Along a Street in a Town By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 9.75 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting ...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Aláàárù Ajé" (Carrier of Wealth)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Aláàárù Ajé" (Carrier of Wealth) features a lady with a head made of a Sekere, a traditional Yoruba percussion instrument made from dried gourds covered with beads. The lady is depicted wearing a blue dress with intricate details and patterns. Ayandare Adeniran, Ayanmuyiwa behind this intriguing piece of art has managed to capture the essence of the Yoruba culture, which is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and traditional beliefs. The use of the Sekere in the artwork is symbolic of the Yoruba people's deep-rooted love for music and the arts, which are considered an integral part of their daily lives. The lady in the artwork, with her head made of Sekere, is a representation of the Yoruba deity, Oshun, who is revered as the goddess of love, fertility, and prosperity. According to Yoruba mythology, Oshun is believed to be the owner of the Sekere and is often depicted carrying it around during festive celebrations and ceremonies. The blue dress worn by the lady in the artwork is also significant in Yoruba culture as it represents wealth, royalty, and nobility. The intricate details and patterns on the dress are a testament to the artist's attention to detail and skill, which are essential in Yoruba art. Overall, the artwork "Aláàárù Ajé" (Carrier of Wealth) is a beautiful representation of Yoruba culture, tradition, and mythology. The artist's use of the Sekere and the blue dress is a nod to the Yoruba people's love for music, art, and fashion, which are essential elements of their identity. The artwork is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and the importance of preserving it for future generations. 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 Ayandare Adeniran, Ayanmuyiwa (born 1991) is an Artist who hails from Ogbomosho, Oyo state, Nigeria. At his early stage of life, his artistic talents sprang up and his parent helped in developing them by providing him with what they understood he needed by buying drawing books, crayons, and watercolors among others to help his creative skills. After his primary and secondary education, he received a Nigeria Certificate on Education (NCE) from a prestigious college; the Federal College of Education (SPECIAL), Oyo, where he studied Fine and Applied Arts. Musa Ibrahim was the first practicing Artist who helped Ayandare in his Artistic career which was during a compulsory Industrial Training program for students in the Fine Arts department. After College, yawning for knowledge and flare for artistic work dragged him to Arowolo Wasiu, a metal sculptor who trained him in sculpting metal. A thirst for one's zeal can only be quenched by following the path thus making him proceed to TOPE FATUNMBI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Charming 19th Century Oil Painting of Rural English Cottage Scene with Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rural English Cottage Scene English School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 12 x 16 inches Canvas : 8 x 12 inches Provenance: privat...
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19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine 16th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel The Holy Family Museum Quality
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Holy Family attributed to Adrien Thomas Key (Flemish c.1544-1590) oil painting on wood panel (cradled): 24 x 26 inches frame: 34 x 35 inches condition: for its considerable age, ...
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16th Century Mannerist Figurative Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

19th Century Oil Painting of St Mark's Square in Venice from the Ducal Palaca
By Edward Pritchett
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Piazza San Marco from the Palazzo’ by Edward Pritchett RWS (1807-1876). The painting – which depicts St. Mark’s Square and the Campanile seen from the Porto della Carta entrance to...
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Mid-19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Untitled (Lord Rama’s reunion), Figurative by Raja Ravi Verma "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Raja Ravi Varma - Untitled (Lord Rama’s reunion) Oleograph 14.5 x 10.1 inches, Circa ( Framed & Delivered ) Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848 – 2 October 1906) was an Indian painter an...
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1890s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

William Adolphus Knell (Attributed), Yachting In The Mediterranean
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting attributed to British artist William Adolphus Knell (1805-1875) depicts a sailing yacht before a Mediterranean coastline. Knell was one of the lead...
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1860s Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

landscape with bell tower oil on cardboard painting spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joan Joseph Garí (1922) - landscape with bell tower - Oil on cardboard Oil measures 33x45 cm. Frame siza 46x59 cm. Painter born in Granollers in 1922. Trained in his hometown and at...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Plane spotting by the pool - landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful acrylic on canvas painting from Contempop Gallery by Magdalena is part of her pool series paintings. It is 50X50 cm, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Composition #17", Mixed Media Figure Drawing on Stretched Canvas with Collage
Located in St. Louis, MO
Joseph Piccillo’s meticulous charcoal and graphite drawings and paintings reveal an exquisite draftsmanship tempered by emotional sensitivity. Piccillo presents an action-based assem...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish, Mixed Media, Pencil

"Washington Square Park" Impressionist Snow Street Scene Oil on Canvas on Board
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City winter scenes depicting Washington Square Park in the snow. An iconic scene that so many have come to love and...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Elegant with Muff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Ablett was born in Paris of English parents. He was accepted at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts and began working in oils. Under the tutelage of his professors and mento...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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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.

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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.

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