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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Madonna and Child 1800's English Oil on Canvas with Circular Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Madonna and Child English Old Master, c. 1800 oil on canvas, unframed (relined canvas) Canvas: 14.5 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition De...
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Circa 1800 French Neo-Classical Study of Male Nude Standing Academic Pose
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Male Study French, circa 1800 Neo-Classical School, circle of Jacques Louis David (French 1748-1825) Pencil drawing on paper, unframed drawing: 14 x 8 inches double sided with ...
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Early 19th Century French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Unprocessed desire
Located in Zofingen, AG
Unprocessed desire - an inner game where attraction and risk exist side by side and give no peace. There is no attempt to explain its logic. The crown, the female figure, the die - a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rose
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

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Rose
Rose
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Land of the Free Home of the Brave, Acrylic and collage on paper, Signed, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully framed - ready to hang Peter Max Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, 2005 Acrylic and collage on heavy art paper Hand signed in acrylic paint on the front, the back bears the artist's copyright and unique catalogue/inventory # This work is elegantly framed with a raised float - a gorgeous aesthetic touch in a handmade white wood museum frame under UV plexiglass. Land of Free, Home of the Brave, is an original signed painting, an acrylic and collage on heavy art paper, that was part of a series the artist did in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, with each variation in the series unique. It is hand signed in acrylic paint on the front and bears the artist copyright and stamp and the Peter Max unique inventory/catalogue on the back. Measurements: Framed 28 inches vertical by 22 inches horizontal by 2 inches Painting 24 inches vertical by 18 inches No artist of our time has reached such a vast global audience and influenced so many others who paint and draw than the legendary Peter Max. On a level comparable to Andy Warhol, but appealing to a broader base of art lovers, Max is the celebrity painter par excellence, an inescapable presence on the cultural consciousness since he burst on the scene in the 1960s. His art is in the collections of more than a hundred museums, many of which have given him solo exhibitions, as well as United States embassies, corporate headquarters and prominent private collections. Max was the first rock-star-scale artist. Even when he was only in his twenties, he was featured on the cover of Life magazine and appeared on late-night talk shows. Now revered as an “Old Master” of Neo-Expressionism, Max’s legacy has gone way past his graphic design origins and inspired generations of artists, including many gathered under the Park West umbrella. An instant media sensation when he made his debut in the 1960s as the go-to artist for the leading rock bands in the heyday of the Woodstock era, Max’s career became ever more public over the decades. At the invitation of the White House, he has made the portraits of six sitting United States presidents and scores of world leaders. He was named the official artist for the Grammies as well as the United States 2006 Winter Olympics team, the World Cup, the U.S. Open tennis championships, the Super Bowl and several music festivals, high-profile events that carried his signature style literally to billions of viewers. Peter Max’s amazing life story, as captivating as his art, was shaped by world events from the start to this day. The literal journey around the world has all the drama of an epic movie. He was born in Berlin in the perilous year of 1937. The next year, his father Jacob recognized that the family could narrowly escape the Nazis by taking the long ocean voyage to join the extensive Jewish refugee community in Shanghai. He has vivid memories living in an old villa across the street from the bright red columns in front of a Buddhist temple where the bells and incense made an indelible impression on him. He watched in fascination as they practiced their calligraphy with giant, five-foot long brushes that made huge Chinese characters on pieces of paper they laid on the ground. The young Peter was given brightly colored crayons and paper to play with by his mother Salla, but when she left the room, he started to draw on her beautiful set of Louis Vuitton steamer trunks...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Rag Paper

Aimasiko - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Yoruba proverb says, "Adániwáyè ò gbagbé enikan; àimàsikò lóndààmú edá", meaning "The Creator does not forget anyone; ignorance of divine timing troubles humans". Difficult times may...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Huge Victorian English Old Master Oil Painting Madonna & Christ Child after Dyck
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna and Christ Child English School, 19th century after the earlier painting by Sir Anthony van Dyck, unsigned oil on canvas, framed in fine elaborate gilt frame. Framed: 49...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

BEAUTY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylicon wotercolor paper. The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Permanent Marker

Romantic Portrait of a Woman in Oriental Dress among Greek Ruins, ca. 1840
Located in Firenze, IT
Female Figure in Oriental Dress among the Ruins of Romantic Greece Oil on canvas, 61 × 46 cm (without frame), 74 × 57 cm (with frame) Early to mid-19th century Not signed A youn...
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1840s Romantic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Banks of the Seine Near Chatelet, Parisian Cityscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
Eugene Galien Laloue (French, 1854-1941) The Banks of the Seine near Chatelet Gouache and watercolor on paper Signed lower left 9.5 x 12.75 inches 16.5 x 21 inches, framed Provenance...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Soul of the City - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Pursuing dreams beyond borders is a journey fraught with complexities and challenges, yet it also offers profound opportunities for growth and transformation. "Finding Solace in Fore...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Of Wonder
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

The ballet lover II
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I captured the quiet moment of focus and grace before a performance, using soft light to highlight her delicate form and dedication. The emotions of anticipation an...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

MOOD IN SYNC
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by artist Daria Kusto. Acrylic on Canvas. The magic flow reality... Painting rolled in a sturdy tube. Shipping from Spain, safely and promptly. A quiet face, eyes ...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

MOOD IN SYNC
MOOD IN SYNC
$628 Sale Price
25% Off
Nicole - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Love, Girl
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

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Canvas, Acrylic

Circus Circus - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper
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 Street Art Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

New Stories
Located in Zofingen, AG
From the City Stories series, New Stories portrays the quiet poetry of urban encounters. Figures gather around a café beneath a bright awning, some pausing in conversation, others si...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fine 18th Century Italian Oil Painting Elegant Figures Rococo Interior Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Figures in Interior *see notes below Italian School, mid 18th century most likely of Venetian origin oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 10.75 x 11.75 inches provenance: private ...
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Fine French Antique Oil Painting Panel Lady Seated in Cottage Interior Knitting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woman in Cottage Interior French School, 19th century signed initials oil on wood panel, framed in period antique gilt frame framed: 15 x 12.5 inches panel: 9 x 6.75 inches Provenan...
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Looking Beyond 8 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
No matter what life throws at you to discourage or change your good personality, or change the reflections people see on your face or identity, one should try to look beyond and ahea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Coastal Scene from the Swedish West Coast (1923)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anton Genberg’s coastal painting captures a tranquil harbor scene along Sweden’s west coast. In this 1923 oil painting, a cluster of weathered boathouses stands by the water’s edge, ...
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1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Glass, Lake Landscape, Figure Standing by Water, Mountains, Sage Green, Yellow
Located in Kent, CT
A tall, fair-haired figure wrapped in a light blue towel stands on the bank of inviting, calm water. Dark green trees in a forest, and mountains in the dist...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

18th Century French Rococo Period Portrait of Women Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French artist, Rococo period 18th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 15 x 12.5 inches canvas: 10.5 x 8.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition...
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Steadfast Gaze 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl
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

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Canvas, Acrylic

Geology of the Heart - Extra-large Abstract Painting Bold Invest Striking Unique
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Landscape and Geology of the Heart Extra-large Abstract Painting Bold Invest Striking Unique One-of-a-kind Original In this piece, I reflected the journey, geology and land...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gold

Rowboat Beneath the Trees, 1918
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative landscape by Axel Edvard Peter captures the serene beauty of nature with remarkable skill. Painted in 1918, the scene depicts a wooden rowboat resting in still waters beneath the sheltering branches of a lush tree. The dappled sunlight filtering through the foliage creates a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow, while the artist’s use of short, expressive brushstrokes imbues the composition with a vibrant, almost impressionistic quality. The rich greens and golden hues of the landscape reflect Peter’s mastery of color and atmosphere. Axel Peter was a Swedish painter known for his distinctive artistic voice, shaped by his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm and further training in Paris and Germany. He was part of the influential Opponents’ Movement (Opponentrörelsen) of 1885, alongside artists such as Richard Bergh, Nils Kreuger, and Eugène Jansson...
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1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still Life with Apples and Female Torso
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still Life with Apples and Female Torso by Anne Marie Migette Perard (French 1902-1977) Medium: Acrylic ad pastel on unframed paper Size: 2...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Pastel

A Figurative Pointillist Painting after Georges Seurat’s “Sunday Afternoon…”
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a monumental pointillism painting, a reinterpretation of “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” created a century earlier by French painter George Seurat,...
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1980s Pointillist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

After Botero Woman in Bathtub
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a painting done after Fernando Botero. I have seen a few of these and this is by far the best one. It is an oil on canvas measuring 24 inches wide by 20 inches high. The beau...
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Very Large French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Luncheon of the Boat Party
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Luncheon of the Boat Party' After Pierre - Auguste Renoir's earlier painting signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 32 x 43.5 inches canvas: 24 x 36 i...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Crossroads of Time
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence An ancient aqueduct bridges past and present in this expansive landscape. Lines echo history, while light fractures across the surface with quiet dr...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Cat Ladies" (2024) By Zoa Ace, Original Mixed Media Collage on Wood
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Cat Ladies" 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 primari...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Mixed Media

"At Last Light" (2025) Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Brilliant Sunset
Located in Denver, CO
Devin Michael Roberts' (US based) "At Last Light" is an oil painting depicting a a brilliant sunset. Artist bio/statement: Devin Michael Roberts is an American Contemporary realist...
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2010s Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Art Deco Portrait of a Woman
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Laura M. GREENWOOD (1897-1951). Portrait of Woman in Winter Coat Oil on canvas, 18 x 24.5 inches. Signed lower left. Excellent condition. Would beneifit from a cleaning. Origina...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Oil

“Lilies and Prairie Gentian” impressionist oil painting floral still life framed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Amy Florence (b. 1989, London). This simple still life of a floral arrangement in a glass vase demonstrates Florence's romantic and impressionist approach to oil ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Thyme - 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 80X80 cm, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of Renaissance Lady Classical Medici Style Garden Italian Ornate Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Renaissance Lady Roman School, circa 1890-1900 period unsigned oil on board, framed in original Italian ornate frame framed: 17.5 x 16.5 inches bo...
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Early 20th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady British School, early 1900's Circle of Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) British. Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 24" x 20" (61 x 50.8cm) plus gilt swept f...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Madonna and Child, after Raphael
Located in North Clarendon, VT
Fantastic Grand Tour painting after Raphael’s Madonna and Child. Unsigned, Oil on canvas, 15.5 diameter sight, 17" x 17" canvas, 32.75" x 27" framed in a stunning Italian period fram...
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1870s Italian School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

“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

FLUID NATURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube
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2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Acrylic

FLUID NATURE
FLUID NATURE
$1,974 Sale Price
44% Off
Sea Winds
Located in Atlanta, GA
J. C. Morey is a Spanish artist from the province of Alicante. He was born into a family of artists and connected to the art world since the 60s, which gave him the opportunity from...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sea Winds
Sea Winds
$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off
"In Repose" (2025) By Matt Talbert, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert's "In Repose" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a portrait of a brunette seated at a table in deep contemplation. Artist bio/statement...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Antique English Oil Painting Gentleman Squire with Horse outside Village Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Village Tavern Attributed to Dean Wolstenholme Snr (1757-1837) oil on canvas, framed framed: 18 x 22 inches canvas: 14 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: a...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Large Mythological Classical Oil Painting Winged Angels with Naked Figure in Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winged Angels European artist, late 20th century (possibly a copy after an earlier painting) oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, Wiltshire...
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20th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Ploughing in the Nivernais
By Rosa Bonheur
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Studio of Rosa Bonheur (Bordeaux 1822 – Thomery 1899) Ploughing in the Nivernais Oil on canvas H. 62 cm; W. 120 cm (97 x 154 cm including frame) Unsigned Ploughing in the Nivernais ...
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1850s French School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1930's French Impressionist Oil Group Of Figures Gathered In Forest
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper stuck on board, unframed measures: 10 high...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Temple - contemporary, landscape, tree, figurative, acrylic and resin on panel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary landscape painting was created by a Canadian artist. A lone tree takes centre stage in this lovely landscape by Peter Hoffer. Huron captures the glory of fall colo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Panel

Venice in Gentle Light
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence. A quiet evening unfolds over Venice — a city I have visited many times and that continues to inspire my art. Soft pink light touches turquoise wate...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mountains 22 January 12:31 - Modern Minimalistic Expressive Landscape Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Huge 1950's French Signed Oil Painting Young Lady Knitting in Interior Room
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Knitting in Interior by Emile Courtin (French 1923-1997) signed lower right corner oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 57.5 x 45.5 inches condition: overall good and s...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th century English lake landscape, Ullswater, Gowbarrow Park, Cumberland UK
Located in Woodbury, CT
Samuel Henry Baker (British, 1824–1909) Ullswater from Gowbarrow Park, Cumberland, late 19th century Oil on canvas In this sweeping view of Ullswater, nestled in the heart of the La...
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1890s Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hidden in dots 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting of a man
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tania Rivilis Hidden in dots 30 x 30 cm framed (included in price) 33,5 x 33,5 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.0...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Sunny Beach Days - Large Textural Three-Dimensional Ocean Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth Langreiter’s "Sunny Beach Days" is a vibrant aerial beach scene that captures the joy and energy of a perfect summer day. This textured ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Fine Antique English Marine Oil Painting Shipping of Rocky Coastline & Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Shipping scene off the coast of Dover circle of Charles Martin Powell (British, 1775-1824) oil painting on board, framed framed: 12.5 x 11.5 inches board: 9.5 x 8 inches condition: ...
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Early 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Winter Morning" Original Rural Western Winter Landscape, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Winter Morning" by Dan Young is an original oil painting depicting a rural snow scene. This painting is framed at 14.62 inches by 16.62 inches. Dan Young was born in Denver and gr...
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2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Reign" (2024) By Michele Kortbawi Wilk, Oil Painting with Silver Leaf
Located in Denver, CO
Michele Kortbawi Wilk's "Reign" is a 2024 oil on linen with silver leaf, measuring 12 x 12 inches, that depicts a white horse mid jump with a crown dangling from a string in its mout...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Silver

Maples by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese style landscape painting, black and gold
Located in Paris, FR
Maples is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with pigments, India ink, gold leaf on panel mounted on Japanese paper, diameter is 22.7 cm (8....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Future of Flight" (2025) Original Portrait of Young Girl, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Future of Flight" (2025) by Denise Dambrackas is an original oil painting that depicts a young girl sending a plane into flight, amongst a vibrant and colorful sky, presented in a r...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

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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