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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Togetherness - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, 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 Ola...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

CALM FOREST
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. This piece is all about those forest vibes mixed with my love for Art Brut and Pop Art, with a big dose of Basquiat inspiration. You've got cats, th...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"42nd St. Library -NYC-" Impressionist Oil Painting in the Style of Guy Wiggins
Located in New York, NY
As described in the Financial Times: "With shades of Pierre Bonnard’s Parisian street vistas and Edward Hopper’s New York shopfronts, American impressionist Cindy Shaoul’s oil painti...
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2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

The Flagellation of Christ Antique Oil on Wood Panel Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Flagellation of Christ Eastern European artist, late 19th century oil on wood panel, framed framed: 35 x 25.5 inches panel: 32 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection, Franc...
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Late 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Riverside Path with White Cottages Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Riverside Path Signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 15 x 18 inches Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of aging. Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists estate and have had no previous owners at all. Description: This enchanting French Impressionist oil painting invites the viewer into a tranquil riverside scene, featuring a meandering path leading past whitewashed cottages nestled among tall trees. The reflective waters of the river mirror...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Her Self Made 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Impressionist, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Omo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Joyce Roybal Original Painting on Canvas Musicians Signed & Framed Artwork
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This charming original painting on canvas by Joyce Roybal features a whimsical group of musicians joyfully playing instruments in Roybal’s signature naïve style. With bold colors, pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine Large 19th Century Rural Traditional Landscape Signed Oil Painting Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country lane by Frans Hopfner (1840-1893) German signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 23.5 x 41.5 inches canvas: 18 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very...
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Italian Caffe Scene by the Park" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures Framed
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Cafe scene with figures in Paris by the Park during spring by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works were p...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hans HERRMANN (1858-1942) Watercolor Painting c1900 Dutch School
By Hans Herrmann
Located in Holywell, GB
Hans HERRMANN (1858-1942) Watercolour Painting c1900 An exceptional watercolour painting by one of Europe’s leading exponents Hans Herrmann. Signed, painted on paper, mounted on ca...
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Early 1900s Dutch School Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

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
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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

Antique 19th Century Pastoral Landscape Oil on Canvas Old Master Style Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
This antique oil painting on canvas represents a masterfully painted pastoral landscape from the first half of the 19th century and executed in the style of the old masters school. T...
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1830s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Gold

French School Luminous Landscape Oil Barbizon Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
⭐Luminous beautiful landscape. ⭐ It's a landscape from Barbizon school. Probably inspired by Caspar David Friedrich, known for his landscapes seeking to tend towards the magnificen...
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Early 20th Century Barbizon School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

TARKAY, ITZCHAK "LAKE CAFE" 2000, ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 36X48
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: TARKAY, ITZCHAK Title: LAKE CAFE Year: 2000-2010 Size: 36 X 48 INCHES Medium: ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Edition: ORIGINAL 1/1 Description: Hand signed by the artist. The art...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ashabi Oge - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Fashion
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. Azeez Muritadoh ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Huge 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Moses & Parting of the Red Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moses with the Israelites before Parting the Red Sea circle of Matteo de Pitocchi (Italian 1626-1689) oil on canvas laid on board, framed framed: 26 x 48 inches canvas: 21 x 43 inche...
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Parisian Flower Market" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Flower Market scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist Cagliani most of his works were produced in t...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-20th Century French Oil Painting Portrait of a Man in Suit & Tie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man in Suit French, mid 20th century oil on canvas, in a slip wooden frame Framed: 18.5 x 15.5 inches Canvas : 18 x 15 inches Provenance: private collection, France Con...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Father and Daughter Watching Sunset
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5115 Vintage French Impressionist landscape oil painting in a carved gilt frame Image size 13x9.5" Signed Giltner
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1960s Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Large British Sporting Oil Painting Jockey on Racehorse in Landscape Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jockey on Horseback British School, 20th century painted after an earlier style oil on canvas, framed framed: 31 x 35 inches canvas: 20 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, UK...
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20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Arcadian View Italian School, circa 1800 Grand Tour subject oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 12 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound cond...
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Early 1800s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Five Lines With Dots
Located in Dallas, TX
ink & graphite on mulberry paper
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mulberry Paper, Graphite

Antique English Oil Figures in Snowy Woodland Traditional Landscape signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winter Woodland by S. William (British, late 19th century) signed oil on panel, framed Framed: 18 x 26.5 inches panel: 13 x 21 inches Inscribed verso with old Christies provenance Pr...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Silver and Gold I Have All But Happiness? -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Lilting" (2025) Original Oil Floral Painting with Pink Roses
Located in Denver, CO
Daniel Key's "Lilting" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a fresh array of pink roses and assorted flowers. About the artist: Daniel J. Keys was born on Oct....
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Orange on Blue" (2024) by Devin Michael Roberts, Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Devin Michael Roberts' (US based) "Orange on Blue" is an oil painting depicting a cloudy shore with a bright orange sunset shining through the clouds. Artist bio/statement: Devin Mi...
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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large 18th Century British Old Master Oil Painting Figures at Dusk in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Close of Day English artist, second half 18th century circle of Thomas Gainsborough (British 1727-1788) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24.5 x 29 inches provenance: private colle...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Georgian Contemporary Art by Goga Gomareli - Passion
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic & mixed media on canvas Goga Gomareli is a multidisciplinary Georgian artist born in 1983 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. He is also a musician and a professional i...
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2010s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Studio per -Aeroarmonie- Tempera 1933 cm. 62 x 49
Located in Torino, IT
Studio per l’opera Aeroarmonie esposto alla biennale di Venezia del 1934 Sul retro cartiglio : Ufficio storico -Popolo d’Italaia- Autentica prof. Duranti N° archivio 2272 Osvaldo Per...
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1930s Futurist Figurative Paintings

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Tempera, Cardboard

French Impressionist Oil Painting of Small Boats Anchored by the Shore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Small Boats Anchored by the Shore By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on boa...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Huge 17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Wounded Pilgrim with Angel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Pilgrim and Angel Spanish School, 17th Century oil on canvas, gilt framed framed: 48 x 37 inches canvas: 43 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, Barcelona, Spain condition...
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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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

French Impressionist Still Life Autumn Blooms in a Blue Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Autumn Blooms in a Blue Vase signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10 x 8 inches Inscribed verso Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition...
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1919 Spanish, post cubist oil painting by Gines Parra 'Damas', blacks, yellow
By Ginés Parra
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Ginés Parra (Spanish, 1896–1960) Damas Oil on canvas Signed ‘PARRA’ (lower left); further signed and inscribed Composition Parra Registra 19 25.5 x 21.125 in. (64.8 x 53.9 cm) A str...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary abstract natural minimalist original textured mixed media two tone
Located in Maricopa, AZ
A truly special painting by the late Svetlana Shalygina. Titled "Overcast", this mixed media painting uniquely incorporates cracked texture with a soft, earthy palette. The neutral c...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

'Dark Horse' Dutch Contemporary Fresco Painting with a Horse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The pronounced technique is the first thing that strikes you when viewing the works of Jan Grotenbreg (1946). It is innovative and unique. The result of...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Horses in the Lush Green English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Horses in the Lush Green English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 25 x 21 inches John Haskins is a ...
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20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

The blue bow: a little boy with tousled hair naturalistic portrait oil painting
Located in Norwich, GB
This sweet little boy sits quietly like a well brought up child, but you can see in his eyes how much he likes to run and play. In this sensitive portrait painted in circa 1860 by Fé...
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1860s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Late 18th-Century Rural Family Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
No sentimentality on the loose here. Not with the expressions on the mother and her three children all engaged in various forms of 18th-century drudgery on this late summer’s eve. An...
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Late 18th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New Perspective. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
“New Perspective” is a painting that epitomizes renewal and confidence. The background of the city street conveys the rhythm and dynamics of life, where the figure in its movement re...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort with Their Tutor
By Aelbert Cuyp
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Attributed to Aelbert Cuyp (1620-1691) An Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639–1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort (1638–1653) with Their Tutor and Coachman Signed 'A. Cuyp. fe...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Summer Swim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elise Remender captures the romantic glamour of a bygone era in her contemporary figurative paintings that blend classical fine art and contemporary pop realism. Fantasy, mid-century fashion, and the glamour of travel and coastal living inform soft brush strokes and abstracted beauty; reminiscent of vintage advertisements and dusted sunlight. This original 37-inch square acrylic on canvas painting evokes a sense of delight and playfully nods at summery vintage aesthetics. It is signed by Remender on the front bottom right corner of the artwork. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. Free delivery within the local Los Angeles area. Affordable Continental U.S. and international shipping available. This artwork includes a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery. Remender grew up in Arizona and is based in Southern California, but she has traveled all over the world gaining inspiration for her work. Her most recent series, Bathing Beauties, which captures the human form and abstracts it through light and reflection, was inspired by the vintage elegance and history of Southeast Asia’s historic hotel pools and gardens. It evokes a bygone era when Ernest Hemingway and Jackie O. were among the clientele. “I’m a bit of an old soul and there is a sense of elegance and beauty that has been lost in modern-day society, and I seek to recapture this essence in my work. I’m creating a sort of fantasy world of luxury, leisure, and old Hollywood glamour.” Her work has appeared in galleries in the US and Asia and in GQ Magazine, Architectural Digest, Dwell, California Home, People, among many other publications. Her paintings hang in luxury properties including The Ritz Carlton San Francisco, The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, and Hilton properties across the United States, as well as in the homes of celebrity collectors including Ryan Seacrest and Kylie Jenner. REPRESENTATION: Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA EXHIBITIONS: 2023 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2021 “The Beauty Myth”, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2018 “All American Inspired,” Merritt Gallery/Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD “At the Shore,” Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, MA “Color in Motion,” Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, MA “Having a Ball,” Jules Place, Boston, MA Meritt Gallery, Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD Studio E. Gallery, Palm Beach, FL 2017 “Distant Memories,” 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA Merrit Gallery, Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD “Holiday Gift Guide...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait Of A Young Woman 2 - Figurative Oil Painting, New Renaissance
Located in Salzburg, AT
Portrait Of A Young Woman 2 - Figurative Oil Painting, New Renaissance Contemporary painting oil on canvas
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Ornamental Cheetah III & Eternal Wonder III, Set of 2, Original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
The piece is part of a series loosely based on figurines I have come across in vintage shops, the figures often being moulded in one with the base, I thought it would be fun to do on...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Enamel

Huge 1940's Circle of Fernand Leger Figurative Portraits Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figurative Portraits French School, illegibly signed and dated 47' circle of Fernand Leger (French 1881-1955) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 38 x 58.5 inches Provenance: private col...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Bathers, Oil on Canvas, 1914
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Roger GRILLON (1881-1938), France, 1914. "Bathers". With frame: 114x94 cm - 44.9x37 inches ; without frame: 92x73cm - 36.2x28.75 inches. 30F format. Signed lower lef...
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1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Theater in the Kitchen - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Alberto Gallerati (b. 1945) in 1970s. Hand signed. Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Turn of Century English Portrait of Mrs. Rogerson
By John Charlton
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant Victorian original oil portrait of Mrs. Rogerson by John Charlton Robert Azensky Fine Art is pleased to offer this fine example of Victorian portraiture of Mrs. Frances Mary...
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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Body in the Field #1 - 21st Century, landscape painting, blue, yellow, velvet
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #1, 202 oil on canvas 19 ¹¹/₁₆ H x 15 ³/₄ W in. 50 H x 40 W cm Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the fragm...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fluido Vitale - Framed Original Abstract Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian artist Alessandro Casetti's paintings metaphorically represent all the emotions, fears, and hopes that populate our daily life inside and outside of our own bodies. Through a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

un couple pensif
Located in Belgrade, MT
This woodcut black and white is part of my private collection. It is in very good condition. It is artists signed in the lower right and numbered o the left. Atelier Othon-Friesz
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Early 20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Lithograph, Woodcut

"Meditation" Portrait of Seated Young Man American Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A striking Mid-20th Century depiction of a young dressed up man seated on a chair with elbow on top of a table. The model posing is deep thought, which is fitting for the title the a...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French School Belle Epoque Period Oil Painting c1900
By Alexandre François Bonnardel
Located in Holywell, GB
Alexandre-François BONNARDEL (1867-1942) French School Belle Epoque Period Oil Painting c1900 An exquisite painting of a woman, probably the artist’s wife, set amongst the roses in ...
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20th Century French School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"The Bather" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait, Nude
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "The Bather" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female in a landscape, bathed in light, with a towel draped around her. The painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Wanderer 16" Architectural Composition in Collage, Acrylic and Graphite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Wanderer 16" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and graphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Wood, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite

You Are Mine
Located in Zofingen, AG
You Are Mine This piece depicts the strength of faith and hope. The figure embraces a delicate white bird, symbolizing love and care for what is most precious. The painting reminds...
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2010s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Rockport, Massachusetts" Pastoral Summer Seaside Town Landscape Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
The painting depicts a vibrant, sunlit coastal village in Rockport Massachusetts, set in the 20th Century, exuding a cheerful and nostalgic mood...
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20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Last Judgement 2 - Very Large Format, Contemporary Oil Figurative Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Triumph Figurative Surrealism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Tigran Hovumyan Figurative Surrealist Oil Painter Artwork Title: Triumph Medium: Original Oil on Linen Dimensions: 40" x 32" x 1" (101 x 81 x 3 cm) Year: 2024 Unframed, Stretched o...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, 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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