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Figurative Paintings For Sale
In Harmony - Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract, 36in x 48in
In Harmony - Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract, 36in x 48in

In Harmony - Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract, 36in x 48in

By Mario Angel

Located in Mississauga, CA

This evocative acrylic on canvas by Mario Angel, titled "In Harmony" serves as a poignant exploration of figurative abstraction, where the artist deftly intertwines themes of longing...

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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

A Small Story
A Small Story

A Small Story

By Jacob Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

A Small Story captures a quiet, almost unnoticed moment suspended between movement and stillness. Two figures pause beside their cars, absorbed in a shared detail — a note, a thought...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Reflection- 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion

Reflection- 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion

By Gobe Joseph

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 Gob...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Living Life
Living Life

Living Life

By Jacob Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

A celebration of everyday moments — quiet, warm, and deeply human. This painting captures the gentle rhythm of existence, where light meets stillness and ordinary scenes become timel...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

19th C Victorian Romantic Summer Landscape Old River Bridge Oil Canvas Signed
19th C Victorian Romantic Summer Landscape Old River Bridge Oil Canvas Signed

19th C Victorian Romantic Summer Landscape Old River Bridge Oil Canvas Signed

Located in Stockholm, SE

This charming oil painting on canvas, created in the second half of the 19th century and bearing a partially preserved signature 'W????ce', represents a fine example of a European ro...

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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Oriental Figure Study in Red and White
Oriental Figure Study in Red and White

Oriental Figure Study in Red and White

Located in Stockholm, SE

Attributed to John Arsenius (1818–1903) Sweden Oriental Figure monogrammed lower left JA oil on panel unframed 26.5 × 15.5 cm (10.4 × 6.1 in) framed 34 × 23 cm (13.4 × 9.1 in) Pro...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Modernist Painting, Portrait Sketch
Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Modernist Painting, Portrait Sketch

Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Modernist Painting, Portrait Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932) Title: Figurative sketch of figure Medium: oil painting on canvas Size: painting: 7 x 5.5 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have...

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

1930's English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Thick Impasto Paint
1930's English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Thick Impasto Paint

1930's English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Thick Impasto Paint

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Interior Still Life by Harry Bloomfield (British, 1883-1940) *see notes below signed verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 28 x 24 inches canvas: 22 x 18 inches Provenance: private co...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Fine 1800's Scottish Sporting Art Oil Painting Gentleman Shooting with Gun & Dog
Fine 1800's Scottish Sporting Art Oil Painting Gentleman Shooting with Gun & Dog

Fine 1800's Scottish Sporting Art Oil Painting Gentleman Shooting with Gun & Dog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Sportsman and his Dogs Scottish School, early 19th century, unsigned oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 20 x 24.5 inches canvas : 16.5 x 20.5 inches Provenance: ...

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Early 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Mother and child”
“Mother and child”

“Mother and child”

Located in Warren, NJ

Bernard Sejourne Original Oil Painting On Board. In good condition measures 30x24. Painting comes unframed

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20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

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

By Mando Marie (seeyouthroughit)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Impressionist landscape, oil on cardboard
Impressionist landscape, oil on cardboard

Impressionist landscape, oil on cardboard

Located in PARIS, FR

Alfred BERGIER (1881-1971) Landscape Oil on cardboard Annotated “A. Bergier - Avignon” on the back 5.5 × 8.7 inches Born in Avignon in 1881, Alfred Bergier was a painter from the P...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

“An Orange Sale - Savannah, 1914” Georgia Impressionist African American Oil
“An Orange Sale - Savannah, 1914” Georgia Impressionist African American Oil

“An Orange Sale - Savannah, 1914” Georgia Impressionist African American Oil

By Harry Leslie Hoffman

Located in Yardley, PA

A wonderfully vivid view of a Savannah fruit market by Harry Leslie Hoffman, dating to his 1914 trip to the city. Hoffman paints the figures with remarkable confidence and sets them...

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1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

19th Century Oil - St. Colette of Corbie
19th Century Oil - St. Colette of Corbie

19th Century Oil - St. Colette of Corbie

Located in Corsham, GB

This charming 19th century devotional painting depicts St. Colette of Corbie, pictured clad in her Franciscan habit, her hands clasped in prayer, with a staff at her side symbolising...

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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Sailboats in the Sound" Impressionistic Oil Painting of Sailboat on the Water
"Sailboats in the Sound" Impressionistic Oil Painting of Sailboat on the Water

"Sailboats in the Sound" Impressionistic Oil Painting of Sailboat on the Water

Located in New York, NY

This serene oil painting by Kevin Shea captures a tranquil coastal harbor scene at the golden hour, likely inspired by New England's picturesque maritime landscapes. The composition ...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Banana With A Message - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper
Banana With A Message - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper

Banana With A Message - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Fine Victorian Signed Oil Welsh Mountains Lake Panoramic North Wales Landscape
Fine Victorian Signed Oil Welsh Mountains Lake Panoramic North Wales Landscape

Fine Victorian Signed Oil Welsh Mountains Lake Panoramic North Wales Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

North Wales by Charles Leslie (1835-1890) signed & dated 1882 oil on canvas framed: 16 x 28 inches canvas: 12 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good con...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Holy Family Lanzani Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious Italy
Holy Family Lanzani Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious Italy

Holy Family Lanzani Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Andrea Lanzani (Milan 1641–1712) attributed to The Holy Family with Angels (Probably a preparatory sketch) Oil on canvas 43 x 33 cm. - Framed 62 x 52 cm. The charming paint...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century French Oil Painting on Copper Portrait of Noble Lady
18th Century French Oil Painting on Copper Portrait of Noble Lady

18th Century French Oil Painting on Copper Portrait of Noble Lady

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Noble Lady French School, early 1700's period oil painting on copper, unframed copper: 5 x 3 inches condition: very good, minor paint fading and deteriation. provenanc...

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Early 18th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Mickey's Dreamland - Original Pop Art Painting with Cartoon Character
Mickey's Dreamland - Original Pop Art Painting with Cartoon Character

Mickey's Dreamland - Original Pop Art Painting with Cartoon Character

By Naguy Claude

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Naguy Claude mixes popular culture icons and street art with comic and cartoon characters, as well as famous superheroes, in his original layered mixed media paintings. His artworks ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Fine 1830's English Oil Painting on panel Countryside Rural Lane with Gilt Frame
Fine 1830's English Oil Painting on panel Countryside Rural Lane with Gilt Frame

Fine 1830's English Oil Painting on panel Countryside Rural Lane with Gilt Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Country Lane English School, circa 1830's period oil on panel, framed in period antique gilt frame framed: 19 x 17 inches board: 14 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, En...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

American Modernist Surreal Beach Scene Framed Figural Original Oil Painting
American Modernist Surreal Beach Scene Framed Figural Original Oil Painting

American Modernist Surreal Beach Scene Framed Figural Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist beach scene oil painting . Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 21 by 25 inches overall, and 18 by 22 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to h...

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1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Huge 1940's Circle of Fernand Leger Figurative Portraits Oil Painting on Canvas
Huge 1940's Circle of Fernand Leger Figurative Portraits Oil Painting on Canvas

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

"Emissary" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Aspen Trees at Night
"Emissary" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Aspen Trees at Night

"Emissary" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Aspen Trees at Night

By Thane Gorek

Located in Denver, CO

"Emissary" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on canvas depicting an aspen grove on a warm summer night with a moon in the background. This piece is framed and ready to ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Evening Calm, Fishing Boats at Anchor, c. 1835
Evening Calm, Fishing Boats at Anchor, c. 1835

Evening Calm, Fishing Boats at Anchor, c. 1835

Located in Stockholm, SE

Evening Calm, Fishing Boats at Anchor is a painting Per Wickenberg, capturing a serene twilight along a sheltered coast. Fishing boats rest quietly at anchor, their sails lowered and...

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1830s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Angela - Large Original Colorful Floral Portrait Painting on Blue Background
Angela - Large Original Colorful Floral Portrait Painting on Blue Background

Angela - Large Original Colorful Floral Portrait Painting on Blue Background

By Sally K

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, feminine women, celebrating ...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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

Las Ramblas Barcelona Flower Market Street Scene Painting Urban Impressionist

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

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

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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Young Girl Walking Thru a Winter Snow Landscape Oil Painting 1920's
Young Girl Walking Thru a Winter Snow Landscape Oil Painting 1920's

Young Girl Walking Thru a Winter Snow Landscape Oil Painting 1920's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

6008 Winter Snow,a 1920's oil painting on canvas depicting the isolation and beauty of your girl walking thru a fresh fallen snow.Displayed in a gilt wood frame.Artist unknown

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1920s Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Pierre Montezin large French Impressionist painting, Apple Blossom on the Seine
Pierre Montezin large French Impressionist painting, Apple Blossom on the Seine

Pierre Montezin large French Impressionist painting, Apple Blossom on the Seine

By PIERRE EUGÈNE MONTEZIN, 1874 - 1946

Located in Harkstead, GB

This enchanting scene of blossoming apple trees by the banks of the Seine dates to the turn of the 19th Century. We see Montezin at his absolute best with wonderful brushwork and the...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper
Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Gentleman reading the 'London Journal', English school (mid 19th century) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 28 inches condition: some minor surface abrasion...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Marc Tanguy - "Mountains at night", Oil on canvas, Contemporary Landscape
Marc Tanguy - "Mountains at night", Oil on canvas, Contemporary Landscape

Marc Tanguy - "Mountains at night", Oil on canvas, Contemporary Landscape

By Marc Tanguy

Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR

Marc Tanguy –"Mountain at Night" Oil on canvas, 51⅛ × 63¾ in. (130 × 162 cm) 2018 Montagne nuit is a large-scale contemporary landscape painting by Marc Tanguy, depicting a mountain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Quiet, Sunlit 1940s Vintage Mexican City Scene, Archway, San Miguel de Allende
A Quiet, Sunlit 1940s Vintage Mexican City Scene, Archway, San Miguel de Allende

A Quiet, Sunlit 1940s Vintage Mexican City Scene, Archway, San Miguel de Allende

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A quiet, sunlit, vintage 1940s Mexican city street scene (Archway) by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a picturesque view of a colorful plaza ar...

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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

The Blue Dress 3 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on Paper
The Blue Dress 3 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on Paper

The Blue Dress 3 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on Paper

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers and people ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

Scattered - acrylic and oil on canvas
Scattered - acrylic and oil on canvas

Scattered - acrylic and oil on canvas

By Wencke Uhl

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Wencke Uhl is a contemporary figurative paintress living and working in Germany. She draws inspiration from human beauty and the female form. As a teenager Uhl wanted to become a fas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Crime Romance Noir Pulp Fiction Cover Illustration for If Hate Could Kill
Crime Romance Noir Pulp Fiction Cover Illustration for If Hate Could Kill

Crime Romance Noir Pulp Fiction Cover Illustration for If Hate Could Kill

By Raymond Johnson

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Raymond Johnson (1915-1997). Cover Illustration for If Hate Could Kill, 1960. Gouache on illustration board, image measures 13 x 21 inches. Illustration board measuring 19.5 x 26 ...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Late XIX Century Italian Church Interior
Late XIX Century Italian Church Interior

Late XIX Century Italian Church Interior

Located in Roma, IT

A beautiful oil painting on canvas from the second half of the 19th century. It depicts a church interior with rare intensity. The attention to detail, the quality of the brushwork, ...

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1880s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Folk Art American Hudson River School Landscape Figures Homes Rare 19th Century
Folk Art American Hudson River School Landscape Figures Homes Rare 19th Century

Folk Art American Hudson River School Landscape Figures Homes Rare 19th Century

Located in Buffalo, NY

A 19th century American landscape depicting a quiet coastal or lakeside scene at dusk, where a small cluster of houses rests along the water’s edge beneath a softly glowing sky. A n...

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1890s Hudson River School Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

French school WWI Nurse Portrait, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1914-1918
French school WWI Nurse Portrait, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1914-1918

French school WWI Nurse Portrait, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1914-1918

Located in Zofingen, AG

➡️Nurse Portrait from WWI⬅️ ⏩It is signed M Chaumet Sousselier⏪ Jeanne Marie Louise Chaumet Sousselier, born on March 30, 1869 – Paris. Died on October 19, 1941 – Neuilly-sur-Seine...

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Early 1900s Tonalist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna
Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna

Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Virgin Madonna Spanish Renaissance artist, circle of El Greco (1541-1614) circa 1600 oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 20 x 14.5 inches Provenance: private collection, northern ...

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Early 17th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking & Horses
Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking & Horses

Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking & Horses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dapper Gentleman in the London Park by Philip Henry Rideout (British, late 19th century) signed & dated 1895 oil on canvas, framed Framed: 17.5 x 14.5 inches Canvas : 12 x 10 inches ...

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Late 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Close to Me

Close to Me

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×97 cm (overall size with stretching 107×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This painting is part of the series “Past Passing Me By”. The figu...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Classic Marine Signed Oil Painting Sailing Ship on Choppy Seas Gilt Framed
Large Classic Marine Signed Oil Painting Sailing Ship on Choppy Seas Gilt Framed

Large Classic Marine Signed Oil Painting Sailing Ship on Choppy Seas Gilt Framed

By European Artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Sailing Ship at Sea Signed C.S .Vokes dated 83 signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 24 x 34 inches canvas: 20 x 30 inches condition: very good provenance: private collection...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Boulevard de Capucines-Nuit - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Edouard Leon Cortes
Boulevard de Capucines-Nuit - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Edouard Leon Cortes

Boulevard de Capucines-Nuit - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Edouard Leon Cortes

By Édouard Leon Cortès

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed oil on panel figures in cityscape circa 1920 by sought after French impressionist painter Edouard Cortes. The work depicts a a view of the Boulevard de Capucines, on the Grand...

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1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Workz of Wonder, 142 - 21st Century Dutch Portrait Painting
Workz of Wonder, 142 - 21st Century Dutch Portrait Painting

Workz of Wonder, 142 - 21st Century Dutch Portrait Painting

By Ellen Valk

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Ellen Valk Workz of Wonder, 142 15 x 10 x 4 cm Mixed media From January 2026, the work of Ellen Valk will be on view and for sale in our gallery. Our first encounter with this rem...

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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil, Acrylic

1900's French Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Lady Overlooking Balcony Garden
1900's French Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Lady Overlooking Balcony Garden

1900's French Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Lady Overlooking Balcony Garden

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Garden View French School, early 20th century signed with initials lower corner watercolour painting on artist paper, framed Glass covering framed: 13 x 10.5 inches board: 10 x 8...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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.

Browse an extensive collection of figurative paintings on 1stDibs.