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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Style: Surrealist
Style: Academic
4477 Brave horsemen heroes old, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Many referencial heroes like Napoleon, Garibaldi,Don Quijote ...cowboys,explorers, etc who did on horseback. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certifica...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
In My Solitude
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Nudity in art has historically been a contentious subject, often raising questions about beauty standards, objectification, and the human form. In "In My Solitude," however, Edwin treats nudity with sensitivity and purpose. The nude figure, devoid of clothing and external trappings, serves as a metaphor for vulnerability and raw authenticity. It becomes a powerful statement on embracing one's true self, stripped of societal expectations and external judgments.
The choice of the yoga position is not arbitrary in Edwin's composition. Yoga has long been associated with self-discovery, inner peace, and spiritual enlightenment. The woman's serene posture exudes a sense of calmness and introspection. Through this position, Edwin suggests that solitude and self-reflection are integral to personal growth and inner strength. It encourages viewers to embrace moments of introspection and find solace in their own thoughts, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of themselves.
Edwin's meticulous attention to detail and symbolism further enriches the narrative of "In My Solitude." The subtle play of light and shadow highlights the contours of the woman's body, accentuating the vulnerability and emotional depth captured in the artwork. The artist's skillful brushwork evokes a sense of intimacy, drawing the viewer into the private world of the subject.
The title itself, "In My Solitude," adds an additional layer of meaning. Solitude, often associated with loneliness, is reimagined as a source of inner strength and self-discovery. Edwin invites viewers to contemplate the transformative power of spending time alone, away from distractions and truly connecting with oneself.
Crixtover Edwin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"The Cosmic Dance" GAIA as Mother Earth a Visionary Figurative - Acrylic
Located in Soquel, CA
Emergence of Woman The Cosmic Dance A Visionary Figurative in Acrylic
Flowing and stylized figurative work by Visionary artist Kimberlee Kuwica (American, b. 1967). From GAIA: "As t...
Category
1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Foam Board, Acrylic, Illustration Board
Children playing in the park, oil on canvas signed Joseph Dierickx dated 1903
By Joseph Dierickx
Located in Paris, FR
A "genre" painting representing a mother supervising her two small daughters at the Park.
Oil on canvas signed bottom right Joseph Dierickx and dated 1903.
Dierickx Joseph (1865-19...
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting - Pink Red Abstract Pierrot Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on canvas, unframed
inscribed verso
canvas: 32 x 21 inches
private collection, France
The pain...
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1970’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Abstract Robotic Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's, French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on canvas, unframed
inscribed verso
canvas: 32 x 24 inches
private collection, France
The pai...
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1970’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Green Abstract Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's, French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on canvas, framed
signed and dated 74'
inscribed verso
framed: 32.5 x 26 inches
canvas: 32 x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
COMPANEROS
By Carlos Manuel Salazar Ramirez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CARLOS MANUEL SALAZAR RAMIREZ
"COMPANEROS"
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, SIGNED
COSTA RICA, DATED 1989
16 X 24 INCHES
Carlos Manuel Salazar Ramírez
Born 1954
Ramírez is a artist born i...
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
Located in Houston, TX
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Dreams in Pink was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen .Dreams in Pink by Brian Sanchez shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Untitled (Cafe Interior), Shimshon Holzman
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Shimshon Holzman (1907-1986)
Title: Untitled (Cafe Interior)
Year: 1962
Medium: Watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Size: 27.75 x 19.75 inches
...
Category
1960s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Watercolor
Winged Genius - original painting by Paula Craioveanu Neo Mythology
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Winged Genius, oil on canvas, 70x110cm, 27.5×43.5in
Winged Genius is a fantastic character, a mythological creature, a male figure with birds’ wings, a guardian spirit, a demigod.
A ...
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lion
Located in Paris, FR
MONTBARD
(Active XIX-XXth c.)
"The Lion"
Oil on canvas
Painting: 78 x 62 cm
Framed: 93 x 78 cm
Category
1880s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Château Pichon-Longueville. 1994. Canvas, oil, 80x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Château Pichon-Longueville. 1994. Canvas, oil, 80x40 cm
Vladimirs Pavlovs (1950) Born May 6, 1950 in Riga. In 1981 he graduated from the department of artistic construction of the A...
Category
1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Heavenly garden at night - Acrylic painting Pop art Vibrant colors Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST
MARTA RYNKIEWICZ is a Polish contemporary artist (born in 1983).
She studied painting with Professor Henryk Czenik and graphic arts with Professor Jerzy Krechowic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
1980’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Abstract Shapes Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's-80's, French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on canvas, unframed
signed and dated verso
canvas: 23.5 x 32 inches
private collection, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Avant-garde Surrealism Last Supper in Modern Brush Strokes of Dark Cool Tones
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
«Última cena»
Collection: Muses
Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, dark, Surrealism, modern
"When a successful man with social prestige is pursued by some women who only see him as a means to take advantage of his success, without realizing that they are being watched by the owner of his heart."
The artwork in question may be a visual representation of the complex dynamics at play in a love triangle. The man is described as successful and prestigious, with a position of power and influence that makes him a target for women who seek to take advantage of his status. However, there is also a suggestion that the man is not free to pursue these women, as he is already claimed by someone else. The focus is on the emotional tension and drama of the situation, with the viewer invited to imagine the thoughts and feelings of all parties involved. The artwork may convey a sense of longing, jealousy, or betrayal, with the owner of the man's heart struggling to come to terms with the attention he is receiving from other women. Overall, the artwork explores the complexities of love and desire, as well as the ways in which social status and power can impact our relationships with others.
Victoria...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Chess Game By Georges Croegaert
Located in New Orleans, LA
Georges Croegaert
1848-1923 Belgian
The Chess Game
Signed "Georges Croegaert Paris" (lower right)
Oil on panel
This oil on panel by Belgian artist Georges Croegaert is a rich and...
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1970’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Abstract Robot Sculpture
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's, French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on canvas, unframed
signed and dated 75'
inscribed verso
canvas: 32 x 34 inches
private colle...
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
surreal scene oil on canvas painting surrealism
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Francesc Gironés (1904-1997) - Surrealist scene - Oil canvas
Oil measures 38x46 cm.
Frame measures 47x55 cm.
Francesc Gironés was a painter from Poblenou about whom little is known,...
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
View of a Village Square, Stefan Vukmanovic, Belgrade 1924 – 1995 Degernau
Located in Bruges, BE
View of a Village Square
Vukmanovic Stefan
Belgrade 1924 – 1995 Degernau
Serbian Painter
Signature: Signed bottom middle
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: Image size 45 x 60 cm
Biography: Vukmanovic (Vucmanovic) Stefan was born in 1924, in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia. He was a Serbian painter of landscapes and town scenes.
Vukmanovic studied at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts with the master teacher and artist Charles Crodel (1894 – 1973).
He was a member of the Munich Secession. In this statement of principles, the artists declared their intentions to move away from outmoded principles and a conservative conception of what art was.
Throughout the 1930s, many political ideologies (Marxism, Socialism, Capitalist Democracy, Communism and Fascism) were engaged in struggles for dominance, and epitomised the political atmosphere of the era.
Surrealism art...
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
European Polish Stage Designer Vibrant Surrealist Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Contemporary
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Mixed Media
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
commissions for movie advertisements, stage sets, and murals in New Hampshire.
Arm...
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
4224 The batlle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
In the heat of the independence, locals fighting spanish colonizers. Uruguay first fought against Spain and later on against the brazilian. We also hat to get rid of british invador...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Don't look for me - Oil painting Pop art Vibrant colors Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST
MARTA RYNKIEWICZ is a Polish contemporary artist (born in 1983).
She studied painting with Professor Henryk Czenik and graphic arts with Professor Jerzy Krechowic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Good News by Andrea Landini
Located in New Orleans, LA
Andrea Landini
1847-1935 Italian
Good News
Signed “A. Landini” (lower left)
Oil on canvas
A cardinal grins while contemplating the contents of a letter i...
Category
20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feeding the Young
By Edmund Adler
Located in Washington, DC
A rural interior scene by Austrian artist Edmund Adler. The scene is typical of Adler's paintings of Austrian culture and rural life. It is full of gemütlichkeit.
Category
1930s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Petite fille et sa poupée
Located in Washington, DC
Charming example of nineteenth-century genre painting depicting a young girl, her doll, and sewing.
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century French Realist Oil Profile Portrait of Lady Beautiful Quality
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French realist artist of the 19th century
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 12.5 x 10.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
Joseph Badger (c. 1707–1765) was a portrait artist in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th century.
This amazing painting depicting a young boy with a bi...
Category
18th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fashion Trends II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Graphite
4580 Transformaciones 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Its about human behaviour that has never changed, but today things are visible and politically accepted. Inspired by Goya´s dramatic art works. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
4710 Jineteadas-horse riding, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Confussion of horse riders and other equines. Batlle dispersion, caos and rush outs. Inspired by the dramatic artworks of the spanish master Francisco Goya :: Painting :: Surrealism ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Joker", Igor Samsonov, Original Oil on Canvas, Surrealism, Figurative, 60.5x39
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Joker" by Igor Samsonov is an Oil on Canvas painting measuring 60.5x39 and is a prime colorful example of figurative surrealism at its finest. His dark colors of deep blue and g...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
4700 Plumas y sombrillas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Feathers and sun umbrellars Inspired by the the dramatic artworks of Goya.Belongs to my human behaviour series :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certif...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
4570 Transformaciones 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
A study of human social behaviour. Inspired by the artworks of the famous spanish master Francisco Goya :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
4510 Human figures, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Belongs to my human social behaviour conducts series. Inspired by the crude realities that Francisco Goya painted :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certi...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
4664 Iwant more, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
The society is requiring more and more` the goverments,religions,minorities the preservers.All pushing to their sides. Inspired by the art works of Francisco Goya :: Painting :: Sur...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
4505 Transformaciones 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Belongs to my uman social behaviour series Inspired by the crude realities that Francisco Goya painted :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wheels of Industry Past and Present, Golden Age of Illustration - Standard Oil
Located in Miami, FL
This Golden Age of Illustration painting juxtaposes modern and ancient industrial practices. Giant eclectic generators from the current ti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
4579 Transformaciones 3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
A sensitive study of our society.Belongs to my human and social behaviour series. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
328 Praying for more, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Another study of human behaviour. Artwork done at the 90´s . Inspired by the dramatic scenes of the famous spanish master Francisco Goya :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece come...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Icarus - Acrylic painting Pop art Vibrant colors Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST
MARTA RYNKIEWICZ is a Polish contemporary artist (born in 1983).
She studied painting with Professor Henryk Czenik and graphic arts with Professor Jerzy Krechowic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
2873 The ilussionist tamer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Belongs to my "human behaviour series" .Inspired by the dramatics artworks of Francisco Goya. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
324 The red devil, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Belongs to my art works of the 90´s . Inspired by the obscure,tragical and dramatic artworks of the spanish master Francisco Goya. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Epiphany 1987, paper, mixed technique, 24x29 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Epiphany
1987, paper, mixed technique, 24x29 cm
"Epiphany" is a surreal figurative artwork created in 1987. Through its composition, the artwork invites viewers to contemplate the ...
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
The Happy Villagers IV, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Here is an acrylic painting of two friends deeply engaged in conversation over drinks in an African village within a jungle setting. The colors are so bright. :: Painting :: Surreali...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Bulb of Africa 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament to the resilience of its people. Passed down through generations, it represented strength, beauty, and the rich tapestry of African traditions. The Bulb showcased the natural texture and volume of African hair, transforming it into an intricate masterpiece of braids, twists, and coils.
The Bulb of Africa became a symbol of empowerment, reminding people of their strength, resilience, and the beauty of their shared heritage. It served as a reminder that hair was more than a physical attribute; it was a connection to something greater—a connection to their ancestors, their community, and celebrating the beauty within themselves.
Beyond their physical beauty, African women possess an immeasurable inner strength that resonates through "Bulb of Africa." Odunayo masterfully captures this strength, highlighting the resilience and determination that have defined African women throughout history. The women depicted in the artwork emanate confidence, wisdom, and a sense of purpose. Their gaze speaks volumes, embodying the stories of countless African women who have overcome adversity, shattered barriers, and carved out their own paths to success. In "Bulb of Africa," Iyiola Odunayo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Behind The Veil of Our House
Located in Singapore, SG
The house in the context of this painting is a representation of the state, which was built on the struggles and sacrifices of the heroes who fought to liberate Indonesia from the sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Blue Monday - figurative painting
Located in New York, NY
This landscape painting by Henryk was done in 2022.
It will ship from the artists studio in Poland.
More about Henryk Laskowska:
Henryk Laskowski has been working as a graphic design...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Man in a wicker chair
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
Natalya Nesterova has created her own enormous world and has found her own angle of vision in the reality that surrounds us. As an artist, she sees this world in a way that we cannot. The air of mystery permeates Nesterova's works; the surrealistic impulse is definitely present in her paintings. But neither it or any other terminologically defined influence predominates over the freedom and talent of the personality in choosing an independent style and organization of creative ideas. Natalya Nesterova is recognized as one of the most important and internationally acclaimed contemporary Russian artists.
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960’s French Surrealist Abstract Collage Oil Painting Nude Figurative Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Surrealist artist, circa 1960’s
oil painting on canvas with stuck on magazine art, unframed
canvas: 15 x 18 inches
provenance: private collection, Paris
condition: overall good
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Magazine Paper, Oil
The Journey
Located in Singapore, SG
The journey of human life is like a book. Books can be seen as a whole, from the front to the back, and from all the angles, all give an idea of what the book is about. Books not onl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jardin Fantastique
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork. titled "Jardin Fantastique" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas by noted Haitian surrealist artist Murat Saint Vil, b.1955. It is signed at the lower left corner by th...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young girl from Tetouan, Morocco
Located in New Orleans, LA
Young girl from Tetouan, Morocco
Signed (center right)
Oil on canvas
In this important oil on canvas, French Orientalist painter Charles Landelle captures the engaging visage of a young Moroccan woman in a moment of tranquil contemplation. Seated on the floor of what is almost certainly an opulent riad, the young woman wears an intricately embroidered Moroccan kaftan and headdress. The sumptuous patterns on the floor and in the background lend an additional warmth to the strikingly vivid red hues which dominate the composition and are a hallmark of Landelle’s work.
The symbols behind the young woman may represent either the Jewish Star of David or the Islamic Seal...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Night sound: a nocturne. Acrylic painting Pop art Vibrant colors Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative acrylic on canvas painting of a car at night by Marta Rynkiewicz. The artist choose two vibrant colors- blue and green. The car is situated in a minimalistic landscape. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Surrealist Figurative painting, "Therapy"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by southern California artist, Kathleen Kane Murrell. Its dimensions are 24" x 36" x 2" It is oil on canvas. It is unframed. A certificate o...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Formal Portrait of a Chinese Man in Traditional Dress
Located in Miami, FL
Dressed in traditional clothing, a handsome Chinese man is depicted as he sits resolutely with one hand on his leg and the other holding a baton. Female Artist Joyce Ballantyne...
Category
1940s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yemaya Desembarcar, colorful mythic woman in ocean seascape at beach
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large mythic seascape painting of woman in blue evening gown at the beach
Mr. Basso's work is known for ironic, fantastic, and clever narrative elem...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
It's the Perfect Day, but It's Getting Late - realism surrealistic oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
This contemporary landscape painting by Laurence O’Toole renders a dreamlike atmosphere. The artist conveys a scene that wistfully featuring a delicate still life study, suffused with golden highlights and indicated in front of a backdrop of an impression of blush pink and pastel hued clouds. This glowing scene exudes intriguing joy and energy, presenting a magical ambience implied in realistic tones and paint strokes, captured during the night. The sensitivity employed in this piece draws attention to the beauty and enigmatic glamour of delicate objects. This original artwork is painted in oils on canvas, hand signed by the artist and ready to be displayed.
Laurence O’Toole is a realist painter in both oil and acrylic, whose work is a melding of figurative and nature with a surrealist approach to convey the message in his works. A self taught artist from Ireland...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
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.