Figurative Paintings

A mid century Expressionist oil on canvas of a man, child and cat in an interior with a cityscape beyond. The work is not signed but there are various notations to the top rear stret...

Dramatic and colorful painting of two Koi. Circa 2000. Signed lower right corner "Linda H." Presented in white painted frame. Image size: 18"H x 36"W.

Village Path with Figures signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 13 x 9 inches Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Inscribed verso Condition: The painting is in good condition, w...

Signed oil on canvas figures in riverscape circa 1910 by sought after French impressionist painter Pierre Eugene Montezin. The work depicts bathers in a river on a sunny summer's day...

Title: Stylised French Harbour Town with Boats and Church in Cool Tones by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Signed: Yes Size: 10.25 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (width) Gouache painting o...

Alexandre Siches (1921-2009) - Woman in profile - Oil on canvas Oil measures 73x54 cm. Frameless. Alexandre Siches Piera (1921-2009) Catalan painter with an innate capacity for dra...

Church Countryside Service by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8 x 8.5 inches Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of ag...

Figures in Pastoral Landscape oil on canvas, framed in period French Empire gilt frame Framed: 13.5 x 12.5 inches Canvas : 9 x 6.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Cond...

Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Cardboard Style: Classic Figurative Year: 20...

Herbert Katzman 1923-2004 (American artist active in New york, Illinois and Italy) Oil Painting Dated 1946. Signed. Dimensions; Sight-16" x 20", Frame-23.5" x 27". Provenance: this...

An impressive and masterful depiction of a young woman with a fan. An American artist who studied and traveled in Europe and painted this painting before his return. It has its original frame which is magnificent. The frame has been regilded in th past 10 years. Vinton was abroad in the 1880s. The sitter gazes coyly over her fan in a gesture that ladies and gentleman of fin-de-siècle Europe would have understood to mean “wait for me,” and perhaps indicating her interest in a potential suitor. Vinton embarked on several trips to Europe—to Spain in 1882 with William Merritt Chase and Robert Blum, and to several different countries in 1888 following his marriage—which provided inspiration for a renewed style and subject matter. While in Spain with Chase and Blum, the three artists visited Madrid and Toledo; there, Vinton studied the masterfully tenebrous portraits of Velázquez, an influence that can be seen in Portrait with Yellow Shawl...

Title: Barcelona and Its People Artist: Joan Roig Soler (Barcelona, 1852 – 1909) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 19.7 x 13.8 in (50 x 35 cm) Support: Relined canvas Framing: U...

Title: French Street Scene with Windmill and Figures in Impressionist Style by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.5 inches (height) x 8.75 inches (width) Gouache painting on board, ...

Artist: Eduard Matevosyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Paper Year: 2025 Style: Portrait art Title: Woman in Orange Size: 16" x 12" x 0...

Juliet M. White was born in Philadelphia in 1880. She studied at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, which became the largest art school for women in the United States. Its ...

"“Play of Shadows” This painting captures the atmosphere of a cozy European town, where narrow streets, historic buildings, and bright sunlight create a harmonious interplay of ligh...

In this vibrant expression of freedom and skill, I have captured a surfer girl navigating the powerful surge of an ocean wave. My brushstrokes in oil blend elements of expressionism ...

Judd Mercer's (US based) "011 - Plein Air-Daniels Peak, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a mountainous valley with melting snow. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporar...

Up for sale is this amazing antique 19-th century original oil painting on canvas depicting a charming rural scene, capturing a moment of everyday life in the countryside. On the le...

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Elie HATUNGIMAN...

David Grossman's (US based) "Evening View to the South West" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a wide open plain of the West with fields of...

Jane Peterson Street In Paris (Eglise St. Julien), circa 1910 Signed lower right; artist's labels on the reverse Oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches Exhibited New York, Lincoln Glenn Galle...

Artist: Eduard Matevosyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Paper Year: 2025 Style: Figurative art Title: Figure Size: 11.5" x 18" x 0.1'' ...

Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Autumn Mums" is an original, handmade still-life oil painting that depicts a vase with large white, pink, and yellow flowers. About the artist: Yana is ...

Coffee Peloton XXXI by Eliza Southwood [2022] Coffee Peloton XXXI is an original coffee on paper drawing by artist Eliza Southwood. It features a peloton of cyclists painted in coff...

Suchitra Bhosle's "Vintage Beauties" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a vase of white, pink and red roses with a gray background. Abo...

'In the Flow' by Via Li is a stunning example of modern figurative painting that combines vibrant, emotional depth with abstract form. Measuring 48" x 36", this acrylic on canvas cap...

Signed figures in cityscape oil on canvas circa 1950 by sought after French impressionist painter Edouard Cortes. This stunning and wonderfully coloured work depicts a view of The Av...

White,Snow ,Wood, Winter,Forest,Mountain,Russia Published in a monographic catalogue Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015) 1937: he was born in Dne...

Blocking Study pair #1 and #2, portrait of a blonde woman, by Gordon Cook (American, 1927-1985). Circa 1960. Signed on verso "G. Cook (3) #1. unframed. Image size: 24"H x 20"W each. Bay area estate sale find. Gordon Cook was born in 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington where he received his B.F.A in 1950. Cook then went on to study fundamentals and life drawing at The American Academy of Art* in Chicago. The same year he studied intaglio* printmaking with Vera Berdich at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago*. He took graduate courses and continued studying intaglio printmaking under artist Mauricio Lasansky at the State University of Iowa. In 1951, Cook moved to San Francisco. Soon after his works received the journeyman's card in International Typographical Union, Local 21. He began exhibiting his prints, drawings, and paintings at the Porpoise Gallery in San Francisco. Four years later, Cook became a charter member of the Bay Printmakers Society and exhibited in their annual exhibitions at the Oakland Art Museum for the next five years. His etchings portrayed mainly San Francisco landscapes such as the Golden Gate Park, Diamond Heights, and Lake Merced as well as flowers, especially roses. He participated in his first weekly drawing group with artist Alvin Light, Manuel Neri, Joan Brown, and William H. Brown. Cook also taught at the San Francisco Art Institute*. His etchings where exhibited in a one-man exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, in the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts. At this point Cook returned to painting. Moving to Rio Vista...

Signed figures in cityscape oil on panel circa 1940 by sought after French impressionist painter Edouard Cortes. This stunning and wonderfully coloured work depicts a view of a flowe...

The main theme of his works are portraits. He chooses contrasting and sensual colors, making confident and powerful strokes. The image of a woman in the artist's works remains both c...

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...

Genevieve Hamel Mystique Oil on Wood Panel Year: 2024 Size: 30 x 40 x 1.625 inches Signed by hand COA provided *wired and ready to hang Genevieve Hamel’s passions for design and n...

OLD MASTER PISSARRO LARGE CANVAS OIL PAINTING 20th CENTURY FRAMED “Good condition" ..Piece has been cleaned good condition for age (see pictures) OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING LARGE S...

Village Street Scene with Figure signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 7.5 x 10 inches Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with min...

Artist: Eduard Matevosyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Cardboard Year: 2025 Style: Portrait art Title: Silvia Size: 16" x 12" x 0.1'' ...

Sabrina Zhou’s Breath of the Peonies, a 24-inch square oil painting on canvas, radiates elegance and grace through its harmonious depiction of a vibrant floral arrangement. Known for...

"Micky" by John Young-Hunter (British 1874-1955) signed and dated 1920 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 50 x 31 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and soun...

This oil painting framed is part of my private collection. Lucien Durand was a French painter. I have several of his pieces. HI art work has been offered at auction multiple times.

French Impressionist Oil on Canvas after a painting by Paul Cézanne titled 'Le Jardinier Vallier' (R950, FWN547). The painting is titled and signed 'élève de beaux arts d' Aix' to th...

Walter Emerson Baum Manayunk, 1953 Signed and dated lower right; titled and dated on the reverse Oil on board 12 x 14 inches Walter Baum was born December 14, 1884 in Sellersville,...

Impressionist New York City winter city-scene depicting Flatiron at Sunset in New York City. Cars and pedestrians are painted in a most intimate, yet energetic way. Christopher is known for capturing the beauty and simplicity of an earlier time of the 20th Century; old New York, families working together, villages and farms and friends taking walks together. Many are depicted in recognizable historical settings and this piece is an excellent example of this as he captures a snow-filled historic setting of New York with the calm, endearing charm of the American Flags and buildings with snow. Christopher engages his audience with the quick use of brushwork and great attention to picking up the energy passionately of his subjects. This painting is signed by the artist lower right and it comes comes housed in a beautiful wood frame and ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso. Art measures 10 x 8 inches Framed measures 12 x 14 inches Christopher Willett, was born in 1959 in Bucks County Pennsylvania and is mostly known for his landscape paintings. Willett, a painter with a family lineage dating back to ancestors arriving in this country aboard the Mayflower and Victory, settling Plymouth. Some recorded family history finds a Willett ancestor, Augustine Willett whom was a Captain of historic repute under the command of General Washington. Additionally, in more recent history, Willett artisans became renowned for their designs and beautiful works in stained glass that adorn the Bryn Athen Cathedral- for the Pit Cairn estate. Willett, is also a descendant of the renowned painter Edward Hicks...

Portrait of a Chic Lady French School, 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 21.75 x 18 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good con...

François Désiré Antoine Gailliard. Belgian ( b.1861 – d.1932 ). Le Petit Jardinier, 1887. Oil On Canvas. Signed & Dated Lower Right. Image size 36.6 inches x 28.5 inches ( 93cm x 72.5cm ). Frame size 41.7 inches x 33.5 inches ( 106cm x 85cm ). Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Belgian luminist artist François Gailliard and is dated 1887. The canvas and the painted surface have benefitted from cleaning, restoration and conservation, which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. The painting is presented and supplied in its original frame. The frame has been restored and reinforced with supporting brackets along with new replacement hanging fittings. This antique painting is now in very good condition. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The painting is signed and dated lower right. The renowned Belgian luminist painter, François Désiré Antoine Gailliard (also known as Frans or Franz Gailliard) was born in November 1861, in Brussels, Belgium. He was the son of Désiré Gailliard, a baker, and Anne Hubert. He grew up during a period when the country’s artistic landscape was flourishing. Raised in an atmosphere that encouraged artistic expression, Gailliard showed an early talent for drawing and painting. He pursued formal training at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, one of Belgium’s most prestigious art institutions. There, he studied under influential artists and developed the foundational skills that would shape his career. Gailliard initially joined the studio of Jean-François Portaels, then went on to study with Jules Hoeterickx, François Bossuet, and James Ensor. He also worked alongside Fernand Khnopt and became friends with James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the American artist, who he met in 1887 during stays in Berlin and Paris. He became part of the artistic and intellectual circles of Belgium, and other close friends included artists such as Alfred Stevens, Jean-Louis Forain and Félicien Rops. Finally, he joined the studio of Jean-Léon Gérôme in Paris. The academic environment in Brussels exposed Gailliard to various artistic traditions, but his work reflected an interest in pushing beyond academic conventions. Gailliard was particularly drawn to the evolving styles of the time, especially Realism and early explorations of Impressionism and Luminism, which would later define his signature style. Gailliard’s early work showed influences from the Barbizon School and other European Realists, focusing on meticulous, lifelike representations of nature, figures, and everyday scenes. Like many artists of his generation, he was deeply impacted by the works of French artists such as Jean-François Millet and Camille Corot, who emphasized the beauty in the ordinary and the rural. This focus on realism, combined with a sensitivity to light and atmosphere, became a defining feature of Gailliard’s work. However, Gailliard also admired Impressionism and its experimental use of colour and light. By the late 19th century, the work of French Impressionists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir had gained international attention, and Belgian artists, including Gailliard, were beginning to incorporate these new approaches into their own work. His art became a fusion of detailed realism and a growing interest in capturing fleeting moments, light, and atmosphere—characteristics that placed him in alignment with Belgium’s Luminism movement. Gailliard’s paintings from this period are characterized by their use of light and their focus on everyday scenes, especially those connected to nature and the rural life of Belgium. While he was not a strict follower of Impressionist techniques, his work often employed similar methods, particularly the soft, diffused use of colour to create atmosphere. “Le Petit Jardinier” (1887), is one of his most notable works and exemplifies his ability to render both figures and nature with careful attention to light. Gailliard’s paintings were usually large canvases presenting genre scenes, portraits, nudes and landscapes. His works often highlighted the beauty in the ordinary and displayed a sense of quiet dignity and respect for his subjects. He also produced news cartoons, presented in French, Belgian and English weekly newspapers such as Le patriote illustré, Le petit bleu, and the London Illustrated News. Gailliard’s work was regularly exhibited both in Belgium and abroad. He presented his first painting at the 1881 Brussels Salon, then from 1882 to 1891 exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français de Paris. He also exhibited in Berlin, and participated in major exhibitions, including those organized by influential art societies in Belgium such as Les XX and La Libre Esthétique, both known for promoting avant-garde art. Although Gailliard was not a founding member of these groups, his participation in their exhibitions placed him alongside other significant artists of his time, and he gained a reputation for his refined style and technical mastery. In 1897 he painted a portrait of King Chulalongkorn of Siam during his official visit to Belgium. Gailliard married Julie Constantine Maus in Brussels in 1898. They had a son, Jean-Jacques Gailliard, who also became an artist, designer and engraver. As Gailliard matured as an artist, his style remained rooted in realism and Luminism, though he also incorporated elements of Symbolism and Romanticism. His later works showed a deepening appreciation for mood and emotion, with a focus on portraits, landscapes, and scenes that often carried a sense of introspection. His paintings evoke a sense of calm and reflection, with light used not just to illuminate but to convey a deeper emotional or symbolic meaning. Gailliard went on to become the director of the Academy of Fine Arts of Saint Gilles, where, through the later efforts of his son, his reputation lives on. François Gailliard died in 1932 in Saint-Gilles, Brussels, where a street was named after him. He left behind a body of work that, while perhaps overshadowed by more radical movements of the time, remained respected for its craftsmanship and its commitment to realism and light. In the decades following his death, his work has been rediscovered and appreciated for its role in bridging the gap between Realism and the evolving movements of Impressionism and Luminism in Belgium. In 1957 he was given a retrospective tribute exhibition in the City Hall of Saint Gilles, organised by the Group d’Art Saint Gillois. Today, Gailliard’s paintings are celebrated for their quiet elegance, their masterful treatment of light, and their sensitive portrayal of everyday life. His work continues to be exhibited in Belgian art institutions, and he is regarded as one of the key figures of late 19th and early 20th century Belgian art. © Big Sky Fine Art “Le Petit Jardinier” (1887) by François Gailliard (also known as Franz or Frans Gailliard) is a captivating and significant oil on canvas painting, signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner. In this evocative piece, a young boy, dressed in a blue apron over a striped shirt, stands confidently against a textured background of warm, earthy tones. His gaze is calm and proud. He holds a red geranium plant in a terracotta plant pot...

This lovely impressionist painting portrays what appears to be a family outing or picnic. There are many beautifully dressed women with their children in a park setting. Oddly, what appears to be missing are men, or their husbands. Perhaps it’s a women’s organization that included their young children. The scene must depict late spring or summer, given the foliage and their beautiful dresses. The colors are bright and cheerful and the late impressionist style is clearly evident. The artist appears to have signed the painting lower left, but it is very difficult to completely decipher. The date, 1925, seems to be clearer. All in all, this work is a one-of-a-kind period painting that will enhance any sophisticated room or setting. The frame is a soft lemon gold period cove frame that may be just a bit older than the work by about 10 years. This work has been recently professionally repaired, cleaned and varnished. Both the painting and the frame are in very good condition. There are a few professional repairs to the canvas, only visible from the patches shown on the backside. The frame has a few minor blemishes here and there, expected with its age. The canvas measures 18” x 22” and the overall framed dimensions are 24 1/2” x 28 1/2”. Visible on the reverse side is a vintage label that reads “Art...

Famous Edinburgh scene with the foggy Castle on the Mount from the North Bridge, and a bustling city scene below. Impressionist style, dating to mid 1920s/1930s, presenting a glimps...

Hovsep Pushman is celebrated for romantic and exotic subjects such as Nubian princesses, Kurdish tribesmen, itinerant gypsies, and in our example a noble Reader of the Koran. Many of...

Gorgeous oil-on-canvas of a reclining nude female figure by Monterey California-area artist Patricia Gillfillan (American, 1924-2016). Signed "Gillfillan" lower left. Unframed. Size,...

"Window" is a modern impressionist painting of a seated woman looking out her window at a beautiful Tuscan Landscape. She wears a yellow dress and a dark jacket. The natural light b...

A really charming little oil capturing an idyllic snapshot of farm workers and their family harvesting in the sunshine Attributed to Léon Augustin L'Hermitte (1844-1925) Harvesters ...

Mid century nude figure study of a woman in a blue chair by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984). Unsigned, but acquired with a collection of her work. Presented ...

Signed, dedicated and dated oil on panel figure in landscape by French impressionist painter Victor Alfred Paul Vignon. The piece depicts a lone woman walking along a snow covered tr...

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Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Sailors and Seagulls by the Seaside By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.5 x 8.75 inches (height ...

Arthur Clifton Goodwin Boston Square Signed lower left Oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches A painter especially known for street and waterfront scenes of Boston, Arthur Clifton Goodwin di...

The painting “Strong and Bold” from the series painting of Emily’s Diary portrays a compelling depiction of an African woman adorned with a nourishing Afrocentric hairstyle The fac...

A stunning oil painting by Albert Munghard depicting figures by a Dutch Canal, this piece was created after the great Dutch artist of the times Heinric...