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Figurative Paintings For Sale
Style: Abstract
Color:  Beige
Yellow Car with Woman and Puppet
Located in ATLANTA, GA
Born in Moscow, Idaho,and raised in Seattle, Robert Jessup received his BFA from the University of Washington in 1975 and his MFA from the University of Iowa in 1979. His work has be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Father & Son - colorful, expressive, abstracted figurative, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This charming, unembellished portrait of a little boy held closely by his father as they wade in the water is by Pat Service. The backdrop for the painting is lime green…a summer col...
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Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mid Century Lake Anza Berkeley Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Landscape W/C
Located in Soquel, CA
Brilliantly colorful mid century expressive abstracted landscape of Lake Anza in Berkeley by Bay Area artist Howard Margolis (American, 1927-2015). Signed “Margolis” in lower right c...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Sophie
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sophie is an expressive and highly individualistic Post Impressionist work reminiscent of Chaim Soutine. Cottavoz isn known and celebrated for using incredibly thick paint that is a...
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1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flower Temple. Large Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Francesca Owen is an award winning contemporary fine art painter and a former Slade graduate where she studied under some influential artists such as Dame Phyllida Barlow RA CBE, And...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled
Located in Toronto, ON
Original Oil on Canvas Hand Signed by Jürgen Görg
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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Für Sascha
Located in Berlin, DE
Hans Bohlmann Für Sascha 2022 Acryl auf Leinwand 150 x 150 cm Hans Bohlmann studierte von 1991 bis 1996 Malerei- und Grafik an der Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig bei...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Die Meise
Located in Berlin, DE
Hans Bohlmann Die Meise 2021 Acryl auf Leinwand 50 x 60 cm Hans Bohlmann studierte von 1991 bis 1996 Malerei- und Grafik an der Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig bei Pr...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Ring Three" Abstracted Caryatid Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous abstracted figurative of Caryatids titled "Ring Three" by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed, titled, and dated "Warner 1970" on verso. Displayed in rustic wood ...
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1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

The Dance Of Aarna And The Maharaja Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
A leading exponent of contemporary art in Europe, Paul Wadsworth utilises a palette of vibrant colours to achieve his signature paintings redolent of people and place. Expressionism ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"WHEN YOU FOCUS ON THE GOOD" Painting 47" x 59" inch by Masha Iv
Located in Culver City, CA
"WHEN YOU FOCUS ON THE GOOD" Painting 47" x 59" inch by Masha Iv ABOUT: Masha Iv is a Russian artist, performer and fashion designer who works in various ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Ceramic, Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

KING CHARLES’ BIRTHDAY AT HORSE GUARDS PARADE, LONDON
Located in Deddington, GB
original Watercolour Image size: H:25 cm x W:41 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:25 cm x W:41 cm x D:0.1cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Painted at the barriers during the celebration of King Charles' Birthday in June 2023
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Break Free
Located in Singapore, SG
Our wishes, aspirations and the urge for freedom does not always come from within us. Consciously or unconsciously we are bound with others. Our friends, relatives and family usually...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pen

Gertrude
Located in Deddington, GB
‘Gertrude’ is an original abstract painting on board by contemporary artist Wendi Weller. Oil pastel mark making details are added to many layers of acryl...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Pink Mountain Orchard. Large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are heavily worked with layers of richly applied paint, the result is paintings that sing w...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Golden Hour in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

Psychedelic Abstract Interior with Mirror in Oil on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Psychedelic Abstract Interior with Mirror in Oil on Paper Moody abstract interior by Jennie T. Rafton (American, b. 1925). An interior of a house in shown with a large round mirror....
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Figures at work or Play Abstraction Watercolor and Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Figures at work or Play Abstraction Watercolor and Acrylic on Paper My favorite of the Collection. A bold figurative painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Mountain Pool Swim: Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are heavily worked with layers of richly applied paint, the result is paintings that sing w...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Antique Gold/White " T4RK9, Abstract, 21st Century, Acrylic, Clay
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, he connects contemporary art with tradition. The natural clay color bestows the pictures with a completely special dim texture which stands in an exciting contrast with the delicate luster of the acrylic color. The features of the clay color allow a more intensive treatment of the surface. Often, there are lines, scratches or breaks in the surface, as if the canvas had been covered with a fair patina. More subtle strokes in the color bring graphic characters to mind, color gradients natural phenomena, divided canvasses the contrast which is immanent in everything: the principle of yin and yan. Roger König's works are in private collections worldwide. His admirers include leading figures in international business, film and media. Submit Best Offer, all reasonable offers will be considered Signed front 'Roger König'; signed reverse 'Roger König' This original artwork includes a Certificate of Authenticity . The piece will be stamped from Roger König Art...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

"My Shining Heart" Gold and Silver Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Glass

Sundown
Located in London, Chelsea
This contemporary painting by Chin H Shin is part of his 'Urban Jungle' series which focuses on capturing the vibrant character of New York City. The dynamic spirit of the brushwork and gesture involved in this artwork romantisises on the magic of an area that is bathed in rich history and culture. Incorporated is a mystical and mysterious palette of fiery red hues, reflective of sunset colours. An innovative approach to creating an impression of colour and light suffuses a lyricism, creating a visual image that is poetically woven together in illuminating tones. A clear influence of Korean calligraphy combined with Expressionism is synergised in this piece, producing a unique impression of the metrapolis. An everyday cityscape is transformed as the artist demonstrates merging of abstraction and figuration to describe the bright artificial glow and architectural giants that are distinctive to the place. This original work of art is painted in oils on canvas, hand signed by the artist and ready to be displayed. Artist Biography In his native South Korea, Chin H. Shin began studying the fundamentals of fine art from a young age. He trained in the basic principles of oil painting and watercolour, but still desiring more, Shin immigrated to the United States in pursuit of further education in the fine arts. In New York, he studied the Western tradition, familiarizing himself with the works of masters such as Camille Corot and Edward Hopper -- both of whom would continue to serve as sources of inspiration for Shin to this day. After his studies, Shin earned his Masters of Fine Art from Long Island University. In most recent years, Shin has dedicated his focus on New York cityscapes. The expressiveness of New York City -- its brilliant culture, vast history, and even the very streets of the metropolis -- has continued to inform his work as he develops his artistic voice. Shin’s ultimate goal is to transform the scenes of daily life into a kind of visual poetry through his technical mastery of breaking down color and light. That visual poetry is the basis of a new kind of art form which Shin hopes to create and convey, influenced by Korean calligraphy and the bold brushstrokes of Expressionism.  Shin remains active in the art scene, showcasing his work at various art galleries including the Transform Gallery in New York City, Williams Gallery in New Jersey, Bucks County Gallery of Art in Pennsylvania, the Greenwich House Gallery in Ohio, Geary Gallery in Connecticut, and Saks Galleries in Denver, Colorado. He is also featured in the 2019 “Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere” exhibition at the I.D.E.A. Museum in Arizona, and has participated in The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in Brooklyn, New York.  Chin H Shin has a Master of Art Degree from Long Island University. His past affiliations include Oil Painters of America, American Society of Marine Artist, and Portrait Society of America, and has also been Juror of Award for Bold Brush International Art Competition and also current winner of The Bold Brush Award.  Artist Statement “The Basic philosophy of my art is bringing the huge Power or energy from nature or daily life. My abstract does not come from the direct practice of Abstract on canvas, I explore my own abstract without giving up what I see in front of me.” – Chin H Shin Recent Past Exhibitions • 2020 Juror of Award at Boldbrush Art Competition • 2020 The Boldbrush Award at Faso International Competition • 2019 Autumn Art Show at Saks Gallery, Denver, CO • 2019 Weather or Not: IDEA Museum Art Show in Arizona • 2017 The Other Art Fair-Brooklyn, New York • 2016 Group Art Show at Transform Art Gallery, New York • 2014 Solo Art Show, Huntington, NY • 2014 A Judge for Boldbrush Art Competition • 2013 Solo Art Show, Locust Valley...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Half Way 8
Located in Fresno, CA
"Half Way 8", an Oil on Canvas painting of Sienna and very pale aqua-blue. Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Man Drinking Beer in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Man Drinking Beer in Acrylic on Paper Whimsical portrait by Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). A piece of burlap is applied...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Burlap, Paper, Acrylic

"Indelible, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Indelible" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted dark patterned figure standing in a patterned interior setting. Artist Statement...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African American collage painting w/ figures, blue
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Every Time I Feel the Spirit" is a collage / painting created from acrylic and collage on leather mounted on MDF panel with predominant blue. The work itse...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Leather, Archival Paper

Peaches & Cream Meadows Delight, Lucy Moore, Floral art, contemporary art
Located in Deddington, GB
Peaches & Cream Meadow Delight by Lucy Moore [2022] original and hand signed by the artist Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:60 cm x W:60 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ceremony
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Signed lower right,
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Untitled
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Untitled" is a painting by artist David Smith. The work is signed and dated in the upper left "David Smith (symbol) 1936". When David Smith set up a workshop on the Brooklyn Navy P...
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1930s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Expressionist Figure
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract expressionist figure, a seated blonde female nude with dynamic expressive lines by San Francisco artist Michael William Egglest...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Charcoal, Paper, Pencil

"Planned Parenthood", contemporary red & warm tan abstract acrylic & spray paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pieces is part of a 22 painting series I created for my MFA thesis in 2017. The abstraction in this series is effected through symbolic gestures, distinctive lines, and organi...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Doubts
Located in Yerevan, AM
Doubts, 60x50 cm
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Abstract Expressionist Tempera on Paper Figurative -- The Pilot and His Plane
By Jean Kellogg
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful abstract expressionist figurative of a pilot and his plane attributed to Jean Kellogg (American, 1910 - 1995), circa 1970. Unsigned. (Purchased ...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Tempera

Skittles & Riddles: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, green
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Skittles & Riddles" is a collage / painting created from acrylic and collage on leather mounted on MDF panel with predominant blue. The work itself is 24" x 22", framed to 24.5" x 2...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Leather, Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Archival Paper

"Still life with books 2" Oil Painting 43" x 43" in by Sanjar Djabbarov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Still life with books 2" Oil Painting 43" x 43" in by Sanjar Djabbarov ABOUT Sanjar Djabbarov was born in Gulistan, the capital of the Sirdaria Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Portrait Painting by Peter Keil - Black & Tan
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful Peter Keil original painting. Keil's signature style is shown in these Picasso inspired portraits. These portraits are characteristic of Keil's work in the 1980s when the...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic, Board

"Barcelona Nights" Abstract Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Painting
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Provincetown (Cape Cod landscape)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful double-sided abstract painting by American artist, James Floyd Clymer (1893-1982). Docks in Winter, ca.1930. Watercolor and pencil on paper measures 15.25 x 20.5 inches. Si...
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Early 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Rag Paper, Pencil

Family Portrait (Large Multimedia Contemporary Abstract Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
"I have been painting seriously for somewhere around 35 years, but have only ever sold regionally - most recently, through my gallery on Magazine Street in New Orleans. Through 1stDi...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic

Seventies Sunset I, Kidney Mirage Shapes in Pastel Warm Tones, Rainbow Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Seventies Sunset I" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by artist Ryan Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Walls of Palmyra No.7
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nizar Sabour was born in Latakia and now lives and works in Damascus and Moscow. He received his PhD in art philosophy from Strugunov Academy in Moscow, the influence of Middle Eastern culture is reflected in his work and splits between two themes, the first has religious undertones, focusing on the artist’s fascination with historical imagery and icons whether Christian, Islamic or non-Abrahamic traditions and the second theme is very poetic. His images tend to appear archaic, utilizing traditional elements silkscreened with paint, sand, and ash on canvas, with a flattened perspective and spots of colored shapes. Inspired by ancient Middle Eastern culture, religious iconography...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Waiting Years, Monotype with Chinecolle, Abstract Figurative Art, 30 x 22
Located in Houston, TX
Waiting Years is a Monotype with Chinecolle and displays bold and bright colors to highlight this abstract figurative work of art. This is a new series of monotypes by Charlotte Seifert...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Handmade Paper

Water's Edge, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster depicts a crowded summer coastline at low tide filled with tourists of all ages. Strollers gather at the water's edge enjoying the beach. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

"Selina" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Acrylic

"Aqua Terra" Abstract Painting 31" x 31" inch by Amal Nasr
Located in Culver City, CA
"Aqua Terra" Abstract Painting 31" x 31" inch by Amal Nasr “New Horizon” series There is a constant quest to restore the joy of discovery and the pleasure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"My Tequila Sunrise Heart" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

April in Paris, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This painting of an outdoor cafe in Paris is so full of life, you can almost hear the people engaged in conversation," says Faye Vander Veer. "From the waiter in the foreground to the waiter standing in the doorway, you can feel the energy." Through her loose brushwork and sense of perspective, Faye draws you into the painting so you too can experience a sunny April in Paris...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Encounter
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The themes visited in this show stem from a desire to extend the vocabulary of my painting while forming a metaphor for the chaos of contemporary life. The title, Escalade, has differing and complimentary functions in English and French. Continuing to paint, over a lengthening career, the medium poses more questions than answers. The title is a reference to my attempt to overcome these difficulties through the expansion of my painting language. The title also refers to the escalation of crises in the world at large. It is the larger picture in which I am a small person trying to make my way. In a concrete sense, the title also refers to a strategy I have taken in a number of these paintings. That is, to re-examine very small paintings...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In Motion, ballerinas .
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Oil on canvas. Signed lower right Koko. The artist certificate is available.
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Paloma 1972" by Peter Keil Colorful Abstract Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
An original colorful abstract painting titled "Paloma" by Peter Keil. Signed and dated by the artist. Keil had few named muses - Paloma being one of them; making this a rare work though still characterized by his signature Picasso inspired style. Acrylic on canvas; comes framed in a vintage metal frame...
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20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Blenheim - View to the Monument by Jon Rowland, Original painting, Art on Paper
Located in Deddington, GB
Blenheim - View to the Monument by Jon Rowland Original painting on paper, signed and unframed. Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:42 cm x W:30 cm One of a series of small sketch paintings that record scenes from key locations in the parkland of Blenheim Palace. Jon is one of six contemporary artists chosen to be part of an exhibition celebrating 300 years of Capability Brown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Sacred Family, 1950s Abstract Figurative Oil Painting, Red Blue White Green
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled (Sacred Family)" is an abstract oil painting on board by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968) circa 1950. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Abstracted view of several figures standing together in a group, painted in colors of black, red, blue, green, orange, yellow, and white. Presented in a vintage frame, outer dimensions measure 34 ½ x 29 x 1 ¼ inches. Image size is 23 ½ x 18 ¾ inches. Expedited and international shipping is available - please contact us for a quote. About the artist: Charles Bunnell developed a love for art at a very young age. As a child in Kansas City, Missouri, he spent much of his time drawing. When he was unable to find paper he drew on walls and in the margins of textbooks for which he was often fined. Around 1915, Bunnell moved with his family to Colorado Springs, Colorado. He served in World War I and later used his GI Training to study at the Broadmoor Art Academy (later renamed the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center) during 1922 and 1923. In 1922, he married fellow student, Laura Palmer...
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1950s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

'I'll Be Back, ' by XVALA, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
'I'll Be Back,' by XVALA is a mixed media painting and colorful screen print with iridescent oil stick painting featuring the theme of the 'New World Order.' It was produced in 2015/16. The phrase 'I'll Be Back' is printed on the top and bottom margins of the work with the words 'New World Order' on the top margin. Three heads are stacked in the center of the canvas with the 'all seeing eye' on the top of the head. XVALA's art illuminates the hidden fallout spawned from our high tech Internet age. His 'Fear Google' campaign exposed the decay of privacy and 'No Delete' used hacked nude celebrity photos to highlight loss of control over personal information. The artist has worked with trash from the homes of Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and others, as well as dirt from the graves of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. The dirt appears in the New World Order collection as part of a pyramidal, 3D printed, living ant farm...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Screen

Untitled no. 7, from the Choreographer Series (Fran, Swiss Alps).
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Acrylic on rag paper signed lower right. Gallery certificate of authenticity available.
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Spring Trio.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Koko’s musician series is part of his background as a classically trained musician. His love of classical music inspired a series of original paintings exploring the movement of mus...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Ragged Gloves (Triptych)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The themes visited in this show stem from a desire to extend the vocabulary of my painting while forming a metaphor for the chaos of contemporary life. The title, Escalade, has differing and complimentary functions in English and French. Continuing to paint, over a lengthening career, the medium poses more questions than answers. The title is a reference to my attempt to overcome these difficulties through the expansion of my painting language. The title also refers to the escalation of crises in the world at large. It is the larger picture in which I am a small person trying to make my way. In a concrete sense, the title also refers to a strategy I have taken in a number of these paintings. That is, to re-examine very small paintings...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Divus 30
Located in Burlingame, CA
Jylian Gustlin’s paintings are process driven – when looking at her work there is a sense the painting was “made” with effort, intention and even strength. The artist starts with an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Goldie" Abstract Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, 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.

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