Figurative Paintings

Femme Mettant Son Bas by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871 - 1961) Oil on canvas 100 x 56 cm (39 ⅜ x 22 inches) Signed and dated lower left, G. Manzana 1905 This work is accompanied by...

A wonderful oil on canvas circa 1908 by French post impressionist painter Henri Liénard de Saint-Délis depicting a boat docked at the harbour in the harb...

Portrait of Young Lady French School, early 1900's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 21 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: very good and sound condition

*UK BUYERS WILL PAY AN ADDITIONAL 5% IMPORT DUTY ON TOP OF THE ABOVE PRICE Les Bateaux Lavoir, Paris by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961) Oil on canvas 38 x 46 cm (15 x 18 ¹/₈ in...

It is always wonderful to be able to do original research on a mysterious painting by a mysterious artist. Born in Paris in 1867, Marthe Alers-Abran died tragically young in the same...

Georges MANZANA-PISSARRO (1871-1961) Jeune femme à l'ombre d'un arbre Circa : 1903 Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard Format of the work: 27 x 36 cm Stamp of the artist on the back...

Turn of Century American Figurative Maine Lobster Fisherman - Grandfather's Joy A Old Lobster Fisherman ponders the future and the joy of grandchildren. Wonderful turn of century Ame...

The Return from Fishing (Original Title: Il Ritorno dalla Pesca), is an original oil painting realized by Giovan Battista Filosa in 1908. Some fishermen seen from behind, in the blue light of the sky, with the vesuvius in the background, are the protagonists of the painting in "Il ritorno dalla pesca" by Giovan Battista Filosa (Castellamare di Stabia 1850 - Naples 1935) student of the famous Neapolitan painter...

*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Pont du Chemin de Fer à Moret by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961) Oil on canvas 54.5 x 65.2 cm (21 ¹/₂ x 25 ⁵/₈ inc...

Portrait of a young woman in a white blouse in the style of William Merritt Chase. ( American Impressionism). This work was most likely painted from life and is wonderfully painted a...

'La Brune au Tableau de Nu' by Ludovic Rodo Pissarro Oil on canvas 60 x 81.5 cm (23 ⅝ x 32 ⅛ inches) Signed lower left, Ludovic Rodo Executed circa 1910 T...

Edmond Suau (1871-1929) Une Académie, Standing man, oil on canvas signed lower left 88 x 70 cm In quite good condition, some damages - small lacks of painting - in the lower part, ...

Herman N. Hyneman (1849 - 1907) Sensation in Wall Street, New York, 1903 Oil on canvas 24 x 16 inches Signed and dated lower left Provenance: Roger King, Newport, Rhode Island Herman N. Hyneman was a noted American portrait and figure painter with ties to both Philadelphia and New York. He was born July 27,1849 to Leon and Adeline Hyneman in Philadelphia. ("Who Was Who in American Art" lists his birth date as either 1849 or 1859, but we have confirmed that the birth date is 1849). Virtually nothing is known about his early years, but given the fact that the family resided in a wealthy section of Philadelphia and the fact that he traveled to Paris to study in the studio of Leon Bonnat when he was but 20 years old, it is presumed that the family was financially comfortable if not well to do. Hyneman exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1879 and 1881, which was quite an accomplishment given his tender age. He returned to the United States in 1882 and after a year in Philadelphia, he established a studio at 58 West 57th Street, New York, NY, where he painted portraits to support himself and scenes of beautiful fair-skinned women walking in the snow to exhibit at major exhibitions throughout the United States. Hyneman exhibited at the the Brooklyn Art Association in 1882, 1883 and 1884 and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1883 and 1888. Beginning in 1882 and continuing up until 1905, he exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design. Despite the fact that he exhibited fourteen paintings at the National Academy over a span of three different decades, he was never elected as a member. In the 1880's his paintings sold for between $100 and $1500, which were substantial sums for that period. Hyneman also exhibited at the Salmagundi Club and the Philadelphia Art Club and was a member of each organization. He won a medal at the American Art Society in 1904 and also exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute. A handwritten label on one of his paintings indicates that he also exhibited in Budapest, Hungary. In 1892, Hyneman married the noted artist Juliet Jolley (aka Jolly), who had previously modeled for him. Thereafter, they shared a studio and on at least one occasion exhibited together. The February 5, 1896 edition of the "New York Times" reported on a "pleasant studio reception" at 58 West 57th Street where the paintings of both Herman and Juliet were shown to members of New York Society including Mr. And Mrs. Edwin Blashfield. At least one of Hyneman's Painting " A Sensation on Wall Street" which depicted a lovely young woman in fur coat with Muff in front of the Stock Exchange, was made into a post card and reproductions of his paintings are known to exist, although not plentiful. At least one etching is known, "Desdemona," which was reproduced in a book by Frederic Stokes. Herman Hyneman...

Gorgeous turn of the 20th Century Mount Shasta landscape by Anna Carver Bingham (American, 1849 - 1924), 1901. Several deer gather around calm waters that...

'Chinatown, San Francisco', gouache on fine art paper, by Edward Wilson Currier (1903). Spofford Alley in San Francisco's Chinatown is best known for an address (number 36) where Dr. Sun Yat-Sen plotted the overthrow of China's last dynasty. During Prohibition, it was the site of turf battles over local bootlegging and protection rackets. Today it is lined with seniors' community centres. However, the quiet alley livens up in the evenings when a Chinese orchestra strikes up a tune, mah-jongg games begin with a cascade of clicking tiles, and barbers and florists use the pretence of sweeping their doorsteps to gossip. In this artist's depiction, a man smokes a long-stemmed Chinese pipe under the awning and colourful lanterns hanging from the wooden supports while a child looks on. The artwork is interesting from several standpoints including architectural, cultural and historical. Shortly after this work was painted, the neighbourhood was completely destroyed in the 1906 earthquake that levelled most of the city. From 1910 to 1940, Chinese immigrants were detained at the Angel Island...

John George Brown (1831 - 1913) Flower Girl, circa 1900 Watercolor on paper 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches Signed lower left Period Hand Carved Foster Brothers Fram...

Charming mid century oil painting of two horses at watering trough by William M. Lemos, Santa Cruz and San Francisco artist (American, 1861-1942), circa 1900. Writing on verso is in ...

Frank Hutchens was an American Impressionist painter known for his gentle landscapes and portraits. Indeed, one reviewer in the New York Times called h...

The Mills in Montmartre, Paris, 1907 Oil on wood panel signed (illegible) and dated "07" on the lower left 18 x 20 cm in good condition : a small inpainting visible on the left borde...

Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: Martha Walter (1875-1976) Born in Philadelphia in 1875, Martha Walter attended Girls’ High School followed by the Pennsylva...

The story of the Belle époque in one portrait When it comes to glamour, no period in the history of art can compete with the Belle époque. A generation of highly talented artists developed new styles of portraiture that not only showed fashionable taste and elegance – but also the tensions and changes to come that lured behind the surface of this glittering age. One of them was John da Costa (1867–1931) also – involuntarily – known as “The John Singer Sargent of children’s portraits”. The time period between the Franco-Prussian war of 1871 and the outbreak of the first world war of 1914 was an unusually peaceful and prosperous one – at least on the surface. The decades leading up to the largest and most destructive war the world had ever seen were characterized by a combination of industrial boom, cosmopolitan life, the birth of modern art and literature and political movements that eventually would change society forever. In other words, it was a melting pot for many phenomenon and societal transformations that we still today are affected by, not least in the form of art. Breaking away from the more conservative academic traditions, new styles of painting of varying radicality emerged and both chocked and delighted audiences. When it comes to portraiture, names like John Singer Sargent and Anders Zorn conquered international audiences with their electrifying paintings of high society, politicians and celebrities of the era. Their erringly light brushwork created an almost dreamlike atmosphere where everything from the sheerness of dress fabrics, subtle lights of ballroom evenings and dense psychological facial expressions vibrated with the zeitgeist. Initially controversial and breaking with traditional expectations, eventually it was this kind of portraits that became the “dernier cri”, a hallmark of good taste and ultimately the very essence of the Belle époque. And it is here, in the vibrant field of portraiture, that John da Costa finds his place and artistic calling. Born in Teignmouth in southern England, a career in the arts was not an obvious choice for John da Costa. Teignmouth, however, beautifully located in the Devon landscape with its proximity to the roaring sea and picturesque fields, was a small fishing town far away from urban life and the art scene. It appears that it was rather early on that his artistic talent became evident, and after studies in Southampton and Paris he eventually established himself as a prominent painter who would soon achieve an international reputation. Interestingly, he was for a period a member of the Newlyn artist colony in Cornwall, not too far from his hometown, where the natural light inspired numerous artists to explore a new realism “En plein air”, not unlike the more famous Barbizon School in France. However, this path, although certainly an important experience, was not right for da Costa who soon searched for other artistic inspiration. Fellow artist Norman Garstin noted with grief his departure from the colony, but new adventures were on their way and they would take on the form of portraiture. It is hard for us today to understand how esteemed and culturally important the genre of portraiture was during this time. Portraits were constantly discussed and commented on, not only in their function of depicting a person but also as an artistic expression of its own, expanding the notion of what art was capable of documenting in terms of the human psyche, the mood of the time and of course the specific temperament and visions of the artist. Furthermore – and not unimportant – it was also an especially lucrative genre for a younger artist, who could more easily get an income through portraits while at the same time challenging themselves artistically. Painting portraits demanded social skills, patience to deal with customers and a real understanding of different identities, ideals, fashions and particular wishes that each sitter might have. And then, the opinions of art critics and audience was also important to consider. In other words, portraiture is far from only capturing the likeness of a person – it is a deeply psychological, artistic and entrepreneurial endeavor. John Singer Sargent is perhaps the prime example of the complexity of Belle époque portraiture; it seems that he with a few meticulous but light brushstrokes could express an entire identity and of person and an era in a portrait. Perhaps this is why his style became so admired, and why so many artists were inspired to paint in a similar manner. Da Costa was far from alone in his fascination for swift, elegant brushwork in Sargent’s manner – but he was unusual in his ability to interpret it in his own distinct way. Judging from where he received commissions, da Costa was a true cosmopolitan. He was as comfortable working in London as he was in Scotland, France and the US, where some of his most prestigious works were produced. For a number of years, he ran his own art school in Kensington in collaboration with his friend Phil Whiting from the Newlyn colony. The list of famous clients was impressive, among them we find the secretary of the treasury Andrew W...

Le Jardin de Lagny Provenance: Arthur Tooth, London Radon Gallery, NY This beautiful evocation of a lyrical French landscape is a fine example of of Po...

Expressive turn-of-the-century cityscape of the canals of the Hague, Netherlands by Richard Paul "Max" Fleischer (German, 1861-1930), circa 1900. Signed "Max Fleischer" in the lower ...

French North African early 20th-century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore with their daily catch. André Humbert was born in Paris on the 27th of November. He was a student of t...

ANTONIO REYNA MANESCAU Spanish, 1859 - 1937 SAINT MARKS SQUARE signed & located "A. Reyna, Venezia" (lower right) oil on canvas 15-1/2 x 21-3/8 ...

Medium: Oil Painting Signature: Signed Lower Right Sight Size 24.00" x 20.00", Framed 31.00" x 27.00" The Saturday Evening Post cover illustration, December 1907

Thomas Cooper Gotch 1854 – 1931 Study of Violinist for Holy Motherhood Oil on canvas, on board Image size: 28 ¾ x 21 inches 18th century frame Illustrated in "The Golden Dream, A bi...

Marine painter Warren W. Sheppard was born in Greenwich, New Jersey, to a ship captain father who instilled in his son a love and respect for the sea. He studied privately with Mauritz F. H. De Haas and took courses in drawing at Cooper Union in New York City. He traveled along the Mediterranean coast in 1879, sketching the ports of Naples, Gibraltar, Genoa and Messina. Sheppard’s foreign tours continued between 1888 and 1893, with stays in Paris and Venice, where he captured the architecture and busy canals of the Floating City. This fondness for travel also translated to his home country. He sailed along the East Coast from New Jersey to Maine in search of subjects and was an expert navigator, eventually writing the book Practical Navigation. Yacht design became a second career for Sheppard and he participated in a number of sailing competitions himself, most notably winning the New York-to-Bermuda race twice while skipper of the Tamerlane. Sheppard exhibited at the Denver Exposition, Chicago Exposition...

Original oil on canvas painting by the Italian landscape painter, Yves Gianni. The artist has truly captured the beauty of light dappled Venice waterway. ...

A lovely oil on panel by Henri Duhem depicting barges on the canal in Douai - the colouring beautifully represents the cold of winter. Signed lower left and dated 1903 verso. This pa...

Medium: Oil and Ink on Paper Signature: Unsigned Sight Size 13.75" x 9.50"; Framed: 17.25" x 13.25" Harper's Monthly Magazine Cover, September 1900 Notes on Verso: "Nelson: Art Dept. Harper's Magazine: Pay Maxfield Parrish $50 for design. Also use Christmas Magazine...

A wonderful painting by French artist Henri Duhem depicting a boat on the river with a figure and horse & rider on the banks and trees beyond. Oil on panel. Signed lower right and da...

The Harbour is an original modern artwork realized in the first decade of the XX Century by the Italian artist Antonio Barrera. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand-signed and d...

Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right The Saturday Evening Post, February 9, 1907, cover illustration.

Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Center

Oil on canvas. Condition is very good. Signed lower left. Inscribed Paris and dated 1904. Overall with gold leaf over wood frame frame 28 1/2 x 34 1/2 inches. There is a second f...

Myron Barlow American, 1873-1937 Woman with Strawberries Oil on canvas 29 by 29 in. W/frame 35 by 35 in. Unsigned Studied: Art Institution of Chicago; Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Gerome...

Date: 1908 Medium: Gouache on Three Illustration Boards Dimensions: 2.50" x 32.50"; Two at 12.50" x 9.75", Overall 12" x 53" Signature: Each Signed or Monogrammed Large group of cup...

A stunning large oil on canvas circa 1900 by French painter Ferdinand Deconchy. The work depicts two seamstresses dressed in blue blouses and skirts...

One of two framed companion paintings we have listed on 1stDibs (the other is called "Le Nouveau Chapeau") - a charming turn-of-the-century painting of lovers ("Amants") by French artist L. B. Carayon, rendered in either gouache or oil wash and graphite on paper. The companion piece is dated 1906, so almost surely the same date for this one. Definitely some Toulouse Lautrec and fin de siecle poster art going on...

Important work by one of the leading artists of the italian naturalism, influenced by Giovanni Fattori as well as the the Barbizon School in France. Provenience: Collection of the Qu...

A captivating oil on canvas by popular and notable French artist Maximilien Luce depicting a beautifully painted landscape. Signed lower left. Maximilien Luce was a French Neo-Impre...