Paper Figurative Paintings

By the time a city has a double-decker tram and a railway station, its animals are supposed to have been pushed out to the edges. Here they are on the road in front of the Porte d’Al...

'Emile's Tavern', gouache on paper (circa 1930s), by Lucien Génin. A tavern in French is called a 'guinguette'. With the rise in living standards from the 1860s along with the develo...

America Martin "Woman In the Wind", 2019 Ink & Wax on Handmade Paper 13 x 18 in (33.02 x 45.72 cm) America Martin is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine arti...

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

Italian painter Silvia Pavarini is known for her distinctly feminine artworks that resonate with the quiet whispers of nature. Each piece she creates embodies an ongoing dialogue wit...

America Martin "Woman In The Sunset With Flowers White & Crisp", 2011 Oil & Acrylic on Cotton Paper 40 x 30 in (101.6 x 76.2 cm) America Martin is an internationally represe...

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting Three Horses on a Rolling Hill, Signed Vibrant watercolor of three horses in the Bay Area rolling hills with California P...

John Scott’s contemporary graphic paintings are reminiscent of street art. Art critics admired the provocative, bold artwork of John Scott, whose imagery is informed by his working-...

A powerful Parisian cityscape by French master Lucien Adrion (1889–1948). Known for his vibrant Impressionistic crowd scenes, this particular work captures the sharper, more structur...

"Just Flowers" is a modern Expressionist floral painting with Fauvist-inspired color and gestural abstraction. Three vivid red blossoms rise against a luminous turquoise backdrop, ea...

Early 20th Century Study of Rembrandt’s Portrait of Old Woman Russian for Niello Engraving A wonderful study of Rembrandt’s portrait of an Old Woman used for Niello engraving by Ru...

An allegory of loyalty, with the subject's dog pictured seated, holding his master's chisel in his mouth; fidelity personified. Italian School, 18th century Ink wash in gray and bl...

“Early Breakfast” is a contemporary still life evoking the ease of the Italian lifestyle through clean geometry and luminous color. A bowl of oranges and a translucent bottle sit wit...

A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring an elegant design for women's dresses (day & evening wear). Most likely a design study for a print advertisement for the famed Chicago department store, Marshall Field & Co. Inscription reads: "Above- Irene Castle inspired this dinner gown...

Zoa Ace's (US based) "I'm Late" is an original, handmade mixed media collage on wood that is unframed and ready to hang. About the Artist: "My work is figurative and deals primarily...

This original mixed-media work by Amado Peña Jr. exemplifies the artist’s refined synthesis of Southwestern figuration, Indigenous textile traditions, and m...

As one of the world’s most collected, significant pop artists today, Nelson De La Nuez is a born iconoclast. Using his unique juxtaposition of pop culture and surrealism, blended with America’s rich culture and history, De La Nuez has created works of art that are considered timeless. Listed on the “Who’s Who List of the Most Collected Artists of Our Time,” his works are original, bold and outspoken. De La Nuez is known for his distinctive, trademarked style called “Art on the Edge,” which is creating art on all sides of the canvas and wood. This unique painting measures 48 inches high by 40 inches wide. It is signed on the front and the back by the artist. This artwork is framed in a black wood frame. Size and price include frame. It is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping options available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. De La Nuez’s artwork is hanging in some of the most prominent, private collections of movie stars, directors, producers, comedians, corporations and art connoisseurs, as well as purchased recently for future auctions by Sotheby’s. His art has been featured on countless television shows, including: VH1: Fabulous Life of: “The Latest in Billionaire Home Décor,” “Inside Edition,” MTV “Cribs,” HGTV “Designer’s Challenge,” E! “Celebrity Favorites,” “America’s Next Top Model”, HGTV’s “Extreme Homes,” countless Bravo TV shows and “TMZ: Michael Jackson’s Final Art Purchase.” His works have been in high demand at international art shows and galleries. His works are represented by Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles. Nelson De La Nuez was born in 1959 in Havana, Cuba and came to the US at age seven. He was raised in Glendale, CA. De La Nuez studied art history at Boston University. He sees life as a “backwards ride on a Ferris wheel while sitting in an enlightening philosophy course.” His images become performances – his characters the source of laughter and enjoyment. Nelson tries to create a new generation of art lovers, drawing upon icons and art history to entice younger minds, in turn provoking the interest of the generation above them. De La Nuez is an innovative artist who captivates people with his outlandish juxtaposed art. He is constantly creating new, thought-provoking images, which have been collected worldwide. The L.A. Times called De La Nuez “the comedic da Vinci of our times.” His ability to use these non-related images to achieve a whole new and stimulating outlook on life has brought him many awards and published features. The artist continues to challenge himself to incorporate new and exciting ideas into his art and his style. He believes he is a success if his art inspires people to think beyond the norm. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Nelson de la Nuez's original artworks since 2016. Artplex Gallery is a partner gallery of Artspace Warehouse. Artspace Warehouse has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse and Artplex Gallery are known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 "Perspectives on Street Art", Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2022 "Freestyle Iconography", Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2021 Hamptons Market Art & Design. The Bridgehampton Museum 2021 Beach Life, DTR Modern Gallery, Nantucket 2021 “Live It Up” De La Nuez, Jennifer Balcos Gallery, Buckhead, ATL 2021 “Winter Wonderland”, DTR Modern Gallery, Washington DC 2020 DTR Modern Gallery, New York 2020 White Room Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY 2020 A Style Gallery, Solo Show, Hong Kong 2020 DTR Modern Gallery, Boston 2019 Pop Art Then & Now, DTR Modern Gallery, Boston, MA 2019 Melbourne Art Fair, Royal Exhibition Building, Australia 2019 Hamptons Market Art & Design, the Bridgehampton Museum 2019 Art Fair Hong Kong 2018 Art Fair, New York, NY 2018 Baselworld, Basel, Switzerland 2018 Art Market San Francisco, CA 2018 LA Modern & Contemporary Art Show, CA 2018 Pop, Bang; De La Nuez, DTR Modern Palm Beach, FL 2017 Hong Kong, HK 2017 Corum Bubble Watch...

Summer – Lotus is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with japanese pigments, silver and gold leaves on Japanese paper mounted on panel, dime...

A Case of the Blues - Abstract Expressionism An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant hues of blue swimming in multiple layers and colors, creating a work that is defined by d...

Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...

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...

'Providenza' Italian School, 18th century ink and wash drawing on paper, framed within a light oak wood frame (behind glass) image size: 10.5 x 7 inches overall framed: 17 x 13 inche...

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

Judd Mercer's (US based) "074 - Plein Air-Lafayette, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a landscape. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary landscape painter and Color...

Contemporary expressive female portrait inspired by Matisse, bold Fauvist color modern art painting celebrating feminine strength, authenticity, and inner transformation “Between Ti...

Vintage Latin American School titled "Mask" Minimalist Portrait in Acrylic on Paper Fine example of Latin American School minimalist portrait by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A stylized face is shown as a mask, with one eye clearly visible. The other is obscured in shadow. The mask has a slightly open mouth. Signed, dated, and titled along the bottom edge "R de Silva 3.3.86 Mask" Provenance: Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. No frame. Paper size: 19"H x 16"W DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim...

Judd Mercer's (US based) "082 - Plein Air-Clear Creek Canyon, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a river with two hikers looking out at it. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a c...

Zoa Ace's (US based) "Alice with Flamingo" is an original, handmade mixed media collage that depicts Alice holding a crane with two red diamond playing cards. The piece is a collage ...

Artist: Peter Max Title: Liberty Head II Collage Medium: Mixed Media on Paper Sheet Size: 14" x 12.25" Frame Size: 27.5" x 25.5" x 1" Year: 1997 Inscription: Signed "Max" on front Do...

Raja Ravi Varma - Laxmi, 19 x 14 inches Oleograph with embellishments, Circa (Unframed & Delivered) Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848 – 2 October 1906) was an Indian painter and artist...

"Woman in a Red Dress "– Contemporary Original Acrylic Painting on Heavy-Weight Paper Commanding attention with bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, “Woman in a Red Dress” is a ...

Nelson De La Nuez is one of the most sought-after contemporary Pop artists practicing today. His striking, vivid mixed media artwork borrows motifs and messages from the language of ...

A rare original signed Art Deco gouache on paper by Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) . This stunning theatrical costume design is signed Erte at the lower right. The piece is 20 by 18 fram...

Judd Mercer's (US based) "099 - Plein Air-Chatfield Farms, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a landscape during sunset. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary landsca...

Beautifully framed - ready to hang Peter Max Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, 2005 Acrylic and collage on heavy art paper Hand signed in acrylic paint on the front, the back bears the artist's copyright and unique catalogue/inventory # This work is elegantly framed with a raised float - a gorgeous aesthetic touch in a handmade white wood museum frame under UV plexiglass. Land of Free, Home of the Brave, is an original signed painting, an acrylic and collage on heavy art paper, that was part of a series the artist did in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, with each variation in the series unique. It is hand signed in acrylic paint on the front and bears the artist copyright and stamp and the Peter Max unique inventory/catalogue on the back. Measurements: Framed 28 inches vertical by 22 inches horizontal by 2 inches Painting 24 inches vertical by 18 inches No artist of our time has reached such a vast global audience and influenced so many others who paint and draw than the legendary Peter Max. On a level comparable to Andy Warhol, but appealing to a broader base of art lovers, Max is the celebrity painter par excellence, an inescapable presence on the cultural consciousness since he burst on the scene in the 1960s. His art is in the collections of more than a hundred museums, many of which have given him solo exhibitions, as well as United States embassies, corporate headquarters and prominent private collections. Max was the first rock-star-scale artist. Even when he was only in his twenties, he was featured on the cover of Life magazine and appeared on late-night talk shows. Now revered as an “Old Master” of Neo-Expressionism, Max’s legacy has gone way past his graphic design origins and inspired generations of artists, including many gathered under the Park West umbrella. An instant media sensation when he made his debut in the 1960s as the go-to artist for the leading rock bands in the heyday of the Woodstock era, Max’s career became ever more public over the decades. At the invitation of the White House, he has made the portraits of six sitting United States presidents and scores of world leaders. He was named the official artist for the Grammies as well as the United States 2006 Winter Olympics team, the World Cup, the U.S. Open tennis championships, the Super Bowl and several music festivals, high-profile events that carried his signature style literally to billions of viewers. Peter Max’s amazing life story, as captivating as his art, was shaped by world events from the start to this day. The literal journey around the world has all the drama of an epic movie. He was born in Berlin in the perilous year of 1937. The next year, his father Jacob recognized that the family could narrowly escape the Nazis by taking the long ocean voyage to join the extensive Jewish refugee community in Shanghai. He has vivid memories living in an old villa across the street from the bright red columns in front of a Buddhist temple where the bells and incense made an indelible impression on him. He watched in fascination as they practiced their calligraphy with giant, five-foot long brushes that made huge Chinese characters on pieces of paper they laid on the ground. The young Peter was given brightly colored crayons and paper to play with by his mother Salla, but when she left the room, he started to draw on her beautiful set of Louis Vuitton steamer trunks...

Original Contemporary Floral Still Life Painting, 29.7 × 42 cm (11.7 × 16.5 inches), Acrylic Paint and Acrylic Pen on Heavyweight Professional Acid-Free Paper, Varnished, by French A...

Evocative oil painting of pioneers traveling by wagon train across the vast western plains by California artist Harry Roerade (American 1908-1987), circa 1...

The Market, (fauvist painting of NYC scene) 1940's. image is 10X 11.5 inches. Hand signed lower right Lower East Side Tenements Pushcart Market Watercolor on paper board. Samuel G...

Acrylic painting on paper One of a kind artwork Size: 29 × 42 × 0,1 cm It is original painting on 160gsm acid-free paper The artwork is titled and signed on the front and also come...

This vibrant artwork " Summer flowers bouquet by the window" features a dynamic still life composition of flowers in a vase. Bold brushstrokes bring energy and movement to the canvas...

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

Ramon Antonio Carulla (Cuban, born 1936). Oil paintings on paper. Titled "When Dreams Become Reality" Artist signature lower right. Title on verso. Retains original Joy Moos Galler...

White pen on black paper, Kamsar Ohanyan is an Armenian artist born in 1991 who lives and works in Yerevan, Armenia. He studied in Yerevan at State Pedagogical University with Kh. A...

This abstract piece "Resilient reflection" is part of Natalya's series dedicated to "Women," where the artist explores the complexities of womanhood and femininity. Through this work...

Abstract Figures in Purple and Green - Original Mixed Media Piece Bright and colorful abstract by Jennie T. Rafton (American, b. 1925). Two figurative shapes stand in front of a blu...

acrylic & pastel on paper

Coffee Peloton XXXVIII is an original coffee on paper drawing by artist Eliza Southwood. This piece is a part of Eliza's coffee peloton series which combines the love of cycling with...

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Moshe (Matusovski) Matus (Polish Israeli , 1908-1958), Depicting an orchestral concert. Hand signed lower right. Dimensions: (Frame) H 31" x W 37", (Sight) H 21" x W 28" Moshe ...

This modernist abstraction painting distills the human body into interlocking planes of saturated blue, balancing weight and repose. The figures are rendered through simplified, arch...

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

TROPIC 1 is a unique acrylic on paper mounted on wood painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 94.5 × 134 cm (37.2 × 52.8 in). The artwork is signed, sold frame...

1960s Italian Signed Dated and Autenticated Painting Mino Maccari work Three stylized figures Work by the Sienese artist Mino Maccari, signed at the bottom right Maccari 1969. Mixed ...

"Soft Presence" is an original 29.7 × 42 cm (11.7 × 16.5 in) contemporary portrait painting of a woman by French artist Natalya Mougenot, celebrating feminine presence through a vibr...

The artist aimed to capture the essence of a suspended moment at sea, where silence, light, and freedom come together in simple, balanced harmony. The layered blue tones reflect the ...

Born in Gardner, Massachusetts in 1876, painter, writer and teacher Emma Alice (Polly) Parker Nordell studied at the Rhode Island School of Design under Stacy Tolman and Sydney R. Burleigh, Art Students League under Frank DuMond and Robert Henri, Chase School of Art with William Merritt Chase in New York City and at the Academie de la Grand Chaumiere in Paris under the tutelage of Lucien Simon and Emile Menard...

“Inner Silence” is a contemporary abstract portrait by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created as part of her ongoing series dedicated to women and their inner emotional landscapes. ...

A striking Art Deco watercolor created after an original design by René Vincent (1879-1936), this lively golfing scene beautifully captures the wit, movement, and graphic sophisticat...

About the artist: Kate Breakey is internationally known for her large-scale, richly hand-colored photographs including her acclaimed series of luminous portraits of birds, flowers a...