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Abstract Figurative Paintings

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
"Arabic Calligraphy 3" Abstract Painting 20" x 26" inch by Mohamed Hassan
Located in Culver City, CA
"Arabic Calligraphy 3" Abstract Painting 20" x 26" inch by Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Hassan is a traditional Arabic calligraphist, he obtained his official license to practice this art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Saffron: Large 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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Z58
Located in Fresno, CA
"Z58" Oil on Canvas with heavy impasto range of Blue pigments. Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Caroline, Abstract Figure on Paper
Located in New York, NY
An abstract, whimsical and bold depiction of a woman standing gracefully in a white gown against a yellow background with delicate details. This piece captures the essence of fashion...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Becoming Flower. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Tranquil shades of sylvan colour are paramount in this piece from Francesca Owen. Painted on a theme of metamorphosis it’s a particularly good work show...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cubes Divided Equally into Three #15: abstract geometric painting w/ pinks
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This painting would make a lovely Valentine's Day gift, order today in time for holiday delivery! This geometric abstract acrylic on canvas Op Art painting is part of Weaver's "Cubes...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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 Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Abstract Figural Composition
Located in Astoria, NY
Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Figural Composition, Mixed Media on Board, 1965, signed and dated lower right, signed and stamped "Studio / Elfi Schuselka" to verso. Ima...
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1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paint, Mixed Media, Board

Figurative Abstract Gouache on Paper - Woman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract Gouache on Paper by Minnesota/Chicago artist Richard Koppe (1916-1073). Simply titled “Woman,” the work is an excellent composition by the artist created 1941. The painting ...
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1940s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Gray sky, Marine, Seaside, Oil on canvas, Semi-abstract, Blue, Impressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont's "Gray Sky over the Sea on the Normandy Coast" is a captivating piece that immerses the viewer in the atmospheric nuances of the Normandy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Sonia Gechtoff The City at Twilight signed painting, ex-Gruenebaum Gallery label
Located in New York, NY
Sonia Gechtoff The City at Twilight: Twin Towers II, 1985 Acrylic and pencil on paper (held in original frame with Gruenebaum Gallery, NY label) Signed and dated on the front; also b...
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1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Pencil, Graphite

Alana in the Flower Garden, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A gentle touch, a delicate figure, a woman glows under a warm dappled ray of sunlight. "I especially enjoyed painting all of the beautiful colors in this scene," artist Sherri Aldawood says about capturing her model Alana, posing in a garden one spring morning.


About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil to extend the drying time.


Words that describe this painting: portrait, woman, figure, figurative, Arizona, southwest, garden, nature, outdoors, spring, flowers, floral, John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla, impressionism, female, romantic, impressionism, people, oil painting, green


Alana in the Flower Garden...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Dance, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This exciting composition features a flowing movement of bright warm colors," says artist Gary Leonard. "The dress brings an abstraction of colors that enhan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Icarus, reds earth tones figures furniture birds animals whimsy abstract pattern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The composition features a complex surface, layered figuration, diaristic symbols, a psychological interiority, and a willingness to let the painting be a world rather than a pictur...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Black Beauty 3 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

The Fortune Teller
By Roland Berthon
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting done in heavy impasto paint. Signed lower right. Has 2 patches that are much bigger than actual holes. Each repair is half the size of a dime and is not visible from the front of the painting. Original bill of sale from the Gallerie Ferrero in Geneve comes with the painting. Titled in French verso "La Cartomancienne" which translates to the fortune teller...
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1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Coastal
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful multicolor abstract expressionist oil painting with pops of grey, yellow, orange, green and blue on a wood panel by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Flush...
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Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Untitled
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Julius Njau – Tanzanian (1961- ) Title: Untitled Year: 1987 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Sight size: 27.5 x 36.5 inches. Framed size: 29 x 38 inches Signature: Signed, dated lower right Condition: Very good Frame: Framed in original frame. Frame in fair condition This colorful painting of figures is by the well-known Tanzanian artist Julius Njau. It is in very good condition and signed “Julius N” and dated 1987 in the lower right. The frame is simple unfinished wood. It has a few small scratches Tanzanian artist Julius Njau was born in 1961 Marangu, Moshi in Tanzania. He attended the Primary School Kilimanja. In 1972, a serious fracture of the leg caused him to spend two years in hospital where he began to paint and his career as an artist commenced. Julius was encouraged by a Finnish radiology specialist who supplied him with material and purchased his works. She also organized his first exhibition in Finland in 1983. The first works of Njau are very representative, inspired by the nature and the traditional aspects of his country. In 1984 his technique changed and his style transformed. Julius Njau paintings are characterised by the interaction of primary colors and the mixture of forms. Julius Njau's artworks works are part of the collection of Osaka Prefecture and Toyama Museum of Modern Art in Japan. They are also in the Frankfurt Museum of Ethnology (fur Volkerkunde), in the ZAK Gallery (Zeitgenossische afrikanische Kunst), Furth in Germany, in the Amos Anderson Helsinki Gallery, Finland, and in the 5th British Museum in England. In 2002, Julius Njau received a Nagoya City Hall Award and in 2003 the Grand Prize at the Toyama Prefecture International Competition at the "Sukiyaki Encounter the World" Poster Design Festival. Julius Njau is President and a founding member of the Marafiki group. EXHIBITIONS 1983 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Amos Anderson Museum, Helsinki, Finland 1984 'Group Exhibition' Gallery of Denmark 1985 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Danish Volunteer Training Centre, Tanzania 1985 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Tynset, Norway 1985 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Gallery of Sweden 1986 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Danish Volunteer Training Centre, Tanzania 1987 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Gallery Watatu, Nairobi, Kenya 1988 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Vogue Gallery, Nairobi, Kenya 1988 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Centre culturel francais, Nairobi, Kenya 1989 'Julius Njau One Man Show' National Museum of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya 1990 'Into the Nineties' Gallery Watatu, Nairobi, Kenya 1990 'Portraits of Kenya' Gallery Watatu, Nairobi, Kenya 1991 'Gallery Artists' Gallery Watatu, Nairobi, Kenya 1991 'The Custodian's View' Gallery Watatu, Nairobi, Kenya 1991 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Nairobi Safari Club, Kenya 1991 'Julius Njau One Man Show' Nagoya City Network Centre, Nagoya, Japan 1991 'Julius Njau One Man Show' National Museum of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya 1991 'Julius Njau One Man Show' The German Culture Centers, Goethe Institut, Nairobi, Kenya 1992 'Julius Njau One Man Show' International Gallery, Madrid, Spain 1992 'Through the Artists' Eyes' Gallery Watatu, Nairobi, Kenya 1992 'Rafiki wa zamani' Gallery Watatu, Nairobi, Kenya 1992 'Kenya Art...
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1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Gold Butterfly" original oil on canvas large painting by Steve McElroy
Located in Dallas, TX
"Gold Butterfly" oil on canvas original oil painting by known artist Steve McElroy. This large painting is 48 x 60 inches. Signed front and back. Search Steve McElroy's name for ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary abstract impressionist floral painting canvas "Blooming peonies"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming Peonies" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a vibrant contemporary floral painting and a highlight of her ongoing still life series, celebrating nature’s exuberance throu...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled" Theresa Bernstein, Expressionist Work by American Ashcan Artist
Located in New York, NY
Theresa Bernstein Untitled, circa 1990 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches Theresa F. Bernstein was born in Philadelphia in 1895 to cultured, middle-class immigrant par...
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Thinking Cap - Painting by Dax Norman - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Thinking Cap, Frame 01 is an acrylic painting on recycled record cover featured in Dax Norman's "Cinema Graffiti" NFT collection. Hand-signed. The works in this collection of painti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled , 78x54cm, acrylic, paper
Located in Yerevan, AM
Untitled , 2025, 78x54 cm The work is sold without a frame.
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Acrylic

Razzle
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. H...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Sacred Place , American Plains Indian, Oil Painting , Texas Artist, Western Art
Located in Houston, TX
Sacred Place depicts a Native American Plains Indian in this oil painting by Texas artist, William Kalwick.. Native American Indians are known for thei...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

CLOUD MAY 78
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on paper. Hand signed, dated and titled on verso by the artist. Referenced on page 53 in the Waddington and Tooth "Ben Nicholson paintings on paper" book. Artwor...
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1970s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

CLOUD MAY 78
CLOUD MAY 78
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The Teal Dress 6 - Abstract Framed Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

Swimming With Nature: Large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Calm and inviting cool water to refresh the body after a hot and dusty day. The last bather into the watering hole almost looks like an image from an infrar...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Young Girl Reading, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young girl sits at a park on a late summer's day in August, lost in a story of a compelling book. The strong afternoon sunlight highlights her hair and back. "I saw this girl sitting by the reflecting pool in Washington, DC", shares artist Faye Vander Veer. "I wanted the painting to be about her, so I obscured surrounding details and kept the brushwork loose. What was her story, what was she reading?”


About the Artist
Artist Faye Vander Veer seeks out moments with engaging narratives and captures them with an impressionist style. She describes herself as an observer of people living their day-to-day lives. Her goal is to offer viewers a look into her sensory memory while also prompting the beginning of a story. Faye always keeps her camera by her side, ready to capture reference material. "For me, each painting is an opportunity to explore my emotional reactions to the color and light I observe," says Faye. She enjoys being in her glass-walled studio surrounded by nature to inspire her creative process. When she is not putting paint on canvas, Faye can be found in nature, journaling or writing poetry. Her artwork has been showcased in both American Art Collector and Art of the West magazines.


Words that describe this painting: figure, figurative, female, woman, girl, impressionism, impressionist, water, book, Manet, Degas, people, park, book, hair, impressionism, people, oil painting, brown


Young Girl Reading...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Anna - XXI Century, Contemporary Abstract, Figurative Acrylic Painting, Textured
Located in Warsaw, PL
MICHAL SIKORSKI (born in 1972) He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, at the atelier of Professor Stanislaw Kortyka at the department of painting. PhD in Fine Arts. Assis...
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Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Weekend" red, street art graffiti, mixed media on canvas contemporary, pop art
Located in New York, NY
We can also roll the painting and ship for free - you can have it re-stretched in your city and we will pay for it. To create those pieces, Revolue focused on the intuitive process...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Girls"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This series of paintings explores the depth of human relationships and the spiritual world through dynamic compositions, where lines and color planes create a sense of constant movem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Red Barrington
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. H...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Flora Castiglia — Abstract Composition with Organic Forms and Vivid Colors, 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flora Castiglia is an Argentinian artist, born in Buenos Aires. She was introduced to the practices of art from a very young age by her mother, also an artist. Observing her mother w...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Cucumber
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil & spray paint on paper
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Spray Paint

Bread and salt
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Ukrainian traditional motif in expressive style.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

One day stay, 78x54 cm, acrylic/paper/pastel
Located in Yerevan, AM
One day stay, 78x54 cm
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Main in red, 78 x 54 cm, acrylic on paper
Located in Yerevan, AM
Main in red, 78x54 cm
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Geometric abstract Op Art Pop Art painting in blue & green w/ triangles & cubes
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Cubes Divided Equally into Three #19" -- Benjamin Weaver creates spatial tension through his use of contrasting colors arranged in a geometric framework. Imagery and color work both...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract impressionist floral oil painting "Deep Tenderness"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Red Tenderness” is a contemporary impressionist painting featuring an abundant bouquet of rich red roses arranged in a spherical vase, radiating emotion, vitality, and elegance. Pa...
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20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Sophie
Located in New York, NY
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

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Canvas, Oil

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Large Animals Human Dark Red Text Ukranian Anna Veriki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube. For other shipping options, please contact us, and we will provide you with a quotation. At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaini...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

White Eagle , Native American Indian, Oil Painting , Texas Artist, Western Art
Located in Houston, TX
White Eagle depicts a Native American Indian in this oil painting by Texas artist, William Kalwick.. Native American Indians are known for their bright...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lady of the Flies, blue tones, abstract female figure
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A expressive abstracted figure painted with strong yet ethereal colors and beautiful textures. The painting has biomorphic shapes and an active, dynamic composition.
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Periphery - Luminous Glowing Colorful Figurative Surrealist Oil Painting on Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Michelle Fillmore discovered her passion for oil painting while pursuing her studies at the University of Las Vegas, where she earned a BA in Painting and Drawing in 2015. Kno...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

NEW CONTEMPORARY Figurative Abstract Flowers Plant Food Fruits Flora Castiglia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Blue Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on paper
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Contemporary Figurative Painting of woman's portrait "In her thoughts"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“In Her Thoughts” is a powerful contemporary abstract figurative painting and an essential piece in Natalya’s ongoing series dedicated to Women—a body of work she has been developing...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract figurative human portrait acrylic canvas "Beyond the form"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Beyond The Form” is a contemporary portrait by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her ongoing series dedicated to the human figure — portraits that are neither male nor female,...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Man on the Hill Original Painting "Contemplation" by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Man on the Hill Original Painting entitled "Contemplation" by leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Blue, white & black expressive impasto on canvas. Art measures 24 x 24 inches Frame measures 29 x 29 inches This piece presents a hauntingly atmospheric and introspective moment, using abstraction to evoke emotion and imagination. Here’s an art curator’s perspective: 1. Mood and Emotion • The painting captures a profound sense of solitude and reflection. The lone figure standing against a turbulent, layered sky evokes feelings of contemplation, longing, or even melancholy. The use of blues and dark tones reinforces this introspective atmosphere. 2. Abstract Expressionism • The loose, textured brushstrokes create a sense of movement and depth in the sky, while the contrast between the figure and the landscape lends a poetic ambiguity. The lack of facial details in the figure allows viewers to project their own emotions or narratives onto the scene. 3. Color Palette and Contrast • The predominance of deep blues with hints of white and muted purples creates a mood that feels both serene and stormy. The sharp black silhouette of the figure against the lighter background highlights isolation while grounding the composition. 4. Narrative and Ambiguity • This painting invites interpretation. The figure could represent a memory, a spirit, or simply a person lost in thought. The lack of specific details keeps the work universal, allowing viewers to connect personally to its themes. 5. Framing and Presentation • The white frame softens the piece and provides a modern, clean boundary that contrasts well with the dark and moody composition. It enhances the painting’s versatility, making it suitable for both intimate spaces and larger collections. Artistic Significance: This work speaks to themes of human connection (or disconnection) with nature, identity, and the passage of time. It would resonate with those who appreciate contemplative art that blends abstraction with emotional depth, making it a unique addition to a thoughtful collection. Angela Wakefield has twice been on the front cover of ‘Art of England’ and featured in ARTnews, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York & London. The style of painting has been described as ‘contemporary realism’, and is often favourably compared with Edward Hopper by collectors and art critics. Angela’s work is held in private collections in Europe and the USA, including the British Royal Family. Her admirers include leading figures in international business...
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Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

3 Figures, Combined
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
3 Figures- Combined, oil on canvas, sighed lower right by KOKO. Artist authenticity certificate is available.
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Singing At the Moon, Wolf in a Tux - Abstract Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
A tongue in cheek swipe at the futility of it all. A well heeled gent (Wolf) in a Tux bays at the moon at his good fortune, by G. Lester (American, 20th Ce...
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1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Brainiac II Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale abstract of multicolor brains by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of his work. Unframed. Image size: 60"H x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Jacucci" Contemporary Abstract Pink & Yellow Expressionist Female Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pink and yellow abstract expressionist figure painting by Venezuelan artist Subero Oswaldo. The work features a group of three partially nude female figures lounging in ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Virginia Woolf's Best Friend in the Afterlife
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black bear with layers of potential meanings. Mainly oil on panel.
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"A kiss"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting, inspired by a photograph from the author’s photo session with his muse, features a classic kiss rendered in an expressive, dynamic style. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Trepar (To Climb)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ernesto Bertani was born in 1949 and was largely inspired by the 1960s. Art turned into a vehicle for dogmas and other agendas, with Pop and Minimalism...
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20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Night
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Materials: Oil on canvas, texture paste, gold leaf, mirror stainless steel, brass A symbolic image of the night by the sea, the stripes create, as it were, the relief of the mountai...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Gas Station Attendant (African American artist)
By Earl Hill
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Earl Hill (1927-1985). Gas Station Attendant, 1966. Oil on masonite panel, 10.5 x 13.5 inches, 15 x 18 inches framed. Signed and dated lower right. Inscribed...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Original Oz El Hai Israeli Pop Art Vibrant Lacquer Enamel Painting Colorful Love
Located in Surfside, FL
Oz El Hai (Israeli, b. 1976) Polychrome Figural Painting Lacquer on Wood (possibly acrylic panel) Oz El Hai, born in Israel in 1976, channels his passion a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Lacquer

Abstract figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add figurative paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Cindy Shaoul, Simon Richard Halimi, Frank Arnold, and Judith Berry. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $121 and tops out at $570,000, while the average work sells for $2,500.

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