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
Fragrant Garden I - landscape impressionistic painting on canvas with red roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness."
— Eckhart Tolle
Let your g...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
Prophet, Abstract Oil on Board Painting by John F. Leonard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Prophet (31)
John F. Leonard
American (1921–1987)
Date: circa 1965
Oil on board
Size: 22 in. x 25 in. (55.88 cm x 63.5 cm)
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jouska -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Miniature, Emotions, Africa Colors
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Jouska is an introspective artwork that explores the universal experience of replaying and reimagining past conversations, searching for control over moments that are inherently unco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
"Oasis" - Acrylic Figurative Portrait With Butterflies and Floral Motifs
Located in Denver, CO
Ifeoluwa Alade’s 2024 painting, *"Oasis"*, is a striking example of his use of the Araism technique—an indigenous Nigerian painting style that builds...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fika -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Emotions Colors, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Last night, got it all right. It's time to stop looking for meaning in things that don't make sense; that would be a waste. A wise conclusion. "Slow down and appreciate the little th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Rose, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A poignant image of a young woman lying in bed by artist Onelio Marrero. She is clothed in white laying on a plush bed looking wistfu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Blue Picnic Blanket- Figurative Contemplate Male Gentle Kind Colorful Flower
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Blue Picnic Blanket
Figurative Contemplate Male Masculine Gentle Kind Colorful Flowers Blossom Pink Blue
THE BLUE PICNIC BLANKET celebrates the quiet times, happy mome...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Dancing in Tandem by Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Cubistic Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist expressive nature landscape oil painting on cavnas Provence France
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This captivating painting "Dinner on the terrace in Provence" presents a serene coastal scene viewed from an inviting terrace.
The artist’s use of an expressive, painterly style im...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impresario
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original Soft Pastel on Sandpaper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Heart Love Glow In The Dark Day - Square Colorful Textured Heart Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virginie Schroeder is an innovative artist based in Quebec, Canada. She puts in play lines, circles, and other geometric forms to create works with subjects that are not immediately ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas
"Together we are stronger" (contemporary semi-abstract acrylic figures on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork Together we are stronger " features three abstract figures standing against a dynamic, impressionistic background.
The figures are rendered with broad, sweeping brush...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
"Barcelona Nights" Colorful French Haute Couture Gown Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
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
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Not That End Of Time", Contemporary Encaustic Wax Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
There are two ends-of-time. This is the first. Scorched tissue and wax.
Collage, encaustic wax & oil colour on board
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil, Board, Tissue Paper
VI p.m. Horses series
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I was drawn to the dynamic intensity and elegance of polo, a sport of both tradition and thrilling moments. By using a circular frame, I isolated the scene, f...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow Flowers - very large impressionistic painting on linen canvas with roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." – Eckhart Tolle
Abstract t...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
"Chanel Evenings" Colorful Paris French Haute Couture Gown Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
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
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
All Spheres
Located in Dallas, TX
oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woodpecker Conversation
Located in Dallas, TX
gouache & graphite on mylar
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Gouache, Graphite
Backyard Grackles
Located in Dallas, TX
gouache & graphite on mylar
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Graphite, Gouache
La Icone de Paris
Located in Zofingen, AG
La Icône de Paris is an exquisite mixed-media painting that exudes grace, sophistication, and timeless elegance. The artwork portrays a confident, regal woman adorned with textured i...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Resin, Acrylic, Cardboard
Large French Signed Oil - Abstract Circus Performers Acrobats on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1960's, signed
Title: The Circus Acrobats
Medium: oil on board, framed
Framed: 32 x 39.5 inches
Board: 29 x 36 inches
Provenance: private col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary large expressive acrylic painting of a woman on a lilnen canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork " Woman with a vase of flowers" is a striking piece characterized by its abstract depiction of a seated figure and a vase of flowers.
The artist embraces her roots and...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
Pollenator no.2 (square geometric abstract hard-edge modern pink orange primary)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In Pollenator No. 2, Kurt Herrmann expands his exploration of color and form in a radiant geometric abstraction. Executed in acrylic on a square canvas, the painting balances crisp p...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sea and Sand I
Located in Dallas, TX
Ink & gold on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold
Avec Jeune III
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Un Coeur de Roi IV
Located in Dallas, TX
broux de noix, ink & gold on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold
Un Coeur de Roi II
Located in Dallas, TX
broux de noix, ink & gold on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold
Gris Rose II
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on 300gr Bristol paper
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold
Un Coeur de Roi IX
Located in Dallas, TX
broux de noix, ink & gold on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold
Un Coeur de Roi I
Located in Dallas, TX
broux de noix, ink & gold on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold
Contemporary colorful abstract portrait of woman acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This captivating artwork, "Woman in a Blue Dress", was created by Natalya Mougenot, a French artist of Russian heritage born in Kazakhstan. The piece offers an abstract portrayal of...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
1960s Gloria Dudfield Bay Area Figurative Orange, Yellow Gray Pastel and Paint
Located in Arp, TX
Gloria Dudfield (1922-2015)
Untitled
c.1960s
Mixed media: gouache, pastel and encaustic on newsprint
11"x15.5" unframed
Unsigned
Gloria (Fischer) Dudfield
July 12, 1922 – May 27, 20...
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Encaustic, Gouache
Red & Blue Abstract Figurative Painting with Four Figures and Botanical Elements
Located in Houston, TX
Red and blue abstract figurative painting by Haitian artist Richard Antilhomme. The painting depicts four different red flowy figures that branch from each other. The figures are against a light blue background with green botanical elements. Signed by the artist at the bottom right. Framed in a beautiful gold frame.
Dimensions With Frame: H 31.88” x W 23.75”
Artist Biography: Born in 1922 in Petit Trou de Nippes. Antilhomme didn't start painting until he was 50 when Tiga, a famous Haitian artist, brought him into the Saint Soleil circle. Malraux mentioned him in L'intemporel as one of the finest artists. He paints vodou-inspired themes in a raw and naive format. He has participated in many exhibits. Saint Soleil was founded in the early 1970's under the direction of Tiga (Jean Claude Garoute...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Act 1, Don Giovanni.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The artist has captured the emotions inspired by Don Giovanni's opera on canvas, using bold and expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of joy and str...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Season Check
Located in Dallas, TX
oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
After Snowfall, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Nikolay Rizhankov shows a tranquil winter scene in this work. A boy walks his dog around the frosty driveway on a quiet evening. They both enjoy the st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Waitress and the Monkey Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Born of his love of the Indian subcontinent Paul Wadsworth created this series of paintings. The canvasses are lavishly painted and imbued with the myriad of colours one associates w...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"La Corrida", "The Bull Run", French Abstract Expressionist Oil on Board.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century abstract Expressionist oil on board by French artist Emmanuelle Bardet. Signed bottom right and dated 95 and titled "La Corrida" to the reverse along with a dedicat...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Phoenix – 1960s Mid-Century Abstract Art with Figures, Trees & Sun
Located in Denver, CO
An original vintage 1960s semi-abstract painting by celebrated Colorado artist Edward Marecak, titled "The Phoenix." This dynamic composition bursts with expressive energy, rendered ...
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
L. S. F. vibrant abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres
American, 1927-2013
L. S. F., 1980
acrylic and ink on paper mounted on canvas
signed lower right, dated and titled verso
48 x 65 inches
48.75 x 65.75 inches, framed
R...
Category
1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Large Colorful MCM Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modernist Ralph Rosenborg
Located in Surfside, FL
Ralph Rosenborg (American, 1913-1992) Mountain Weed with Two Clouds, oil on jute canvas, canvas is hand signed recto and verso, artists label and Snyder Fine Art gallery label, The p...
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Jute, Oil
Contemporary Small Impressionist Floral Painting Paper "Sunflowers of Provence"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
A floral composition of sunflowers inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, "The Sunflowers of Provence" is a vibrant tribute to the iconic landscapes of the South of France. Created by French ...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Columba. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've woven a tapestry of emotions using pastel, pencil, and colored pencil on a canvas of dreams. I embraced realism's clarity, surrealism's enigma, expressionism's ra...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Still There, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Benjamin Thomas demonstrates an impressionist scene of a couple having an intimate conversation on a lake-side bench. "I was on a bike ride around the town of Niagara and came back to them still being there," says Robert. The figures bathe in the light of the sunset...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Expectations" (2024), Abstract Colorful Figurative Oil Painting on Board
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Transformation" is a beautiful original handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted figure in a warm and colorful interior setting.
This piece comes f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Golden Bird. Semi-abstract, horizontal, for modern interior, gray, gold, bird
Located in Oslo, NO
A very interesting decorative painting "Golden Bird" was painted with acrylic paints with textured details made of natural stones and filled with epoxy resin. The philosophy of this ...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sunlit Dreams, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Gary Leonard draws inspiration from a daydreaming woman by the beach. The sun envelopes her in warmth evoking a feeling of peace and relaxation that only this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Arabic Calligraphy 7" Abstract Painting 24" x 29.5" inch by Mohamed Hassan
Located in Culver City, CA
"Arabic Calligraphy 7" Abstract Painting 24" x 29.5" inch by Mohamed Hassan
Medium: ink on decorative paper
Mohamed Hassan is a traditional Arabic calligraphist, he obtained his of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
"Abstract Bunny Series" R33WS, Abstract, Animal Paintings, 21st Century
By Roger König
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Art measures 19.68 x 19.68 inches
Frame measures 27.56 x 27.56 x 2.76 inches
Framed in a high-quality contemporary wooden moulding.
Color: antique white - vintage
Artist: Roger...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Clay, Acrylic
Large British Abstract Contemporary Painting Dancing Group of Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 24 x 36 inches
This came from a private collection of artworks, Surrey, England
The painting is in overall v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Femme de petite vertue à la cigarette Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fabulous original French oil painting, depicting this "Femme de petite vertue", seated within an interior smkoing a cigarette. Beside her on the table, sits a bowl of strawberries an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
MASSIVE CLAUDE LAGOUCHE ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING - 1960'S/70'S PERIOD
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020)
Title: Cubist Abstract composition
Medium: oil painting on board
Size: painting: 33.75 x 52 inches
Provenance: the artists ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sisters" Interior Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Sisters" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two abstracted feminine figures sitting together as sunlight streams through a window as the rest ...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Goldie" Abstract Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
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
20th century abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
RICHARD ANDRES
American, 1927–2013
Untitled, c. 1950
oil on canvas
signed lower left
10 x 7 inches
Richard Andres was born in Buffalo, New York in 1927. A graduate of the Clevelan...
Category
1950s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Motorsport Car Racing with Checkered Flag at Finish Line of a Race Track
By Bob Peak
Located in Miami, FL
This highly innovated Bob Peak Race Track painting is a perfect synthesis of art and commerce. Designed with a radical composition where two-thirds of the picture plane is an alm...
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Illustration Board, Pencil
Figures
By Josef Zenk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by:
Josef Zenk (1904-2000)
Josef Zenk was born in New York City in 1904. After graduating from high school, he studied for thre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$20,625
The Orange Cloth 4 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers and people ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Ink, Mixed Media
Black Beauty 14 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers and people ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Ink, Mixed Media
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