Expressionist Figurative Paintings
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
Force de Vie
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work creates a commentary about “beginnings” and the transmission of signs and emotions through visual elements evoking a spiritual essence to our scientific notion of etymology. After studying under Rolf Dürig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Guy's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Bond 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Mother and Child by Béla Kádár - Work on paper
Located in London, GB
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Mother and Child by BÉLA KÁDÁR (1877-1955)
Gouache on paper
86 x 56.8 cm (33 7/8 x 22 3/8 inches)
Signed lower right Kádár Béla
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Gábor Einspach on behalf of The First Hungarian Painting Expert's Office.
Provenance
Private collection, Israel
The Hungarian artist Béla Kádár was born in Budapest in 1877 to a working-class Jewish family. Following his father’s death, he was forced to start working from an early age after only six years to primary schooling and was apprenticed as an iron-turner. In 1902, Kádár attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest. After leaving the Academy, he worked at a mural painting company. Only when he visited Berlin and Paris and being exposed to the avant-garde art of the time, did Kádár direct his attention to painting once again. In 1910, the artist won the Kohner prize, and the same year he was awarded his first solo exhibition at the Hungarian National Gallery. By 1918, Kádár moved to Western Europe. Today he is one of the most famous members of the early twentieth-century Hungarian avant-garde.
Over the course of his time living in Berlin, Kádár’s style changed. His expressionistic, graphic works were gradually replaced by paintings that were more romantic and delicate in nature. Incorporating and often synthesising stylistic elements of Cubism, Futurism, Constructivism, Neo-Primitivism and German Expressionism, Kádár’s decorative and metaphysical subject matter was often based upon traditional Hungarian folklore, and his subject-matter became increasingly narrative. His paintings in this period often feature surrealistic dream-like imagery, reminiscent of compositions by Marc Chagall. Despite his variety of subjects, ranging from abstracted figures and landscapes to interiors and objects, his paintings are typically rendered in a bright, jewel-toned palette and feature a fractured approach to rendering space.
In 1923 in Berlin, Kádár was invited by Herwath Walden to exhibit at the highly influential Galerie Der Sturm...
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1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Gouache
"Untitled" by Celi - Expressionist Figurative of a Woman in Light and Shadow
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983)
"Untitled" 2025
Oil Paint, Pigment, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed the back of the painting.
In “Untitled,” Riz...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pigment, Stretcher Bars
Brotherhood 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative. Neo-Expressionism, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Girl In A Blue Chair
By Wyona Diskin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wyona Diskin, American (1915 - 1991)
Girl In A Blue Chair
Acrylic on canvas partially painted over wire mesh, Unsigned. Framed.
Measurements: H 70.5 x W 49.5 x D 1.25 inches
Wyona ...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Wire
My Brother - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Colour Pattern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Swan
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I imbued the canvas with the spirit of grace and resilience embodied by a dancer. Through a blend of expressionism and realism, I sought to capture the precise ...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Robert Friedrich Karl Scholtz. Portrait of a young lady. 1928. Oil on canvas.
Located in Berlin, DE
Portrait of a young lady. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right.
Dimensions with frame: 74 cm x 88 cm
Without frame: 57.5 cm x 70.5 cm
The painting has several paint chips an...
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Dreaming
Located in Miami, FL
Evelyne Ballestra's work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged....
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"The Lovers" by Shana Wilson - Nude Young Women in Intimate Figurative Painting
By Shana Wilson
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966)
"Lovers" 2014
Oil Paint, Board
The artist signed the back of the painting.
About the Artist:
Shana Wilson, born in Edmonton in 1966, has carved a ...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Oil, Board
Moment of Faith - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children Art
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Destiny of a Young Man
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Destiny of a Young Man is an original painting by John Ayobamidele. John created Destiny of a Young Man Acrylic on a 29.5W by 41.3H inches primed canv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
"Artist Painting Still Life" Expressionistic Style Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the Mid Centruy by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful representation of his interior scenes with expressive use of color, shape, and form. Later in his career, Baxte explores Expressionism, infusing both European and North American stylistic trends.
This painting measures 32 x 25.5 inches
Michael Posner Baxte was born in 1890 in the small town of Staroselje Belarus, Russia. For the first half of the 19th century, it was a center of the Chabad movement of Hasidic Jews, but this group was gone by the middle of the 19th century. By the time the Baxte family immigrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population numbered only on the hundreds. The native language of the Baxte family was Yiddish. It is likely that the death of Michael Baxte’s father triggered the family’s immigration. Three older brothers arrived in New York between 1903 and 1905. Michael and his mother, Rebecca, arrived in 1907. By 1910 Michael, his mother, and brother, Joseph, were living in New Orleans and may have spent some time on a Louisiana plantation...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
Spirale Nout
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work creates a commentary about “beginnings” and the transmission of signs and emotions through visual elements evoking a spiritual essence to our scientific notion of etymology. After studying 0under Rolf Dürig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Cap Roux Théoule
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work creates a commentary about “beginnings” and the transmission of signs and emotions through visual elements evoking a spiritual essence to our scientific notion of etymology. After studying under Rolf Dürig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Journey So Far
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a tribute to all Mothers and womanhood as a whole.
She is tough, resilient, emotional, fragile, and vulnerable, but still, they remain strong through the different s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Expressionist Figurative water color painting- Series The Horse Whisper No.2-24
Located in Beijing, CN
Expressionist Figurative water color painting by Zhang Chunyang
Series The Horse Whisper No.2-24
Dimension: 29 x 36 cm
Material: Gouache, Watercolor on Paper
Date: 2013
Artist Bi...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper
St. Tropez - original abstract figurative oil painting - contemporary artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
St. Tropez by Iryna Yermolova is a vibrant and expressive cele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Contemporary expressionist vivid watercolor painting paper " Beachside serenity"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary vivid expressive painting, "Beachside Serenity', was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Using watercolor paints on heavyweight, professional acid-free paper...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Paper, Watercolor
Patrick Boudon. Inner Family. Post-war Expressionism. 1970s.
Located in Firenze, IT
Patrick Boudon.
Inner Family.
Post-war Expressionism.
1970s.
Patrick Boudon.
Art Informel. Ecole de Paris.
Technique: oil on cardboard.
This painting by Patrick Boudon from the 197...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Oil, Cardboard
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Le triomphe de la mort, 2000, oil on canvas by Jean Jansem
By Jean Jansem
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
Le triomphe de la mort, 2000
Huile sur toile
Signée en bas à gauche et à droite
150 x 200 cm
Bibliographie:
Cette oeuvre est enregistrée dans les archives de l’Association des Amis de Jean Jansem.
Figurera dans le catalogue critique de l’oeuvre de Jean Jansem actuellement en préparation par l’association des amis de Jean Jansem
Historique:
L’indigence d’après-guerre et la difficulté inhérente de trouver les matériaux adéquats et/ou habituels, telles les couleurs, très onéreuses alors, ont poussé les artistes figuratifs de l’après-guerre, en corrélation avec les préoccupations de l’époque, à redéfinir les paradigmes de la représentation.
Il n’est plus question de chercher un sens mais bien pour les artistes d'étudier l’objet pour son intérêt formel, sa qualité intrinsèque. Le regard de l’artiste devient analytique et dépeint alors l’objet pour ce qu’il est et non plus pour son pouvoir évocateur ou symbolique.
La nature morte n’est plus une invitation sensuelle à la ripaille, la pomme ou la pêche n’évoque aucune envie de croquer, la cruche aucune ivresse, la volaille...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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La Danse des Arbres
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work creates a commentary about “beginnings” and the transmission of signs and emotions through visual elements evoking a spiritual essence to our scientific notion of etymology. After studying under Rolf Dürig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Family Scene with Guitarist oil on canvas painting picasso Paris school
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Family Scene with Guitarist
Artist: Pedro Creixams (Barcelona, 1893 - 1965)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 inches (unframed)
Signature: Signed lower right "C...
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1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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Guitarist
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Oil
L'enlèvement d'Europe
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work create...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Masked Elegance in Contemporary Threads 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Coffee, Mixed Media
French Modernist LANDSCAPE WITH HOUSES School of Paris Oil Painting
By Isis Kischka
Located in Surfside, FL
"School of Paris"
Isis Kischka was born in Paris on the 26 October 1908 to a Polish Jewish family who had migrated from the Ukraine two years earlier. After completing studies in c...
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
State of Mind 4
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Halima -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative. Neo-Expressionism, Women, Faces
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Coll Bardolet Bolero Mallorquin original expressionist watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Bolero Mallorquin original expressionist watercolor painting.
virtual frame
Spanish painter maximum representative of the art of Mallorca at the end of the 20th century. Costumbrista...
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Watercolor
Snowman and Christmas trees
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a whimsical winter moment filled with joy and serenity. The snowman, graced with a cheerful smile, stands as a symbol of the simple pleasures and ...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Chess Game Set French Israeli Surrealist Watercolor Gouache Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a large hand signed mixed media paiting on Arches French paper. A chess game encounter. Figurative Abstract Expressionist painting.
Zwy Milshtein (Zvi Tzvi Milstein) BIOGRA...
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache
She Deserves Her Flowers 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
She once loved and lost—
left holding wilted promises,
growing strength in silence.
But still, she stood.
Time healed what hurt tried to ruin.
And when love came again,
It came gent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Lady In White 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
She holds on to her integrity and purity. Lady in white captures a desire to be hidden, but her presence is revealed through her unquenched innermost beauty. Lady in white captures h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Les deux amours punis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gustave Doyen (1836 in Festieux – 1923 in Fontainebleau) was a French painter working during 19th and 20th centuries in France. He was educated at St Edmund's College in Douai and trained by William...
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19th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Oil
"Mexican Landscape Water Scene with Figures and Boat" Expressionistic Style
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the Mid Century by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wond...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
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 peop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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Don't Fence Me In
Located in Denver, CO
"Don't Fence Me In" is an original oil painting by Lynn Rowan Myers (1933 - 2008). A colorful southwestern landscape is depicted with Myers signature red showing through.
Lynn Rowa...
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walking along the sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene and reflective essence of a solitary walk along the coastline. Utilizing expressive brush strokes and vibrant blues, I depict the dyn...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflection -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
PRIVATE CONCERT ON THE SQUARE
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil on canvas painting. Hand signed on front; signed and titled on verso by the artist. Canvas size 24 x 36 in. Framed. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of a...
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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In the arms of the Angel
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I embraced the delicate dance between realism and expressionism, aiming to convey deep emotion. The soft interplay of light and shadow across the figure's for...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Oil, Canvas, Cardboard, Giclée
Expressionist Figurative Nude Under the Tree in Oil on Board
By Kristin Cohen Bucci
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressionist Figurative Nude Under the Tree in Oil on Board
A bright, multicolored expressionist nude torso by Kristin Cohen (American, b. 1963). A woman is shown with one arm rais...
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1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sisters - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A captivating modern contemporary painting that beautifully captures the unbreakable bond shared between two sisters, connected not only by blood but also by an enduring love and con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Benavente Solis Vertical. Big. green. Bull- original expressionist acrylic
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Bull- original expressionist acrylic painting
During its first exhibition in Paris, the French press catalogs it like "The Catalan Sorolla".
Honorary Member of the MECOART (Mediter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Let Peace Reign (Life Within) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Nature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Let Peace Reign symbolize a call for harmony within and around us. The painting blends a serene landscape with a figurative image, merging nature’s tranquillity with humanity’s longi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Pink coast
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene moment of a woman caressed by the gentle hues of a sunset at the coast. Through the blend of realism and impressionism in oils, I sought to...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conjugal Bond
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Conjugal Bond" is a captivating artwork that skillfully portrays the nuanced dynamics of connection and intimacy between a man and a woman. Executed with finesse by the artist, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Inside on Papers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has the power to express and convey complex ideas, emotions, and messages. One such artwork that has captured the attention of many is "Inside on Paper," a bright and colorful piece featuring a young man squatting in a relaxed position with one of his legs on a newspaper with the head of a monkey.
The artwork depicts a young man in a relaxed posture, with one leg resting on a newspaper. The vibrant colors and bold lines give the artwork a dynamic and energetic feel. The man's expression is calm and meditative, inviting the viewer to take a moment to pause and reflect.
However, upon closer inspection, the artwork reveals itself to be more than just a relaxed pose. This juxtaposition of the human form with the head of a monkey represents the interconnectedness of all living beings.
The title of the artwork, "Inside on Paper," suggests that the man is reading or reflecting on the news printed in the newspaper. This is a commentary on the importance of being informed and aware of the world around us. The monkey's head symbolizes the impact that human actions have on the natural world and the importance of taking responsibility for our impact on the environment.
The bright colors used in the artwork also carry significance. The vibrant hues of blue, orange, and yellow evoke a sense of joy and vitality, creating a whimsical and playful atmosphere. The use of color and pattern is also a nod to the rich cultural traditions of the artist's homeland, imbuing the piece with a sense of cultural identity and heritage.
In conclusion, "Inside on Paper" is a remarkable piece of art that conveys a deep sense of interconnectedness and the importance of being informed and aware of the world around us. Through its use of animal and human forms, it celebrates the interconnectedness of all living beings and encourages us to take responsibility for our impact on the environment. As such, it is a masterpiece that is sure to captivate and inspire art lovers for generations to come.
Bright Toh work portrays the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.
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Born on the 6th of August 1994 in Buea, Bright Toh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Buea. Notwithstanding his Engineering academic background, Toh is a self-taught visual artist.
Bright Toh is a visual artist with artistry portraying the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.
He is a 2022 ‘Last Picture Show’ Lagos Edition (Collective exhibition) Participant. He also won the UNHCR Global Youth With Refugee Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
The More I See
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Aba Linus's "The More I See" presents a visually striking portrayal of a young boy in a contemplative state. The artist skillfully captures the nuances of hu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Lion.King.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, my brushes danced with oils to express the majestic aura of sovereignty. It's a tribute to the wild, untamed spirit that resides within us all—capturing the e...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Path' by Maura Petersen - Large Colorful Outdoor Scene - Expressionist Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956)
"Path", 2023
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist signed the back of the painting.
'Path' is an evocative oil on canvas painting by Maur...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Guoqiang Ning Portrait Original Oil Painting "Blue Fantasy"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Blue Fantasy
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 15 x 12 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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"Valley View" (2009) by Jann T. Bass, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"Valley View" (2009) by Jann T. Bass is an original handmade oil painting that depicts a lush green valley with a small lake in the middle. This painting measures 9 x 12 inches and i...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"The March" by M. Petersen - Vibrant Expressive Powerful Figurative Scene
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956)
"The March" 2024
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed the bottom right of the painting.
In "The March", Maura Petersen paints...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Maya - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman with Closed Eyes
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube.
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Josue M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
An Angel's Gift
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've poured my heart into capturing the essence of serenity and divine grace. Through soft brushstrokes and a tranquil palette, the angel embodies a celestial presence, her gaze offering comfort and the apple in her hands symbolizing the gift of life and knowledge. The flowing robes and gentle clouds convey a sense of peace, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect. It's a piece that carries a comforting energy, ready to instill a sense of calm and contemplation in any home.
Author's giclee of the original oil painting by Elena Lukina "An Angel...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Summer. Sea. Beach.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I immerse the viewer in the depths of a summer atmosphere, where the sea's dynamic caress and the vibrant warmth of sunlight meet. The textures and colors in oil empha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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