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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
She Tarries
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"She Tarries," a captivating artwork by Ife Kalejaiye, invites viewers into a moment of contemplation and introspection. At the focal point of the compos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Charcoal
Angel above the City 40X50
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I channeled expressionistic energy to capture a guardian of the urban expanse. Her elongated form, draped in ethereal fabric, glides over the cityscape, showeri...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Forbidden kisses Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting colour human comedy
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint and ink on paper
Tondo (diameter 30 cm)
Hand-signed and dated lower left by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Ink, Paper
I told you to see it Sergio Moscona Contemporary art tondo human comedy colour
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint and ink on paper
Tondo (diameter 30 cm)
Hand-signed and dated lower right
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Ink
2Pac and Snoop
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"2Pac and Snoop" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a striking artwork that pays homage to the iconic figures of 2Pac and Snoop Dogg, two influential figures in the world of hip-hop. The co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Celebration, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru depicts figures grooving to the pulsating beat of the music. Bright lights cast vibrant hues across the scene, adding an electrifying...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Musical Flow, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In this lively and spirited painting, five figures revel in the music and each other's company. Tones of blue and orange embrace their forms as they hit the dan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
rêveries, woman nude, oil, figurative, contemporary expressionism, french
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont's oil painting captivates the viewer with a bold representation of a reclining woman, seen from behind. The artist's style, characterized by rounded and sensual figures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Words in the mouth Sergio Moscona Contemporary art tondo human comedy colour
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint and ink on paper
Tondo (diameter 30 cm)
Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
To the bottom Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting colour human comedy tondo
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint and ink on paper
Tondo (diameter 30 cm)
Hand-signed, entitled and dated lower right by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Cosmical Language
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The gold diggers Sergio Moscona Contemporary painting art human comedy drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper
Hand-signed by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Ink, Paper
Madonna
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ray of Hope
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In "Ray of Hope," a captivating portrait, the audience is drawn into the arresting gaze of a black African woman, her shoulders raised with unwavering stre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
King Be Shaved
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"King Be Shaved" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a visually compelling artwork that captures a moment of intimate regality. The scene unfolds with a king about to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Self Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Self Love," a poignant creation by Adegbola Deborah, celebrates the essence of self-acceptance and the transformative power of embracing one's true identity. At the heart of this ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Against All Odds (Royal Lifestyle)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Against All Odds (Royal Lifestyle)" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a compelling artwork that encapsulates resilience and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. The imag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Solitude, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A woman holds her dress as she walks on the beach. The bright golden light outlines her body, setting her apart from the abstract purple horizon in the background. With broad brushstrokes, artist Connie Millholland...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancing with Friends, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This painting shows a happy moment between friends dancing with each other. They close their eyes and lift their hands, fully immersing themselves in the experi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Ripples
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Ripples" by Obiora Anamaleze is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking artwork that beckons viewers to delve into a world of profound symbolism and cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Fruit Eyes
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vibes, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru captures the essence of movement in her composition, where two figures dance, swaying to the rhythm. Bright beams from the strobe lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Cool Chilling 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Cool Chilling" is a captivating artwork created by Oshorenoya David Francis, featuring a young man seated and cradling a glass of red wine in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Ask for a Wish
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Most mornings we wake up to a physical reality of sharp contrast and clear-cut edges. Defined outlines help us navigate everyday life and the world around us. But the blurry fringes ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Pocket Bright Red Strawberry fruit art old master style
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Bright Red Strawberry [2023]
original
Oil paint on canvas
Image size: H:5 cm x W:5 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:5 cm x W:5 cm x D:2cm
Frame Size: H:15 cm x W:15 cm...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elevated
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Elevated" by Obiora Anamaleze is a striking and enigmatic artwork that invites viewers into a world of profound symbolism and contemplation. The cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
New Born
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Most mornings we wake up to a physical reality of sharp contrast and clear-cut edges. Defined outlines help us navigate everyday life and the world around us. But the blurry fringes ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
David's Journey
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"David's Journey" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of a young man embarking on a profound voyage of self-discovery, passion, and vis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Balaguer Car Races Jacky Ickx Le Mans 1969 Ford GT40 original painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
BALAGUER , Alex ( Barcelona 1968 )
During early childhood, Àlex Balaguer began to sketch motorcars symbolic of Maranello’s trademark vehicle.
Self-taught in the art world, Balaguer d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vibrant 'Lyrical Expressionist' Portrait Painting on Canvas by Steve Balkin
Located in Hudson, NY
Steve Balkin (1938-2023)
This painting was purchased from Balkin's estate. It came from his home in upstate NY. It is titled "She's Always on my Mind", da...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Here I am
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery).
At the heart of the artwork lies a young woman adorned in a striking red dress. The choice of red as the dominant color symbolizes strength, passion, and confidence. It serves as a visual representation of the artist's intention to empower and embolden the subject, inspiring viewers to embrace their own identities unapologetically. The woman in the red dress becomes a beacon of self-assurance, encouraging others to fully express themselves without fear or hesitation.
"Here I Am" encapsulates the essence of celebrating one's individuality. The young woman's presence demands attention, her confident stance serving as a powerful statement of self-acceptance. The artwork encourages viewers to embrace the unique attributes, quirks, and qualities that make them who they are. It celebrates the beauty of diversity and underscores the importance of allowing oneself to shine authentically.
Kayimahe Ishmael Zed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Shepherds Seat
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a place of becoming before entering into a thing. There is a change of behavior and attitude that accommodates the new. They say a man becomes a husband before he is married...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Daddy Issue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A child may suffer from "Daddy Issues", depending on the circumstances and the kind of behavior a father is projecting. In this piece "Daddy Issues" Rogers tries to portray how lonel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
¨Topiaria¨. Expressionist colorful garden. Big format Oil on canvas
Located in Segovia, ES
Topiaria. Big format Oil on canvas Beautiful garden by Chico Montilla.
Measurements: (H) 130 x (W) 195 x 3 cm. Framed 142 x 207 x 5 cm.
Colorful expressionist view of a garden with plants that have been given artistic form through the topiary art...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Courageous Spirit
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Tunde Bakare, a visionary artist with an uncanny ability to infuse profound emotions into his works, has risen to prominence for his powerful portrayal of marginalized voices and the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fire Ball by Anna Taganzeva-Kobzeva - Painting, oil on canvas, 2023
Located in Basel, BS
The painting Fire Ball by contemporary artist Anna Taganzeva-Kobzeva was shown at the group exhibition "Floral & Machine" at St. Paulus Church in Basel in 2023. The exhibition delves...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cloud" Figurative Nude Oil Painting 47" x 24" inch by Sergey Dolmatov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Cloud" Figurative Nude Oil Painting 47" x 24" inch by Sergey Dolmatov
Year: 2010
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wine Over Love
By Todd White
Located in Toronto, ON
18" x 10" Unframed
Limited Edition Giclée with Hand Embellishment of 135
Hand Signed by Todd White
“An experienced woman’s piece. She’s dealt with life. Handled it just fine. Now de...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Giclée
Quarantine Blues
By Todd White
Located in Toronto, ON
23” x 12” Unframed
Original Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Todd White
Todd white captures restaurant, night and Hollywood scenes with contrasting colors serving the viewer’...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Edition-Golden Benton Irises Limited#1 hand paint finish, Expression, UK Artist
Located in London, GB
- This is a hand painted finishing by artist in mid sized (40 x 50 CM) Limited Edition made on canvas, each Edition is unique. there are only 5 limited Editions made.
-Due to the ha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Acrylic
In The Room #5 by Katya Tsareva - Expressionist painting, oil on canvas, 2021
Located in Basel, BS
The Room #4 is the 4th work in "In The Room" series by contemporary artist Katya Tsareva. In this series the artist continues to analyze the difficult re...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Photos Please
By Todd White
Located in Toronto, ON
42" x 31" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Todd White
Todd white captures restaurant, night and Hollywood scenes with contrasting colors serving the viewer’s eyes a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In The Room #4 by Katya Tsareva - Expressionist painting, oil on canvas, 2021
Located in Basel, BS
The Room #4 is the 4th work in "In The Room" series by contemporary artist Katya Tsareva. In this series the artist continues to analyze the difficult re...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Raventos Piano and Scores original expressionist acrylic canvas painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Piano and scores original expressionist acrylic canvas painting
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The Little Things (Original)
By Todd White
Located in Toronto, ON
10” x 6” Unframed
Original Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Todd White
Todd white captures restaurant, night and Hollywood scenes with contrasting colors serving the viewer’...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Love, Passion and Nature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Muideen Abdulkadir, a renowned artist from Nigeria celebrated for his ability to convey profound emotions through his artwork, has once again demonstrated his artistic genius with "L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Strength of a Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Strength of a Woman" by Muideen Abdulkadir is a compelling artwork that celebrates the creative spirit, passion, and inner strength of women. At its core, this piece is a visual ode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Solicitude IV
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Solicitude" invites the audience into a world of contemplation and reflection, where the central theme revolves around the power of empathy and its a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Zucchini Blossom
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Astral Landcsape
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SET of 2. My main enemy & I Have The Horse. Am I a knight by Dasha Pogodina
Located in Sempach, LU
This is a SET of TWO original oil paintings by Dasha Pogodina. Both paintings have the same size 115x95x2cm and are ready to hang (stretched canvas with wooden subframe, sides are pa...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pocket Green Fig and Pocket Gooseberry by Dani Humberstone- fruit- figurative
Located in Deddington, GB
original
Oil on Canvas
Image size: H:5 cm x W:5 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:5 cm x W:5 cm x D:3cm
Frame Size: H:16 cm x W:16 cm x D:3.5cm
if sold together would be H:5 and W...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The River Tree
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Kite
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I want to tell you what it means when a man feels at home. It is not when he sits in his house alone; it is when he can step out of his home without thinking it is risky to do so.
(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
In a corner of the soul. Colorful expressionist garden with fuchsia flowers
Located in Segovia, ES
Colorful expressionist corner of a garden with fuchsia flowers.
In a corner of the soul (En un rincón del alma), Oil on linen by Chico Montilla.
Original perspective of a garden, w...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Vide Médian
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soulmate Modern Figurative Oil Painting by Ukranian Artist Dasha Pogodina
Located in Sempach, LU
Participant SOLO EXHIBITION in Thun, Switzerland "Strength, and Vulnerability" December 2022. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about this artwork.
MATERIALS:
Th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Basquiat
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Jean-Michel Basquiat, a prodigious talent who tragically left this world too soon, was a force of nature in the art world of the 1980s. His works were characterized by a unique fusio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Coffee, Mixed Media
Expressionist figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist 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, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Evelyne Ballestra, Julien Wolf, Stephen Basso, and Bernard Harmon. 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 Expressionist figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.