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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
Research & Development Figural 3 & 4
Located in Buffalo, NY
A pair of paintings in one singular frame presentation by American contemporary artist Bruce Adams Art is the R&D for culture. Artists Conduct the R&D for society. In the late tw...
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Expressionist Portraits On Surfboard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Multi Portrait Abstract Expressionist On Surfboard Signed, horizontal and vertical. Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhoo...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Christmas Morning" - Vertical expressionist female semi-nude in pale colors.
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

French Mid-Century "The Polytechnique Students" Painting by Bernard Cornille
Located in Pasadena, CA
The 14th of July is the National Day in France. That night every high school in Paris have an orchestra playing in the streets. This painting is depicting musicians students expres...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Affection Mixed Media
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Affection 1989 Artist signed lower right Oil, graphite on linen canvas 38x30, framed 52x44 inches. Jurgen Gorg was born in 1951 in​, Dernbach Germany. His formative years were spen...
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1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Graphite

"Uomo alla finestra (sbarre)" by Enzio Wenk, 2018-Acrylic, Oil, Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Man at the window (barriers)". Acrylic paint and oil paint on canvas. The artist sells the handmade, original and one-of-a-kind piece, but he reserves the right...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

"Morning Routine" by Wilson - Intimate Nude Figurative in Bed with Red Underwear
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966) "Morning Routine" 2009 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. About the Artist: Shana Wilson, born in Edmon...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

In a small town. 1969, paper, watercolor, 36x48 cm
Located in Riga, LV
In a small town. 1969, paper, watercolor, 36x48 cm Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers an...
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1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

In Whom I Confide - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a special kind of trust that exists between sisters—not just those bound by blood, but those connected by the unshakable bond of sisterhood. In a world that often feels chao...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

La lagune à Venise, 1968-69, oil on paper laid on canvas by Jean Jansem
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013) La lagune à Venise, 1968-1969 Huile sur papier marouflée sur toile Signée en bas à droite 50 x 65 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’artiste a longuement séjourné à Venise, notamment à Mazzorbo et la lagune a toujours eu une place bien particulière dans l’oeuvre et le coeur de Jansem. L’artiste y aura réalisé nombre de dessins et une trentaine de toiles seulement, dont chacune, représentation de l’eau et du ciel, est le témoin de l’imprégnation pérenne de la lumière si spécifique de la lagune dans l’oeuvre de l’artiste. Cette œuvre est une bien belle démonstration de cette utilisation magistrale de la lumière. Artiste français d'origine arménienne, né en 1920 en Turquie, Jansem arrive en France...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper

Landscape, Acrylic on Canvas by Modern Artist Anita Roy Chowdhury "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Anita Roy Chowdhury - Landscape - 18 x 24 inches ( unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas Inclusive of shipped in roll form. Style : Her works manifest human figures, nude or draped in di...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The prison guard's wife
Located in Wien, 9
François Zdenek Eberl (born May 25, 1887 – October 8, 1962) was a painter born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire who primarily worked in Paris. The scene shows the wife of a prison guar...
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1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Israeli Judaica Old Jewish Woman Sewing Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Adolf Adler 1917 - 1996 Adolf Adi Adler was born in Romania in 1917. Attended the Art College of Kluj Romania in 1950. (in Satu Mare, original home city of the Satmar Hasidic group). In 1963, Adler was chief among a group of well known artists who immigrated to Israel. He was awarded the Nordau prize in 1978. He works have been auctioned at Sloan's Auction House in Maryland and Karrenbauer Auction House in Germany and today are represented in the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. In 1984, a retrospective of his work was held in Rishon Le Zion. He died in 1996. Awards and Prizes 1993 Mordecai Ish-Shalom Prize, Artists House, Jerusalem, for a Special Contribution to Art Artists in Israel for the Defense Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Helena Rubinstein Pavilion, Tel Aviv 1967 Artists: Aviva Uri...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rooftops, Surrealist Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Rooftops Year: 1973 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 30 in. x 30 in. (76.2 cm x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 37.5 x 37.5 inches
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

We Outside 2 (Lagos Baddie Girl) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sunday in Lagos is a vibrant tapestry of culture, fashion, and social activity, and for a "baddie girl," it’s the perfect day to showcase her unique style and charisma. The city come...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Begg Jr., Expressionist Portrait by Joseph Solman
Located in Long Island City, NY
In the mid-1960s Joseph Solman (American, 1909 - 2008) was commissioned to create portraits of the Begg family. This is a portrait of John Begg Jr., the son of the mid-century nuclear family...
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1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

'The Moment of Struggling' by Via Li - Bold Female Figurative - Expressionist
Located in Carmel, CA
'The Moment of Struggling' by artist Via Li is a compelling figurative acrylic painting on a 30" x 24" canvas that visually encapsulates the internal turmoil of emotional struggle. T...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Arike
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Arike" is a powerful artwork created by Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace that captures the essence of human emotions and experience. The piece is a mixed-media artwork that uses acrylic, and fabrics to create a stunning visual display. The artwork depicts a young woman gazing off into the distance, lost in thought. Her eyes are expressive, and her expression is contemplative as if she is reflecting on something deeply personal. The title of the artwork, "Arike," is a Yoruba name that means "someone who we have encountered and chosen to care for." This name is significant because it suggests that the woman in the artwork is someone who has had a profound impact on the artist's life, and the artwork is a tribute to her. The use of traditional African clothing in the artwork is also significant. It speaks to the artist's cultural heritage and identity and adds a layer of meaning to the piece. Overall, "Arike" is a stunning piece of artwork that captures the complexity and depth of human experience. The use of mixed media, traditional African aesthetics, and the contemplative expression on the woman's face all contribute to making this artwork a powerful visual display. Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace has created a masterpiece that speaks to the human condition and the importance of connecting with others. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Anjolaoluwa Arike Fatunmbi is an artist based in the southwest city of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Her medium of art is expressed in traditional Adire and Ankara fabric with a blend of acrylic on canvas. Her journey into art began at an early stage while watching her father work on various forms of art as a seasoned professional. For, Arike, Art was second nature as she lived and dreamed of art in an environment beaming with top professionals and ardent art enthusiasts. As she advanced in age with a broader exposure to the vicissitudes of life and a deeper understanding of how human nature transcends and reinvents in a constantly changing circle, her works are consciously impacted by her cultural roots and personal experiences. Arike’s textile art is composed of intricate compositions of layers of fabric, flowery patterns, and detailed attention to the markings of the female features. Her pieces are reflective of her personality as she loves to incorporate vibrant colors and whimsical designs. With her early start in the Art scene, Arike has been able to apprentice under renowned masters in the Art sector like the globally acclaimed proponent of Contemporary Black Art, Oluwole Omofemi. Her work was selected for the prestigious Art fellowship themed: Telling textile tales. The program sponsored by the British Council had in attendance notable heavyweights like Uzoma Samuel and Laura Jones among other participants. She successfully presented papers on the forms of Art she practice and the ethics guiding her creative enterprise. She has also been greatly inspired by leading female artists in the likes of Marcellina Akpojotor, Bisa Butler...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic

Unfinished Thought, female nude, abstracted figurative painting earth tones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Expressionist, abstracted figurative female nude About Tom Bennett: With quick brushstrokes, Tom Bennett creates representational images of human figures and animals, emphasizing mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bullfighting Scene oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Title: Bullfighting Scene Technique: Oil on board Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches Period: 20th century Art Movement: Figurative Expression...
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1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Pink Hat" by Shana Wilson - Soft Figurative Nude - Woman at the Beach in Pink
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966) "Pink Hat" 2012 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. About the Artist: Shana Wilson, born in Edmonton in ...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Stretcher Bars

Walk together 50X70 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of companionship and the serenity of a shared journey. It's a dance of light and shadow over the figures, an intr...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Research & Development Figural 1 & 2
Located in Buffalo, NY
A pair of paintings by American contemporary artist Bruce Adams. Art is the R&D for culture. Artists Conduct the R&D for society. In the late twentieth century painting was rejec...
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

'The Couple in Red' by Helen Steele - Modern Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Helen Steele (German, 1961-2022) 'The Couple in Red' 2011 Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "The Couple in Red" is a stirring 30" x 24"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Stretcher Bars

CRAZY FACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas, shipped rolled in a tube Made in Córdoba, Spain
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Late 20th Century French Abstract Expressionist Acrylic on Board. 'Jazz Night'.
By Thierry Miramon
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century abstract expressionist oil on board representation of a lively jazz night by French artist, Thierry Miramon, signed top left and pres...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Board, Acrylic

"The Last Supper in the Kuril Islands, Tea with KAWS"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This work was the second in a series of works "Secret Dinner in the Kuril Islands." It serves as a continuation after the work "In Search of Pokemon". After the sale of this picture,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood, Canvas

Golden Rose
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I evoke a tender, introspective moment, captured through the interplay of light and shadow in a lush, impressionistic style. The exuberance of the golden yellow dress ...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

White flower
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to merge the surreal with the natural, portraying a woman emerging from a whimsical, flower-laden landscape that blurs into a vintage-style ambiance. The s...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sawah Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A sawah landscape, Sumatra Signed and dated 'Sonnega '54' (lower right), and annotated 'Voor Jan de Bas 1-1-1970 / R de Bas' (on the reverse) oil on canvas, 50,5x60,5 cm Provenance: - Collection Pieter de Bas (1909-1979) Mr de Bas was head of the MULO school and acting head of the HBS school in Medan. Thence by descent to the present owner. Exhibited: - Hotel de Boer, Medan 1954, where acquired by the first owner. The light I observed everywhere was of a special quality, fluorescent blue, shone from nowhere but radiated from every point, oddly with great depth and intensity. The light in an entirely different dimension came from nowhere and went nowhere shimmering with the glow of a bright blue jewel. The most important thing I discovered was of being omnipresent and able to understand everything at the same time, yes I could fathom creation completely. Auke Sonnega, born March 9, 1910 in Leeuwarden, known as the painter, primarily of young Balinese men and women. Originally raised in the reformed denomination, the parents of Auke apparently practised theosophy and their children, including Auke were taught these principles. The talent for drawing revealed itself at an early stage which in 1926 lead to a 4-year study of textile design at the Academy for Art and Craft in Amsterdam. He completed the academy in 1930 and worked in a carpet factory in Twente until 1934 and then followed in his sister Aafje’s footsteps leaving the Netherlands to go to the Dutch East Indies where in 1935 he started working as a graphic designer with an advertising bureau in Batavia. He was able to travel through Java and Bali on the motorbike that he brought with him from Europe, and was paid for his travelogue, enhanced with his own photo’s which appeared in several Dutch newspapers and magazines. In the 1930’s two Europeans, Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Half-length portrait of an elderly bearded man - Melancholy of a prophet -
Located in Berlin, DE
Friedrich August Seitz (1902 Staffort - 1944 Belgrade). Half-length portrait of an elderly man with a beard. Oil on canvas, 42 x 34 cm (visible seize), 58 x 50 cm (frame), signed and...
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1920s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Secret supper in the Kuril Islands, in search of Pokemon Painting"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is not my first picture dedicated to the biblical theme "The Last Supper". It reveals a long-standing dispute between Russia and Japan over the Kuril Islands.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

In Her Solitude - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In her solitude, she finds clarity. The world outside may move at an unforgiving pace, but here, in the quiet, she breathes. She sits with her thoughts, letting them rise and fall li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

‘Father Series No. 8' Portrait Oil Painting Contemporary Textured Art by Duan
Located in Carmel, CA
'Father Series No. 8' by Duan is a compelling addition to the 'Father Series,' skillfully capturing the essence of a man with a profound portrayal. In this piece, the subject, seemin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Self-Portrait On Brown Original Oil On Canvas
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri is a passionate Italian, US-based artist whose work has been exhibited in USA, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, and in Major collections - Ellen Degeneres, Ringo Starr, Al Gore and many more. Harnessing an insatiable desire for artistic discovery, innovation and perfection, he dives into experimentation with openness and enthusiasm. The works he produces as a result are bright, expansive and bold. Masri has developed a style that captures Mideastern mood with A Lucien Freud brush touch. The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal. Artist statement: "I live four seasons every day - it is a humongous world of perceptions, conceptions, and achievements; a world of renewable psychological input and output fraught with flowing emotions, endurance, and pain. " Represented by American Art Gallery...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Women in red " cm. 35 x 52 oil 1977
Located in Torino, IT
Italy,Italian Painter,Women,Red ,1977 Edgardo CORBELLI (Turin, 1918 - 1989) From the traditional composition of the 1930s, the painting of Corbelli leads to technical and expressiv...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

C'est le Passe que Nous Attendons
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Theo Tobiasse from 1967. An expressionist-style textural painting of intensely dark and vivid color palette. Inspired from the artist's personal experiences of the...
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1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Macaw Parrot
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I infused the vibrant spirit of the macaw with a lively blend of expressionism and impressionism. The thick, textured strokes capture the dynamic essence of the...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Young technicians. 1978, watercolor on paper, 25x28 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Young technicians. 1978, watercolor on paper, 25x28 cm Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flower...
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Fish and Bicycles # 12
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on paper by contemporary artist Bruce Adams from his Fish and Bicycles series. This work is currently part of an exhibition at Benjaman Gallery "Over the Fence". This piece comes framed in an archival natural wood frame presentation. The Fish and Bicycle series employs a similar strategy as my Men at Work series. This time the subject matter includes both men and women (exhibited in pairs) representing a range of gender identities. The title is derived from Irina Dunn’s witty statement (often erroneously attributed to Gloria Steinem...
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1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Paper

Bohemian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"The Bohemian" is part of a new collection titled "Ode to Guardians and the Impuissant". It is a visual discourse on the frail but resilient nature of black women whom I call black h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Passion" - Vertical expressionist female kneeling nude with flowers in ochre.
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Post Soviet Avant Garde Judaica Rabbi Playing Violin (the Klezmer Fiddler)
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Contemporary Subject: People Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Dimensions: 24" x 18" Yuri Yefimovitch Brusovany was born on November, 15th 1949 in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) Russia. His father was a Jew from Gomel. His mother descended from the prominent family of Samoiloff Actors. This family was well-known all over Russia for a long time. Since 1820 names of the actors from the Samoiloffs' Dynasty never left the theatre posters. It was the largest family tree in the history of Russian scenic art. The central figure in the dynasty was V.V. Samoiloff (1834 - 1877) lived at the same time with Feodor Dostoevsky, Karl Brullov and Leo Tolstoy. V.V. Samoiloff, P.V. Samoiloff and V.A. Michurina-Samoilova were buried at the Alexander Nevsky...
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Expressionist Colorful Landscape Oil Paint : San Antonio
Located in Segovia, ES
San Antonio . Oil on canvas by Spanish artist Chico Montilla. Measurements: (H) 65 x (W) 81 x 2 (D) cm. Framed 85 x 101 x 5 cm. San Antonio, another expressionist view of the countr...
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Early 1900s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Men's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Pop Culture, Men
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 (Issued by the Gallery) About ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Man, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My work is about dealing with the real world and above all using the images that surround us in everyday life. I often search for the unexpected. An ironic turn to images or things y...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

The Yellow Bouquet seated female figure with flowers soft yellow and pink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seated woman in a pink suit strong yet warm color consistent with the artist's palette. It is painted on jute a coarse type of burlap mounted on a cradled wood board . Framing recomm...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Jute, Wood, Oil

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic and Oil Paint on Canvas, Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint and enamel on canvas.
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Mid Century French Expressionist Landscape Portrait, La Fermière Normande.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid-century French Expressionist oil on paper, laid on board, painting titled 'La Fermière Normande' (The Normandy Farmer) by Raphael Arnal. The painting is signed bottom right and...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Oil

Confidant 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A confidant is someone you trust deeply and confide in. They typically share personal thoughts, feelings, and secrets that you might not feel comfortable sharing with others. Dependi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Don't Rush Life 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Where am from Bandana was once a common style, we called it Big Boy Style, then it’s seem to me like a style or fashion only, because our elder brothers only allowed to used it but n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Benavente Solis Campo de Mallorca original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original expressionist acrylic painting. Framed During its first exhibition in Paris, the French press catalogs it like "The Catalan Sorolla". Honorary Member of the MECOART (Medit...
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Acrylic

Benavente Solis 8 Campo de Mallorca original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original expressionist acrylic painting. Framed During its first exhibition in Paris, the French press catalogs it like "The Catalan Sorolla". Honorary Member of the MECOART (Medit...
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Acrylic

Patterns and Shapes, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Patterns and Shapes" is a portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 40" x 36" oil on board portrait is painted in a vibrant color palette. "St...
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1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mirage
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

Influence
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Influence" depicts a lady who appears to be lost in thought. She is portrayed with a blue and yellow color around her neck, which stands out against the grey background. The artwork is captivating, and it seems to tell a story of its own. The lady's posture suggests that she is deep in thought, perhaps reflecting on something significant. The blue and yellow colors around her neck add to the intrigue, leaving the viewer to wonder about their meaning. The colors are bold and bright, almost as if they are trying to break through the grey background. The title of the artwork, "Influence," adds another layer to the piece's meaning. It could be interpreted as the lady being influenced by something or someone, or perhaps she is the one who exerts influence on others. Either way, the title makes the artwork more thought-provoking and leaves the viewer with questions. The use of color in the artwork is striking. The blue and yellow around the lady's neck create a sense of vibrancy and life. The grey background, while muted, provides a subtle contrast that emphasizes the colors around her neck. The color choices are deliberate, each color has its own symbolic meaning. Blue is often associated with calmness, trust, and communication, while yellow is associated with optimism, happiness, and energy. The overall composition of the artwork is simple yet powerful. The lady is the focal point of the piece, and her posture and expression convey a sense of introspection. The blue and yellow colors around her neck draw the viewer's attention, and the grey background provides a sense of stillness and calmness. The artwork is open to interpretation, and the viewer may interpret it in different ways. Some may see it as a representation of someone deep in thought, while others may see it as a symbol of inner strength and influence. Whatever the interpretation, the artwork is visually striking and thought-provoking. In conclusion, "Influence" is a beautiful and thought-provoking artwork that portrays a lady lost in thought with blue and yellow colors around her neck on a grey background. The artwork's title and use of color add to its complexity, leaving the viewer with questions and interpretations. It is a testament to the power of art and its ability to evoke emotions and stimulate the mind. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Aba Linus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Canvas, Acrylic

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