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Modern Figurative Paintings

MODERN STYLE

The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Soldier Stepping Off a Cliff
Located in Roma, IT
Original China ink drawing on ivory colored cardboard, representing a soldier stepping off a cliff with his horse. Hand-signed on the lower left margin, in black ink "A. B. C. Lac Km...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink

1950's French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Portrait of Young Lady with Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Lady by Anna de Banguy (French mid 20th century) signed oil on board, framed framed: 29 x 23 inches painting: 23 x 17 inches provenance: private collection, Franc...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

'Mexican Fishermen in Lake Patzcuaro' Lithograph by Yves Brayer Modern Landscape
Located in London, GB
'Mexican Fishermen in Lake Patzcuaro', lithograph by Yves Brayer (1963). Unframed. The artist, Yves Brayer, spent time painting in Mexico in 1963, one of the many worldwide destinati...
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1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Lithograph

20th Century French Modernist Gouache Painting Man Playing The Violin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

"Catskill Mountains" Georgina Klitgaard, Country Landscape Modernist Hills
Located in New York, NY
Georgina Klitgaard Catskill Mountains Signed lower right Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches Georgina Klitgaard’s art has sometimes gotten lost in the critical propensity to assign artist...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Splash Girl - Original painting, Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Philippe Pasqua (1965-) Splash Girl, 2010 Mixed medias : ink, watercolor and acrylic painting Signed bottom right Authenticated with the artist red stamp On...
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Flight to Egypt"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The work "Flight to Egypt" is based on a biblical story. Just as it is impossible to run away from yourself, so it is impossible to run away from your own destiny in this life. Somet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Family Playing on Beach with Toy Boat French Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
L’Enfant au Bateau Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020), signed lower front inscribed verso oil painting on canvas 22 x 18 inches. All the paintings we have for sale by this art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Wonderful Mid-Century Boxing Scene of a Standing Prize Fighter by Rudolph Pen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Wonderful Mid-Century Boxing Scene of a Standing Prize Fighter by Noted Chicago Artist, Rudolph T. Pen. This energetic sporting scene, painted in the 1960s, exemplifies the abstra...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Austrian Magic Realist Oil Painting Vibrant Village Landscape Scene Franz Coufal
Located in Surfside, FL
Framed 24.5 x 28.5 image 19.5 x 23 inches. Franz Anton Coufal (Austrian, 1927 - 1999) Painter and sculptor known for figure painting, bronze sculpture, genre paintings and as a grap...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Dance - Original woodcut - Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Raoul DUFY The Dance, c .1910 Original woodcut Signed with stamp of the artist's studio Numbered on /220 Titled in the board 50.5 x 65.4 cm (c. 19.6 x 25.5 inch) Excellent condition
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1910s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Woodcut

1950's Open Air Jazz Concert in The Summer Forest French Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Forest Jazz Band by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 20 x 25.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed Description: This li...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

Skylark
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural ability for art runs in the Marshall family. Neil’s late father produced some excellent ink drawings many years ago. Art college beckoned in 1972 having been prolific in ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

THREE MUSICIANS Large Oil Painting French Israeli Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Music Medium: Oil Surface: Board Country: France Dimensions: 36.5" x 23.5" Dimensions w/Frame: 43.5" x 31" NISSAN ENGEL Israel, b. 1931 Multidisciplinary art...
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1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Painting of New York City Fire Department in New York City by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of New York City Fire Department in New York City by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 36 x 24 inches Frame measures 41 x 29 inches Angela Wake...
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

SCALINATA - Tribute to Massimo Campigli
Located in Napoli, IT
delightful oil on canvas by unknown artist inspired by the works of master Massimo Campigli, in this case "La Scalinata " from the 1950s
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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Modernist Gouache Painting Portrait Of A Bright Orange Haired Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

Large 1970's French Modernist Oil Painting The Card Game Players Casino Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Card Game in the Casino French Modernist, circa 1970's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.5 x 25.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound co...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Protest Revolt and Uprising illustration
Located in Miami, FL
This work is a quintessential protest statement piece depicting an angry mob brandishing powerful fits in the air in gestures of revolt Signed lower right. Daniel Maffia has done a ...
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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Gouache

Pair of Landscapes with Views of Ancient Rome - Oil on Canvas - Mid 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscapes with Views of Ancient Rome is an original pair of oil on canvas realized in the Second Half 19th Century. Mixed colored oil on canvas, mounted on panel. Minor damage to ...
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Thought by Irma Hediger - Watercolor on paper 15x25 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Untitled, Acrylic on Paper (Set of 2 works) by Modern Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Prakash Karmakar – Untitled 28 x 20 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Paper, 2004 (Set of 2 works) ( Unframed & Delivered ) Karmakar’s vibrant composition bursts with energ...
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

1960s English Impressionist Oil Young Lady slumped in chair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model English artist, c. 1960s oil on board 16 x 12 inches provenance: private collection, England The painting is in very good and presentable condition.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1950's French Modernist Portrait of Woman by the Window Textured Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman by the Window French, mid 20th century signed L. Bernard oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 16 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very go...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Emerald Shine Original Oil Painting with Hourse by Andrei Sitsko
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is dedicated to courage, strength, and beauty. Man and horse, interaction, love. Powerful and restrained color. • Linen canvas, high-quality oil paints. • Two coats of protective gloss varnish were applied to protect the painting from UV rays and dust. • Signed and dated by the artist on the back. • Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. • Shipping rolled in a tube. Please do not hesitate to contact me! Thank you for visiting my art! Best regards! Andrei Sitsko
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Segovie
Located in Sheffield, MA
Marie Antoinette Boullard-Deve French, 1890-1970 Segovie Oil on canvas 29 by 21 ½ in. W/frame 39 by 31 ½ in. Signed lower left and titled and dated 1951 on the back Marie was born...
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Kitchen Disaster (The Kitchen Destroyed) (diptych), 1995
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in Moscow, Idaho,and raised in Seattle, Robert Jessup received his BFA from the University of Washington in 1975 and his MFA from the University of Iowa in 1979. His work has been exhibited extensively since 1981 and is in numerous private and public collections including the metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the University of Virginia, the University of Texas, the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Dallas Museum of Art. He is a Professor Emeritus from the University of North Texas where he taught painting in the College of Visual Arts and Design from 1991 to 2018. His work is represented by the Conduit Gallery in Dallas, Texas. In 2019, Jessup and his wife, Faith Scott Jessup, moved to Whidbey Island...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Radha, Soft Pastel & Acrylic on Paper by Indian Modern Artist Suhas Roy-In Stock
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Suhas Roy - Radha Soft Pastel & Acrylic on Paper 14 x 18 inches, 2004 ( Unframed & Delivered ) In this ethereal portrait titled Radha, Suhas captures the divine feminine with delica...
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Pastel, Paper, Acrylic

Radiohead - Amnesiac (Grammy, Album Art, Iconic, Rock & Roll, Pop, Legend)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kerry Smith Radiohead - Amnesiac Mixed Media on Crescent board Year: 2022 Size: 21x20in Signed, dated by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1641 *Black frame with a mirror-gloss finish ...
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board

Dancing Figures, Oil on Board
Located in Surfside, FL
DAVID ROSEN Toronto, Canada, b. 1912, d. 2004 Painter David Rosen emerged onto the art scene while the country was wrought with unimaginable economic turmoil. Like most other Americans, the Great Depression pummeled artists financially, leaving them destitute and unable to find even conventional labor work. However, in the midst of such devastation, the government implemented arts projects which strove to achieve employment for these artists. The program arose during a memorable era for art and funded the careers of several renowned artists, including Jackson Pollack, Arshile Gorky, and Lee Krasner before they found success. In 1936, Rosen himself joined the program and quickly accompanied his contemporaries in building the next movement of modern art, Abstract Expressionism. Born in 1912, Rosen grew up in Toronto, Canada before pursuing arts in the United States. Upon arriving, Rosen settled in New York City and attended the Cooper Union Art school in 1930. While participating in the Federal Arts Project, he worked for the program's mural department until 1941. As well, he worked with an artist collective, Siqueiros Art Workshop. There, Rosen met fellow FAP artist Jackson Pollack, and together, with artist Phillip Guston, they experimented with new painting techniques and mediums. Art movements are often reactions to the popular styles that precede them, and Abstract Expressionism applied a new and exciting method to Modern Art. Gradually, artists began to break away from an overly-studied, academic approach to painting and liberated their technique. During these workshops, Rosen was introduced to Pollack's groundbreaking "drip painting" before it changed the art world. As America became involved in World War II, the Federal Arts Project wound down, officially ending in 1942. Around this time, Rosen enlisted as a Merchant Seaman with the U.S Merchant Marines. During this time, he traveled to North Africa and Italy before concluding his service and moving to California where, in 1945, he devoted his full attention to building an art career. Within a couple of years, he landed a major exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1947, and his first one-man show, which opened to rave reviews, was held at Hollywood's Contemporary Art Gallery. The exhibition’s success led to mural commissions from Palm Springs' Hotel del Tahquitz, and he scored more solo shows at West Hollywood's Chabot Gallery. The early 1950s brought a surge of recognition for Rosen's career, and while his work was certainly still influenced by Abstract Expression, his painting style included elements of Surrealism, Figurative Art, and Cubism. Like his colleague Jackson Pollack, Rosen produced work inspired by drip painting; however, rather than splattering, his drips were the natural flow marks from painting freely without regard for "mistakes." Throughout Rosen's long career, he would acquire techniques from vastly different art styles which made for a varied, eclectic catalog of work. Rosen continued to build his California art career and settled at a Laguna Beach art colony in 1958. There, he entered his work in the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and was the first painter to contribute Abstract Art to the event. Rosen would participate in the festival for the next fifteen years. A year after his move, in 1959, Rosen opened his first studio gallery and began a 12-year collaboration with the Laguna Playhouse. For the next two decades, Rosen participated in 17 art exhibitions and 20 solo shows, and received considerable critical praise. Rosen's themes were as varied as his evolving painting style, and one of his themes focused on classic characters like Shakespeare's Hamlet. Rosen's close-up portraits of historical and literary figures, illustrated by the piece To Be or Not to Be: Soliloquy From Hamlet, capture the essence of the characters while remaining loose with the painting and even adding a slight cartoon feel. His ongoing Hamlet series, as a complete collection, makes an impact with the diversity of technique. Unlike the loose style of some of his works, the painting Madaam... that he is mad is true is influenced by the structure of Cubism, the flat dimensions of Byzantine Art, and his utilization of mixed media. After Rosen's death in 2004, the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts sponsored an exhibition of his Hamlet paintings at the Wells Fargo Building gallery. Throughout Rosen's career, he amassed a great deal of critical, industry, and public praise for his work. His beloved town of Laguna Beach bestowed numerous awards that include the Laguna Beach Annual Art Gallery Award and Orange County's Annual Exhibit Award. Rosen's work flourished in California, and he received recognition from the San Diego County Fair, Los Angeles' Miracle Mile...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Permiso para Pensar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Graduated from the Prilidiano Pueyrredón National School of Fine Arts. He also studied set design, was a student of Osvaldo Attila and Armando Sapia, among other artists. He held so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Making Pasta, 2008
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in Moscow, Idaho,and raised in Seattle, Robert Jessup received his BFA from the University of Washington in 1975 and his MFA from the University of Iowa in 1979. His work has be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Woman Folk-1 & 2, Pencil on Paper, Set of 2 Works by Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Atul Bose - Woman Folk-1 & 2 Pencil on Paper 5 x 3.4 inches (Set of 2 Works) (Framed & Delivered) In this evocative pencil sketch, Bose captures a candid moment among a group of wom...
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1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil

Still Life with Religious Icons, Mixed Media on Paper by Paritosh Sen "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Paritosh Sen - Still - Life with Religious Icons Mixed Media on Paper 20 x 25 inches, 2004 (Unframed & Delivered) Paritosh’s Still Life with Religious Icons is a vibrant composition...
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

"Rosemary" with Feather Boa - Bay Area Figurative Movement Study Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Rosemary" with Feather Boa - Bay Area Figurative Movement Study Oil on Canvas A dark-haired woman with a feather boa sits propped on a stool surrounded by bright textures and patte...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Le Lotus Bleu (Tintin, Belgian art, Chinese flowers, ~32% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Philip Verhoeven Le Lotus Bleu (Tintin, Belgian art, Chinese flowers) Acrylic and Marker on Canvas Year: 2024 Size: 15.75 x 15.75 inches Signed and titled by hand COA provided *Unfr...
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

The Tree, Meyrin, Geneva
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Classical Dutch Old City Street Scene Figures Old Buildings Signed & Framed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Dutch City by Jonny Gaston, British 20th century signed oil on board, framed framed: 25.5 x 22 inches board: 18 x 14 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Antidote from the Gods
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Climate change is a serious issue that we must all work together to address. One key solution is the planting of trees. Trees help to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which...
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Pencil, Mixed Media

Fakir-1 & 3, Figurative, Pencil on Paper, Set of 2 Works by Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Atul Bose - Fakir-1 & 3 Pencil on Paper 6 x 6 inches & 6.6 x 6 inches (Set of 2 Works) (Unframed & Delivered) In this evocative sketch, Atul captures the weathered face and humble p...
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1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil

Strees of Paris - Paint by Eliane Diverly - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a modern artwork realized by Eliane Diverly in the Mid-20th Century. Oil on Wooden panel Good conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

The Bullfight Matador with Bull Signed French Modernist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020), signed lower front and inscribed verso Ginet-Lasnier, the wife of the painter Jean Lasnier, was born in the Seine-Maritime...
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1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a child carrying a carafe
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Molded frame in plaster and gilded wood 76 x 56 x 7 cm
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Oak (Tissue) (Abstract, Realism, Leaf, Patterns, Botanical Art, ~28% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Annieo Klaas Oak (Tissue) 2024 Oil on Canvas 30 x 30 inches (76.2 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower right COA provided *On stretcher frame - gallery wrapped - ready to hang Annieo Klaas sees...
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

The Chicken Farm - Oil Paint - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The chicken farm is an original old master artwork realized by Artist of 19th Century. Mixed colored oil on wooden panel. Don't miss this old master art...
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19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Escuela española (XX) - Óleo sobre tela - Tauromaquia
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Como pueden apreciar, la obra va firmada por la artista en la parte inferior y fechada del año 1970 Se presenta bien enmarcada la obra El estado de la obra es bueno Medidas obra: ...
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Sketch of Two Woman & Three Persons Sketch, Figurative, Drawing on Paper
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Badri Narayan - (Set of 2 Works) Sketch of Two Woman Drawing on Paper 7.75 x 8.25 inches This delicate line drawing by Badri Narayan captures an intimate dialogue between two female...
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Ganapati, Mixed Media on Board, Green, Yellow, Brown by Badri Narayan "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Badri Narayan - Ganapati - 10.25 x 8.5 inches ( unframed size) - 20.25 x 18.5 inches ( Framed ) Condition: A very small tear on the top le...
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Board

20th Century French Modernist Gouache Painting Portrait of Ginger Haired Female
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

Composition - Oil Paint by Maria Merita - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a modern artwork realized by Maria Merita. Mixed colored oil painting. Hand signed on the lower margin. Includes frame
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Portrait of an Artist"
By Eugene Ivanoff
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional early painting by Russian/American artist Eugene Ivanoff (1897-1954.) "Portrait of an Artist", is a unique, original oil on canvas, signed, painted c.1935,...
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1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Landscape - Oil Painting by Fioravante Seibezzi - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original modern artwork realized by Fioravante Seibezzi (1906-1975) in the mid-20th century. Oil painting on board. Hand signed by the artist on the lower margin. ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Street View in France, Oil on Canvas Painting by Renzo Gori
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian artist Renzo Gori (1911 - 1998) designed this oil on canvas painting which features an animated urban street scene in France. The artist's signature is in the bottom right co...
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1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Modernist Goulash Painting Multi-color Portrait Of Blonde Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

Seated 1974. Oil on canvas, 100x60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Seated 1974. Oil on canvas, 100x60 cm The central focus of the artwork is a nude woman seated in a relaxed position. The artist's portrayal captures the beauty and form of the fema...
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Three Perspectives
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helene and Eric Bess are a team who have been collaborating for over 20 years. Both are professional artists with extensive experience in both the commercial and fine art fields. They presently work out of their studio in Florida, creating original art for gallery display, fine art crafts and taking commissions for murals & embellishments. Helene was born in Canada in 1949. She studied art in Europe as a young adult and attended Phoenix Pratt School of Design in New York and St. Petersburg Community College in Florida. She worked for advertising agencies and freelance art projects such as theater design and t-shirt designs for several companies. She owned and operated an art studio (“Artistic Endeavors”) in Melbourne, Fl. for five years. She started doing murals and embellishments (residential and commercial) from 1992 till present. She considers her early life in Europe the major source of her artistic influence as well as the works of Modigliani. Eric was born in Missouri in 1950. He started drawing literally as an infant and has never stopped. He was taking commissions for book covers & wall designs in his teens and studied art at Auburn University and The University of Alabama. He taught art in public schools in Alabama in the ‘70s. He worked as art director at Huntsville Educational Television for 6 years, as art director at Southern Sportswear in Daytona for 9 years, at Creative Signs & Designs in Flagler, Fl. for 6 years, and as a freelance artist and co-owner (with his wife Helene) of “BessStudio” (formerly “Artistic Innovations Inc.”) since 1998. His artistic influences include Michelangelo, Vermeer, Blake, Maxfield Parish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

Portrait of Anita Garibaldi - Oil Paint - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on glass. Rare portrait of Anita Garibaldi, wife of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Realized in the late 19th century, it represents the beloved wife of the italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi....
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Brave - Ocean Inspired Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of the Fauvist movement and Italian classicism, Italian artist Giuseppe Beddru’s bold outlines, dynamic brushstrokes and contrasting use of color make his work visually e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

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Plexiglass, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Squatting Man-2 & 4, Figurative, Pencil on Paper, Set of 2 Works "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Atul Bose - Squatting Man-2 & 4 Pencil on Paper 4.5 x 3.5 inches & 4.5 x 5.4 inches, 1943 (Set of 2 Works) (Unframed & Delivered) His poignant sketch captures the quiet vulnerabilit...
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1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil

Portrait of a Young Man, Figurative, Pencil on Paper by Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Atul Bose - Portrait of a Young Man Pencil on Paper 8 x 6 inches, 1935 (Unframed & Delivered) In this delicate pencil portrait, Atul renders the profile of a young man with remarkab...
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1730s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil

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