Romantic Figurative Paintings

A boy wades into the creek preparing to set his sailboat on a journey down the creek in this romantic narrative late Victorian oil painting. This painting tells a story, set in an id...

signed and dated Otto Sinding Karlsruhe 1873 lower right oil on relined canvas framed 59 × 101 cm (23.2 × 39.8 in) unframed 41 × 83.5 cm (16.1 × 32.9 in) Provenance: The collection ...

Painting of Farm with Geese in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist, James Wright Signed, Original, Oil on Canvas, housed in a beautiful ornate gold frame. Provenance: Part of the English Heritage Series No.111 Art measures 10 x 8 inches (approx.) Frame measures 15 x 13 inches (approx.) James Wright was born in Peterborough in 1935 and now lives in Lincolnshire. James is a self-taught artist and a leading exponent of the traditional English landscape style. His early work concentrated on the busy fishing villages around the coast of Norfolk, Cornwall and Sussex. More recently, his traditional landscapes mainly feature the East Anglian and Lincolnshire countryside. About the English Heritage Collection From the most powerful to the most humble, from Bronze Age axes...

Evening Calm, Fishing Boats at Anchor is a painting Per Wickenberg, capturing a serene twilight along a sheltered coast. Fishing boats rest quietly at anchor, their sails lowered and...

Sunset (1925) depicts a serene lake in Värmland at the close of day, suffused with the golden light of dusk. In this composition, Werner captures one of his signature motifs: a broad...

Tanvi Pathare Una Donna Sevillana (A Lady from Seville) Contemporary Florence Portrait painting 95 x 80 cm oil on linen (frame included in price) size with frame: 104 x 90 cm Tanvi...

The view from Månberget at sunset, as captured by Gottfrid Kallstenius in this 1912 oil painting, displays a warm golden light over Djupsundet, framed by the silhouette of a gnarled ...

➡️ Landscape Le Pont ⬅️ ⏩It is signed possibly J Siverton⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ watercolor on paper ⭐Technique: ⭐Watercolor painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐33x41cm / 12.9x16.1 ...

On offer is a recreation of a famed "Romantic Realism" composition by the renowned Chinese master Chen Yifei (1946–2005). The striking piece replicates one work in Chen Yifei's renow...

Portrait of a Woman in Front of the Sea - Original Romantic Oil Painting Beautifully rendered and realistic portrait by Gianni (Giovanni) Strino (Italian b. 1953.) A woman stands in...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "The Nightmare" 2025 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the side and the back of the painting. We ship al...

We are pleased to present this painting by Ernst Lundström, dedicated to the esteemed sculptor Per Hasselberg. The dedication on the front of the painting makes this piece particular...

Italian painter (19th century) - Interior with figures in seventeenth-century costume. 29.5 x 43 cm (without frame) - 50 x 65 cm (with frame). Oil on panel, in a period frame in...

signed lower right oil on canvas unframed 37 × 50 cm (14.6 × 19.7 in) framed 51.5 × 63 cm (20.3 × 24.8 in) This painting depicts Kastellholmen as seen from Skeppsholmen, rendered un...

George Morland (1763 London - 1804 Brighton). Sheltering from the Storm. Oil on canvas, relined, 37.5 x 29.5 cm (visible size), 53.5 x 45.5 cm (...

This calm and reflective mid-19th-century German oil painting depicts a woman reclining, her hand on a zither, before moonlit Alpine scenery. Gazing outwards across the rooftops and...

Albert Roosenboom was a Belgian genre painter celebrated for his elegant depictions of everyday life in the mid to late 19th century. A pupil of the renowned Constantin Meunier, Roos...

Elias Muukka (1853–1938) Finland Månsken vid stranden (Moonlight by the Shore), 1909 signed and dated 09 oil on canvas unframed 31 × 40.5 cm (12.2 × 15.9 in) framed 44 × 54 cm (17....

A late 18th Century oil on canvas laid on board of a young beauty in period costume carrying a basket of flowers on her head. Presented in a very fine gilt, period 'Directoire' frame...

This refined harbour scene from Le Havre presents a quiet yet vivid impression of a working port along the northern coast of France. Alfred Bergström constructs the composition from ...

"Lake Landscape at Dusk with a Rowboat" is a captivating oil painting by the Swedish artist Erik Abrahamsson. Created in 1896, this work masterfully captures the tranquil beauty of a...

Evening Landscape with River and Farmhouses by August Alvén captures a moment of profound quiet in the Swedish countryside just after sunset. The glowing sky transitions from warm ap...

Swan Scalabre "Western n°16" Oil on Wood 10 x 8 in. 13 x 11 in. Framed Born in the Alpes de Haute Provence region of France in 1977, Swan Scalabre investigates the silent gaze ...

Pair of Hunting Dogs at Rest; Artist unknown, French, 19th century (monogrammed "JS" Circa 1850 10 x 7 (14 3/8 x 17 1/8 frame) inches This is finely realized portrait of pair of h...

Mid Century Spanish Romantic Couple Mantilla Portrait Figurative Oil Artist: José Puyet Padilla Title: Majos Medium: Oil on canvas Period: Mid-20th century Dimensions: 51 × 72 cm (20 × 28.3 in) Signature: Signed lower right Inscription: Titled Majo on the reverse Frame: Unframed Condition: Very good overall condition. Stable pictorial surface with visible expressive brushwork consistent with the artist’s technique DESCRIPTION Elegant Mid-Century figurative composition by José Puyet Padilla depicting a romantic Spanish couple in close interaction, rendered with the artist’s characteristic expressive brushwork and atmospheric palette. The female figure, wrapped in a luminous white mantilla, leans gently toward her companion in an intimate gesture that recalls the refined tradition of Spanish costumbrista portraiture reinterpreted through a modern painterly language. The soft transitions of light across the veil contrast with the deep reds and greens of the surrounding composition, creating a strong visual balance typical of Puyet’s mature style. The painting demonstrates the artist’s distinctive handling of facial modeling and fabric textures, especially visible in the treatment of the mantilla and the subtle tonal structure of the background. Works of this type belong to the elegant figurative tradition of Mid-Century Spanish painting, where portraiture and social atmosphere merge into decorative compositions particularly appreciated in international interiors. A refined example of José Puyet’s romantic Spanish figuration with strong decorative presence and collector appeal. ARTIST BIO José Puyet Padilla (1922–2004) was a Spanish painter known for his refined portraits and elegant figurative compositions inspired by Spanish cultural themes and society imagery. Trained under the influence of his grandfather, painter José Padilla, he developed an internationally recognized career with exhibitions in Spain, the United States, Canada, Germany and Italy. His work combines expressive brushwork with a luminous palette and a distinctive interpretation of traditional Spanish subjects. In 1988 he was elected member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo in Málaga. His paintings are held in numerous private collections in Europe and North America. ARTISTIC CONTEXT / INSPIRATION This painting belongs to the tradition of modern Spanish figurative portraiture that revisits historical costume and romantic themes through a painterly Mid-Century language. Comparable decorative and atmospheric resonances can be found in the society portrait tradition of Ignacio Zuloaga, the expressive elegance of Ricardo Macarrón, and the refined figurative interpretations of Spanish identity developed by 20th-century portrait painters working between Madrid and Andalusia. The mantilla motif remains one of the most recognizable visual symbols of Spanish portraiture and continues to hold strong appeal among collectors of European figurative painting. jose puyet painting spanish romantic painting mantilla portrait painting mid century spanish painting spanish figurative oil romantic couple painting...

Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Spring Love" depicting a standing young maiden holding a wicker basket filled with fresh flower as she is bei...

Charming antique English pastoral landscape painting by H. R. Warburton, depicting cattle grazing peacefully within a sunlit countryside setting. The composition features a tranquil ...

Adolphe BERNARD (Attributed to)Ghent, 1812 – Ghent, 1890 The soldier's wife and her son by the fire Oil on canvas46 x 38 cm (61 x 52 cm with the frame) Signed and dated lower left "B...

Dutch School, 19th century signed oil on panel, framed framed: 17.5 x 21 inches panel: 14 x 18 inches provenance: private collection condition: good and sound condition

Alfred Thörne was born in 1850 in Horn, Östergötland, and belongs to a generation of Swedish painters whose formation was grounded in the academic tradition but increasingly shaped b...

Finely executed oil painting on panel by the Austrian artist Alfred (Ritter von Malheim) Friedländer (Vienna, 1860 – 1933). The work depicts an elegant company that has paused alon...

The artwork titled Couple. The artwork size is 9"x11.5", ink on paper and Carzou signed lower right. This expressive drawing captures two elongated figures standing closely togethe...

Northern European painter (19th-20th century) - River landscape with rocks and farmhouse. 31 x 51 cm (without frame) - 41 x 61 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a period carved an...

Beautiful painting in gouache technique depicting a distinguished young lady. The noblewoman presents a pose of rare elegance, with one hand resting on a planter and the other holdin...

This intimate watercolour depicts the artist’s children, Nils Tirén and Stina Tirén, they reading the Christmas annual Kring granen och brasan. The image served as the original illus...

Otto Pilny was a Swiss Orientalist painter working at the turn of the 20th century. Specializing in exoticized oil paintings of the Middle East, his work often features desert scenes...

Late XIX Century Italian Signed Landscape Painting A beautiful mountain painting by the great Italian artist Celestino Ghione, who speciali...

Woman with Two Children in Red - Interior Scene in Oil on Canvas Lovely interior scene by notable artist Joseph Tomanek (Cech-American, 1889-1974). A woman sits near a window, holding a small child dressed in bright red in her lap. Another child, somewhat older, stands next to her, looking at the young child. Soft lights spills though the window, illuminating the scene in a warm glow. A plant with red flowers sits on the windowsill, and foliage can be seen outside. Signed "Tomanek" in the lower right corner (note that the shape above the signature is a toy train) Presented in a carved wood frame with a linen liner. Frame size: 30.75"H x 26.75"W Canvas size: 24"H x 20"W Tomanek, the son of a carpenter, was born in Moravia. His family discouraged his art talent and wanted him to be a shoemaker. He studied in his homeland of Czechoslovakia at the School of Design in Prague. He emigrated to America around the turn of the century and arrived in Chicago in 1910 and worked as an interior decorator. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago and studied with Antonin Sterba. He also studied with Albert Krehbiel and K.A. Buehr. He was a member of the Bohemian Artist Club, Association of Chicago Painters, and Sculptors, and the Chicago Gallery Association. His work is included in the collection of the Vanderpoel Art Association (Chicago). He exhibited from the 1910s-40s, including exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Georgia Museum of Art. Of the difficulty of posing nudes in Chicago, he said, "In Paris you can rent little gardens studios and pose your models there in privacy. Here, if I work out of doors, I have to pose the girls in bathing suits...

Study of the Biedermeier Style Painting The Attic Room by Carl Spitzweg This painting is a study after The Attic Room by Carl Spitzweg signed "Perez" and executed in homage to Spitz...

French mid century oil on board painting of a colourful flower market in the square of the Grand Theatre in Cherbourg, northern France by J Lietard. The painting is signed bottom rig...

A Golden Dawn on the Maas In this refined marine painting, Arthur Joseph Meadows captures a tranquil sunrise on the river Maas just below the historic city of Dordrecht (“Dort”). The...

Painting with a traveler on a white horse and accompanied by a dog looking up at a road sign in the form of a cross. On the roadsign is ” Arnhem”. (a town at the Rhine river in the E...

Ecole de Paris, mid century oil on canvas portrait of a mother and child by Guy Cambier. The painting is signed bottom left and there is a very faint chalk inscription with date to the back of the canvas. Presented in a fine custom gilt wood frame. This exquisite painting captures a tender, timeless moment between a mother and child, rendered with soft, evocative brushstrokes. The palette of muted earth tones with hints of blue and lavender imbues the scene with warmth and serenity. The mother, adorned in flowing robes, gazes downward with a gentle, contemplative expression, while the child's innocent face exudes calm and trust, resting securely in her embrace. The textured background, a blend of abstract patterns, contrasts with the smooth rendering of the figures, enhancing the ethereal atmosphere. The intricate gold frame adds a classic touch, emphasizing the painting's traditional elegance. This piece masterfully balances realism with expressive elements, capturing the universal essence of maternal love and protection. Its timeless appeal invites the viewer to reflect on the enduring bond depicted with grace and sensitivity. Guy Cambier (1923-2008) was born in Uccle-lez-Bruxelles, Belgium in 1923. He was part of the Post War School of Paris, Ecole De Paris, that included Andre Hambourg, Jean Carzou, Marcel Gromaire and Yolande Ardissone. At the age of nine years old, he lost the use of his legs caused by a tragic accident. An autodidact he studied the techniques and works of those artists he emulated, Corot and Watteau. Cambier started to exhibit in 1942, first in Belgium and afterwards in France on the Cote d’Azur as well as in the United States and in Paris at the Salon des Peintres Temoins de Leur Temps. In 1957, he received the Parisian award, “Le Prix de la Jeune Peintre”. He moved to the South of France in 1950 and resided in Grasse, where he spent most of the rest of his life as did so many famous painters at that time. Cambier became a favourite portrait artist of several celebrities and painted such dignitaries as Princess Grace of Monaco, Winston Churchill, Ingrid Bergman and Edward G Robinson...

Emilio Borsa Monza countryside Countryside landscape of Monza park, with a bare willow tree in the foreground. In the background, a glimpse of the stone bridge over the Lambro River,...

Adolf Luben (1837–1905) "Mother and Child in a Countryside Setting" This charming 19th-century oil painting on canvas by Adolf Luben captures a heartwarming rural scene, depicting a...

Here is an almost two hundred year old painting which is so irresistibly charming that it's crazy! You may have seen painted landscapes, portraits, genre scenes - but how many pretty...

Signed, lower right: Fantin Provenance: Gustave Tempelaere (1840–1904), Paris; possibly by descent to his son: Julien Tempelaere (1876–1961) and with F. & J. Tempelaere, Paris, prob...

"Rebirth" is an oil painting by Daniela Astone (b. 1980 Pisa, Italy) depicting three figures amongst a background of deep teal green and blue. The first figure, represents "Ophelia"...

Horse Drawn Plough with Two Horses, Ploughman and his Dog. Signed, Oil on Canvas, housed in a gilt frame, by British Landscape Artist, James Wright. Art measures 24 x 16 inches Fram...

Andalusian River Landscape, Seville Guadalquivir Scene with Figures, Spanish Oil Painting c.1940 Creator: Carlota Rosales Martínez de Pedrosa (1872–19...

Fur Trapper in Winter - Portrait in Oil on Canvas Majestic full length portrait of a fur trapper standing in the snow by John Pieron. A man stands an...

"Harvest Scene With Farmer and Scythe, 1886" is a captivating painting by the Swedish artist Alfred Thörne. Created during his travels through Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium bet...

A beautiful painting I acquired when I was buying things from Russia and Ukraine maybe 7 or 8 years ago. It's painted on very heavy cardboard, as I'd say the majority from the Soviet...

In this evocative winter landscape, painted in 1941, Swedish artist Olof Walfrid Nilsson captures the serenity and quiet grandeur of a frozen lake bathed in gentle afternoon light. E...

Title: *Courtship in the Forest* Author: French Romantic School Technique: Oil on canvas Support: Canvas mounted on a stretcher Unframed dimensions: 11.4 x 7.9 inches Frame...

This serene landscape painting is by James Howe Carse, a Scottish-Australian artist whose lineage and mentorship are deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of his time. Carse's wor...

Very good copy of "La maja vestida" after Francisco Goya, around 1900.

KATARZYNA SZYDLOWSKA (born in 1969) Katarzyna Szydlowska studied at the European Academy of Arts under prof. Jerzy Duda Gracz, Antoni Fa?at and Franciszek S...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "Detriment of Romance" 2025 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the side and back of the painting. We ship...

A Palatial and Opulent Belle epoque giltwood & oil on canvas three-panel screen, circa 1890. "Allegory of Youth" Comprising of three exquisite hand-painted triptych oil on canvas panels of cherubs and putti amongst a peacock, all by Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927). Each panel depicting different playful and joyous scenes of putti and cherubs. All three-in-one panels within individually carved giltwood and upholstered frames. One panel signed at the lower left: Ferd.Wagner. A truly magnificent and one of a kind piece, perfect for any room in the home. Overall: 101" high 85" wide x 5" deep Very good condition. Ready to place. Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld. Wagner II was influenced by the Munich School of master painters and by his art teacher, Karl von Piloty, who had been teaching at the Munich Art Academy since 1856. Piloty’s approach to historical paintings was influenced by the French art academic Paul Delaroche and by the fine artworks by Rubens and the Venetians. After his return to Germany he was commissioned to decorate the former the Tenormayer Wine Tavern in Munich, subsequently he received numerous other commissions as a decorator. Ferdinand Wagner II wall paintings and ceiling frescos...