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Surrealist Figurative Paintings

SURREALIST STYLE

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
"Getting the Eye of the Tiger" (2022) by Nathan Durfee, Original Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nathan Durfee's "Getting the Eye of the Tiger" is an original oil painting depicts a cat in headphones perched on a radio. Artist bio: Nathan Durfee has garnered notoriety for his...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Lemon Yellow Flowers - Whimsical Fantasy Figurative Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian painter Silvia Pavarini is known for her distinctly feminine artworks that resonate with the quiet whispers of nature. Each piece she creates ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Original Textured Acrylic Painted Surreal Landscape with Cat on Roman Sculpture
By Gozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This original acrylic painting on sculpted panel presents a surreal landscape where fragmented Roman statues rest in a dreamlike terrain of deep pinks and reds. Among these sculptura...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Spray Paint, Paper, Acrylic

High Drama Adventure Scene - Italian Illustrator Mid-Century Jules Verne
Located in Miami, FL
Original illustration was done by Renna for the novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne, published in 1963. What makes this work special is how brilliantly the subj...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Tempera, Illustration Board

CUBIST ROOM (PICASSO)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Ferjo. Canvas is stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offers wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Three Kings" (2023) By Cody Jimenez, Original Acrylic Painting
By Cody Jimenez
Located in Denver, CO
Cody Jimenez's "Three Kings" is an original, handmade acrylic painting that depicts a surreal portrait of three birds with piercing white eyes on a vibrant green background. About t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

Curious (black old dog, snout, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Curious," by Rudolf Kosow, is an engaging portrayal of inquisitiveness and wonder, bridging the natural world and humanity. Dominating the scene is a giant bulldog, its face a tapestry of textures from the soft fur to the glistening nose, each detail crafted to convey a lifelike presence. Facing the monumental canine is a small-scale girl, her posture embodying the essence of childhood wonder as she stands before the immense animal. Her tilted head and attentive stance suggest a moment of mutual discovery and fascination. This poignant interaction is a snapshot of the innocent and pure connections that can occur across the divides of size and species. Kosow's "Curious" captures the beautiful moments of discovery that occur when the young and the gentle giants of the animal kingdom meet, encapsulating a shared curiosity that transcends words. The artwork serves as a reminder of the universal language of wonder that connects us all. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Musicians, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2020 Style: Surrealism, Subject: Musicians, Size: 30" x 40" x 1'' inch, 76x101.5x6 cm, Framed...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman in a Dream. nr.1. Surrealist fantasy by spanish painter Antonio Monasterio
Located in Firenze, IT
Antonio Monasterio - Woman in a Dream. no.1 Technique: Mixed media on paper (pastels, wax, and pen) Dimensions: Approximately 45 x 55 cm Period: 1970s This work presents an enigmatic...
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Wax Crayon, Ink, Tempera, Pen

Tree of Life in the Garden - Visionary art by Tom Fath
By Tom Fath
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive Visionary Watercolor and Gouache painting of the Tree of Life by Tom Fath (American, 20th Century). Signed lower right "Tom Fath" and on verso paper backing. Exhibited: 20...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

Fresh North Wind - Whimsical Fantasy Figurative Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian painter Silvia Pavarini is known for her distinctly feminine artworks that resonate with the quiet whispers of nature. Each piece she creates ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Automation of an Angel II Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal Modern Cuban Art
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. Automation of an Angel II 28" x 24" x 1" mixed media Cuba Automation of an Angel II was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

'Surreal Cityscape', National Academy of Design, San Francisco Museum of Art
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'ZEV' for Daniel Albert Harris (American, 1914-1986) and dated "1952-1953". A dramatic, Mid-century cityscape showing numerous figures, both concealed and partially-revealed, dispersed in a neo-classical townscape beneath a vibrant sunset. Born Daniel Harris, and adopting the name of Zev, Harris studied at the Masters Institute of the Roerich Museum in Hungary and at the National Academy of Design...
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1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Anita Roy Chowdhury - Untitled Mixed Media on Paper 11 x 15 inches, 2006 (Unframed & Delivered) Style : Her works manifest human figures, nude or draped in different poses and postu...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Anita Roy Chowdhury - Untitled Mixed Media on Paper 22 x 30 inches, 2004 (Unframed & Delivered) Style : Her works manifest human figures, nude or draped in different poses and postu...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled, Figurative, Flower Pot, Oil on Canvas by Modern Indian Artist-In Stock
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Anita Roy Chowdhury - Untitled (Flower Pot) Oil on Canvas 12 x 15 inches, 2007 (Unframed & Delivered) Style : Her works manifest human figures, nude or draped in different poses and...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Extravagant Coat" (2021) By Yuko Montgomery, Original Oil Painting of Vulture
Located in Denver, CO
Yuko Montgomery's "Extravagant Coat" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait of a vulture in front of a surreal landscape with an eclipse in the sky ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"To The Shade" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “To The Shade” (2024) is an oil painting on panel that depicts a surreal portrait of a skeleton cowboy. About the artist: I am an oil painter based ou...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

The Knight. 1993. Canvas, oil, 75x42 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The Knight. 1993. Canvas, oil, 75x42 cm Vladimirs Pavlovs (1950) Born May 6, 1950 in Riga. In 1981 he graduated from the department of artistic construction of the Academy of Arts. ...
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Boy and his Dog Oil and Mixed Media Cuban Hyperrealism Framed
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT OR GALLERY RATE A Boy and His Dog shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to the world...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

The Hero, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2018 Style: Figurative Surrealism, Subject: The Hero, Size: 23" x 23" x 1'...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mixed Media Painting on Masonite -- Portrait by Mario Martin del Campo
Located in Troy, NY
This mixed media painting on masonite is a portrait of a Renaissance figure. The background is a light taupe color with a delineated profile of the face. The signature is on the front, bordering the figure's cape. The work is sold framed. Although the painting itself is in marvelous condition, the original wood frame has some slight imperfections on the top and sides, as pictured. Mario Martin del...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Paint, Mixed Media

Instantly (woman tennis player vintage surrealist oil painting monochrome grey)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
**The actual color of this piece is a monochrome off-white and dark grey palette. Rudolf Kosow’s Instantly is a striking monochrome oil painting that blends contemporary surrealism w...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Egg flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
“The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real.” Lucian Freud My hero, Vincent Van Gogh, painted his sunflowers in Arles, in the Sou...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Rainforest Parrots - Surrealist Figurative Portrait Original Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Enormous 1980's French Surrealist Painting Rainbow over Greek Fantasy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Rainbow French School, signed with monogram and dated 1985 oil painting on canvas, unframed: 77 x 31 inches condition: overall very good, a few very small indents to the giant canvas but no holes, rips or damage. provenance: from a collection in France One of the largest paintings we have available at the moment, this staggering painting is very beautiful with the deep blue sky, the rainbow arching through the landscape, set against the backdrop of a fantasy Greek/ Romanesque landscape with ancient columns...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Queen of the Chanterelles - Surrealist Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Queen of the Chanterelles - Surrealist Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bright, fantastical composition by TEMBO (20th Century). A woman is depicted in profile, head slightly tilted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Tree of Life Blue
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative takes the audience on a journey into the imagination. In October 2023 Isabel won the Evelyn Williams...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen

"Croco Friends"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The artwork is print on silk and it is limited edition. "In our family of crocodiles, everything from scandals to idylls. Croco Friends tells the whimsical yet thought-provoking st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Silk

Beauty of the Bride
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The inspiration behind "Beauty of the Bride" stems from the age-old practice of African kings selecting brides of great beauty to grace their courts. This tradition, often intertwine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sunny Day IV
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled, " Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ifeoluwa Alade ( Nigeria based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade acrylic painting that depicts a female model with colorful butterflies and a dark background. Artist bio: Ifeol...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Jose Mijares Clown Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Jose Mijares (Cuban, 1921-2004) Marking(s); notes: signed; 1950 Materials: oil on canvas Dimensions (H, W, D): 38.5"h, 28.5"w; 46.5"h, 36.75"w frame Ad...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bulb of Africa 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament to the resilience of its people. Passed down through generations, it represented strength, beauty, and the rich tapestry of African traditions. The Bulb showcased the natural texture and volume of African hair, transforming it into an intricate masterpiece of braids, twists, and coils. The Bulb of Africa became a symbol of empowerment, reminding people of their strength, resilience, and the beauty of their shared heritage. It served as a reminder that hair was more than a physical attribute; it was a connection to something greater—a connection to their ancestors, their community, and celebrating the beauty within themselves. Beyond their physical beauty, African women possess an immeasurable inner strength that resonates through "Bulb of Africa." Odunayo masterfully captures this strength, highlighting the resilience and determination that have defined African women throughout history. The women depicted in the artwork emanate confidence, wisdom, and a sense of purpose. Their gaze speaks volumes, embodying the stories of countless African women who have overcome adversity, shattered barriers, and carved out their own paths to success. In "Bulb of Africa," Iyiola Odunayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Roses are Red - Contemporary colourful figurative surrealistic painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Walking on Thread - Large Original Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mohamad Khayata’s original figurative artworks are the result of five years of displacement and deal with themes of migration, memory, and identity. Mohamad’s paintings convey an array of emotions, ranging from bliss and comfort to tension and uncertainty. Many of his paintings portray a sense of transience, which is all the more palpable when considering that Khayata's intimate work is a tribute to displaced people and to their daily life stories that, far from familiar surroundings, are filled with effort and hope. Khayata created this original painting with acrylic on canvas. It is 47 inches high by 39 inches wide. It is signed by the artist on the back of the canvas. This painting is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with this original work. Born in Damascus, Syria, artist Mohamad Khayata was forced to flee his home country due to ongoing political conflict. Khayata’s has been living in Beirut, Lebanon since 2012. His work is a resounding call for transformation and unity within his home country. His photography project "Stitching my Syria back" was chosen to be part of Journeys Festival International 2016 as a landmark for the “Look up” project in Leicester, where his photographs were installed on ten buildings. In the last five years, Khayata also participated in ten collective exhibitions across Europe and the Middle East. Holding his BA in Fine Arts obtained at Damascus University, Khayata is a bastion of Syrian legacy, memory, home, and happiness. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery Los Angeles, California, USA EXHIBITIONS 2020-23 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles 2019 “Nota Bene,” Artplex Gallery Los Angeles, California 2018 “Takhalli,” 4th edition of the Laboratory of Arts Programme, partnership with The Goethe Institute, City of Beirut, Lebanon Beirut Art Fair, 392RMEIL393 Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon “Umm Al-Zuluf,” 392RMEIL393 Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon “Aegean Sea,” 392RMEIL393 Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon 2017 “Umm Al-Zuluf,” 392RMEIL393 Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon Beirut Art Fair, Beirut, Lebanon Sharjah Art Bienalle, SAFIR “Stitching My Syria Back Together,” The Alexandria Library, Manchester, UK 2016 “Revealing,” Beirut Art Fair, Gallery One Palestine, Beirut, Lebanon Journeys Festival International 2016 TA’AROF workshop, Sharjah Art Bienalle, SAFIR “Look Up,” Project in Leicester Inside Beirut, The Gallerist, Beirut, Lebanon “The Third Space,” British Council in London and Brussels, UK 2015 “Walking on Thread...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Icarus - Acrylic painting Pop art Vibrant colors Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST MARTA RYNKIEWICZ is a Polish contemporary artist (born in 1983). She studied painting with Professor Henryk Czenik and graphic arts with Professor Jerzy Krechowic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

1980’s French Surrealist Oil Painting Abstract Figurative Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1989, French Surrealist artist Abstract Surrealist Figurative study oil on canvas, unframed inscribed verso dated 1989 painting: 32 x 25.5 inches private collection, F...
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flamingo Chair, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman in a red dress lounges on a green chair adorned with two stylized flamingos. Large, bold leaves surround her as she gazes forward. Her red sunglasses ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

"The Omen of Nature" (2022) By Yuko Montgomery, Original Oil Painting of Owl
Located in Denver, CO
Yuko Montgomery's "The Omen of Nature" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait of a owl with a surreal sky background. Born in Chiba, Japan, Yuko was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Blue Water Sea
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative takes the audience on a journey into the imagination. In October 2023 Isabel won the Evelyn Williams Drawing Award at the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. Known as the UK’s most prestigious annual open exhibition for drawing; part of the prize is a solo show at Hastings Contemporary, scheduled for 2024. Whilst Isabel always has a tale to tell for each of her images, you may or may not choose to go on the journey with her or you may indeed have a different story, one of your own that jumps off the page at you, that that you decide to follow. Artwork Details: Call of the Sea, 122 x 152cm, Collaged woodblock print, acrylic inks on Somerset satin paper, 2023 Artwork Provenance: from the Artist Studio photo credits, Isabel working, black and white shots, James Brown In Isabel's own words: Call of the Sea: The sea was calling, calling its sirens song. It threw tempting little waves flirtatiously on the shore. 'Come,' it said, 'come.' The sea glittered with promise, it whispered sweet nothings as it rolled the tiny gem pebbles on the beach. 'Come to me,' it said, 'I will show you the world, the true meaning of life.' The people felt the pull, the blood pumping in their veins, like a magnet they were drawn towards the sea. Mesmerised, bewitched, they stripped of their clothes, leaving them in molehills on the beach. The breeze caressed bare bottoms, free from the constraints of life. They stepped cautiously at first but as excitement overwhelmed them they broke into a run as they neared the water. The sea tickled their toes and beckoned them in, making sweet promises of delightful pleasures. *Please note we are happy to ship this work rolled in an art tube. Whilst the work is on heavy duty art paper and mixed media, the artist is happy that the painting will be rolled. This is a more cost effective and environmentally sound method of shipping. Shipping via this method is free. About Isabel Rock and her work: Taking inspiration from Japanese woodblock prints and Indian miniature painting Rock has developed a unique collage technique that combines bold structures with large-scale woodblock prints and intricate detailing. The subject is a grand mixture of humour, drama, hidden morals, fanciful characters, modern culture, mythical beings and fantastical situations. Rock creates a world that pulls you in and demands your attention. Quality of line is paramount, the drawings are created using a dipping pen and acrylic ink. An essential tool is a squirrel...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen

The Muse: Time in Time (Model: Natalia Gubanova)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item is in excellent condition and has only been displayed in a gallery setting. Item does not include frame. Throughout his evolution as a painter, Antonio Torres has dedicated him...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Tapestry of Love - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Men, Modern, Cat
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Lawrence Amoo (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Cotton

Strong Beauty -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women Hair, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Lawrence Amoo (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton, Oil

Candido Ballester Personale original surrealist mixed media painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Personale original contemporary mixed media painting. Cándido Ballester is a contemporary Mallorcan painter who was born in 1926. As a child he had to emigrate to Argentina. In the ...
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Cardboard

"Moderato, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sybiline's (CAN based) "Moderato" is an original, handmade oil and alkyd painting that depicts a portrait of a woman juxtaposed with white and blue patterning. About the Artist: Sy...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel, Alkyd

FRANCINE BRANIARD - HUGE FRENCH SURREALIST SIGNED OIL - FANTASY FIGURES
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Francine Braniard (French contemporary), signed Title: 'La Source', titled verso and to exhibition label Medium: oil painting on c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"The Messenger of Zimbabwe" (2023) By Yuko Montgomery, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Yuko Montgomery's "The Messenger of Zimbabwe" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait of a bird with a surreal sky background. Born in Chiba, Japan, Y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

La Balade De Juanito Cana Hueca Cuban Surrealist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
La Balade De Juanito Cana Hueca 2019 Acrylic and ink on canvas signed and dated, it will be frame before shipping. Isaac Crespo's Cuban artist born 1965. His drawings and paintings s...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

"Cardinal Bundled" (2022) by Nathan Durfee, Mixed Media painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nathan Durfee's "Cardinal Bundled " is a mixed media painting that depicts a bird on a branch as a snow storm surrounds them. Artist bio: Nathan Durfee has garnered notoriety for ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wood Panel

"Ember" Acrylic painting
Located in Denver, CO
Julio Labra's "Ember" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine figure in red with her many arms and hands of orange reaching into the nighttime sky like a flame ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

"Dancing Bumblebees" (2023) by Sybiline, Oil Painting, Purple Iris with Bees
Located in Denver, CO
Sybiline's (CAN based) "Unum" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts brilliantly detailed purple iris blooms with several bees cavorting nearby. About the Artist: Sybi...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

In My Heart - Original Figurative Monochromatic Red Art Charcoal on Sheet Music
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Mixed Media

Equestrian Style and Decor II - Contemporary surrealistic horse painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Ladybirds Trees
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen

African Princess
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The canvas comes alive with "African Princess," a painting that serves as a tribute to the elegance and allure of the African woman. The portrayal of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Window To The Soul - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Modern, Rose
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Lawrence...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Sirin and Alkonost, Surreal Oil Painting by Nina Usacheva-Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Nina Usacheva-Green, Russian Title: Sirin and Alkonost Year: 1981 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 40 x 29 inches Frame: 49 x 38 inches
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surrealist figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Surrealist 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, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Rudolf Kosow, Carlos Gamez De Francisco, Henry David Potwin, Ferjo, and Fernando de Jesus Oliveira. 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 Surrealist figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 2.13 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $400,000, while the average work sells for $3,770.

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