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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
La Princesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"LA PRINCESA" OIL AND ACRILIC ON CANVAS SIGNED, 2013 EXHIBITED MUSEO DEL BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA 43.5 x 35.25 INCHES Sofía Ruiz was born in 1982. ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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

Boll Dance, 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: 2019 Style: Figurative Art, Subject: Boll Dance, Size: 37" x 27.5" x 1'' inch, 95x70x3 cm, Un...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Color Shot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uruguayan artist Leonardo Aguirre creates visually animated surreal scenes in a theatrical environment. Aguirre rearranges whimsical components into unexpectedly harmonious ways of surreal settings that could only exist in an alternate dimension. The idea of a colorful atmosphere with everyday recognizable signs and elements allows the art aficionado to imagine scenes one day and discover another story the next day. His work is a post-constructivist style that has roots in the legacy school of Torres-García. This one-of-a-kind 24-inch square original artwork is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The sides are painted. It does not require framing and is signed by the artist on the front of the artwork. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Convenient local Los Angeles area shipping. Affordable U.S. and global shipping is also available. Aguirre's architectural training is evident in his expert use of planes of color and precise brushwork to construct immersive, surreal environments that transport viewers to alternate dimensions. His whimsical rearrangement of everyday objects and recognizable signs creates unexpectedly harmonious settings that are visually stunning and emotionally evocative. Aguirre's artworks invite viewers to explore his mini-universes and discover new stories with each visit. Aguirre was born and lives in Montevideo, Uruguay. His works have been exhibited in Italy, Uruguay, Belgium, the UK, Argentina, Chicago, and Los Angeles. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2022 “Celebrating Latinx Artists”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 “Light On Your Feet”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2020 “Hidden Keyholes”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2017 Art for the People Gallery, Austin, Texas, USA 2016 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2015 Bohemian Art Gallery, Montevideo, Uruguay 2015 Rhizome Gallery, Las Vegas, USA 2014 Chicago Art Space Gallery, Chicago, USA 2014 10 años Trifecta Gallery, Las Vegas, USA 2013 Chicago Art Space Gallery, Chicago, USA 2013 Galeria Pueblo Garzón, Uruguay 2012 Trifecta Gallery, “6191”, Las Vegas, USA 2011 Golf Club, Montevideo, Uruguay 2011 Colectiva Bolosano Arts Hotel Piazza Mazzini 35 2010 Castells Art Gallery, Montevideo, Uruguay 2010 Nuestro norte es el sur Venice, Italy 2010 Ristoranti Cultural Space “il Simposio”, Trento, Italy 2010 Trifecta Gallery, Las Vegas, USA 2009 Mvd Art Gallery, The Famous Grouse, Montevideo, Uruguay 2009 Wallione de Bruxelles (Grand Place), Belgium 2009 Lido de Venezia Muestra Colectiva, Italy 2009 Agosto Torri del Benaco, Italy 2009 Palazzao della gran Guardia, Verona, Italy 2009 Museo Rawson, Pedro Meyer, Luis Camnitzer 2009 Lla Patagonia, Argentina 2009 Woburn Gallery Studios, United Kingdom 2008 Basilicata Collective Show, Italy 2007 100 Años Punta del Este...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge Triptych Surrealist Royal College Art Painting LGBTQ+ Artist Oranges Blues
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 whi...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Paint, Archival Paper, Pen

Performance, Nude Figurative Art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Figurative art, Nude women painting Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Style: Figurative Art, Title: Performance, Size: 47"...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Adolescence : Slingshot
Located in East Hampton, NY
An Adolescence wearing a bird mask COMES ON STRETCHED CANVAS, UNFRAMED. About the Artist: Georgia Griffin is a self-taught artist working primarily in acrylic and oil. She also enjo...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Be A Man
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Beneath my sturdiness is a puddle surrounded by the moistness of fresh mud- soft and mushy- and it’s how I learned to nurture and love flowers. I’ve been told my best trait has to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bloom (Oil Painting, Symbolist, Ancient Cultures, Pop, Surreal, ~47% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae Bloom 2024 Oil on canvas Size: 31.49 x 23.62 x inches (80 x 60 cm) Signed by hand COA provided Stella J Richey is an international visual artist and designer. Her works ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In the eyes of the beholder
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the eyes of the beholder " is a still life with an apple in the style of symbolism. Oil painting by Lilia Volskaya. Size: 50x40cm. Frame size: 55x45cm. Each of us is faced with ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Shadow Self", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Shadow Self" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine face with blue lipstick fading into the darkness of spa...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Young Shall Grow (Camouflage 2)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a saying "Do not underestimate the power of a common man" so is that a child, decision made on them should not make them disguise their potential or make them lose their prospect and flow in life. They should be brought up to be bold and never hid under a shadow 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 Afeez Aregbede...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Pigging Out at the Diner, Surreal Anthropomorphic Pig Satirical Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
A satirical, surreal depiction of a pig at a lunch counter by an unknown artist (20th Century). This scene, full of symbols and satire, portrays the anth...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board

"GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLE AND STAR", oil on wood, renaissance gothic, surreal
Located in Toronto, Ontario
GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES AND STAR is a new oil on wood surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York artist Tony Geiger. It measures 20x24" and is a unique ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Large Italian Modernist Surrealist Lady Mod Oil Painting "La Ragazza Ungherese"
Located in Surfside, FL
Lazzaro Donati (Italian, 1926-1977), Framed oil painting "La Ragazza Ungherese" The Hungarian Girl. Dated 1961. Framed: 36.25 x 28.5 inches. In good condition. Lazzaro Donati was b...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ronde, Figurative Surrealist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ronde, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner, titled verso Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Rival (surrealist oil painting bull red sky man brown animal)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In Rival, Rudolf Kosow conjures a surreal confrontation where human and beast are caught in an ambiguous dance of dominance, awe, and connection. A shirtless man, eyes locked and arm...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Butler Fight, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Tigran Hovumyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2018 Style: Surrealism, Subject: Butle...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"SORCERER'S BISCUIT", painting, surrealist dream, wolf, queen, duality, magic
Located in Toronto, Ontario
SORCERER'S BISCUIT is a new oil on canvas surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York artist Tony Geiger. It measures 16x20" and is a unique artwork. Note the artist's vocabulary present here – the young girl in early 20th century clothes holding the chewed biscuit; on poles either side of her what looks like a wolf in top hat, and a queen with crown. The wolf and queen are dimensional though appear as garish silhouettes – setting up a duality, a dream, a magic spell... Tony Geiger has said his paintings take you to a certain place, but you have to find your own way back. The world he creates encompasses both classical surrealism and more contemporary concerns. Conflict is usually present. These mischievous juxtapositions make statements on the human condition – either politically, physically or spiritually. Geiger wants the viewer to be challenged and amused by this mixture of the macabre and the playful. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, New York and a longtime NYC resident, Tony Geiger still considers himself a transplanted Californian. He has exhibited paintings at the Sideshow Gallery in Williamsburg, the Barbican Centre in London, England, Miami Projects at Art Basel, Ceres Gallery in Chelsea, NYC, and he was accepted into The Drawing Center’s Viewing Program. Tony Geiger lives in Carroll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Spring Garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
Spring Garden" landscape in the style of Paul Cezanne. Impressionism" original oil painting by Volskya Lilya Magical iridescence of colors on canvas. For...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Cardboard

Shoe Fetish! Whimsical Surrealist Abstract Figurative with High Heel Heads
By M. Jane Balanoff
Located in Soquel, CA
Attention all shoe lovers! This whimsical mixed media figurative abstract piece features four surrealist nude figures with red and blue high heels as h...
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Plywood, Wood Panel

"Mercury and Neters"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This picture is included in the cycle of works, Come and see. It was written in 2001 when I was living and working in Kiev, Ukraine. The idea itself appeared much earlier in the mid-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Enemonalisa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Enemonalisa" is a thought-provoking artwork by the talented artist Daniel Oguche Junior, which brings a unique and powerful reinterpretation of the iconic Mona Lisa portrait. In thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal

Fairy Queen, Black and white, Original Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Aibek Begalin WORK: Original acrilic graphics, handmade artwork Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper YEAR: 2020 STYLE: Modern SUBJECT: FAIRY QUEEN SIZE...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

1970’s French Large Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting Pink Green Blues
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1973, French surrealist artist Abstract Surrealist composition oil on canvas, framed framed: 33 x 27 inches canvas: 32 x 25 inches private collection, France The pain...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman of Valor
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The centerpiece of "Woman of Valor" is undoubtedly the woman's majestic afro hairstyle. In this artwork, the afro becomes a symbol of pride, cultural identity, and natural beauty. Historically associated with the Black community, the afro has been a powerful emblem of resistance, self-expression, and defiance against societal standards of beauty. By prominently featuring the afro, Edwin highlights the strength and resilience of women who embrace their heritage and challenge conventional norms. The woman's stern gaze in "Woman of Valor" captures the viewer's attention and evokes a sense of determination and self-assuredness. The intensity of her gaze serves as a reminder that strength does not always manifest through loud or overt actions. It can also be found in the quiet confidence and unwavering resolve of an individual who knows her worth and stands firm in her beliefs. Edwin skillfully portrays this inner strength, encouraging viewers to recognize and celebrate their own uniqueness. One of the most remarkable aspects of "Woman of Valor" is its celebration of individuality and authenticity. The woman depicted in the artwork stands as a testament to the power of embracing one's true self, regardless of societal expectations or pressures. By representing her with pride, Edwin inspires viewers to embrace their own identities and celebrate their personal journeys. The artwork encourages individuals to recognize the inherent strength and beauty that comes from being true to themselves. Edwin's attention to detail and mastery of his craft infuses "Woman of Valor" with emotional depth and resonance. The artist's use of color, light, and shadow adds depth and dimension to the woman's features, capturing her inner world and inviting viewers to connect with her on an emotional level. The artwork becomes a mirror that reflects the strength and determination within each viewer, inspiring them to embrace their own unique paths and stand tall in the face of adversity. Crixtover Edwin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"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

Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting Floating Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Josyne Gallet Title: Floating Figure Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: canvas: 45.5 x 28.75 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition...
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Attic - Modern Surrealistic Oil Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pawel Sepielak is a Polish painter, book illustrator and printmaker.
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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fish and Loaves, Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fish and Loaves, Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting, Signed By British artist, Kate Orr, late 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Signed and titled by the artist verso Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 24 x 30 inches Vibrant surrealist painting of a figure offering copious amounts of bread and fish. As with all abstract...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Milk and Honey
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original Artwork, oil on board. Anna starts by sketching her figures. Based on everyday people, everyday life. Embossing her art boards with telephone directory before adding oils. Incredible style, akin with Francis Bacon. "I create artworks that are unique and modern, yet remain rooted firmly within the traditions of oil painting. I paint intuitively and with energy, and try to truthfully communicate the experience of being alive" - Anna E Davies...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1970 Mod Surrealist Painting Collage David Hare Abstract Landscape Summer Land
Located in Surfside, FL
David Hare Summer Land, 1970 Acrylic or oil paint and collage on board Dimensions: 26 X 36 inches. Framed measuring 29 x 38 inches. Hand signed, dated and titled on tape to verso 'Summer Land 1970 Hare'. Provenance: Hamilton Gallery of Contemporary Art, New York David Hare (1917 – 1992) was an American artist, associated with the Surrealist movement. He is primarily known for his sculpture, though he also worked extensively in photography and oil painting. The VVV Surrealism Magazine was first published and edited by Hare in 1942. Born March 10, 1917 in New York City, New York to father Meredith Hare, a lawyer and mother Elizabeth Sage Goodwin, an art collector. In the 1920s the family moved first to Santa Fe, New Mexico and later to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in hope that the fresh air would help heal Meredith Hare's tuberculosis. His mother founded the Fountain Valley School, where David attended high school. After high school Hare married and moved to Roxbury, Connecticut where he worked as a color photographer. He attended Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson from 1936 to 1937, studying biology and chemistry. In the late 1930s, with no previous artistic training, he began to experiment with color photography. Using his previous education in chemistry Hare developed an automatist technique called "heatage" in which he heated the unfixed negative from an 8 by 10-inch plate, causing the image to ripple and distort. Hare's Surrealist experiments in photography were only one of his many projects. In 1938 he met Susanna Winslow Wilson and the couple soon married. Both David and Susanna pursued their interests in Surrealism and regularly attended Surrealist gatherings in New York Larre French restaurant on 56th street and at Breton's Greenwich Village apartment. In 1940 he received a commission from the American Museum of Natural History to document the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest, for which he eventually produced 20 prints developed using Eastman Kodak's then-new dye transfer process (a time-consuming and complicated technique). In the same year, he also opened his own commercial photography studio in New York City and exhibited his photographs in a solo show at the Julien Levy Gallery. In the next few years, through his cousin the painter Kay Sage, he came into contact with a number of Surrealist artists who had fled their native Europe because of World War II. Hare became closely involved with the émigré Surrealist movement and collaborated closely with them on projects such as the Surrealist journal VVV, which he co founded and edited from 1941 to 1944 with André Breton, Max Ernst, and Marcel Duchamp. With numerous illustrations by Breton, Leonora Carrington, Marc Chagall, Roberto Matta, Giorgio de Chirico, MarcelDuchamp, Max Ernst, Andre Masson, Joan Miro, Enrico Donati, Dorothea Tanning, and others. Published in only four issues between 1942-44, VVV was an experimental New York-based magazine devoted to the dissemination of Surrealism. Edited by David Hare, the short-lived magazine featured contributions from some of the leading avant-garde artists of the period. David and Susanna divorce in 1945 and Breton’s wife Jacqueline Lamba...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Wee One 9 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer Wee One 9 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting) Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 14x11in Framed: 15x12x1in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1903...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Candido Ballester Sueño original Magical Surrealism mixed media paper
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Sueño original magical Surrealism mixed media paper painting Cándido Ballester is a contemporary Mallorcan painter who was born in 1926. As a child he had to emigrate to Argentina. ...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Cardboard

Dreamers (yellow banana vintage car surrealist oil painting grey monochrome)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Two photographic motifs, which can by no means fit together in real life, result in a coherent and at the same time completely absurd image on a painting level. It may symbolize wishful thinking which can never be realized in reality. keywords; americana, surrealism, yellow banana, vintage, oil painting, men figurative painting...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"I Know Not How to Find the Spring, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Alexandra Manukyan's "I Know Not How to Find the Spring" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female model with white feathers in he...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"The Cosmic Dance" GAIA as Mother Earth a Visionary Figurative - Acrylic
Located in Soquel, CA
Emergence of Woman The Cosmic Dance A Visionary Figurative in Acrylic Flowing and stylized figurative work by Visionary artist Kimberlee Kuwica (American, b. 1967). From GAIA: "As t...
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Illustration Board, Foam Board

Psychic Fallout
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Psychic Fallout is an original painting by Elisha Nyong. Elisha created Psychic Fallout with Oil on a 42W by 45H inches primed canvas. Psychic Fallout ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Zodiac Centaur, Figurative Surrealism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Figurative Surrealism Original oil Painting Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Style: Surrealism, Subject: Zodiac Centaur Size: 36" x 24" x 1'' inch, 91x60x3 cm, Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. Tigran Hovoumyan was born on November 8, 1969, in Armenia...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Melon" by David Cheifetz, Oil on Aluminum Panel Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Cheifetz's "Melon" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting on aluminum panel that depicts a lush still-life featuring a brightly lit watermelon, apple and assorted fruits,...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Garden Fairy 3, Black and White, Original Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Aibek Begalin WORK: Original acrilic graphics, handmade artwork Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper YEAR: 2020 STYLE: Modern SUBJECT: GARDEN FAIRY 3 SIZE: 12" x 9" x 0,1" inch U...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Óleo sobre tela - Primavera
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior En la parte trasera, va nuevamente formada, fechada del año 1982 y titulada "Primavera" Se presenta sin enmarcar la obra El ...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Angel, Black and white, Original Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Aibek Begalin WORK: Original acrilic graphics, handmade artwork Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper YEAR: 2020 STYLE: Modern SUBJECT: ANGEL SIZE: 11,5" x 8,5" x 0,1" inch Unframed ANGEL Aibek Begalin was born in 1963 in Astana, Kazakhstan. In 1989 he graduated from V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute with a Master of Fine Arts. Now he lives and works in Los-Angeles, California, USA. In 2001 he had made a portrait for Pope John Paul II...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

"Fuchsia de Mirabilibus" (2023) by Sybiline, Oil Painting, Fairy Flower
Located in Denver, CO
Sybiline's (CAN based) "Fuchsia de Mirabilibus" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green fairy in a suspended flower. About the Artist: Sybiline is a Canadian art...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Latin American Modern Surreal Figure Painting, 1950's
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful Surreal Latin American painting. Painting is oil on masonite board with original frame. Appears to be unsigned. Condition is excelle...
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1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Lovers, I’ll put a spell on you. (I was listening to Nina Simone)
Located in Zofingen, AG
Each of the Lovers comes from Ta's memory and imagination, "my feelings, my memories, some good, some not so good, but I try to focus on the good ones, a dance I remember, a hug afte...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Austrian accession"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Once my Austrian comrade came to visit me. He asked me if I know who Augustus Gruber is ? At the time, I had no idea about this character. It turned out that August Gruber was a supp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Missing Pieces (oil painting surrealist birthday cake dessert couple cherry red)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
At first glance, simple, banal things are visible but something is clearly strange here, what is going on here? And where did a piece of cake disappear? keywords; surrealism, food, ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1980’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Abstract Shapes Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's-80's, French Surrealist artist Abstract Surrealist Figurative study oil on canvas, unframed signed and dated verso canvas: 23.5 x 32 inches private collection, ...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1970's French Surrealist Signed Oil Figurative Abstract Amazing Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: T. Fabris 1973, French Title: Abstract Surrealist Figurative study Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 27 x 20.5 inches Painting: 26 x 19 inches Provenance: pri...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Huge 1970's British Surrealist Abstract Signed Oil Male Figures through Window
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British, circa 1970's, signed and inscribed verso Title: 'Reflections' Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 37.5 x 25.5 inches Canvas : 36 x 24 inches Provenanc...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Antler" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Joshua Lawyer's (US based) "Antler" is an oil painting that depicts a figure with a white branch appearing as an antler on her head.
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood

Large Surrealist Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Women painting Blue Foot Foliage
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, Archival Paper, Pen

Ironman 02 - original figurative landscape painting - contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Experience the dynamic and energetic world of "Ironman 02," a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"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

Entering the City - Surrealist Fantasy Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Entering the City - Surrealist Fantasy Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas Bold surrealist scene by California artist Joff Jones (American, b. 1992). A human-like figure is walking towar...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Conspirators hatching a plot
Located in Zofingen, AG
I am an accomplished fine portrait artist, but my real passion is in colour and how the arrangement of colour can produce a different emotional experience of art. I want original and...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"To the Place I Dream Of" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
To the Place I Dream Of
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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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

Loving Kindness
Located in Brecon, Powys
Loving Kindness : 24ct gold leaf and original pigments. The exceptionally talented Sax Berlin produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece. "Buddha said…....
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

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