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
ShaoHua Nong Surrealist Original Oil On Canvas "Staircase"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Staircase
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 12 x 16 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
Note: This painting is unstretched
Year: 2015
Artist: ShaoHua Nong...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Crocodile
By Isabel Rock
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...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen
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
Materials
Oil
The Star
By Mark Ryden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Star"
2004
by Mark Ryden & Marion Peck
Oil on Wood
Signed by both artists
Custom Framed
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1970's Large French Surrealist Oil Painting Figures on the Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Surrealist composition
French School, dated 1975 verso
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 33.5 x 27 inches
canvas: 32 x 25.5 inches
inscribed verso
provenance: private collection, France
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Incident II (horse leg hoof equestrian man surrealistic animal tennis brown art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
A surreal vertical oil painting titled Incident by Rudolf Kosow depicts an immense, detailed black horse's hoof dominating the majority of the composition, set against a muted, textured background. At the bottom right, a small man...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Patiently Waiting 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Black Woman, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Gloomy (pet english bulldog dog surrealism animal men neutral tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Please note, the whites areas in the painting are trully white as opposed to bluey as shown in the pictures.
Painting is signed at the front.
COA provided
keywords; surrealism, humo...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Afterglow (Window, Skyscape, Warm, Bluesy, Vibrant, Dreamy, ~29% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Annieo Klaas
Afterglow
2024
Oil on Canvas
40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 30.48 cm)
Signed lower right
COA provided
*On stretcher frame - gallery wrapped - ready to hang
Annieo Klaas’s Clo...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Angel's Whisper, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, Framed
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2018
Style: Surrealism,
Title: Angel's Whisper,
Size: 35" x 48" x 1'' inch, 89x122.5x6 cm,
Fr...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Savage Garden
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Timothy Berry (b.1948). Savage Garden, 1996. Oil on canvas, 34 x 32 inches. Sigh on verso. Original gallery label affixed on verso. Canvas stretched over...
Category
1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Christmas Turkey & the General's Daughter painting by Julio De Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
The artwork measures 18" x 24", and the frame 25" x 29.5" x 1.75". Upon request a video clip of this work may be provided.
About this artist:
Julio De Diego crafted a formidable per...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Tempera, Watercolor
Xin (Oil Painting, Symbolist, Heart, Contemporary Pop, Surreal, ~40% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae
心 (Xin)
2024
Oil on canvas
Size: 31.49 x 23.62 x inches (80 x 60 cm)
Signed by hand
COA provided
*Framing options are available. Please inquiry.
Stella J Richey is an i...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Last Hit (surreal painting golf player vintage blue Grey golf course)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow’s Last Hit presents a striking surrealist vision, blending elements of vintage Americana with an eerie sense of absence. The golfer, depicted in muted monochrome tones w...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Concile d'Amour - Gouache on Paper Unique Surrealist Woman Painter, 1968
By Leonor Fini
Located in New York, NY
Leonor Fini
Le Concile d'amour, 1968
Gouache on paper
14 1/5 × 11 4/5 in l 36 × 30 cm
Frame included - 22 x 18 1/8 in l 56 x 46 cm
Signed, counter-signed and titled lower right
Cond...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Ladybirds Trees
By Isabel Rock
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...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen
Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
Located in Houston, TX
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Dreams in Pink was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen .Dreams in Pink by Brian Sanchez shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Tree of life. Angel in red dress with lamb. 2002, canvas, oil, 140x110 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tree of life. 2002, canvas, oil, 140x110 cm
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Cubist Blue Green Cream Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1950's, French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on canvas, framed
signed and dated 55'
inscribed verso
framed: 25 x 33 inches
canvas: 23 x 32...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Iris" Surrealistc Beautiful Woman´s Body emerging from a flower. Large format.
By Lluis Rizzo Rey
Located in Segovia, ES
"Iris" oil on panel, mixed technique by Lluis Rizzo.
Hyperrealist painting.
Measurements: (H) 114 x (W) 146 cm.
Framed: (H) 144 x (W) 176 x (D) 5 cm.
« Iris »
Here we have a rare species of Iris that will not be found in botanical books but in art catalogs...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Wood Panel
Transparent Melody, Nude Figurative 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: 2018
Style: Surrealism,
Subject: Transparent Melody
Size: 39" x 27.5" x 1'' inch, 100x70x2 cm...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Scattering Stars, Nude allegory scattering stars from a crescent moon
Located in Miami, FL
Spring Scattering Stars is a 1927 Neoclassical painting by American artist Edwin Blashfield. It depicts a nude female allegory of spring on a w...
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1920s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Soulmates (brown pet dog, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Soulmates," a poignant work by Rudolf Kosow, tenderly illustrates the profound bond shared between a dog and a human. In this intimate portrayal, the dog's gaze is imbued with an emotional depth that transcends the boundaries between species. Its eyes, rendered with striking clarity, convey a world of understanding and companionship.
The lady, is nestled against the dog's face in a pose that suggests a mutual trust and shared existence. This closeness speaks to a relationship that goes beyond the conventional pet-owner dynamic, hinting at a deeper, spiritual connection—a true meeting of souls.
In Kosow's vision, the concept of soulmates expands, encompassing the idea that our most understanding and compassionate partners may not be human at all. The painting's title, "Soulmates," encapsulates the notion that kindred spirits are connected not by words, but by the heart and soul, through gestures of love and moments of silent understanding.
With "Soulmates," Kosow invites us to contemplate the essence of connection and the forms it can take. It's a celebration of the unspoken bond that animals and humans can share, an acknowledgment that the purest forms of love and understanding sometimes require no language. This piece serves as a beautiful reminder of the loyalty, comfort, and unconditional acceptance that define the most precious of life's relationships.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bulb of Africa 1
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Surrealist Figurative painting, "Brief. Kauai I"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil painting by San Diego artist, Julia San Roman. Its dimensions are 40.75" x 61" x 1.5". It is framed as pictured. A certificate of authenticity wi...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Milky Way" contemporary surrealist, ethereal multi-figurative oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Milky Way" is a contemporary surrealist and ethereal multi-figurative oil painting by Italian artist, Daniela Astone.
Astone's latest work centers around figures floating in ether...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Kiss" 2023, dark figurative oil painting by Daniela Astone
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Part of Daniela Astone's series of figures in different ethereal and surrealistic spaces. "The Kiss" brings to mind Gustav Klimt's famous 1908 painting of the same name but instead of an abstracted gold background, Astone creates a mysterious creature enveloping and suspending the figure in mid-air. The dark monster looks ominous until you notice the nude figure leaning into her partner, her hands lightly caressing or leaning on the the amorphous creature. Her body is relaxed and her eyes closed. As a classical artist who paints the nude figure everyday, Astone is masterful at depicting women at ease in their natural bodies rather than women self-conscious of their nudity—posing but fearful of exploitation at the same time—a theme in art history that continues today.
Some of the sweeping strokes of black are inspired by Japanese paintings techniques, and on the lighter areas there are rain drop falling from a blue-grey cloud in the background.
52.8 x 44.9 inches framed
Artist Bio
Daniela Astone was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1980 and raised in Porto Santo Stefano...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Portrait of a Horse (Pool with Two Figures)" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Portrait of a Horse (Pool with Two Figures)" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white horse standing at the ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
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...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Tree of Life Blue
By Isabel Rock
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
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen
I Am Not Alone 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"I Am Not Alone" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that delves into the profound bond between a woman and her cherished pet, transcending the convent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FAKE (yellow eggs cowboys vintage americana surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
in FAKE, three cowboys stand side by side, dressed in dusty, timeworn attire, they exude an air of quiet contemplation, perplexed with their hands resting on their hips as they gaze ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Case II
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In "Case", banal, everyday things meet in this painting to create an unusual, strange, absurd and ironical situation derived by the disproportional scale size of things.
Rudolf Kos...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lever, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A man and a woman press against a tree while a ram charges towards it. This surreal encounter represents the idea of trying to complete a task and meeting res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Katie, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sara Scribner's (US based) "Katie" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic portrait of a blonde feminine figure in profile clutchi...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Conversation With Myself
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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"Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Stillness (Oil Painting, Symbolist, Ancient Cultures, Pop, Surreal, ~47% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae
Stillness
2024
Oil on canvas
Size: 23.62 x 31.49 inches (60 x 80 cm)
Signed by hand
COA provided
Stella J Richey is an international visual artist and designer. Her wor...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Virtual Reality 2, ' by George Oswalt, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This large scale 80" x 72" oil painting by George Oswalt features a summertime theme of women and girls at the beach with a beachball and seagull in the ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH OIL PAINTING - MID CENTURY PORTRAIT LADY
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Portrait of a Lady"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013)
monogrammed
oil painting on board
board: 14 x 10.5 inches
Mid 20th century oil painting on board by the French artist...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Surrealist Mermaid Orchestra Large Painting Royal College Art Women LGBTQ+ Blues
By Isabel Rock
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...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pen, Mixed Media, Paint, Archival Paper
Fish and Loaves, Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
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
Materials
Oil
Protectress II
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Protectress" by Rudolf Kosow is a compelling oil painting that uses surrealism to explore themes of guardianship and scale. In this striking work, a colossal Doberman sits attentive...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I Am Not Alone 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"I Am Not Alone" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that delves into the profound bond between a woman and her cherished pet, transcending the convent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Priscilla At Dusk - 21st Century, Surrealism, Africa Woman with Guitar, Musical
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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Bor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
The Island I - Surrealist Vibrant Original Artwork by Carlos Gamez de Francisco
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 Francisco to the world of figurative arts while censoring contemporary art. His near-obsession with the past and storytelling translates into his work, which provides an escape from reality while creating an illusory world.
This surrealist 28-inch high by 20-inch wide oval artwork...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
A Boy and his Dog Oil and Mixed Media Cuban Hyperrealism Framed
Located in Houston, TX
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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
I Am Not Alone 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"I Am Not Alone" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that delves into the profound bond between a woman and her cherished pet, transcending the convent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
My Imperfection Gaze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A portrait can tell a story, my artistic pieces highlight the exploration of the complexity of human identity, space and existence. My imagery embodies the unconventional expression ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Acrylic
Checkmate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YURI MARTINEZ RAMOS
"CHECKMATE"
OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED, TITLED
CUBAN-AMERICAN, DATED 2017
53.25 X 41.5 INCHES
"Checkmate" is that great end-finale, that surprised everyone because you basically were playing or getting ready for a totally different game.
An unexpected move from the governments who always have a "card up their sleeve" to screw you.
Yuri Martinez Ramos was born in Havana, Cuba on November 24, 1964.
He studied at the Elemental School of Plastic Arts from 1975 – 1979 and the National School of the Arts from 1979 – 1983.
Martinez’ figurative paintings have been compared to Botero because of his satirical social commentary. His style, however, is uniquely his own with typically vibrant Latin colors and use of expressive magical realism. His paintings tell his story and the story of the Cuban dilemma.
Martinez was granted permission by the US Justice Department after much effort with Cuban authorities to come to the US with his family and pursue his career outside Cuba. He now lives and works in Texas.
Papillon Gallery...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Surrealist “Before the Dreamtime” Figurative in Oil Paint
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant surrealist creation oil painting “Before the Dreamtime” with birds and figures by Harald Dry Schmit
Compelling and vibrant, we're pleased to offer this surrealist figurative...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Green Summer
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"The Horseman" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “The Horseman” (2024) is an oil painting on panel that depicts a surreal portrait of the headless horseman on his steed in the bright moonlight.
About th...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Sweet Sounds (cat, feline, lady, flute, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Sweet Sounds," a mesmerizing painting by Rudolf Kosow, depicts a tranquil scene of harmony between a young girl and a slumbering cat. The girl, seated and playing an instrument, see...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge Portrait Veiled Female in Dreamlike Fusion of Spirituality and Nature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Enigmatic Portrait of a Veiled Figure
French/ Japanese? Inscribed verso
circa 1970's
oil on canvas over mixed media surface, framed
Framed: 52 x 26 inches
Canvas: 51 x 35 inches
Prov...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Mixed Media
LOUIS BUISSERET 1928 Surrealist Fantasy Nude Women Landscape Horse Belgian LARGE
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Louis Buisseret (Belgian)
Exhibited at the Pittsburgh International (Carnegie Institute) show of 1928 "Composition"
This surrealist painting depicts nude women having a picnic in a S...
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1920s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dark Hollow" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Hallowed Ground” (2024) is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a surreal portrait of a woman and a horse in a dark forest.
About the...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Man of the Mountains' by Steven Rehfeld - Surrealist Green Landscape Art
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954)
'The Man of the Mountains' 1993
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist signed the back of the painting.
Steven H. Rehfeld's 'The Man of...
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Oil
Tramp (pet dog, beagle, troubadour guitare, animal portrait, surrealist painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Tramp," by Rudolf Kosow, is a whimsical painting that delights in its surreal juxtaposition of scale and serenity. At the center is a beagle's face, depicted with lifelike detail and expressiveness, eyes glistening with a calm intelligence that beckons the viewer into a state of contemplation.
Positioned against the backdrop of the dog's vast visage, a small, solitary figure strums a guitar. The musician, dressed in casual attire, appears as a wandering troubadour, his music resonating with the quietude of the scene. This miniature man, though diminutive in size, plays a significant role in the narrative, providing a sense of companionship and shared experience.
The painting's title, "Tramp," suggests a free spirit, both in the itinerant musician and the beagle, known for its adventurous and exploratory nature. Kosow's piece is an ode to the wandering souls and the moments of unexpected harmony they encounter.
Through "Tramp," we are reminded of the melodies that score our journeys and the silent kinship we find along the way. It is an invitation to embrace the music of life, to find connection in the tranquility of existence, and to acknowledge the symphonies that unfold in the presence of kindred spirits, regardless of their size or form.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FRANCINE BRANIARD - HUGE FRENCH SURREALIST SIGNED OIL ABSTRACT FIGURE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Francine Braniard (French contemporary), signed
Title: titled verso
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed
Size: framed 37 x 29.5...
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pedestrians, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Commuters on a Monday morning in midtown Manhattan stride purposefully through the city streets. Lost in thought about the past or the coming weekend, they fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
HOMAGE TO CUBISM
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Canvas is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vincent's Nightmare (black Lab dog face cop police crime surreal oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In VINCENT'S NIGHTMARE, a melancholic black Labrador dominates the composition, its sorrowful eyes reflecting an unspoken tragedy. The rich, textured fur contrasts with the crisp blue sky, creating an atmosphere of quiet despair. A small yet striking figure—a sheriff—stands before the dog, separated by yellow crime scene tape. His posture, with a hand wiping his face, conveys exhaustion, grief, or perhaps regret. The contrast in scale between the enormous, mournful dog and the diminutive officer suggests themes of loss, injustice, or powerlessness. The surrealist juxtaposition of law enforcement with an innocent, grieving creature invites interpretation: is the dog a witness, a victim, or a symbol of something greater? Vincent’s Nightmare evokes an emotional response, urging viewers to contemplate responsibility, empathy, and the weight of unseen sorrow.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, americana...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Braggart (beagle dog face cowboy shotgun americana vintage surreal oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow's Braggart depicts a striking contrast between a colossal, melancholic dog and a diminutive cowboy figure. The dog's immense, expressive face dominates the canvas, its w...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Musicis Tulips" (2023) by Sybiline, Oil Painting, Yellow Still Life
Located in Denver, CO
Sybiline's (CAN based) "Musicis Tulips" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts three yellow tulips with musical notes swirling around them.
About the Artist:
Sybiline i...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Confident Figure - Original Figurative Abstract Man in Purple Suit on Blue Wall
By Iqi Qoror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iqi Qoror's surreal figurative paintings are arresting in their earthy palettes offset by pops of fluorescent textile embroidery. His artworks revolve around questions of trust, inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wool, Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Ubud, Bali" Signed Indonesian Artist
By Iny Suwija
Located in Surfside, FL
Dimensions w/Frame 12.5" x 15"
Artist: INY SUWIJA
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Subject: Landscape
Style: Surrealism
Region of Origin: Asia
"Ubud, a town in central Bali, is far remo...
Category
1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Looking for blue (Young girl pink dress reaching for sky figurative oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Looking for Blue by Rudolf Kosow is a delicate and thought-provoking oil painting that captures a moment of curiosity and wonder. The artwork depicts a young girl standing on tiptoe,...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pool Player (male portrait)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful ca. 1970's portrait by American artist, Vito Tomasello. Oil on masonite panel measures 8 x 11 inches. Signed and dated lower right.
A lifetime NYC resident, Tomasello i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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