Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Monogrammed "TG", Late 19th Century Symbolist / Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting A captivating late 19th-century oil painting imbued with imaginative symbolism and strong Pre-Raphaelite ...

The Queen by Diogène Ulysse Napoléon Maillart (French, 1840 – 1926) *see notes below oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 42 x 30 inches framed: 45 x 33 inches condition: overall v...

Olive Harvest in Southern Italy on Cold Coastal Morning Italian Riviera Olive Harvesters are bundled up against the cold and dust on a harvest morning, somewhere on the southern It...

This large artwork figures a bamboo forest in the night. The artist impasto technique is light, with textured painting and a few small reliefs. This artwork is not framed. Françoi...

The Roman Statue by Gabriel Jules-Charles Girodon (French, 1884–1941) *see notes below signed and dated oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 38 x 47 inches canvas: 36 x 44 inches...

This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK "The 'Garden Guardian' serves as the keeper of our...

The artwork measures 22 x 30 inches and is on paper. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Emil Kazaz’s oil paintings are distinguished by their masterful balance between classica...

* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * A beautiful early 1900's French Symbolist oil on board depicting two classical figures and a goat in a wooded landscape. Striking and ex...

An enigmatic woman and a black cat with luminous golden eyes inhabit an elegant interior where tailored sophistication meets quiet theatricality. In this original figurative painting...

Per Fischer (1877–1974) Sweden Moonlight Beyond the Kerosene Lamps in the Railway Compartment, 1907 oil on canvas laid on panel painted 1907 unframed: 29.5 × 28 cm (11.6 × 11 in) f...

This is a painting by Puzant Godjamanian (1909-1993), a deeply meaningful composition depicting a mother singing her baby to sleep. The piece convey...

Signed and dated symbolist figure in landscape oil on board by French painter Alphonse Osbert. The piece depicts a blonde woman in a full length purple...

Follower of Edgard Maxence. French ( b.1871 - d.1954 ). Meditation, Circa 1910. Oil On Canvas. Image size 34.4 inches x 22.2 inches ( 87.5cm x 56.5cm ). Frame size 44.1 inches x 31.9...

Georges Marie Julien Girardot (1856–1914) The Green Lady (Legend of Salins), 1897 Oil on canvas laid down on board 79 × 58 cm Signed lower right Pain...

The painting size is 47"x39.25" on canvas. Artist signed lower left . This imaginative acrylic painting presents a whimsical, dreamlike scene blending fantasy with architectural cha...

Pierre-Amédée Marcel-Béronneau (Bordeaux, 1869 – La Seyne-sur-Mer, 1937) Orpheus Circa 1897 Oil on canvas 25 5/8 x 31 7/8 in. 65 x 81 cm 80 x 95 cm framed Artist Studio stamp on t...

Provenance: Ina Colliander, relative of the artist; A private collection, Sweden; Bukowskis, Stockholm, Important Winter Sale, 2025, lot 711. Exhibited: Thielska Gallery, Stockholm,...

Artist/ School: Josnye Gallet (French signed and dated 1972) Title: Surrealist floating figures in a space like atmosphere. Medium: signed verso, oil painting on canvas, unframed....

Symbolist school, follower of Eugene Carriere, "The Mother's Kiss," unsigned oil on canvas, early 20th century. Fascinating and magnetic painting, extremely decorative. The first t...

ROGELIO DE EGUSQUIZA Spanish, 1845 - 1915 A REVERIE DURING THE BALL signed and dated "Rog. Egusquiza 1879" (lower right) oil on canvas 21-3/4 x 33-5/...

Stella Jae Royalties 2023 Oil on Canvas Size: 23.62 x 34.49 inches (60 x 80cm) Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-2114 ---------- Tags: #StellaJRich...

John Gilbey Bowles (British, 1929–2011) Jesus and the Disciples in the Wilderness Signed ‘J BOWLES’ (lower right) Oil on board 22 ¾ x 27 ⅝ in. (57.8 x 70 cm) Jesus and the Disciples ...

"La Blockchain" is a symbolist oil painting on canvas by Andrée Bars. In this carefully composed still life, the artist translates a contemporary technological concept into a poetic...

Albert Pike Lucas (Jersey City, 1862 – New York, 1945) Woman in Profile, 1893 Oil on canvas 41 x 33 cm 70 x 60.5 cm with its frame Signed 'AP Lucas' upper left, located and dated 'Pa...

The painting is entitled Arion of Metimna, a poet and cantor of 6th-century B.C. Greece. C., a figure straddling the historical and the mythical. In particular, depicted here is the ...

The painting was painted as a reflection after the depopulation of the city of Izyum, Kharkiv region.

This thought-provoking painting captures the intense moment of an angel under attack by a group of 12 crows. Symbolizing the daily assaults we all endure—whether from information ove...

Provenance: David Davis, Los Angeles, California. Toni Lynn Russo, Los Angeles, California; her estate until 2024. Exhibited: Münchener Glaspalast Jahres Ausstellung, 1902, no. 1071...

In the painter's eyes, painting is an anthem of elegance and of beauty, as music. This artwork is a symbolist oil painting by Andrée Bars. Andrée Bars is a French painter. Having been strictly trained for 4 years by the American hyper-realist painter Mr. Ted Seth Jacobs, who himself inherited 19th century masters’ skills from his own professor, Andrée Bars learned the profession of painting in its purest tradition. She still applies these ancient masters...

Titled "Narcissus" and by Andrée Bars, this oil on linen canvas painting captivates with its introspective tranquility and intricate detail. The artwork features a young person draped in a richly textured golden coat with deep red accents, lying beside a reflective surface on a wooden floor. The thoughtful pose and downward gaze suggest a moment of deep reflection, reminiscent of the mythological Narcissus who was mesmerized by his own reflection. The background is adorned with a sheer, flowing curtain that adds a layer of softness to the composition, contrasting with the solid and tactile textures of the wooden floor. A lone white flower placed near a strategically positioned pocket watch further enriches the scene, introducing themes of beauty, fragility, and the relentless march of time. The use of muted, earthy tones alongside dramatic lighting not only highlights the figure and elements within the painting but also evokes a mood of contemplation and solitude. This painting, through its symbolic elements and masterful execution, invites viewers to ponder themes of self-reflection, identity, and the ephemeral nature of time. Andrée Bars is a French painter. Having been strictly trained for 4 years by the American hyper-realist painter Mr. Ted Seth Jacobs, who himself inherited 19th century masters’ skills from his own professor, Andrée Bars learned the profession of painting in its purest tradition. She still applies these ancient masters...

Signed and dated oil on canvas portrait by French symbolist painter Lucien Victor Guirand De Scevola. The work depicts a brunette woman in an embellished off the shoulder white dress hand holding a sleepy ginger cat in one arm. Signature: Signed and dated 1905 lower right Dimensions: Framed: 35"x31" Unframed: 26"x22" Provenance: The collection of Barbara Taylor Bradford O.B.E. Lucien Victor Guirand de Scevola Biography View full artist profile Guirand de Scévola was a student of Cormon at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris. He then became a committee member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he also exhibited. He became an officer of the Légion d'Honneur in 1914. Making rigorous accuracy his main concern, he had a brilliant career as a society portrait artist. As such, his works became widely known. He painted portraits of a variety of subjects, including the Duke of Massa, Henri Farman, the Duchess of Uzès and the Duchess of Brissac. Museum and Gallery Holdings: Mulhouse: Woman with a Veil...

This contemporary figurative painting presents an understated scene of urban life transformed by circumstances. A woman sits outside a cafe with a takeaway coffee, accompanied by a b...

Mystical and mysterious, a mythological Ondine rests beside an ethereal forest pond in this majestic, original oil on canvas by French Symbolist Pierre-Amédée Marcel-Béronneau. A stu...

This artwork is a captivating representation of The Trinity, created by the British artist Robert Arthur Wilson. It vividly demonstrates Wilson's profound engagement with avant-garde theories related to colour, music, and emotion, which had a significant impact on his artistic vision. Wilson's exploration of colour abstraction was groundbreaking and played a pivotal role in establishing him as one of the most promising artists of his time. His innovative approach to colour abstraction is evident not only in the portrayal of the sky but also in the overall composition of this piece. Robert Arthur Wilson (British, 1884 – 1979) Triune Tempera on panel Signed ‘R.A. Wilson’ (lower right) and titled on a label on the reverse 29.1/8 x 29.1/8 in. (69 x 69 in. ) Robert Arthur Wilson was a British painter. Wilson was born in Sunderland in 1884. Leaving school at the age of thirteen, he was employed for a time as a bookkeeper before beginning an apprenticeship under a local sign...

ROBERTSON 20th Oil on canvas 60 x 73 cm (69 x 82 cm with frame) Signed and dated lower left "RBTSN / 1909" Very good condition Beautiful black frame with black edging This symbolist...

Acrylic on theatrical backdrop muslin, can be rolled, rod pockets top and bottom for hanging. This painting was featured at the Parliament of World Religions in Toronto in 2018. Kali is the goddess of eternal energy, creation and destruction. She covers it all. Janet has both shown and taught with Alex...

“The Dreamy Angel 2” In the silvery silence of the heavens, amid the cold clouds, an angel bowed his head. His luminous form is filled with tenderness and quiet sorrow, and his halo...

Maurice CHABAS Nantes 1862 - Versailles 1947 Cave in Brittany, study for the painting “Les Vierges des Falaises” (The Virgins of the Cliffs) Circa 1895 Oil on canvas Signed a...

Between Two Worlds explores the subtle balance between cultural memory and personal transformation. At the center of the composition is a blue eye, painted in the colors of the Ukrai...

This elegant painting by Marine Zuloyan depicts four women delicately crafting jewelry, captured through the artist’s soft and feminine brushstrokes. The oil on canvas composition ra...

Masterfully painted portrait with rich paint surface by the famous French Symbolist Signed and dated lower left Provenance: Waterhouse & Dodd, London ...

Painting, around 1910, oil on cardboard. Romantic love scene in the forest. Signed, Gaston Bussiere. With beautiful (original) Art Deco frame. Frame has minimal damage in places. Dimensions with frame 67cm x 86cm This painting is offered here for the first time exclusively on 1stdibs! From private, German estate. Gaston Bussière (April 24, 1862 in Cuisery – October 29, 1928 or 1929 in Saulieu) was a French Symbolist painter and illustrator. Bussière studied at l'Académie des Beaux-Arts in Lyon before entering the école des beaux-arts de Paris where he studied under Alexandre Cabanel and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. In 1884, he won the Marie Bashkirtseff...

This contemporary figurative work presents an intimate domestic interior infused with subtle narrative tension and understated symbolism. A young woman is depicted seated beside a ga...

“Sleep” is a symbolic oil painting that explores the fragile boundary between reality and the subconscious. A serene face with closed eyes embodies the stillness of sleep, while a ra...

Masterfully painted portrait with rich paint surface by the famous French Symbolist Signed and dated lower left Provenance: Waterhouse & Dodd, London ...

In my stomach and chest, there is a whole system of suspensions and blocks. I have to keep everything in a pile, I have to group myself, I have to endure and wait out the danger. The...

The image presents an artistic scene in delicate pastel tones. - Foreground: The focus is on a human figure sitting on the ground. The figure has wings and resembles an angel. It i...

"Angel" Portrait Diptych Painting 18" x 33" inch by Ahmed Saber Diptych AHMED SABER - BIO Ahmed Saber is an Egyptian artist based in Luxor in Upper Egypt, where he received his BFA ...

Lips have over a million different nerve endings, making them one of the most sensitive parts of the body. That is why we love kissing so much, because it is incredibly sensual and p...

This scene, depicting delicate foliage and blossoms as well as a lone sculpture -in the grounds of a ruined Abbey or castle, was painted in the first spring after World War I. It is ...

This striking seascape, painted in 1943 by Jacob Löfgren, most likely depicts a view from Sandhamn, a location he frequently captured in his works. Four years earlier, he created ano...

"The Tiger" Figurative Painting 16" x 57" inch by Ahmed Saber Medium: acrylic, ink & colored pencil on paper AHMED SABER - BIO Ahmed Saber is an Egyptian artist based in Luxor in U...

Gregory Kitterle's Sogno di Oro (Golden Dream) is a 39 x 50 inch horizontal figurative symbolist painting on canvas. This work brings the viewer in a magical setting of lapis lazuli ...

The painting size is 29.5x22", ink and oil on paper. signed lower right.

"Loyalty" Figurative Painting 31.5" x 55" inch by Ahmed Saber Medium: ink & colored pens on paper AHMED SABER - BIO Ahmed Saber is an Egyptian artist based in Luxor in Upper Eg...

Sky Travelers is an original acrylic on canvas painting by David Davtian, blending imagination, symbolism, and refined technical skill. The composition depicts an unexpected and sur...

"Still Life with Yarn" (FRAMED) Still Life Painting 16" x 16" in by Ahmed Saber ink on paper AHMED SABER - BIO Ahmed Saber is an Egyptian artist based in Luxor in Upper Egypt, wher...

Emil Kazaz — Oil on Paper, 22 × 30 inches Signed lower right This dynamic oil on paper exemplifies Kazaz’s signature figurative style, featuring a lively composition of stylized hum...

“The Creative Woman” is an original oil painting by Andrée Bars. In this delicate and poetic work, the artist captures a fleeting yet profound moment: the serene, almost sacred sta...

Aurel Vasilescu was a Romanian artist and educator. He taught drawing at the Bucharest Technical School of Architecture. Vasilescu's work can be found in the collections of the Roman...