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"The First Time on Telephone" Black African American Folk Painting
Located in San Antonio, TX
Johnny Banks (1912-1988) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 11.25 x 20 Frame Size: 17 x 28 Medium: Pen, Pencil, Crayon, Marker "The First Time on Telephone" Biography Johnny Banks (1912-1988) In my opinion one of the greatest Texas folk artists of all time. The following information was compiled and submitted by Stephanie Reeves: John Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk...
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1970s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Crayon, Mixed Media

"The Red Dress"
By Joseph Newman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: Joseph Newman (1890 - 1979) Joseph Newman was born in New York City in 1890. He attended the Pratt Institute and the Adelphi College Art School, and served in the U.S. Army during WWW1. After the war, he married and traveled to Europe. He returned to New York in the mid 1920's, and with a group of contemporaries formed The Fifteen Gallery in Manhattan. Newman painted a broad variety of subjects including genre scenes, landscapes, figurative works, and equestrian subjects. He worked in various styles ranging from academic realism to a looser, post-impressionist approach, and is best known for colorful, animated genre scenes painted in and around Rockport Harbor and as far west as Taos, New Mexico. He exhibited frequently at the Brooklyn Museum, The National Academy, The Carnegie Institute, The Whitney and The Society of Independent Artists. He was a member of the L.C. Tiffany Foundation, The Salmagundi Club, Rockport Art Association, and the American Watercolor Society. His work is represented in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, The Newark Museum, the Boston Library...
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20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Painting Madonna and Child with Angels 17th-18th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. Italian school of the 17th-18th centuries. Mary and the baby Jesus, standing on her knees, are depicted already in the glory of heaven, with little angels beside them....
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Late 17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Whisper in the Dark - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women
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 Adebayo Taiwo, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Rococò French painter - 18th century figure painting - Portrait Louis XV child
Located in Varmo, IT
French painter (18th century) - Portrait of Louis XV as a child. 64.5 x 49.5 cm. Antique oil painting on canvas, without frame (not signed). Condition report: Lined canvas. Good s...
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Early 18th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Man - Painting by Francesco Settimj - 1933
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas mounted on board, realized by Francesco Settimj in 1933. Hand signed and dated lower left. Good condition.
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1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a worldly woman
Located in Paris, IDF
Marie Madeleine Amélie LOISEAU, born DUMONT (Paris, 1860 - ?) Portrait of a worldly woman Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left 117 x 89 cm 1881 Exhibition: Salon de Pontoise of 1881 or 1882 under number 292 Marie Madeleine Amélie Dumont was born in Paris on January 23, 1860. She married on June 10, 1883 in Paris Mr. François Paul Raoul Loiseau, lawyer at the Paris Court of Appeal. Three children were born from this union, two girls and a boy. Marie Loiseau was a student of Mademoiselle Espérance Langlois (active between 1860 and 1890) and Pierre Dupuis...
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Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Love - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Sea View, Minimalism
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Cigars by Candlelight
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming scene depicting two figures by candlelight. One sleeps on the table while the other uses the light of the candle to light his cigar. The artist uses a chiaroscuro techniqu...
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

[Nude Woman Viewed from Behind]
Located in Boston, MA
Canvas measures 21 x 13 inches. Signed at left, above the model’s leg: “H. Dudley Murphy” and with artist’s monogram.
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French Chic Posed Lady in A Halter Neck Dress Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil on artists paper, double sided Size: 10 height) x 8 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Provenance...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Pencil

Eyes wide open
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kader Boly is known for painting pastoral and communal scenes from his life as a nomadic herder in the Fulani tribe, on the plains of West Africa. Kader’s w...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil

"Pueblo Indians, Taos, New Mexico" Georgina Klitgaard, Modernist Figures
Located in New York, NY
Georgina Klitgaard Pueblo Indians, Taos, New Mexico Signed lower right Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches Georgina Klitgaard’s art has sometimes gotten lost in the critical propensity to...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Jeune Femme Liseuse', Paris, Charlottenborg, Danish Post Impressionist, Benezit
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Carl Fischer' (Danish, 1887-1952) and painted circa 1935. Carl Fischer first studied under Viggo Johansen (1907-12) and, subsequen...
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1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Silent Serenade- 21st Century Stlllife Painting of a Figurine playing Violin
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting by Astrid Ritmeester belongs to a series she has called 'Memories' Ritmeester also works as a costume and graphic designer for theatre productions. Astrid Ritmeester...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Le Toreador
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Le Toreador" 1962 is an oil painting on canvas by noted french impressionist artist Jacques Lalande, 1921-2003. It is signed at the Middle left side by the artist. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Woman - Painting by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an orignal modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1930s. Mixed colored oil painting on board Not signed. Antonio Feltrinelli...
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1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paint

Portrait of a Lady
Located in Boston, MA
Label verso: "Portrait of a Lady / Oil / MUC / Beatrice Whitney Van Ness / unsigned / size 30h x 25w ". From the estate of the artist. Beatrice Whit...
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1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Let Go - Original Dramatic Feminine Figurative Portrait Acrylic Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rooted in introspection and emotional nuance, Xenia Gray’s figurative mixed media works capture the quiet tension between solitude and connection. Her paintings often depict the huma...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Figure II
Located in Denver, CO
Figure II, 2017
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Virgin and Child with the Infant Baptist
By Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Maidenhead, GB
Florentine, mid-16th century Circle of Tomaso D’Antonio Manzuoli, known as Maso da San Friano (1536-1571) The Virgin and Child with the Infant Baptist After Andrea del Sarto (1486-1...
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15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Redhead Female Portrait oil Painting 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-3401 Red Hair Portrait, a vintage oil on board displayed in a wood gilt frame signed by Longo.Image size 8.75 H x 5.75 W
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1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Orange Blossom
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Orange Blossom" is a breathtaking composition that immediately captivates the viewer. The focal point of the artwork is the woman's portrait, skillfully crafted with luminous golden hair cascading around her. The intricate details and delicate brushstrokes accentuate the woman's features, capturing the essence of her persona and imbuing the artwork with a sense of intimacy. The choice of golden hair adds an enchanting element to the portrait. It serves as a symbolic representation of radiance, vitality, and the timeless beauty associated with femininity. The flowing locks of hair seem to dance and shimmer, creating an ethereal aura that captivates the viewer's imagination. "Orange Blossom" carries symbolic meaning that goes beyond its aesthetic appeal. The woman's portrait represents the embodiment of femininity, embracing both strength and vulnerability. Her confident gaze and serene expression reflect an inner beauty that transcends physical appearance, inviting viewers to reflect upon the depth and complexity of femininity. The golden hair symbolizes not only the external beauty associated with femininity but also the inherent power and resilience that lies within women. The artwork captures the essence of growth, abundance, and transformation—much like the blossoming of orange flowers. It serves as a reminder that femininity is multifaceted, encompassing grace, wisdom, and the ability to adapt and flourish in any circumstance. "Orange Blossom" leaves a lasting impact on viewers, evoking a sense of awe and admiration. The artwork's portrayal of the woman with golden hair invites contemplation and introspection, encouraging viewers to appreciate and celebrate the unique qualities and strengths that women bring to the world. Theophilus's meticulous technique and attention to detail create a visually stunning experience. The radiant golden hair seems to illuminate the canvas, drawing the viewer into a world of beauty and enchantment. The artwork inspires a deeper appreciation for femininity and serves as a reminder of the profound impact women have on society, culture, and the arts. "Orange Blossom" by Adewuyi Theophilus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil Painting by Prof. Carl Leopold Voss. "Becoming and passing away"
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptionally decorative painting by Professor Carl Leopold Voss. The painting shows the bitter truth of youth and life. Including various old docum...
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Perfect Empire #4", Classical Greek Sculpture Figurative Study on Red
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary figure study of a classical Greek sculpture of a supine man, depicted with expressive brushstrokes on a bold, deep red background, by UK-based Filipino artist...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mother With Child: Contemporary Figurative Oil painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Few artists have mastered the use of pigments in the way that Sax Berlin has and his delicate touch with them imbues this painting with warmth and love. The dark inked lines surround...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Egg Tempera

Portrait of a Woman
Located in Astoria, NY
American School, Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Board, depicting a woman in pearl earrings and elegant dress, apparently unsigned, giltwood frame. Image: 11.25" H x 8" W; frame: 16" H x...
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20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scévola (1871-1950) Portrait of Lady, oil sketch signed
Located in Paris, FR
Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scévola ( 1871 – 1950) Portrait of a lady, a sketch signed lower right Oil on canvas transfered on cardboard 25 x 18 cm oval Framed : 31 x 24.5 cm This port...
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Venetian Rococò painter - 18th century mask figure painting - Colombina Carnival
Located in Varmo, IT
Venetian master (18th century) - Mask of Colombina. 161 x 68 cm without frame, 169.5 x 76.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a white lacquered wooden frame (not si...
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Late 18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Figure in Garden
Located in Dallas, TX
Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowing it...
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1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Italian School of the 17th Century : Saint Jerome with a Lion - Oil Painting
Located in Paris, IDF
Italy : Venetian school of the 17th century Saint Jerome wit a Lion, circa 1620 Oil on panel Unsigned On wood board 49 x 30 cm Good condition, accidents/wear (see photos)
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Early 17th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil Painting "The Naughty Child" After Sir Edwin Landseer
By Sir Edwin Landseer
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Oil Painting "The Naughty Child" After Sir Edwin Landseer Delightful antique oil painting of "The Naughty Child" by a mystery artist. The original painting was done by ...
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Late 19th Century English School Paintings

Materials

Oil

Femme du Cirque
By Paul Charlemagne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original oil by French artist Paul Charlemagne, “Femme du Cirque”, an original oil on canvas, signed, c.1930, with an image dimension of 30 x 24 inches.
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid 20thC Oil Painting PORTRAIT LADIES David Hockney / Stanley Spencer interest
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Frank Johnson (1917-1998) English TITLE: "Portrait Of Two Ladies" MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: very good SIZE: 110cm x 89cm incl frame NOTES: This work with provenance fr...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

A Standing Girl - Figurative Acrylic Painting, Minimalism, Pop art
Located in Warsaw, PL
PROVENANCE Exhibited at Katarzyna Napiorkowska Gallery. The gallery is the representative of the artist. The Gallery of Katarzyna Napiorkowska is one of the first private art gall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Oriental motif. Oil on canvas, 100x73.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Oriental motif. Oil on canvas, 100x73.5 cm At the turn of the century, the Viennese painter Eduard Ansen-Hofmann (1862-1955) became known with his oriental slave market and harem sc...
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Early 20th Century Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lady in Red with Flowers
Located in London, GB
Framed Size: 70 x 88 cm Unframed Size: 60 x 77 cm Nicolle was born in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia as it was then) and grew up in Africa and then travelled the world for some years before set...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Chalk, Acrylic

Odalisque and Guitar - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Odalisque and Guitar is an orignal modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1930s. Mixed colored oil painting on board. Signed on the back Antonio Feltrinelli (Milan, 188...
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1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Matthew Spender “#16 Remote Foreground” oil on canvas 1981 Beach Scene - framed
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Oil on canvas 13 x 20 inches Signed and dated center right: "Matthew Spender / 1981" Titled on canvas overlap verso: "#16 Remote Foreground" Retail: $2...
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1980s Post-War Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Pair of paintings ALLEGORY OF ASTRONOMY & ALLEGORY OF PAINTING
Located in Milano, IT
This precious pair of paintings represents two allegories with symbolic charm and compositional finesse, executed by 17th-century Bergamasque artist. The allegory of Astronomy is acc...
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17th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Porch People" - Figurative Composition in Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold composition of two people on a porch by Majel McHugh Logan (American, 1916-1982). Two people sit facing each other on a porch, backlit by warm sun. The piece is sketchy but confident, with thick brushstrokes adding high contrast shadows and highlights. Although the subjects' faces are undefined, there is nonetheless an expressive quality in their body language. Signed "Majel Logan" in the lower right corner.\ Artist's tag on verso with title. Presented in a wood frame with a gold accent. Frame size: 14.75"H x 16.75"W Canvas size: 14"H x 16"W Majel Logan (nee McHugh) (American, 1916-1982) was born in Utah. After graduation from St. Mary of the Wasatch College in Utah, she studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She continued to study at Idaho State University before eventually settling in Santa Clara, CA. Although she was a professional artist at the time, she nonetheless continued her studies at San Jose State University in the 1970s. By the mid-70s, she had won 43 awards in state, regional, and local competitions, including Fiesta des Artes (Los Gatos...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Ramses Statues at Luxor Temple, Karnak
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Egyptian archaelogical oil painting by American artist Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950). Smith was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and after attending Brown University and MIT,...
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1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Northern Fair: Contemporary Naive School Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Harking back to his roots in this picture Simeon Stafford has captured, in a whirling scene of colourful chaos all the elements that made travelling fairs such magical places for adu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

PORTRAIT OF YOUNG WOMAN - Venetian School -Italian oil on canvas painting
Located in Napoli, IT
PORTRAIT OF YOUNG WOMAN - Oil on canvas painting cm.95x65, Eugenio De Blasi, Italy, 2008 The painting by Eugenio De Blasi is inspired by the work of the Venetian painter and portrai...
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Early 2000s Italian School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fenzoni, Painting AND preparatorial Drawing, John the Baptist, Italy Renaissance
By Ferrau Fenzoni
Located in Greven, DE
The painting and the preparatory drawing are offered together. Provenance Private collection, Germany, Trier, c. 1980- 2013 Saint John the Baptist Brown ink and wash over red chalk on oatmeal paper 31 x 20.5 cm Inscribed: „Ferrau Fenzonio da Faenza invt. esque … imp. da Fran. Villamena …“. bears the collector's mark of Henry Scipio Reitlinger (1882-1950; Lugt 2274a) on a tiny label glued to the verso On the reverse is a partial drawing of a Pieta, pricked for transfer. Provenance New York, Doyle, 14. October 2015, No. 6 The painting and the preparatory drawing resemble the composition of an engraving after Ferraù Fenzoni by Francesco Villamena. Drawing, engraving and painting are almost identical, except for minor differences. Even the measurements nearly correspond: painting (32 x 25,5 cm), drawing (30 x 20,5 cm), engraving (31,1 x 23,5 cm). Dr. Guiseppe Scavizzi confirmed the attribution of the present panting to Fenzoni and he dates it to c. 1590. The inscription on the drawing reads “Ferrau Fenzonio da Faenza invt. esque. . . imp. da Fran: Villamena . . .”. The engraving’s inscription also lists place and date “Ferra Fensionius inventor/F. Villamoena sculpsit Rome/Aspectu fruitur… antra puer/cum Privilegio… 1613”. Interestingly, the engraving is not mirrored as it is in most printing processes. Painting, drawing and engraving are not reversed but the same. It is remarkable to note that there are further paintings by Fenzoni which were engraved in the same order and not reverted. They also show strong parallels regarding the compositions and the measurements (see for example “Deposition of Christ” ). Ferraù Fenzoni was an Italian painter mainly active in Todi. He is also called Il Faenzone after his birthplace (Faenza). He apprenticed in Rome during the papacy of Gregory XIII and contributed to numerous fresco cycles under pope Sixtus V, such as the Loggia della Benedizioni in the Lateran Palace, the frescoes on the walls and vaults of the Scala Santa of the adjacent Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, and the decoration in the Sistine library. His expressive canvases straddle the styles of Mannerism and Baroque. In 1594, he moved to Todi. A “Last Judgement” by him is housed in the cathedral of Todi. He returned to Faenza in 1599, where he decorated chapels in the cathedral from 1612 to 1616. In 1622, he completed a “Deposition”, now in the local Pinacoteca. In 1640, Fenzoni was named “cavaliere dello speron d’oro” by Cardinal Colonna and, on 25th April 1634, he was nominated vicar and “castellano of Granarolo”. Fenzoni‘s style is characterized by a mixture of the Mannerism of the Northern Netherlands and the Italian Baroque. Saint John the Baptist, Old Master, 17th Century, By Fenzoni, Religious Scene, Rome Art...
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16th Century Mannerist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Handmade Paper

Sacred Place , American Plains Indian, Oil Painting , Texas Artist, Western Art
Located in Houston, TX
Sacred Place depicts a Native American Plains Indian in this oil painting by Texas artist, William Kalwick.. Native American Indians are known for thei...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Posing for the Artist by Judith Williams black and white ballerina on paper
Located in Atlanta, GA
"The unusual shapes coming together in their raw simplistic form, how they interact with each other, the shapes creating their own language. I let them stand alone in their purest fo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Mixed Media

'She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not', Girl in a Gingham Dress, 1940's, Folk Art
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A sensitively painted portrait of the artist's daughter, Nancy, aged two and a half, shown wearing a floral-striped, jade green gingham dress. Signed lower right, 'Martha Tracy Frey' (American, 1915-2010) and painted 1944; additionally inscribed verso 'Picture of Nancy Jane Frey from life-sized photograph when about 2 1/2. Painted by her mother in 1944.' This Kern County...
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1940s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Board, Oil

Baby Abby
Located in Denver, CO
Baby Abby, 2020
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Portrait of a Young Boy
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Attributed Federico Icilio Joni (1866-1946, North Italian Sienese) “Portrait of a Young Boy” 17 ¾ x 14” (on poplar panel) Icilio Federico J...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

A Fine French 19th Century Oil on Canvas 'A Young Girl Holding a Bird's Nest'
Located in LA, CA
Charles Joshua Chaplin (French, 1825-1891) 'The Bird's Nest' A very fine and charming Rococo revival style oil on canvas depicting a young girl, dressed in 18th century costume and resting by a river bank, holding a bird's nest and one of the tiny eggs. Her bonnet resting to her side and a wicker basket full of hand-picked flowers by her feet; within a later giltwood carved frame. Signed: ChChaplin (lower left). Circa: 1870-1880. Canvas Height: 31 1/2 inches (80 cm) Canvas Width: 17 15/16 inches (45.5 cm) Frame Height: 38 5/8 inches (98 cm) Frame Width: 24 3/4 inches (63 cm) Frame Depth: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Charles Joshua Chaplin (8 June 1825 – 30 January 1891) was a French painter and printmaker who painted both landscapes and portraits. He worked in techniques such as pastels, lithography, watercolor, chalk, oil painting and etching. He was best known for his elegant portraits of young women. Chaplin was born on 8 June 1825 in Les Andelys, Eure, France. His mother, Olympia Adelle Moisy, was French, whereas his father, John Chaplin, was an art broker from England. Charles Chaplin spent his whole life in France, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1886. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris from 1840, and he took private lessons in the studio of Michel Martin Drolling, whose apprentices included Paul Baudry, Jules Breton and Jean-Jacques Henner. Later he also taught at the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1845, he entered the Paris Salon, the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, as a portrait and landscape painter with the painting Portrait of the Artist's Mother. Chaplin conducted art classes specifically for women at his studio, including Marie Joséphine Nicolas. The American artist Mary Cassatt, the French artist Louise Abbéma and the English artist Louise Jopling were among Chaplin's students. His son Arthur Chaplin was also a painter. Early Work: Chaplin made his debut at the Salon with portraits, but he also painted landscapes, particularly the countryside of Auvergne. His early works, from 1848 to 1851, were painted in a manner characterized by an interest in realism, a style established in the French Second Republic, that had the motto Liberté, égalité, fraternité, and was ruled for three years by the republican government of France from the 1848 Revolution until the 1851 coup by Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte. Realism was an artistic movement that began in France in the 1850s, after the 1848 Revolution. From the late 18th century Romanticism dominated French art and literature but was spurned by Realists, who revolted against the display of the emotions of the Romantic movement, seeking to depict real and characteristic contemporary individuals and situations with truth and accuracy. Chaplin painted many works in his early days, including floral studies that were displayed at the Salon de las Flores. Later, in the late 1850s, he abandoned naturalism, his earlier style, exchanging it for a more graceful, elegant and supple technique that brought him a certain notoriety in France during his time as a portrait painter; as such he embraced the idyllic and voluptuous and fashionable style of the prominent French painter, François Boucher (1703–1770). He also embraced the tradition of the great English portraitists and developed his very own style of painting but was inspired by the British painters Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. He used to engrave the works of the Dutch artist Pieter Paul Rubens and gained further influence from his work. Later Work: Gradually the muddy colours used by Chaplin transformed into white, grey and pink, depicting his models with an opalescent, mother-of-pearl complexion by applying a subtle palette of rosy flesh tones and light greys. After painting portraits and trying his skills on ornamental painting, Chaplin took up genre painting in the 1850s. His favourite subjects are the feminine grace of a young woman's everyday life. He portrays women in several poses: resting; grooming; singing; and reading. He captures them with lightness and carelessness and accentuates the decorative elements of the composition. Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III and an admirer of the "Pompadour style", rapidly fell under the enchantment of the painter's neo-Rococo works. Chaplin was among Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie's favourite court artists. In 1859, when his portrait of Aurora was banned by the judges of the Salon as "too erotically suggestive", Napoléon III defended Chaplin and overturned the disqualification order. He was similarly valued as an interior decorator and was appointed to remodel the decor of Empress Eugénie's rooms. His sensual portraits of women and young girls, often with models posed erotically in hazy surroundings and frequently wearing transparent clothing, attracted the interest of the high society and aristocracy of Paris during the French Third Republic (1870–1940) guaranteeing his success and wealth. He was one of the most popular painters of his time, but nowadays his work is almost unknown, in spite of the fact that his works hang in many major museums around the world. He employed his Rococo style for his mythological scenes and genre scenes paintings. His genre pictures formed a significant part of his work. In 1861, working as a decorative painter. Chaplin painted the doors and several glass panels above them of the Salon des Fleurs in the Tuileries Palace. The Palace was gutted by fire in 1871 and its ruins swiftly demolished.[9] He also undertook decorating work in the Salon de l’Hémicycle of the Palais de l’Elysée. Honours and awards: As a member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture, Chaplin exhibited his paintings at the Paris Salon, the official exhibition venue of members' work. He began exhibiting his paintings at the French Artists' Salon in 1845 and was represented there habitually each year. These exhibitions made him one of France's most famous portrait artists. Commencing in 1847, his work was exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy in London. During his lifetime, he received acclamation for his artistic talents by the award of several medals: a third class medal in 1851; a second class medal the following year; and an Honour Medal...
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19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Madam Suburbia #III - Doing Dishes" Figurative in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Madam Suburbia #III - Doing Dishes" Figurative in Oil on Canvas African-American woman at her kitchen sink by Patricia Gren Hayes (Canadian/American, b....
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1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman in Salon French Interior Oil Painting Ecole D'Paris, WPA, Bezalel Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Jacques Zucker was born in 1900 in Radom, Poland. He was a notably famous Jewish American artist mostly known for his expressionist figure paintings. In his young years he traveled ...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Shovel and Shellfish_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Shovel and Shellfish" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 22.5" x 18" Framed Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based Ame...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The Devil You Know
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jolynn Reigeluth The Devil You Know Acrylic, India Ink, linocut and cut paper on wood panel Year: 2022 Size: 36x24x2.5 in Framed Size: 36x24x2.5 in Ready to hang Signed COA provided ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, India Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Linocut

Dreamer (Mid-Century Impressionist European Nude Man Portrait Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful painting I acquired when I was buying things from Russia and Ukraine maybe 7 or 8 years ago. It's painted on very heavy cardboard, as I'd say the majority from the Soviet...
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Mid-20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

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Oil

19th Century genre oil painting of cherubs with flowers
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens British, (1829-1915) Cherubs with Flower Garlands Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.25 inches Size including frame: 25.5 inches x 35.25 inches A beautiful painting of three cherubs or putti with flower garlands by Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens. The winged infants are shown holding rose blooms as they rest on a cloud. Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens was born in 1829 the son of Charles Lutyens, who was the Deputy Commissary General of the Forces and Frances Jane Fludger. With his family connection to the military it was no surprise that he joined the army in 1848 as Ensign, serving in the 20th Foot Regiment in Montreal, Canada. Whilst there, he met Mary Teresa Gallwey, daughter of Major Gallwey of Ireland and sister of Thomas Gallwey, the Governor of Montreal. They married on 28 November, 1852 and the couple went on to have 14 children in total. He returned to England having been promoted to Captain and lived in Hampshire where was appointed Instructor of Musketry to the regiment. He retired from the army in 1855, moving to London in the same year where he lived at 4 Allen Terrace, Kensington. He began pursuing an artistic career and most likely took art and sculpture lessons as well as studying animal anatomy. He made his debut at the British Institution from 1860 and by 1861 was living at 6 Palace Garden Terraces in Kensington. In 1862, he began exhibiting at the Royal Academy, where he continued to exhibit regularly until 1903. He initially painted portraits but then developed his subjects to include animals, usually horses and hunting scenes. Many of the people in his paintings were notable horse owners such as King Edward and the Duke of Westminster as well as military figures. He is known to have sculpted clay models of animals which he used during his creative process. He also produced a number of scenes with cherubs which he became well known for. By 1865, he had moved to 16 Onslow Square...
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's French Modernist Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century). signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed. Size: 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed. ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Large 1960's British Original Oil Painting, Lady Sat Among Green Plants
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's) Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Size: 24 x 16 inches Condition: overall very good, a very few...
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting - Lady In Vibrant Red & Orange Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, unframed size: 14 x 10 inches condition: very good and ready to be...
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1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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