Expressionist Portrait Paintings
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Nude in Venice - original large oil painting Paula Craioveanu 55x40in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Nude in Venice" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu
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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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MID 20th Century VERY INTERESTING LARGE Oil Painting TWO SUSPICIOUS SPANISH MEN!
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: G.C.Neale (mid 20th Century) Spanish / English School
TITLE: "Two Suspicious Men At Night"
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 95cm x 80cm inc frame
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Angelic -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Nature, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Lady In White 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
She holds on to her integrity and purity. Lady in white captures a desire to be hidden, but her presence is revealed through her unquenched innermost beauty. Lady in white captures h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Fractured Innocence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Never Back Down - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
It ain't easy in the rase of success
Sometimes I feel tired
Sometimes I feel depressed
Sometimes I feel like giving it up
But I know If I quit, I will never win. So no matter how I f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Market Day in Piazza Grande Locarno Switzerland
Located in London, GB
'Market Day in Piazza Grande, Locarno, Switzerland', oil on board, by unknown artist (1947-48). Locarno is an utterly charming Italian-speaking resort located on the northern shore o...
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1940s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Board
Into The Unknown 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Zebra in red
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've unleashed a vibrant fusion of reds to capture the raw and wild essence of a zebra. The intense hues symbolize vitality and passion, while the expressive stroke...
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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Here I am
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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At the heart of the artwork lies a young woman adorned in a striking red dress. The choice of red as the dominant color symbolizes strength, passion, and confidence. It serves as a visual representation of the artist's intention to empower and embolden the subject, inspiring viewers to embrace their own identities unapologetically. The woman in the red dress becomes a beacon of self-assurance, encouraging others to fully express themselves without fear or hesitation.
"Here I Am" encapsulates the essence of celebrating one's individuality. The young woman's presence demands attention, her confident stance serving as a powerful statement of self-acceptance. The artwork encourages viewers to embrace the unique attributes, quirks, and qualities that make them who they are. It celebrates the beauty of diversity and underscores the importance of allowing oneself to shine authentically.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Into The Unknown 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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The Vigil oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: The Vigil
Artist: Antoni Pitxot Soler (Figueres, 1934 – Cadaqués, 2015)
Date: 1956
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 18.1 × 21.7 in
Framed dimensions: 23.6 × 27.2 in
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1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Woman with a chef's Hat Belle Epoque
By René Guinand
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
81 x 68 x 3 cm
Woman with a chef's hat
This striking portrait, typical of Expressionism, depicts a woman in an introspective pose. Vigorous brushst...
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1910s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Coco the Clown in Top Hat and Bow Tie. Milan School, Italian Oil on Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Expressionist oil on canvas portrait of a clown by Italian artist Luciano Morterra. Signed bottom right and dated 1976 to the bottom left and presented in a period frame under glass....
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Let The Poor Breathe -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Inner Peace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Floating Bloom -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Rose
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Woman expressionist portrait mixed media painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 81x66 cm.
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1980s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Enchantress
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Enchantress" is a captivating artwork created by Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace that showcases the beauty and power of femininity. The piece is a mix...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait of a Man by Swedish Artist Martin Eder, 1954, Gouache on Masonite
By Martin Eder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Martin Eder was a Swedish drawing teacher, artist and ceramicist. Martin was born on the island of Gotland and spent a lot of time there, he also lived in Sala. Martin was a curious ...
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1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Masonite, Gouache
Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting titled “Attitude” captures the very ‘essence’ of his subjects who they are and what they represent outside of their roles experiences obligations and accomplishments. Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Untitled -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Embroidery, Acrylic, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic, Thread
Australian Bullfinch on a branch
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the delicate vibrancy of nature through the lens of expressionism and realism, portraying a small bird with a notably vivid plumage. The sof...
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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
She's Always Behind My Back -21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Love, Family
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting is about the human relationship between brothers and sisters, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. How they fought, stood, and supported each other with love, shari...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Don't Be Perfect, Be Real -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Eli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Blacknificient -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Lying Nude Study Oil Painting by Robert Roujas
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming oil painting on marouflé canvas was designed by Robert Roujas (1908-2000). This romantic composition presents a study of a reclining nude seen from behind in a weary po...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Board, Canvas
The Bather
Located in London, GB
'The Bather', oil on board, by Charles Kvapil (1934). The world of art has for centuries depicted bathers in one form or another. Kvapil's wonderfully allur...
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1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Board
Inner Nature 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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“Don’t let the n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Angel Numbers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Her Innocence - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a world that often seeks to diminish the light of innocence, this artwork embodies the strength and resilience of those who remain steadfast in their beliefs. The subject of this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Love, Passion and Nature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Muideen Abdulkadir, a renowned artist from Nigeria celebrated for his ability to convey profound emotions through his artwork, has once again demonstrated his artistic genius with "L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Not Speaking, Expressionist Portrait of Mother and Son by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Not Speaking" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 36" x 40" oil on board portrait of a mother and her son is painted in a vibrant color pale...
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1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Her Eyes" by Innocent Chikezie - Blue, Green and Red Modern Nigerian Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
Innocent Chikezie (Nigerian, born 1982)
"Her Eyes" 2022
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed the bottom right of the painting.
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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Echoes of Love -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Joyline 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women Breastfeeding Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Black Damsel
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Black Damsel" is a stunning piece of art created by Nigerian-American artist, Joshua Salami. This artwork, which was created in 2022, is a powerful repr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The fishmonger La Rambla Barcelona oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unframed
Manuel Capdevila i Massana (Barcelona, December 28, 1910 - April 18, 2006) was a Catalan painter and goldsmith, son of the goldsmith Joaquín Capdevila y Meya and father o...
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1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Sisterhood -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Sisters in Yellow 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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"Often, in old a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Forged in Light -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Le Col Rouge - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist Portrait, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Woman with Red Hair
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Baron Robert Heinrich Freiherr von Doblhoff (1880 Vienna - 1960 ibid.)
Woman with Red Hair
Ink and watercolor on paper, image measures 6.25 x 7.25 inc...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Ink, Watercolor
Renew - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children Art, Jewellery
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Family Seated on a Bench at the Port
Located in London, GB
'Family Seated on a Bench at the Port', oil on board, by François Diana (circa 1970s). A painting with a very wholesome, homespun theme harks back to a more innocent time. A family i...
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1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Board
Giant Sadistic Laughing Devil with Hellfire and Tiny Humans
Located in Miami, FL
A sadistic laughing Devil grinning a big smile is pictured hovering over a Hellfire. He is reveling while witnessing tiny ant-like sinners engage in eternal torture, torment, and co...
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1940s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Cardboard
Fortitude
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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A difficult time can be more...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Woman surrealism oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Canvas size 81x100 cm.
Frame size 94x113 cm.
Alvar Suñol Alvar Suñol Munoz-Ramos, commonly known as Alvar, was born in 1935 in Montgat, Spain, a Catalan fishing village on the Medit...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Sisters' Reunion -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Transcendent Figure with Raised Hand - original contemporary figurative painting
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
This original painting is a striking example of contemporary e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Board
Inner Light - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist Portrait, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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You Become What You Think About - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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'Man With White Dog' Original Contemporary Figurative Art O/c by Duan
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Artist Duan Z. Born in 1955 in Yunnan, renowned Chinese Opera Figure Painter, Educator, Playwright and Producer.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Goddess Feels - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Plants, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Gazing Boldly 1 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men Hat, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gazing boldly is an act of defiance against the uncertainties of life. It embodies the spirit of facing challenges head-on, with unwavering confidence and clarity. This phrase evokes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Echoes of the Stage-original artwork-contemporary figurative painting
Located in London, Chelsea
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Aláàárù Ajé" (Carrier of Wealth)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Aláàárù Ajé" (Carrier of Wealth) features a lady with a head made of a Sekere, a traditional Yoruba percussion instrument made from dried gourds covered with beads. The lady is depicted wearing a blue dress with intricate details and patterns.
Ayandare Adeniran, Ayanmuyiwa behind this intriguing piece of art has managed to capture the essence of the Yoruba culture, which is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and traditional beliefs. The use of the Sekere in the artwork is symbolic of the Yoruba people's deep-rooted love for music and the arts, which are considered an integral part of their daily lives.
The lady in the artwork, with her head made of Sekere, is a representation of the Yoruba deity, Oshun, who is revered as the goddess of love, fertility, and prosperity. According to Yoruba mythology, Oshun is believed to be the owner of the Sekere and is often depicted carrying it around during festive celebrations and ceremonies.
The blue dress worn by the lady in the artwork is also significant in Yoruba culture as it represents wealth, royalty, and nobility. The intricate details and patterns on the dress are a testament to the artist's attention to detail and skill, which are essential in Yoruba art.
Overall, the artwork "Aláàárù Ajé" (Carrier of Wealth) is a beautiful representation of Yoruba culture, tradition, and mythology. The artist's use of the Sekere and the blue dress is a nod to the Yoruba people's love for music, art, and fashion, which are essential elements of their identity. The artwork is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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Ayandare Adeniran, Ayanmuyiwa (born 1991) is an Artist who hails from Ogbomosho, Oyo state, Nigeria. At his early stage of life, his artistic talents sprang up and his parent helped in developing them by providing him with what they understood he needed by buying drawing books, crayons, and watercolors among others to help his creative skills.
After his primary and secondary education, he received a Nigeria Certificate on Education (NCE) from a prestigious college; the Federal College of Education (SPECIAL), Oyo, where he studied Fine and Applied Arts.
Musa Ibrahim was the first practicing Artist who helped Ayandare in his Artistic career which was during a compulsory Industrial Training program for students in the Fine Arts department. After College, yawning for knowledge and flare for artistic work dragged him to Arowolo Wasiu, a metal sculptor who trained him in sculpting metal. A thirst for one's zeal can only be quenched by following the path thus making him proceed to TOPE FATUNMBI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Expressionist portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of orange, red, purple, blue and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Bernard Harmon, Julien Wolf, Shana Wilson, and Masri Hayssam. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Fabric and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Expressionist portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 3.5 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $190,000, while the average work sells for $3,000.