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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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Style: Expressionist
What Does The Future Hold 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Portrait, Modern Fashion

What Does The Future Hold 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Portrait, Modern Fashion

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lovers
Lovers

Lovers

Located in London, London

artist: Anastasia Aureum oil on canvas one-of-a-kind hand signed the painting will be shipped rolled Aureum’s language is characterized by freedom of the sign, soft chromatism ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Your Life's Matter 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa

Your Life's Matter 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Your Life's Matter 1 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa

Your Life's Matter 1 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Don't Rush Life 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men
Don't Rush Life 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men

Don't Rush Life 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Where am from Bandana was once a common style, we called it Big Boy Style, then it's seem to me like a style or fashion only, because our elder brothers only allowed to used it but n...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black

African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Aduke and Her Pets - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Animal
Aduke and Her Pets - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Animal

Aduke and Her Pets - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Animal

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black

African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Aimasiko - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Aimasiko - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women

Aimasiko - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Yoruba proverb says, "Adániwáyè ò gbagbé enikan; àimàsikò lóndààmú edá", meaning "The Creator does not forget anyone; ignorance of divine timing troubles humans". Difficult times may...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Ray of Hope - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral, Women
Ray of Hope - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral, Women

Ray of Hope - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Echoes of the Mind 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral
Echoes of the Mind 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral

Echoes of the Mind 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sailors in the Port of Nice
Sailors in the Port of Nice

Sailors in the Port of Nice

By Alfred Salvignol

Located in London, GB

'Sailors in the Port of Nice', mixed media - gouache, pastel and oil on paper, by Alfred Salvignol (circa 1950s). The Port of Nice is one of the key hubs of Nice and, in fact, of the entire French Riviera, standing out as one of the main harbours for the boats which sail across the Mediterranean Sea. It accommodates both the ships operated by ferry companies and the private yachts of visitors who come to Nice by sea. The artist here depicts a group of crusty sailors watching...

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1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Oil, Gouache

Abstract Expressive woman's portrait acrylic on paper "What she holds within"
Abstract Expressive woman's portrait acrylic on paper "What she holds within"

Abstract Expressive woman's portrait acrylic on paper "What she holds within"

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait "What she holds within "was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot. With her hand gently resting against her chin and...

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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Hoopoe Bird Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist Style, Unframed
Hoopoe Bird Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist Style, Unframed

Hoopoe Bird Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist Style, Unframed

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Hoopoe: The Crowned Messenger" is a definitive masterpiece by Elena Lukina, capturing the regal and ancient essence of one of nature’s most enigmatic archetypes. Part of the artist’...

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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Hope Not Lost - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Balloon
Hope Not Lost - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Balloon

Hope Not Lost - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Balloon

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

women Camelias
women Camelias

women Camelias

Located in London, London

All custom charges are included in the final price agreed. FRAMED AS TWO PIECES 50x100each) OR As one PIECE 100x100cm -UP TO YOU! two piantings 100x50cm each 100x100cm total di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

This is One not Two - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
This is One not Two - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women

This is One not Two - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Finding Solace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral
Finding Solace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral

Finding Solace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Togetherness - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Love
Togetherness - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Love

Togetherness - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Love

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Away From The Lens 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Women, Fashion

Away From The Lens 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Women, Fashion

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Portrait of a Man - Early 20th Century Antique French Expressionist Oil Painting
Portrait of a Man - Early 20th Century Antique French Expressionist Oil Painting

Portrait of a Man - Early 20th Century Antique French Expressionist Oil Painting

Located in Sevenoaks, GB

A superb large early 20th century French expressionist oil on canvas depicting a seated man. Very similar to the work of Chaïm Soutine (1893-1943). Excellent quality depiction of th...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Solitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Expressionism, Africa

Solitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Expressionism, Africa

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

2Pac and Snoop
2Pac and Snoop

2Pac and Snoop

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"2Pac and Snoop" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a striking artwork that pays homage to the iconic figures of 2Pac and Snoop Dogg, two influential fi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Don't Be Perfect, Be Real -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Women
Don't Be Perfect, Be Real -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Women

Don't Be Perfect, Be Real -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Large Oil Painting Circus Scene Clowns Rediscovered NY Artist Jonah Kinigstein
Large Oil Painting Circus Scene Clowns Rediscovered NY Artist Jonah Kinigstein

Large Oil Painting Circus Scene Clowns Rediscovered NY Artist Jonah Kinigstein

By Jonah Kinigstein

Located in Surfside, FL

Jonah Kinigstein "Death of a Clown" Large Oil on Board Painting of macabre circus scene with clowns Hand signed lower left and signed and titled verso Frame: 55 X 43 Image: 48 X 36 ...

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20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa

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

GenZ Lovers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Couple
GenZ Lovers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Couple

GenZ Lovers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Couple

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Cultural Fusion -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women art
Cultural Fusion -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women art

Cultural Fusion -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women art

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. In the heart of the 21st century, two young individuals proudly stand in their neon-hued attire a testament to their Igbo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Neon Light, Acrylic

Quiet Strength 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Modern, Fashion

Quiet Strength 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Modern, Fashion

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Quiet Strength 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Modern, Fashion

Quiet Strength 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Modern, Fashion

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Bather
The Bather

Charles KvapilThe Bather, 1934

$2,670Sale Price|50% Off

The Bather

By Charles Kvapil

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

Don't Rush Life 3 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men
Don't Rush Life 3 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men

Don't Rush Life 3 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Where am from Bandana was once a common style, we called it Big Boy Style, then it's seem to me like a style or fashion only, because our elder brothers only allowed to used it but n...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Yellow Ambitions  -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism Women
Yellow Ambitions  -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism Women

Yellow Ambitions -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

“Thus wrote I, since my One Love was torn from me. I cannot work: I cannot think: I seek distraction here: I seek distraction there: but this is all my truth, that I Who love have lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

MId Century Animal Portrait: "Rooster" Pierre Bosco (1909-1993)
MId Century Animal Portrait: "Rooster" Pierre Bosco (1909-1993)

MId Century Animal Portrait: "Rooster" Pierre Bosco (1909-1993)

By Pierre Bosco

Located in SANTA FE, NM

"Rooster" Pierre Bosco, (1909-1993) Gouache on paper 10 x 9 (18 x 14 frame) inches Pierre Bosco showed an interest in art at an early age. His commitment and dedication to painting...

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1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Don't Look Back, Your Life Isn't There Anymore -21st Century, Contemporary Women
Don't Look Back, Your Life Isn't There Anymore -21st Century, Contemporary Women

Don't Look Back, Your Life Isn't There Anymore -21st Century, Contemporary Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Fractured Innocence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa

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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Canvas, Acrylic

Into The Light 2  -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Women
Into The Light 2  -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Women

Into The Light 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

A garden of broken vows— where lilies bloom with ash in their throats and mirrors drip with the sweat of secrets. Two shadows entwine, Yet one dissolves into smoke, The other crumble...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Resilience -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Woman against Nature
Resilience -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Woman against Nature

Resilience -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Woman against Nature

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bohemian  - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Africa, Women
Bohemian  - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Africa, Women

Bohemian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Africa, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"The Bohemian" is part of a new collection titled "Ode to Guardians and the Impuissant". It is a visual discourse on the frail but resilient nature of black women whom I call black h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Be Bold
Be Bold

Adewuyi TheophilusBe Bold, 2023

$1,500Sale Price|25% Off

Be Bold

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Be Bold" is a striking piece that demands attention from the moment one sets eyes on it. The central figure, a woman with flowing blue hair, exudes an air of confidence and resilience. The blue hue not only serves as an aesthetic choice but also carries deeper significance, representing the freedom to break societal norms and embrace personal identity without fear. The composition is masterfully crafted, with bold brushstrokes and intricate details that draw the viewer into the artwork. The woman's piercing gaze locks with the observer, inviting them to explore their own journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Each stroke of Theophilus's brush seems to radiate energy and passion, capturing the spirit of the subject and infusing the artwork with a powerful presence. "Be Bold" serves as a powerful symbol of embracing individuality and embracing one's true self. The woman with blue hair stands as a representation of those who dare to be different, challenging societal expectations and norms. The vibrant blue color symbolizes freedom, confidence, and the courage to break free from conformity. In a world that often pressures individuals to fit into predefined molds, Theophilus's artwork is a reminder of the beauty and strength found in embracing one's unique qualities. "Be Bold" calls on viewers to celebrate their differences, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones and express their true selves without hesitation or fear of judgment. The power of "Be Bold" lies in its ability to evoke a strong emotional response in those who experience it. The artwork serves as a catalyst for introspection, urging viewers to reflect on their own lives and choices. The confident and defiant gaze of the woman with blue hair prompts individuals to question their own limitations and seek the courage to break free from them. By inspiring viewers to be bold, Theophilus encourages self-empowerment and personal growth. Through his art, he instills a sense of pride and confidence, reminding us that our uniqueness is a strength to be celebrated, not hidden away. The artwork's impact extends beyond the confines of the gallery walls, inspiring individuals to embrace their authentic selves and pursue their passions with unwavering determination. "Be Bold" by Adewuyi Theophilus...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

What Does The Future Hold 1 -21st Century Contemporary, Portrait, Modern Fashion

What Does The Future Hold 1 -21st Century Contemporary, Portrait, Modern Fashion

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Love and Bond 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black
Love and Bond 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black

Love and Bond 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

A better society is not built solely by wealth or power, but by shared values. By the courage to love without condition, the strength to treat all as equals, and the wisdom to honor ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Maggie in Helmet Portrait Oil Painting Richard Butler Psychedelic Furs Front Man
Maggie in Helmet Portrait Oil Painting Richard Butler Psychedelic Furs Front Man

Maggie in Helmet Portrait Oil Painting Richard Butler Psychedelic Furs Front Man

Located in Surfside, FL

'Maggie with Helmet' 2012 Oil on canvas Verso: Hand signed and dated on canvas. Dimensions: 24" h x 20" w. Frame: 25.5" h 21.5" w Provenance: Property of a Southampton, NY collection Richard Butler (Post-war and Contemporary artist) studied painting at the Epsom School of Art and Design (now University for the Creative Arts). In school he was exposed to radical developments taking hold in the artworld including Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, David Hockney and Francis Bacon and the emerging British pop art of Richard Hamilton and Peter Blake. He later turning to silkscreen printmaking. But like many famous rockers, from Keith Richards and Roger Waters to Tupac Shakur and Lady Gaga, Butler began making music in art school, and art was a passion that never went away. Shortly after graduating from the art school, in 1977, Richard Butler became a founder and singer/songwriter for the British post-punk / new wave rock and roll band "The Psychedelic Furs". Quickly gaining commercial success, his musical career kept him away from painting throughout the 80s and the 90s. In early 2000s, Richard Butler returned to painting and started exhibiting his art in the U.S. and Europe. He prefers to call himself a painter who sings, rather than a singer who paints. He was influenced by Anselm Kiefer and Francesco Clemente and became friends with Julian Schnabel. With his daughter, Maggie Mozart Butler, as his muse, he produces expressionistic portraits of pensive female subjects, who serve as ciphers for himself. As he describes, “In a way I think all of my paintings are self-portraits in that, though the face I am painting may not be my own, the feeling I get back from the painting is certainly an important element of my own psyche.” His work is a sort of dark moody expressionism with nods towards Lucien Freud. He lives and works in Connecticut. He has had solo exhibitions in New York City, Miami and Florence, Italy. One of his works, Girl with a Map, has been used as a CD's cover art. Selected Solo Exhibitions 2020 Richard Butler: Amnesiac Hostess, Waltman Ortega Fine Art, Miami, Florida, USA 2017 101/EXHIBIT, La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA 2015 naturalhistory ,Freight+Volume (Allen St.) ,Lower East Side, New York, USA Selected Group Exhibitions 2025 Summer Sale, Galerie Olivier Waltman, Paris Saint-Germain, 6e, Paris, France The Rhythm. Vibratory Shock of Being, Galerie Olivier Waltman, Paris Marais...

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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Market Day in Piazza Grande Locarno Switzerland
Market Day in Piazza Grande Locarno Switzerland

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

Woman Surrealism Oil on Canvas Painting, Expressionist, Framed, 2000s
Woman Surrealism Oil on Canvas Painting, Expressionist, Framed, 2000s

Woman Surrealism Oil on Canvas Painting, Expressionist, Framed, 2000s

By Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Artist: Alvar Suñol Title: Figurative Composition Date: c.2000 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (canvas): 81 x 100 cm (31.9 x 39.3 in) Framed: Yes Condition: Excellent Alvar Suñol –...

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Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Obìnrin Bí Òkúta (Women Like Stone) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil
Obìnrin Bí Òkúta (Women Like Stone) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil

Obìnrin Bí Òkúta (Women Like Stone) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

One Mind With Many Thoughts - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women
One Mind With Many Thoughts - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women

One Mind With Many Thoughts - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Sometimes, our thoughts can be the enemy. We need to be careful about our thoughts because we can lose ourselves. Life can be tough, filled with challenges and difficulties, but it's...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Waiting for My Name to Return - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, People

Waiting for My Name to Return - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, People

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity About Artist Emma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Don't Rush Life 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Men
Don't Rush Life 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Men

Don't Rush Life 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Men

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Where am from Bandana was once a common style, we called it Big Boy Style, then it’s seem to me like a style or fashion only, because our elder brothers only allowed to used it but n...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas
Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas

Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas

Located in Surfside, FL

Framed 20.5 x 18 image 14.5 x 12 Heinz Hugo Erich Elsas, (German-Brazilian 1925-1994) later known as Harry Elsas. Muralist, writer, designer best known as a painter. Born in 1925 in Stuttgart, Germany, 1n 1936 At the age of 14 he moved with his family to Sao Paulo, Brazil fleeing from World War II and of the persecution of the Jews. A self taught artist he was influenced by the Flemish artists, his work reveals remarkable influence of Brueghel and Hieronymus Bosch. He worked in the workshop of Portinari, participating in the Tiradentes mural. His work went through a post-Expressionist phase, culminating in the adoption of cubism and is characterized by the habit of creating a three-dimensional structure before painting a picture. In 1945, he was working with Lasar Segall...

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20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

New Realism Watercolor Portrait of a Young Girl by Ben Silbert (1893-1940)
New Realism Watercolor Portrait of a Young Girl by Ben Silbert (1893-1940)

New Realism Watercolor Portrait of a Young Girl by Ben Silbert (1893-1940)

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is not a joyful young girl free of worry. Instead, based on her expression in 1922 when this portrait was done. by American artist Ben Silbert (1893-1940), the sitter’s childhoo...

Category

1920s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Ewie - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral, Modern, Women
Ewie - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral, Modern, Women

Ewie - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral, Modern, 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 Born in 1993 in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Between Sky and Soul -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Nature Modern Women
Between Sky and Soul -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Nature Modern Women

Between Sky and Soul -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Nature Modern Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

This painting explores the harmony between nature’s vastness and the quiet strength of the human spirit. The subject’s calm presence stands against the backdrop of sky and water, sug...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Perfect Duet -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media
Perfect Duet -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media

Perfect Duet -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gob...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Untitled 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
Untitled 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women

Untitled 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, 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 Born in 1993 in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Expectancy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral, Women
Expectancy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral, Women

Expectancy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Floral, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Ola...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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