Modern Art Portrait Paintings

Pair of French Character Portraits French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache on unframed paper Both stamped and named on the backs, with the artists initials written on both right hand...

Jon Wassom’s "The Space Between" is a striking mixed media painting on panel, measuring 16 x 12 inches. This evocative figurative work merges expressive brushwork with geometric abst...

Stefan Smit's (SA based) "A New Rhythm 3" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a black man in a matching yellow ensemble full of movement as ...

Figure IV, 2017

Joshua Lawyer's (US based) "Gills" is an oil painting that depicts a figure with her face in profile with an air bubble escaping the gills on her neck

"Resting" is an interior portrait of a young man resting on a sofa. This work was painted by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 24" x 32" oil on board painti...

Original painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on front. Hand signed, titled and dated on verso. Painting is stretched and framed as pictured. Please note there is a loose thr...

original oil paintings on canvas hand signed each canvas is 61x51x2cm 61x102x2cm both ready to be hanged on the wall coloured borders NO frame is required if decide to hang it on t...

Dynamic fauvist portrait painting titled "Chicken Yard" by California abstract expressionist artist Kristin Cohen (Ameican, b. 1963). Kristin Cohen studied at Humbolt State Universit...

"See No Evil" is an oil painting. It depicts a woman, the artist, Maryann Lucas covering her eyes with her hands. The two tone composition represents the artist's astrological sign, ...

Rare one of a kind Pop Art portrait painting of 80s and 90s pop icon Fabio done in silkscreen enamel oil on canvas. this is not numbered and is believed to be unique. Steven Alan Kaufman Or Steve Kaufman, 1960–2010 American pop artist, filmmaker, photographer and humanitarian.In 1975, Kaufman participated in a group graffiti Street Art show at the prestigious Whitney Museum of American Art.Kaufman participated with nine other New York City students in a cultural art exchange with students in Japan, resulting in his attaining a scholarship to the Parsons School of Design. As a teenager Kaufman was going to Studio 54 and associating with people from the 1970s New York City art community. Kaufman attended Manhattan's School of Visual Arts (SVA), where he met contemporary artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat. In 1981 Kaufman met Andy Warhol, who became a significant influence on the 19-year-old Kaufman, who worked as Warhohl's assistant at his studio, The Factory, producing original paintings and silkscreens. Kaufman designed theme parties for various nightclubs, sold his paintings to Calvin Klein and Steve Rubell, and participated in a group art show with pop artist Keith Haring, whom he had met at the SVA. Kaufman created the graphics for NBC's Saturday Night Live. Kaufman graduated from SVA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and held art shows in London. Leaving Warhol's Factory, Kaufman established his own SAK Studio, hiring homeless New Yorkers to assist him. He painted portraits of three homeless persons for Transportation Display, Inc. that where later shown in 46 cities on bus billboards, helping to raise $4.72 million to benefit the homeless. Kaufman crated the first “Racial Harmony” mural in Harlem to raise attention of inner-city problems. He showed at the White Gallery as a tribute to those who died from AIDS. The “Say Without Art” tribute was based on this show. Kaufman also exhibited his works at the Loft Gallery in Tokyo, Japan.In 1993, Kaufman moved his studio to Los Angeles and began painting in a new style he called 'comic book pop art'. He used images of Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and others from both DC comics and Marvel comics. To assist him in his studio, Kaufman hired more than 100 ex-gang members released from prison.In 1995 Kaufman published works for Martin Lawrence Limited Editions, hand-embellishing works including limited editions of Beethoven and Marilyn Monroe. He painted portraits of Muhammad Aliand John Travolta, "who autographed their editions." Becoming the first artist create a bridge between Marvel Comics (Spiderman) and DC Comics (Superman), Kaufman worked with comic book artist and creator Stan Lee. Kaufman."As Warhol's assistant, I learned to silkscreen with oils that will last forever. Since his death, Steve Kaufman’s artwork has appeared in several television programs, art hotels...

In this mixed media 24"x24" painting by XVALA, 'Meme Money 000: Goochi Sponge,' the artist colorfully plays with the 'Gucci' brand in tandem with the childhood cartoon series, SpongeBob. SpongeBob as a Goochi sponge takes center stage with orange glasses glasses in a palette of purple, green, and red on a fuschia pink background. XVALA's art illuminates the hidden fallout spawned from our high tech Internet age. His Fear Google campaign exposed the decay of privacy and No Delete used hacked nude celebrity photos to highlight loss of control over personal information. The artist has worked with trash from the homes of Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and others, as well as dirt from the graves of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. The dirt appears in the New World Order collection as part of a pyramidal, 3D printed, living ant farm...

Work on wood

Antique American modernist surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.

A striking study of a woman a seated woman in a bold pose. Signed with a monogram to the lower right. On board.

"Siren Storming" Pop Art Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bold pop art portrait by Hilary Druley (American, b. 1982). A woman is depicted in a hard-edged...

America Martin "KO" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 105 x 50 in. 106.5 x 51.5 in. Framed Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based America Martin draws inspiration ...

Signed (at lower left): KLINE EXHIBITED: Washington Gallery of Modern Art, Washington, D.C., October 30–December 27, 1962; Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachuset...

Rob Rey's (US based) "Aqua Study, Wonder" is an oil painting that depicts a woman's face partially submerged in the Turquoise background. Rob strives to pain...

ANNA KINCAIDE "Beautiful Mistakes" Oil on Canvas 48 x 48 inches Communicating emotion and narrative with limited assistance from her figure’s facial expressions, Anna Kincaide creat...

A modern interpretation of the biblical story Suzanna and the Elders. Signed lower right Ink and wash on paper The Downtown Gallery Felix Landau Gallery Ernest Brown & Phillips, Ltd...

In this mixed media 24"x24" painting, 'Meme Money 007: Green Goochi,' by XVALA, the artist colorfully plays with the 'Gucci' brand in tandem with the childhood cartoon series, SpongeBob. SpongeBob, as a green 'Goochi Sponge,' takes center stage with a green letter pattern on the canvas background. The work is a screen print with additional painting and iridescent oil stick by the artist with predominant colors of green and gold. XVALA's art illuminates the hidden fallout spawned from our high tech Internet age. His 'Fear Google' campaign exposed the decay of privacy and No Delete used hacked nude celebrity photos to highlight loss of control over personal information. The artist has worked with trash from the homes of Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and others, as well as dirt from the graves of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. The dirt appears in the New World Order collection as part of a pyramidal, 3D printed, living ant farm...

The young African boy is wearing native Zimbabwean dress to reflect the historic clothing of village life. Carole Garland captures the questioning look of the boy and his wonder why are these visitors here? The colorful burnt red stencils enhance the trim design of his costume. Carole Garland has shown in many Southern California venues, most recently at TAG Gallery, Bergamot Station; realART Gallery, Agoura Hills; West Los Angeles Art Gallery; the Rose Cafe; the Santa Paula...

Early original oil on canvas painting of sailboats in stormy seas by the American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Artist signed lower right and dated 1945. Condition is very good. Prese...

This piece depicts a colorful collage composition portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, as Jon Davenport explores the process of deconstructing iconic imagery from the past and present. Dave...

ANNA KINCAIDE "Make Believe" Oil on Canvas 60 x 60 inches Communicating emotion and narrative with limited assistance from her figure’s facial expressions, Anna Kincaide creates cas...

A colourful study of a female artist, busy working in her studio. Depicted in an impressionistic style with pointillist quality's throughout. Initialled to the lower right. Well pres...

This captivating surrealist painting, part of Natasha Lelenco's insightful series "You Are the One," features a central portrait of a figure with a vibrant yellow and red face and lo...

Abstract is an original contemporary artwork realzed by Giorgio Cresciani in 1977. Oil painting on table. Hand signed and dated on the lower margin.

This is one of the latest original paintings in oil by Lydia Corbett, following her 90th birthday exhibition at David Simon Contemporary. This year her work has been acquired by FA...

On the bench 1970, cardboard, mixed media, 18.3x19.5 cm Atis Ievins (1946) The exhibition by artist Atis Ieviņš reminds the very origins of serigraphy technique in Latvian art in t...

A 1930s oil on board painting of a pensive young woman, titled, "Green Scarf" by artist Francis Chapin. Painting is in a dark, painted wood frame. Image size: 14 1/4" x 10". Fram...

Abstract Expressionist Self Portrait in in Acrylic and Pastel on Paper A colorful abstracted self portrait painting by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20t...

Fantastic Original Oil Painting by Noted California Artist Arthur J. Krakower (1921-2009) Titled "Suffer - But It Was Worth It - Wasn't It?" Signed and dated 1999. Original oil on...

America Martin "Song For The Animals" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 61.5 x 41.5 in. Framed Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based America Martin draws inspirati...

This is a rare painting by Salvador Aulestia (Barcelona 1915 - Milano 1994) from his series dedicated to the "linearism" with a strong color presence. Colors range from Yellow, Azure...

Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Versace (Medusa) V" Series: Icon *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso Year: 2025 Medium: Ori...

Patrick Boudon. Inner Family. Post-war Expressionism. 1970s. Patrick Boudon. Art Informel. Ecole de Paris. Technique: oil on cardboard. This painting by Patrick Boudon from the 197...

Head Crying in the Wood, 2017 Acrylic on canvas 27.55 H x 27.55 W in. 70 H x 70 W cm The artwork represents a crying head of a man in the wood. The fear paralyzes the facial expression of the man and several droops come out of his eyes. The face expression...

Michele's paintings are about the timeline of human life, and its effect on art. For the last 15 years Michele has been deconstructing the subject matter. In as much as she enjoy t...

Vintage American modernist southern school painting. A family portrait on a New Orleans porch. Beautiful detail in the wrought iron. Brilliant color palette here. Signed verso. ...

This original framed figurative painting by Natasha Lelenco blends surreal portraiture with botanical elements, capturing the essence of nature, transf...

Sukanta Das - Untitled - 30 x 24 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on canvas Inclusive of shipment in roll form. Style : Juxtaposing the mundane with the exotic, Das’ work is usually f...

A fine contemporary study by the Cornish artist Ben Carrivick. He has captured a striking female figure standing in a surreal landscape. Inspire...

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...

Itzchak Tarkay (1935 – June 3, 2012) De grands amis Original Acrylic on canvas 2005 Image 40 W x 51.5 H in., Framed 46 W x 57.5 H in. Itzchak Tarkay (1935 – ...

Rabin Mondal - Couple ; Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 42 x 36 inches ; 2015 (unframed) ( Typically frames to be 48 x 42 inches with a 3 inch frame ) (Shipment will be in roll form) Style : Mondal`s works are mainly figurative. He paints in bold strokes and creates tableaux, whose themes are universal. The faces of his figures stare at you out of the canvas, strange and pensive, but also strong and defiant. Not yet beaten, surviving by sheer force of spirit. He mostly uses dense pigments in blacks and reds, with only occasional moss green and turquoise colors seeping through. About the Artist & his works : Born : Rabin Mondal (1929 – 2019) was born in Howrah, Kolkata. Education : 1959 : Completed his Art Appreciation Course, Ashutosh Museum, Kolkata University, Kolkata. 1956-58 : Attended Evening Classes, Indian College of Art and Draughtmanship, Kolkata. 1952 : Bachelor of Commerce, Vidyasagar College, Kolkata University, Kolkata. Art Career : The industrial belt of Howrah, with its inherent tendency towards violence, anguish and suffering influenced him deeply, and found its way into his works. So did ugly street battles fought by political parties. Mondal discovered that his artistic temperament was out of keeping with the hostile environment and situation. Besides a debilitating knee injury in his childhood created a sense of isolation in the artist, which also finds expression in his canvas. He says what saved him from sheer madness was his talent in art. In 1949, he joined the Vidyasagar College of Art in Kolkata. At that time, a festival of French artists was being held in the city. It exposed him to the works of French modernist artists. Prior to this, he had no exposure to the international art world. He was only familiar with different schools of Indian art, particularly the Bengal school. As a young painter, Mondal was attracted by Jamini Roy`s folk style and Rabindranath Tagore`s disquieting paintings and drawings. But the show by French artists was virtually a turning point in his artistic career. "This was like opening a window to an astounding, astonishing, unsuspected world," he says. This encounter with avant-garde Western art helped him to later incorporate elements from it in his own work. Art Works : Mondal worked out of his Howrah studio, churning out a series of "kings" and "queens" painted with oil on canvas. These are perhaps Mondal’s best known works, depicting tragic looking figures, seemingly suffering from paranoia and fear, yet ironically termed kings and queens. Some of the highlights of this series were the works Man Acting as King, King Being Appeased, King Making Confession, and King and his Assassin. Mondal also produced a series of "deities", which sometimes seem to merge thematically with his "queens". The artist’s deities are generally depicted with radiate crowns, whereas his kings and queens are not. Other favorite subjects of the artist were the brothel and the harem, which he depicted in canvases such as Event in Red Light Area and Orgy. For someone who hates all forms of pretentiousness, he has done a series of painting on queens and empresses. "Though they belong to the past, queens live in virtual isolation, and I feel sorry for them," he says. "It is this isolation that makes the queen, for me, a fascinating subject." One of the criticisms leveled against him is that his works are not pleasing to the eye. To which he replies, "Painting is for communication and not for decoration." Solo Exhibitions : Rabin has had several solo exhibitions:
 From 1961 - 1973, 1976, 1987, 1993 and 1999 he exhibited solo at various places in Kolkata. In 1974, 1977, 1982, 1983, 1987 and 1991 he showcased solo in several place in New Delhi. From 1978 - 1980 and in 1984 he had solo exhibitions at Birla Academy of Art and Culture in Kolkata. In 1980 he had a solo show at Max Mueller Bhavan, Mumbai. In 1989 and 1990 he exhibited solo in Mumbai. In 1993 he had a solo show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 2014 - 2015 and 2016 he exhibited 'Kingdom of Exile: A Retrospective' at Delhi Art Gallery, Mumbai and at DAG Modern, New York. Group Exhibitions : He has participated in several group exhibitions:
 In 1955, 1969, 1970 - 1972, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1995, 1998 - 2002 and 2010 he participated in various group exhibitions in Kolkata. From 1963 - 1965, 1971, 1973, 1980 - 1982 and 1985 he exhibited in group shows at Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi. In 1964, 1969, 1994 and 1996 he took part in group exhibitions at All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) and LTG Gallery in New Delhi. In 1968 and 1972 he participated in group exhibitions at Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan. In 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978 - 1980 and 1983 he took part in several group shows at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. From 1975, 1979, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010 he participated in multiple group shows in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangladesh and Bangalore. In 1975 he took part in the 3rd Triennale in New Delhi. In 1984 he participated in the Tokyo Biennale, Japan. From 2003 - 2005, 2010 and 2011 he took aprt in Manifestations I - VI’ at...

Large Mid Century French Fauvist oil on canvas portrait by Bourgault. The painting is signed bottom left and signed, located and titled to the top back stretcher. The location is mar...

"Idol" - Contemporary figurative oil painting of a foot by Chelsea Gibson Medium: Oil on canvas Size 22 x 24 inches. Offered unframed. "Idol" is part of Chelsea Gibson's latest...

Modern Cubist inspired portrait painting by the iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. The work features a seated female figure dressed in aqua blue against a bright green backgr...

Acrylic on canvas painting. Hand signed and titled on front by Theo Tobiasse. Frame size approx 33 x 41 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity incl...

'Beach Ball' oil on canvas painting featuring air borne children - a boy and girl, as they leap into a swimming pool with an air filled beach ball. Artist D...

Françoise Nielly has explored the different facets of image all her life, through painting, photography, roughs, illustrations and virtual computer ge...

Signed verso, 'Ant McNaught', (American, born 1952), titled 'Camille VI', and dated 2018-2020. This California Post-Impressionist and Abstract Expressionist artist has studied at the Esalen Institute with Erin Gafill...

Signed lower right, 'D. Crispo' for Dick Crispo (American, born 1945) and dated 1972. Dick Crispo has presented 76 one-man shows and won 36 awards for his artistry, including a gold...