Folk Art Paintings

Enchanting vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai gouache painting on cloth mounted on board, steeped in alagorical context, depicting Krishna dancing with villagers in a background of birds ...

Familiar II by Henry Wlash [2021] Familiar II by Henry Walsh is an original acrylic painting on a wooden board that features a man and dog at leisure on a wintry walk. Henry Walsh’s...

Martha Wahlert Hand-signed and titled in pencil

"Fifth Hole - Chenequa Country Club" is an original oil painting on wood by Robert Richter. The artist signed the painting on the back and created the hand-carved frame. This piece depicts a view of a golf course in Wisconsin. 42" x 36" art 49 1/4" x 43 1/4" frame "I was born in Milwaukee over half-a-century ago in the year of the horse...

Outsider artist Scott Harbison imagines a world of curious alien beings and wide-eyed mutant animals, naively navigating unknown territory. His mischievous figures are activated by s...

Genre: Latin American Subject: Children Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Paper Country: Mexico Dimensions include Frame: 36X26 The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican pai...

The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican painter Jose Maria de Servin (1917-83) is a melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted i...

"Yellow Still-life". Raquel Fariñas. Folk Art, Acrylic on wood panel painting. Dimensions: (H) 103 x (W) 122 x (D) 4 cm. The color in the foto is a little blue. The border and the a...

Probably one of the most amazing detailed American 19th century folk art paintings I have ever owned!!! I have attached a picture of my 3 year old next to it, so you can see how beau...

This is a signed portrait painting done in an outsider, folk art, expressionist style. it is signed in Hebrew, also marked with a Jewish star. this is from a collection of works by the same hand. they are all signed. Some have markings to the back of the paper. they have some age to them. They bear similarities to artists as dissimilar as Moshe tamir, Mane Katz and an Israeli version of Purvis Young. In this piece the artist choice of colors is muted yet powerful. Israel has had a Vibrant Folk Art, Naive art scene for a long time now, artists like Yisrael Paldi, Nahum Guttman, Reuven Rubin and even Yefim Ladyzhensky had naive periods. The most well know of the strict naive artists are Shalom of Safed, Irene Awret, Gabriel Cohen, Natan Heber, Michael Falk and Kopel Gurwin. Naïve art is any form of visual art that is created by a person who lacks the formal education and training that a professional artist undergoes (in anatomy, art history, technique, perspective, ways of seeing). Unlike folk art, naïve art does not necessarily evince a distinct cultural context or tradition. Naïve art is recognized, and often imitated, for its childlike simplicity and frankness. Paintings of this kind typically have a flat rendering style with a rudimentary expression of perspective. One particularly influential painter of "naïve art" was Henri Rousseau (1844–1910), a French Post-Impressionist who was discovered by Pablo Picasso. Naïve art is often seen as outsider art that is by someone without formal (or little) training or degree. While this was true before the twentieth century, there are now academies for naïve art. Naïve art is now a fully recognized art genre, represented in art galleries worldwide. Museums devoted to naïve art now exist in Kecskemét, Hungary; Riga, Latvia; Jaen, Spain; Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Vicq France and Paris. "Primitive art" is another term often applied to art by those without formal training, but is historically more often applied to work from certain cultures that have been judged socially or technologically "primitive" by Western academia, such as Native American, sub saharan African or Pacific Island art (see Tribal art). This is distinguished from the self-conscious, "primitive" inspired movement primitivism. Another term related to (but not completely synonymous with) naïve art is folk art. There also exist the terms "naïvism" and "primitivism" which are usually applied to professional painters working in the style of naïve art (like Paul Gauguin, Mikhail Larionov, Paul Klee). At all events, naive art can be regarded as having occupied an "official" position in the annals of twentieth-century art since - at the very latest - the publication of the Der Blaue Reiter, an almanac in 1912. Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, who brought out the almanac, presented 6 reproductions of paintings by le Douanier' Rousseau (Henri Rousseau), comparing them with other pictorial examples. However, most experts agree that the year that naive art was "discovered" was 1885, when the painter Paul Signac became aware of the talents of Henri Rousseau and set about organizing exhibitions of his work in a number of prestigious galleries. The Earth Group (Grupa Zemlja) were Croatian artists, architects and intellectuals active in Zagreb from 1929 to 1935. The group included the painters Krsto Hegedušić, Edo Kovačević, Omer Mujadžić, Kamilo Ružička, Ivan Tabaković, and Oton Postružnik, the sculptors Antun Augustinčić, Frano Kršinić, and the architect Drago Ibler. Art brut, primitive art, primitive, art naïf, naïve art. Outsider art. A term applied to Yugoslav (Croatian) naive painters working in or around the village of Hlebine, near the Hungarian border, from about 1930. Some of the best known naive artists are Dragan Gaži, Ivan Generalić, Josip Generalić, Krsto Hegedušić, Mijo Kovačić, Ivan Lacković-Croata, Franjo Mraz, Ivan Večenaj and Mirko Virius. Camille Bombois (1883–1970) Ferdinand Cheval, known as 'le facteur Cheval' (1836–1924) Henry Darger (1892–1973) L. S. Lowry (1887–1976) Grandma Moses, Anna Mary Robertson (1860–1961) Nikifor (1895–1968) Poland, Horace Pippin (1888–1946) Jon Serl (1894-1993) United States Alfred Wallis (1855–1942) Scottie Wilson (1890–1972) Gesner Abelard (b. 1922) Jan Balet (1913–2009) Michel Delacroix (b. 1933) France Howard Finster (1916–2001) Ivan Rabuzin (1921–2008) Spontaneous Art Museum in Brussels Art en Marge Museum in Brussels MADmusée in Liege International Museum of Naive Art of Brazil in Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro Gallery Jacques Ardies in São Paulo Musée international d'art naïf de Magog in Magog Croatian Museum of Naïve Art in Zagreb Gallery of Croatian Naïve Art...

Watercolor on paper, signed lower right Agustus Knoller and dated 1884. Inscribed on the reverse in pencil "This trotting came off Aug 15th 1884 at Belmont Park...

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (1943-2010) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: American; paint on fabric Dimensions (H, W, D): 13"h, 18"w; 34.5"h, 30.75"w frame Additional Information: Provenance: Gallery 721, Larry Clemons, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Private Collection, Aventura, Florida. Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan...

Outsider artist Scott Harbison imagines a world of curious alien beings and wide-eyed mutant animals, naively navigating unknown territory. His mischievous figures are activated by s...

oil on linen on mounted board *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fanta...

"Es Posible sin Alas". Symbolic paint. Folk Art Landscape with figures by spanish artist Raquel Fariñas. Acrylic mixed media/ wood panel, 48 x 55 x 4 cm. In inches: 18.9" x 21.65" x...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, 1954) 'Untitled' 2015 Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. About the Artist: Introducing Steven H. Rehfeld, a d...

Artist: Reginald Wilson, American (1909-1993) Title: Feeding the Horse a Carrot Year: Circa 1950 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 24 x 36 in. (60.96 x 91.44 cm) Frame Size: 3...

"En Oriente" (In the East). Symbolic paint. Folk Art Landscape by spanish artist Raquel Fariñas. Acrylic mixed media/ wood panel, 62 x 50 x 4 cm. In inches: 24.41" x 19.69" x 1.57" ...

Leon Collins Born Galveston Texas Artist Image Size: 28 x 21.75 Medium: Oil "Mama's Shock" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Te...

By Fannie Lou Spelce Oil on Canvas 14" x 18" Framed Size: 18.5" x 22.5" About the artist: Fannie Lou Bennett Spelce (1908–1998) was an American folk artist from Dyer, Arkansas, who ...

A colorful folk marriage scene by French artist, Rene Cazassus. The painting is signed lower right and beautifully framed.

Biography Velox Ward (Born 1901) Texas Artist Velox Ward "Clean Up Time" East Texas (Born 1901) Texas Artist Size: 8 x 10 Frame: 10 x 12 Medium: Oil "...

The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican painter Jose Maria de Servin (1917-83) is a melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted i...

Recent oil on linen canvas mounted on cradled wood panel signed and dated on reverse. Part of an ongoing series by the artist in his humorous observation of humans and their pets ABO...

Discover the vibrant world of Martin Saldana, a talented Mexican-American folk artist known for his captivating rustic and naïve style. This original painting, titled "The Train", wa...

Standout acrylic painting on canvas of a panther eyeing some unsuspecting flamingos while a bird looks on, executed in a charming naive style. Signed paradis 81 and presented in a wo...

Imaginary story, fable or fairy tale-like narrative of young boys hitchhiking on the back of a turtle signed and dated on reverse side. ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly or...

Artist: George Rhoads, American (1926 - ) Title: The Jungle Year: 1968 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 54.5 x 72 in. (138.43 x 182.88 cm)

Landscape Mississippi River. Saul Haymond, Sr. (1947- ) of Pickens, Mississippi is a self-taught painter who has been documenting life in the Africa...

Step into a world of color, memory, and rural charm with “Girl with Sheep and Car,” a joyful and visually rich original oil painting on board by renowned Mexican-American folk artist...

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...

oil on linen on mounted board outsider pastel on archival paper *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking f...

"Yellow Trees" is an original oil painting on wood by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter, signed on the verso. The frame was created and hand-carved by the artist, making it an integral...

Original mixed media painting on cloth type material. Unsigned. Artwork size 10.25 x 19.25 inches. Frame size approx 16 x 25 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certifica...

A young man at a crowded upper-class Haitian swimming pool attracts attention. We see him only from the back in a Magritte-like pose. The transfixed expressions of some of the nubile bare-breasted bathing beauties and one man with his hands down his pants give us a clue that the mystery man is special. This is a fascinating work packed with drama and overflowing with pent-up emotion.
Bigaud's narrative is as complex as his figural composition of lookers and swimmers. Notice the sight lines of the lookers go back to front while the two swimmers go from left to right. The twenty-two figures are contained in the rectangular shape of the pool, which is pushed to the front of the picture plane. The cars of the pool partygoers are seen in the background with one witness. He is fully clothed and is most likely a chauffeur. The fully clothed female at the pool offering food is a servant. A boxy-looking radio with a pack of cigarettes and the style of the cars give glue to the date. Most Haitian art depicts average working people. The pool party departs from that tradition and shows life of the Haitian upper class. Most likely, this was painted in Petion-Ville. The higher the elevation in Port-au-Prince the more wealthy the homes. Although the artist's painting technique may be described as naive or lacking polish.
 t's one of the reasons why the work radiates charm and interest. The painting is oversized with huge dimensions of 55 x 48 and will be a statement in any room. Wilson Bigaud is considered to be a Haitian master. The condition is good. Three repaired one-inch issues on the extreme center and upper right edge. Visible only on close inspection. Otherwise presents very well and is elegantly framed, ______________________________________ Haitian master Wilson Bigaud is renowned for works portraying everyday life and rites of passage—vodou rituals, fortune-tellers, weddings, cockfights, and carnivals—with voluminous figures and lucid colors. Born in Port-au-Prince, in 1946 Bigaud was among the first to attend DeWitt Peters’s Le Centre d’Art d’Haïti, where he studied with Hector Hyppolite...

With vibrant yellows and oranges, the artist depicts workers unloading sacks of cargo off of a sailboat. Incised with bold lines that give a lively surface. Encaustic/ Mixed Media.. ...

Mystery Artist Untitled, c. 1900 (Late 19th/early 20th century) Oil on canvas 15 3/4 x 21 in. Framed: 21 1/8 x 26 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.

Emmanuel Jolicoeur (Haitian, b. 1928) Untitled, 1960 Oil on board Sight: 33 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. Framed: 36 x 17 x 1 in. Signed and dated lower left Emmanuel Jolicoeur was born on Chris...

Emmanuel Jolicoeur (Haitian, b. 1928) Untitled, c. 1960s Oil on board 23 7/8 x 11 in. Framed: 26 x 13 x 1 in. Signed lower left Emmanuel Jolicoeur was born on Christmas day in 1928 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and is the older brother of artist Wilson Jolicoeur. His work can be found in the collection of the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA. He was a member of the school Foyer des Arts Plastiques, created by a group of artists who wanted to address and remedy issues plaguing Haitian painters. Jolicouer was known to collaborate with Rene Exume and David Rouzier. In 1967, he moved to the United States, where he has resided since. His paintings have been sold at major auction houses including Sotheby's, and is represented by a number of galleries. He was included in Eva Pataki's book "Haitian Painting...

Mystery Artist, Possibly Student or Follower of Wilson Bigaud Untitled, 20th century Oil on board - painting presumably incised to reveal white below intentionally Sight: 16 x 26 in....

Francois Dominique (Haitian, b. 1946) Untitled, c. mid-20th century Oil on board Sight: 16 x 30 3/4 in. Framed: 23 1/2 x 38 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. Signed lower right Francois Dominique was...

On the beach with friends and family on a hot summers afternoon :: Painting :: Folk Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...

Mid Century pencil, chalk, watercolour and gouache painting of an American cavalry officer riding his horse across the dessert. This artwork captures the dynamic energy of a lone c...

Outsider artist Scott Harbison imagines a world of curious alien beings and wide-eyed mutant animals, naively navigating unknown territory. His mischievous figures are activated by s...

Outsider artist Scott Harbison imagines a world of curious alien beings and wide-eyed mutant animals, naively navigating unknown territory. His mischievous figures are activated by s...

In 2018, I became a painter. An artist.  I am a product of the '70s and I spent my life in the fine state of New Jersey—the most wonderful state of them all.  As a result of stuff th...

"Los Recolectores" (The Gatherers). Symbolic paint. Folk Art Landscape with figures by spanish artist Raquel Fariñas. Acrylic mixed media/ wood panel, 47 x 38 x 3 cm. In inches: 18....

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Justin McCarthy (American, 1891-1977) Marking(s); notes: marking(s) Materials: board/panel Dimensions (H, W, D): 24"h, 23.75"w Additional Information: ...

"Messenger" (Mensajero). Symbolic Ocre and blue Acrylic paint Figure Folk Art painting. Acrylic/wood panel. Dimension art: (H) 41 x (W) 30 x (D) 5...

One of the hallmarks of great art is recognizing the artist's style instantly. This is the case with Richard Erdoes. His highly stylized comic figures are expressive and communicate the story delightfully and joyfully. Even though this work is rendered in flat, minimalistic two colors, the inventive shape relationships and positive and negative areas convey a very high level of artistic skill. The present work was done on assignment for the prestigious Standard Oil ( Exxon's predecessor ) corporation's company magazine, The Lamp. Although not a newstand magazine, The Lamp had the highest editional and artistic content. Work is unsigned and unframed. Richard Erdoes (Hungarian Erdős, German Erdös; July 7, 1912 – July 16, 2008) was an American artist, photographer, illustrator and author. Early life Erdoes was born in Frankfurt,to Maria Josefa Schrom on July 7, 1912. His father, Richárd Erdős Sr., was a Jewish Hungarian...

I think this is one of the finest paints Gustavo Novoa has done. It's from his early period in the mid-1970s. I am privileged to own it. The artist creates a dreamy world of magica...

"Summer Whisper" is an original oil painting by Robert Richter. The artist signed the piece on the back. This painting depicts a view over a serene lake. The painting has carved part...

Outsider artist Scott Harbison imagines a world of curious alien beings and wide-eyed mutant animals, naively navigating unknown territory. His mischievous figures are activated by s...

Captivating Mid Century Haitian acrylic painting on canvas depicting four black cats in a lush outdoor setting with an unexpected group of plants and fruit, executed in a distinctive...

"Bedroom" by Robert Richter is an oil painting on wood with the signature on the verso. The frame was made by the artist and hand-carved, making it an integral part of the piece. Per...

Outsider artist Scott Harbison imagines a world of curious alien beings and wide-eyed mutant animals, naively navigating unknown territory. His mischievous figures are activated by s...

Le Duel, Artist signed and titled on reverse. Born on March 21, 1906, in Moscow, she arrived as an emigrant to Paris at the age of 15, bearing in her young experience, the weight of ...

Flying the kites on the beach with the hot air balloon’s rising in the sky :: Painting :: Folk Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the ar...