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Surrealist Paintings

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In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
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Técnica mixta - Composición onírica - Año 1976
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Firmado por el artista en la parte inferior y fechada del año 1976 Se presenta enmarcada la obra Medidas obra: 78 x 59 cm. Medidas marco: 103 x 83 cm. El estado de la pintura es ...
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1970s Surrealist Paintings

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Mixed Media

El Santo de la Muerte (Oil Painting, Symbolist, Death, Surreal, ~40% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae El Santo de la Muerte 2024 Oil on canvas Size: 31.49 x 23.62 x inches (80 x 60 cm) Signed by hand COA provided *Framing options are available. Please inquiry. Stella J ...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Soulmates (brown pet dog, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Soulmates," a poignant work by Rudolf Kosow, tenderly illustrates the profound bond shared between a dog and a human. In this intimate portrayal, the dog's gaze is imbued with an emotional depth that transcends the boundaries between species. Its eyes, rendered with striking clarity, convey a world of understanding and companionship. The lady, is nestled against the dog's face in a pose that suggests a mutual trust and shared existence. This closeness speaks to a relationship that goes beyond the conventional pet-owner dynamic, hinting at a deeper, spiritual connection—a true meeting of souls. In Kosow's vision, the concept of soulmates expands, encompassing the idea that our most understanding and compassionate partners may not be human at all. The painting's title, "Soulmates," encapsulates the notion that kindred spirits are connected not by words, but by the heart and soul, through gestures of love and moments of silent understanding. With "Soulmates," Kosow invites us to contemplate the essence of connection and the forms it can take. It's a celebration of the unspoken bond that animals and humans can share, an acknowledgment that the purest forms of love and understanding sometimes require no language. This piece serves as a beautiful reminder of the loyalty, comfort, and unconditional acceptance that define the most precious of life's relationships. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

10 Angry Men
Located in Zofingen, AG
I have sent my work to over 65 countries and some significant landmarks such as Berkeley Square in London’s Mayfair, 5th Ave New York, Malibu beach in California Hong Kong, Monaco, M...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Roses, Flowers, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Aibek Begalin Work: Original acrylic on paper cardboard, handmade artwork Medium: Acrylic on Paper Cardboard Year: 2022 Style: Realism Subject: Roses Size: 11" x 8" inch, 28 ...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Kiss" 2023, dark figurative oil painting by Daniela Astone
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Part of Daniela Astone's series of figures in different ethereal and surrealistic spaces. "The Kiss" brings to mind Gustav Klimt's famous 1908 painting of the same name but instead of an abstracted gold background, Astone creates a mysterious creature enveloping and suspending the figure in mid-air. The dark monster looks ominous until you notice the nude figure leaning into her partner, her hands lightly caressing or leaning on the the amorphous creature. Her body is relaxed and her eyes closed. As a classical artist who paints the nude figure everyday, Astone is masterful at depicting women at ease in their natural bodies rather than women self-conscious of their nudity—posing but fearful of exploitation at the same time—a theme in art history that continues today. Some of the sweeping strokes of black are inspired by Japanese paintings techniques, and on the lighter areas there are rain drop falling from a blue-grey cloud in the background. 52.8 x 44.9 inches framed Artist Bio Daniela Astone was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1980 and raised in Porto Santo Stefano...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Elfi Schuselka Surrealist Composition Mixed Media
Located in Astoria, NY
Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Surrealist Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, stamped "Studio / Elfi Schuselka" to verso. 39.75" H x 29.75" W. Provenance: From the Collection o...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Graphite, Watercolor

Elements, Surrealism, Chicago Artist, Planets
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
William Samuel Schwartz (Russian/American, 1896-1977) Signed: William S Schwartz (Lower, Left) " Elements ", c. 1928-29 (Date based Upon 8 Pl...
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Early 20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Colorful Pointillist Landscape by the Cliff, c. 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting, created around 1935, showcases Axel Olson's experimentation with surrealism during the 1930s. Executed with a technique reminiscent of pointillism, the artwork capture...
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1930s Surrealist Paintings

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Gouache

Surrealist Carom Billards large and bold abstracted mid century modern games oil
By Guy Bourdin
Located in Norwich, GB
If Carom Billards is your game, this is the ultimate painting for you. If it is not, you will simply marvel at the artist's playfulness, adventurousness and style. Large and bold, the artwork includes a Margritte-esque surrealist figure with a bowler hat, grattage - note the intricate herringbone structure of the background - and sculptural fissure of the red ball to represent the end grain. The result is breathtaking. If you want a focal point for a room, this one is for you. Guy Bourdin, the ground breaking fashion and advertising photographer, specialised in fascinating narratives, dramatic effects with intense color saturation, hyper-realism and cropped compositions. He often incorporated fantastical elements, vivid colors, and bold compositions into his images, creating a captivating, dreamlike atmosphere Bourdin's style was influenced by his background in surrealism and painting...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Humble Abode" by Patrick Maxcy, Acrylic Painting, Sea Turtle
Located in Denver, CO
Patrick Maxcy's "Humble Abode" is an original, handmade acrylic painting that depicts a sea turtle perched on coral carrying an elaborate tiny house on his back with a cloudy sky. T...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hellenic Hypotenuse. Nudes among Greek Columns. Mid-Century Surrealism
Located in Miami, FL
Klett was an in-demand illustrator in the post-war period of the late 1940's and 1950's. and . His work appeared in many of the newsstand magazines at the time. This work is a pers...
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1940s Surrealist Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Large Russian Israeli Fantastic Realism Surrealist Oil Painting Girl with Swan
Located in Surfside, FL
Rina Sutzkever Calderon (Russian/Israeli, b. 1945), Fly Away Oil on canvas, signed at lower left, presented in a gilt frame with linen liner. Frame dimensions 56 x 46 in. Rina Sut...
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20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Garden - Vertical Psychedelic Still Life in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Surrealist Garden - Vertical Psychedelic Still Life in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant, playful composition by Marilyn Collins (American, 20h Century). Several striped, spherical objects ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

'Drunk Houses, ' by Dragana Milovic, Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 24" x 30" acrylic on canvas painting by artist Dragana Milovic features a fantastical landscape of houses, florals, and other whimsical elements. ...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Acrylic

The Vegetable Garden Huge Still Life Signed Large French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Garden, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist to the lower left hand corner, oil painting, unframed size: 31.5 x 41.5 inches Stu...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Large Scale Surrealist Oil on Canvas, 'Noah's Ark and the Animals'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Very large scale late 20th century oil on canvas of Noah's Ark and the Animals by British artist Derek Carruthers. Signed to the bottom right. A magical, highly colourful and energe...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Automation of an Angel II Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal Modern Cuban Art
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. Automation of an Angel II 28" x 24" x 1" mixed media Cuba Automation of an Angel II was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

1950’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Cubist Blue Green Cream Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1950's, French Surrealist artist Abstract Surrealist Figurative study oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 55' inscribed verso framed: 25 x 33 inches canvas: 23 x 32...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Activist 5 (Hear Me) - surreal, contemporary, figurative, oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary oil painting by Toni Hamel explores the theme of gender in our society. Highly regarded on the international stage for her provocative paintings, Canadian artist T...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Watercolour/Gouache on Paper. 'The Birth of Sculpture''
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century surrealist gouache and watercolour on paper by British artist Derek Carruthers. The painting is signed to the bottom right and title...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

WALKING BAREFOOT, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A girl walks barefoot through a yellow flower meadow, her shoes in hand. She enjoys the cool damp ground beneath her feet, at the start of another long warm late summer day. On...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Acrylic

ShaoHua Nong Surrealist Original Oil Painting "Room"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Room Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 16 x 12 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is unstretched Year: 2014 Artist: ShaoHua Nong...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Who are cats
Located in Zofingen, AG
The work "Who ar cats" is an original painting. The artwork is painted with oil paints on canvas 60x60 cm. The work is ready to hang. The artwork is signed, dated and titled. Origin...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Not complete stranger - Acrylic painting, Pop art, Vibrant colors, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST MARTA RYNKIEWICZ is a Polish contemporary artist (born in 1983). She studied painting with Professor Henryk Czenik and graphic arts with Professor Jerzy Krechowic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Antique French Modern Paris School Still Life Framed Surreal Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finely painted modernist still life oil painting with a view of the Eiffel Tower and a rotary phone. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring 20 by 23 inches overall and 15.25 by 18.25 paint...
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1920s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bulb of Africa 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament to the resilience of its people. Passed down through generations, it represented strength, beauty, and the rich tapestry of African traditions. The Bulb showcased the natural texture and volume of African hair, transforming it into an intricate masterpiece of braids, twists, and coils. The Bulb of Africa became a symbol of empowerment, reminding people of their strength, resilience, and the beauty of their shared heritage. It served as a reminder that hair was more than a physical attribute; it was a connection to something greater—a connection to their ancestors, their community, and celebrating the beauty within themselves. Beyond their physical beauty, African women possess an immeasurable inner strength that resonates through "Bulb of Africa." Odunayo masterfully captures this strength, highlighting the resilience and determination that have defined African women throughout history. The women depicted in the artwork emanate confidence, wisdom, and a sense of purpose. Their gaze speaks volumes, embodying the stories of countless African women who have overcome adversity, shattered barriers, and carved out their own paths to success. In "Bulb of Africa," Iyiola Odunayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Acrylic

The Fall Approaches, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents a surrealist representation of the changing seasons. "The leaves are like flames, and the boy and man are hesitant to venture fur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Conversation With Myself
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. "Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Trundler, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young man pushes a traffic light across a grassy field. Dressed casually in a blue jacket over a white shirt and shorts, he moves through the landscape unde...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Acrylic

1970's Large French Surrealist Oil Painting Figures on the Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Surrealist composition French School, dated 1975 verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 33.5 x 27 inches canvas: 32 x 25.5 inches inscribed verso provenance: private collection, France ...
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1970s Surrealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1980’s French Surrealist Huge Oil Painting Nude Sculpture in Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris, 1980’s French Surrealist painter Abstract Surrealist Figurative nude work oil on canvas, unframed painting: 26 x 32 inches private collection, France The painting is...
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1980s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting Floating Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Josyne Gallet, French signed and dated 1970 verso Title: Floating Figures Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 39.5 x 33 inches Provenance: private co...
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20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Heavenly garden at night - Acrylic painting Pop art Vibrant colors Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST MARTA RYNKIEWICZ is a Polish contemporary artist (born in 1983). She studied painting with Professor Henryk Czenik and graphic arts with Professor Jerzy Krechowic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

10 of Pentacles, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork portrays the Ten of Pentacles card, symbolizing success, financial satisfaction, and the completion of a wealth cycle. White bison figures, repres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

WPA Magic Realism Oil Painting National Gallery MOMA Thornberg Female 1930's
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on canvas by WPA era artist Cleo Sara Thornberg whose work is represented in the collections of the National Gallery, The MOMA, and The National Gallery. This utterl...
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1930s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Salvador Dalí"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
I was inspired to paint this picture by girls. on a nudist beach, they froze on the mat. Like a city in the steppe. As a result, I met them, they became my muses, I repeatedly painte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

The King's Bride of Double Honor
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This Piece was inspired by the story of the Bride of a King. She was so loved by the King because of her great beauty, but the people of the Land loved her so much, not just for her ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Afterglow (Window, Skyscape, Warm, Bluesy, Vibrant, Dreamy, ~29% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Annieo Klaas Afterglow 2024 Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 30.48 cm) Signed lower right COA provided *On stretcher frame - gallery wrapped - ready to hang Annieo Klaas’s Clo...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Interior Jungle - Original Unique Artwork
Located in London, GB
Interior Jungle 2021 Original Unique Artwork oil on linen Interior Jungle 2021 oil on linen 46 x 36 cm A figure surreal looking figure seemingly without a face sits on a red and white patterned sofa in an interior. Sarah Jeffries...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Surrealist Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Women artist Chicken Love
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen

Surrealist Still Life with a Guitar
Located in San Francisco, CA
When you enter visually into the sumptuous scene captured in this painting, the unknown artist is playing with you. They are teasing you to slightly suspend your careful awareness of...
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1940s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"El Innombrable" Fernando de Szyszlo, Red Mysticist Abstract Composition
Located in New York, NY
Fernando de Szyszlo El Innombrable, 1980 Titled inscribed dated verso: Orrentia 1980 "El Innombrable" Signed lower bottom edge center "Szyszlo" Oil on canvas 59 1/2 x 59 inches Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter...
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1980s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

FAKE (yellow eggs cowboys vintage americana surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
in FAKE, three cowboys stand side by side, dressed in dusty, timeworn attire, they exude an air of quiet contemplation, perplexed with their hands resting on their hips as they gaze ...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Green Summer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Huge 1970's French Surrealist Signed Oil Floating Figures in the Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1974 Title: Surrealist abstract depiction of figures floating either in the sky or sea. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed fra...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Yijian Wang Surrealist Original Oil Painting "Pine Tree"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Pine Tree Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 27.5 x 23.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Musicis Tulips" (2023) by Sybiline, Oil Painting, Yellow Still Life
Located in Denver, CO
Sybiline's (CAN based) "Musicis Tulips" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts three yellow tulips with musical notes swirling around them. About the Artist: Sybiline i...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Urban Zoo" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Louis Recchia's (US based) "Urban Zoo" is an oil painting that depicts a lama, giraffes, and a whale in a surreal urban environment Louis Recchia has been producing contemporary ar...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Happy (Young lady on a cake strawberry dessert vintage figurative oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Happy" by Rudolf Kosow is a surreal and dreamlike composition that transforms an ordinary dessert into an expansive, otherworldly landscape. A woman rests peacefully, partially subm...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sly (hunt dog ear surrealism scale animal men best friend nostalgia vintage art)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; surrealism, hunting dog, humour, uncanny, animals, prussian blue, emerald green, earth tones, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, uns...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealistic Landscape
Located in London, GB
The work is hand signed by the artist. It was painted in 1972. Literature: Art-Archives, Kunst Archive Website Catalog Raisonné of Samuel Bak Condition: Very good condition.
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1970s Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Animal Painting Surrealist Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ artist Birds Circle Life
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Paint, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pen

1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Fantasy Pink Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting. Elvic Steele is a fascinating English painter. Her works entrance the observer, d...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Oil

Pair French Surrealist Nude Man & Woman Portraits Archery Bow & Arrow signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Arrows of Love French School, dated 1998 indistinctly signed to each painting each inscribed verso and with former collectors label pair of acrylic paintings on canvas, framed ea...
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1990s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Rainbow Hole" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Caitlin Hurd's (US based) "Rainbow Hole" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a wide open grass plain where mountains sway majestically in the background and a rainbow shoots straight into the blue sky from a hole in the ground. About the Artist: Born 1978, in Massachusetts, Caitlin Hurd grew up in Salem and the suburbs north of Boston. In 2000, she received a BFA in furniture design from The Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She went on to lead school-age children in the creation of public murals for their communities. In 2006, she graduated with an MFA in painting from The New York Academy of Art. In 2017 Hurd founded the Artists Off Grid Residency program. She is also the founder of Spark Portraits, where she paints commissioned oil portraits from photographs...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Walking Head with Cat. Framed Surrealist Seascape, De Chirico-Inspired Landscape
By Gozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Surrealist seascape with integrated frame, merging figure, architecture, and horizon into a metaphysical composition evoking solitude and silent narrative. Walking Head with Cat i...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Spray Paint

Cloud Family, Hudson Vallery, NY
Located in Hudson, NY
"Clouds, from all sides now, 2025" Cohn delves into the enigmatic qualities of clouds—how they symbolize both the fleeting and the eternal. Cloud illusions are a sensory journey t...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Protectress II
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Protectress" by Rudolf Kosow is a compelling oil painting that uses surrealism to explore themes of guardianship and scale. In this striking work, a colossal Doberman sits attentive...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Surrealist 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 paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Elvic Steele, Rudolf Kosow, Isabel Rock, and Henry David Potwin. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Surrealist paintings, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $400,000, while the average work sells for $2,999.

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