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Art Subject: Photography
Now i wear myself- 21st Century African Woman Portrait Black Empowerment Art
Located in Ibadan, NG
Now I Wear Myself Original Painting by Bukola Orioye Nigeria, 2022 Oil and acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 36in x 36in Description: Now I Wear Myself is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Oil, Cotton Canvas

Daffodil Yellow Pocket Painting (Collection 2)
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Yellow Daffodil (Collection 2) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1890's French Portrait of Character Man Signed & Dated 1896 titled oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of "H.C" aged 44 years old French artist, indistinctly signed dated 1896 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: old...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Cornish Fisherman Antique English Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Sea Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Mate" (Cornish fisherman) by David W. Haddon (British, early 20th century) signed and dated 1914 oil on board, framed framed: 18 x 14 inches board: 16 x 12 inches provenance: pr...
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1910s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Dreaming Caruso" 23 x 41 inch Oil on Canvas by Sandra Batoni
By Sandra Batoni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist Sandra Batoni was born in Florence, Italy in 1953. Intrigued by art, she began painting at the age of fourteen. In 1973 she began to attend the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clair, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young woman gazes forward with a calm and pleasant demeanor. Soft, muted tones emphasize her delicate features, while shadows add depth to her portrait. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Tulips, 3"x5" Small Artwork On Paper, Ornate Frame, Pastel Flower Landscape
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
Pink Tulips - Small and intimate, this original artwork on watercolour paper captures a glimpse of pink tulips dancing in an open field. Layering of acrylic and oil pastel with intui...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Nicolas de Largillière - Portrait of a Lady, Paris, circa 1695
Located in PARIS, FR
Nicolas de Largillière (Paris, 1656-1746) Portrait of a lady, circa 1695 Oil on canvas (relined): 76 x 61 cm Framed: h. 97 cm, l. 82 cm To be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist by Dominique Brême, director of museum of Sceaux and artist specialist. Our work presents a majestic French aristocrat against the backdrop of a twilight landscape. The face seen from the front, the body turned three-quarters, the young woman is portrayed half-length, revealing her slim belted waist. The elongated face with rosy cheeks, almond-shaped eyes, straight nose and strong chin, solemn expression, the young woman sketches...
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1690s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jim Morrison
Located in PARIS, FR
Original artwork by Russell Young. Acrylic paint screen print on somerset paper 44 1/2 x 35 inches Framed 45.5 Inches x 36,5 Inches white wooden frame with glass, custom made as seen...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Screen, Paper, Acrylic

Portrait Blue Miles Davis French School READY TO HANG Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait Blue Miles Davis Portrait of the famous Miles Davis Technique: oil, acrylics and ink on canvas 73x60cm ■■ 28,7x23,6inch ⏩》R E A D Y -- T O -- H A N G《⏪ 🟢 → Original ...
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Early 1900s Tonalist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Stretcher Bars

"Clara with Charles" Impressionistic Oil Painting Of Mother and Child
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a pertinent example of Martha Walter's most precious oil portraitures. Her use of the pallet is effortless with bold brushwork, strong executions, and soft details. Wal...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Market Day and Bustling Street VI Lowry Style Painting, Industrial Cityscape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Bustling Street VI and Market Day are an original diptych of paintings by Sean Durkin. The scenes depict the high streets of an industrial town with people going about their usual li...
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2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of George Gordon, 7th Laird of Buckie (1707-1756)
Located in Maidenhead, GB
John Alexander (Scottish, 1686-1766) Portrait of George Gordon, 7th Laird of Buckie (Scottish, 1707-1756), c. 1743 Oil on canvas In a carved ebonised frame, with gilded inner slight...
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1740s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Love, Passion and Nature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Muideen Abdulkadir, a renowned artist from Nigeria celebrated for his ability to convey profound emotions through his artwork, has once again demonstrated his artistic genius with "L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Soldier on horseback"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Attributed to Antonio Calza ( Verona) "Soldier on Horseback" Oil on panel Diameter: 26 cm No signatured This striking oil painting on panel, attributed to the renowned Italian Baroqu...
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16th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Early 17th Century by Guido Reni Masculine Head Oil on canvas
By Guido Reni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Guido Reni (Bologna, Italy, 1575 – 1642) Title: Masculine Head Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 44.7 × 51.2 cm – with frame 62.8 x 68.3 x 5.5 cm Expertise by Claudio...
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Enchanted Bluebells, floral art, nature art, affordable art, original art
Located in Deddington, GB
'Enchanted Bluebells' by Jan Rogers is an original work. The piece depicts an enchanting bluebell woodland, dusky and atmospheric with a hint of pink in the sky. A small painting bea...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Urbis at Night in Manchester City by Contemporary British Urban Landscape Artist
Located in Preston, GB
An Original Painting of Urbis & The Printworks at Night in the City of Manchester, England, by British Cityscape Artist Angela Wakefield. It captures the changing nature of Mancheste...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gesso, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Sola Puig Mimosas Vertical Small original impressionist oil painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
" Mimosas " original impressionist oil painting Sola PUIG, Joan (Barcelona 1950 ) Joan SOLÁ paints in a natural way, which reflects the Old Masters, soaking up the colour, air, sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Signed in Frame 19th century Belgian School
Located in Pistoia, IT
Léon Herbo (1850-1907), "Portrait of a Girl," oil painting on canvas signed and dated 1884 lower left. In its original gilt frame. With extreme elegance and refinement, Léon Herbo p...
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1880s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Late Autumn, Beautiful Small Landscape Watercolor by Fanny Hjelm
Located in Stockholm, SE
This enchanting watercolor, measuring a mere 4.5 x 8 cm, offers a glimpse into the beauty of a serene autumn landscape overlooking Lake Möckeln, nestled between the municipalities of Degerfors and Karlskoga in the province of Värmland, Sweden. In this picturesque scene, the horizon reveals the serene outline of the distant shoreline, adorned with several small islands. The tranquil waters mirror the reflection of the trees on the land, creating a harmonious and captivating play of colors. In the foreground, a solitary birch tree stands tall, adding depth and perspective to this miniature watercolor. The level of precision achieved within this tiny format is truly remarkable, showcasing Fanny Hjelm...
Category

1920s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Catalan peasant oil on canvas painting spanish
By Luis Graner Y Arrufi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil mesures 36x23 cm. Frameless. Restored.
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

George Edwards, Engravings of Parrots, published by Seligmann.
Located in Richmond, GB
PRICE IS FOR EACH FRAMED PRINT "Sammlung Verschiedenr Auslandischer und Selener Vogel", Nuremberg 1770-1773. Edited by Johann Michael Seligmann (1749 -1776): engravings with origina...
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18th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Etching

Vision of Twilight 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Realism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Vision of Twilight” is a captivating and contemplative artwork that suspends us in the ethereal realm of the in-between. This enchanting title captures the essence of a fleeting mom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Mid Century Modern View of Paris on the Seine, bridge
Located in Woodbury, CT
French Expressionist Mid Century Modern View of Paris on the Seine, bridge Very much influenced by the work of Bernard Buffet this is a very decorative example of French city paintings...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

L'écolier, 19th Century - Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884)
Located in Blackwater, GB
L'écolier, 19th Century circle of Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) Large 19th Century portrait of a young village school boy, oil on canvas circle of Jules Bastien-Lepage. Excell...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

St. George Dragon Raphael Sanzio Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
St. George Defeats the Dragon Follower of Raphael Sanzio (Urbino, 1483 - Rome, 1520), 17th-18th century Oil on oval canvas 124 x 95 cm./ in frame 148 x 118 cm. The painting evocati...
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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of young women with a white bow
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Charles HERRMANN-LÉON (born Léon Charles Sigismond HERRMANN) (Le Havre 1838 - Paris 1908) Portrait of a Young Woman Oil on canvas H. 54 cm; W. 41 cm Signed and dated upper right - 18...
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1870s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil On Canvas "portrait of Mrs. Henroz-Simonis " by Herman Richir dated 1898
Located in Gavere, BE
Herman Richir ( 1866-1942 ) famous Belgian artist , portrait of Mme Henroz Simonis This one fine example in the Art Nouveau style, very rare to find such a nice example of it . Pain...
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1890s Jugendstil Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Together again- 21st Century Contemporary Painting, mother with child on a beach
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Mitzy Renooy Together again Ø 80ccm Frame included in price, size with frame: 90 cm Dutch artist Mitzy Renooy, a former camera woman for national television, did follow art academy...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Quiet Evening in Venice - original impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Quiet Evening in Venice" transports viewers to a serene, sunlit canal in Venice, where timeless architecture meets the gentle ripple of water. The painting’s unique narrow format en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Art Deco Theatre Costume Design with Greek Mythological Figures
Located in Miami, FL
With stylistic confidence, French Artist Georges Lepape created three highly inventive and masterfully imaginative Art Deco figures based on Ancient Greek history. The work was for a...
Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Metal

Chief Man
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an E. Irving Couse original oil painting Chief Man On Board. In good condition measures 13x11
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Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Painting Belgian 19th animal painter VERBOECKHOVEN woodLandscape cow sheperdess
Located in PARIS, FR
Eugène VERBOECKHOVEN Warneton, 1798 – Schaerbeek, 1881 Oil on wood panel 42 x 33.5 cm (58 x 50 cm with the frame) Signed, dated and located lower right “EJ Verboeckhoven / 1826 / à G...
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1820s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary British Acrylic Painting Dhepherd with Sheep Scottish Highlands
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Shepherd by Ben George Powell, British contemporary artist acrylic on canvas unframed canvas: 19 x 19 inches provenance: private collection of this artists work, UK The painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Treasures- 21st Century Contemporary Painting, a playing girl on the beach
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Mitzy Renooy Together again Ø 120 cm Frame included in price, size with frame: 120 cm Dutch artist Mitzy Renooy, a former camera woman for national television, did follow art acade...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Miniature Painting Radio City Music Hall New York City by British Urban Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Radio City Music Hall, New York City - a unique original from leading British Cityscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures ...
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board

Sweet and Sour Original Oil Painting Lemon Tree by Ksenia Tsyganyuk
Located in Zofingen, AG
Across numerous African nations, where vast stretches of sand dominate the landscape, pockets of human-made oases nurture the growth of lemon and orange trees. This serves as a testament to the Earth's generosity towards those who show kindness and stewardship towards it, offering vital moisture where it is scarce. In these nurturing environments, vibrant lemons thrive, their sunny hues and fragrant aromas a testament to the resilience and abundance found amidst the arid heat. This original painting by the Ukrainian artist Ksenia Tsyganyuk...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bimbo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bimbo is a painting by Chima Theophilus, depicting a young lady with a pink dress and afro hair. Abimbola (a diminutive form of Bimbo) is a Yoruba given name meaning BORN WITH WEALTH. Chima dived into the world of black skin of the black race to present to you a stunningly beautiful young lady of Africa. Her dark glowing skin portrays the rich cultural heritage of the Africans, which indeed is their beauty. Her afro hair is her pride which gives her the indescribable beauty of a Lady of virtue. Chima embellished this painting with a splash of radiant colors which makes this piece of work unique and appealing. 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 the Artist. Theophilus Chima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Bimbo
Bimbo
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Portrait of Derich Born (after Holbein)
Located in London, GB
Alfred Thomas Derby Portrait of Derich Born (after Holbein) 1821-1873 Watercolour on paper, monogrammed lower right Image size: 7 x 8 1/2 inches (18 x 23.8 cm) UV non reflective glas...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Portrait of a Lady in Pince Nez - British 1919 art portrait oil painting
By Alfred Kingsley Lawrence
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British portrait oil painting is by noted artist Alfred Kinglsey Lawrence. Painted in 1919 it is a seated portrait of a young woman with a lush burgundy velvet curtain be...
Category

1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

LARGE OIL PAINTING by SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING LARGE SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY Very good condition for age , (see pictures) FINE RARE MARTINE PAINTING ORIG...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Untitled" (2015), Original Female Portrait, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Shana Levenson's "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait of a female model. This painting measures at 20 x 1...
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Elegant Figures in a Forest" Oil on Wood Signed in Frame with Expertise
Located in Pistoia, IT
Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena (1808-1876), "Elegant Figures in a Park." Oil on wood signed on the back Diaz de la Pena. We thank Michel Rodrigue for confirming the attribution of...
Category

Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

AT THE BEACH - Modern Women Portrait, Contemporary Figurative Painting
By Marzena Ślusarczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
The patient waiting for Bresson's “decisive moment” characterizes the pictures of the young Polish painter Marzena Slusarczyk. The compositions of her works have the magic of a successful photography. Often with a powerful neckline, they use expressive foreshortened perspectives and unusual versions and they take us into an intimate dimension of the women portrayed. However, Slusarczyk's pictures are mainly emotions captured on canvas, and this is what makes her works so special. The women she paints perform normal, banal activities in everyday life. But they are the key to reading the feelings of the female figures lost in thought. The lack of clarity in the artist's pictures allows the viewer to make their own interpretations. As the painter herself emphasizes, the aim of playing with the audience is to awaken the viewer's imagination and imagination so that they notice the seemingly invisible. This mystery and the unspoken are reminiscent of the paintings by Michelangelo Caravaggio...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

A Pompeian Lady
By John William Godward
Located in New Orleans, LA
John William Godward 1861-1922 British A Pompeian Lady Signed and dated "J.W. Godward 1904" (lower right, partially covered by frame) Oil on canvas One of the last and greatest Victorian neoclassical painters, John William Godward is celebrated for his flawlessly executed images of graceful women posed in idealized ancient settings. In this work, entitled A Pompeian Lady, a classical beauty is caught idling in a moment of quiet, solitary reflection. Godward's elegant subjects are depicted with a degree of technical mastery that remains unsurpassed, and the work's dramatic palette, luxurious fabrics and classical vision are all characteristics of his unique take on the neoclassical style. Godward was unmatched in terms of his technical skill and attention to detail. A master of contrasting textures, he paints a diaphanous gown draping against the model’s smooth, milky white skin, which sits against the painstakingly rendered individual hairs of a tiger’s pel. Scintillating color permeates the canvas as well, energizing the otherwise static scene. Each element is given careful attention, and the overall effect is one of both immaculate technique and sensual tactility. Along with his contemporary and mentor, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Godward set the tone for the Victorian neoclassicist movement. He built his career upon creating images of idealized feminine beauty infused with a Greco-Roman-inspired style. Though greatly influenced by Alma-Tadema, Godward distinguished himself through his predilection for the solitary female figure. His fame rose dramatically in the first few years of the 20th century, when the present work was completed, due to the burgeoning strength of the British Empire and the Victorian society’s preoccupation with ancient Rome. To many of the newly affluent, Roman society was, as Iain Gale writes, “a flawless mirror of their own immaculate world.” The sensuality and mystery of Godward’s maidens, combined with his impressive antique backdrops...
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Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Acrylic on Canvas, Colors by Contemporary Artist “In Stock”
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Chandra Bhattacharya - Untitled Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 30 inches (unframed size) ( Framed & Delivered ) Style : In the last three to four years, he has engaged with the concept of a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Flower Still-life Virgin Trevisani Stanchi Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Flower garland with a portrait of the Virgin Francesco Trevisani (Capodistria 1656 - Rome 1746) and Niccolò Stanchi (Rome 1623 - 1690), attributable Oil on canvas 66 x 49 cm. - In f...
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18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Oil Painting Pickup Crossing Gregory Sumida California Artist Americana
Located in Surfside, FL
Gregory Sumida (American, b.1948) 'Pick-Up Crossing' Oil paint on masonite board. Hand signed lower right 1976 Depicting a rural landscape and buildings, in a linen-lined pickled w...
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20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Peasants in a Cornfield (Boer in het veld) by David Teniers the Younger
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Stockholm, SE
Remembering the magic of everyday life moments in the art of David Teniers: The art of David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690) coincided with the heyday of the Flemish Baroque and captured a great variety of motifs of his time. In this painting of a seemingly simple peasant scene lies keys to understanding both the imaginative mind of Teniers as well as why this time period produced some of the most iconic works in all of art history.  As indicated by the name, Teniers was more or less born into his profession. As the son of David Teniers the elder, himself a painter who studied under Rubens, the younger David received training in art from a very young age and had no less than three brothers who also became painters. Because of his father’s frequent financial failures that even at times saw him imprisoned, David the younger helped to rescue the family from ruin through painting copies of old masters. Essentially, the young Teniers was confronted with painting as both a passion and creative expression as well as a necessity during difficult times, an experience that would shape much of his capacity and sensitivity in his coming life. Despite the hardships, the talent and determination of Teniers was recognized and quickly expanded his possibilities. He had already spent time in France and possibly also England when he was hired by his father’s former teacher Rubens to help with a prestigious commission with mythological paintings, now considered lost, for Philip IV the king Spain. In 1644–54 Teniers was appointed dean of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, manifesting his esteemed position within the artistic community. A few years afterwards he took an important step when relocating to Brussels, where Teniers yet again found new career opportunities that would prove to be very successful. As the keeper of the collections of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm, a role similar to what we now refer to as an art advisor, Teniers purchased hundreds of important artworks that manifested the prominent status of the Archduke’s collection while at the same time providing an unusual access to inspiration and knowledge for Teniers himself. Since he kept on painting during the same time, his creative scope must have seemed almost bewildering in the great variety of images and stories that he surrounded himself with.  Regardless of how glamorous and culturally stimulating the career of Teniers was, he was as open to the charm and existential importance of everyday life as he was to works of great masters and luxurious collectibles. In his impressive repertoire of genres with everything from exquisite royal portraits, interiors, landscapes and history paintings he always added something new and inventive, highlighting the possibilities of art and importance of an experimental and intuitive mind. It is difficult to single out one aspect or genre to summarize his legacy, since it lies much more in the broad virtuosity across many motifs, although he is particularly remembered for farm scenes and meticulously depicted interiors where other paintings and artworks are captured with an astonishing precision. However, the fact that he is still today one of the most known and celebrated names of the Dutch Golden Age is a proof to the magic of his work, which continues to spark dialogue and wonder in the contemporary viewer of his works. The farm boy in the field in this painting, which likely dates to the mature part of his career, is a wonderful entry into the mind of Teniers. In the tightly cropped motif, we see him standing right in the middle of the busy harvest when men, women and everyone capable were sent out in the field to collect the crop that formed the very core of their diet and survival. In the background we see a fresh blue sky interspersed with skillfully painted clouds, some trees reaching their autumnal colours and in the far distance the glimpse of a small church and village. The presence of a church in a landscape, so typical of Dutch art, served both a symbolic and visual function as a representation of faith while at the same time defining scale and distance. In the field, the work is in full action with the farmers spread out in various positions, all in the midst of hard and sweaty labour. While they are portrayed as having nothing else than the work on their mind, our farm boy seems to have his attention directed elsewhere. Standing there with his white, half open shirt, flowy curls and strong, sturdy body; his gaze is directed away, out of the picture and the scythes in his hands. He looks almost smirking, expressed with tremendous subtlety in the slight smile of his lips and big eyes, being just in the middle of losing focus on the work. What is it that steals his attention? What has he seen, or realized, or felt – to break him free of the arduous task of harvesting, if but for a moment? Here starts the wondering and the questions that are the hallmark of a great piece of art. Instead of explicitly locking in the motif in overly clear symbolism Teniers has chosen an open ended, subtle yet striking moment for us to consider. While it of course can be related to numerous other farm scene depictions of this time, and clever usages of gazes and real-life scenes to underscore various moral or symbolic meanings, the painting can be much more of a contemplation than an explanation or illustration. The ordinary nature and understated yet emotionally textured composition of the motif gives greater space for our own reactions and thoughts. Has he seen a pretty farm girl just passing by? Is he fed up with the farm life, joyously dreaming away for a minute, imagining another future? Or is he simply in need of distraction, looking away and ready for anything that can steal his attention? One quality that never seem to have escaped Teniers was that of curiosity. During all of his career he constantly investigated, expanded and experimented with not only the style and technique of painting, but with the vision of art itself. Being credited with more or less introducing farm motifs for a broader audience not only tells us of his ability to understand the demand for different motifs, but the sensitivity to transform seemingly ordinary parts of life into deep aesthetic experiences, far beyond their expected reach. The farm boy in this painting is, of course, exactly that. But with the help of one smirk the entire picture is charged with a different energy, awakening many contrasts and relationships between the calm landscape, the hard work and his own breach of effectivity, holding sharp scythes while thinking or seeing something else. It is no wonder Teniers chose to work with farm scenes as a way of investigating these intricate and delicate plays on expectations and surprises, clarity and ambivalence. It invites us to an appreciation of human everyday life that connects us with the people of 17th century...
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Maurice Evans Original Mixed Media Portrait 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Maurice Evans Original Mixed Media Portrait 20th Century Outstanding original portrait Acrylics and Oil on Paper Dimensions 15.5" wide x 23.5" high T...
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Late 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art By Carole Leprince - Premier Jour
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics on canvas Carole Leprince is a French artist born in 1966 who lives & works in Houilles, France. Over the years, her personal photos have been the inspiration for painting...
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

African Boy I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks captures the response and attitudes of African young adult...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Logan Jolie
Located in Denver, CO
Logan Jolie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Logan Jolie
$640 Sale Price
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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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Clocks and Peonies
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 18.125" x 22.125" x 1.75" Artist Statement “’Clocks and Peonies’ explores the intricate balance between the passage of time and the ephemeral beauty of nature. At the heart of the composition rests a delicate vase, cradling a lavish bouquet of peonies in full bloom. Their petals unfurl in a graceful display of pinks and creams. Beside the peonies, an array of antique clocks stands...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Eternal Venice: Antique Landscape Oil Painting of The Floating City
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of "Eternal Venice," an Antique Landscape Oil Painting delicately presented on an Oval Convex Wood Frame measuring 27.5" x 39". This masterful...
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Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Sit woman pastel drawing
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Sit woman - Pastel Drawing measurements 62x42 cm. Frame measurements 82x62 cm. Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) is a Catalan painter...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Sketch Of Three Horses Feeding, 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Sketch Of Three Horses Feeding, 19th Century circle of John Frederick II HERRING (1815-1907) 19th Century English School sketch of three horses feeding, oil on panel. Excellent qu...
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19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood Panel

Glorious Crown
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected crater from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Glorious Crown
Glorious Crown
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