On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1930s wpa prints available for sale. Browse a selection of
Modern,
Impressionist or
Surrealist versions of these works for sale today — there are 10
Modern, 6
Impressionist and 2
Surrealist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the 1930s wpa prints that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of
black,
gray,
brown and
beige. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by
Albert Abramovitz,
Isaac Friedlander,
Todros Geller,
Leon Bibel and
Thomas Hart Benton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in
lithograph,
woodcut print and
paper — can elevate any room of your home.
Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.
Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.
Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.
Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.
Explore an impressive collection of figurative art prints for sale on 1stDibs and read about how to arrange your wall art.