$5,933
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Summer - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$5,207
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Curtain - Contemporary Expressive Atmospheric Indoor Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$2,179
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Leaves - Modern Expressive Garden, Nature, Flowers, Landscape Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$4,601
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in
Spring (in the pandemic) - Modern Expressive Garden Landscape Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$2,179
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Umbrella - City View With Figure, Expressive Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$8,355
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Blossoming Happens In The Night Too - Expressive Oil Painting With Flowers
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$8,355
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Secret Peek - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$5,328
H 59.06 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
Ewa - Woman Portrait, Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$4,480
H 59.06 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Mirek - Male Portrait, Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$1,937
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Summer 8 - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$2,361
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Summer 2 - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
$9,990
H 59.06 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
Four - Women Portrait, Large Format, Contemporary Expressive Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Large Format Oil painting Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated
Canvas, Oil
$9,990
H 59.06 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
Crowd - People Portrait, Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting, XL
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Large Format Oil painting Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated
Canvas, Oil
$5,449
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 1.19 in
The Origin - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
This work is framed. Unframed size: 70x80 cm, framed 75x85 cm Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun
Canvas, Oil
$3,027
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Thunderstorm - Contemporary Expressive Nature Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is framed. The size without frame 40x50 cm, framed 45x55 cm Bartosz Kolata was born
Canvas, Oil
$5,449
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 1.19 in
IM BED - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
This work is framed. Unframed size: 70x80 cm, framed 75x85 cm Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun
Canvas, Oil
$3,027
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
PATH - Walker Portrait, Contemporary Expressive Green Nature Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is framed. The size without frame 50x40 cm, framed 55x45 cm Bartosz Kolata was born
Canvas, Oil
$6,175
H 37.41 in W 49.22 in D 1.19 in
HEAT - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
This work is framed. Unframed size: 90x120 cm, framed 95x125 cm Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun
Oil, Canvas
$1,816
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Camera 16 - Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting, Men Erotic Scenes
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
want to admire others to confirm their excellence. Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in
Casual Sunday - Male Portrait With Dog, Expressive Figurative Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
Bunny - Expressive Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Nightclub Scene
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Pool Party - Modern Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Swimming Pool Scene
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Wrestling - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Summer 4 - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Summer 9 - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 1.19 in
Book - Van Gogh Portrait, Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is framed. The size without frame 80x100 cm Framed 85x105 cm Bartosz Kolata was born
Canvas, Oil
$4,800
H 58 in W 58 in D 0.03 in
Seascape VII - large format photograph of cloud formations and reflecting sea
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale original photograph of dramatic cloud formations and reflecting sea SEASCAPE VII by Frank Schott 58 x 58 inches ( 147 x 147cm ) signed edition of 7 48 x 48 inches ( 12...
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Black and White, Giclée, Archival ...
H2O IV - Homage to David Hockney
By Erik Pawassar
Located in San Francisco, CA
large format photograph of sun reflections on pool water surface, mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the iconic ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée
Folding Screen with Tibor Reich Etruscan Horse Fabric
Located in Savannah, GA
A four panel antique mahogany folding screen with a special Tibor Reich etruscan horse jacquard fabric from the 1960s. Both front and back are upholstered and pictured. 101 inches ...
Jacquard, Mahogany
$900
H 26 in W 36 in D 0.5 in
1960s "Fruit Bowl in Mexico" Gouache & Oil Pastel Abstract Mid Century
By Gloria Dudfield
Located in Arp, TX
Gloria Dudfield Mexican Fruit Bowl 1960s Oil Pastel and Gouache on Paper 36"x32" unframed $1600 *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing time between 3-...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache
Abstract City Scene Oil by Uruguayan Artist Carlos Perez Franco
By Carlos Pérez Franco
Located in Peabody, MA
A large scale abstract citiscape painting, oil on canvas, by the Uruguayan artist Carlos Perez Franco (1929-2015). Perez Franco exhibited throughout North and South America from t...
Paint
Pair of Antique Terracotta Herms of Classical Design
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depic...
Terracotta
$2,395
H 15 in W 37 in D 10 in
Rare Vintage Monumental Porcelain Horse Drawn Victorian Carriage centerpiece
By Capodimonte
Located in Leesburg, VA
Rare Vintage Monumental Porcelain Horse Drawn Victorian Carriage centerpiece group Capodimonte Porcelain, after a model by Giorgio Galletti Naples, Italy; second half of the 20th c...
Porcelain
Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in an old lacquered finish. This cabinet can be ideal as a bedside chest, end table next to a sofa or a cabinet in an hallway. it has two...
Elm
$1,937
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
In Between Words III, Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Woven and Painted Artwork
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
In Between Words III, 2021, Horizons Series Handwoven painting, linen, cotton yarn, acrylic textile paint, 65 x 50 cm ‘Horizons’ are a symbiosis of two disciplines of art, Painting ...
Textile, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic
Pair Of J. Robert Scott Lounge Chairs With Matching Ottoman
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of J. Robert Scott lounge chairs with loose pillow back and seat, natural wood frame with scalloped apron accentuated with brass railheads. The chairs with short upholstered and...
Fabric, Hardwood
$2,615Sale Price|45% Off
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Oak Dining Table Renaissance Revival Refectory Extends Diamond Parquet Top
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak Renaissance Revival drawer leaf table extending to 11.12ft 133.5ins Unusual diamond parquet top Carved oak solid wood and veneer parquet panels French Spanish Basque early 2...
Oak
$336Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 40 in
Romantic Landscape of Scandinavian Enchanted Forest, Large Lake Print Cyanotype
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Lovely scene of a hidden pond in a Scandinavian forest. Details: + Title: Scandinavian Enchanted Forest + Year: 2024 + ...
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Co...
Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest. Covered in the original green and white cloth decorated with brass studs and brass bound edges. Displaying a domed top, rai...
Pine
Roman torso in stone
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Muscular torso in stoneware, after the classical greek and Roman sculptures. with a good patina. Signed but not readable (see last picture). Probably circa 1930.
Stoneware
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 19.24 in D 1.5 in
"Rebel", Rare Art Nouveau/Symbolist Print w/ Male Nude by Emma Goitein Dessau
By Emma Goitein Dessau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare work by Emma Goitein Dessau, this color print entitled "Born to Work -- Rebel," depicts a kneeling nude male figure in chains, in the foreground, rebelling against the roiling...
Paper
$4,690
H 30.63 in W 62.41 in D 13 in
Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid wal...
Iron
Bartosz Kolata was born in Toruń, Poland, in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in art conservation and restoration from Nicolaus Copernicus University UMK, securing a master of art degree. He has lived in Dublin since 2005. He was the finalist of the Luxembourg Art Award in 2016, and I Prize Manifest in 2012. He won the Kinsale Festival Award in 2010, The Cill Rialaig Artists Project, Ballinskelligs, Ireland, in 2007 and the first prize in the Irish Art Award in 2007 by the Digital HUB, Dublin, Ireland. His works are on exhibit in the collections of The Office of Public Works in Dublin, Joshua Cooper Ramo (New York), Declan Moylan (Dublin), Mason Hayes+Curran (Dublin), Holles St Hospital (Dublin) and private collections in Europe, USA, Colombia.
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.
Because figurative art represents subjects from the real world, natural colors are common in these paintings. A piece of figurative art can be an exciting starting point for setting a tone and creating a color palette in a room.
Browse an extensive collection of figurative paintings on 1stDibs.