Beyond the Limits
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
lives. Many cannot see a future beyond their present abode. Artist Busari Adewale with "Beyond the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Busari Adewale
Damsel
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
conclusion, "Damsel" by Busari Adewale is a mesmerizing portrayal of the celebration of womanhood, glowing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Neglected Stone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. In conclusion, "Neglected Stone" by Busari Adewale is a profound testament to the triumph of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Journey of Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
romantic endeavors. In conclusion, "Journey of Love" by Busari Adewale is a captivating masterpiece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Busari AdewaleNothing is Impossible - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, 2024
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Nothing is Impossible - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Busari AdewaleBlack Devil (Esu) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Men, 2024
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 30 in D 1 in
Black Devil (Esu) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contentment
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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Reality
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Hope
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Busari Adewale is a talented contemporary artist known for his ability to blend traditional and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
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$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 32 in D 1 in
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By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Oil
Moment of Reflections 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In "Moment of Reflections," Olatunbosun transports the audience into a world of contemplation and self-discovery. The centerpiece of the artwork is a young man seated in a casual, re...
Category
19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
Romare BeardenFALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture, 1979
$9,250
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in
FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
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Category
1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Roots of Identity 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Roots of Identity" is a series of artworks that captures the essence of a nation's heritage, traditions, and legacies. It symbolizes the interconnectedness of the past, present, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Fellow Feeling
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. Now ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
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Cong Caphe - Interior Cafe scene, oil and acrylic on canvas
By Keiko Ogawa
Located in Chicago, IL
For many people, a visit to a coffee shop is an essential part of the daily routine, whether they’re picking up a cup on their way to work or setting up shop with their laptop for th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Sojourner
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Pastel
Companion 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting 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 (Issued by the Gallery)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
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Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Gobe JosephBlossoms of Strength 1 - - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Floral, 2023
$4,239Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 35 in D 1 in
Blossoms of Strength 1 - - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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Materials
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Oluwafemi AkanmuSelf Love 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Mixed Media, African Woman, 2024
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
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Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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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.
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