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Cuban Surrealist Paintings

Williams Carmona Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas,  Cuban/ Puerto Rican Artist
Williams Carmona Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas,  Cuban/ Puerto Rican Artist

Williams Carmona Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas, Cuban/ Puerto Rican Artist

$5,500Sale Price|27% Off

H 23.25 in W 27.25 in D 1.5 in

Williams Carmona Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas, Cuban/ Puerto Rican Artist

Located in Miami, FL

Williams Carmona Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas, Cuban/ Puerto Rican Artist Offered for sale is a figurative oil on canvas by Cuban born artist Williams Carmona.

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Late 20th Century Puerto Rican Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

HAVANA Cuba Mid Century Surreal Male Nude Graphic Painting, Gay Interest
HAVANA Cuba Mid Century Surreal Male Nude Graphic Painting, Gay Interest

HAVANA Cuba Mid Century Surreal Male Nude Graphic Painting, Gay Interest

Located in New York, NY

Here we have a Surreal Male Nude by a famous Cuban artist Carlos Macia (1951-1994). *** please excuse the photos, it is under glass and there are reflections of a yellow light. I’v...

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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Graphite

Dream in Pink  Modern Cuban Art  Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
Dream in Pink  Modern Cuban Art  Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal

Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. Dreams in Pink was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen .Dreams in Pink by Brian Sanch...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Lo que esta atras , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art, Surreal
Lo que esta atras , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art, Surreal

Lo que esta atras , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art, Surreal

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT (Lo que esta atras) shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to the world art market. What is Behind is one of many of...

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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

The Affected Memory , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism  Surreal Modern Cuban Art
The Affected Memory , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism  Surreal Modern Cuban Art

The Affected Memory , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism Surreal Modern Cuban Art

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT The Affected Memory 46" x 36" x 2" The Affected Memory shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to the international art m...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

The Virgen & Child, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,  Surreal
The Virgen & Child, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,  Surreal

The Virgen & Child, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art, Surreal

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. The Virgin and Child - La Virgen y Nino was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen . Th...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Affected Memory , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism Style of Modern Cuban Art
Affected Memory , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism Style of Modern Cuban Art

Affected Memory , Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism Style of Modern Cuban Art

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT Affected Memory shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to art market. Affected Memory is one of many of the hyperrealis...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Canvas

Automation of an Angel II  Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal  Modern Cuban Art
Automation of an Angel II  Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal  Modern Cuban Art

Automation of an Angel II Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal Modern Cuban Art

By Brian Sanchez

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 Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

A Boy and his Dog (2019) Oil and Mixed Media Cuban Hyperrealism Framed
A Boy and his Dog (2019) Oil and Mixed Media Cuban Hyperrealism Framed

A Boy and his Dog (2019) Oil and Mixed Media Cuban Hyperrealism Framed

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT A Boy and His Dog (2019) shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to the worldwide art market. A Boy and His Dog (2019)...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Untitled Composition (Poligrafa, Redfern, Cuban Surrealism, Symbolism, ~40% OFF)
Untitled Composition (Poligrafa, Redfern, Cuban Surrealism, Symbolism, ~40% OFF)

Untitled Composition (Poligrafa, Redfern, Cuban Surrealism, Symbolism, ~40% OFF)

By Jorge Camacho

Located in Kansas City, MO

Jorge Camacho lithograph 1979, Ediciones Polígrafa exhibition London, Redfern Gallery Cork Street show, surrealist print composition, symbolic hybrid forms, dreamlike imagery artwork...

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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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Dos Cuba Libres
Dos Cuba Libres

Pamela HolmesDos Cuba Libres, 2023

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H 60 in W 72 in D 1 in

Dos Cuba Libres

By Pamela Holmes

Located in Cazadero, CA

Dos Cuba Libres Never been here before? The busy rhythm, around every corner another bay, and resting will not come soon but still an elegant chaos

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Canvas, Charcoal, Oil

"Extasis", Luis Rodriguez Noa, Cuban Art, Graphic, Surrealism, Mixed Media, 2017

"Extasis", Luis Rodriguez Noa, Cuban Art, Graphic, Surrealism, Mixed Media, 2017

By Luis Rodriguez Noa

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Cuban artist Luis Rodriguez Noa created this work, "Extasis", in a muted color palette. The painting incorporates several mediums: oil stick, acrylic and printers ink on canvas. Noa...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

"Rolling Smoke" NOA, Cuban Graphic Surrealism, Mixed Media on Canvas, 2017
"Rolling Smoke" NOA, Cuban Graphic Surrealism, Mixed Media on Canvas, 2017

"Rolling Smoke" NOA, Cuban Graphic Surrealism, Mixed Media on Canvas, 2017

By Luis Rodriguez Noa

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Cuban artist Luis Rodriguez Noa created this work, "Rolling Smoke", in a vibrant color palette. The painting incorporates several mediums: oil stick, acrylic and printers ink on canv...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil Crayon, Printer's Ink

"Laberinto Hacia Las Nubes" NOA, Cuban Surrealism, Mixed Medium on Canvas
"Laberinto Hacia Las Nubes" NOA, Cuban Surrealism, Mixed Medium on Canvas

"Laberinto Hacia Las Nubes" NOA, Cuban Surrealism, Mixed Medium on Canvas

By Luis Rodriguez Noa

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Cuban artist Luis Rodriguez Noa created this work Laberinto Hacia las Nubes, or Labyrinth to The Clouds, in a basic black and white color palette with pops of red acrylic. The painti...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Printer's Ink, Acrylic

"VIsionary" Anthony Ardavin, Cuban Art, Surrealism, Oil on Wood Panel, 2017
"VIsionary" Anthony Ardavin, Cuban Art, Surrealism, Oil on Wood Panel, 2017

"VIsionary" Anthony Ardavin, Cuban Art, Surrealism, Oil on Wood Panel, 2017

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Artist Anthony Ardavin paints the magical world of his imagination, nostalgia of the past and primarily works with the human figure. His work is intimate, delicate and poignant. Ar...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Surrealist o/c by noted Cuban born artist Clemente Segrera
Surrealist o/c by noted Cuban born artist Clemente Segrera

Surrealist o/c by noted Cuban born artist Clemente Segrera

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful oil on canvas in his signature surrealist style by the noted Cuban born artist Clemente Segrera.

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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Resignation , oil, mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal
Resignation , oil, mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal

Resignation , oil, mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

Resignation shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to art market. A Boy and His Dog is one of many of the hyperrealism paintings by the artist. Brian Sanc...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

Automation of an Angel  Modern Cuban Art  Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
Automation of an Angel  Modern Cuban Art  Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal

Automation of an Angel Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. Automation of an Angel was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen . Automation of an Ang...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

The Refuge, Virgin Series, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,
The Refuge, Virgin Series, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,

The Refuge, Virgin Series, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT The Refuge or El Refugio is part of the Virgen Series that Brian Sanchez began in 2022. The Refuge by Brian Sanchez shows the hyperrealism of mod...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Two Arms, Dos Armas, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,
Two Arms, Dos Armas, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,

Two Arms, Dos Armas, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Modern Cuban Art,

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. READ FRAME INFORMATION BELOW. Two Arms, Dos Armas was recently painted by the artist Brian Sanchez in 2022. It is oil and mixed media on linen ....

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

The Match-La Partida , mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal
The Match-La Partida , mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal

The Match-La Partida , mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

La Partida shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to art market. A Boy and His Dog is one of many of the hyperrealism paintings by the artist. Brian Sanch...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil

The Restocking, mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal
The Restocking, mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal

The Restocking, mixed media, in the style of Cuban hyperrealism, Surreal

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

La Partida shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to art market. LaPartida is one of many of the hyperrealism paintings by the artist. Brian Sanchez is c...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil

The Virgen & the Mechanical Creed, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism,  Cuban Art
The Virgen & the Mechanical Creed, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism,  Cuban Art

The Virgen & the Mechanical Creed, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Cuban Art

By Brian Sanchez

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. The Virgin & The Mechanical Creed - La Virgen y el Credo Mecanico was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Analogias", Luis Rodriguez Noa, Cuban Surrealism, Mixed Media on Canvas 2018

"Analogias", Luis Rodriguez Noa, Cuban Surrealism, Mixed Media on Canvas 2018

By Luis Rodriguez Noa

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Work by Cuban artist Luis Rodriguez Noa titled "Analogias". The painting incorporates several mediums: oil stick, acrylic and printers ink on canvas. Noa is a complex story teller,...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

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"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

By Arthur Dupagne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards, his head rolled back and shou...

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934
"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934

"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934

By José Ortega

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brilliantly painted in tones of turquoise, Mediterranean blue, aqua, sky blue and a range of rich browns, tans and grays, this view of three young men bathing in the bay of Algiers i...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes
"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Monumental and quite extraordinary, this utopian scene -- all cast in a lovely, warm glow -- depicts a wide range of nude figures, mostly male, in a grassy river valley between mount...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Battle of the Nudes, " Large Art Deco Painting by Wedel, Elton John Collection
"Battle of the Nudes, " Large Art Deco Painting by Wedel, Elton John Collection

"Battle of the Nudes, " Large Art Deco Painting by Wedel, Elton John Collection

By Nils Wedel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This fantastic view of a great battle waged by a phalanx of nude male soldiers -- probably a scene from Sweden or France -- was painted by Nils Wedel, an important Swedish painter st...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s
"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s

"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s

By William L'Engle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinary example of Art Deco painting with allegorical meaning -- like so many murals painted in the 1920s and 1930s -- this large work by William L'Engle depicts five nude m...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males)
Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males)

Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males)

By Robert Goldstrom

Located in Hudson, NY

Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (modern figurative oil painting of two nude men from upper thigh to chest) by Robert Goldstrom 2024 oil on linen 12 x 12 inches signed and in excellent con...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Mark Beard 054 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Two Male Nudes on Arches Paper)
Mark Beard 054 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Two Male Nudes on Arches Paper)

Mark Beard 054 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Two Male Nudes on Arches Paper)

By Mark Beard

Located in Hudson, NY

Figurative drawing of two male nudes made with graphite, charcoal, and conte crayon on Arches paper 30 x 14 inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of two standing nude m...

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2010s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Graphite, Paper

MB 807 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Arches Paper of Two Male Nude Models)
MB 807 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Arches Paper of Two Male Nude Models)

MB 807 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Arches Paper of Two Male Nude Models)

By Mark Beard

Located in Hudson, NY

Figurative drawing of two male nudes made with graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 18.5 inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of two standing male n...

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2010s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite

"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses
"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses

"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Continuing a tradition going back decades, Josef Pieper painted a series of seaside scenes with multiple nude male figures, riding and leading horses along the shore, their strong bo...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

MB 827 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Two Nude Males by Mark Beard)
MB 827 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Two Nude Males by Mark Beard)

MB 827 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Two Nude Males by Mark Beard)

By Mark Beard

Located in Hudson, NY

Academic life drawing of two nude males with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 827" graphite, Conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 29.75 x 21.75 inches unframed Signed, l...

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2010s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

Elements, Surrealism, Chicago Artist, Planets
Elements, Surrealism, Chicago Artist, Planets

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 Planets being pictured) (Titled on Canva...

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Early 20th Century Surrealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Origin - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
The Origin - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series

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, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and Restoration from Nicolas...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pre-Second Republic Academic Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing
Pre-Second Republic Academic Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing

Pre-Second Republic Academic Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Henry Arthur Roberts. French ( b.1819 - d.1900 ). Academic Life Study Of A Standing Male Nude. Pencil & Charcoal On Paper. Paper size 23.8 inches x 13.6 inches ( 60.5cm x 34.5cm ). F...

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1840s Academic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

Self-portrait 3  Male nude 2009, canvas, acrylic, felt tip pen 140x98 cm
Self-portrait 3  Male nude 2009, canvas, acrylic, felt tip pen 140x98 cm

Self-portrait 3 Male nude 2009, canvas, acrylic, felt tip pen 140x98 cm

By Juris Utans

Located in Riga, LV

Self-portrait 3 2009, canvas, acrylic, 140x98 cm Juris Utāns (1959-2022) was a Latvian painter. Worked in the field of critical realism, socially active and political art. Juris U...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Felt Pen

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Reclining Male Nude Figurative Queer Oil Painting
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Reclining Male Nude Figurative Queer Oil Painting

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Reclining Male Nude Figurative Queer Oil Painting

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary painting of a nude man reclining by Mark Beard. Double-sided oil on panel Signed in red, u.r. “Bruce Sargeant is a mythic figure in the modern art movement. He embod...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arne Charles BESSER 1970s American Realist Gay Interest Male Nude
Arne Charles BESSER 1970s American Realist Gay Interest Male Nude

Arne Charles BESSER 1970s American Realist Gay Interest Male Nude

Located in New York, NY

Arne Charles Besser (1935-2012) was a Mid-Century Gay American Realist Painter whose work showed in galleries throughout Europe and North America. This 1970s painting showcases Bes...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Cuban Surrealist Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cuban surrealist paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Surrealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cuban surrealist paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, beige and more. Brian Sanchez took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, mixed media and oil paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Cuban Surrealist Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — cuban surrealist paintings in our inventory begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

Finding the Right Figurative-paintings for You

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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