$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Creative Rebel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Children
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Holiday Done Another School Day -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
In My Solitude 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$712Sale Price|25% Off
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Budding Bond - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Twins, Nature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in
Tapestry of Beauty (Arike) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
H 25 in W 20 in D 1 in
Tapestry of Beauty (Asake) 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
H 32 in W 28 in D 1 in
My Beloved Business -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Animal, Herds Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 1 in
Silent Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
visionary mixed-media artist based in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A graduate of Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
H 32 in W 32 in D 1 in
Soul Adorned -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
visionary mixed-media artist based in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A graduate of Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$1,462Sale Price|25% Off
H 35 in W 30 in D 1 in
Sisters in Harmony -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
visionary mixed-media artist based in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A graduate of Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Sunbeam - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Young Girl, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
observed his basic and elementary education, and later went to Emmanuel Alayande College of Education (NCE
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Loyal Friend -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Girl, Dog, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
observed his basic and elementary education, and later went to Emmanuel Alayande College of Education (NCE
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, in 1994, where he observed his basic and elementary education, and later went to Emmanuel Alayande
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,212Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Waiting Time - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
later went to Emmanuel Alayande College of Education (NCE) for his tertiary education, where he studied
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,987Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in
Hope (When The Time is Right) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, in 1994, where he observed his basic and elementary education, and later went to Emmanuel Alayande
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Standing Tall - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Men, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Mixed Media
$3,187Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Home Alone This Saturday Morning -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 1 in
Silent Glow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
Timeless Radiance -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
father and mother. The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
Insight 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
Insight 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Mindscapes - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Home, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Makanjuola (Don’t Be in a Hurry for Wealth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
Insight 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,825Sale Price|25% Off
H 60 in W 48 in D 1 in
Life as a Roller-coaster 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Men Skating
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
$3,825Sale Price|25% Off
H 60 in W 48 in D 1 in
Life as a Roller-coaster 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Men Skating
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 26 in D 1 in
Black Heritage 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
state, Nigeria in 1994 where he observed his basic and elementary education, and later went to Emmanuel
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,770
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
A World in Her Hand - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting
Located in Boston, MA
in Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel
Acrylic
$3,770
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Supplications I - Contemporary Figurative Spiritual Painting
Located in Boston, MA
from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. She also earned her Bachelor's Degree in
Acrylic
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Prayerful Embrace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Child, Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,187Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Portrait of My Barber (At The Barber Shop) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media
$900
H 20 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Budding Bonds - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting
Located in Boston, MA
painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. She also earned
Acrylic
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 48 in
Thoughtful Damsel - 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, Women, African, Beautiful
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Pillow Play
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. Presently, She is a finalist
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,750Sale Price|25% Off
H 72 in W 60 in D 1 in
Sisters in Yellow 5 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
role as both father and mother. The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Soul of the City - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Portrait of Adesuwa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Finding Solace in Foreign Soil 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,262Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,262Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
Finding Solace in Foreign Soil - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Threshold
By Roseleen Labazacchy,
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
holds a National Certificate of Education in Fine Art from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,262Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
We Outside 2 (Lagos Baddie Girl) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate of Education in Fine and
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,000Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 60 in D 1 in
Good Woman - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
mother. The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Inner Nature 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic
Canvas, Acrylic
Gazing at the Stars
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Self Esteem -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African Fabric, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and
Canvas, Acrylic
Queen (Series I)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. Presently, She is a finalist at Obafemi Awolowo University
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
Sisters in Yellow 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a
Canvas, Acrylic
New generation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
him and the way we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Inner Nature 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Inner Nature 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a
Canvas, Acrylic
Flowers of Paradise
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate of Education in
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
To Whom It Is Deserved
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
Boldness 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Boldness 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Oga Madam
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
Sisters in Yellow 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
mother. The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education
Canvas, Acrylic
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.
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