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Figurative Neoclassical Paintings

Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Work in Progress"
Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Work in Progress"

Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Work in Progress"

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic neoclassical painting depicting the famous

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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Knowledge is Power"
Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Knowledge is Power"

Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Knowledge is Power"

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic neoclassical painting depicting biblical Eve, by

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Battle of Faith"
Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Battle of Faith"

Neoclassical Figurative Painting, "Battle of Faith"

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic neoclassical painting depicting Michelangelo's

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Pair of French Neoclassical oil paintings by Dubost
Pair of French Neoclassical oil paintings by Dubost

Pair of French Neoclassical oil paintings by Dubost

By Antoine Dubost

Located in London, GB

Pair of French Neoclassical oil paintings by Dubost French, 1809/11 Frame: Height 70.5cm, width

Category

1810s Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Neoclassical Head in profile
Neoclassical Head in profile

Neoclassical Head in profile

By Byron Browne

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Neoclassical Head in profile Watercolor and graphite on paper, 1950 Signed and dated lower left in

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Neoclassical Two Seated Women One Holding A Dragonfly
Neoclassical Two Seated Women One Holding A Dragonfly

Neoclassical Two Seated Women One Holding A Dragonfly

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

European School, possibly Italian early 19th Century painting of two seated women dressed in Neoclassical

Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Neoclassical composition of a sculptor kneeling before his statue of the Madonna
Neoclassical composition of a sculptor kneeling before his statue of the Madonna

Neoclassical composition of a sculptor kneeling before his statue of the Madonna

Located in Middletown, NY

An allegory of loyalty, with the subject's dog pictured seated, holding his master's chisel in his mouth; fidelity personified. Italian School, 18th century Ink wash in gray and bl...

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Mid-18th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Laid Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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Neoclassical Decorative Element The Three Graces Painting 18th Century
Neoclassical Decorative Element The Three Graces Painting 18th Century

Neoclassical Decorative Element The Three Graces Painting 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

viewer. In accordance with the Neoclassical style, the figures are absolutely static and the drawing

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Late 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Oil Painting Studio Canaletto: Neoclassical Scene with Architectural Ruins
Oil Painting Studio Canaletto: Neoclassical Scene with Architectural Ruins

Oil Painting Studio Canaletto: Neoclassical Scene with Architectural Ruins

By Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)

Located in London, GB

Studio of Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Il CANALETTO (Venice 1697 – 1768) An Architectural Capriccio with figures amongst ruins oil on canvas 88 x 92 cm. (34⅝ x 36¼ in.) Provenan...

Category

1740s Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Neoclassical Decorative Element Mythological Scene 18th Century
Neoclassical Decorative Element Mythological Scene 18th Century

Neoclassical Decorative Element Mythological Scene 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

near them. According to the Neoclassical style, the figures are static. The drawing takes on the

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Late 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Neoclassical Decorative Element Scene with Figures 18th Century
Neoclassical Decorative Element Scene with Figures 18th Century

Neoclassical Decorative Element Scene with Figures 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

background depicts a man holding a dagger and a woman, the victim. In accordance with the Neoclassical style

Category

Late 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Study in the Antique Style, a neoclassical drawing by Augustin Pajou
Study in the Antique Style, a neoclassical drawing by Augustin Pajou

Study in the Antique Style, a neoclassical drawing by Augustin Pajou

Located in PARIS, FR

In this lively and fresh drawing, probably taken from one of the artist's notebooks, Pajou presents us with a composition freely inspired by antiquity, as a souvenir of a visit to th...

Category

1750s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Neoclassic Mythological Painting Jupiter Seduce Callisto
Neoclassic Mythological Painting Jupiter Seduce Callisto

Neoclassic Mythological Painting Jupiter Seduce Callisto

Located in Rome, IT

Fine and very decorative painting , oil on canvas. It shows Jupiter disguised as Diana to seduce

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Neoclassic mythological figurative drawing early 18th century
French Neoclassic mythological figurative drawing early 18th century

French Neoclassic mythological figurative drawing early 18th century

Located in Florence, IT

The iconography and the inscription at the centre help us recognising the episode in the one of Heracles and the Cercopes, that worth him the appellation of μελάμπυγος (melampygos me...

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1820s Romantic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

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Figurative Neoclassical Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of figurative neoclassical paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the figurative neoclassical paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, beige, black, gray and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Vincenzo Camuccini, Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto), Eugenio De Blasi and James Thornhill are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small figurative neoclassical paintings measuring 7.88 inches across are available.

How Much are Figurative Neoclassical Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of figurative neoclassical paintings start at $1,346 and top out at $227,042 with the average selling for $17,829.

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.

Browse an extensive collection of figurative paintings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Figurative Neoclassical Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

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