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THE DISBELIEVER - Figurative Painting / Realism / Dreamscape
By Gary Ruddell
Located in New York, NY
his focus to figurative paintings and started exhibiting at galleries, museums, and universities
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
TRINITY - Contemporary Figurative Painting / Realism / Allegory
By Jacob Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Jacob Hicks
Jacob Hicks (b. 1985, Midland, TX) completed his BFA in 2010 at
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Le Forgeron, Oil Painting, Figurative, Contemporary Realism
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork and Unique Work.
Medium : Oil painting on naturel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Tabernaculum - Expressive Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism
By Robert Bubel
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is signed on the back.
The whole artistic output of Robert Bubel centres around
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
"Running away childhood" Figurative horizontal oil painting . Realism
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've blended elements of figurative work, impressionism, and realism to evoke
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
"Renaissance model" Vertical large oil painting . Realism .Figurative
Located in Oslo, NO
intimate reflection. Trough my brushstrokes in the figurative style , blending fine art’s detail with the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Mummies - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Modernism, Seascape
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey:
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Husband - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Modernism, Seascape
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey:
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
KARLEE - Portrait / Realism / Figurative
By Lucong
Located in New York, NY
turned his focus to oil painting, specifically portraiture, which had been a passion since his youth. "I
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Femininity - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Women Portrait, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
MISTLETOE - Contemporary Figurative Nature Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is new, on the left side in the upper corner the canvas is slightly wavy, see the last
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Light - Figurative Ocean Fish Swimming Realism Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bay Area artist Michelle Fillmore found her love of oil painting at the University of Las Vegas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life - Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Polish art
By Zbigniew Wozniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He had over 40
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.12 in W 21.66 in
Le lapin, Oil Painting on canvas, Contemporary Figurative painting, Realism
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Unique Work.
Medium : Oil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
H 11.03 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
Ricqlès pour une sorcière, Oil Painting, Figurative, Contemporary Realism
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
painting's striking realism and subtle exploration of modern elegance make it a real eye-catcher.
Signature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Family 2 - Contemporary Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Erotic - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Minimalistic
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in
Gestures 20 -Contemporary Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Rumba - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Dancer, Realism, Energetic, Joyful
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Kiss - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Love, Joyful, Realism, Minimalism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey:
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Ecstasy - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach View, People
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Little Frog - Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Beach, Realism, Seascape
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Beach - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach View, People
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Joy VII - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Love - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Sea View, Minimalism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Bees - Modern Figurative, Joyful Oil Painting, Children Portrait, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Rainbow - Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Seascape
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julita MalinowskaRainbow - Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Seascape, 2013
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Gestures 9 - Contemporary Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Girls
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Walking - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach View, Minimalism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 57.09 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
AIRMAIL - Contemporary Realism / Figurative / Dreamscape
By Gary Ruddell
Located in New York, NY
figurative paintings and started exhibiting at galleries, museums, and universities. Regarding the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grandparents - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism, Joyful
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Kids Scooter - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Child, Joyful, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey:
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Gestures 8 - Contemporary Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Nude
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julita MalinowskaGestures 8 - Contemporary Minimalistic Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Nude, 2008
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Tonalist landscape. Figurative Oil Painting, Classic style, Realism, Polish arti
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on board painting by Polish artist Jakub Podlodowski. Painting is in
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Spring. Figurative landscape Oil Painting, Classic style, Realism, Polish arti
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Jakub Podlodowski. Painting is in
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fathers - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea, Beach View, Realism, Joyful
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey:
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Judgment V - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Beach, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
In this painting, the artist quotes a man rising from the grave from masterpiece of Petrus Christus
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in
Relationship 4 - Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Minimalistic Art
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.09 in W 25.99 in D 0.79 in
Strong Boy - Modern Figurative Minimalistic Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Sunset 4 - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Landscape View, Colourful Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Jump II - Modern Figurative Minimalistic Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Maria Magdalena - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Mother
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julita MalinowskaMaria Magdalena - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Mother, 2012
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in
Feminine & Masculine XV - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julita MalinowskaFeminine & Masculine XV - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, 2010
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Pool Noodle - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Seascape
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
Sunset 3 - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Landscape View, Colourful Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
At Work II - Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Oil Painting, Realism, Colourful
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Fulfilled II - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Women, Colourful, City
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Passing By - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism, Beach
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Conversation 3 - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism, Beach
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Jump 8 - Modern Figurative Minimalistic Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Dawidek (Father And Son) - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey:
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Girls Playing - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Joyful
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Still life with peppers - Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Polish art
By Zbigniew Wozniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He had over 40
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A composition - Figurative Oil Painting, Still life, Realism, Polish art
By Zbigniew Wozniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He had over 40
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life with pumpkin - Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Polish art
By Zbigniew Wozniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He had over 40
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
ALEXANDRA - Child Portrait / Flowers / Figurative Realism
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Ioanna Stefou.
Ioanna Stefou (b. 1981, Lamia, Greece) is a painter based in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
CASSANDRA - Realism / Moody / Figurative / Female / Allegory
By Elizabeth McGhee
Located in New York, NY
styled still life paintings. She says, "I often turn to humor to address serious or controversial
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Intersection Figurative art, Social Realism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Sokhakyan’s ability to infuse realism with subtle emotional undertones. The painting embodies the ideals of
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Morning Figurative art, Social Realism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Suren Sokhakyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A peony", Realism, figurative, flowers, pastel colors
Located in MADRID, ES
Realism, figurative, flowers, pastel colors
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 1.97 in
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On 1stDibs, there are several options of figurative realism paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal Contemporary, Photorealist or Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. 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 piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the figurative realism paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of black, gray, brown, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Julita Malinowska, Wiktor Jackowski, Robert Bubel, Aleksandra Kalisz and Erin Cone 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 fabric.
How Much are Figurative Realism Paintings?
Figurative realism paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,706, while the lowest priced sells for $181 and the highest can go for as much as $94,000.
Questions About Figurative Realism Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024One of the most famous Realism paintings made by Jean-François Millet is called The Gleaners. It depicts three peasant women working in a field. Millet produced the oil painting in 1857, and it is now part of the collections of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other notable works by the French artist include The Angelus, Shepherdess with Her Flock and Man with a Hoe. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Jean-François Millet art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The 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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