$12,000
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Spring Break Morning #2 - Allegorical Figurative Painting, Red, Yellow, and Blue
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ Spring Break Morning #2 is a 60 x 48-inches acrylic and collage work on canvas. The
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,400
H 18 in W 24 in
Harlem 125 - Work on Paper Depicting the New York City Harlem Neighborhood
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's Harlem 125 is a 18 x 24 inches mixed media work . The medium is acrylic and
Mixed Media, Paper, Acrylic
$7,800
H 24 in W 48 in
Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's "Hero" is a 24 x 48 inches mixed media work on canvas with collage. The work is
Canvas, Mixed Media
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H 16 in W 12 in D 1 in
Mumbo Jumbo Study #16 - Figurative Painting with Yellow, Red, and Pink Colors
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Mumbo Jumbo Study #16 is a 16 x 12 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Mumbo Jumbo NYC#2 - Figurative Painting with Blue and Pink Colors
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Mumbo Jumbo NYC#2” is a 30 x 24 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
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H 16 in W 12 in D 1 in
Mumbo Jumbo Study #14 - Figurative Painting with Pink, Green, and Blue Colors
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Mumbo Jumbo Study #1a is a 16 x 12 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 16 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Mumbo Jumbo #11 - Small Figurative Painting with Green and Pink Colors
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Mumbo Jumbo #11” is a 16 x 12 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 16 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
" Mumbo Jumbo #9 " - Green and pink figurative small painting on canvas
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Mumbo Jumbo #9” is a 16 x 12 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
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H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
" Mass Appeal #1 " - Pink, blue and yellow figurative painting
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Mass Appeal #1” is a 40 x 30 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
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H 40 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Spring Break Times #1 - Collage and Acrylic on Canvas. Yellow, and Blue
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ Spring Break Weekend #1 is a 30 x 24-inches acrylic and collage work on canvas. The
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 40 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Spring Break Weekend #1 - Collage and Acrylic on Canvas. Yellow, and Blue
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ Spring Break Weekend #1 is a 30 x 24-inches acrylic and collage work on canvas. The
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Spring Break Meet-up #1 - Collage and Acrylic on Canvas, Yellow.
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ Spring Break Meet-up #1 is a 30 x 24-inches acrylic and collage work on canvas. The
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 48 in W 72 in D 1.5 in
Projection #2 - Blue and Orange Figurative Painting on Canvas with Collage
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Projection #2” is a 48 x 72 inch acrylic paint, gesso, and collage painting on
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
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H 12 in W 18 in
Morning Rush - Work on Paper of the African American Great Migration
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's Morning Rush is a 12 x 18-inches work . The medium is acrylic and silkscreen on
Paper, Acrylic
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H 14 in W 16 in
Opening Night Study #2 - African American Great Migration from the South
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's Opening Night Study #2 is a 12 x 16 inches mixed media work . The medium is
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Every Voice #2 - Pink and Blue Figurative Painting
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Every Voice #2” is a 40 x 30 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
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H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
" Intersect #A7 " - blue and green figurative painting on canvas with collage
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Intersect #A7” is a 16 x 20 inch acrylic paint, gesso, and collage painting on
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 24 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
" Intersect #A2 " - Blue and White Figurative Painting on Canvas with Collage
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Intersect #A2” is a 18 x 24 inch acrylic paint, gesso, and collage painting on
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
" Time Line #4 " - Blue and White Figurative Painting on Canvas with Collage
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Time Line #4” is a 48 x 36 inch acrylic paint, gesso, and collage painting on
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Busing - Figurative Painting with African American Figures
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's Busing is a 24 x 30 inches mixed media work on canvas with collage. The work is
Canvas, Mixed Media
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H 60 in W 100 in D 1.5 in
Pilgrimage #26 -Blue and White Figurative Painting on Canvas with Collaged Piece
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ Pilgrimage is a 60 x 100-inch acrylic paint, gesso, and collage painting on canvas
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Mumbo Jumbo NYC#8 - Figurative Painting with Red, Orange, and Blue Colors
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
. For Deceus, it is about capturing the complexity of his experience as an immigrant from Haiti in the
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
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H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Spring Break #5 - Collage Painting on College Spring Brake with Yellow Buoys.
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Museum in Charleston, SC, recently purchased a work from the same series. Francks F. Deceus was born in
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Wall Street 9AM
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
This work belong to a series titled "Every Day People". As the artist explains "this series was inspired by the great migration of the 1940, 50s, and 60s where large amounts of Afric...
Canvas, Mixed Media
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H 16 in W 12 in D 1 in
Mumbo Jumbo Study #13 - Figurative Painting with Yellow, Red, and Blue Colors
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus’ “Mumbo Jumbo Study #13” is a 16 x 22 inch acrylic paint, color pencil, and collage
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
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H 48 in W 52 in D 1.5 in
Time Line #3 - Place Holder for Similar Painting on Commission
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
the remaining 50% for the amount of $3250. Francks Deceus will create an artwork that is not a
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 14 in W 16 in
Morning Bell - Work on Paper About the African American Great Migration to North
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's Morning Bell is a 14 x 16 inches mixed media work . The medium is acrylic and
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 14 in W 22 in
Morning Light Study - Figurative Work on Paper with African American Figures
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's Morning Light Study is a 14 x 22 inches work on paper with collage. The work is
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper
Time Line #5 - Finished Painting on Commission
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
. Shipping is not included as the client specified that will pick up the painting. Francks F. Deceus was
Canvas, Acrylic
Head Start
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
This work belong to a series titled "Every Day People". As the artist explains "this series was inspired by the great migration of the 1940, 50s, and 60s where large amounts of Afric...
Canvas, Mixed Media
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
A Still Life
Located in Sheffield, MA
Alvin Hollingsworth American, 1928-2000 A Still Life Oil on canvas 36 by 24 in. W/frame 42 by 30 in. Alvin was a member of the prominent Spiral group. Spiral was formed in 1963 i...
Oil
$551Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$285Sale Price|27% Off
H 2.25 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green & Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This r...
Gold Leaf
La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New Orleans, LA
John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 American Stamped by artist's estate (en verso) Oil on canvas John Singer Sargent, widely regarded as one of history's most distinguished portraitists...
Canvas, Oil
Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design
Located in New York, NY
The first book from the AD100 interior designer renowned for joyful, vibrant, intensely personal homes imbued with art, pattern, and craftsmanship A decidedly global outlook best de...
Paper
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Coastal Sunset Beach Scene Pointillist Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderfully painted sunset coastal beach scene. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 20"H by 24"L.
Canvas, Oil
Bathers, Oil on Canvas, 1914
By Roger Grillon
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Roger GRILLON (1881-1938), France, 1914. "Bathers". With frame: 114x94 cm - 44.9x37 inches ; without frame: 92x73cm - 36.2x28.75 inches. 30F format. Signed lower lef...
Canvas, Oil
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.25 in W 18.25 in
Henri Matisse, The Dance, from Twelve Contemporaries, 1959 (after)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled La danse (The Dance), from the album Douze Contemporains (Twelve Contemporaries), originates from the 1959 edition p...
Lithograph, Stencil
$2,400
H 14 in W 11 in
Woman Protestor, 1960s, Washington, Signed Gelatin Silver Photograph, 14x11
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
American photographer Leonard Freed enjoyed documentary storytelling and as a "concerned photographer" his photography demonstrated humanitarian concerns. Woman Protestor, March on...
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$165,350
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in
'Agay, le château et le Sémaphore'. Oil on canvas. Signed.
By Armand Guillaumin
Located in Paris, FR
'Agay, le château et le Sémaphore'. Oil on canvas. +/- 1922 Signed lower right Measurements : 60 x 73 cm. This painting will be recorded in the second volume of the Catalogue Raisonn...
Oil
$7,500
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
Mother with Sons, 3rd Ward, Houston, TX - Vintage Print, Neighborhood
By Earlie Hudnall Jr.
Located in Denton, TX
Signed, titled, dated and print type in pencil on print verso Vintage gelatin silver print Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African American photographers living today...
Silver Gelatin
$750 / item
H 4 in Dm 16 in
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$8,564 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Mouseback Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece is made in this brown-grey background t...
Wood
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in
HOMAGE TO THE PANTHERS Signed Lithograph Portrait Black Power Movement, Activism
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
HOMAGE TO THE PANTHERS is an original limited edition lithograph created using hand printmaking techniques on white archival fine art paper, 100% acid free. Pencil signed, titled, da...
Lithograph
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
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.