$12,000
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.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,400
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 .
Mixed Media, Paper, Acrylic
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.
Canvas, Mixed Media
Sold
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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
Sold
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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Sold
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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Sold
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.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Sold
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 .
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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 .
Paper, Acrylic
Sold
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.
Canvas, 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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Sold
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.
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
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.
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.
Canvas, Mixed Media
Sold
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
Sold
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
Francks F. Deceus was born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, moving to NY when he was nine years old, where he has been living and creating ever since.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
Sold
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
The International African American Museum in Charleston, SC, recently purchased a work from the same series. Francks F. Deceus was born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, moving to NY when he w...
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
Sold
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 painting on canvas.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
Sold
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
Upon completion of the painting, the client will be invoiced the remaining 50% for the amount of $3250. Francks Deceus will create an artwork that is not a duplicate of Time Line #3.
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
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 .
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sold
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.
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 born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti.
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
$2,950
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Weightless - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa Men
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Weightless captures a suspended moment between control and release. His posture suggests not defeat, but acceptance, a letting go of tension, burden, and the unseen trials that pres...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,350
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Don't Rush Life 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men
By Elijah Olanase
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Where am from Bandana was once a common style, we called it Big Boy Style, then it's seem to me like a style or fashion only, because our elder brothers only allowed to used it but n...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Ann Nooney, (New York City Scene)
By Ann Nooney
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions are for the image; there are large margins. This lithograph is signed in pencil. A native New Yorker, Ann Nooney (1900-1970) recorded the urban scene while on the Wo...
Lithograph
$2,750
H 36 in W 30 in D 1 in
Reincarnation -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, African Artwork
By Ayandare Adeniran Ayanmuyiwa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
$500
H 12.2 in W 17 in
New York City 4 original work on Japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-304 Hand-signed by author
Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Wax Crayon
$1,850
H 36 in W 26 in D 1 in
Till It All Withers 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Men
By Samson Olatubosun
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Samson Olatubos...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
$1,450
H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in
Peace from Within 3 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
By Michael Adetula
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mic...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,950
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Inner Peace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Men
By Emmanuel Daniel
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$450
H 14 in W 14 in D 1 in
Soul Brothers 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa
By Oluwatosin Ogunniyi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Tos...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$55,000
H 68 in W 51 in D 2 in
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban Purvis Young (1943-2010) Cars, Buildings People 65 x 48 inches Oil on board Signed upper right In th...
Masonite, Oil
$500
H 10 in W 13 in
"Allentown" Abstract cityscape, architecture, house paper collage, printmaking
By Miriam Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Allentown" is original artwork made from pencil, marker, watercolor, linocut collage on paper by Miriam Singer. This piece is shipped with the pictured white frame...
Paper, Watercolor, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Linocut
$2,050
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
His Confidence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men
By Oluwatimileyin Tega Adegbenjo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
His confidence shines bright, a beacon in the night Unshakable and strong, his presence commands respect and light With unwavering conviction, he conquers every fear His confidence r...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic
$4,850
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Living for the Now 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism
By Dennis Onofua
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Enamel
$500
H 12.2 in W 17 in
New York City 11 original work on japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on Japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-311 Hand-signed by author
Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
$2,500
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Dream Chaser - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa
By Hammed Olayanju
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,500
H 30 in W 22 in
ES I - Birds Eye View of New York City, Original Acrylic & Ink on Paper, Framed
By Patrick Vale
Located in Chicago, IL
Patrick Vale ES I acrylic and ink on paper 30h x 22w in 76.20h x 55.88w cm PKV018 Abstractions, such as color, to me or or mood, don't really enter the fray. My work is purely abou...
Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper
$107,166
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...
Brass
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$230 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
Still Life
By John White Alexander
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
John White Alexander's graceful depictions of beautiful women earned him critical acclaim both in Europe and America. However, his career did not get off to an easy start—Alexander b...
Canvas, Oil
$531Sale 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
A Still Life
By Alvin Hollingsworth 1
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
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
$159,316
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
$7,950
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
$2,374
H 25 in W 35 in D 3 in
Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Lake Landscape in the Irish Countryside
By Allan Ardies
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Lake Landscape in the Irish Countryside by 20th Century Artist, Allan Ardies (1918 - 2014). An impressionist vintage original oil on canvas in good...
Canvas, Oil
$24,585
H 27.76 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Rare Freestanding Chest in Brass, Parchment and Walnut by Josef Frank, 1940s
By Estrid Ericson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This exceptionally rare freestanding chest, designed by Estrid Ericson and Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies a distinctive fusion of decorative art...
Brass
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
$4,600
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.07 in
Girl with Flag - Black and White Photograph, Black Artist, Child, Portrait
By Earlie Hudnall Jr.
Located in Denton, TX
Girl with Flag by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., presents a portrait of a young African American girl holding a small American flag. She is dressed in white, and looking over her shoulder. She...
Silver Gelatin
$1,800,000
H 27 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...
Canvas, Oil
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.