George Josimovich
1920s American Modern Figurative Prints
Linocut
1920s American Modern Figurative Prints
Linocut
People Also Browsed
1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Antique 1840s American Prints
Paper
1990s Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1970s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass
1920s Art Deco Nude Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Onyx, Brass, Copper
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Oil
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Engraving
Late 20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Paper
Antique Early 1900s North American Prints
Paper
Antique 1790s Federal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints
Etching
1980s Abstract Photography
Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin
Finding the Right figurative-prints-works-on-paper for You
Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.
Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.
Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.
Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.
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