Gk Chesterton
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Lithograph
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Early 2000s Feminist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
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20th Century Paintings
Paint
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Other Paintings
Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Paint
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Cowhide
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Iron
1970s Contemporary Nude Prints
Lithograph
Early 2000s Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Pastel
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Paint
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Hardwood
1980s Abstract Nude Prints
Ink, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Pastel, Board
1910s Impressionist Nude Prints
Etching, Drypoint, Intaglio
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
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2010s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Early 2000s Feminist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
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.
Explore an impressive collection of figurative art prints for sale on 1stDibs and read about how to arrange your wall art.