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Antique Korean Bandaji from Jeju Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean Bandaji from Jeju Do (Jeju Island) circa 19th century. Made from hardwood planks
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Iron
Korean Contemporary Art - Fantasy Jeju Island-Chun-Ja Self-Portrait
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Festival
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
who lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Canvas
H 63.86 in W 153.94 in D 2.37 in
Temple Tree, Jonjaamji, Jeju Island, South Korea
By Michael Kenna
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Edition of 40
Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly inf...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island Chunja
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink & acrylics on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island Chunja
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink & acrylics on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantase Jeju Island-Blossom Chunja
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Acrylic, Canvas
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantase Jeju Island - Blossom Chunja
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal
Shin Seung-HunKorean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantase Jeju Island - Blossom Chunja, 2023
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Korean Art - Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story Chun-Ja Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Shin Seung-Hun is a South-Korean artist born in 1979 who lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Shin Seung-Hun is a South-Korean artist born in 1979 who lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Shin Seung-HunKorean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story, 2018
H 51.3 in W 63.78 in D 1.58 in
Korean Art - Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story Chun-Ja Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 17.92 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Korean Art - Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story Chun-Ja Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Korean Art - Fantasy Jejuisland-Island Girl Story Chun-Ja’s Journey Of Happiness
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Shin Seung-HunKorean Art - Fantasy Jejuisland-Island Girl Story Chun-Ja’s Journey Of Happiness, 2019
H 25.63 in W 35.79 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by S. S.-H. - Fantasy JesuisLand, The Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, India Ink
H 23.63 in W 28.35 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by S. S.-H. - Fantasy JesuisLand, The Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Acrylic
H 51.19 in W 38.19 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by S. S.-H. - Fantasy JesuisLand, The Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Acrylic
H 46.07 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by S. S.-H. - Fantasy JesuisLand, The Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Acrylic
H 35.83 in W 28.75 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - HealingGreenland - Skydiving
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Island. The character Chun-ja' is the mother's name. We are having a great time together with Jeju Island
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 45.99 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Chunja's Multiverse Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Island. The character Chun-ja' is the mother's name. We are having a great time together with Jeju Island
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 28.63 in W 23.86 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Chunja's Multiverse Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Island. The character Chun-ja' is the mother's name. We are having a great time together with Jeju Island
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 28.63 in W 23.86 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Healing Greenland, Chunja-Go
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
& works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami. The pure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
H 57.29 in W 44.1 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Hyun Deok-Sik - It rains from the Sky
Located in Paris, IDF
1979 who lives and works in Jeju Island, South Korea. He is graduated from the department of Korean
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Dye, Ink, Panel, Pigment
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Hyun Deok-Sik - I am the Dragon
Located in Paris, IDF
1979 who lives and works in Jeju Island, South Korea. He is graduated from the department of Korean
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Dye, Ink, Panel, Pigment
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Hyun Deok-Sik - One More
Located in Paris, IDF
1979 who lives and works in Jeju Island, South Korea. He is graduated from the department of Korean
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Dye, Ink, Panel, Pigment
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Hyun Deok-Sik - When the Camelia are Falling
Located in Paris, IDF
1979 who lives and works in Jeju Island, South Korea. He is graduated from the department of Korean
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Dye, Ink, Panel, Pigment
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Hyun Deok-Sik - The Best
Located in Paris, IDF
1979 who lives and works in Jeju Island, South Korea. He is graduated from the department of Korean
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Dye, Ink, Panel, Pigment
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Hyun Deok-Sik - Hard
Located in Paris, IDF
1979 who lives and works in Jeju Island, South Korea. He is graduated from the department of Korean
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Dye, Ink, Panel, Bamboo Paper, Pigment
Symbiosis
Located in Stamford, CT
Residency Program at Museum Next Door
Jeju Island, South Korea 2019.
Osheen’s past clients have included
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Handmade Paper
Arcadia
Located in Stamford, CT
Residency Program at Museum Next Door
Jeju Island, South Korea 2019.
Osheen’s past clients have included
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Handmade Paper
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Voyage' by Bymars x AGO
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, FR
cutting through waves, and sailing whales inspired by the wind and sea that symbolize Jeju Island. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'VOYAGE' by Bymars x AGO, Linear
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, FR
cutting through waves, and sailing whales inspired by the wind and sea that symbolize Jeju Island. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Floor Lamp 'VOYAGE' by Bymars x AGO
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, FR
cutting through waves, and sailing whales inspired by the wind and sea that symbolize Jeju Island. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Tracing the Footprints Mobiles from HADO series by Dongho Kim
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, SO
shores of this small fishing village on the east coast of Jeju Island at the southern Korean sea
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Oreum (Volcanic Cone)
Located in Seoul, KR
Oreum is a small volcanic cone in the Jeju Island in South Korea. The word 'Oreum' is the Jeju
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Mulberry Paper, Pigment
Oreum (Volcanic Cone)
Located in Seoul, KR
Oreum is a small volcanic cone in the Jeju Island in South Korea. The word 'Oreum' is the Jeju
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Mulberry Paper, Pigment
Black Beach Rocks, Supseom, Jeju Island, South Korea
By Michael Kenna
Located in Chicago, IL
The above Kenna photograph is signed & editioned front, stamped & annotated verso in pencil by the artist. Image is a 8¼ x 7⅞" toned gelatin silver print, mounted and matted on 20 x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Korean Contemporary Art - HunFantasy Jeju Island-Chun-Ja Self-Portrait
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 21.07 in W 17.92 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art - Fantasy Jeju Island-Chun-Ja Journey Of Happiness
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 21.07 in W 17.92 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Exploring
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 23.86 in W 17.92 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Chunja
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Secret Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics, oil pastel on cardboard
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
H 13.78 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Secret Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics, oil pastel on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 28.63 in W 20.48 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Follow Me
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics, oil pastel on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 20.87 in W 25.79 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Chunja & Rabbit
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Chunja and Pink
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylics, oil pastel on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Shin Seung-HunKorean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Chunja and Pink, 2022
H 20.87 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story Chun-Ja Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork framed - white & wooden frame
SHIN SEUNG-HUN (KOR)
Born 1979 in Jeju Island, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story Chun-Ja Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork framed - white & wooden frame
SHIN SEUNG-HUN (KOR)
Born 1979 in Jeju Island, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story Chun-Ja Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork framed - white & wooden frame
SHIN SEUNG-HUN (KOR)
Born 1979 in Jeju Island, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story Chun-Ja’s Journey of Happiness
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
SHIN SEUNG-HUN (KOR)
Born 1979 in Jeju Island, South Korea
Lives & works in Jeju City, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 17.92 in W 13.15 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art - Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.86 in W 28.63 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art - Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 17.92 in W 13.15 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art - Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.86 in W 17.92 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art - Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 20.87 in W 17.92 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art - Fantasy Jejuisland - Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 20.87 in W 17.92 in D 1.58 in
Korean Art - Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story Chun-Ja Healing Garden
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Shin Seung-HunKorean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story, 2018
H 23.82 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Shin Seung-HunKorean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story, 2018
H 13.78 in W 10.83 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Shin Seung-HunKorean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun -Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story, 2018
H 23.86 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun- Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Shin Seung-HunKorean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun- Fantasy Jejuisland, Island Girl Story, 2018
H 35.79 in W 28.63 in D 1.58 in
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Jeju Island For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate jeju island for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for a jeju island from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right jeju island for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, blue and orange. Finding an appealing jeju island — no matter the origin — is easy, but Shin Seung-Hun, Michael Kenna and Koen van den Broek each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Jeju Island?
The average selling price for a jeju island we offer is $1,049, while they’re typically $43 on the low end and $46,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at contemporary Art
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.
Finding the Right figurative-paintings for You
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.