There is a broad range of large figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect
Contemporary,
Modern or
Expressionist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Large figurative paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes
brown,
gray,
black,
blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but
Julita Malinowska,
Jennifer Hornyak,
Svetlana Shalygina,
Christina Major and
Mark Beard produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in
paint,
oil paint and
fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large large figurative paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — large figurative paintings in our inventory begin at $270 and can go as high as $2,194,243, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.
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.
