Jugglers. Acrobats w table large bird w bread loaf red undertone fantasy
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By in large, Basso is self taught. (After initially attending the School of Visual Arts for Illustration, he realized painting was more engaging for him.)
Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mayan, Large 20th Century Watercolor, Cleveland School, Viktor Schreckengost
By Viktor Schreckengost
Located in Beachwood, OH
Viktor Schreckengost (American, 1906-2008) Mayan Watercolor heightened with gouache over pencil on paper Signed lower right 39 x 29 inches 45.5 x 35.5 inches, framed Registered with...
Watercolor, Gouache
Harley Miller - Large 1999 Watercolour, Rail Freight in Scotland
Located in Corsham, GB
A Scottish landscape depicting a Safeway freight train crossing an old bridge and travelling past water and mountains. Heather and a stag can be seen in the foreground. Signed and da...
Watercolor
$2,937
Drawing 13, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting
By Krzysztof Gliszczyński
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. Krzysztof Gliszczyński born in Miastk...
Paper, Charcoal
$2,937
Drawing 14, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting
By Krzysztof Gliszczyński
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. Krzysztof Gliszczyński born in Miastk...
Paper, Charcoal
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
"Ballet Dancer, Rose Variation" - Large Modern Framed Pastel Portrait
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite depiction of a ballet dancer in motion, rendered exquisitely in pastel by Russian/American artist Valery Kosorukov. The artist has managed to capture motion through stag...
Pastel
"But it Seemed so Real" Large colored ink and watercolor
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled " But it Seemed so Real" 1979, is a colored ink and watercolor on Fabriano paper by American artist Linda Carter Holman, b.1949. It is hand signed and titled at t...
Watercolor
The Wine Merchant female figure with large black wine bottles vibrant color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By in large, Basso is self taught. (After initially attending the School of Visual Arts for Illustration, he realized painting was more engaging for him.)
Pastel, Archival Paper
Woman in Veil (Very Large) ex. Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans
By Adrian Deckbar
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very large, astounding pastel of a beautiful woman in a veil, ex. the prestigious Arthur Roger gallery on Julia Street in New Orleans, which has shown Adrian Deckbar's work in the ...
Pastel
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Scarlett Macaw Parrots and Ferns Watercolor, Large-Scale Horizontal Panorama
Located in Soquel, CA
Scarlett Macaw Parrots and Ferns Watercolor, Large-Scale Horizontal Panorama A substantial horizontal watercolor of four Scarlett Macaw parrots perched on a branch surrounded by fe...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,050
Lighter than Air large monochromatic charcoal female figure w birds warm Grey
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By in large, Basso is self taught. (After initially attending the School of Visual Arts for Illustration, he realized painting was more engaging for him.)
Charcoal, Archival Paper
"2 Guns" Large Scale Watercolor, Pop Art, pink and yellow revolver
By Thomas Broadbent
Located in New York, NY
a large scale watercolor painting depicting a toy gun with a pink barrel and yellow handle presented next to a silver barreled black handled revolver. Masterfully painted in a realis...
Archival Paper, Watercolor
$2,820Sale Price|20% Off
"The Gate", to Interior Castle Pigment & Chinese Ink Large Landscape Drawing
By Frank Girard
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Named "The Gate", this drawing by the masterful artist Frank Girard is created with Chinese ink, pigments, and watercolors on Arches paper. When creating large drawings, the artist u...
Paper, Ink, Pigment, Lacquer
Old Testament Scene with Angel 1813 Large Grisaille Drawing on Paper Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of the characters in this scene is a mature man, kneeling with his head bowed and hands clasped near his chest in a gesture of supplication. His posture conveys a sense of humili...
Mahogany, Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
$80Sale Price|20% Off
Antonio Monasterio – Woman with a Large Hat and Table with Vase. Nr.2
Located in Firenze, IT
Antonio Monasterio – Woman with a Large Hat and Table with Vase. Nr.2 • Technique: Mixed media on paper (pastels, wax, and red pen) • Dimensions: 56 x 44 cm • Signature: Lower ri...
Paper, Crayon, Wax Crayon, Wax, Pen
$750
"Am I Excluded ? or do I Exclude Myself ?" Large colored ink and watercolor
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Am I Excluded ? or do I Exclude Myself ?" 1979, is a colored ink and watercolor on Fabriano paper by American artist Linda Carter Holman, b.1949. It is hand sign...
Watercolor
$950
Black and Blue Cat Woman. Charcoal three quarter drawing of large Lady with cats
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seen here is a charcoal drawing of a large Lady with cats. The unique work of Stephen Basso is wildly imaginative. While he is also a brilliant colorist, the monochromatic charcoal...
Charcoal, Archival Paper
$4,000
Large Drawing of Boy by French Armenian Modernist Jean Jansem Ecole De Paris Art
By Jean Jansem
Located in Surfside, FL
Jean Jansem (Hovhannes Semerdjian) 1920-2013 Young Boy (sad young man) Hand signed lower left corner Provenance: Marble Arch Gallery NYC Measurements Image size: 25 by 18 inches, ove...
Paper, Ink
Margarite - Original Large Vibrant Floral Sally K Figurative Artwork
By Sally K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, feminine women, celebrating ...
Gold Leaf
Federico Castelluccio, "American Mustang" Equine Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Federico Castelluccio
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Various documentaries have been made on his work, including “Night of Hearts”, which focuses on the process, making of and journey of a large figurative painting entitled “Vita”. Fe...
Oil, Canvas
$1,880
"Soft dialogue" Large-format contemporary figurative portrait of two women
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Soft dialogue” is a 70 x 100 cm contemporary expressive figurative painting of two women, approximately 27.56 x 39.37 inches, created with acrylic paints on heavyweight professional...
Paper, Acrylic
$1,580
Poppies and Wildflowers, Figurative Triptych, Large Botanical Landscape on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This original painting by Romina Milano presents a lyrical field of poppies and wildflowers, where gestural brushwork and simplified forms create a vivid, contemporary botanical comp...
Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper
$2,467
Modern large abstract figurative portrait of five women "Collective spirit"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Collective Spirit" is a large-format contemporary figurative painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, exploring human connection, emotional bonds, and unity between individuals i...
Paper, Acrylic
On Silverlode Road - Oversized Large Abstract Figurative Original Artwork
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,350
Contemporary large abstract figurative portrait of three women "Soul Trinity"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Soul Trinity" is a large-format contemporary figurative painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, exploring human connection, emotional bonds, and unity between individuals in a f...
Paper, Acrylic
Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Figurative Composition in Oil on Canvas
By Daniel David Fuentes
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Figurative Composition in Oil on Canvas Compelling and large scale neo-expressionist figurative painting by San Jose, California area artist Daniel Dav...
Canvas, Oil
$1,306Sale Price|36% Off
Dominican Republic Abstract Figurative Market Scene Oil Painting Colourful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title Dominican Republic Abstract Figurative Market Scene Oil Painting Colourful Key Details Artist: Dominican Republic School, circa 2000 Subject: Abstract figures, market scene and...
Oil
Figurative Cubist Surrealist Abstraction Mid 20th Century American Modern Large
By O. Louis Guglielmi
Located in New York, NY
Figurative Cubist Surrealist Abstraction Mid 20th Century American Modern Large O.
Canvas, Oil
"Between us" Large-format contemporary figurative expressive portrait of two men
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Between Us” — Large-format contemporary expressive figurative painting of a portrait of two men—two human beings—created in a modern neo-expressionist / metamodern style, executed i...
Paper, Acrylic
$2,585
Modern large abstract animal figurative portrait of two dogs "Faithful Duo"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Faithful Duo" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a large contemporary figurative painting of two dogs, celebrating loyalty, friendship, and the enduring bond of companionship.
Paper, Acrylic
$5,076
Large figurative nude with subtle butterfly wings, warm beige and blue
Located in Oslo, NO
A large contemporary figurative painting exploring movement, transformation, and self-awareness.
Canvas, Crayon, Pastel, Acrylic
$4,900
The Ganzfeld Experiment - Abstract Colorful Shapes Figurative Textured Large Art
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Surrealist Large Purple Figurative Dreamscape with Horse, A Walk During Eclipse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Walk During the Eclipse is a large-scale original surrealist oil painting by Feros, rich with symbolism, narrative depth, and cinematic color. Rendered in vibrant purples, soft pin...
Oil, Spray Paint
$6,400
Robert K. White "Rock Wall" Large-Scale Figurative Realist Oil on Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – “ROCK WALL” Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A MEDITATIVE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN HUMAN STILLNESS AND ANCIENT STONE There is a ...
Oil, Canvas
$2,820Sale Price|20% Off
Cattle Drive from Alps. Figurative, cow, flowers, horizontal, large format, red
Located in Oslo, NO
In autumn, Swiss cows return from the mountain meadows to the valleys. They carry upside-down milking stools decorated with flowers. The cows walk in friendly rows and ring their bel...
Acrylic
$2,800
Mid Century Portrait of Raymond L. Hanson, Large-Scale Photo-Realist Figurative
By W.S. Bylityplis
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Portrait of Raymond L. Hanson, Large-Scale Photo-Realist Figurative Refined and austere large-scale by W.S. Bylityplis (American/France, 19th-20th Century), dated 1963 w...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
La Feria 19th Century large figurative scene of a middle eastern market
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 43" x 74". Signed Lower left in red. Image attached. La Feria presents a bustling Spanish market scene alive with colour, movement, and human interaction. At the centre...
Canvas, Oil
$5,400
Wandering Backwards I Reach The End - Large Blue Figurative Abstract Original
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric
$19,000
Large Colourful Impressionistic Exotic Landscape Painting "Licorice"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background.
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
Large Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting. Horse Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Francisco de Goya, Retrato ecuestre de Fernando VII, 1808.
Canvas, Raw Linen, Oil
$7,991
Large Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting. Horse Painting 200 x 180 cm (Goya)
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Francisco de Goya, Retrato ecuestre de Fernando VII, 1808.
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$7,991
Man on Horseback Oil Painting, Large Equestrian Portrait Painting 170 x 210 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Otto Bache - King Christian X on horseback, 1894.
Linen, Canvas, Oil
$2,250Sale Price|70% Off
Large Horse Oil Painting. Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of two paintings by John Vanderbank, A young gentleman riding a schooled horse, 1729 / Man on horseback, 1728.
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Raw Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pencil
$3,500
Interior I black, white large Monotype painting of modern minimalist interior
By Michele Zalopany
Located in New York, NY
Printed in black and grey, this large scale abstract monotype depicts an interior scene. While Zalopany typically draws with subtle gradations of color and texture, here the artist e...
Monotype
$32,500
Large Colourful Exotic Impressionistic Landscape Painting "Bol d'Air"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background.
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
$39,839
Who am I to be your secret lover? Figurative large format Landscape with figures
By Igor Fomin
Located in Segovia, ES
Who am I to be your secret lover? Figurative large format Landscape with figures in fairy-tale setting.
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Colourful Exotic Impressionistic Landscape Painting "African Sky Blue"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background.
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
Large Contemporary Horse Painting. Man on horseback 200 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of the statue in the Musei Capitolini in Rome, Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 161 - 180 AD.
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Large Contemporary Equestrian Portrait. Horse Oil Painting 200 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by John Wootton, Portrait of a man on horseback, ca. 1740.
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Conversation in the Theater - Expressionist Figurative Abstract
By Jane Voitle Mellin
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold and expressive large scale figurative abstract painting of two people conversing in a theater, with a silhouette of a third figure in the foreground, by Jane Voitle Mellin (Amer...
Oil, Canvas
Large Contemporary Horse Oil Painting. Man on horseback, 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by John Wootton, Portrait of a man on horseback, ca. 1740.
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$75,000
Large Oil Painting Louisa Chase Grotto Floral Garden Abstract Neo Expressionist
By Louisa Chase
Located in Surfside, FL
Title: Grotto Dated: 1981 Size: 72 X 96 inches Technique: Oil paint on canvas Provenance: Robert Miller Gallery New York Hand signed and dated lower right. This is a large magnific...
Canvas, Oil
Three Graces With Red Curtain, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original contemporary acrylics figurative painting on large stretched canvas, ready to hang.
Acrylic
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Waiting for you: Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Waiting for you is a large abstract figurative painting by Tiffany Zhu.
Oil
$1,057Sale Price|40% Off
Signed Oil on Canvas Painting of Gentleman, Circa 2000, 90x60 cm
By Fernando Botero
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Description Striking large-scale figurative painting depicting a refined gentleman in an interior setting, executed in the iconic volumetric style made famous by Fernando Botero.
Oil
$1,633Sale Price|20% Off
Dominican Republic Abstract Market Figures Colourful Folk Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title Dominican Republic Abstract Market Figures Colourful Folk Oil Painting Key Details Artist: Dominican Republic School Subject: Abstract market figures with baskets and produce M...
Oil
Memorial, yahrzeit candle, gold leaf, trees
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At that time, as a photography minor, Audrey composed her large figurative paintings with a camera, and incorporated aspects of photorealism.
Gold Leaf
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