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Large-Scale Abstract Expressionist Figurative Couple
Large-Scale Abstract Expressionist Figurative Couple

Large-Scale Abstract Expressionist Figurative Couple

By Julius Wasserstein

Located in Soquel, CA

A striking large-scale abstract expressionist figurative acrylic on canvas by Bay Area artist

Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Large-Scale Baltic Figurative Courtyard Genre Scene
Large-Scale Baltic Figurative Courtyard Genre Scene

Large-Scale Baltic Figurative Courtyard Genre Scene

Located in Soquel, CA

A substantial mid-century Baltic figurative courtyard genre painting by an unknown Eastern European

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Cafe Society", Surreal Large-Scale Figurative Abstract
"Cafe Society", Surreal Large-Scale Figurative Abstract

"Cafe Society", Surreal Large-Scale Figurative Abstract

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

"Cafe Society", a large-scale figurative abstract evoking the style of Basquiat, where many faces

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Large Figurative Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Large Figurative Paintings?

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.

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.

Questions About Large Figurative Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A large painting likely refers to what is called a mural. Any piece of art that is painted or applied directly to a ceiling, wall or another permanent surface is called a mural. Some wall paintings are created on enormous canvases and then hung on the wall. Shop a variety of large paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.