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African Beauty
African Beauty

Agwunwa TheophilusAfrican Beauty, 2020

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

African Beauty

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

African identity and individuality. Through the medium of Ankara collage painting, the artist skillfully

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

African Girl
African Girl

Damola Ayegbayo African Girl, 2021

$2,020

African Girl

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Galley) The colorful and flamboyant painting depicts a picture and beauty of a mild African girl with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

African Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy
African Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy

Bakare Abubakri-sideeq BabatundeAfrican Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy, 2023

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

African Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The title of the painting, "African Radiant," captures the essence of the woman's beauty and spirit

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Black and Bold - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa

Aba LinusBlack and Bold - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa, 2026

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Black and Bold - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

a Bachelor's certificate in Art from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as a painting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media

African Boy II
African Boy II

Faith GbaderoAfrican Boy II, 2023

$2,050

African Boy II

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

African Boy III
African Boy III

Faith GbaderoAfrican Boy III, 2023

$2,050

African Boy III

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

African Boy I
African Boy I

Faith GbaderoAfrican Boy I, 2023

$2,050

African Boy I

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

African Boy IV
African Boy IV

Faith GbaderoAfrican Boy IV, 2023

$2,050

African Boy IV

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Bulb of Africa 3
Bulb of Africa 3

Iyiola OdunayoBulb of Africa 3, 2023

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Bulb of Africa 3

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, 'Africa' by Mary H., Framed Canvas, 1988
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, 'Africa' by Mary H., Framed Canvas, 1988

Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, 'Africa' by Mary H., Framed Canvas, 1988

$3,800

Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, 'Africa' by Mary H., Framed Canvas, 1988

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

abstract painting titled Africa, signed and dated 1988 by an artist whose signature reads “Mary Heel

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star"
Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star"

Nyasha MashumbaRed and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star", 2025

$2,357

Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star"

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Nyasha Mashumba, having been the apprentice of Mark Hilltout, has now carved out a career for himself as artist and designer, utilizing the medium and craft he has mastered over the ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

AFRICAN ELEPHANTS - Drawing / Africa / Animals
AFRICAN ELEPHANTS - Drawing / Africa / Animals

Patricia TraubAFRICAN ELEPHANTS - Drawing / Africa / Animals

$1,950

AFRICAN ELEPHANTS - Drawing / Africa / Animals

By Patricia Traub

Located in New York, NY

This intimate and expressive drawing by Patricia Traub presents a poignant study of African

Category

2010s Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Conté, Archival Paper, Pencil, Graphite

Black And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Black And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Emmanuel DanielBlack And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2025

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Black And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Beauty In African 1
Beauty In African 1

Eyitayo Alagbe Beauty In African 1, 2021

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Beauty In African 1

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

A woman's polite devotion is her greatest beauty. Painting Charcoal, Acrylic on canvas Size: 18W x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Face and Phases - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women
Face and Phases - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women

Samson TobaFace and Phases - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women, 2024

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

Face and Phases - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Black - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa

Aba LinusBlack - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa, 2026

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Black - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

a Bachelor's certificate in Art from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as a painting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil

African Buffalo
African Buffalo

Jean HannonAfrican Buffalo, 1960

$1,100

African Buffalo

Located in New York, NY

Illustration depicting two African Buffalos. Signed by the artist on the front. Jean Hannon grew

Category

Mid-20th Century Minimalist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

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Surely you’ll find the exact african art and painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 7 Modern versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a african art and painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right african art and painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, beige, gray and white. There have been many interesting african art and painting examples over the years, but those made by Stephane Magnard, Bernard Harmon, Nelson Mandela, Leslie Amine and Audrey Anastasi are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. 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, watercolor and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

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Questions About African Art And Painting
  • What is African art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
  • What are some characteristics of African art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • What is African art called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
  • What is traditional African wooden art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.
  • What type of art did Rufino Tamayo paint?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The type of art that Rufino Tamayo painted was primarily figurative abstraction. Although Tamayo studied drawing at the Academy of Art at San Carlos as a young adult, the Mexican artist became dissatisfied and eventually decided to study on his own. Some of his most famous works include Watermelons, Three People, Moon and Sun, Woman in Grey, The Troubadour and Moon Dog. Find a variety of Rufino Tamayo art on 1stDibs.
  • How did folk art influence Jamini Roy’s paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
  • What art movement does the 1892 painting by Eugène Boudin represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French artists Eugène Boudin is famous for painting landscape pieces throughout his life that influenced and represented the Impressionist art movement. He painted a range of pieces in 1892, including The Mill Saint-Cenery and Beaulieu: The Bay of Fourmis. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic art by Boudin.

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