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Ray of Hope 3
Ray of Hope 3

John AliRay of Hope 3, 2023

$2,025Sale Price|25% Off

Ray of Hope 3

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

convey profound narratives through visual art. The composition sparks contemplation on the universal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Esther, After My Mom's
Esther, After My Mom's

Esther, After My Mom's

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

mother, Esther, while also serving as a visual narrative of Adetayo's perspective on art and society

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Pen

Shaded 1
Shaded 1

Shaded 1

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

skill in conveying emotion and narrative through visual art. The boy's eye shade creates a sense of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Valley of No Shadows 1
Valley of No Shadows 1

Valley of No Shadows 1

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

that share the narratives of each work. My art speaks of hope, confidence, and courage through diverse

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard

Remember Me

Fredrick IdeleRemember Me, 2022

$1,192Sale Price|25% Off

Remember Me

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Remember Me" is a poignant piece of art that evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia and remembrance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard

Gondola In Venice, 1947
Gondola In Venice, 1947

Gondola In Venice, 1947

By Tom Lovell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Lovell. A fabulous example of narrative illustration art, Lovell in his own words said: "I consider

Category

1940s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

“Untitled”
“Untitled”

Iliyan Ivanov“Untitled”, 2012

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

“Untitled”

By Iliyan Ivanov

Located in Southampton, NY

illustrative narrative. I view my art as a personal landscape where mundane objects are subject to new

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberboard

“Untitled”
“Untitled”

Iliyan Ivanov“Untitled”, 2012

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

“Untitled”

By Iliyan Ivanov

Located in Southampton, NY

illustrative narrative. I view my art as a personal landscape where mundane objects are subject to new

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberboard

PeaceKeeper
PeaceKeeper

Antony MicallefPeaceKeeper, 2007

$1,876Sale Price|45% Off

PeaceKeeper

Located in London, GB

brushwork, juxtaposing images of beauty and decay to create compelling visual narratives. Micallef's art

Category

Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

After Baby Diary
After Baby Diary

After Baby Diary

By Dang Thao Ngoc

Located in Rye, NY

2013: Group exhibition of Asian contemporary art, Hong Kong 2015: Nudes and Narratives from the Mekong

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The paradox, bust portrait of a jester, 2002

The paradox, bust portrait of a jester, 2002

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Departure, 2020

Departure, 2020

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

CHILD, 2008

CHILD, 2008

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

HIGH SHELF, 2009

HIGH SHELF, 2009

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

BECOMING MEN AND WOMEN, 2008

BECOMING MEN AND WOMEN, 2008

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

DEUTEROS II, 2016

DEUTEROS II, 2016

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Plaster, Paper, Oil

AVERROËS, 2016

AVERROËS, 2016

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Plaster, Paper, Oil

ADROGUE II, 2013-2016

ADROGUE II, 2013-2016

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Plaster, Paper, Oil

Point nine recurring

Point nine recurring

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Plaster, Paper

Twins

Twins

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fairy

Fairy

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Private Courtyard

Private Courtyard

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

One Thousand, 2015
One Thousand, 2015

One Thousand, 2015

By Edward Povey

Located in Atlanta, GA

of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Plaster, Mixed Media, Oil

Alex Katz Bicycle Rider Signed Lithograph Edition of 250
Alex Katz Bicycle Rider Signed Lithograph Edition of 250

Alex Katz Bicycle Rider Signed Lithograph Edition of 250

By Alex Katz

Located in Minneapolis, MN

experience. Its recognition by major institutions underscores its place in the narrative of American art of

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamp of Leda and the Swan by De Vegh for Lenox
Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamp of Leda and the Swan by De Vegh for Lenox

Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamp of Leda and the Swan by De Vegh for Lenox

By Geza De Vegh, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in New York, NY

Leda and the Swan, a narrative motif utilized in fine art and narrative pieces for thousands of years

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Huachuma II
Huachuma II

Huachuma II

Located in Vancouver, CA

and cultural significance, function as critical interventions within the contemporary art discourse

Category

2010s Naturalistic Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Copper, Steel

Large Narra Wood Panel Attributed to José P. Alcántara, Philippines, 1940s
Large Narra Wood Panel Attributed to José P. Alcántara, Philippines, 1940s

Large Narra Wood Panel Attributed to José P. Alcántara, Philippines, 1940s

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

in the postwar era. This is a powerful example of transpacific folk art—connecting the narrative

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Recycled sculpture: 'Nest 6'

Recycled sculpture: 'Nest 6'

By Robert Lach

Located in New York, NY

the transience of my childhood home. Art is informed by personal narratives. I create art as a

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

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Narrative Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of narrative art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of narrative art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of narrative art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, brown, blue and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of narrative art examples over the years, but those made by Indira Cesarine, Craig Alan, Fiona Ackerman, Marc Chaubaron and Stephen Basso are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, fabric and acrylic paint.

How Much is a Narrative Art?

The price for a piece of narrative art in our collection starts at $0 and tops out at $5,807,050 with the average selling for $2,614.