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KARLEE - Portrait / Realism / Figurative
KARLEE - Portrait / Realism / Figurative

LucongKARLEE - Portrait / Realism / Figurative, 2024

$14,500

KARLEE - Portrait / Realism / Figurative

By Lucong

Located in New York, NY

turned his focus to oil painting, specifically portraiture, which had been a passion since his youth. "I

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism
Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism

Eyitayo Alagbe Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism, 2025

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About the Artist Joy Eyitayo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Figurative Realism Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of figurative realism paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal Contemporary, Photorealist or Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the figurative realism paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of black, gray, brown, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Julita Malinowska, Wiktor Jackowski, Robert Bubel, Aleksandra Kalisz and Erin Cone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much are Figurative Realism Paintings?

Figurative realism paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,706, while the lowest priced sells for $181 and the highest can go for as much as $94,000.

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 Figurative Realism Paintings
  • Who is the artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
  • What is one of the most famous Realism paintings made by Jean-François Millet called?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    One of the most famous Realism paintings made by Jean-François Millet is called The Gleaners. It depicts three peasant women working in a field. Millet produced the oil painting in 1857, and it is now part of the collections of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other notable works by the French artist include The Angelus, Shepherdess with Her Flock and Man with a Hoe. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Jean-François Millet art.
  • Who was the first Italian painter to paint realistic figures?
    1 Answer
    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.

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