Arturo Orselli

This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Francisco de Goya, Retrato ecuestre de Fernando VII, 1808. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgi...

This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Rembrandt, Portrait of Frederick Rihel on horseback, 1663. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgi...

"Tense," a thought-provoking piece by Rudolf Kosow, presents a surreal interplay between a colossal bulldog and a diminutive baseball player. The dog's face, detailed with astonishing realism, conveys a palpable intensity through its piercing gaze. The size disparity between the dog and the player underscores a narrative ripe with anticipation. The baseball player, clad in traditional attire, stands with bat at the ready, embodying a moment of concentration and readiness. This portrayal of the player, so starkly contrasted against the vastness of the bulldog's features, evokes a feeling of an undercurrent of suspense, as if the outcome of this encounter balances on a knife-edge. Through "Tense," Kosow delves into the theme of confrontation and the moments that precede action. The artwork captures the stillness before the storm, the quiet before the play, offering a metaphor for life's high-pressure situations where individuals face larger-than-life challenges. The painting invites reflection on the psychological interplay between fear and courage, the small against the mighty, and the personal tenacity required to stand firm in the face of overwhelming odds. "Tense" is not just a snapshot of a surreal encounter but a broader commentary on the emotional landscapes we navigate when confronted with formidable obstacles. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...

Absurd scenery in the middle of nowhere: head of a chicken, seemingly alive ... and an elderly man ... do they belong together, are they probably old...

Rare 1980 Hunt Slonem painting. The artist has painted - literally - thousands and thousands of bunnies (and almost as many birds and butterflies), but you won't easily find the li...

Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Rafal Gadowski. Painting in pop art style depicting a watermelon. Colors are saturated and vibrant. Title of this pain...

Absurd scenery in the middle of nowhere: a section of a giant cat's head suddenly appears out of nowhere, an event that lets seemingly random passing...

Stunning large scale abstract expressionist horse's head/eye, circa 1990. Unsigned. Unframed. Size: 60"H x 60"W x 1.5.

In "Best Friends", the painter suggests the idea of a giant pet dog remaining reliable and comforting for the man, regardless of his giant-size. keywords; surrealism, animals, dog, ...

In "Investigation I", banal, everyday things meet in this painting to create an unusual, strange, absurd and ironical situation derived by the disproportional scale size of things. keywords; surrealism, animals, bat, oil painting, earth tones, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary figurative painting, dreams, symbolic composition, giant bat...

Francesco Casanova (London 1727 – Mödling 1803) attributed to - Battle scene on horseback. 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Oil on canvas, unframed (not signed). - Label: “CASANOVA Francesco Giuse...

America Martin "Wait Till The Lion Goes Away" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 48 in. Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based America Martin draws inspiration...