Giacomo Balla Paintings

Italian, 1871-1958

Giacomo Balla was born in Turin in 1871. Since he was a young boy, when he began to attend the Accademia Albertina, he dedicated his studies to the violin and painting. His first artistic accomplishment dates back to 1894, a self-portrait. In 1895, Balla moved to Rome with his mother and then in 1900, he moved to Paris for several months. His early years as a painter indicate an interest in the divisionist paintings of Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo and Giovanni Segantini, Impressionism and French Post-Impressionism. In 1910, together with his pupils Gino Severini and Umberto Boccioni, he signed the Manifesto of the Futurist Painters. It is in 1912, with works of art such as the famous Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash, that Balla’s art begins to show clear futuristic characteristics, demonstrating a special focus for the objective analysis of detail. Also in 1912, Balla made a provocative gesture with which he auctioned off all of his artwork and declared himself dead, still famous, the phrase pronounced on this occasion, “Balla is dead. Here are sold the works of art of the late Balla,” that marks the clear intention of the artist to deny himself and provoke the public, pushing him towards a reexamination of the values of art. Between the end of 1912 and 1914, the artist painted the Iridescent Compenetration, paintings in which the abstractionism of the composition and the geometry of the shapes prevail. In 1915, together with Fortunato Depero, he signed the Manifesto of the Futurist Reconstruction of the Universe. Towards the end of the Thirties, Balla’s futurist production was always more sporadic; the artist gradually returned to a more figurative painting. During his last years, Balla painted according to a realistic naturalism, that however, even if occasional, he had never completely abandoned.

Artist: Giacomo Balla

Giacomo BallaContrast of Lights - Portrait of Elica Balla - Oil on Panel by G. Balla - 1941, 1941

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Contrast of Lights - Portrait of Elica Balla - Oil on Panel by G. Balla - 1941

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

Oil painting on Board realized by Balla as portrait of his second daughter Elica. A beautiful, top quality portrait among the most beautiful of his figurative painting. It includes an original contemporary wooden frame designed and colored by Balla himself (he used to often produce himself the frames for his works). Signed on top left "BALLA" in capital letters. Giacomo Balla (Turin, 1871 - Rome, 1958) Giacomo Balla was born in Turin in 1871. Since he was a young boy, when he begins to attend the Albertina Academy, he dedicates his studies to the violin and painting. His first artistic accomplishment dates back to 1894, a self-portrait. In 1895 Balla moves to Rome with his mother and then in 1900 he moves to Paris for several months. His early years as a painter indicate an interest in the divisionist paintings of Pellizza da Volpedo...

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1940s Modern Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Johann Heinrich Tischbein the ElderPortrait of a Young Man with Bagpipes, Follower of J.H. Tischbein the Elder, 1700s

$4,149

H 12.21 in W 10.24 in

Portrait of a Young Man with Bagpipes, Follower of J.H. Tischbein the Elder

By Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder

Located in Stockholm, SE

Follower of Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder (1722–1789) Man with Bagpipes oil on oak panel no signature 25 × 19 cm (9.8 × 7.5 in) 31 x 26 cm (12.2 x 10.2 in) This refined 18th...

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18th Century Rococo Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oak, Oil, Wood Panel

David LyleThe House Always Wins - Black & White Realist Figurative Painting

$2,280Sale Price|40% Off

H 36 in W 32 in

The House Always Wins - Black & White Realist Figurative Painting

By David Lyle

Located in East Quogue, NY

Black & white figurative painting. Oil on panel. 36 x 32 inches. In "House Always Wins," David Lyle delivers a cinematic, black-and-white oil painting that is at once nostalgic,...

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Early 2000s Realist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Jan Gossaert, called MabuseChrist on the Cold Stone – After Jan Gossaert (Mabuse), Late 1500s

$16,003

H 9.57 in W 6.86 in

Christ on the Cold Stone – After Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)

Located in Stockholm, SE

This striking devotional image, painted by a follower of Jan Gossaert, represents one of the most influential compositions of the Northern Renaissance: Christ on the Cold Stone, or C...

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16th Century Old Masters Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

John ArseniusOriental Figure Study in Red and White, c. 1850-1860

$5,927

H 13.39 in W 9.06 in

Oriental Figure Study in Red and White

Located in Stockholm, SE

Attributed to John Arsenius (1818–1903) Sweden Oriental Figure monogrammed lower left JA oil on panel unframed 26.5 × 15.5 cm (10.4 × 6.1 in) framed 34 × 23 cm (13.4 × 9.1 in) Pro...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Giacomo FranciaLucretia, by Giacomo Raibolini Francia. Detto il Francia. Oil on panel, framed, Ca. 1510

$18,000

H 25.6 in W 19.3 in D 1.19 in

Lucretia, by Giacomo Raibolini Francia. Detto il Francia. Oil on panel, framed

Located in New York, NY

Giacomo used to paint with his brother Giulio, identifying their works with the monogram «I I». The strong influence of his father, Francesco, is undeniable in all his works, althoug...

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16th Century Old Masters Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

B. Zicklerc. 1920s German Portrait Signed B. Zickler, c. 1920s

$750

H 17 in W 14 in D 1 in

c. 1920s German Portrait Signed B. Zickler

Located in New York, NY

B. Zickler Msrienbad (Marienbad?), c. 1920s Oil on wood panel 13 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. Framed: 17 x 14 x 1 in. This painting was likely executed by a German artist, who is only known to ...

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1920s Modern Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Jeffrey PalladiniPool 37, Minimalist, Pop Art, painting, Figurative, Pool, Female Figure, Paper, 2023

$1,500

H 23.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.5 in

Pool 37, Minimalist, Pop Art, painting, Figurative, Pool, Female Figure, Paper

By Jeffrey Palladini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Pool #37 by California artist Jeffrey Palladini is a minimalist figurative painting on paper and framed. It is textured Oil and Charcoal on paper. It is 22" x 30". It is currently...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel

Jeffrey PalladiniChaise 19, Minimalist, Pop Art, painting, Figurative, Poolside, Male, 2015

$5,500

H 13 in W 49 in D 2 in

Chaise 19, Minimalist, Pop Art, painting, Figurative, Poolside, Male

By Jeffrey Palladini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Chaise #19 by California artist Jeffrey Palladini is a minimalist figurative painting featuring a male figure. It is Oil and Charcoal on Wood Panel. It is 12x48. With the wood fram...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel

Chelsea Gibson"Tidal Bodies" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, 2023

$4,000

H 39.5 in W 35 in

"Tidal Bodies" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

By Chelsea Gibson

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Tidal Bodies" - Contemporary figurative oil painting of a man's torso by Chelsea Gibson Medium: Oil on panel Size 39.5 x 35 inches. Offered unframed. "Tidal Bodies" is part of...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Judy CroweMario, Oil on Linen/Panel, Impressionism, Oil Painters of America, Portrait, 2022

$1,800

H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in

Mario, Oil on Linen/Panel, Impressionism, Oil Painters of America, Portrait

By Judy Crowe

Located in Houston, TX

LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT Mario is a portrait by Judy Crowe that was just completed in 2022 Mario is an example of the the Impressionist painters that the artist most adm...

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2010s Impressionist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Linen, Wood Panel

Chelsea Gibson"Joint II" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, 2023

$4,000

H 32 in W 48 in

"Joint II" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

By Chelsea Gibson

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Joint II" - Contemporary figurative oil painting of a couple lying together on a bed by Chelsea Gibson Medium: Oil on linen Size 32 x 48 inches. Offered unframed. "Joint II" i...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Karl Anton FleckIch in meinen Bildern, 1967

$14,699

H 18.9 in W 14.89 in

Ich in meinen Bildern

By Karl Anton Fleck

Located in Wien, 9

Der begnadete Zeichner Karl Anton Fleck wurde vor kurzem mit einer Personalen in der Albertina geadelt. In dieser Ausstellung fehlte allerdings etwas ganz Entscheidendes: Eines der w...

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1960s Modern Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Previously Available Items

Giacomo BallaRed and Blue Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.47 in W 4.34 in D 0.08 in

Red and Blue Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Red and Blue Triangles' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with re, blue and yellow Shapes (verso) and red and blue triangles(recto), realized in the 1930s. Tempera on wood, alumin...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaRed and Yellow Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 9.26 in W 4.14 in D 0.08 in

Red and Yellow Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Red and Yellow Triangles' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), geometric pattern with yellow and red triangles down and up (recto and verso), realized in the 1930s. Tempera on wood, ...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaRed Floral Patterns - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 0.08 in

Red Floral Patterns - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Red Floral Pattern' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with a floral inner geometric pattern in red on white background (recto) and geometric red diamonds (verso), realized in the 1930s. Tempera on...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaGeometric Pattern With Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.47 in W 3.94 in D 0.08 in

Geometric Pattern With Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Geometric Pattern With Triangles' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with red behavioral lines closed(recto) and geometric pattern with straight triangles (verso), realized in the 1...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaPair of Geometric Patterns - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.08 in W 3.55 in D 0.08 in

Pair of Geometric Patterns - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Geometric Pattern' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with red behavioral lines closed (recto) and geometric pattern with straight triangles(verso),realized in the 1930s. Tempera o...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaPair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.86 in W 3.43 in D 0.08 in

Pair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Placeholder White and Red' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with white red space lines recto and geometric pattern with red and white triangles verso, realized in the 1930s. Temp...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaPair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 0.08 in

Pair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Placeholder' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with red square geometric pattern recto and red oval geometric pattern verso, realized in the 1930s. Tempera on wood, aluminum struc...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Paintings

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Tempera

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