Giacomo Balla Figurative 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 Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Christian Wilhelm Ernst DietrichPortrait of an Old Bearded Man, late 1700s c.

$2,798

H 14.18 in W 11.82 in

Portrait of an Old Bearded Man

By Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Located in Stockholm, SE

We are pleased to offer a captivating portrait, most likely painted in the late 18th century, attributed to an artist within the circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich. This oil ...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenFeeling Good -21st Century Portrait Painting of a young guy, 2021

$6,063

H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in

Feeling Good -21st Century Portrait Painting of a young guy

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Feeling Good Oil on wood panel 122 x 70 cm (Framed 130 x 78 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many places w...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenDreams - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with a Blue Robe, 2025

$2,880

H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in

Dreams - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with a Blue Robe

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Dreams Oil on wood panel 47 x 44 cm (Framed 55 x 52 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many places with her ...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Christian Wilhelm Ernst DietrichPortrait of an Old Bearded Man With a Black Cap, late 1700s c.

$2,799

H 14.18 in W 11.82 in

Portrait of an Old Bearded Man With a Black Cap

By Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Located in Stockholm, SE

We are pleased to offer a captivating portrait, most likely painted in the late 18th century, attributed to an artist within the circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich. This oil ...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenBlue Fur- 21st Century Figure Painting of a blond girl with a blue fur, 2021

$5,538

H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in

Blue Fur- 21st Century Figure Painting of a blond girl with a blue fur

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Blue Fur Oil on wood panel 100 x 75 cm (Framed 114 x 89 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impress...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenGet Some Fresh Air - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with White Orchids, 2025

$1,819

H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in

Get Some Fresh Air - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with White Orchids

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Get Some Fresh Air Oil on wood panel 40 x 23 cm (Framed 48 x 31 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many plac...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenThe Blue Kimono I - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with a Blue Robe, 2025

$3,183

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in

The Blue Kimono I - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with a Blue Robe

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen The Blue Kimono I Oil on wood panel 60 x 40 cm (Framed 68 x 48 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many place...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenGirl with Orchids - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with a Green Robe, 2025

$3,334

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in

Girl with Orchids - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl with a Green Robe

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Girl with Orchids Oil on wood panel 60 x 50 cm (Framed 68 x 58 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many place...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenButterfly - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl and Flowers, 2025

$4,092

H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in

Butterfly - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl and Flowers

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Butterfly Oil on wood panel 72 x 65 cm (Framed 80 x 73 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many places with h...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Liseth VisserRoses are Red & Violets are Blue- 21st Century Dutch Portrait Painting of a Girl, 2021

$3,206

H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in

Roses are Red & Violets are Blue- 21st Century Dutch Portrait Painting of a Girl

By Liseth Visser

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Dutch Female Artist Liseth Visser is no stranger to the world of portraiture. In the past she was nominated for the 'BP portrait award' from 'Th National...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Joseph-Marius AvyThe Young Shepherd with Pan Pipe, Oil on Wood, Framed, Circa 1920s, circa 1920s

$1,905

H 18.12 in W 14.81 in

The Young Shepherd with Pan Pipe, Oil on Wood, Framed, Circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

'The Young Shepherd with Pan Pipe', oil on panel, by Joseph-Marius Avy (circa 1920s). A sensuous and accomplished Arcadian study depicting a young male figure — lithe, athletic, drea...

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1920s Giacomo Balla Figurative 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 Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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