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

Louis EdwarmayFalling Asleep While Spinning Yarn, Mid-19th Century Oil on Wood, 1845

$12,000

H 13 in W 9.5 in

Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn, Mid-19th Century Oil on Wood

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

"Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn" by Louis Edwarmay is a captivating piece that beautifully captures the quietude and exhaustion of daily labor. The painting portrays a woman in t...

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Mid-19th Century Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Charles BaxterEnglish Victorian Antique 19th century portrait of a young girls and Spaniel, Circa 1860

$2,950

H 16 in W 12 in

English Victorian Antique 19th century portrait of a young girls and Spaniel

By Charles Baxter

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very pretty19th century portrait of a young girl and her Spaniel. The piece is from the middle part of the 19th century when Victorian high-style paintings were at their most sough...

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1860s Victorian Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Peder Mørk MønstedPortrait of a Girl, 1887 by Danish Realist Painter Peder Mørk Mønsted, 1887

$3,713

H 15.36 in W 11.82 in

Portrait of a Girl, 1887 by Danish Realist Painter Peder Mørk Mønsted

By Peder Mørk Mønsted

Located in Stockholm, SE

This painting titled "Portrait of a Girl" by the Danish realist painter Peder Mørk Mønsted captures an enigmatic young woman whose identity remains unknown. The girl, elegantly posed...

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1880s Realist Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Isaac Pelayo"EL SANTO FRISCO" Figurative Painting 19" x 13" inch by Isaac Pelayo, 2026

$3,850

H 19 in W 13 in D 2 in

"EL SANTO FRISCO" Figurative Painting 19" x 13" inch by Isaac Pelayo

By Isaac Pelayo

Located in Culver City, CA

"EL SANTO FRISCO" Figurative Painting 19" x 13" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil and aerosol on wood panel ABOUT THE ARTIST: Isaac Pelayo is a head on crash collision between The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Spray Paint, Wood Panel

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

$4,073

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

Cesare Ciani1920 Cesare Ciani Credited Italian Macchiaiolo Portrait Painting, 1920

$1,515

H 17.72 in W 13 in D 0.2 in

1920 Cesare Ciani Credited Italian Macchiaiolo Portrait Painting

By Cesare Ciani

Located in Roma, IT

1920 Cesare Ciani Credited Italian Macchiaiolo Portrait Painting A beautiful, intense painting, although it is not signed, is attributed to the great Macchiaioli painter Cesare Cian...

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1920s Old Masters Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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

$5,827

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 Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Paul Romano"Heroine (Intercessor)", Figurative Oil Painting, Seated Woman with Butterflies, 2015

$3,200

H 34 in W 32 in D 2 in

"Heroine (Intercessor)", Figurative Oil Painting, Seated Woman with Butterflies

By Paul Romano

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Heroine (Intercessor)" is an original oil painting by American artist Paul Romano. The piece ships ready-to-hang in the pictured artist-made frame, measuring 34in x 32in x 2in. Art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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

$3,168

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in

The Blue Kimono II - 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 II 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 plac...

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2010s Contemporary 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

Tania RivilisMay that be the reflection I see- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting, 2022

$5,431

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.38 in

May that be the reflection I see- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis May that be the reflection I see 50 x 50 cm framed (included in price) 53,5 x 53,5 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Loc...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Jozef IsraëlsWoman Reading by JOZEF ISRAËLS - Dutch painter, Hague School, portrait art, circa 1870

$8,000

H 8.27 in W 4.93 in

Woman Reading by JOZEF ISRAËLS - Dutch painter, Hague School, portrait art

By Jozef Israëls

Located in London, GB

Woman Reading by JOZEF ISRAËLS (1824-1911) Oil on Panel 21 x 12.5 cm (8 1/4 x 4 15/16 inches) Signed lower right Executed circa 1870 Artist biography Du...

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19th Century Academic Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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