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

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

$3,850

H 19 in W 13 in D 2 in

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

By Isaac Pelayo

Located in Culver City, CA

"EL SANTO FRISCO" Figurative Oil on Wood 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Spray Paint, Wood Panel

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

$5,690

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

Cesare Ciani1920 Cesare Ciani Credited Italian Macchiaiolo Portrait Painting, 1920

$1,479

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

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

$5,918

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

$3,994

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

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

Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat, Possibly Painted by Gustaf Brandelius, c. 1850-70

$2,273

H 12.01 in W 8.86 in

Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat, Possibly Painted by Gustaf Brandelius

Located in Stockholm, SE

Unknown Artist, Possibly Gustaf Brandelius (1833-1884) Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat oil on tree panel painted c.1850-70 panel 9.05 x 5.90 inches ...

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1860s 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

$2,811

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

Tania RivilisPortrait of Love- 21st Century Contemporary Four Panel Painting of a love couple, 2021

$6,601

H 37.01 in W 37.01 in D 1.97 in

Portrait of Love- 21st Century Contemporary Four Panel Painting of a love couple

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis Portrait of Love Four panels of 40x40 cm all together framed in one piece of 94x94 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.000 ) from the Royal Society of Portrait Painters UK. Tania Rivilis began painting at the age of 27, after moving to Germany from Russia in 2012. Working hard on technique and creating her own signature style, just one year later Tania entered the art world with her first solo shows. Tania’s works range from classical to modern expressive style. For several years of working with painting and graphics, the artist held exhibitions in Germany, the Netherlands, and Russia. In 2016 began a collaboration between Tania Rivilis and Russian jeweler Petr Axenov, which led to many special projects, both for private and state collections. Her two drawings based on “War and Peace” novel by Leo Tolstoy...

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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

Giuseppe CostaMother and Daughter Italian School by Giuseppe Costa, c. 1900

$2,250

H 16.5 in W 11.33 in D 1 in

Mother and Daughter Italian School by Giuseppe Costa

Located in New York, NY

Giuseppe Costa (Italian, 1852-1912) Untitled, c. late 19th-early 20th century Oil on wood panel 12 x 7 in. Framed: 16 1/2 x 11 2/3 x 1 in. Signed lower right Giuseppe Costa was an I...

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Late 19th Century Italian School Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hedwig von LaurensPortrait of Lore Lahusen, Art Nouveau Oil on Wood, Early 20th Century

$5,000

H 15.75 in W 15.36 in

Portrait of Lore Lahusen, Art Nouveau Oil on Wood, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Signed with monogram HLv: Excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Liseth VisserFill my Heart with Song- 21st Century Romantic painting of a girl with a Robin, 2023

$5,349

H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 1.97 in

Fill my Heart with Song- 21st Century Romantic painting of a girl with a Robin

By Liseth Visser

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Liseth Visser Fill my Heart with Song 73 x 73 cm (Frame is included, framed 88 x 88 cm) Oilpaint on wood panel Dutch Female Artist Liseth Visser is no stranger to the world of portr...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Christopher ClarkPoised

$1,500

H 30 in W 20 in

Poised

By Christopher Clark

Located in Denver, CO

Poised

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21st Century and Contemporary Giacomo Balla Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

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