Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

With quick brushstrokes, Tom Bennett creates representational images of human figures and animals, emphasizing movement in a manner reminiscent of Lucien Freud, Edgar Degas and the photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Elongated and blurry, the horse racing up a hill (Canter Fritz, 2002) and the sinister cat landing a leap (Chien Blanc, 1998) elicit a sense of foreboding enhanced by Bennett’s somber palette; his female figures too reflect a grim sense of humor with their distorted nude bodies. The face of Untitled Figure (1997), for example, is obscured by layers of dark paint. Classically trained as a painter, he initially worked in oil on canvas but discovered that monotype printing enabled him to “literally push the image around,” creating an essential element of motion. To overcome the limited scale of monotypes, however, he switched to painting on slick-surfaced plastic. Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition where painting and drawing from life is highly regarded. Bennett’s work is heavily influenced by Francis Bacon, Frank Auberbauch and foremost his father, Harry Bennett, who was also an artist. Tom’s time living abroad in Spain and traveling through Eastern Europe and Africa provided the artistic freedom to explore many of the techniques and subject matter that continue to define his practice. Bennett was born and raised in Connecticut. His mediums include monotypes, oil on paper, canvas or styrene board. In a technique that Tom started over 4 years ago, several of his monotypes have been painted over with oil paint using a palette knife, brush, or his fingers to re-purpose the underlying image. These works are a testament to Bennett’s ability to quickly and concisely compose an image with expressive brush strokes, foreshortened figures and expertly rendered light. Tom’s work has been featured in group and solo exhibitions worldwide. Bennett lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently represented by Tabla Rasa Gallery.

Artist: Tom Bennett

Tom BennettBB, abstract portrait head, oil on canvas, 2025

$1,200

BB, abstract portrait head, oil on canvas

By Tom Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A contemporary, expressionist portrait of a woman, warm grays and direct paint application.

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2010s Contemporary Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tom BennettFatuous, oil painting, male figure, art historical classical theme, 2024

$3,000

Fatuous, oil painting, male figure, art historical classical theme

By Tom Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Award winning painter Tom Bennett was raised in a painter's household, learned to paint from his father. Born in Norwalk, Ct., the painter/printmaker lived in Brooklyn, NY until movi...

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2010s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Tom BennettLate Winter (self portrait) earth tones, abstracted gestural portrait, 2025

$850

Late Winter (self portrait) earth tones, abstracted gestural portrait

By Tom Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An expressive and introspective portrait of a man, rendered in a loose, gestural style that emphasizes texture, color and emotion over realism. The composition is dominated by the fa...

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2010s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

François DianaFamily on a Bench at the Port, Expressionist Oil on Board, 1970s, circa 1970s

$1,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 18.51 in

Family on a Bench at the Port, Expressionist Oil on Board, 1970s

By François Diana

Located in London, GB

'Family Seated on a Bench at the Port', oil on board, by François Diana (circa 1970s). A painting with a very wholesome, homespun theme harks back to a more innocent time. A family i...

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1970s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Market Day in Piazza Grande, Expressionist Oil on Board, 1940s, Framed, 1947-48

$627Sale Price|40% Off

H 13.39 in W 11.82 in

Market Day in Piazza Grande, Expressionist Oil on Board, 1940s, Framed

Located in London, GB

'Market Day in Piazza Grande, Locarno, Switzerland', oil on board, by unknown artist (1947-48). Locarno is an utterly charming Italian-speaking resort located on the northern shore o...

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1940s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Albert RocaFrench Accordion Player Portrait Oil Painting Figurative European Interior Scene, c.1990

$754Sale Price|38% Off

H 18.51 in W 13.39 in

French Accordion Player Portrait Oil Painting Figurative European Interior Scene

By Albert Roca

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

French Accordion Player Portrait Oil Painting Figurative European Interior Scene Artist: Albert Roca (Spanish, born 1945) Title: Accordionist with Pipe Me...

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1990s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mark Beard[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] In and Out of the Water, n.d.

$14,500

H 84 in W 60 in

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] In and Out of the Water

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

Price includes $500 additional cost for framing Oil on canvas Signed in red, u.l.

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20th Century Contemporary Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Elena LukinaChristmas wish 60X90, 2015

$2,901

H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in

Christmas wish 60X90

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In the soft embrace of oil pastels, I've lovingly woven a tapestry of pure innocence and wonder. My brushstrokes carry the gentle weight of dreams, as this young muse, with fairy win...

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2010s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mark Beard[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Hockey Players on the Ice, n.d.

$13,500

H 68 in W 56 in

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Hockey Players on the Ice

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Hockey Players on the Ice n.d. Signed in red, u.l. Oil on canvas 68 x 56 inches

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2010s Contemporary Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Amadeo Freixas VivoYoung Girl with Baby Oil Painting 1970s Spanish Impressionist Portrait Emotional, c.1975

$406Sale Price|40% Off

H 18.12 in W 14.97 in

Young Girl with Baby Oil Painting 1970s Spanish Impressionist Portrait Emotional

By Amadeo Freixas Vivo

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Young Girl with Baby Oil Painting 1970s Spanish Impressionist Portrait Emotional Figurative Artwork Medium: Oil on board Period: 1970–1979 Date: circa 1975 Condition: Good condition consistent with age Dimensions: Height: 46 cm (18.12 in) Width: 38 cm (14.97 in) Frame: Unframed Origin: Spain A tender and emotionally engaging oil painting depicting a young girl holding a baby, executed in Spain circa 1975. Rather than a traditional maternal scene, the composition captures a more unusual and compelling dynamic: a child caring for another child. This subtle shift introduces a layer of emotional complexity, where innocence and responsibility coexist. The girl’s expressive gaze becomes the central anchor of the composition, conveying a quiet intensity that draws the viewer in. The artist employs loose yet confident brushwork, with an earthy palette enriched by soft pink tones that enhance the warmth of the scene. This type of subject—intimate, psychological, and slightly unconventional—offers collectors something beyond decorative appeal: a narrative moment suspended in time. Its small scale further increases its charm and versatility, making it ideal for refined interiors or curated gallery walls. A distinctive example of late 20th-century Spanish figurative impressionism, with strong emotional resonance. Amadeo Freixas Vivo (1912–2004) was a Spanish painter known for his figurative and impressionist works. Throughout his career, he developed a personal style focused on intimate scenes and expressive portraiture, often exploring themes of everyday life and human emotion. girl with baby painting, figurative oil painting, spanish painting 1970s, impressionist portrait, child portrait painting...

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1970s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Patrick BoudonPatrick Boudon. Inner Family. Post-war Expressionism. 1970s.

$464Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.4 in

Patrick Boudon. Inner Family. Post-war Expressionism. 1970s.

By Patrick Boudon

Located in Firenze, IT

Patrick Boudon. Inner Family. Post-war Expressionism. 1970s. Patrick Boudon. Art Informel. Ecole de Paris. Technique: oil on cardboard. This painting by Patrick Boudon from the 197...

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1970s Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Mark Beard[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Michael Moonbeam, n.d.

$3,000

H 12 in W 9 in

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Michael Moonbeam

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Michael Moonbeam n.d. Signed in red, u.l. Oil on canvas 12 x 9 inches $3000.00 + framing This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.

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2010s Contemporary Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mark Beard[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Julian Coming Out of the Water Male Figure Painting, n.d.

$4,200

H 24 in W 18 in

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Julian Coming Out of the Water Male Figure Painting

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

A queer figurative painting of a shirtless man coming out of the ocean by Mark Beard. Signed in red, u.l. This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1957 Vintage Mid Century Modern Portrait Oil Painting - Behind the Mask, 1957

$1,111

H 16.93 in W 13.78 in

1957 Vintage Mid Century Modern Portrait Oil Painting - Behind the Mask

Located in Bristol, GB

BEHIND THE MASK Size: 43 x 35 cm (including frame) Oil on board A bold and enigmatic mid-century figurative portrait, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957. The composition dep...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Marco FarielloVeduta di Firenze dal Giardino delle Rose - Oil Paint by Marco Fariello - 2025, 2025

$638

H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.2 in

Veduta di Firenze dal Giardino delle Rose - Oil Paint by Marco Fariello - 2025

By Marco Fariello

Located in Roma, IT

Oil on canvas, realized "en plein air". Hand signed. Very good condition.

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2010s Contemporary Tom Bennett Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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