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Medium: Charcoal
Drawing 14, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube
Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk.
Krzysztof Gliszczyński born in Miastko in 1962. Graduated from the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in 1987 in the studio of Prof. Kazimierz Ostrowski. Between 1995 and 2002 founder and co-manager of Koło Gallery in Gdańsk. lnitiator of the Kazimierz Ostrowski Award, con-ferred by the Union of Polish Artists and Designers (ZPAP), Gdańsk Chapter. Dean of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2008-2012. Vice Rector for Development and Cooperation of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2012-2016. Obtained a professorship in 2011. Currently head of the Third Painting Studio of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts. He has taken part in a few dozen exhibitions in Poland and abroad. He has received countless prizes and awards for his artistic work. He is active in the field of painting, drawing, objects, and video.
Artist Statement
In the 1990s I started collecting flakes of paint – leftovers from my work. I would put fresh ones in wooden formworks, dried ones in glass containers. They constituted layers of investigations into the field of painting, enclosed in dated and numbered cuboids measuring 47 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm. I called those objects Urns. In 2016, I displayed them at an exhibition, moulding a single object out of all the Urns. The Urns inspired me to redefine the status of my work as a painter. In order to do it, I performed a daunting task of placing the layers of paint not in an urn, but on a canvas, pressing each fresh bit of paint with my thumb. In the cycle of paintings Autoportret a’retour, the matter was transferred from painting to painting, expanding the area of each consecutive one. Together, the bits, the residua of paint, kept alive the memory of the previous works. It was a stage of the atomization of the painting matter and its alienation from the traditional concepts and aesthetic relations. Thus, the cycle of synergic paintings was created, as I called them, guided by the feeling evoked in me by the mutually intensifying flakes of paint. The final aesthetic result of the refining of the digested matter was a consequence of the automatism of the process of layering, thumb-pressing, and scraping off again. Just like in an archaeological excavation, attempts are made to unite and retrieve that which has been lost. This avant-garde concept consists in transferring into the area of painting of matter, virtually degraded and not belonging to the realm of art. And yet the matter re-enters it, acquiring a new meaning. The matter I created, building up like lava, became my new technique. I called it perpetuum pictura – self-perpetuated painting. Alchemical concepts allowed me to identify the process inherent in the emerging matter, to give it direction and meaning. In a way, I created matter which was introducing me into the pre-symbolic world – a world before form, unnamed. From this painterly magma, ideas sprung up, old theories of colour and the convoluted problem of squaring the circle manifested themselves again. Just like Harriot’s crystal refracted light in 1605, I tried to break up colour in the painting Iosis. Paintings were becoming symptoms, like in the work Pulp fiction, which at that time was a gesture of total fragmentation of matter and of transcending its boundaries, my dialogue with the works of Jackson Pollock and the freedom brought by his art. The painting Geometrica de physiologiam pictura contains a diagram in which I enter four colours that constitute an introduction to protopsychology, alchemical transmutation, and the ancient theory of colour. It this work I managed to present the identification of the essence of human physiology with art. But the essential aspect of my considerations in my most recent paintings is the analysis of abstraction, the study of its significance for the contemporary language of art and the search for the possibilities of creating a new message. For me, abstraction is not an end in itself, catering to the largely predicable expectations of the viewers. To study the boundary between visibility and invisibility, like in the work Unsichtbar, is to ask about the status of the possibilities of the language of abstraction. The moment of fluidity which I am able to attain results from the matter – matter...
Category
Early 2000s Conceptual Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
Traveler (blue cloth ) 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Traveler" is an artwork that embodies the spirit of exploration, adventure, and the quest for new experiences. The title itself suggests a sense of movement, curiosity, and the desi...
Category
2010s 85 New Wave Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pencil, Acrylic, Charcoal, Canvas
Remember Me
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Remember Me" is a poignant piece of art that evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia and remembrance. The piece centers around the face of a character, depic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Charcoal, Acrylic, Cardboard
Mother and Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Mother and Child" is a beautiful and heartwarming piece that celebrates the special bond between a mother and her child. The piece is particularly significant as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Instant Society - Basquiat Style, 2022
Located in OIA, ES
"Nestcafe Society" and Corporate Ideals
A striking painting by Diego Tirigall prompts deep thoughts about the relationship between appearances and reality. The painting features a rough sketch of a well-known instant coffee brand logo with words "N3stcafe Society" beneath it. This serves as a powerful symbol of the illusions that society and corporate ideals can create.
The Illusion of High-Quality Coffee
The painting highlights the gap between the promise of high-quality coffee and the reality of mass-produced, preservative-filled coffee packaged in an industrial jar. The large axe that cuts through the words "N3stcafe Society" symbolizes the destruction of these false promises and the consequences of pretending to be something one is not. The red coffee jar...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Resilience
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Resilience" is an artwork created by Ogunniyi Oluwatosin, a Nigerian artist who uses his art to showcase the strength and resilience of women in s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic
Astro Boy - Street Art
Located in OIA, ES
🔸 _Title: Astro Boy
🔸 _Artist: Diego Tirigall
🔸 _Year of Creation: 2023
🔸 _Dimensions: 1 meter by 1 meter
🔸 _Medium: Acrylic, enamel, spray paint, oil pastel
🔸 _Support: Canvas stretched on wooden frame
🔸 _Condition: New work sold directly by the artist
🔸 _Provenance: Directly from the artist's studio
🔸 _Location: Spain
🔸 _Signature: On the front and back
🔸 _Detailed Description: Diego Tirigall's "Astro Boy" is a nostalgic tribute to the iconic animation character, presented through the distinct lens of urban art. This work invites deep reflection on our digital age, depicting Astro Boy as a white specter, suggesting the loss of an authentic childhood now supplanted by the flickering lights of screens. This message of resistance against the omnipresence of digital technology is reinforced through Astro Boy's stance, akin to Michelangelo's David, an iconic symbol of resistance and humanity. This piece is part of Tirigall's "Cracking the Kids Code" series, reflecting his concerns about the growing role of technology in child-rearing. "Astro Boy" invites the viewer to contemplate the space screens...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Futurist Vision - Mid-Century New York Skyline - Industrial Progress
Located in Miami, FL
Rarely do you come across a work of art that is vastly different than just about anything you see. This work is undeniably brilliant and a sheer pleasure to behold. Alexander Leydenfrost...
Category
1950s Art Deco Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Charcoal, Graphite, Board
A Little Bit Of Magic - Mickey mouse painting
Located in OIA, ES
"A Little Bit of Magic" is an expressionist portrait of Mickey Mouse, the beloved Disney character. When you gaze upon the painting, you can't help but be amazed by the immense numbe...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Afobaje (King Maker)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The central figure in Afobaje is a majestic and regal woman, representing the embodiment of motherhood. She exudes an aura of wisdom, strength, and grace. Adorned in traditional Afri...
Category
Late 19th Century Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Mixed Media
Pool 37, Minimalist, Pop Art, painting, Figurative, Pool, Female Figure, Paper
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel
Traveler 1 (purple cloth)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Traveler" is an artwork that embodies the spirit of exploration, adventure, and the quest for new experiences. The title itself suggests a sense of movement, curiosity, and the desi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil, Acrylic, Canvas
Agbara Abo (Feminine Quality)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Agbara Abo" portrays African women in all their natural beauty, radiating confidence and strength. The artwork captures the diverse physical features and skin tones that make Africa...
Category
Late 19th Century Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Golden Flute, Acrylic Oil , Charcoal on Canvas by Master Indian Artist “In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya - Golden Flute - 25 x 25 inches (unframed size)
Acrylic & Charcoal on Canvas
Should you wish to receive it framed and ready to hang it would measure approximately 31 x 31 inches and cost 500 usd to ship .
One of the most popular series of the Master Artist, The Golden Flute is the artists more romantic rendition of Art. The iconic figures of Krishna, Radha, and Ganesha that found lyrical expression in the Icons series are modern representations and sophisticated idealizations of the same images in the popular media.
Krishna is a cosmic musician, and the tune he creates by playing his transcendental flute is embodied with cosmic energy. When Krishna is depicted as being between the age of 5 and 8, it is always with his flute. Therefore, during this period, he is aptly called Murlidhara (murali means “flute,” and dhara means “hold”), signifying the one who holds the flute. He is never without it, whether he is with his mother, on the grazing grounds with his herd of cows, among his cowherd companions or roaming around on the Jamuna banks. Gopis lose their selves in this tune. For them, music becomes the voice of love, which is too passionate and secretive.
Style :
The city of Kolkata has always figured prominently in his work. His themes come from his personal interactions with its urban milieu - its sickness and sordidness, its violence and vulnerability and all that compounds its existential agony. Shuvaprasanna has depicted varying moods of the city and its people, its places, and all its facets that make the city distinctive.
He doesn't merely portray reality as 'matter of fact' and his presentation of reality often has dream-like elements in it. In terms of technique, Shuvaprasanna boasts a precise, finely executed style that yields an unmistakable visual intensity. He works comfortably in an assortment of media, including oil on canvas, charcoal, and mixed media.
About the Artist and his work :
Born : In Calcutta, 1947.
Education :
Graduated from Indian College of Art (R.B. University, Calcutta) in 1969.
Exhibitions :
Shuvaprasanna has had several gallery and museum exhibitions, including at the Tao Art Gallery and at the Chawla Art Gallery, Square One Mall. Several works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 'ABODE' sold at Waddington's 'Fine Prints & Photography Auction...
Category
2010s Modern Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil
Chaise 36, Minimalist, Pop Art, painting, Figurative, Pool, Female Figure, Paper
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chaise #36 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". With the white...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel
Valley of No Shadows 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Valley of No Shadows is an original painting by Fredrick Idele. Fredrick created Valley of No Shadows with Acrylic, Pastel, and Charcoal on a 24W by 24H inches Card.
"Valley of No Shadows" is a captivating artwork that portrays a peaceful state of mind where fears and worries are conquered, and inner peace is found. The artwork features a character adorned with African symbols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard, Charcoal
Drawing 13, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube
Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. ...
Category
Early 2000s Conceptual Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
Pride of a Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The journey of motherhood is a remarkable one that is filled with joy, pain, and pride. It is a journey that brings about different emotions and experiences. Agboola Oladapo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Frank Brangwyn Painting Mural Study Christ's Hospital West Horsham England 1912
Located in Portland, OR
FRANK BRANGWYN ( U.S./U.K./Belgium, 1867-1956) watercolor, gouache, and charcoal on paper, "The Scourging of St. Alban," study for the mural painted for Christ's Hospital, West Horsh...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Charcoal, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
Arlecchino in blu e grigio (Harlequin in Blue and Gray)
Located in Chicago, IL
This work is signed by Barnabè in the lower right. Harlequins were one of Barnabè's favorite subjects, reminders of the costumed revellers at the famous Carnival of Venice celebrated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
Visionary
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Oluwafemi Akanmu is a Nigerian-born artist who creates beautiful and thought-provoking works of art. One of his most stunning pieces is titled "Vision...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Portrait of Adefunke
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Portrait of Adefunke" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Portrait of Adefunke" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 20Wby 26H Inches
The Portrait...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Dream If You Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Cellist - Charlie Mackesy, Original Pastel, Musician, Instrument, Dark, British
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
An original pastel-on-paper drawing by British artist Charlie Mackesy - depicting the motion of a musician playing the Cello. Mackesy instantly draws y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel
The Incredible Combustible, colorful abstract of classical figure theme
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract and figurative interpretation of a classic theme. Originally inspired by the Odalisque.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Love From Afar
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Love From Afar" presents a young lady, portrayed with intricate attention to detail, as she gazes into the distance. The artist's skillful brushwork brings life to the subject's features, capturing the complexity of emotions within her eyes and facial expression. The composition is deliberately crafted to draw the viewer's attention to the lady's contemplative gaze, which hints at a deep longing or unfulfilled desire.
The use of subdued and muted tones in the artwork adds to its emotional resonance. The soft color palette creates an atmosphere of melancholy and introspection, evoking a sense of yearning and wistfulness. The deliberate choice of lighting and shadows adds depth and mystery, emphasizing the emotional journey portrayed in the artwork.
"Love From Afar" encapsulates the universal experience of longing and unrequited love. The young lady's distant gaze symbolizes the ache of yearning for someone who is physically or emotionally out of reach. Her expression is filled with a mix of hope, vulnerability, and resignation. The artwork becomes a mirror, reflecting the viewer's own experiences of longing and the bittersweet beauty that accompanies it.
Oladapo's artwork speaks to the human condition, reminding us of the complexities of love and desire. It encapsulates the emotions that arise when we are captivated by someone but cannot bridge the gap between us. Through the portrayal of the young lady's distant gaze, the artist invites viewers to contemplate their own experiences of unrequited love and the profound emotions that come with it.
"Love From Afar" has the power to resonate with viewers on a deeply personal level. It serves as a reminder that longing and unrequited love are universal experiences, transcending culture, time, and boundaries. The artwork elicits empathy and introspection, prompting viewers to reflect on their own emotional journeys and the connections they have forged from afar.
Moreover, "Love From Afar" highlights the delicate beauty that exists within longing. It reminds us that even in the absence of physical or emotional closeness, there is a certain allure and tenderness that emerges from the unfulfilled desires of the heart. The artwork invites us to appreciate the complexities of human emotions and find solace in the shared experiences of longing and love.
Agboola Oladapo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Diet - Street Art
Located in OIA, ES
"Diet" is a thought-provoking piece that delves into the complexities of life and the human condition. The use of surreal imagery and symbolism in the painting invites the viewer to ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Red Bodice Nude Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Red Bodice Nude Abstract
A vibrant abstract painting in reds accented in canary yellow with gray background, by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Charcoal, Watercolor, Paper
Abstract Modern Charcoal on Paper, Figurative Portrait Black & White
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Gazing Figures
Description: Charcoal on paper, black and white, figurative, abstract
In this beautifully rendered drawing two faces emerge from a mist of light and shadow gazing in ...
Category
2010s Abstract Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Pool 35, Minimalist, Pop Art, painting, Figurative, Pool, Female Figure
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pool #35 by California artist Jeffrey Palladini is a minimalist figurative painting. It is Oil and Charcoal on Wood Panel. It is 24x36. With the wood frame, it is 25x37. It is a fe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Lady With Black Curly Hair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
charcoal drawing drawing on paper, unframed
paper: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
stamped verso
very good condition
provenance: from the artists estate, France
Josine Vignon (1922-2022) was a French artist living on the Rue Beautreillis in the Marais district of Paris. She painted with a beautiful style, largely influenced by the Impressionist and Post...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
Self Love (Town Girl)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Self Love (Town Girl)" depicts a young lady in a vibrant urban setting, exuding an aura of self-assurance and strength. The central focus of the artwork is the subject's face, beautifully painted with meticulous attention to detail. The artist employs a mix of bold brushstrokes and subtle shading, highlighting the woman's expressive eyes and radiant smile. Her posture and gaze project a sense of determination and self-awareness, symbolizing the journey of self-love and acceptance.
The young lady's attire further emphasizes her individuality and confidence. Clad in a fusion of traditional and modern garments, she represents the convergence of cultural heritage and personal identity. The artist's deliberate choice of a diverse range of colors adds depth to the piece, infusing it with energy and life. The vibrant hues convey a message of optimism and celebrate the beauty found within diversity.
"Self Love (Town Girl)" is a testament to the power of self-love and acceptance. Through his artwork, Akanmu seeks to inspire viewers to embrace their individuality and celebrate their unique qualities. The young lady portrayed in the piece serves as a symbol of strength, resilience, and unwavering self-belief.
In a world that often imposes standards and expectations, the artwork invites us to reflect on the importance of self-acceptance and self-expression. It serves as a reminder that true beauty lies not in conformity but in embracing our authentic selves. By portraying the young lady with confidence and grace, Akanmu challenges societal norms and encourages viewers to cultivate their own inner strength.
Furthermore, "Self Love (Town Girl)" prompts a dialogue about the amalgamation of different cultures and the beauty that arises from such fusion. The blending of traditional and contemporary elements in the lady's attire symbolizes the richness of heritage and the freedom to express oneself in a modern world. Akanmu's artwork celebrates diversity and prompts us to appreciate the beauty that arises when different cultures converge.
Art possesses the ability to evoke emotions and trigger introspection, and "Self Love (Town Girl)" achieves just that. Akanmu's artwork acts as a catalyst, urging viewers to reevaluate their own self-perception and embrace their unique qualities. It serves as a gentle reminder that self-love is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and acceptance.
"Self Love (Town Girl)" has the potential to inspire individuals from all walks of life, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and celebrate their inherent worth. By fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence, the artwork contributes to the ongoing narrative of self-love and acceptance in our society.
Oluwafemi Akanmu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
A swan maiden with gooses
Located in Yerevan, AM
A swan maiden with gooses 70x90cm
Category
2010s Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel
Moment in a Time
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
When you look back and all that you remember is a painful past that makes you empty and lonely, never be afraid.
Look into the eyes of those memories and declare
“Don’t visit me any...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Mixed Media
The Guardian
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Watercolor ink and charcoal on paper, it comes framed in a white passe-partout.
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Watercolor, Charcoal
Flowers of Paradise
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
What I wanted was a little more structure, a little more sense of purpose, and some acknowledgment from somewhere that I was important.
Give them a sense of belonging to the society...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Born King
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I'm hungry for knowledge. The whole thing is to learn every day, to get brighter and brighter. That's what this world is about. You look at someone like Gandhi, and he glowed. Martin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal
Christ, Charcoal & Pastel on Canvas, Black by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Bratin Khan
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Bratin Khan - Christ
Charcoal & Pastel on Canvas, 30 x 24 inches, 2009
The anecdotes and narratives of Krishna's life are generally titled as Krishna Leela. He is a central character in the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata Purana and the Bhagavad Gita, and is mentioned in many Hindu philosophical, theological, and mythological texts. They portray him in various perspectives: a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, and as the universal supreme being. His iconography reflects these legends, and shows him in different stages of his life, such as an infant eating butter, a young boy playing a flute, a young man with Radha or surrounded by women devotees, or a friendly charioteer giving counsel to Arjuna.
He is sometimes accompanied by cows or a calf, which symbolise the divine herdsman Govinda. Alternatively, he is shown as a romantic and seductive man with the gopis (milkmaids), often making music or playing pranks.
Style : Marked for the refined handling of line work and palette, his painterly compositions, reflect influences of folk art and Bengal School. The renderings are poetic and the narratives mythical, folklore-inspired or religious. His curvaceous and languid figures, often accompanied by a surrounding halo, are set amidst a natural habitat. The imagery features Buddha, Krishna, other legendry icons as well as pretty damsels and lotus flowers.
Figures dominate the whole thinking process of his paintings with different subjects such as mermaids, musicians (Classical Musicians , Rajasthani Folk Singers and Baul Singers) and mythological figures appearing in his works. He was deeply influenced by the life Sri Aurobindo and thus enlightened beings. Such as Buddha, Jesus and Krishna are also a recurring theme in his Golden Man series. His focus on detail and remarkable skill over the line make his style unique. He uses a traditional method of tempera painting which goes back to the Indian miniature though the material he uses is totally contemporary. Knowledge of the wash technique further enables him to create a soft, twilight effect in his paintings.
About the Artist and his work :
Born : 1969, West Bengal.
Education :
1993 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan.
Selected Solo Exhibitions :
2000 - Classic Source, Mumbai.
1999 - Rightlines Art Gallery, Bangalore.
1993 - Grindlays Bank Gallery, Kolkata.
Selected Group Exhibitions :
2007 - ‘A Brush with Durga’ ,Gallery Kolkata, Kolkata.
2002 - 'Gems of Bengal Art...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Mixed Media, Canvas
A Promised Land - II
Located in Stamford, CT
The series drew inspiration from my reading of Pranay Lal’s Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian
Subcontinent (2016). The book’s focus on sheer life force and exuberance stem...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Believe 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Believe" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Beleive" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 36W by 36H Inches
Believe is a masterpiece that deserves to be celebrated. It is a powerful artwork that embodies the spirit of hope and faith that we so desperately need in these trying times.
At its core, Believe is a symbol of optimism and perseverance. The artwork features a stunningly intricate image of a young boy, set against a backdrop of calming blue tones, the boy stands tall and proud, representing the resilience and strength that we all possess within us.
The beauty of this artwork lies not only in its design but in its message. Believe is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. It encourages us to trust ourselves and to have faith in the path that we have chosen.
It is not just an artist's interpretation of life, it is a positive force that inspires us to look at the world with a new perspective. Believe conveys that life has an amazing power to heal our system and rejuvenate our spirits.
In today's world, where negativity and despair seem to be taking over, Believe is a beacon of hope. Its message is simple yet profound: we are capable of overcoming any obstacle if we believe in ourselves and never give up.
The fact that Believe has managed to touch so many lives is a testament to its worth. It is not just a piece of art, but a timeless masterpiece that has the potential to inspire people for generations to come.
In describing the painting "Believe", In Eyitayo Alagbe's words: "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles".
Your belief and working towards what you believe in can make so much difference between the life you are living and the life you desire.
In conclusion, Believe is a true masterpiece that is both beautiful and meaningful. It's not for mere decoration, it's a source of inspiration for life. Its message is a reminder to us all that we have the strength within...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Believe 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Believe" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Beleive" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 36W by 36H Inches
Believe is a masterpiece that deserves to be celebrated. It is a powerful artwork that embodies the spirit of hope and faith that we so desperately need in these trying times.
At its core, Believe is a symbol of optimism and perseverance. The artwork features a stunningly intricate image of a young boy, set against a backdrop of calming blue tones, the boy stands tall and proud, representing the resilience and strength that we all possess within us.
The beauty of this artwork lies not only in its design but in its message. Believe is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. It encourages us to trust ourselves and to have faith in the path that we have chosen.
It is not just an artist's interpretation of life, it is a positive force that inspires us to look at the world with a new perspective. Believe conveys that life has an amazing power to heal our system and rejuvenate our spirits.
In today's world, where negativity and despair seem to be taking over, Believe is a beacon of hope. Its message is simple yet profound: we are capable of overcoming any obstacle if we believe in ourselves and never give up.
The fact that Believe has managed to touch so many lives is a testament to its worth. It is not just a piece of art, but a timeless masterpiece that has the potential to inspire people for generations to come.
In describing the painting "Believe", In Eyitayo Alagbe's words: "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles".
Your belief and working towards what you believe in can make so much difference between the life you are living and the life you desire.
In conclusion, Believe is a true masterpiece that is both beautiful and meaningful. It's not for mere decoration, it's a source of inspiration for life. Its message is a reminder to us all that we have the strength within...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Freya (Seated Backwards), Mixed media on grey board
Located in London, GB
Howard Tangye (b.1948, Australia) has been an influential force in fashion for decades. Lecturing at London’s Central Saint Martins for 35 years, including 16 years as head of BA Wom...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Other Medium, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper, Pen, Felt Pen, Permanent M...
Out Of Dreams That Rose - Original Figurative Woman Charcoal Sheet Music
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
First Love Yourself
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness, you love yourself and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
I am SOMEBODY, I am ME, and I love BEING ME
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
About Artist
Oluwatosin Ogunniyi is a young talented artist born in 1998 around the rural rusty roof of Eruwa town. that hail from Eruwa Oyo state Nigeria. He had his (ND) National diploma at Ibarapa Polytechnic Eruwa where he studied fine Art, and he currently studying for a degree in creative Art at the University of Lagos
He continues his quest for knowledge as he had his industrial training at Oluwole Omofemi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic
The Story of a Forest - V
Located in Stamford, CT
"The story of a Forest" presents a biographical account of a forest in a series of six charcoal drawings.
The story moves from the lush green forest in the first drawing to the dark ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Oleg (Kimono), Mixed media on ochre parchment paper
Located in London, GB
Howard Tangye (b.1948, Australia) has been an influential force in fashion for decades. Lecturing at London’s Central Saint Martins for 35 years, including 16 years as head of BA Wom...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper, Parchment Paper, Charcoal, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel,...
Smoke Break - Basquiat style, 2022
Located in OIA, ES
"Smoke Break" is a visually striking and intellectually challenging painting that combines pop culture references with childhood nostalgia. At the center of the canvas, the phrase "T...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Your Dreams are Valid
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
Painting
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Sign...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
The Three Wisemen, Contemporary Mixed-Media Art by African American Artist Bai
Located in New york, NY
The Three Wisemen, 2022 by Carl Karni-Bain (Bai) is a contemporary mixed-media fabric work. The piece 3 wisemen, portraits on watercolor paper, are embellished with pastel and charcoal, acrylic paint, and layers of painted fabric. The piece is installed in a clear plexi shadow box. The 46" x 42" work is mounted on archival board and installed in a clear acrylic box frame: 48" x 44” depth: 2”
In the artist's words:
"I have been painting faces and figures throughout my career as they are part of an ongoing journey of which neither I nor the viewer will ever tire. The foundation for my portraits comes from the African Mask. As a child, I remember the visual impact it had on me and remains strong in my retained memory to this day. The mask forces a response from the viewer, whether a primitive or contemporary response." ~Carl Karni-Bain (BAI)
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Artist's Bio:
For three decades BAI (Carl Karni-Bain) 1959- has exhibited regularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Carolina, and New York City. As an artist in over two dozen international art fairs since 2003, BAI has garnered an audience worldwide. In 2013 Thelma Golden, Director of The Studio Museum...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Fabric, Digital, Charcoal, Pastel
Shawn Faust, "Motorin", Black and White Equine Horse Race Charcoal on Canvas
By Shawn Faust
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine drawing, "Motorin'" is a 30x40" charcoal black and white painting on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse and jockey in full leap. Complimentary to Faust's traditional oil works, these charcoal on canvas sketches boast a clean and contemporary feeling exhibiting the muscle tone and mass of these majestic creatures. Fixed with varnish, these charcoal works are permanent and best framed or unframed.
About the artist:
Shawn’s love and fascination for drawing came as an unexpected gift from his grandfather at the age of 5. Young Faust was a tag-a-long during his grandfather’s impromptu plein air art lesson with his older brother in the back yard of his Aunt’s house. A retired director for the American Red Cross, Shawn’s grandfather, who had only recently picked up the brush himself, began a charcoal sketch that would forever change how Faust would see the world. From that brief lesson, Faust recalls vividly, “The techniques I witnessed from my grandfather that day, were pure magic!”
With his newfound gift of magic, Shawn quickly began practicing his art of 3D illusion for anyone who wanted to see it. During his childhood, you would be hard pressed not to find Shawn doodling on a piece of paper at some point during the day.
Among his favorite things to draw as a youngster were his comic book heroes. Instead of reading the comics, he spent all his time studying the line work and muscle forms of the comic book characters. And so, began his interest in portraying the human form.
Upon entering college at the University Of Delaware, Shawn enrolled as an accounting major yet emerged with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990. At the U of D he is forever grateful for the privilege of studying under distinguished artists Stephen Tanis, Charles Rowe, Robert Straight and Rosemary Lane.
Shortly after graduating, Shawn embarked on a career in Illustration. By 1993 he had quickly become one of Delaware’s prominent architectural illustrators working for more than 75% of the homebuilders in Delaware.
Between illustration jobs, Shawn pursued his interest in portrait painting. In 1992 Faust was commissioned to paint the official portrait of outgoing Delaware Governor, Michael Castle. Continuing his quest to learn more about portrait painting, Faust studied with Daniel Greene in 1995. He credits Daniel Greene for giving him the greatest key to unlocking a whole new way of seeing and interpreting color.
By 1995, Shawn’s portrait commissions and easel paintings were supporting him as much as his illustration jobs, so he decided to focus entirely on his fine art career. This included opening a gallery and custom frame shop with his wife and brother. During the twelve years of owning and operating the gallery, Shawn continued his intense portrait research by focusing his studies on the eyes of his favorite subject, the horse.
His head studies of horses caught the attention of Mr. Richard Golden, a prominent horse owner in Chesapeake City, MD and president of Northview Stallion Station. Northview is best know for standing Northern Dancer...
Category
2010s Realist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish
Shawn Faust, "Stepping onto the Track", Black and White Equine Horse Race
By Shawn Faust
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine drawing, "Stepping onto the Track" is a 30x40" black and white charcoal on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse and jockey heading towards the big race. Complimentary to Faust's traditional oil works, these charcoal on canvas sketches boast a clean and contemporary feeling exhibiting the muscle tone and mass of these majestic creatures. Fixed with varnish, these charcoal works are permanent and best framed or unframed.
About the artist:
Shawn’s love and fascination for drawing came as an unexpected gift from his grandfather at the age of 5. Young Faust was a tag-a-long during his grandfather’s impromptu plein air art lesson with his older brother in the back yard of his Aunt’s house. A retired director for the American Red Cross, Shawn’s grandfather, who had only recently picked up the brush himself, began a charcoal sketch that would forever change how Faust would see the world. From that brief lesson, Faust recalls vividly, “The techniques I witnessed from my grandfather that day, were pure magic!”
With his newfound gift of magic, Shawn quickly began practicing his art of 3D illusion for anyone who wanted to see it. During his childhood, you would be hard pressed not to find Shawn doodling on a piece of paper at some point during the day.
Among his favorite things to draw as a youngster were his comic book heroes. Intsead of reading the comics, he spent all his time studying the line work and muscle forms of the comic book characters. And so, began his interest in portraying the human form.
Upon entering college at the University Of Delaware, Shawn enrolled as an accounting major yet emerged with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990. At the U of D he is forever grateful for the privilege of studying under distinguished artists Stephen Tanis, Charles Rowe, Robert Straight and Rosemary Lane.
Shortly after graduating, Shawn embarked on a career in Illustration. By 1993 he had quickly become one of Delaware’s prominent architectural illustrators working for more than 75% of the homebuilders in Delaware.
Between illustration jobs, Shawn pursued his interest in portrait painting. In 1992 Faust was commissioned to paint the official portrait of outgoing Delaware Governor, Michael Castle. Continuing his quest to learn more about portrait painting, Faust studied with Daniel Greene in 1995. He credits Daniel Greene for giving him the greatest key to unlocking a whole new way of seeing and interpreting color.
By 1995, Shawn’s portrait commissions and easel paintings were supporting him as much as his illustration jobs, so he decided to focus entirely on his fine art career. This included opening a gallery and custom frame shop with his wife and brother. During the twelve years of owning and operating the gallery, Shawn continued his intense portrait research by focusing his studies on the eyes of his favorite subject, the horse.
His head studies of horses caught the attention of Mr. Richard Golden, a prominent horse owner in Chesapeake City, MD and president of Northview Stallion Station. Northview is best know for standing Northern Dancer...
Category
2010s Realist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish
Beauty In African 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A woman's polite devotion is her greatest beauty.
Painting
Charcoal, Acrylic on canvas
Size: 18W x 24H Inches
Unmounted artwork
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic
Radha, Figurative, Charcoal on Paper by Modern Artist Suhas Roy "In Stock"
By Suhas Roy
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Suhas Roy - Radha
Charcoal on Paper , 11 x 13 inches , 2008
( Unframed & Delivered )
Suhas Roy 's mystic woman which he calls 'Radha', either Oil on canvas or soft colored pastel on Paper or board are a series of work where he sees an ethereal mystic godlike and innocent spirit in every woman he meets.
Style : He is one of the biggest and the most enduring names in the genre of Indian modern art. Often dubbed the father of female figurative forms. Radha Series and the Christ Series in soft pastel on paper and intense Oil on canvas paintings .Consequently, his recent body of works, "Drops of Silence", executed in oil, pastels and pen-and-ink etchings on backdrops in watercolours, are all studies of "mysterious slightly surreal nude women floating in a void". Roy's forte is Radhika - dark, enigmatic, beautiful Indian women with the slightest smile and ethereal in its quality .
About the Artist & his work :
Born : 1936, Bangladesh.
Education :
1953-58 : Diploma in Painting, Indian College of Art and Draughtsmanship, Calcutta.
1956-66 : Studied graphic art under the guidance of S.W. Hayter, Atelier 17 and mural art at cole Superior Des Beaux Art, Paris.
Exhibitions :
His works have been exhibited all over the world through exhibitions like the Asian Graphic Prints Traveling Exhibition, USA, the Tokyo Print Biennale, Japan, Contemporary Indian Art...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Nostalgic Mindset 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About Artist
Odofin Ernest Shina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Charcoal, Canvas
Give Us Our Flowers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Let them bloom by giving them your warm smiles, your soft gentle words falling on them like rain, and your act of confidence. You will be amazed at your own garden and celebrate her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Nude 3
Located in Spetses, GR
Nude, female figure. Mixed media on paper, Plexiglas frame (137x77cm), ready to hang.
Certificate of authenticity will be provided by the gallery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Ink
In My Heart - Original Figurative Monochromatic Red Art Charcoal on Sheet Music
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Just Soar, Don't Hesitate
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accept yourself, love yourself, help others and keep moving forward, if you want to fly you have to give up on what weighs you down. The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic
Charcoal figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Charcoal figurative paintings available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add figurative paintings created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, pink and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Howard Tangye, Subrata Biswas, Robert Lebsack, and Fillipus Sheehama. Frequently made by artists working in the Contemporary, Abstract, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Charcoal figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available