USA - Figurative Paintings

Twenty-first century Classical Portraiture has a casual feel as seen here in "Portrait of Benjamin" by Peter Lupkin. The very masculine Benjamin, with his heavy beard, dark tousled ...

Jennie Augusta Brownscombe was born in a log cabin in Honesdale, Pa in 1850. She went past her modest roots to attend Cooper Union and the National Academy in New York. By 1890, ...

Reclining Nude figure

'Reclining Nude' is a captivating 28" x 65" oil on wood creation by artist Kristy Chettle, embodying the abstract figurative realm with a masterful interplay of color and form. Throu...

Wonderful 1940s figurative of paper boy reading the comics by Louise Miller Clark (American, 20th Century). Signed "Louise Miller" lower right. Unframed. Im...

Susan McDonnell's "Blue Jay," created in 2021, is a masterful oil on panel that captures the vibrant essence and lively demeanor of its avian subject. Measuri...

Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949) This came with a small grouping from the artist's family, some were hand signed some were not. These were studies for larger paintings. This is a miniature watercolor and gouache vibrant, colorful bouquet of flowers in a vase. Simka Simkhovitch (Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June 2, 1885 N.S.—Greenwich, Connecticut February 25, 1949) was a Ukrainian-Russian Jewish artist and immigrant to the United States. He painted theater scenery in his early career and then had several showings in galleries in New York City. Winning Works Progress Administration (WPA) commissions in the 1930s, he completed murals for the post offices in Jackson, Mississippi and Beaufort, North Carolina. His works are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, the National Museum of American Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Born outside Kyiv (Petrograd Ukraine) into a Jewish family who owned a small department store. During a severe case of measles when he was seven, Simcha Simchovitch sketched the views outside his window and decided to become an artist, over his father's objections. Beginning in 1905, he studied at the Grekov Odessa Art School and upon completion of his studies in 1911 received a recommendation to be admitted to the Imperial Academy of Arts. Though he enrolled to begin classes in architecture, painting, and sculpture at the Imperial Academy, he was dropped from the school roster in December because of the quota on the number of Jewish students and drafted into the army. Simchovitch served as a private in the 175th Infantry Regiment Baturyn [ru] until his demobilization in 1912. Re-enrolling in the Imperial Academy, he audited classes. Simka Simkhovitch exhibited paintings and sculptures in 1918 as part of an exhibition of Jewish artists and in 1919 placed 1st in the competition "The Great Russian Revolution" with a painting called "Russian Revolution" which was hung in the State Museum of Revolution. In 1922, Simkha Simkhovitch exhibited at the International Book Fair in Florence (Italian: Fiera Internazionale del Libro di Firenze). In 1924, Simkhovitch came to the United States to make illustrations for Soviet textbooks and decided to immigrate instead. Initially he supported himself by doing commercial art and a few portrait commissions. In 1927, he was hired to paint a screen for a scene in the play "The Command to Love" by Fritz Gottwald and Rudolph Lothar which was playing at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Art dealers began clamoring for the screen and Simkhovitch began a career as a screen painter for the theater. Catching the attention of the screenwriter, Ernest Pascal, he worked as an illustrator for Pascal, who then introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner. Simkhovitch's works appeared at the Marie Sterner Gallery beginning with a 1927 exhibit and were repeated the following year. Simkhovitch had an exhibit in 1929 at Sterner's on circus paintings. In 1931, he held a showing of works at the Helen Hackett Gallery, in New York City and later that same year he was one of the featured artists of a special exhibit in San Francisco at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park. The exhibit was coordinated by Marie Sterner and included four watercolors, including one titled "Nudes". He is of the generation of Russian Soviet artists such as Isaac Pailes, Serge Charchoune, Marc Chagall, Chana Orloff, Isaac Ilyich Levitan, and Ossip Zadkine. In 1936, Simkhovitch was selected to complete the mural for the WPA Post office project in Jackson, Mississippi. The mural was hung in the post office and courthouse in 1938 depicted a plantation theme. Painted on the wall behind the judge’s bench, “Pursuits of Life in Mississippi”, a depiction of black workers engaged in manual labor amid scenes of white professionals and socialites, was eventually covered over in later years during renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of Jackson. His impression of pre-civil rights Mississippi was evidently Greek Revival column houses, weeping willow trees, working class families, and the oppression of African Americans. He painted African American men picking cotton, while a white man took account of the harvest and a white judge advised a white family, calling it Pursuits of Life in Mississippi. Though clearly endorsed by the government and initially generally well-received, the mural soon raised concerns with locals as the climate toward racial segregation began to change. The main concern was whether depictions that show African Americans in subjugated societal roles should be featured in a courtroom. The following year, his painting "Holiday" won praise at an exhibition in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1940, Simkhovitch's second WPA post office project was completed when four murals, "The Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Orville W. Mail Boat", "The Wreck of the Crissie Wright", "Sand Ponies" and "Canada Geese" were installed in Beaufort, North Carolina. The works were commissioned in 1938 and did not generate the controversy that the Jackson mural had. The main mural is "The Wreck of the Crissie Wright" and depicts a shipwreck which had occurred in Beaufort in 1866. "The Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Orville W. Mail Boat" depicted the lighthouse built in 1859 and the mail boat that was running mail during the time which Simkhovitch was there. The boat ran mail for the area until 1957. "Sand Ponies" shows the wild horses common to the North Carolina barrier islands and "Canada Geese" showed the importance of hunting and fishing in the area. All four murals were restored in the 1990s by Elisabeth Speight, daughter of two other WPA muralists, Francis Speight...

In this piece, the artist depicts his subject in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the Arc de Triomphe busy street scene from the 20th Century with much life. The artist...

Artist: Jozza Title: Green Bag Year: 2023 Media: Original acrylic on canvas Size: 24" x 30" Inches Hand signed on the recto and signed "Jozza", Titled, and ID numbered on the verso. ...

An abstract, whimsical and bold depiction of a woman standing gracefully in a white gown against a blue, silver and peach background with delicate details. This piece captures the es...

This is an oil on Belgian linen painting by a Ukrainian-American artist, Valeriy Skrypka. Numbered by the artist 1156. A label from Joan Perkes Fine Art gallery on the back. Skrypka ...

A late 17th century, devotional oil showing the Virgin Mary with Jesus and St. John the Baptist. Displayed in a fine and period, hand-carved and gilt-wood frame. The Virgin cradles...

In Geri's own words: "My love for art began in my early teens when I signed up for art class in high school and soon discovered that I had a passion for drawing and oil. Growing up i...

In Geri's own words: "My love for art began in my early teens when I signed up for art class in high school and soon discovered that I had a passion for drawing and oil. Growing up i...

In Geri's own words: "My love for art began in my early teens when I signed up for art class in high school and soon discovered that I had a passion for drawing and oil. Growing up i...

"Fantasia of Arabian Horseman" dated 1903 André Chaumière (French, XlX-XX) Oil on canvas Handcrafted original wood frame with bronze applique 20 3/4 x 12 3/4 (28 1/2 x 20 frame) inc...

Signed lower right, 'Hessam' for Hessam Abrishami (Iranian, born 1951) and painted circa 2000. Titled by artist, 'Quiet Moment'. Paper dimensions: 22 H x 28 W inches Hessam Abrisha...

In Geri's own words: "My love for art began in my early teens when I signed up for art class in high school and soon discovered that I had a passion for drawing and oil. Growing up i...

Artist: Hunter Potter Title: When Hell Freezes Over Medium: Oil on Drop Cloth Size: 60 x 70 Inches Year: 2022 Notes: Featured at his Solo show at Prima...

In Geri's own words: "My love for art began in my early teens when I signed up for art class in high school and soon discovered that I had a passion for drawing and oil. Growing up i...

"LEAVING VENICE" Oil Painting 40" x 30" inch by Khoren Keshishyan Khoren Keshishyan is a celebrated American-Armenian painter and artist whose unique blend of architectural sensibil...

Signed lower left, 'Hessam' for Hessam Abrishami (Iranian, born 1951) and painted circa 2000. Titled by artist, 'Color Me Music'. Paper dimensions: 28 x 21.75 inches. Hessam Abrisha...

Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Mickey & Minnie Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Size: 42 x 42 Inches (43.5 x 43.5 Inches Framed) Year: 2011 Notes: Hand Signed on the Front. Hand Signed,...

Polynesian Mother and Baby - Original Abstract Expressionist Figurative Acrylic on Paper Abstract Expressionist figurative painting by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Cent...

Andrew Gray's "Splash I, 2024" is an energetic work from his 'Currents of Color' series, represented in his recent solo exhibition. Measuring 26 x 21 inches and framed to 27 x 22 inc...

Andrew Gray's "Reflection of Self, 2024" is a poignant addition to the 'Currents of Color' series and is showcased in his solo exhibition. The 36 x 24-inch acrylic on canvas, encased...

Andrew Gray’s "Splash II, 2024," a continuation of the 'Currents of Color' series, is presented within a thin white frame, enhancing the artwork to a total size of 27 x 22 inches. Th...

Andrew Gray's "Stay In Your Lane, 2024" joins the 'Currents of Color' series with a resonant depiction of a Black man poised on the edge of a diving block, about to enter the water. ...

Jozef Popczyk, Cubist Art Deco Painting Female Forms of Geometric Shapes. Joseph Popczyk is a Polish artist known for his vivid palette and love of Cubism. In this case, the chevrons...

"CAVALIERY" Oil Painting 27.5" x 21.5" inch by Khoren Keshishyan Khoren Keshishyan is a celebrated American-Armenian painter and artist whose unique blend of architectural sensibili...

Artist: Martin Whatson Title: Make Love Size: 48 x 48 Inches Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Edition: Original Year: 2021 Notes: Hand Signed, Dated, Titled, and Numbered 2/2 ...

This exquisite painting, resembling a precious jewel, serves as an exceptional illustration of the devotional cabinet paintings created by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a highly original Bolognese artist during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Crespi's distinctiveness extended beyond his unique style and technique to the subjects he chose to portray. While his portraits and genre paintings often displayed a light-hearted and even irreverent tone, his treatment of religious themes resonated with deep emotion, even in its most inventive forms. This recently uncovered work by Crespi is a typical representation, invoking the tender connection between mother and child, and the Child's destiny, all within a compact and intimate format. Executed on a small scale, the painting showcases Crespi's remarkable sensitivity and mastery of paint, especially evident in the expressive brushwork of the drapery. The restrained and focused composition of the Holy Family allows for contemplation of the figures. Mary cradles the Christ child gently, seemingly presenting him to the viewer, her gaze knowing as the infant holds a diminutive cross, symbolizing his future crucifixion. Joseph appears in the background, emerging from the left side of the frame, gazing upward with folded hands in prayer. Individual motifs from this painting reappear in other works by Crespi, suggesting a synthesis of familiar elements into a vibrant composition. The artist's revisitation of designs throughout his career is evident, and this painting on copper likely belongs to a later period, reflecting stylistic ties to other works and Crespi's increased production of smaller devotional pieces. Distinguished by its cool palette, bold coloration, and the expressive force of the artist's hand, this Holy Family painting...

A good antique Dutch/Flemish oil on panel painting, after Cornelis van Poelenburgh, circa 1850. The painting portrays a number of nude and partially robed nymphs dancing in a bucolic...

Presenting "Unbound, 2024" by Andrew Gray, a piece from his 'Currents of Color' series. This acrylic on canvas measures 40 x 40 inches and is framed in a thin white border, bringing ...

Rebecca Jack "Banou" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 40 x 40 in. 41.25 x 41.25 in. Framed __________________________ Rebecca Jack, an intuitive painter, creates vibrant, figurative works...

"El Fud" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inch ...

Andrew Gray’s “Beach Balls 2, 2024” is an exceptional piece from the vibrant 'Currents of Color' series, which was a highlight of his recent solo exhibition. Encased in a delicate wh...

Andrew Gray's "Beach Balls 1, 2024," part of the 'Currents of Color' series and solo exhibition, brings forth a unique narrative where the element of water becomes a canvas for histo...

Andrew Gray’s series "Currents of Color" finds a mesmerizing intersection in "Condition Week, 2024", an acrylic on canvas that stands out at 61 x 43 inches, framed elegantly to 62 x ...

Fine late 19th C oil painting on cradled wood panel by George Washington Nicholson. The painting is in very good cleaned condition and shows Surfmen rescuing a ship in distress. This...

Andrew Gray's "Colored Floater, 2024" is a compelling acrylic on canvas that conveys the dynamism of the human form intertwined with the fluidity of water. Measuring 40 x 40 inches w...

Chinese ink and acrylic on rice paper, stretched on canvas. Artist's stamp upper left. 71 x 38.25 in. 72.25 x 40.5 in. (framed) Custom framed in a solid maple, float-mounted Gatorf...

Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind. Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Title: Children in the Beach Size: 31.5" x...

Lesley Anne Spowart, an abstract artist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is renowned for her transformative creations that blur the boundaries...

This painting is in excellent condition with no cracks in the paint, it is not relined and the canvas has been cleaned and in excellent condition. It also has a new 23 K. gold leaf ...

Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind. Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Title: Ocean Serene Size: 31.5" x 39.5" x ...

Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind. Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Title: South Bay Size: 31.5" x 39.5" x 0.8...

Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind. Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Title: Coastal Size: 31.5" x 39.5" x 0.8''...

ANJA VAN HERLE "Bubble Bliss" Acrylic on Wood 40 x 40 inches Born in Belgium in 1969, Anja Van Herle combines a European sense of high fashion in her artwork with an American sense ...

Old Town Streets, Mid Century Modern Chilean Village Figurative Landscape Vibrant and expressive mid century modern figural landscape oil painting by Luis Valenzuela (Chilean, 20th Century), 1965. Small silhouetted figures stroll down the colorful yellow and blue city streets of old Santiago, Chile at night. The artist uses loose, painterly brushstrokes and dots the canvas with warm red highlights, giving this piece a sense of exuberance and life. Signed "Luis Valenzuela 1965" lower left. Presented in a carved period giltwood frame. Board size; 20"H x 24"W. Luis Valenzuela was born in Santiago de Chile. He studied his elementary and middle school in Victorino Lastarria (Providencia). At age 17 he started in the oil painting arts, where his innate talent flows. It was perfected in the Palace of Fine Arts (1964, 1965), receiving instruction from teachers Carlos Pedraza, Reinaldo Villaseñor, Matilde...

The "Heads“ for which he is known serve as his starting point for creative explorations. He uses different styles and mediums to explore the facets of these heads and delve deeper an...

Every shape of Johannes Ehemann's artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and ...

Every shape of Johannes Ehemann's artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and ...

Unframed this piece measures 12"H x 12"W Lesley Powell paints in oils with a classical approach to composition and color, but she has a point of view that is fresh and contemporary....

Unframed this piece measures 11"H x 14"W Lesley Powell paints in oils with a classical approach to composition and color, but she has a point of view that is fresh and contemporary....

Unframed this piece measures 12"H x 16"W Lesley Powell paints in oils with a classical approach to composition and color, but she has a point of view that is fresh and contemporary....

Every shape of his artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and realistic paint...

Every shape of his artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and realistic paint...