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1950's Mid Century modern English oil portrait of a woman seated in an interior
Located in Woodbury, CT
1950's Mid Century modern English oil portrait of a woman seated in an interior
The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during the 1950s-1960s
Great use of color and abstract brush strokes...
Category
1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ben Carrivick - Contemporary Oil, Woman Standing
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine contemporary study by the Cornish artist Ben Carrivick. He has captured a striking female figure standing in a surreal landscape. Inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$336 Sale Price
20% Off
Road to Becoming
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Road to Becoming" is a compelling artwork by the talented artist Toheeb Bankole, featuring a young woman at its center. The piece serves as a profound ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Daddy Issue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A child may suffer from "Daddy Issues", depending on the circumstances and the kind of behavior a father is projecting. In this piece "Daddy Issues" Rogers tries to portray how lonel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,448 Sale Price
20% Off
Queen Elizabeth 2 Oil on Birch Panel Unique Style Women in the Arts 30”x40”
Located in Houston, TX
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Queen Elizabeth 2 30”x40” x 1.5" oil on birch panel . Ready to hang with wire on the back
They are blurred....
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil, Wood Panel
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
'Her', A Large Glasgow School Oil Painting Portrait On Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A large Glasgow School oil on canvas portrait by Scottish artist Stuart Mackenzie. The painting is presented in a plain baton wood frame.
Though not ...
Category
Late 20th Century Young British Artists (YBA) Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,665 Sale Price
20% Off
Black angel oil on canvas painting abstract expressionism
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nerea Caos (1993) - Black angel - Oil on canvas
Canvas size 60X50 cm.
Frameless.
Nerea Sánchez Castro, born in Ferrol, Galicia in 1993, an art student sin...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$594 Sale Price
66% Off
Dear Sister 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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About Artist
Boluwatife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean-Jacques Waltz 'Hansi' (1873-1951) - 1902 Oil, Lady In Grey
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite early 20th Century French School portrait of an elegant woman in late Victorian finery. She holds herself with poise with a delicate smile at her lips and a gentle flush...
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,508 Sale Price
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I Come Bearing Gifts 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Presenting my offering: 'I Come Bearing Gifts' – a visual tale of generosity and connection."
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Adigbo Tolulope...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
You Are the One. Surreal Green Portrait With Floral Motifs on Red Canvas, 2024
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This contemporary painting, part of Natasha Lelenco’s You Are the One series, features a vivid green-faced figure with striking blue braided hair, set against a bold red backdrop. Th...
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Welby Arthur Skinner - 1944 Oil, The Artist's Wife
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil portrait of the artist's wife. Her vibrant red jacket stands out against the muted tones of the background. Her serene face looks down at an open book in her lap. The arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$271 Sale Price
20% Off
Ba, Te'er Post-Impressionist Original Oil Painting "In Front Of Red Wall"
Located in New York, NY
Title: In Front Of Red Wall
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
Year: 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Star Girl 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting depicts the enthusiasm, strength, and passion in getting things done with the readiness to achieve the dream of their talent and charisma
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Solitude II
By Linda Delahaye
Located in Denver, CO
Solitude II, 2021
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
First Catch of the Day - Young Fisherman at Sea by Betty Cal Alumnus
Located in Soquel, CA
First Catch of the Day - Young Fisherman at Sea
Figurative oil painting of a young boy out at sea holding a fish on his lap by Bay Area artist Betty (American, 20th C). The boy is h...
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Muted Echoes
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Women today should be unstoppable in pursuing or achieving their dreams in media, sport, technology, medicine, engineering, and Art
A woman can create a balance between her personal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Jessica Leonard, "Indigo", 36x24 Equine Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jessica Leonard
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Indigo", by artist Jessica Leonard is a 36x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a horse in black and white with cool tones th...
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Womanhood
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Womanhood is an original acrylic painting by Tomiwa Arobieke. Tomiwa created "Womanhood" on a 48W by 48H inches primed canvas.
In Womanhood, Tomiwa Arobieke depicts the power of Afr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait Of Franz von Sickingen Knight Of The Holy Roman Empire (1481-1523)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Franz von Sickingen Knight Of The Holy Roman Empire (1481-1523)
Italian School
Large 16th/17th Century Italian Old Master portrait of Franz von Sickingen, Knight Of The...
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,314 Sale Price
35% Off
The First Lady
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting
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This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
What Next?
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Don't feel anxious and frightened, if you worry too much, it turns into a burden that becomes hard to bear and can lead to difficulties in the state of mind. You should not retreat but prevail by standing tall. As you get older, life becomes more challenging. Life is always full of expectations. Never dwell in the past, but Embrace the present and look into the future...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,350 Sale Price
20% Off
Omidan 6
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The rhythmic beads on her waist miming to the soft music of the two bilabial mountains flouncing in majesty on her back. I see her and I trance. The curvaceous smile on her face quie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,560 Sale Price
33% Off
18th Century by Evangelista Schiano Saint Gennaro Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Evangelista Schiano (attr.) (active in the 18th century)
Title: Saint Gennaro
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: without frame 102 x 74 cm - with frame 126.5 x 100 cm
19th century car...
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Oil
Freedom
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Freedom" is a mesmerizing composition that commands attention with its compelling portrayal of a woman's portrait. Theophilus masterfully captures the essence of liberation through the subject's confident and defiant gaze, radiating a sense of empowerment. The woman's facial expression and body language exude a combination of strength, self-assurance, and a resolute determination to be true to oneself.
The artist employs a nuanced and skillful technique, bringing depth and dimension to the portrait. Each brushstroke seems to convey the emotions and experiences that have shaped the subject's journey toward freedom. Theophilus pays meticulous attention to the smallest details, rendering the textures of the woman's features with precision, giving her a palpable presence within the artwork.
"Freedom" encapsulates the triumph of breaking free from societal expectations and norms. The woman's portrait serves as a symbolic representation of individuals who have found the strength to embrace their true selves and live authentically. Her expression reflects the liberation that comes with shedding external pressures, embracing personal identity, and embracing the inherent right to be free.
The artwork's moniker, "Freedom," amplifies its central theme. It serves as a powerful reminder that true freedom lies not only in external circumstances but also within one's mind and spirit. Theophilus encourages viewers to explore the boundless possibilities that arise when individuals break free from societal constraints and allow their true selves to shine.
"Freedom" by Adewuyi Theophilus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Pose
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Black Pose for Beauty, Elegance, and More
Black pose for beauty, elegance, and grace,
A stance that defies and leaves a lasting trace.
It speaks of strength and dignity too,
A symbol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Jewel and Chain III
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Hello, chained beauty!
Let’s revisit the echoes of our past.
And dent ourselves in the history untold.
Golden chains, silver strands, and a black hat,
History of our captivity worn with pride.
Adorning ourselves in shackles of chains
O blessed trinket of slaves!
Our new, gracefully obsessed gaze
The arrow dug deep into the flesh.
While the scream of pain echoes through the air.
Our tune of pain is sweet music to their ears.
Once a tool of oppression, an object of shame to our ancestors’ grief,
Now full regalia of finery, a fashion that masks our misery,
In our freedom, we recreate our beauty, once painted in black dirt with a touch of blood stain.
Now adorned in pure gold with a touch of pearls.
The hat twirls with elegance and class.
Yet, echoes our oppression in clear glass.
No doubt!
Our makeup is like war paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
MY DEAR PRINCESS
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
In “MY DEAR PRINCESS,” I delve into the realm of naive archetypal imagery, creating a sanctuary from the aggressive modern world. This piece offers an opportunity ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$932 Sale Price
20% Off
Retrospect
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Dear Agapay ii
By Alogi John
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Dear Agapay
Don’t be afraid to shine
your hair is beautiful
and your skin is unique
I am the only drug that is needed
I am stepping over everything I used to trip on
I am the only t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
1996: Angelo Peruzzi, Juventus Goalkeeper, Champion of UEFA Champions League
Located in Firenze, IT
1996: Gianluca Peruzzi - Juventus Goalkeeper, Champion of the UEFA Champions League
Technique: Charcoal on paper, Signed and dated '96
Author: Marco Silombria (Savona, 1936 - Albiss...
Category
1990s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Illustration Board, Paper, Cardboard, Carbon Pencil
Self Appraisal 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Self Appraisal" is an original painting created by Awosola Michael Angello. Angello created "Self Appraisal" with Oil paint on a Primed canvas of 30W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamond in the Rough
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Diamond in the Rough" commands attention with its juxtaposition of vibrant colors against a somber backdrop. The central focus is on the lady, who sits a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Sitting Pretty
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art is a form of expression that can take many shapes and forms. One such form is painting, and Esther Obiwuru is an artist who has created a powerful piece of artwork titled "Sittin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
The Other Side 7
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,088 Sale Price
22% Off
Falcons Ambition
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Amongst the most impressive birds to watch hunt, Falcons are known for their formidable strength and speed, sharp eyesight, lethal nature, and deadly hunting skills.
Falcon symbolizes ambition and aspirations, superiority in high order and dominance, freedom, and victory. It represents the fight against our fears as well as a metaphor for clear vision.
This piece is dedicated to every woman from all parts of the world, for your strength and mother nature.
(Written by the Artist)
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About Artist
Osoba Omoayo George...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Young Cornish Girl - British art 1905 oil painting female artist
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Edwardian Impressionist portrait oil painting is by female artist Sybil Maude. Painted circa 1905 the painting is a charming seated portrait of a young Cornish gi...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Our Situation Shouldn't Define Us
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Coffee, Mixed Media
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Ewuare (King)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ewuare (King) is an original painting by Barnabas Macauley. Ewuare (King) was created with Mixed Media (Charcoal, Acrylic, and Pencil) on a primed 24...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
$2,750 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Figurative Study of Three Women in Oil on Canvas
By Patricia Gren Hayes
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative study of women by American painter, Patricia Gren Hayes (b. 1932). Blonde long hair women wearing overalls, side view of same woman and another side view study of a brunette, circa 1970.
"Gren Hayes" on verso stretcher.
Provenance: Purchased as part of larger collection of artist's work from Larry Miller Fine Art.
Unframed.
Canvas size: 29"H x 29"W
Patricia Gren Hayes (American, b. 1932) is a Bay Area Figurative & Feminist Art Movement artist who studied at Winnipeg Public Art School in 1950. She received early recognition in Museum and Gallery competitions and exhibitions and was awarded a Special Education in Art recognition by the Winnipeg Museum of Fine Art, and was awarded a scholarship to the Banff College of Fine Art. Further studies were at The University of Manitoba.
She was a Member of Winnipeg Free Press Sketch Club and was a Cartoonist and paste-up for a French-English bi-weekly, in Eastern Canada;
She studied outdoor impressionism in New York in 1960; in 1962, attended The California College of Arts and Crafts, and in 1976 B.A., U.C. Berkeley where she studied under Elmer Bischoff, David Simpson, Joan Brown, Felix Ruvolo, Yolanda Lopez and Vincent Perez.
She started a freelance commercial art business in 1963; copyrighted a National Cartoon, 1976, and served as Exhibition Director for San Francisco Woman Artists Gallery and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1976-1978. She was a workshop instructor at the San Francisco Woman Artists Gallery, 1977-1985; and was Manager/Owner Stanton Art Gallery, Alameda, CA, 1976-1982.
Solo Exhibitions:
Berkeley Marina, 1974;
Oakland Center for The Visual Arts, "Images of Women", 1979
Group Exhibitions:
Oakland's Dept of Education, 1963, Studio One;
Alameda County Fair, 1975, 1976, 1978;
San Francisco Art Festival, 1969, 1970, 1976, 1977, 1978;
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1976, 1977, 1978;
San Francisco Women Artists Gallery Exhibition, award winner - 1970, 1977, 1978;
Hayward Bay Fair Art Festival, award winner - 1971;
Capricorn Assunder Gallery, 1973;
Oakland Art Festival, 1973, 1974;
Alameda Art Association, 1978;
El Cerrito...
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Lady in Blue - British 20thC art oil painting living room interior
By Harry Rutherford
Located in London, GB
An original, circa 1970, oil on canvas painting by listed Northern artist Harry Rutherford. A fine example of a Modern British portrait. In fine untouched condition and framed in a p...
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
'The Hidden Language', by Michael Hlousek-Nagle, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 24 x 17 inch oil on canvas painting by British artist Michael Hlousek-Nagle, is titled ''The Hidden Language.' . The work depicts a portrait of a young female and a butterfly. It is a 1/2 length portrait, thus her lower half is not visible, only her lower chest and up, although it is not totally clear where her body is cut off by the composition, as she wears a black turtle neck...
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TIFE
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,300 Sale Price
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Portrait of Alice Ritter by Ferdinand Fagerlin. Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ferdinand Fagerlin (1825-1907) Sweden
Portrait of Alice Ritter, The Artists Wife
oil on canvas
signed with monogram
painted 1862
canvas size 27.95...
Category
1860s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,283 Sale Price
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My Reflection
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I walked up to the mirror and I was heartbroken. My heart wandered, earth broken.
I saw my pains, anxiety, lies, and burdens staring at me.
I hated the fact that I might be blind.
My reality has been bound, I realized the mirror might be deceiving; false info I am receiving.
I turned to society due to my uncertainty to be a mirror and it said, you are too kind to be real, too beautiful to serve God, too smart for the Gospel, and too holy for us.
You are lagging behind leaving no mark behind.
Then I turned to the Word and I am reflected for who I am, not perfected for the world. I might be flawed yet there was room for correction.
And it was pointing in the right direction.
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About Artist
John Ayobamidele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,200 Sale Price
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Unstoppable
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Unstoppable" is a mesmerizing artwork that immediately captivates the viewer's attention. The central focus of the piece is a woman with her hair beautifully woven and elegantly packed. The intricate details of the hairstyle signify care, patience, and meticulousness. It is a testament to the dedication and creativity of the artist in showcasing the unique and transformative power of hair as a symbol of beauty and self-expression.
The woman's back turned towards the viewer adds a layer of intrigue and mystery to the artwork. It invites us to reflect on the significance of perspective and challenges us to consider the untold stories and hidden strengths that lie within individuals. The positioning of the subject symbolizes resilience, self-assuredness, and an unwavering determination to face life's challenges head-on.
"Unstoppable" is a celebration of feminine strength, independence, and self-empowerment. The woman depicted in the artwork embodies the essence of resilience, emphasizing that individuals have the power to overcome obstacles, embrace their uniqueness, and forge their own paths.
The meticulously crafted hairstyle represents the transformative nature of personal identity. It highlights the ability to express oneself authentically, irrespective of societal expectations or limitations. The woman's hair becomes a metaphorical crown, symbolizing her self-assuredness, inner strength, and unwavering spirit.
The choice to depict the woman with her back turned serves as a metaphor for her relentless pursuit of progress and her refusal to be defined by external judgment or limitations. It encourages viewers to reconsider their preconceived notions about strength and beauty, urging them to recognize that true power comes from within.
The title, "Unstoppable," further reinforces the artwork's message. It emphasizes the indomitable spirit that resides within every individual, transcending barriers and propelling them forward in the face of adversity. The artwork serves as a reminder that regardless of the challenges one may encounter, the human spirit possesses an inherent strength that cannot be suppressed.
Obeka Simon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,240 Sale Price
41% Off
Cubist Portrait of Gabriele Varese (in Italian uniform), 1919
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938)
Portrait of Gabriele Varese (in Italian uniform), 1919
oil on canvas mounted on panel
116 x 90 cm
stamp signature
Exhibited:
Solo exhibition, Stockholm, Nov-Dec 1917;
The Royal Academy Stockholm 1973;
Åmells Konsthandel – En internationell kubist, Stockholm & London 2008
Hälsinglands Museum 2011
Millesgården – Dick Beer – Impressionist & Kubist, 2012
Provenance:
Within the family Beer until today
Dick Beer was born in 1893 in London as Richard Beer, the youngest of five brothers. His father, John Beer (1853-1906), was a watercolourist who was born in Stockholm and had left Sweden at the age of 17. John Beer instructed his sons in drawing and painting, among other things. A number of sketchbooks bear testimony to the boys’ talent.
Dick Beer’s parents died in 1906 and 1907. Barely 15 years old, Beer arrived in Sweden as an orphan. First he lived with relatives and finally he ended up at Reverend Laurell in Västergötland.
Dick Beer began his artistic studies at the Althin School of Painting in Stockholm in 1908 and continued at the Royal Academy of Arts in the autumn of 1910, but in September 1912 he broke off his studies and travelled to Paris. He rented a studio and enrolled at the Colarossi and Grande Chaumière academies.
In the summer of 1913, Dick Beer travelled to Pont-Aven in Bretagne in order to paint. In September the same year, he held his first solo exhibition in Stockholm which he gave the French title Exposition des tableaux de Bretagne et autour de Paris. The exhibition proved a success. Many of the paintings were executed in a light palette in a style inspired by the impressionists.
In 1914, Dick Beer undertook an extensive study trip to Italy, Tunis, Morocco and Spain, which resulted in canvases overflowing with colours and light. When the French army mobilised, he volunteered and was enlisted in the French Foreign Legion. In 1915 Dick Beer sustained severe head injuries in a grenade attack, which resulted in deafness and a nervous condition that would plague him for the rest of his life. Two of his brothers died the following year, fighting for the English army.
Dick Beer was hospitalised and convalesced at Château de Rochefort. Here he started painting again, in an impressionist style, a painting dominated by blue and green hues.
In 1918, Dick Beer married Ruth Öhrling, a dentist, and their son John was born later in the year. During this time, Beer began experimenting with cubist painting and created several large compositions, including the painting “The Arab Café”.
In the years that followed, Dick Beer was based in Paris, where he often moved house. He was instructed by André Lhote, who encouraged his students to work freely in the studio and provided them with individual critique. Beer often travelled to Bretagne or Provence. His artist friends came from all over Europe and included Amedeo Modigliani. Dick Beer exhibited fairly regularly in Paris between 1919 and 1934 and made a name for himself in French artist circles.
In the summers, Ruth regularly rented a house in the countryside, often at Lake Mälaren. She kept a large house with many models and friends and there was a lot of painting and discussions. In 1933, the couple divorced but Ruth still loved Dick and continued to support him financially for the rest of his life.
Dick Beer also exhibited in Sweden, albeit irregularly due to his failing health. In the 1920s and 1930s, Beer continued to pursue an expressionist painting with intense colours and unexpected perspectives, but eventually he veered towards more naturalistic forms, including a large number of nudes. He also painted several portraits of artists, politicians and writers.
In 1938, Dick Beer sojourned in Arles. The budding photographer Christer Strömholm...
Category
1910s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
$13,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Towel 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Blue Towel" is an artistic composition that demands our attention. The woman wrapped in the titular blue towel stands as a metaphor for the delicate nature of the human condition. The choice of a towel, an item commonly associated with comfort, adds a layer of paradox, suggesting that beneath the surface, vulnerability and uncertainty may reside.
The color blue further amplifies the artwork's emotive power. Blue, often associated with tranquility, introspection, and depth, offers a subtle insight into the subject's state of mind. It prompts us to consider the significance of self-reflection and the search for personal meaning that lies beneath the facade we present to the world.
Bello's "Blue Towel" invites viewers to delve into the multifaceted nature of vulnerability and identity. The woman's posture and gaze suggest introspection as if she is immersed in deep thought, grappling with the layers that make up her sense of self. The vulnerability expressed in her body language encourages us to reflect on our own journeys of self-discovery and the masks we wear to shield our vulnerabilities from the world.
The blue towel enveloping the lady can also be interpreted as a symbolic cocoon, representing a transformative stage in her life. It alludes to the moments of introspection and self-exploration that are essential for personal growth and understanding. Just as a caterpillar retreats into a cocoon before emerging as a butterfly, the woman in the artwork may be undergoing her own metamorphosis.
Olamilekan Bello...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Scarf That Binds
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This expansive blue sky we all share is a global symbol of togetherness. It was set in motion by a group of women in Afghanistan ready to be heard.
In 2008, a small group of brave women from a group called RAWA” gathered in war-torn Khandahar wearing a blue scarf to publicly pray for peace and justice in Afghanistan. A surprising 1500 more brave women joined to begin the Blue Scarf movement. In 2009, thousands more women joined the movement with organizing help from Unifem.
With this peaceful hike, a global movement was born, blue scarves...
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
The Injured Companion, 19th Century English School
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Injured Companion, 19th Century
English School
Large 19th Century English School portrait of a young girl holding an injured puppy, oil on canvas. Beautifully painted and ende...
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,834 Sale Price
35% Off
Self
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
"Self," is an original oil painting by Karen Offutt. It is unframed, but ready-to-hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Muddled 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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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 Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,320 Sale Price
83% Off
Objectif Séduisant (Catharsism, Brush Strokes, Surrealism, ~35% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Archival Pigment Print on Linen
Year: 2022
Size: 33.4 x 25.5 inches
Signed and titled by hand
COA provided
The style reflects the need for constant self-perfection and development, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Linen, Archival Pigment
French School - Portrait Pachamama Glósóli 005 - (XXL Large) Impressionist AUC
Located in Zofingen, AG
Pachamama Glósóli 05
Portrait closeup of a woman with blue hair. Vibrant and powerful stare.
Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on large canvas 120x80cm ■■ 47,2 x 31,7 inch
Structura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
En Gueule de Bois Pour Toi (Catharsism, Brush Stroke, Surrealism, ~35% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Archival Pigment Print on Linen
Year: 2022
Size: 25.5 x 33.4 inches
Signed and titled by hand
COA provided
The style reflects the need for constant self-perfection and development, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Linen, Archival Pigment
$2,188 Sale Price
37% Off
The Lady with a Rose 2
By Ajegbomogun Damilola
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This attractive young woman gazes solemnly at the rose, with an almost trancelike expression, perhaps brought on by the pleasurable perfume of the rose she holds in her hand, her gaz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Female Profile Tondo with Yellow Pixel Floral Background. “Exchange Currency #5”
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This sculptural round painting by Natasha Lelenco combines figurative precision with ornamental symbolism, presenting a striking female profile set against a digital-floral tapestry. Executed on a tondo plywood panel (55 cm diameter, 4 cm thick), the work fuses painting and objecthood, turning the portrait into a sculptural presence that projects into space. The pronounced edge of the panel and the layered construction contribute to its dimensional character, blurring the distinction between image and artifact.
Rendered in warm tones, the face emerges with quiet intensity, its elongated neck extending into a flat, vividly painted body. The floral background—built from pixel-like forms in tones of yellow, ochre, and muted greens—references Eastern European textiles...
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Seeking Solace" Oil Painting
By Linda Delahaye
Located in Denver, CO
Linda Adair's (Germany based) "Seeking Solace" is an oil painting that depicts a figure in an industrial interior space
Linda Adair is a contemporary figu...
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Pop Art Portrait of the Beatles music group in Graffiti, street art style
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pop Art Portrait of the Beatles music group in Graffiti style.
Outstanding portrait study of the Beatles music group from there Psychedelic period.
The...
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Ojulari II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Ojulari" is a series of three (3) paintings which does have a similarity of a big eyeball.
Ojulari simply means "Exterior Appearance" of a person.
There is one Yoruba adage that s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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