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Abstract Figurative Paintings

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Emerging From The Lake. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Inspired by Degas’ painting; ‘Ballet Dancer’s [1890-1900]. This is a beautiful painting in tonal shades reflecting the great standard of British Expressionism and women artists in t...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Small Pink Temple. Large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
With hints of hot spicy colour this piece also reflects the cooling effect the water has on the surrounding temple area. It's a more pastel coloured work offering time for contemplat...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Sleeping Under A Lemon Yellow Sky. Large Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
The sky isn’t always blue. Our sky takes on so many different colours, it creates patterns and moods in a tangible way as we react to what we see. In this piece Francesca Owen has cr...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Sisters" Interior Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Sisters" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two abstracted feminine figures sitting together as sunlight streams through a window as the rest ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

R Poch 6 Faces Happy Birthday 43 original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
43 Happy Birthday 200x50 cm original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production compa...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

"Untitled, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted figure standing in a striped interior setting. Artist Statement: Born: 1942 A s...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

A Celebration, Original Painting, Contemporary, Food, Still Life
Located in Deddington, GB
This piece celebrates many of the good things in life - colour, pattern & cake! Rendered in oil paint on a cradled plywood panel & framed in a contemporary white tray frame, the flat...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Panel

Violinist
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting “Violinist” was created in 2009, when the career of the world famous pianist David Garrett was just beginning. I saw in the magazine his small photograph from a concert....
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Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Encaustic Figurative 1960's Gloria Dudfield
Located in Arp, TX
Gloria Dudfield (1922 – 2015) Untitled c.1960's Encaustic and charcoal on paper 16"x18" Unsigned Came from a portfolio of her work in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gloria had a Mast...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Encaustic, Gouache, Charcoal

In the fields
Located in PUIFLIJK, NL
Over the last few years Francien has created a series of paintings, which stylistically dovetail into its overall work. This interesting new series came about by the birth of her lon...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Lous and Y Diptych, From the series Lous and The Yakuza.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lous and Kakoma Diptych, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti From the series Lous and The Yakuza Acrylic and oil wax on fine art paper 255 grs. Overall size: 20.6 in H x 31.4 in W Individual size...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Sungazer I
Located in Dallas, TX
mixed media on paper
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

"Radiance" Abstracted Figure Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "RAdiance" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous figure of white and grey sitting in an interior of grey ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Life's a Bowl of Cherries, Paper, Painting Kerry Louise Bennett naive art
Located in Deddington, GB
Colourful and witty portrait with lively patterns and still life elements. Painted in acrylic on paper and framed in a gorgeous chunky black wooden frame. A small painting with a big...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper

"The Dancers" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "The Dancers" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts two ambiguous human figures of white and grey with a white and mar...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Red Symphony" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Red Symphony" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts two ambiguous human figures of white and grey sitting in an inter...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Spring
Located in Sempach, LU
Cardboard, ceramic paints, protective varnish, oil. The painting is framed in a passepartout. The backdrop is covered with 2 layers of cardboard, If desired, I can arrange it into a ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Cardboard

Horizontal and Vertical Figures, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Warm sepia tones in this classic Emanuel painting. John Emanuel "it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in..." Oil on board. Signed. Black wood frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"The Joy Of Eden". Large Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Francesca Owen creates wonderful images using warming tones and bold images in this painting. There’s a balance between humanity and nature on this canvas that is rare and very speci...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Dreaming of the Future
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 Gal...
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Picking Roses. Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are heavily worked with layers of richly applied paint, the result is paintings that sing w...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Watching Clouds Drift. Large Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Who doesn’t love the indulgence of just watching the sky; clouds endlessly swirling in intricate patterns and constant movement resonate deep within us. Francesca Owen has captured t...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

E and V Diptych, From the series Opposed Tendencies. Mixed media photography
Located in Miami Beach, FL
E and V Diptych, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti From the series Opposed Tendencies Acrylic and oil wax on fine art paper 255 grs. Overall size: 29.5 in H x 47.2 in W Image size: 29.5 in H x ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Lous and Kakoma Diptych, From the series Lous and The Yakuza.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lous and Kakoma Diptych, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti From the series Lous and The Yakuza Acrylic and oil wax on fine art paper 255 grs. Overall size: 20.6 in H x 31.4 in W Individual size...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Tulips & Girls
Located in Toronto, ON
Eaton writes "My paintings are constructed slowly and deliberately by building layer upon layer of vibrant acrylic colour. My approach is similar in the way areas are carefully deve...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

LV and LVII Diptych, From the series Lous and The Yakuza. Mixed media photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
LV and LVII Diptych, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti From the series Lous and The Yakuza Acrylic and oil wax on fine art paper 255 grs. Overall size: 20.6 in H x 31.4 in W Individual size: 20...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

L, K and B Triptych, From the series Opposed Tendencies. Mixed media portrait
Located in Miami Beach, FL
L, K and B Triptych, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti From the series Opposed Tendencies Acrylic and oil wax on fine art paper 255 grs. Overall size: 29.5 in H x 70.8 in W Individual size: 29.5 in H x 23.6 in W Unframed Set of 3 photographs...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Third Chapter, Suite #1
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney. This will be Gwaltney's second solo exhibition with the gallery and will remain on...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

"Z" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Z: Sax's object is purity of form and modulation of colour.  What kind of words could accompany this portrait. A study of the humanitarian in humanity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Silver Skulls. Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin’s Skull series form part of his Neo-Expressionist works. Berlin works with speed on these pieces, gives them a sense of urgency. In “person” they are electric and magnetic...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Silver

Sophie
Located in New York, NY
Sophie is an expressive and highly individualistic Post Impressionist work reminiscent of Chaim Soutine. Cottavoz isn known and celebrated for using incredibly thick paint that is a...
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1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Dark Red Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Field Oil on canvas 80x125 cm 2024 In her practice, Anna Vereshchaka focuses on the depiction of animals and the human body in combination with naive elements of the red color. Anna...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Keti Bubunauri - Portrait of Nobody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil, acrylic on canvas Keti Bubunauri is Georgian artist born in 1993 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. Her source of inspiration are people, th...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Byzantine Women
By Selina Trieff
Located in Provincetown, MA
The legendary and beloved Selina Trieff has been represented by the Berta Walker Gallery since it opened. She studied with Hans Hofmann in Provinc...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Large 1980's French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Amazing Bright Green Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French abstract, signed by T. Fabris Title: Abstract Surrealist Composition Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed Painting: 15 x 18 inches Provenance: private co...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Dark Red Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Look Up Oil on canvas 135x200 cm 2024 In her practice, Anna Vereshchaka focuses on the depiction of animals and the human body in combination with naive elements of the red color. A...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Dark Red Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
White Hearth Oil on canvas 55x85 cm 2024 In her practice, Anna Vereshchaka focuses on the depiction of animals and the human body in combination with naive elements of the red color...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Emergence. Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract painting
By Kate McKennan
Located in Brecon, Powys
Intricate and lively work Watercolour, Acrylic paint and Ink. On paper framed
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor

CONTEMPORARY British Figurative Artist Pastel Color Ed Burkes 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates himself to exploring the e...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Handmade Paper

Figures Language
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Artist certificate will be included with the painting. It is on canvas and signed lower right.
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Garden Rose Black and White
Located in Valencia, ES
Every artwork is hand-made and supported with a certificate of authenticity. Made in Spain, 2024. The frame is included. Package: protected cardboard box. Dispatching terms: 2-3 work...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Sandstone

"The Gallery". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Christopher Barrow has studied the smallest details of life in urban society and translated these details into engaging paintings. His scenes are familiar to us but also ever so slig...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

CONTEMPORARY British Figurative Artist Pastel Color Ed Burkes 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates himself to exploring the ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Handmade Paper

Yin & Yang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guided by her passion for life and her spirit, French Canadian painter Zabel creates vibrant artworks filled with romance and immersive textures. With a belief that art is all about ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

The Fifth Dimension
Located in Atlanta, GA
Todd Alexander is an Atlanta artist, armed with imagery, technique, talent and emotion inspired by all walks of life. Born into a family of artists the young Todd experimented with w...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

CONTEMPORARY British Figurative Artist Pastel Color Ed Burkes 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates himself to exploring the e...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Handmade Paper

CONTEMPORARY British Figurative Artist Pastel Color Ed Burkes 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates himself to exploring the ...
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Handmade Paper

CONTEMPORARY British Figurative Artist Pastel Color Ed Burkes 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates himself to exploring the e...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Handmade Paper

RAMON POCH FRIENDS 120 x 120 cm original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
95- FRIENDS 120 x 120 cm. original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production company ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

"Girl with Balloons La Vie En Rose" Figure in Haute Couture Oil Painting w Dog
Located in New York, NY
“Girl with Balloons” was created from a vision aritst Cindy Shaoul had during the height of the pandemic. She wanted to create a piece with a light heart but also translate a message...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bishop Wrote With Dirty Lines
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic, charcoal, pencil, pastel, oil stick
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Charcoal, Oil, Pencil

One Robe One Bowl: Contemporary figurative oil painting by Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin offers this exquisite portrayal of a classical maiden which he calls "endearing" ............. who are we to dispute that, she's also very beautiful. Artist Biography: Sa...
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

CONTEMPORARY Figurative British Artist Ed Burkes Red 2023
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Ed Burkes (British, 1994) Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

CONTEMPORARY Abstract Figurative UK Artist Ed Burkes 2023
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Ed Burkes (British, 1994) Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Louisiana Parish Oil Painting Out in the Countryside Framed Palette Knife
Located in Houston, TX
Louisiana Parish shows the people gathering for the Sunday worship in the countryside of Louisiana. Many people would go to the service in the morning,m go home for lunch and a nap and come back for the evening service. Sunday was a day of rest for these people. No shopping, no cell phone, a day devoted to the Lord. A versatile and prolific painter and sculptor, Kirby Daniel Rogere was born in Jeanerette, Louisiana on February 14, 1929 to Marguerite Minvielle and Kirby Serafin Rogere. He painted still lifes, landscapes and abstracts. Rogère's art was influenced by both his Cajun upbringing as well as by great artists, classical musicians and places from around the globe. His work is populated with dancers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Cubist Oil on Canvas, Gérard Andrès (1956-2020)
Located in London, GB
A large cubist figurative portrait, painting in oil on canvas, titled ‘Dialogue’. Signed by the artist to the lower right and to verso. Andrès was born in 1956 in Algeria and trained...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Magical Box Large Abstract On Wood Panel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Nicholas Wilton Born 1961, San Francisco, CA EDUCATION 1979-1983 College of Creative Studies, University of Santa Barbara, CA 1983-1986 Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA. BFA EXHIBITIONS 2014 Solo Exhibition Caldwell Snyder Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2013 Solo Exhibition Campton Gallery, New York City, NY 2012 Solo Exhibition Caldwell Snyder Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2011 Solo Exhibition Costello Childs Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ Three Person Show Stremmel Gallery, Reno, NV 2010 Solo Exhibition Gallatin River Gallery, Big Sky, MT Solo Exhibition Selby Fleetwood Gallery, Santa Fe, NM Solo Exhibition gallery Jones...
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Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wood Panel

CONTEMPORARY Abstract Figurative UK Artist Ed Burkes 2023
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Ed Burkes (British, 1994) Inspired by the belief that music, language, and art deeply influence one another, Ed Burkes, a highly acclaimed painter, dedicates ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

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