$2,600Sale Price|60% Off
Jose Roybal San Ildefonso Pueblo Watercolor Painting, Pueblo Harvest Dance
By Jose Roybal
Located in Denver, CO
This original watercolor painting by San Ildefonso Pueblo artist Jose Roybal (1922–1978) beautifully captures the ceremonial Pueblo Harvest Dance, a celebration of community, traditi...
Paper
Large Roybal Oil Painting Children Balloon Whimsical Framed Canvas
By Jose Roybal
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A charming and whimsical oil on canvas painting in the distinctive Roybal style, featuring three playful children riding in a vibrant hot air balloon. The composition is filled with ...
Oil
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Joyce Roybal Original Painting on Canvas Musicians Signed & Framed Artwork
By Jose Roybal
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This charming original painting on canvas by Joyce Roybal features a whimsical group of musicians joyfully playing instruments in Roybal’s signature naïve style. With bold colors, pl...
Oil
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H 25 in W 28 in D 2 in
Joyce Roybal Original Painting on Canvas Musicians Signed & Framed Artwork
By Jose Roybal
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This charming original painting on canvas by Joyce Roybal features a whimsical group of musicians joyfully playing instruments in Roybal’s signature naïve style. With bold colors, pl...
Oil
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H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
Joyce Roybal Original Painting on Canvas Musicians Signed & Framed Artwork
By Jose Roybal
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This charming original painting on canvas by Joyce Roybal features a whimsical group of musicians joyfully playing instruments in Roybal’s signature naïve style. With bold colors, pl...
Oil
Antique Peru & Magic Bolivia Watercolor Painting, 61x71 cm.
By Pit Piccinelli 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
"Antique Peru' and magic Bolivia", by Pit Piccinelli, an Italian painter who lived almost all his life in those countries, among indigenous people - O/8171.
Paper
$5,000
H 29 in W 20.6 in D 0.5 in
"Fishing in the Marsh", Original Watercolor, Luicenne Epron, 1876-1947, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful watercolor and chalk work on paper by French painter, Lucienne Epron (1876-1947). Painted in the Egyptian Revival period, popular decorative arts style from 1880 through th...
Paint, Paper
$450
H 33.5 in W 45.25 in D 1.25 in
Carol Grigg 'The Guardians' Native American Watercolor Lithograph, 1980s
Located in Raymondville, TX
The Guardians by Carol Grigg watercolor lithograph circa 1985 featuring two Native American woman on horseback in pastel shades on off-white paper. Double matted with cutaway corner ...
Wood, Paper
$1,800
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in
Peruvian Expressionist Oil Painting Miguel Aybar Modernist Latin American Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Dimensions: (Frame) H 28.5" x W 35.5" (Painting) H 22" x W 30" Miguel Ángel Aybar Llauca, an artist specializing in expressionist painting, was born in Huancavelica and lives in t...
Canvas, Oil
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 10 in
Original Figurative Portrait Painting by Cuban Artist Juan Carlos Vazquez Lima
By Juan Carlos Vazquez Lima 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ARTIST— Juan Carlos Vazquez Lima Juan Carlos was born in Havana Cuba June 30th 1986. He Studied at Eduardo Garcia Delgado School of Art. He currently lives and works in Havana. PAI...
Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen
$305Sale Price|50% Off
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 2.37 in
ORIGINAL EXPRESSIONIST Scottish figurative oil painting by JEANETTE LASSEN
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Jeanette Lassen (1924-2008) Scottish TITLE: "Contemplating Their Next Move" SIGNED: lower left MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 67cm x 62cm inc frame CONDITION: excellent DETA...
Oil
Carol Grigg Native American Watercolor Lithographs, a Pair
Located in Raymondville, TX
Earth Healer and Mother Moon by Carol Grigg watercolor lithographs circa 1985 featuring Native American women on horseback in pastel shades on off-white paper. Double matted with cut...
Wood, Paper
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
"American Indian Dance, " Art Deco Drawing by Jean Target, 1930s
By Jean Target
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Evidence of Western Europe's fascination with Native American culture, dress and way of life for over a century, this vivid drawing uses watercolor, gouache and crayon to capture a g...
Paper
$3,600
H 33 in W 39 in
French Modernist Impasto Painting Ecole de Paris Children Rene Genis
By René Genis
Located in Surfside, FL
Rene Genis (1922-2004) Children at play Framed size: 33 X 39 in. Sight size: 23 X 29 inches It is signed at the lower right. René Genis (1922 - 2004) lived in France. Rene Genis is...
Oil, Board
Large Surreal Latin American Oil Painting
By Victor Del Castillo
Located in Rochester, NY
Surreal hyper realistic trompe l'oeil oil painting by Latin American artist Victor Del Castillo. Peaches, grapes and cherries in rich brilliant colors and incredible detail. Measures...
Canvas, Paint
$2,400
H 38.5 in W 28 in
Cuban Art Abstract Oil Painting Latin American Mixed Media Ramon Carulla
By Ramon Carulla
Located in Surfside, FL
Ramon Antonio Carulla (Cuban, born 1936). Artist signature to lower right. Label verso. Retains original JOY MOOS GALLERY label. Dimensions: 38.5 X 28 inches. Paper is 28 X 19.5 i...
Paper, Oil
String Trio, Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas by Joyce Roybal
By Joyce Roybal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Joyce Roybal, American (1955 - ) - String Trio, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, Size: 8 x 10 in. (20.32 x 25.4 cm), Frame Size: 12.5 x 14.75 inches
Oil
$2,100Sale Price|50% Off
H 48.75 in W 48.75 in D 2.5 in
Large Original Painting by Listed Artist Michel Moreau
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large portrait of a pretty farm girl with bonnet holding a basket and standing next to a harvest assortment of flowers and fruit. Artist brass plaque on the frame says Mic...
Canvas
$1,700Sale Price|32% Off
H 37.25 in W 45.13 in D 1.5 in
Large Oil Painting by Joyce Roybal, Three Young Musicians
Located in Miami, FL
An original oil painting on rice paper of three musicians by listed painter Joyce Roybal (born 1955). Roybal is well known for his whimsical cartoonish child genre paintings known as...
Paint
Shay Kun, Balloon air, Oil on canvas, 2017
By Shay Kun
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Shay Kun, balloon air, oil on canvas, Figurative, symbolist style, landscape, Israeli-american artist, Israeli art, 2012
Oil
$550
H 13 in W 10 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Native American Horseback Scene Colored Pencil Drawing in Gilt Frame
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An evocative vintage original colored pencil and graphite drawing depicting a dramatic Native American horseback scene, presented in its original giltwood frame. The composition cap...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand painted Chinoiserie 2 door cabinet. America, circa. 1930's. In the manner of Baker Furniture.
Walnut, Fir
Cubist Tabletop Still Life with Fruit
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Edgar A. (Ted) Batzell (1915=1996) Cubist Tabletop Still Life Composition, ca. 1960. Oil on artist board measuring 16 x 20 inches. Measuring 24 x 28 inches in a wide white frame. ...
Oil, Illustration Board
$1,245
H 38 in W 48 in D 0.25 in
Indigenous Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven Rug Blanket
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A nicely made, handwoven Native American Navajo green, beige and brown rug/blanket Would be a nice addition to your Native American collection or make for an eye-catching accent pie...
Wool
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Glass, Wood
$1,602Sale Price|26% Off
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in
The Billiard Player oil on canvas painting
By Fernando Botero
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: The Billiard Player Artist: Anonymous Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 39.4 x 31.9 in Period: c. 2000 Condition: Good Art Movement: Contemporary Figurativism, Neofiguratio...
Canvas, Oil
$1,774
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Victorian Vintage Two-Story Painted Birdcage in Distressed Cream Finish
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A charming large vintage two-tier birdcage or decorative aviary, finished in a distressed cream painted surface with attractive age-related wear throughout. The piece has a wonderfu...
Wire
Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Canvas, Oil
$4,500
H 49.25 in W 27.25 in D 14.5 in
Large Antique Early 20th Century French Wood and Wire Turreted Bird Cage
Located in Litchfield, CT
Large antique early 20th century French wood and wire turreted bird cage. Two parts with rectangular cage at the base. Each section has doors that open. Bottom cage measures 26 3/...
Wire
Curious antique tray with real butterfly specimens. Very rare
Located in Berlin, DE
Curious antique tray with real butterfly specimens. Very rare Solid wood frame with inlays. In the middle. A wide range of different species of butterflies in different colors. Extr...
Wood
Mid 20th Century Pueblo Original Paint Decorated Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic rarity is in all original painted surface with the original handmade drum stick attached. The top of the drum has a painted eagle (Possibly added later) and the base h...
Leather
$789
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in
Café de la Gare - Mid 20th Century French Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A superb mid 20th century French expressionist oil on canvas depicting a café de la gare (station café) as inscribed on the reverse. Numerous well dressed figures stand at the café ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,850Sale Price|22% Off
H 23 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Oil on Board Representing a "Mother and Child"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian mid-19th century Renaissance oil on board representing a "Mother and Child". The Renaissance revival style painting in the manner of a Raphaelite Madonna and Child, of a s...
Wood, Giltwood
$12,500
H 41.5 in W 58.5 in D 19.25 in
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...
Iron
$704Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 20 in
Rouen Street Scene Thickly Painted 20th Century French Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Expressionist School, indistinctly signed Title: Rouen street scene Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed. Size: painting: 24 x 20 inches P...
Oil, Canvas
$895
H 6 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who inhabit parts of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Signed on th...
Soapstone
$382Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 10.5 in
Back Streets of Paris Signed French Modernist Oil Painting 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, late 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition
Canvas, Oil
Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.
The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.
Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.
Find a collection of authentic Impressionist art on 1stDibs.
Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.
Because figurative art represents subjects from the real world, natural colors are common in these paintings. A piece of figurative art can be an exciting starting point for setting a tone and creating a color palette in a room.
Browse an extensive collection of figurative paintings on 1stDibs.