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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
Twenty Five
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on birch panel
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Birch, Acrylic, Panel

Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century abstract figurative by North Carolina artist Charles Chapin (American, 20th Century), 1964. signed and dated lower right (Chapin 8/64). Condition: Excellent. Image size: 38"H x 28"W. Presented in painted slat rustic frame. Framed size:: 39"H x 30"W x 1". Charles Chapin received his BA from North Carolina and was associated with the Chapel Hill...
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1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres American, 1927-2013 Untitled, c. 1984 acrylic and ink on paper mounted on canvas signed lower right 19 x 16 inches Richard Andres was born in Buffalo, New York in 192...
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1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic

Of Grey and Colors by Gaetan de Seguin - Figurative contemporary Painting
Located in DE
Contemporary figurative painting with lots of details and movement. Beautiful statement piece for any art collection. Combining a lot of different colors in any interiors and settin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

5322 - Framed Figurative Abstract Textural Serene Earth Tones People Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss artist Edith Konrad paints figurative abstract compositions with mixed media on canvas. She layers her expression of her emotional response to the subjects with dynamic texture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Board, Canvas, Mixed Media

"abstract pink" PP25, Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic , Clay, Comic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

Surreal Ocean Dive – Figurative Female Painting in Coastal Dreamscape
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This striking surrealist seascape by Sula Repani captures a dynamic female figure mid-dive against a vivid coastal horizon. Bathed in radiant tones of sky blue, sea green, and warm a...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"1382 umbrella girl series" Abstract, Figurativ Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. Art Awards Winner 2019 - Art Fair Leipzig König combines modern painting with acr...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

"Mystery of leaves"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Executed in 2025 amid the full-scale war in Ukraine, this still life is created in an expressive, deconstructive manner, incorporating collage-like elements that reference the abstra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"It s the Rest of the World That is Moving" (2024) by Amy Hutcheson
Located in Denver, CO
"He Opened His Hand And I Put My Stories Into It" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas, by Amy Hutcheson, that depicts an abstract painting with colorful geometric ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Beach Hat, Oil, Impressionist, Contemporary Figurative Original Andre Kohn
Located in Maricopa, AZ
"The Beach Hat, series #9" by renowned artist Andre Kohn, comprised of a vibrant blue, yellow and orange palette. This original oil painting is on museum wrap canvas and measures 30"...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Waiting" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Waiting" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted figure in a warm interior setting. Artist Statement: Born: 1942 A solid foundati...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Morning Contemplation, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"In this painting, I wanted to further my explorations of interiors in dramatic lighting and the look of folds on unmade beds," explains artist Onelio Marrero...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Cuban 1998 Abstract/ figurative scene
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very Interesting and unique late 20th-century Cuban Abstract scene. Signed top left and inscribed on the reverse the piece has a great impact and presents. Influenced by Picasso with the Bull...
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract expressive figurative painting woman on canvas "No limits"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary, expressive figurative oil painting titled "No Limits" was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and marks a significant shift in her artistic journey. Part of ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

"girlfriends in the rain " RK42, Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

FACES OF UNITY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylic , acrylic spray on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube, From Spain.
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

FACES OF UNITY
FACES OF UNITY
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Georgian Contemporary Art by Tamar Darchiashvili - Between the Symplegades 2
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas, Tamar Darchiashvili is a Georgian artist born in 1972 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. In 1996 she graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Facul...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman s portrait paper "By love, we endure"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In her evocative painting titled "By Love, We Endure," French artist Natalya Mougenot delves deeply into the emotional and psychological landscape of womanhood. Rooted in a bold fusi...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Playing In the Blue Cathedral. Contemporary Surfers Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Walshe goes surfing!
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Contemporary expressionist vivid still life painting on paper "Two blue vases"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant still life, “Two Blue Vases,” was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and forms part of her ongoing Still Life Series, where she explores the poetry found in the s...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Midnight Swim, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A poised swimmer confidently sits at the edge of a diving board. Rather than a sunny beach, this painting exudes a dramatic and mysterious night scene. Bold con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Forgot 7
Located in Fresno, CA
"Forgot 7" Oil on Canvas features an abstract form surrounded by characters and a surreal landscape. The canvas is painted with shades of green, blue, yellow, and white. Frank Arnold is viewed as one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master guided by a personal mission to “turn on a light in the human soul,” through his passionate creation of “Messengers” from his deeper mind connection with Carl Jung's archetypal images, the collective unconscious, and Jungian Synchronicity. These unconscious forms from his deeper mind resonate as personal messages of universal acceptance, reaching out to the viewer. Arnold has been honored as IAD Artist of the year 2018 by International Artist Day, and 2013 FAC Horizon Artist Award. He has exhibited his artwork in numerous galleries and museums and is in collections worldwide. Arnold divides his working days between oil painting in San Jose del Cabo, Baja Sur...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
An abstract landscape of a summer garden. A vibrant mix of flowers and grasses, blue skies, and a dark forest in the distance. This is the kind of beauty we often pass by without not...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

2303 - Original Figurative Neutral Abstract Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss artist Edith Konrad paints figurative abstract compositions with mixed media on canvas. She layers her expression of her emotional response to the subjects with dynamic texture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Tired of being a goldfish
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Tired of being a goldfish" is a visual metaphor for breaking free from imposed expectations and roles. The work resonates with the Jungian process of individuation, where the archet...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary art, the family, figures, Paul Guiragossian.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Here is one of Paul Guiragossian's 1960s oil paintings on canvas. The artwork's size, without the frame, is 31 x 23 inches. The overall composition represents a family, with the figu...
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1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Marigold Dress 2 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers and people ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

Surrounded by Friends by Gaetan de Seguin - Figurative contemporary Painting
Located in DE
Contemporary figurative painting with lots of details and movement. Beautiful statement piece for any art collection. Combining a lot of different colors in any interiors and settin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract impressionist acrylic painting of a woman on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork, titled "Lonely seaside moment", by French artist Natalya Mougenot, captures the essence of a carefree summer day. The painting depicts a woman in a red dress si...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Uneasy truce, hands three figures friendship monochromatic abstraction
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This acrylic painting on paper can be framed or displayed easily by hanging with magnets. Tatana Kellner’s work is rooted in social issues. She has been exhibited in numerous venue...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

Bed Rotting I - Expressive Abstract Colorful Figurative Cubist Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Large Original Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Horse
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large scale abstract expressionist horse's head/eye, circa 1990. Unsigned. Unframed. Size: 60"H x 60"W x 1.5.
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

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

"Carnival" Heavily Textured Abstract Expressionist Figurative Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Carnival" Heavily Textured Abstract Expressionist Figurative Oil on Canvas Bold, textured, Figurative, abstract composition by California artist Harald "Harry" Dry Schmidt (American...
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1970s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

"Majestic Figure" - Abstract Figurative Aquatint
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful aquatint figurative titled, "Majestic Fiqure" by Lenore Simon (American, b. 1928). Signed lower right corner below edge. Titled below lower middle edge with medium "Aquatin...
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1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Archival Paper, Drypoint, Aquatint

Chroma 38 - original figurative abstract - female form - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Calvin Lai’s Chroma 38 (Lavender), oil on cradled board, is a w...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Abstract Composition" by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) signed lower
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition" by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) oil painting on board, unframed board: 36 x 28.5 inches Stunning original Cubist painting by the French abstract art...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Midday in Lombardy, 100x170 cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Midday in Lombardy, 100x170 cm, acrylic on canvas
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Piazza, Carnival Landscape Figurative painting of Venice, building, Dufy
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 25.5" x 29" The Piazza During Carnival by Alan Halliday, bursts with festive energy and theatrical charm. Set in the most famous Italian Piazza of Venice the scene is al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Expressionist -- Figure in Motion
By Norman Liebman
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold brushstrokes of deep green, black, burnt umber, gold and more result in an exciting, dynamic abstract by Norman Liebman (American, 20th c.). Signed "Liebman" lower right. Unfram...
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1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary expressionist still life painting "Bowl of apples and a pear"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist still life painting, created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her ongoing still life series that celebrates the beauty of everyd...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract acrylic woman s portrait on canvas "The power within"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In "The Power Within", French artist Natalya Mougenot places a strong emphasis on authenticity, suggesting that true empowerment for women arises when they embrace their most genuine...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Cotton Canvas

Contemporary floral piece inspired by Van Gogh "Vase with gladioli in August "
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Red Gladioli in August” is a contemporary still-life painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, depicting a vibrant bouquet of yellow, red, and dark pink gladioli arranged in a vase on ...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Art School - Large Oversized Original Textural Figurative Abstract Expressionist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Winter Evening
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Winter Evening” is a quiet and melancholic reflection on the beauty of winter’s stillness. The freshly fallen snow covers the earth like a soft blanket, while twilight deepens and t...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mid 20th Century French Expressionist Abstract Portrait Very Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Portrait French School, mid 20th century oil on board, unframed 36 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition though there i...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Edward Marecak Winter Witches 1990 Abstract Surrealist Colorado Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
“Winter Witches in an Upside World Interfering with Each Other” is a powerful 1990 oil painting on burlap by celebrated Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Signed and dated ...
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil

VI p.m. Horses series
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I was drawn to the dynamic intensity and elegance of polo, a sport of both tradition and thrilling moments. By using a circular frame, I isolated the scene, f...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary expressionist still life fruit painting "One apple, one pear"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist still life painting, created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her ongoing still life series that celebrates the beauty of everyd...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

MAGIC GARDEN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped rolled in a tube
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"Chanel Blue Silver Gold" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper, Mixed Media

Fanum
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on paper
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Contemporary abstract expressive figurative watercolor painting of a woman
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary figurative painting, "Live the Life That Makes You Happy", created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, presents an abstract and vibrant depiction of a woman, blendin...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Abstract Expressionist Composition on Black
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful and dynamic abstract composition by Ross H. Pollette, who also paints under the pseudonyms 'Max West' (American, b. 1948). Pollette has used oil, in...
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1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil

Contemporary impressionist floral painting on paper "Irises in a terracotta pot"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Irises in a Terracotta Pot” is a contemporary floral painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic irises and created as part of Natalya Mougenot’s ongoing “Floral” series. In this...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Lines And Dots
Located in Dallas, TX
ink & graphite on mulberry paper
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Mulberry Paper, Graphite

"Angela" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Inflatable Boat Beach -original figurative painting-contemporary watercolour art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Wood Panel

Dancers 26 - Minimalist Figurative Original Red and Black Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

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