Expressionist Portrait Paintings
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
Woman with Earrings, Portrait of a Woman by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Woman with Earrings" is an oil on board portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon of an elegantly dressed woman sitting on a chair. This work features a second environmental portrait on verso. The painting is 40" x 34" in size and is signed "Harmon" on verso. Figurative expressionism in the style of Alice Neel.
Provenance: Estate of the Artist; Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio, Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Bernard Harmon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Harmon was primarily a portrait painter and a well loved teacher in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School and Temples Tyler School of Art, Harmon traveled extensively in Europe and South America. Beloved by many, Harmon taught in the Philadelphia School District for 32 of his 54 years of life. Beginning his career as an art teacher at West Philadelphia High School, in the early 1960s he became one of the district's artists in residence, traveling from school to school to demonstrate for students how an artist works. Returning to the classroom, Harmon joined the art department at Central High School where he taught for 14 years and became an innovator in art curriculum, developing a program offering advanced placement art classes to gifted students. In his final years Harmon became a supervisor, mentoring teachers and overseeing programs in the Philadelphia school systems District #1. During his short life Harmon taught collage preparatory art classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, summer classes at the University of the Arts, and a Saturday program for gifted children at Drexel University. Among Harmon's portraits were commissioned by Philadelphia Jazz organist Jimmy Smith and Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He organized many early shows such as the "Afro American Artists 1800 - 1969" at the Museum of the Philadelphia Civic Center in 1969. He was considered a Renaissance man by friends and colleagues for his interests not only in art but music and theater as well. He was familiar and friends with many other African American artists such as Doc Thrash, Selma Burke...
Category
1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Contemporary Expressionist portrait woman acrylic on canvas "Silent Power"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Silent Power" is a contemporary expressionist portrait by French artist Natalya Mougenot, infused with elements of Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, and Modern Naïve Art. It forms par...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Colours
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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Dan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Potter, Expressionist Portrait of a Young Man by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"The Potter" is an interior portrait of a young man working on a vase at his potter's wheel by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 24.25" x 14" oil on cardboard painting is signed "Harmon" in the lower left and it is framed in a new black wood frame. Figurative expressionism in the style of Alice Neel.
Bernard Harmon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Harmon was primarily a portrait painter and a well loved teacher in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School and Temples Tyler School of Art, Harmon traveled extensively in Europe and South America. Beloved by many, Harmon taught in the Philadelphia School District for 32 of his 54 years of life. Beginning his career as an art teacher at West Philadelphia High School, in the early 1960s he became one of the district's artists in residence, traveling from school to school to demonstrate for students how an artist works. Returning to the classroom, Harmon joined the art department at Central High School where he taught for 14 years and became an innovator in art curriculum, developing a program offering advanced placement art classes to gifted students. In his final years Harmon became a supervisor, mentoring teachers and overseeing programs in the Philadelphia school systems District #1. During his short life Harmon taught collage preparatory art classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, summer classes at the University of the Arts, and a Saturday program for gifted children at Drexel University. Among Harmon's portraits were commissioned by Philadelphia Jazz organist Jimmy Smith and Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He organized many early shows such as the "Afro American Artists 1800 - 1969" at the Museum of the Philadelphia Civic Center in 1969. He was considered a Renaissance man by friends and colleagues for his interests not only in art but music and theater as well. He was familiar and friends with many other African American artists such as Doc Thrash, Selma Burke, Paul Keene...
Category
1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Zulu Dancers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
‘Zulu Dancers’
Signed bottom right Hardman, titled on a sticker at the reverse and with address Walton End, Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, and Price 45 gns.
Oil on board, 99 x 87...
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20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$8,885 Sale Price
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Rabbi Portrait, Acryclic on Canvas
By Moshe Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
Highly textured portrait of an elderly rabbinic sage.
Moshe Katz was born March 2, 1937 in Bucharest, Romania. With his parents, he fled the Nazis and with much difficulty successf...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Floating Bloom -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Rose
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Ola...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spiral of Dreamscapes -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a meadow of white roses, a figure lies in surrender—
eyes closed, body adrift,
as though the earth itself has lulled them into rapture.
The roses are not still.
they breathe, they...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Not Speaking, Expressionist Portrait of Mother and Son by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Not Speaking" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 36" x 40" oil on board portrait of a mother and her son is painted in a vibrant color pale...
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Into The Light 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A garden of broken vows—
where lilies bloom with ash in their throats
and mirrors drip with the sweat of secrets.
Two shadows entwine,
Yet one dissolves into smoke,
The other crumble...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Verdant Soul 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Mixed Media, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Verdant Soul speaks of transformation, just like how felled trees sprout little grasses after a time of abandonment, so too do forgotten parts of ourselves begin to grow again. From ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Verdant Soul 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Mixed Media, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Verdant Soul speaks of transformation, just like how felled trees sprout little grasses after a time of abandonment, so too do forgotten parts of ourselves begin to grow again. From ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Elegance and Refinement: Portrait of Princess Dorothy -21st Century Contemporary
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This exquisite portrait painting of Princess Dorothy is a testament to the artist's skill and attention to detail. The painting captures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Family Seated on a Bench at the Port
Located in London, GB
'Family Seated on a Bench at the Port', oil on board, by François Diana (circa 1970s). A painting with a very wholesome, homespun theme harks back to a more innocent time. A family i...
Category
1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,197 Sale Price
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Quiet Vessel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
So many memories, thoughts, and feelings we never want to forget—they refuse to fade away.
In this place, the clock does not tick; everything is suspended in time.
It is as if the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
New Realism Watercolor Portrait of a Young Girl by Siebert
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is not a joyful young girl free of worry. Instead, based on her expression in 1922 when this portrait was done, the sitter’s childhood was effectively over. With one of her two ...
Category
1920s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"The Polo Player" Pierre Bosco (Italy/France) 1909-1993) circa 1950s
By Pierre Bosco
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"The Polo Player"
Pierre Bosco, (1909-1993)
Oil n canvas
Signed lower right
15 x 12 inches
Pierre Bosco showed an interest in art at an early age. His commitment and dedication to ...
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,400 Sale Price
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Boy With Dream in His Eyes -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a world that often silences hope, he dared to dream. With nothing but fire in his heart and vision in his eyes, the boy stood tall against the storms of doubt and fear. He had no ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
1957 Vintage Mid Century Modern Portrait Oil Painting - Behind the Mask
Located in Bristol, GB
BEHIND THE MASK
Size: 43 x 35 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A bold and enigmatic mid-century figurative portrait, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.
The composition dep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bountiful Harvest -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Realism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a metaphor for a blessing on its way. Also, it captures the quiet edge between waiting and receiving; the moment when nothing has changed, but everything feels diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
First pressure Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist colour
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
OIl paint on canvas
Hand-signed on the back by the artist
“At first glance, we are invited to a colorful carnival. Everything is movement here! As if Julien Wolf had tried to captur...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Her Solace - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In such a world, so chaotic. Snares and spells revolving. Finding one’s peace can be very demanding. Living life, very.
Man cannot live without a pacifier, one that helps him recove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Woman in Blue
, Nuremberg, Nahuel Huapi region, Argentina
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'H. Lauer' for Hans Lauer, (Argentine-German, 1902-1989) and dated 1965.
Hans Lauer emerges as a sympathetic chronicler of Patagonian light, a German-born landscapist who made Argentina his country and Bariloche his enduring motif. Born in Nuremberg in 1902, he emigrated to Argentina in 1920 and fixed his practice in the Nahuel Huapi region, painting the blue-white atmospheres of the lake basin and the sheltering stands of native forest with a direct, self-taught hand; he remained rooted there until his death in Bariloche in 1989. Contemporary reports place him working across northern Patagonia—San Martín de los Andes among his circuits—where he translated the temperate Andean palette into sober oils and watercolors keyed to weather and season rather than to metropolitan fashions. Autodidact by formation, he belongs to that émigré cohort who stitched European discipline to local terrain, and by the 1950s–60s his production reflects an assured, observational plein-air habit that privileges structure over effect. While Bariloche provided the studio and the subject, his name also circulates in Buenos Aires contexts through collectors and dealers who sought Patagonian views during the mid-century tourism boom, an afterlife that helped keep his vistas in the market even as he remained geographically anchored to the south. Within the regional history of Argentine painting...
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coco the Clown in Top Hat and Bow Tie. Milan School, Italian Oil on Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Expressionist oil on canvas portrait of a clown by Italian artist Luciano Morterra. Signed bottom right and dated 1976 to the bottom left and presented in a period frame under glass....
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Oil Framed Painting - Portrait in Sepia
Located in Bristol, GB
PORTRAIT IN SEPIA
Size: 72 x 56 cm (including frame)
Oil on Board
A large and striking mid century modernist portrait in oil, painted onto board.
With a very distinctive dark sepia...
Category
1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
King
s Pride - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Women, Horse rider
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The fragrance of rank and power,
Coming from one whose strength is infallible.
Son of the soil, man of the world.
The image of a deity, a real demi- God.
Men and women stop and pause...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Timeless -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern Women, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Awofadeju Solom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
My Steeze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
My Steezz
"Steez" = composure + values + identity + inner
Standard - something unbending, no matter the storm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemplative Moment
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Bakare Babatunde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,240 Sale Price
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Sisterhood -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Dan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Late Winter (self portrait) earth tones, abstracted gestural portrait
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An expressive and introspective portrait of a man, rendered in a loose, gestural style that emphasizes texture, color and emotion over realism. The composition is dominated by the fa...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Young Spanish Girls, Oil on paper
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on paper by Edouard Goerg (1893-1969), France, 1937-1938. Two young Spanish girls. Measurements : with frame: 61.3x51.8 cm - 24.1x20.4 inches, view: 39x28.6 cm - 15.4x11.25 inche...
Category
1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Boy London 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Dan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
$1,880 Sale Price
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Love and Bond 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a common thread that binds us all, and that is our shared humanity. Everyone has a general desire in their heart - to be seen, heard and understood. Each of us has dreams, f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Supper is not over ! - Julien Wolf, Contemporary Expressionist Painting
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
Oil on canvas
2019
Signed
Unique work
Julien Wolf is a French painter who was born in Strasbourg in 1981, France.
In 2007, he graduated and obtained the DNSEP Art and Decorative Art section...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed En Grisaille Self Portrait Three-Quarter Nude Torso Heroic Pose Ca 1925
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Alexandre-Louis Martin.
Belgian ( b.1887 - d.1954 ).
Self-Portrait Of The Artist.
Oil On Canvas.
Signed On The Reverse Of The Canvas.
Image size 22.4 inches x 16.9 inches ( 57cm x 43...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tribal Identity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Tribal Identity" captures the essence of both tradition and individuality, showcasing a woman with intricate tribal marks artistically etched on her face. The markings symbolize her connection to a specific tribe or community, serving as a visual representation of her heritage and cultural background. Bakare masterfully captures the woman's expression, reflecting her strength, resilience, and pride.
In an era of globalization and homogenization, the importance of preserving cultural heritage cannot be overstated. "Tribal Identity" serves as a powerful reminder of the richness and diversity present in various cultures worldwide. The artwork encapsulates the struggles faced by communities striving to maintain their unique traditions, amidst the pressures of assimilation and modernization. It urges viewers to appreciate and celebrate the wealth of knowledge, customs, and beliefs that make up our global tapestry.
Through "Tribal Identity," Tunde Bakare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Oil
$1,920 Sale Price
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Abstract Expressive woman
s portrait acrylic on paper "What she holds within"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait "What she holds within "was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot. With her hand gently resting against her chin and...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Large Oil Painting Circus Scene Clowns Rediscovered NY Artist Jonah Kinigstein
Located in Surfside, FL
Jonah Kinigstein
"Death of a Clown"
Large Oil on Board Painting of macabre circus scene with clowns
Hand signed lower left and signed and titled verso
Frame: 55 X 43 Image: 48 X 36
...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
In Bloom - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Black and White
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
As in the process of the creation of In Bloom, a blatant ensembling of thoughts and becoming lurked around the process, masked and dropped against a suspended figure in an intimate-a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Killed in Action (Paramour Lover 2) -21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
After a long journey her paramour lover was killed during an intense firefight in the military service, she was shocked when she heard about this cause her dead lover had told her on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait of Young Girl Gouache Painting by Max Moreau, circa 1950
By Max Moreau
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Portrait in Gouache by Belgian Artist Max Moreau (1902–1992)
A beautifully executed mid-century portrait depicting a young girl with gentle features and a serene expression, ev...
Category
1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Rebecca - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral, Modern, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Born in 1993 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Confidant 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A confidant is someone you trust deeply and confide in. They typically share personal thoughts, feelings, and secrets that you might not feel comfortable sharing with others. Dependi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Almost Arrived -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Realism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a metaphor for a blessing on its way. Also, it captures the quiet edge between waiting and receiving; the moment when nothing has changed, but everything feels diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,040 Sale Price
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She
s Always Behind My Back -21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Love, Family
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting is about the human relationship between brothers and sisters, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. How they fought, stood, and supported each other with love, shari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sporadic fulmination-Julien Wolf 21st Century Contemporary Expressionist Drawing
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
Pastel and charcoal on paper
2020
Signed
Unique work
Julien Wolf is a French painter born in 1981 in Strasbourg, France.
In 2007, he graduated from the DNSEP Art section at the St...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
Whimsical Mother Alkebulan - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Awofadeju Solom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Stone
Her Shattered Heart - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A soul that finds happiness after a broken heart and she decides to be single for the rest of her life. She wanted to travel, live abroad, gain new experiences and didn’t want to sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
I
m Alright, Just Here 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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"I'm Alright, Just Here" is a captivating artwork that captures the viewer's attention with its tender depiction of a young girl. The artist skillfully brings the subject to life, with delicate brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail. The girl's features are portrayed with remarkable precision, revealing a sense of innocence and vulnerability that tugs at the heartstrings.
The expression on the girl's face speaks volumes—a delicate blend of calmness and introspection. Her eyes, a window to her soul, radiate a sense of quiet strength and resilience, hinting at a pearl of wisdom beyond her years. Simon's choice to depict the girl alone, with no external distractions, creates a sense of intimacy and invites viewers to connect with her inner world.
"I'm Alright, Just Here" explores the themes of solitude, self-reflection, and the resilience of youth. The title itself offers insight into the subject's state of mind—an assurance that she is content and at peace in her presence. It serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of finding solace within oneself, even amidst the chaos and noise of the world.
The young girl's presence in the artwork represents the universal experience of navigating the complexities of life. Her portrayal invites viewers to reflect on their journey, prompting questions about the inner strength we possess and the moments of introspection we all seek. She becomes a mirror, reminding us to find moments of stillness and self-care, where we can gather strength and nurture our well-being.
The muted color palette employed by Simon contributes to the contemplative mood of the artwork. Soft, earthy tones evoke a sense of serenity and harmony, further enhancing the atmosphere of quiet introspection. The artist's careful attention to the interplay of light and shadow adds depth to the girl's expression, underscoring the layers of emotion and resilience that lie beneath the surface.
Obeka Simon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Dress with irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I melded oil paints to captivate the timeless dance of nature with human grace. Inspired by the delicate irises swaying in a serene field, I portrayed a figure harmoni...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
We
ve Got The Phunk 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Oso...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer
Recovery - Julien Wolf, 21st Century, Contemporary Expressionist Painting
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
Oil on canvas
2019
Signed
Unique work
Julien Wolf is a French painter who was born in Strasbourg in 1981, France.
He graduated in 2007 at the DNSEP Art and Decorative Art section...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Echoes of the Mind 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Bey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Into The Unknown 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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About Artist
Ola...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,240 Sale Price
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Survival colour - Julien Wolf, 21st Century, Contemporary Expressionist Drawing
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
Pastel and charcoal on paper
2020
Signed
Unique work
Julien Wolf is a French painter born in 1981 in Strasbourg, France.
In 2007, he graduated from the DNSEP Art section at the St...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
Not Bounded
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,200 Sale Price
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Odd Tales From an Old Flame -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A dream spills open like an old book without words—
Its pages breathe smoke and feathered wings,
keys that unlock nothing, clocks that refuse to tell time.
In the half-light, a figur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Guy in Hat - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Acrylic Drip, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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About Artist
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"DREAMS IN THE EYES" portrait , painting acrylic on canvas, big size.
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
They say that an entire universe is hidden in every gaze.
"Dreams in the Eyes" is a window into the infinite space of the soul, telling the story of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel
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