Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
NEO-EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
A resurgence of interest in Expressionism, Pop art, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and other movements gained steam among artists of the 1970s and ’80s, in part as a reaction to the austerity of the prevailing minimalism and Conceptual art of the era. A decadent, bold and brash art style called Neo-Expressionism saw painters returning to figural representation, creating highly textured works that were imbued with intensely personal narratives.
Neo-Expressionist paintings are sensuous in nature and highly subjective in meaning. Expressive brushwork, highly pigmented colors and layered forms and materials lent sculptural attributes to the work and were used to depict symbolic narratives from history, mythology and the artist’s personal experience.
Prominent figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat led the Neo-Expressionist movement in the United States with paintings and prints that were raw, emotional and often violent in nature. In Germany, Die Neuen Wilden (the “New Fauves”) was the name given to a group of postwar artists that included the likes of sculptor Georg Baselitz and Gerhard Richter, a painter and photographer who explored the possibilities of both abstraction and realism, sometimes in a single piece. The work of the New Fauves — labeled as such for its return to Fauvism’s textured brushwork and use of vibrant colors — shares commonalities with Neo-Expressionism, and Baselitz was a pioneer of the movement in Europe. In addition, Willem de Kooning’s pulsating action paintings and Julian Schnabel’s experimentation with the materiality of paintings also took shape during this period.
“I was trying to make paintings different from the paintings that I saw a lot of at the time, which were mostly minimal, and they were highbrow and alienating, and I wanted to make very direct paintings that most people would feel the emotion behind when they saw them,” said Basquiat.
Neo-Expressionism generated some polarizing opinions, with some celebrating the revival of personal subjectivity in art while others criticizing the movement for being too commercially driven and nostalgic. But most experts agree that Neo-Expressionism was a huge commercial success and culturally impactful, paving the way for the postmodern work of artists like Richter and Sigmar Polke.
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Style: Neo-Expressionist
POETRY OF LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
acrIcrylic on wotercolor paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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BEAUTY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
Acrylicon wotercolor paper.
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Untitled V
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Wisdom Uche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
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LOOK
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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ADVENTURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
acrIcrylic on wotercolor paper.
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FLOWERS FOR THE QUEEN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Markers on paper
Original art by Daria Kusto.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
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Untitled 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
TIME TRAVEL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
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Hunt Slonem "Scotch" Black Outline Bunny on White Background
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Scotch" Black Outline Bunny on White Background
A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame
Unframed: 6 x 4 inches
Framed: 8.5 x 6.5 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Panel
ABSTRACT FACES
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by Daria Kusto.
Acrylic markers, ink on cartboard paper.
Unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic, Permanent Marker
QUEEN OF THE ABSURD
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
Ink on wotercolor paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Hunt Slonem "Mexican Red Head" Multicolor Amazon Parrot
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Mexican Red Head" Multicolor Amazon Parrot
A single bird gestured in yellow, red and green on a white background in a vintage frame
Unframed: 10 x 8 inches
Framed: 13 x...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Panel
LOVE LIVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
2024y.
Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper.
THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
WITH CATS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by Daria Kusto.
Acrylic markers, ink on paper.
Unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic, Permanent Marker
ADVENTURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
Acrylicon wotercolor paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Manuel Pardo (1952-2012). Portrait, 1989. Oil on canvas, 11 x 17.5 inches. Unframed. Signed, dated and dedicated on verso. Excellent condition.
Manuel Pa...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil
ABSTRACT FEELINGS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
2024y.
Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper.
THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
WONDERFUL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
Original art by DARIA KUSTO
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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SKULL CAT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
Ink, acrylic on wotercolor paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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MAGIC ALL AROUND
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
Red Cross Belt
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
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NIGHT ADVENTURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by Daria Kusto.
acrIcrylic markers, ink on paper
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic, Permanent Marker
BUTTERFLY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by DARIA KUSTO.
the magic flow reality.
Markers on paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
FLY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by Daria Kusto.
Acrylic, markers, ink on watercolor paper.
Unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic, Permanent Marker
TIFE
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
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OUT OF THE DARK
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
2024y.
Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic, Permanent Marker
HI
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
MONKEY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
2024y.
Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper.
THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
WILD HEAD
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
The expressionist style is evident in the energetic and torn strokes, which convey the emotional intensity of the scene. The colors are bold and contrasting, creating a vibrant and c...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
Healing 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Blue, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
It takes a long time to heal as a human in this situation blue helps in calming the mind both physically and mentally blue also indicates serenity and contentment.
Shipping Procedur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
HAPPY TOGETHER
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by Daria Kusto.
Acrylic, ink on watercolor paper.
Unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic, Permanent Marker
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
Shipped well protected, unframed
Curated by Art Reserve & Angel Rivas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
ABSTRACT FACE
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
$118 Sale Price
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MERMAID SONGS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
acrIcrylic on wotercolor paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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FREAKY GIRL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
2024y.
Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper.
THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
MAGIG
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
2024y.
Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper.
THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
YOGA
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto.
Acrylicon wotercolor paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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SUN AND MOON
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO
The magic flow reality..
Acrylic on canvas
Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic
CAT STORIES
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
EXPERIENCE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
Original art by DARIA KUSTO
The magic flow reality..
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
ANGEL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Markers on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
Shipped well protected, unframed
Curated by Art Reserve & Angel Rivas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
DREAMLAND
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
IMAGINATION
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto.
Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
FISH FACES
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
pastel, acrylic markers on paper.
Shipped well protected, unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
Ragin
Against The Machine. Contemporary Figurative Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
It's long believed that "the machine" is capitalism and the oppressive structures at the highest levels of society. Renegade artist Basquiat became drawn into this machine and became...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Lady Day
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Homage to Billie Holliday. Created in his idiosyncratic New York City style Berlin, himself a keen jazz musician, pays tribute to one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, the legendary Billie Holliday. Nicknamed Lady Day...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,200 Sale Price
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Okpara (First Son) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
$1,800 Sale Price
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Serenity - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
$1,800 Sale Price
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EMOTIONS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Oil pastel on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
Shipped well protected, unframed
Curated by Art Reserve & Angel Rivas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
Hunt Slonem "Cloud 9" White and Blue Mottled Bunny
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Cloud 9" White and Blue Mottled Bunny
A single rabbit gestured in black on a mottled white and blue background in a vintage frame
Unframed: 10 x 8 inches
Framed: 14.5 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny
A single rabbit gestured in black on a light blue background in a vintage frame
Unframed: 12 x 10 inches
Framed: 17.5 x 15.5 inches
*Painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Nurturing 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Vicente Cristellys, Oil on canvas "Gina Lollobrigida", Late 1950s
By Vicente Cristellys
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Vicente CRISTELLYS (1898-1970), School of Paris, late 1950s. "Lolo", portrait of Gina Lollobrigida in Notre-Dame de Paris (film).
Arriving in Paris during the 1920s, Vicente Cristellys settled in Montparnasse like many of his colleagues from the Ecole de Paris. He paints characters and scenes largely inspired by his native Spain. It was after a bohemian period that he began to illustrate cinema posters and he managed to settle in the Parisian cinematographic milieu. For example, he will sign posters for The Big Sleep, The Man in The iron mask...
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1950s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Untitled 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Greenland - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000 Sale Price
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African Tribe 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Nurturing 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
ABSTRACT FACE
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed
I can do commissioned work of any technique, style and size, contact us without obligation
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
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Permanent Marker
$190 Sale Price
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Portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Manuel Pardo (1952-2012). Portrait, 1986. Oil on canvas, 11 x 13 inches. Unframed. Signed, dated and dedicated on verso. Excellent condition.
Manuel Pard...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Catch me !
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Sanglar was born in France in 1926. He draws with taste and talent from an early age, however, his family will only consider this a mere hobby. After studying law, he later took...
Category
Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil Pastel
Neo-expressionist portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, pink, green, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hunt Slonem, Enzio Wenk, Angel Rivas, and Sax Berlin. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Canvas and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Neo-Expressionist portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $77 and tops out at $27,000, while the average work sells for $1,600.