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"African Youth with Gourds and Flowers, " English Art Deco Painting, 1946
By Stuart Maxwell Armfield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant painting executed in vivid colors, this view of an African male youth holding a basket
Category
Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Performer w African Mask, Asian Fan, predominantly black and white oil on panel
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
painting other women, the human face, and figure. Whether working with figurative descriptions or with the
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
French Modernist Still Life with African Masks and Sculptural Forms
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European modernism and African art — traditions that profoundly influenced 20th-century painters from
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gouache
$529 Sale Price
40% Off
Resilience - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africans. According to the Artist “My work of Art is created to express my inner feelings, I want people to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Iyalode (Women Leader) -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Arts (2021), BLK Arthouse, Nigeria’s Nike Art Gallery, African Artists Foundation, and Heineken House
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Concealed - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, where he specialized in painting. His works convey the power of the beauty of black African women, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Togetherness - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
subject. Kuti holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in visual art (painting) from Yaba College of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Aimasiko - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, simplicity, and purity, and represents the contemporary African version of emotions.
His technique uses thin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Innocence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa, Modern, Children
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
was enough.
That’s what this painting, “Innocence,” is about. I wanted to capture that moment before
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Olamide - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, Portrait, Modern, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, and great significance to life through painting images from beautiful African environments and art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Fine Art with a major in painting in 2009.
Embarking on his artistic journey, Obasi taught visual art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Fine Art with a major in painting in 2009.
Embarking on his artistic journey, Obasi taught visual art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Cloud Fishing - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature, Boy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, and human connection. My art practice becomes a form of contemplation, a way to slow down and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Hope - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Mixed Media, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
honed his skills at Oluwole Omofemi Art Studio and the Center for African Arts and Design Gallery owned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Fractured Innocence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
subject. Kuti holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in visual art (painting) from Yaba College of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
A charming illustration, by Irene
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Joyous - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Children
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Faith is said to be the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Even though we cannot see into the future, we rejoice in faith that everything will fall in pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue in Sunlight - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Hyperrealism, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
tapestry of Nigeria in art.
His works are majorly executed with oil paints, which is a medium he has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Money Bag - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Hyperrealism, Africa Market
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
tapestry of Nigeria in art.
His works are majorly executed with oil paints, which is a medium he has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy From Hood - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Hyperealism, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
tapestry of Nigeria in art.
His works are majorly executed with oil paints, which is a medium he has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Spinning Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Childhood Memory, African
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
-cycling because I transform Ankara fabrics (African prints), both old and new, into beautiful paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas
Butterflies -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
painting work.
Ayandare takes inspiration from the people around him and his pride in Yoruba culture. He
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Be Yourself - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
honed his skills at Oluwole Omofemi Art Studio and the Center for African Arts and Design Gallery owned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil
Sankofa -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African, Games, Growth
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
the world a glance into the tradition and culture of African people.
My paintings are meant to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Inner Peace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africans. According to the Artist “My work of Art is created to express my inner feelings, I want people to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Love - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, Couple
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
honed his skills at Oluwole Omofemi Art Studio and the Center for African Arts and Design Gallery owned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Silent Glow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
schooling and had his secondary education thereafter.
Femi’s foray into the world of Art started informally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Timeless Radiance -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
foray into the world of Art started informally after his secondary school education when he enrolled as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Insight 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
education thereafter.
Femi’s foray into the world of Art started informally after his secondary school
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Insight 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
schooling and had his secondary education thereafter.
Femi’s foray into the world of Art started informally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Angelic -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Nature, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
multidisciplinary artist based in Rwanda. Josue uses his art to connect people and tell a different story about
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Reincarnation -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, African Artwork
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
following the path, thus making him proceed to TOPE FATUNMBI, who guides and mentors him in painting work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ayanfe (Favorite) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African Modern, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
path, thus making him proceed to TOPE FATUNMBI, who guides and mentors him in painting work.
Ayandare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Reclining Nude — Mid-Century Modernism, Renowned African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
) participated in the rich mix of art programs and creative groups available in Harlem as he grew up, including
Category
1940s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Harvest is Ready - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature, Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
-disciplinary artist born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. His overall practice involves painting, 3D modelling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Peace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Impression, Africa Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Impressionist, Africa Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Insight 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
of Art started informally after his secondary school education when he enrolled as a trainee of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Bohemian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealism, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
mysteries of existentialism is the core of my art praxis; my technique rides stately on the back of free
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Ashabi Oge - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
painting.
In 2019, Azeez reignited his passion for art and made a remarkable comeback. His work has since
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Boubou - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Plants, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
multidisciplinary artist based in Rwanda. Josue uses his art to connect people and tell a different story about
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Children, Africa, Balloons
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, societal pressures, and hope with a unique style.
Benjamin's art speaks to the heart of the younger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
GenZ Lovers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Couple
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
subject. Kuti holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in visual art (painting) from Yaba College of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Arike - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa, Colour
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, performance art, and some other parts of Art.
He is the pioneer of the Harmonizm painting style and also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Good Time - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. Art has always been part of Odejinmi's life as he sees art as his voice and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Black Power, Attica Prison Riot Prisoners Racial Justice - African American Art
Located in Miami, FL
African American Artist Vincent D Smith makes a statement about racial justice. In this work from
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Ethereal Beauty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
path, thus making him proceed to TOPE FATUNMBI, who guides and mentors him in painting work.
Ayandare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Diversity of Thoughts -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, African
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
path, thus making him proceed to TOPE FATUNMBI, who guides and mentors him in painting work.
Ayandare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Quiet Vessel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Authenticity.
About Artist
Daniel Owoeye was born in 1988 and resides in Ibadan. Art has been a lifelong
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Woven Beauty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
relevance. The regal stance of the figure represents the strength and grace of the African woman, adorned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Standing Tall - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Men, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Nigeria. Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Mixed Media
Silence in Africa
Located in New York, NY
ink and pastel on paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Ink, Paper
Homecoming To The Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
skills in pencil and painting and has given her the confidence to express herself through her art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Somebody Call Me - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Expressionism, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Yaba College of Technology, where he majored in painting and studied art.
His legacy centers around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer
My Imperfection Gaze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African beauty, struggles and existence. Each paintings have a curative effect that helps examine surreal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Acrylic
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Mindscapes - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Home, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Nigeria. Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Genesis 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
pencil and painting and has given her the confidence to express herself through her art.
Olaosun
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
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Surely you’ll find the exact african art and painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 7 Modern versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a african art and painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right african art and painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, beige, gray and white. There have been many interesting african art and painting examples over the years, but those made by Stephane Magnard, Bernard Harmon, Nelson Mandela, Leslie Amine and Audrey Anastasi are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, watercolor and paper can add an especially memorable touch.
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- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The type of art that Rufino Tamayo painted was primarily figurative abstraction. Although Tamayo studied drawing at the Academy of Art at San Carlos as a young adult, the Mexican artist became dissatisfied and eventually decided to study on his own. Some of his most famous works include Watermelons, Three People, Moon and Sun, Woman in Grey, The Troubadour and Moon Dog. Find a variety of Rufino Tamayo art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French artists Eugène Boudin is famous for painting landscape pieces throughout his life that influenced and represented the Impressionist art movement. He painted a range of pieces in 1892, including The Mill Saint-Cenery and Beaulieu: The Bay of Fourmis. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic art by Boudin.
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