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Discover 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Children, Africa, Balloons
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. Benjamin's art speaks to the heart of the younger generation, art enthusiasts, as he portrays subjects that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Self Confidence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
following the path thus making him proceed to TOPE FATUNMBI who guides and mentors him in painting work
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of Dara - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Colour
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
transformative power of self-preservation. Inspired by the unyielding spirit of African women, this is my very
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Embrace (Nature) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I observed that her beauty comes from embracing herself. Her flexibility to switch from night to day and her open alms of embracing the two seasons. Therefore, embrace yourself like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

My Steeze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
was born in 1988 and resides in Ibadan. Art has been a lifelong pursuit for Daniel, and he remains
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Boss Lady - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Modern Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the context of African culture, a BOSS LADY typically refers to a strong, independent, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal

Peace: 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Oil Portrait of African Woman, Blue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
University, Zaria, where he studied Fine Art and majored in painting. He was among the top 25 artists in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Agogo -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Expressionist, Puzzle, Oil, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
-surrealistic paintings. He infuses a strong socio-cultural interpretation into his strict patience in searching
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Home Alone This Saturday Morning -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Nigeria. Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Steadfast Gaze 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
academic aspirations. Immersed in the world of Visual and Creative Art, John dedicated himself to the study
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Steadfast Gaze 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
academic aspirations. Immersed in the world of Visual and Creative Art, John dedicated himself to the study
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Steadfast Gaze 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
academic aspirations. Immersed in the world of Visual and Creative Art, John dedicated himself to the study
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

My Artificial Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African beauty, struggles and existence. Each paintings have a curative effect that helps examine surreal
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glitter, Acrylic

Monkeys in the Groove 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkeys in the Groove 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkeys in the Groove 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African art, culture, and nature. Influenced by his artist father, he paints to preserve memories and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

01/17/2023, 9:36 am by Calo Carratalá - Large vertical painting, baobab, Africa
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Africa are baobabs, which are used as shelter, for medicinal purposes, and in symbolic contexts. The
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Varnish, Wood Panel, Pencil

Where Am I? - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature, Boy Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, Nigeria. His overall practice involves painting, 3D modelling, and mural painting. As a full-time studio
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Blossom of Beauty -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ankara fabrics (African prints) both old and new into beautiful paintings that portray daily activities
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Madiba’s Nguni Bull I - Mandela, Former South African President, Original Art
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his family. He spent time with
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Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel

Madiba’s Nguni Bull II - Mandela, Former South African President, Original Art
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his family. He spent time with
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Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel

Tranquility -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Dress
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Tranquility" is a striking fusion of realism and abstraction, capturing the viewer's attention with its bold contrasts and evocative expression. The central figure, painted in grays...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Head Tie 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Women, African
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, Lagos State, where he obtained both his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Fine Art with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Head Tie 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Women, African
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, Lagos State, where he obtained both his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Fine Art with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bide Your Time - 21st Century, Surrealism, Figurative, Women, Africa, Globe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
(2014), which is a complimentary art school for children, where he imparts drawing and painting
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

CANVAS 141, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
acrylic painting on the canvas inspired by african art and contemporary art directions. Painting
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sisterhood 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Africa Love
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

Sisterhood 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Africa Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
where he specialized in painting. His works convey the power of the beauty of black African women, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of African Man by African American Artist Expressionist Brush Strokes
Located in Miami, FL
This Portrait of an African Man by an African American artist exhibits penetrating psychological
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1960s Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pen

Gaze 1 -Contemporary, 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women, Acrylic
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
tapestry of Africa. Art, for Ayomide, is more than visual expression; it's a dialogue between the past and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mary s Day Out - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
native of Osun State, Nigeria, born in 2001, has swiftly emerged as a prominent figure in the art world
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Strength in Root - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Strength in Roots is a powerful portrait that celebrates the beauty and resilience of Black identity. The subject's afro hair, a symbol of natural beauty and cultural heritage, frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Strong Beauty -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women Hair, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
figures, figurative painting of black identities, and other multi-disciplinary art forms. Amoo is
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Oil

Fly Me To The Moon -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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Into The Unknown 1 -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
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Into The Unknown 2 -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
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Let The Poor Breathe -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
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Eklo Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel colour flora art
By Haude Bernabé
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Signed and dated lower left by the artist
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Her Worth -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Modern Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting was inspired by the beauty and diversity of women, and the importance of recognizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Soul Sisters -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Love, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
2003 hailing from the western part of Nigeria, specifically Oyo in Oyo State. His love for art was
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Good Woman - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. ‘Femi’s foray into the world of Art started informally after his secondary school education when he
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Woman King -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Pixelated, Red, Crown Africa
By Olamilekan Okunade
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
and sabotaged, the painting calls for equity for all women in our life, be they mothers, a wife, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Disco Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Party, Love, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art style. Femi lived briefly with his grandmother, a connoisseur of old textiles, hand-painted
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Healing 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Blue, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
studied Art and Industrial Design in Lagos state where she obtained her HND in painting. She then went on
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
English, an English man will say demo-cracy but if an African man wants to say it in broken (pidgin
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Red Garment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Circa 1930 full length portrait painting of an African American woman in a dress
Located in Colfax, CA
artist's work. Peoples is known for her depictions of African-American people she encounter throughout
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1930s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Joy Within -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Woman Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
transform Ankara fabrics (African prints) both old and new into beautiful paintings that portray daily
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Vision of Hope 7 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
specialized in painting. His works convey the power of the beauty of black African women, the reality of life
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Splendor 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Floral, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
By drawing insight from these wonderful art pieces, we can gain a deeper understanding of the ways
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Never Back Down - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist renowned for his evocative figurative paintings that delve deep into the complexities of human
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

State of Mind 13 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Applied Arts, where he specialized in painting. His works convey the power of the beauty of black African
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sisters in Harmony -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Education, where he completed his studies in 2019, Sola has nurtured a lifelong passion for art, exploring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Free But Hungry 7 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Applied Arts, where he specialized in painting. His works convey the power of the beauty of black African
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

African Women in Market
By Stephane Magnard
Located in Houston, TX
Gathering of African women at market in watercolor of African Village by French artist Stephane
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

State of Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
lost the right value posture. This painting therefore captures a kind of disposition and posture
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bound By Time 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
.1993) is a highly skilled and expressive visual artist, specializing in painting. His passion for art
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Pencil

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Questions About African Art And Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African 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, 2023
    One 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, 2023
    Traditional 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, 2022
    Carved 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, 2024
    The 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.
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    Roy 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, 2022
    Jamini 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.
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    French 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.