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Academic drawing of classical bust sculpture. 19th century
Located in Firenze, IT
This 19th century Italian drawing of classical bust sculpture in plaster showcases expert
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Mid-19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Sophia Stansbury - Early 19th Century Watercolour, Classical Garden Fountain
Located in Corsham, GB
, dressed in an Empire line dress, and small cherub at a Classical garden fountain. Roses and grapes grow on
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Sophia Stansbury - Early 19th Century Watercolour, Classical Garden Fountain
Located in Corsham, GB
, dressed in an Empire line dress, and small cherub at a Classical garden fountain. Roses and grapes grow on
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Diana the Huntress With Cupid looking On, Neo Classical Drawing
By Jacques-Louis David
Located in Cotignac, FR
. A fine and charming rendition of a classical subject made even more famous by the oil painting on
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Early 19th Century Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Crayon, Color Pencil

Sophia Stansbury - Early 19th Century Watercolour, Classical Lady Reclining
Located in Corsham, GB
This original c.1826 watercolour by the early 19th Century artist Sophia Stansbury depicts a reclining lady wearing an Empire silhouette dress, with two winged cherubs in a garden se...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting Eros in flight with mirror, phiale and fillet from
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting from depicting a woman with a drum and fillet, looking over
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting from depicting two fishermen in a boat with a seated nymph
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Series of 18th century French gouache and chalk classical old master subjects
Located in Woodbury, CT
paintings and drawings exsist. Their is a very similer example to this set in the Metropolitan Museum in
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1780s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Charcoal, Gouache

Adrift, Portrait and Figurative artist, Realism, Classical, Florence Academy
By Anton Zhou
Located in Houston, TX
Adrift is painted in the classical style of Realism that hAnton Zhou first learned at the Florence
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Red-figured vase paintings with small black
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Red-figured vase paintings with small black
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Black-figured vase paintings. From
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Red-figured vase with panel showing Greek
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Black-figured vase with panel showing Greek
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Red-figured vase with panel showing Greek
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Black-figured vase with panel showing Greek
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Black-figured vase with panel showing Greek
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Classical Greek Vase-Painting Archaeological Lithograph, circa 1850
By Eduard Gerhard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Classical Ancient Greek vase lithograph, circa 1850. Red-figured vase with panel showing Greek
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A Manade in Arles by Barbara Robinson - Oil on canvas 50x100 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Barbara Robinson is a leading contemporary artist of the classical school. His paintings are
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Esperanza (Hope)
By Jose Borrell
Located in Atlanta, GA
conventional figurative painting. Borrell says, “The majority of my works are feminine nudes through which I
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2010s Surrealist Nude Paintings

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Oil, Board

Harry Morley RWS (1881-1943) - 1920 Watercolour, Waxham Tithe Barn
Located in Corsham, GB
watercolour studies of street scenes and classical tempura figurative paintings, this delicate portrayal of
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Harry Morley RWS - Signed 1920 Welsh Watercolour, Tithe Barn, Wrexham
By Harry Morley
Located in Corsham, GB
street scenes and classical tempura figurative paintings, this delicate portrayal of a quaint farmyard
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1920s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Antique Watercolor Painting Muscular Male Nude Classical Roman Pose
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting: 20 x 13 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition; please
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Classical Head: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Latest opulent work from the artist's Classical Head series. Oil and gold leaf on board in white
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Love From 1970s - 21st Century, Surrealism, Figurative, Classical, African Man
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
classical paintings that evoke peace and calmness. Characterised by distinctive bulgy eyes, his works strike
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Classical Head
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
drawings exhibit a clear, classical form and a simplicity of line which strengthens the relationship
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Classical Head
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
embraced by the landscape, has developed into a consistent theme. His drawings exhibit a clear, classical
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Amphitrite The Cherubs - Enormous 18th Century Italian Classical Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
quality Italian classical oil painting dating to the second half of the 18th century. The makes an
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 18th Century Flemish Classical Oil Painting Travellers River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Travellers in Landscape Flemish Old Master, 18th century oil on on canvas, unframed canvas : 29 x 39 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition For...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Classical Frieze Paintings "Working Putti, Wine and Metals" by Vincenzo Bisogno
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th C. Classical Frieze Paintings "Working Putti, Wine and Metals" by Vincenzo Bisogno
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Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

American School Painting Antique Classical Interior View of a Gentleman Reading
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of a gentleman reading. Oil on canvas, circa 1890. Unsigned. Displayed in a blackwood frame. Image size, 16"L x 18"H.
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1880s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge French 1930 s Neo-Classical Figures Gathering Signed Dated Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed lower right & dated 1935 Title: Neo-Classical Figures
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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

A 19th Century French classical painting of Bacchus crowning Ariadne by Poncet
By Jean Baptiste Poncet
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
-de-Mure in 1827. He studied painting with Joseph Soumy with whom he copied master works at the
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19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rider and the Green Dragon-Pop art contemporary style classical bold painting
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
Byzantine" Chantzaras has a unique style all his own. This is a unique painting on Fabriano paper. It is
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Huge Early 1700 s Italian Old Master Oil Painting Neo Classical Palace Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Neo-Classical Arcadian Landscape Italian School, early 1700's oil painting on canvas, framed canvas
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Classical Grecian Maidens on Terrace by Carp Pond Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Maidens European School, late 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 36 x 24
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Huge Classical Oil Painting Bacchante on a Panther carrying a Spear, Gold relief
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Bacchante on a Panther" after the painting by William Bouguereau (French 1825-1905) oil painting
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20th Century Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A large French 19th C painting of Venus and Cupid in a classical surrounding
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
98cm.) Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel (19 May 1839 - 25 February 1929) was a French painter. His paintings
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Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Classical Portrait with Butterflies by Walter Satterlee
By Walter Satterlee
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist portrait of a classic young woman with butterflies by Walter Satterlee (1844-1908). Oil on canvas, circa 1880. Signed lower left, "W. Satterlee". Image size, ...
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1880s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950s French oil The Classical Orchestra Grand Piano Violins Musicians
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge Classical Roman Ruins in Arcadian Landscape, 18th Century French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Ancient Ruins French School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 35 x 46 inches
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Neo-Classical Ballerina , Paris, Royal Danish Academy Oil, Student of Matisse
By Carl Christian Forup
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
emphasize the painting's Neo-Classical atmosphere. Described by the art historian and critic Christian
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1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th CENTURY FRENCH OIL IN GILT FRAME - FIGURES IN CLASSICAL LANDSCAPE/ BRIDGE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School/ Date: French School, 19th century, Title: Classical landscape with figures Medium
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

17th Century French Old Master Oil Christ with Woman Baroque Classical Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ with Woman in Classical Landscape French Old Master, 17th Century oil on canvas, unframed
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Flemish school 17th Oil on canvas Classical Presentation of Jesus temple
Located in PARIS, FR
gilded wood Very good condition Our painting seems both close to the Venetian painting of the end of the
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Early 17th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

In the Moment
By Jose Borrell
Located in Atlanta, GA
conventional figurative painting. Borrell says, “The majority of my works are feminine nudes through which I
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2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th century French Neo Classical school, Study for frontispiece, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
18th century French Neo Classical school, Study for frontispiece, Brown ink and pen, brown ink
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1780s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

William Edward Frost, 19th Century British Classical Watercolour Drawing of Echo
By William Edward Frost
Located in London, GB
drawing lessons at Henry Sass’s School of Drawing and Painting. He furthered his studies at the Royal
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Neo Classical School, The Founding of Moses, ink on paper, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Neo Classical school The founding of Moses Pen and black ink, black ink wash on paper Monogrammed
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1820s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting a Libation scene before a pillar with young man and
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting a man and a woman, Technique : Copper-line
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting a term. Technique : Copper-line engraving with
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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting two women. Technique : Copper-line engraving with
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting an athlete holding wreath and a trainer. Technique
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting Eros and two women from a Paestan hydria
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving
By Pierre Francois Hugues D Hancarville (author)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting a warrior with helmet, spear and shield from the
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

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Classical Figurative Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of classical figurative paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Old Masters or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the classical figurative paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, black, gray, gold and more. Pierre Francois Hugues D'Hancarville (author), Eduard Gerhard, John Emanuel, Nie Jian Bing and Tom Bennett took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and engraving, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large classical figurative paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 5 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Classical Figurative Paintings?

The average selling price for classical figurative paintings we offer is $1,250, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $129,445 for the highest priced.
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    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

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