Large Figurative Paintings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Jute, Oil, Acrylic, Pigment
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s Nude Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Chalk, Charcoal, Pastel, Mixed Media
Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
1930s Nude Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Waterco...
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
1960s Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Ashcan School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Crayon, India Ink
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Waterco...
Watercolor
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Chalk, Ink, Pen
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper
20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Gouache
2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
1980s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Charcoal
Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Charcoal
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1970s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Feminist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Archival Paper, Watercolor
2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Pigment, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Crayon, Wax Crayon, Wax, Pen
Early 19th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Mahogany, Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Canvas, Paper, Charcoal
2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Archival Paper
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Canvas, Crayon, Pastel, Acrylic
1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Oil, Spray Paint
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
1960s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.
Because figurative art represents subjects from the real world, natural colors are common in these paintings. A piece of figurative art can be an exciting starting point for setting a tone and creating a color palette in a room.
Browse an extensive collection of figurative paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is a large painting called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A large painting likely refers to what is called a mural. Any piece of art that is painted or applied directly to a ceiling, wall or another permanent surface is called a mural. Some wall paintings are created on enormous canvases and then hung on the wall. Shop a variety of large paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The 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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