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Secret Pattern I
By Ken Polinskie
Located in Surfside, FL
, Harlemville, NY
1992-96 Artist in Residence, Sequential Art and Narrative Instructor Franklin Furnace Art
Category
20th Century Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled (Joe and Patsy LoGuidice at the Casa Luna)
By Larry Rivers
Located in Fairlawn, OH
first artists to really merge non-objective, non-narrative art with narrative and objective abstraction
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Large Painting Photo Collage Martin Luther King African American Civil Rights
Located in Surfside, FL
items that convey a personal and historical narrative. He notes that making art acts “as a ‘record’ of
Category
1990s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
FRENCH SCHOOL Venice Beach Chut les Barbizons! Cat Katze
Located in Zofingen, AG
. This introduces an intriguing conceptual dimension, combining narrative, language, and visual art. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$463 Sale Price
35% Off
"Across the Ocean" - Expressionist Seascape - Arch with Vibrant Green Sea Water
Located in Carmel, CA
transformative power of art. Natalia’s narrative weaves her trials into a broader expression of survival and hope
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
SUNSET – Mixed Media Wall Sculpture in Pastel Sky Blue and Neon Yellow, 2022
By Vera Vizzi
Located in FISTERRA, ES
contemporary wall art with narrative intrigue and vibrant color contrasts.
Details
– Technique: Foam clay
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
"Male Curve" - Stunning Expressionist Figurative Nude in Muted Earth Tones
Located in Carmel, CA
resilience and the transformative power of art. Natalia’s narrative weaves her personal trials into a broader
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Amara" - Textured Marina Seascape with Sailboats - Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
and the transformative power of art. Natalia’s narrative weaves her trials into a broader expression
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Lovers Point Afternoon" - Impasto Expressionist Vibrant Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
art. Natalia’s narrative weaves her trials into a broader expression of survival and hope, making her
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Ocean Realms" - Dynamic Textured Expressionist Coastal Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
recognition for her compelling blend of visual art, music, and dance. Born in Odessa, she graduated with
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Azure Waltz" - Large Textured Impasto Expressionist Rocky Ocean Seascape
Located in Carmel, CA
of resilience and the transformative power of art. Natalia’s narrative weaves her trials into a
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Violet Beauty" - Vibrant Textured Coastal Seascape with Purple Wildflowers
Located in Carmel, CA
for her compelling blend of visual art, music, and dance. Born in Odessa, she graduated with honors
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Jazzy" - Very Large Diptych Colorful Expressionist Jazz Band Figurative Scene
Located in Carmel, CA
and the transformative power of art. Natalia’s narrative weaves her trials into a broader expression
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Architectural Concrete Sculpture of Temple Remnants
Located in Bruxelles, BE
space, in a narrative that intersects personal history, art history, and the history of great
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Iyalode (Women Leader) -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
shaping contemporary visual narratives on a global stage.
Equally committed to art as a tool for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
I believe in life change
Located in PARIS, FR
personal and collective change, resonating with Mugabe's own narrative of overcoming adversity through art.
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Untitled, Figurative, Charcoal
Pencil on Paper Bikash Bhattacharjee "In Stock"
By Bikash Bhattacharjee
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
2015 – Dag Modern, Mumbai, India Modern – Narratives from 20th Century Indian Art
2013 – Christie’s
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pencil
Original The Weaver Diptych-Tartan inspired-British Awarded Artist-oil on paper
Located in London, GB
visual narrative.
Through her art, Shizico integrates this iconic Tartan motifs beneath layers of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sonshine
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
craft, fine art, and narrative into one radiant composition.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Textile, Resin, Paint
Price Upon Request
Architectural Concrete and Plaster Sculpture, 2025 -
Aqueduc
Located in Bruxelles, BE
, in a narrative that intersects personal history, art history, and the history of great civilizations
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Untitled, Figurative, Lithograph on Paper by Bikash Bhattacharjee "In Stock"
By Bikash Bhattacharjee
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
2015 – Dag Modern, Mumbai, India Modern – Narratives from 20th Century Indian Art
2013 – Christie’s
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Etching
Acrylic figurative painting: "Something’s in the Air”
By Stephen Hall
Located in New York, NY
powerful visual narratives, Hall's art serves as a catalyst for important conversations and aims to raise
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Architectural Concrete and Plaster Staircase Sculpture, 2025 -
Mur
Located in Bruxelles, BE
, in a narrative that intersects personal history, art history, and the history of great civilizations
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary expressionist woman
s figure painting "Red swimsuit, blue sea"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
sensibility and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold, expressive, and emotionally
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Echo of the Black Cat
Located in Zofingen, AG
symbolic storytelling.
Perfect for collectors who appreciate narrative depth, contemporary realism, and art
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Afternoon Mood – Wallén’s Skagen-like Swedish Coastal Masterpiece
Located in Stockholm, SE
underscores his role in the broader Nordic art narrative, where many late-19th-century artists later embraced
Category
1880s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Golden Calf
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Conversations in a Dream
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lightning
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Three Graces
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sunrise Color Field
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
She Rides the Sky
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Diptych Lock and Key, Rattling Cages. Porcelain Wall Sculptures
Located in Miami Beach, FL
not only in body, but in wholeness, power, and love. Focusing on the narrative qualities of art-making
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Floral Painting paper "Sun-filled flowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold, expressive, and emotionally resonant
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Paper
H67cm Swedish Horse, handmade folk craft circa 1800, highly decorative element
Located in Forest, BE
as music and art galleries, dance and narrative structures. Each of these art forms, both tangible
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Pine
Blue Rider Series #26
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Rider Series #27
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary abstract expressionist woman
s portrait on paper "In love we live"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
multicultural sensibility and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold, expressive, and
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Contemporary abstract expressionist floral acrylic painting "Roses in deep blue"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
multicultural sensibility and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold, expressive, and
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Blue Rider Series #30
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Rider Series #29
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Rider Series #28
Located in Bozeman, MT
.
Familiar myths are often recontextualized with narrative using a visual vocabulary of personal emojis
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract expressionist landscape desert painting "Mountain silence and heat"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Mougenot brings a multicultural sensibility and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Contemporary abstract expressionist woman
s portrait "Woman with ruby drops"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
brings a multicultural sensibility and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold
Category
2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Mid-Century French Pastel Beach Scene With Seated Woman Knitting and Parasols
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
works, family-focused figurative art, or beachside narratives, this piece would make a standout addition
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Excavation - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
narratives to large scale public art project and commissions. He has exhibited extensively in museums and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary abstract floral painting on canvas "The wild flowers of Provence"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
multicultural sensibility and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold, expressive, and
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas:
Consume
By Stephen Hall
Located in New York, NY
change. Through powerful visual narratives, Hall's art serves as a catalyst for important conversations
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract expressionist woman
s portrait acrylic painting paper "She who hopes"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
multicultural sensibility and a deeply personal narrative to her practice. Her art—bold, expressive, and
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Architectural Concrete Staircase Sculpture, 2021 -
Passage 7
Located in Bruxelles, BE
by examining our physical relationship to space, in a narrative that intersects personal history, art
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
One With The Tide 1 - 21st Century, Figurative, African, Dance, Body Writing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
canvas, where he breathes life into his narratives.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My art is movement, a rhythm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
One With The Tide 2 - 21st Century, Figurative, African, Dance, Body Writing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
journey led him to pursue Art and Industrial Design at Lagos State Polytechnic, now Lagos State University
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
), exemplify his ability to create striking, impactful visual narratives. Vaders' art continues to inspire
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
striking, impactful visual narratives. Vaders' art continues to inspire collectors and enthusiasts with its
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
), exemplify his ability to create striking, impactful visual narratives. Vaders' art continues to inspire
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
), exemplify his ability to create striking, impactful visual narratives. Vaders' art continues to inspire
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
. His art is characterized by abstract forms and surfaces.
The artwork impresses with dynamic, gestural
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Surely you’ll find the exact piece of narrative art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of narrative art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of narrative art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, brown, blue and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of narrative art examples over the years, but those made by Indira Cesarine, Craig Alan, Fiona Ackerman, Marc Chaubaron and Stephen Basso are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, fabric and acrylic paint.
How Much is a Narrative Art?
The price for a piece of narrative art in our collection starts at $0 and tops out at $5,807,050 with the average selling for $2,614.