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Magnificent Large Zebra And Giraffes At Water African Art, 1980
Located in South Burlington, VT
(antelope) leather and mounted on board of Etosha Game Park in South West Africa about 1980. The art is
Category
20th Century South African Paintings
Materials
Leather
Africa's Stories, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
An original 12" x 16" or 30.48 x 40.64cm highly detailed watercolor and ink painting of an Eastern
Category
2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
To the Market 5 African women and girls, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Cameroon artist Angu Walters often paints an idealized vision of traditional African village life
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 31 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
Apoc Angels Before And After War - African Abstract Painting Blue Yellow Brown
By Daté Kodjo Amouzou
Located in Sofia, BG
"Apoc Angels Before And After War" is an African abstract portrait painting by the talented
Category
2010s Folk Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
"Anthropomorphic Figure, " Ink and Gouache Painting by Unknown African Artist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Anthropomorphic Figure" is an original ink and gouache on handmade paper by an unknown African
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache
The African and the Camera: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting of Camera
Located in New York, NY
Rodrigo Pedrosa
The African and the Camera 2017
15.5 x 31 in
Oil Paint
Figurative oil painting of
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Learn, Unlearn and Relearn Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
graduate of Chemistry from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Trained by Mr. Tope Fatumbi of Topfat Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Jak Katarikawe East African Artist, Painting of Hut with Moon and Animals
By Jak Moses Katarikawe
Located in Phoenix, AZ
: Hut and Animals with Moon. In excellent condition, framed.
The painting measures: 25" H x 36" W. Frame
Category
1980s Animal Paintings
Materials
Paint
"MOTHER AND DAUGHTER" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ART FRAMED 38 x 26 AFRICAN AMERICAN
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
quickly spread. Their paintings hang from coast to coast. Recently Rice University recognized their art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38 in W 26 in D 3 in
African Beauty
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African identity and individuality. Through the medium of Ankara collage painting, the artist skillfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas
African Girl
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Galley)
The colorful and flamboyant painting depicts a picture and beauty of a mild African girl with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
African Princess
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The canvas comes alive with "African Princess," a painting that serves as a tribute to the elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charles McGee Oil Painting "Squares and Things" African-American 1967
By Charles McGee
Located in Detroit, MI
"Squares and Things" painted by the eminent artist, Charles McGee, literally breaths his African
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
African Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy
By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The title of the painting, "African Radiant," captures the essence of the woman's beauty and spirit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 45 in W 43 in D 1 in
Happiness - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Children Art, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
his secondary education thereafter.
‘Femi’s foray into the world of Art started informally after his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
African Beauty -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The beauty of Africa lies in the faces of its people, a beauty that reveals itself to those who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Ethnographic Still Life, " Edith Kramer, African Mask and Shofar, Art Therapy
By Edith Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Weimar, Germany and was an artist and art teacher of note. Kramer studied drawing, sculpture and painting
Category
20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
African Boy II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Boy III
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Boy I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Boy IV
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Africa in Slumber
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africa in slumber, under the moon's watchful eye,
Lies a land of untold wealth and vast potential
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Mothers and Children, North Africa" Martha Walter, Impressionist Watercolor
By Martha Walter
Located in New York, NY
a group of watercolor paintings inspired by the artist's travels through Spain and North Africa
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Bulb of Africa 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
International Revue of African-American Art and The Village Voice, as well as being included in " 100 New York
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Bulb of Africa 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Bulb of Africa 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
African Children Suffer Famine and Despair in Hot Colors - Africa is Bleeding
By Victor Olson
Located in Miami, FL
An intense and powerful study of five undernourished and perhaps starving African children partly
Category
1970s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Graphite
Love and Flowers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ogbomoso, Oyo state Nigeria. Art has always been part of Odejinmi's as he sees art as his voice and draws
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Djibouti, African Landscape Original Israeli Watercolor Cityscape Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
and paintings at home and abroad, for which he won numerous local and international awards. His
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Voyage of Savagery and Servitude -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Little Africa on Fire - Tulsa Race Riot - June 1st, 1921” evoke the horrors of the Tulsa massacre, where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Rise and Shine - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa, Coffee, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art style.
Femi lived briefly with his grandmother, a connoisseur of old textiles, hand-painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Beauty In African 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A woman's polite devotion is her greatest beauty.
Painting
Charcoal, Acrylic on canvas
Size: 18W x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Rhythm and Blues -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Musical
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
volunteers as an instructor at an art developmental organization known as The Seed Of The True Vine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The sentinels Haude Bernabé Contemporary art drawing African art nature animal
By Haude Bernabé
Located in Paris, FR
Watercolour and ink on paper
Unique work
Hand-signed and entitled lower left by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Face and Phases - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Me and You - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Love Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ogbomoso, Oyo state Nigeria. Art has always been part of Odejinmi's as he sees art as his voice and draws
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
African American Mother and Child by Peggy Dodds Circa 1940's
By Peggy Dodds
Located in Rochester, NY
Fashionably dressed African American mother and child by Peggy Dodds (1900-1987). Large oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 46 in W 30 in D 1 in
"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
Zebra Mare And Foal African Wildlife Scene Safari Californian Artist Sculptor
By Douglas Van Howd
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
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Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Nevada born and Californian based wildlife artist
Category
Late 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Her Rebirth - 21st Century, Contemporary, Black and White, Woman, Africa Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
This painting depicts a young woman who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pencil
H 33.1 in W 23.8 in D 1 in
Eunice, Figurative Painting on Paper by African American Artist Bai
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
A portrait of an elegant woman with a leopard stole, Eunice, 2025 by African American artist Bai is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper
H 15 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Marcita by African American Artist Bai, Colorful Painting on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
, 2025 by African American artist Bai is 15” x 11” drawing/painting on watercolor paper. Fo the work
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper
H 15 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Sweetness Flying, Painting by celebrated South African artist, signed, framed
Located in New York, NY
, Johannesburg, South Africa
The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost
Mixed media painting on paper: Acrylic
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Enamel
"Circles of Life" African woman wearing blue circle earrings and black robe
By Janice Frame
Located in Edgartown, MA
"As an African-American artist in today’s world, I embody the vast differences found in our
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Resin, Acrylic, Magazine Paper
"African Diaspora" mixed media portrait of woman, gold headdress and graphic top
By Janice Frame
Located in Edgartown, MA
"As an African-American artist in today’s world, I embody the vast differences found in our
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Magazine Paper
City On The Sand - Contemporary African Landscape, Oil Pastel Painting
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
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
H 13 in W 10 in D 0.25 in
Mid Century Still Life with Burgundy and White African Daisies & Statue
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful vintage impressionistic still life with burgundy and white African daisies (Osteospermum
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"African Lily" red acrylic portrait of a woman with yellow and blue skin
Located in Edgartown, MA
Painting at Marimus Art School, whilst continuing to experiment with different media. After finding solace
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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
Silence in Africa
Located in New York, NY
ink and pastel on paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Ink
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
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie & Clyde Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Museum in Harlem; the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of African American History and
Category
20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
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
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
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
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Charcoal
H 29.53 in W 23.04 in D 1.19 in
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
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Charcoal
H 29.53 in W 23.04 in D 1.19 in
Reflections - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art style.
Femi lived briefly with his grandmother, a connoisseur of old textiles, hand-painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Invictus - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Cultural Commentary, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. Tope Fatumbi of Topfat Art Gallery; Adamasingba, Ibadan 2019. He is inspired by societal issues and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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Questions About African Art And Painting
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.