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The Forgotten: Surreal Figurative Painting of Insect Man by Luis Xiua
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This surreal figurative painting titled "The Forgotten" by Lius Xiua, measuring 31" x 65" inches
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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H 31.5 in W 65.36 in D 0.4 in
The Dance of a Million Dead Insects, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sandra Boskamp
Located in Yardley, PA
Original painting by Austin based artist Sandra Boskamp :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Marked Flight Paths of Various Insects on a Map of, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
complex relationships among simple bugs. In this painting, I tried to depict the movement of life through
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Hovering, surrealist egg tempera insect and skyscape painting
By Douglas Safranek
Located in New York, NY
, highly detailed brushstrokes add to the insects' uncanny presence.
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Illustration Board, Egg Tempera
Antique English 19th century Horse, Hunter with terrier in a landscape.
By James Barenger
Located in Woodbury, CT
artist who exhibited paintings of insects at the Society of Artists and Royal Academy, and Sarah Woollett
Category
1830s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 32 in W 37 in
Moth I, Composition with Insect - Night Butterflies - Contemporary Painting
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in
Cricket, Composition with Insect - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Animals
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Pocket Ladybird 2, Original painting, Still life, Insect
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Ladybird 2 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.99 in
"SATURDAY AFTERNOON", painting, surrealist dream, giant insect, sci-fi paranoia
By Tony Geiger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
drugged by the insect – add up to a 1950's science fiction paranoia.
Tony Geiger has said his paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Blue Madonna With Flowers And Insects. Pop Surrealism Painting. Framed.
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
the realm of bacteria, insects, and plants – a realm we inhabit through the journey we call life
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
"TO THE INFIRMARY", surrealist painting, saints, insects, path, dream, religious
By Tony Geiger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
TO THE INFIRMARY is a new oil on linen surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York artist Tony Geiger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Moth 3, Composition with Insect - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Animals
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in
Moth II, Composition with Insect - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Animals
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in
Camellias and Bumblebee - contemporary colourful flower insect gold oil painting
By Clive Meredith
Located in London, GB
Working in oils in a traditional representative style and also incorporating precious metal leaf into some of my more decorative pieces, developing my own unique approach to mixed me...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Clive MeredithCamellias and Bumblebee - contemporary colourful flower insect gold oil painting, 2021
H 14.18 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Butterflies & Insects
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting: 13 x 19 inches
good condition
provenance: from the artists estate, France
Josine Vignon (1922
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Oil Pastel
Risvegli Oil Painting on Panel Woman Portrait Animals Insect Flower In Stock
By Tino Luciano
Located in Utrecht, NL
Risvegli Oil Painting on Panel Woman Portrait Animals Insect Flower In Stock
Tino Luciano (1953
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
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H 10.63 in W 13.78 in
Pocket Peacock Butterfly 2, Original painting, Still life, Butterfly, Insect
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Peacock Butterfly 2 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.99 in
Unframed Collection Painted Scientific Illustrations of Various Insects
Located in New York, NY
Unframed Collection painted scientific illustrations of various insects from the early 20th century
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paper
Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Located in Palm Beach, FL
species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious vivid colors. Presented under glass in a frame
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paint
Chinese Contemporary Art by Hongda - Insect
Located in Paris, IDF
essence of the world. Convey personal insights into reality and the pursuit of idealism. He uses painting
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Sailcloth, Oil
Oil Painting Lady with Insect by Jean-Pierre Clement "Nocturn" French Artist
By Jean-Pierre Clement
Located in Toledo, OH
Framed oil painting on board of young lady with insect by French artist Jean-Pierre Clement
Category
20th Century European Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 18.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
Abstract Mixed Media Artwork, "Abstract Insect #2"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a mixed media artwork by artist duo Monty Montgomery and Tony Philippou as “Kaleidoskull”. Its dimensions are 5" x 7" x 1.5" and it is Aerosol, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Crade...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Contemporary Pop Surrealistic Portrait. Pirate with plants and insects
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
unawareness regarding our role in the world.
This painting was originated as a commission for the exhibition
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
No Reserve
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Pop Surrealistic Antropomorphic Figure with Plants Insects Brackets
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
humans with the living world.
This painting was originated as a commission for the exhibition
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Vibrant Colourfull Contemporary Pop Surrealist Portrait With Insects And Flowers
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Anthropomorphic figure created by accumulating representations of flowers, plants, insects, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 0.99 in
Vibrant Pop Surrealist Portrait. Woman. Fluorescent Colors, Insects And Plants
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Anthropomorphic figure created by accumulating representations of flowers, plants, insects, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 0.99 in
"Self-Portrait as Insect Greeting Another, " Conrad Fried, Modern Abstract
By Conrad Fried
Located in New York, NY
Conrad Fried (1918 - 2009)
Self-Portrait as Insect Greeting Another, 1994
Oil on canvas
27 3/4 x 22
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Located in Palm Beach, FL
species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious vivid colors. Presented under glass in a frame
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Still life of roses with insects, original oil on board, late 20thC, German
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
This beautiful depiction of delicate roses and intricate insects is a unique and original oil-on
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Pop Surrealist Anthropomorphic Figure with Plants, Insects, and a Little Toy
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Creepy anthropomorphic figure created by accumulating representations of flowers, plants, insects
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 0.99 in
Botanical Still Life with Insects, Continental, Early 19th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
A fine continental botanical still life painting with insects,
possibly Scandinavian,
Gouache and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Paint
Adversary, Female Figure, Insect Wing on Cloudy Sky, Oil on Panel
By Juan Barragán
Located in Chicago, IL
Adversary is the Hebrew definition of the word Satan. In the New Testament, Satan becomes the being that stands in direct opposition to Christ and, by extension, God the Father. Nev...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
A Week's Worth, Botanical, Insect Painting, Green Luna Moth, Dark Leaves, Cobalt
By Francine Fox
Located in Kent, CT
This botanical, insect painting in oil on aluminum depicts a bright green luna moth against a dark
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Metal
Pale Beauty, Bright White Moth on Beige Gray Tree Bark, Winged Insect
Located in Kent, CT
. Signed, dated and titled on verso.
Amanda Acker’s nuanced oil paintings on panel give a glimpse into
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Muslin, Oil, Panel
H 8 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Canton China, circa 1830.
A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Giltwood, Paper
Original Vintage Color Lithography, Insect on Rock by Ru Van Rossem
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Ru van Rossem, Insect on Rock, 1962.
Color lithography.
Number 2/40.
This work is signed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
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H 27.96 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in
Pocket Bumble Bee 3, Baroque Still Life, Insect, Animals, Affordable art, Spring
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Bumble Bee 3 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Twenty Shades of Sunlight - Contemporary colourful surrealistic painting
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in DE
symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent FREEDOM; Falling
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 55.12 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
Insect - Pencil and Pastel on Cardboard - 1945
By Ivan Mosca
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
Very fresh and delicate artwork representing an insect in foreground realized with colored pens
Category
1940s Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil
Antique Set of Twelve Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Butterflies
Located in London, GB
watercolour paintings depicts various insects. Elaborately patterned and rendered in bright shades, each
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 0.6 in
The Era of Flowers, bright and bold abstract painting
By Mary Chaplin
Located in Deddington, GB
insects happy. In spring, this place is a real field of doronics and this painting was inspired by them
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Maybee, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laverne Chisan
Located in Yardley, PA
. Maybe we can invite the insect world to share our wonder in all the beauty surrounding us. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of Six Japanese 19th Century Paintings
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
paintings are done on a gold silk ground, depicting birds, bats, flowers, insects, etc.
Perfect for bringing
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Silk
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - ''Mystery Of Personality'
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stick Insect Watercolor Painting
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particularly ideal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
Stojkowo, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
idyllic. Agriculture seems to be practiced here without much chemistry, measured by the number of insects
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Tiger Swallowtail on Shades of Aquamarine" Oil Butterfly Painting
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
, unframed yet prepared for immediate hanging to grace a collector's wall.
This painting captures the
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Dragonfly, Painting, Oil on Other
By Stephen Haws
Located in Yardley, PA
a live dragonfly (One of my favorite insects). What a beautiful little creation!!! I said goodbye
Category
2010s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Monarch on Shades of Olive & Stone" Original Oil Painting
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
butterfly and the abstract, roughly textured background accentuates the delicate beauty of the insect
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Mbuti Painting on barkcloth, 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mbuti painting on Bark Cloth
Ituri Forest, DR Congo
20th century
34.75 x 12 ins. 87 x 30.5 cm
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Paintings
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Realistic Painting, "Good Day Sunshine"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by local San Diego artist, Bronle Crosby. Its dimensions
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mbuti Painting on barkcloth, 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mbuti Painting on Bark Cloth
Mbuti People, Ituri Forest
D.R.Congo
20th century
Pounded inner bark
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Paintings
Materials
Natural Fiber
Mbuti Painting on barkcloth, 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mbuti painting on Bark Cloth
Ituri Forest, DR Congo
20th century
0.54 x 0.75m (1’9″ x 2’6″)
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Paintings
Materials
Natural Fiber
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Party Of Colour Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Party of Colour' Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ascertain: Abstract Painting of Maple Keys with Green & Orange Encaustic
By Allyson Levy
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract painting with orange and sienna colored plant material arranged on green encaustic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel
"The Red Helen on Shades of Lemon & Cherry" Original Oil Painting
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
butterfly's delicate beauty but also suggests a dance between light and life. The painting's modern, abstract
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Damien Hirst Spin Painting (Damien Hirst Butterfly painting)
By Damien Hirst
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Damien Hirst Spin Painting, 2009 (Damien Hirst Butterfly):
An enthralling Damien Hirst Spin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - ''Beginning Of Life' Colourful Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Lightning The Slough Of Despair' '
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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An abstract painting uses shapes, colors and lines to create a composition that does not mirror the real world.
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