Surrealist Paintings
SURREALIST STYLE
In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.
Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.
Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.
Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)
The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.
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Style: Surrealist
"THE BIG TOP" 2024 Colorful Fun Whimsical Surrealist Painting - FEMALE ARTIST
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"The Big Top" is a wonderful, whimsical, surrealist mixed media painting.
Acrylic, Sakura Markers, Tarlatan, Interfacing, Corrugated Cardboard, Caran d’Ache & Pencil on a Birchwood Panel
30 x 30 inches
2024
Artist’s Statement
"My soul serves as the compass that guides me towards pieces that resonate deeply within me." Kate Cohen...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Wood Panel, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Color Pencil,...
Huerta (Thrauco painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Carlos Ortuzar (Chilean, 1932-1985). Estaban Milla es Salvado de las Garras del Huecupor su Companero Lorenzo Huerta, ca. 1964.
Oil on paper mounted to cradled masonite panel, 22 x 28.75 inches.
Titled lower edge. Unsigned.
Some loss of paint on the highest areas of protrusion. Corners show heavy wear will loss of paper ground.
Provenance: Doyle Auctions; Couturier Gallery, Stamford CT.
Carlos Ortúzar Worthington was born on March 17, 1935 in Santiago, Chile.
He studied theater, law and philosophy. He entered the School of Fine Arts of the University of Chile in 1956, where he had as teachers Gustavo Carrasco, Marta Colvin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Hopeful (black labrador, dog pet, woman, vintage, animal, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In this moving piece by Rudolf Kosow, the canvas captures a tender and intimate moment between species. The focus is a deeply expressive black dog, portrayed with a level of detail t...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fish, Chips & Jazz-original figurative city-landscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Fish, Chips and Jazz!" by Therese James invites viewers into a vibrant and animated streetscape filled with the bustling energy of everyday life. Devoid of grass, hills, or trees, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Voyageur- Original surrealistic floral skyscape painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Le Voyageur" by Hallie Packard is a mesmerizing original painting that merges elements of nature with the vast expanse of the cosmos in a surrealistic journey of imagination. With v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Algun Dia - figurative painting, landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful surrealist painting by Mauricio comes rolled in a tube and needs to be stretched when received.
In his pieces, Mauricio combines his figurative expertise along with su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Sea Creatures Frolic" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sea Creatures Frolic - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2022
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"This piece is a whisper of whimsy and a bold leap into the fantastical, destined to infuse any space with a surge of creative spirit and the thrill of the unknown and absurd."
Tam Ess...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Como Seria - figurative painting, landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful surrealist painting by Mauricio comes rolled in a tube and needs to be stretched when received.
In his pieces, Mauricio combines his figurative expertise along with su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Game (bob cat, female tennis player, ball, vintage, animal, surrealist painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In this captivating painting by Rudolf Kosow, the canvas comes alive with a surreal and dynamic encounter. At first glance, we see a massive bob cat head, rendered in repose with a t...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Artist Palette - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A verdant tropical scene is the setting for the artists palette. After all its shape and color provide the perfect accent.
Artist Palette - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Mar...
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tribe" Mother and Children Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mother and Children - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting, 2023
Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"A tribute to the spiritual and ancestral ties that bind us, with a vibrant undercurrent of shared human emotion. I intended to capture the essence of belongingness and familiar comfort that flows between family and friends, and bonded strangers."
Tam Ess...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"STATE OF PLAY" 2024 - Colorful Whimsical Mixed Media Surrealist painting/panel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"State of Play" is a wonderful, whimsical surrealist mixed media painting.
Acrylic, Sakura Markers, Caran d’Ache & Pencil on a Birchwood Panel
17 x 17 inches
2024
Framed
Artist’s Statement
"My soul serves as the compass that guides me towards pieces that resonate deeply within me." Kate Cohen...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Wood Panel, Color Pencil
Von Hyin Kolk (American, 1997 - ) Oil She Can Sew the Sky Before It Ruptures
Located in New York, NY
Title: "She Can Sew the Sky Before It Ruptures"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 48 x 36 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: Excellent.
Year: 2023
Artist: Von Hyin ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cuddly (black old dog, snout, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Cuddly," a charming painting by Rudolf Kosow, depicts a tender and affectionate moment between a dog and its human companion. The dog’s face, with soulful eyes and a furrowed brow, is portrayed in stunning detail, conveying a sense of gentle wisdom and patience.
A small lady figure, fitting perfectly within the curve of the dog's face, leans in close, as if finding comfort and protection in the animal’s embrace. The gesture of the figure, with a hand delicately placed, highlights the trust and love inherent in this bond.
This piece beautifully encapsulates the warmth and security that pets provide. Kosow's artwork celebrates the simple, heartwarming connections that form the cornerstone of our relationships with our animal friends, reminding us of the comfort and joy found in their company.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Gouache and Watercolour on Paper, The Three Graces
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century surrealist gouache and watercolour on paper of The Three Graces by British artist Derek Carruthers. The painting is signed to the bottom right.
An imposing and hig...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper, Gouache
"Changes" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Changes" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2023
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
Tam Ess makes oil paintings that explore the subconsciou...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Surreal Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted surreal abstract oil painting by Paul Allen Reed (1919 - 2015). Great color and composition. Framed. Signed verso.
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Von Hyin Kolk (American, 1997 - ) Oil On Canvas "99 Sky Girl Ornament"
Located in New York, NY
Title: "99 Sky Girl Ornament"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 48 x 36 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: Excellent.
Year: 2023
Artist: Von Hyin Kolk
Signature: S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tramp (pet dog, beagle, troubadour guitare, animal portrait, surrealist painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Tramp," by Rudolf Kosow, is a whimsical painting that delights in its surreal juxtaposition of scale and serenity. At the center is a beagle's face, depicted with lifelike detail and expressiveness, eyes glistening with a calm intelligence that beckons the viewer into a state of contemplation.
Positioned against the backdrop of the dog's vast visage, a small, solitary figure strums a guitar. The musician, dressed in casual attire, appears as a wandering troubadour, his music resonating with the quietude of the scene. This miniature man, though diminutive in size, plays a significant role in the narrative, providing a sense of companionship and shared experience.
The painting's title, "Tramp," suggests a free spirit, both in the itinerant musician and the beagle, known for its adventurous and exploratory nature. Kosow's piece is an ode to the wandering souls and the moments of unexpected harmony they encounter.
Through "Tramp," we are reminded of the melodies that score our journeys and the silent kinship we find along the way. It is an invitation to embrace the music of life, to find connection in the tranquility of existence, and to acknowledge the symphonies that unfold in the presence of kindred spirits, regardless of their size or form.
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Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"In A TranceAtlantic Crossing" 2024 - Mixed Media Whimsical Surrealism colorful
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"In A TranceAtlantic Crossing" is a wonderful, whimsical, surrealist mixed media painting.
Acrylic, Sakura Markers, Caran d’Ache & Pencil on a Birchwood Cradled Panel
36 x 30 inches
2024
Artist’s Statement
"My soul serves as the compass that guides me towards pieces that resonate deeply within me." Kate Cohen...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil, Wood Panel, Pencil, Permanent Marker, Watercolor, Acrylic
Yijian Wang Contemporary Original Oil On Canvas "Let Me Enjoy It 2"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Let Me Enjoy It 2
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 21 x 13 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
Note: This painting is unstretched
Year: 2015
Artist: Yijian Wang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Surreal Still Life Exhibited Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing American modernist still life oil painting by Adrian Martinez (Born 1949) . Oil on canvas. Exhibited.
Category
1960s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yijian Wang Surrealist Original Oil Painting "Meditate"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Meditate
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 15.75 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
Note: This painting is unstretched
Year: 2015
Artist: Yijian Wang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1970's Large French Surrealist Oil Painting Figures on the Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Surrealist composition
French School, dated 1975 verso
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 33.5 x 27 inches
canvas: 32 x 25.5 inches
inscribed verso
provenance: private collection, France
...
Category
1970s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Shy (Lab pet dog, girl, Child, vintage dress, animal, surrealist oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Shy," a tender and evocative work by Rudolf Kosow, portrays an encounter that is wrapped in quietude and gentle introspection. A sizable, soulful-eyed dog fills the canvas, its gaze...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moody (black dog, hat man, green vintage suit, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In "Moody," the painter Rudolf Kosow presents a composition that captivates with its emotional depth and surreal creativity. The subject, a soulful canine with eyes that gleam with a...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hungry (pet dog, pug snout, cooking lady, animal art, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Hungry" is a captivating painting by Rudolf Kosow that beautifully illustrates a moment of connection between a gargantuan, doleful-eyed bulldog and a diminutive woman. The dog’s fa...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tense (pet dog, bulldog, baseball, animal portrait art, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Tense," a thought-provoking piece by Rudolf Kosow, presents a surreal interplay between a colossal bulldog and a diminutive baseball player. The dog's face, detailed with astonishing realism, conveys a palpable intensity through its piercing gaze. The size disparity between the dog and the player underscores a narrative ripe with anticipation.
The baseball player, clad in traditional attire, stands with bat at the ready, embodying a moment of concentration and readiness. This portrayal of the player, so starkly contrasted against the vastness of the bulldog's features, evokes a feeling of an undercurrent of suspense, as if the outcome of this encounter balances on a knife-edge.
Through "Tense," Kosow delves into the theme of confrontation and the moments that precede action. The artwork captures the stillness before the storm, the quiet before the play, offering a metaphor for life's high-pressure situations where individuals face larger-than-life challenges.
The painting invites reflection on the psychological interplay between fear and courage, the small against the mighty, and the personal tenacity required to stand firm in the face of overwhelming odds. "Tense" is not just a snapshot of a surreal encounter but a broader commentary on the emotional landscapes we navigate when confronted with formidable obstacles.
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Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sweet Sounds (cat, feline, lady, flute, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Sweet Sounds," a mesmerizing painting by Rudolf Kosow, depicts a tranquil scene of harmony between a young girl and a slumbering cat. The girl, seated and playing an instrument, see...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wonderers (coyote, ukulele, man, nature, animal portrait, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Wanderers" by Rudolf Kosow is an evocative painting that captures the kindred spirit of the traveler and the wild. A coyote, poised and attentive, gazes upward, its fur rendered with fine, delicate brushstrokes that give it a soft, ethereal quality against the blue canvas. The wolf's eyes, alight with a sense of knowing, seem to look beyond the confines of the canvas, into a distance only it can see.
Below, a human figure with a ukulele, lost in the music, embodies the essence of a wanderer, his song rising to mingle with the untamed essence of the wolf. Both figures, though disparate in their nature, share a moment of connection through their mutual embrace of freedom and exploration.
Kosow's "Wanderers" speaks to the universal call of the wild that resonates within us all, a call to seek, to explore, and to express. It's a celebration of the souls that roam with a song in their heart, finding harmony with the wilderness around them. This piece invites us to reflect on our inner wanderer and the paths we tread, both in the physical world and in the vast landscapes of our imagination.
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Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Parting (pet dog, bulldog, cowboy, animal portrait art, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Parting," a surrealistic painting by Rudolf Kosow, masterfully employs scale to create a poignant narrative of farewell. The canvas is dominated by the face of a bulldog, each hair and whisker intricately detailed, exuding a warmth and expressiveness that captures the essence of the breed. The bulldog's large, soulful eye, reflecting a quiet resignation, suggests an awareness of an impending separation.
Perched thoughtfully on the dog's snout, a diminutive figure of a man wearing a cowboy hat sits, his posture one of contemplative sorrow. The man dangles his legs over the edge of the snout, a symbol of the precipice between companionship and the solitude of parting.
Kosow's work deeply explores the themes of connection and departure. The intimate positioning of the man against the vastness of the dog's facial landscape evokes the shared history and emotional bond between human and animal. The painting's title, "Parting," may imply an imminent physical separation, yet the closeness of the two subjects suggests an unbreakable emotional tie that distance cannot sever.
In this piece, Kosow invites the viewer to consider the bittersweet moments of goodbye that are an intrinsic part of life's journey, highlighting the enduring nature of love that remains through any farewell. "Parting" is a testament to the poignant beauty found in the strength of connections that transcend the constraints of size and species.
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Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Equestrian Style and Decor II - Contemporary surrealistic horse painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roses are Red - Contemporary colourful figurative surrealistic painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Fashion Essentials I - Contemporary colourful surrealistic painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spring III - Contemporary colourful figurative surrealistic painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Twenty Shades of Sunlight - Contemporary colourful surrealistic painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Traveller On A horse - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Traveller On A horse - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting, 2023
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
Tam Ess makes oil paintings that explore t...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Secret ( fennec, fox, lady, vintage dress, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In "Secret," Rudolf Kosow weaves a narrative of intimacy and whispered confidences through the surreal interplay of a fox and a human figure. The painting is dominated by the image o...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Curious (black old dog, snout, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Curious," by Rudolf Kosow, is an engaging portrayal of inquisitiveness and wonder, bridging the natural world and humanity. Dominating the scene is a giant bulldog, its face a tapestry of textures from the soft fur to the glistening nose, each detail crafted to convey a lifelike presence.
Facing the monumental canine is a small-scale girl, her posture embodying the essence of childhood wonder as she stands before the immense animal. Her tilted head and attentive stance suggest a moment of mutual discovery and fascination. This poignant interaction is a snapshot of the innocent and pure connections that can occur across the divides of size and species.
Kosow's "Curious" captures the beautiful moments of discovery that occur when the young and the gentle giants of the animal kingdom meet, encapsulating a shared curiosity that transcends words. The artwork serves as a reminder of the universal language of wonder that connects us all.
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Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peaceable Kingdom with Boston Terrier surrealist painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Surrealist painting based on Edward Hicks painting, Peaceable Kingdom. Oil on wood panel, 14 x 20 inches. Signed Sovjani, 1970.
Most remarkable about the image is the appearance of...
Category
1970s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled (Surrealist rendering of Pyramids at Giza with alligator)
By Beni E. Kosh
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Surrealist rendering of Pyramids at Giza with alligator)
watecolor and gouache on paper, 1960
Unsigned
Beni Kosh estate stamp No. 717 verso, unsigned.
(see photo)
Co...
Category
1960s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Candido Ballester. surreal. black. face. acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Personaje original surrealist acrylic painting
Cándido Ballester is a contemporary Mallorcan painter who was born in 1926. As a child he had to emigrate to Argentina. In the 60's he ...
Category
1980s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
Defender (dog, hunter, pet black Lab, man, animal, surrealist painting, american
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This poignant painting by Rudolf Kosow presents us with a remarkable visual allegory rich with surrealistic influences. The canvas is occupied by a colossal, detailed black labrador ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boss (paw, feline, cougar, wild cat, man, animal, americana, surrealist painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In this evocative piece by Rudolf Kosow, we are confronted with the signature elements of surrealism that define his work. The canvas is dominated by the vastness of a feline's paw, ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Soulmates (brown pet dog, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Soulmates," a poignant work by Rudolf Kosow, tenderly illustrates the profound bond shared between a dog and a human. In this intimate portrayal, the dog's gaze is imbued with an emotional depth that transcends the boundaries between species. Its eyes, rendered with striking clarity, convey a world of understanding and companionship.
The lady, is nestled against the dog's face in a pose that suggests a mutual trust and shared existence. This closeness speaks to a relationship that goes beyond the conventional pet-owner dynamic, hinting at a deeper, spiritual connection—a true meeting of souls.
In Kosow's vision, the concept of soulmates expands, encompassing the idea that our most understanding and compassionate partners may not be human at all. The painting's title, "Soulmates," encapsulates the notion that kindred spirits are connected not by words, but by the heart and soul, through gestures of love and moments of silent understanding.
With "Soulmates," Kosow invites us to contemplate the essence of connection and the forms it can take. It's a celebration of the unspoken bond that animals and humans can share, an acknowledgment that the purest forms of love and understanding sometimes require no language. This piece serves as a beautiful reminder of the loyalty, comfort, and unconditional acceptance that define the most precious of life's relationships.
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Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Trophy, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, unique signed painting w/provenance
Located in New York, NY
David Humphrey
Trophy (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago), 1983
Oil on Canvas painting
Signed Twice: Hand signed and dated verso, also artist has signed his name and written his ho...
Category
1980s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Baddie (coyote, man, wild animal, americana, surrealist painting, nature, field)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This surrealistic painting on canvas titled "Baddie" by Rudolf Kosow is an enthralling visual narrative that masterfully weaves together three essential elements: man, animal, and na...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Big Boss (horseshoe, man, horse, animal, americana, surrealist painting, nature)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In this striking oil painting by Rudolf Kosow, we are presented with a surreal vision where the dimensions of reality are altered, provoking thought and stirring the imagination. The...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cuddly Snout (dog, snout, nose, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Cuddly Snout" by Rudolf Kosow is a stirring piece that captures the tender relationship between a human and an animal, portrayed through the striking close-up of a pet dog's snout, with a person resting peacefully against it. The animal's facial features are rendered with exquisite attention to texture and detail, each whisker and patch of fur beautifully accentuated.
The small figure of the person, leaning with an air of contented ease against the snout, is a testament to the comfort and solace that animals provide. This closeness conveys a shared moment of rest, an unspoken bond of trust and affection that needs no words. The artwork’s title, "Cuddly Snout," encapsulates the warmth and gentle nature of this interaction, highlighting the simple, pure connections that form between the hearts of humans and animals.
Kosow’s work invites us to reflect on the soft, quiet moments that we cherish with our pets, those times of closeness that bring us joy and comfort. It’s a visual homage to the silent, heartfelt communication that deepens our bonds with the animal companions who grace our lives. This painting is a tender reminder of the unconditional love and comfort that our furry friends bestow upon us, often becoming a serene haven in our lives.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dreamer (dog, pet, man, baseball, vintage, animal, surrealist painting, american
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow once again challenges our perceptions with this captivating painting, merging the familiar with the surreal in a composition that both delights and intrigues. The canvas...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Surrealist Gouache on Paper. 'Stones'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century surrealist gouache and watercolour on paper by British artist Derek Carruthers. SIgned in the bottom right and dated September 1985 ...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Watercolor, Paper
Candido Ballester. Personale original surrealist mixed media painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Personale original contemporary mixed media painting.
Cándido Ballester is a contemporary Mallorcan painter who was born in 1926. As a child he had to emigrate to Argentina. In the ...
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1980s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Cardboard
Cosmos
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae
Cosmos
2023
Oil on Canvas
Size: 51.96 x 35.03 inches (132 x 89cm)
Signed by hand
COA provided
Ref.: 924802-2112
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2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Owner (black Lab dog, sleeping lady, vintage dress, animal, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In "Owner," Rudolf Kosow captures a tender moment of connection that is as powerful as it is subtle. The main subject of the painting is a large black Lab, soulful dog, its fur textu...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lazybone (st-bernard, dog pet, baseball, vintage, animal, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow delivers a surreal masterpiece that encapsulates his fascination with the interplay of scale and the deep connection between humans and animals. In this painting, a Sain...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Lost in Woods" by Evgeniya Golik
Located in San Diego, CA
A 16” x 20” x 1.25" Magic Realism Figurative Artwork by artist Evgeniya Golik. The artist uses Acrylic on Canvas. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purc...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Spring Herald" by Evgeniya Golik
Located in San Diego, CA
A 19” x 25” Magic Realism Figurative Artwork by artist Evgeniya Golik. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchase or delivery.
Evgeniya Golik (also kn...
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2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Honey and Bees" by Evgeniya Golik
Located in San Diego, CA
An 18” x 18” Magic Realism Figurative Artwork by artist Evgeniya Golik. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchase or delivery.
Evgeniya Golik (also k...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Color Pencil, Graphite
Surrealist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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