Figurative Abstraction

Figurative Abstraction unites gesture and form, where the human figure meets expressive abstraction. Featuring rare art editions by Cecily Brown, Dana Schutz, and Georg Baselitz, this collection highlights sought-after artworks that balance emotional intensity with painterly sophistication.

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Elizabeth Peyton - The KissElizabeth Peyton - The Kiss
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Elizabeth Peyton - Still Life
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Elizabeth Peyton - Peter
Elizabeth Peyton - Peter Sale price€3.700,00
Elizabeth Peyton - Lou Reed + Rachel
Elizabeth Peyton - Frank Ocean
Elizabeth Peyton - Frank Ocean Sale price€4.200,00
Elizabeth Peyton - E (Self-Portrait)
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Eddie Martinez - Bufly (GPBF)
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Ed Ruscha - Insect Slant (Ants)Ed Ruscha - Insect Slant (Ants)
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David Shrigley - EyesDavid Shrigley - Eyes
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Daniel Richter - Untitled (Paris Sexy 65)
Daniel Richter, Untitled (Fuchs)
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Daniel Richter - Untitled
Daniel Richter - Untitled Sale price€3.000,00
Dana Schutz - Back Surgery in BedDana Schutz - Back Surgery in Bed
Dana Schutz - Back Surgery in Bed Sale price€3.400,00
Damien Hirst - Taytu Betul (H10-5)Damien Hirst - Taytu Betul (H10-5)
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Damien Hirst - Suiko (H10-4)Damien Hirst - Suiko (H10-4)
Damien Hirst - Suiko (H10-4) Sale price€4.600,00
Damien Hirst - LoyaltyDamien Hirst - Loyalty
Damien Hirst - Loyalty Sale price€22.000,00
Damien Hirst - Earth (from The Elements)Damien Hirst - Earth (from The Elements)
Cecily Brown - The Tribulations of St. AnthonyCecily Brown - The Tribulations of St. Anthony
Cecily Brown - The Last ShipwreckCecily Brown - The Last Shipwreck
Cecily Brown - The Last Shipwreck Sale price€3.800,00
Cecily Brown - All the Nightmares Came TodayCecily Brown - All the Nightmares Came Today
Arnulf Rainer - Büste im NebelArnulf Rainer - Büste im Nebel
Arnulf Rainer - Büste im Nebel Sale price€2.400,00
André Butzer - Untitled (Yellow)
André Butzer - Untitled (Yellow) Sale price€2.700,00
André Butzer - Untitled (Wanderer)André Butzer - Untitled (Wanderer)
André Butzer - Untitled (Smileys)
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André Butzer - Untitled (Purple)
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André Butzer - Pastrami
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André Butzer - KatzeAndré Butzer - Katze
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André Butzer - Dr. PfefferAndré Butzer - Dr. Pfeffer
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Ai Weiwei - Cats (Black)Ai Weiwei - Cats (Black)
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Adam Pendleton - MaskAdam Pendleton - Mask
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Elizabeth Peyton - E (Self-Portrait)
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Collect figurative abstract prints

Figurative Abstraction bridges the recognizable and the intangible, creating artworks that evoke both familiarity and mystery. This dynamic genre blends real-world forms with abstract elements, challenging viewers to navigate between the tangible and the conceptual. Featuring works by artists like Cecily Brown, Dana Schutz, and Georg Baselitz, this exhibition celebrates the emotional depth, narrative ambiguity, and formal innovation of abstract figuration. A collection of compelling prints, available for sale, invites collectors and enthusiasts to explore the transformative dialogue between form, color, and meaning.

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What is Figurative Abstraction?

Figurative Abstraction, a compelling fusion within contemporary art, amalgamates elements of the real world with abstract forms, offering viewers a unique, interpretative visual experience. This genre balances the line between recognizable figures and abstracted, often distorted representations, enabling artists to explore emotional depth, psychological complexity, and narrative ambiguity. Through the mediums of painting, print, photography and sculpture, figurative abstraction serves as a versatile platform for artistic expression, transcending traditional boundaries to evoke profound personal and collective responses. Prominent examples for figurative abstraction, also called abstract figuration, are Cecily Brown, Dana Schutz and Georg Baselitz.

Cecily Brown, a renowned figure in this movement, utilizes the fluidity of painting to weave together scenes teeming with life, where the distinction between the figurative and the abstract blurs into energetic, tumultuous landscapes and figures of color and form. Her artwork invites an immersive exploration of human desires and the chaotic beauty of existence. She once stated: “I often avoid using the terms ‘figuration’ and ‘abstraction’ because I’ve always tried to have it both ways. I want the experience of looking at one of my paintings to be similar to the process of making the painting – you go from the big picture to something very intense and detailed, and then back again.”

Dana Schutz, on the other hand, employs a more direct narrative approach, infusing her paintings and prints with humor, horror, and fantasy. Schutz’s figures are contorted and reimagined in vibrant, surreal settings that challenge perceptions of reality and fiction, prompting viewers to question the very nature of human experience. Georg Baselitz brings a distinct perspective to figurative abstraction through his revolutionary practice of inverting his imagery. This disorientation forces a detachment from literal interpretations, allowing the viewer to engage with the artwork’s formal aspects – color, shape, and composition – before reconciling these elements with the recognizably human forms that emerge from Baselitz’s abstractions.

The contributions of Brown, Schutz, and Baselitz to the field of figurative abstraction are emblematic of the genre’s capacity to bridge the gap between the concrete and the conceptual. This movement, while firmly rooted in the advancements of modern and contemporary art, continues to evolve, reflecting the ongoing dialogue between artists and the ever-shifting landscapes of culture and society. Their work, a testament to the enduring power of figurative abstraction, invites ongoing scholarly examination and public engagement, underscoring the genre’s significant role in the broader tapestry of art history.

André Butzer - Untitled (Yellow)
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A brief history of Figurative Abstraction

The evolution of Figurative Abstraction spans from the 19th century to the early 20th century, reflecting shifts in artistic and philosophical thought. During the 19th century, artists began incorporating abstract elements within figurative painting. J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) used light and color to create atmospheric effects, abstracting human figures and landscapes in works like Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway. Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) used dynamic compositions and exaggerated gestures in Liberty Leading the People, abstracting forms to enhance emotional impact. Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) employed vibrant colors and swirling forms to convey psychological states, as seen in Starry Night. Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) deconstructed forms into geometric shapes, emphasizing structural essence over realism in artworks like The Large Bathers.

The early 20th century saw a shift towards pure abstraction with movements like Expressionism, Futurism, and Cubism. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880–1938) used distorted forms to convey emotional intensity in Street, Berlin. Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916) abstracted the human figure into dynamic forms in Unique Forms of Continuity in Space. Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) fragmented forms into geometric shapes in Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.

It was not until the late 20th century, following a complete shift away from figuration toward abstraction in movements like Suprematism, Abstract Expressionism, and Minimalism, that artists such as Georg Baselitz and Cecily Brown rediscovered figurative abstraction. As part of the “return to painting” movement in the 1980s and 1990s, they continued to explore and integrate abstract and figurative forms, reviving the genre’s dynamic evolution.

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Collect figurative abstract prints

Figurative Abstraction bridges the recognizable and the intangible, creating artworks that evoke both familiarity and mystery. This dynamic genre blends real-world forms with abstract elements, challenging viewers to navigate between the tangible and the conceptual. Featuring works by artists like Cecily Brown, Dana Schutz, and Georg Baselitz, this exhibition celebrates the emotional depth, narrative ambiguity, and formal innovation of abstract figuration. A collection of compelling prints, available for sale, invites collectors and enthusiasts to explore the transformative dialogue between form, color, and meaning.

02

What is Figurative Abstraction?

Figurative Abstraction, a compelling fusion within contemporary art, amalgamates elements of the real world with abstract forms, offering viewers a unique, interpretative visual experience. This genre balances the line between recognizable figures and abstracted, often distorted representations, enabling artists to explore emotional depth, psychological complexity, and narrative ambiguity. Through the mediums of painting, print, photography and sculpture, figurative abstraction serves as a versatile platform for artistic expression, transcending traditional boundaries to evoke profound personal and collective responses. Prominent examples for figurative abstraction, also called abstract figuration, are Cecily Brown, Dana Schutz and Georg Baselitz.

Cecily Brown, a renowned figure in this movement, utilizes the fluidity of painting to weave together scenes teeming with life, where the distinction between the figurative and the abstract blurs into energetic, tumultuous landscapes and figures of color and form. Her artwork invites an immersive exploration of human desires and the chaotic beauty of existence. She once stated: “I often avoid using the terms ‘figuration’ and ‘abstraction’ because I’ve always tried to have it both ways. I want the experience of looking at one of my paintings to be similar to the process of making the painting – you go from the big picture to something very intense and detailed, and then back again.”

Dana Schutz, on the other hand, employs a more direct narrative approach, infusing her paintings and prints with humor, horror, and fantasy. Schutz’s figures are contorted and reimagined in vibrant, surreal settings that challenge perceptions of reality and fiction, prompting viewers to question the very nature of human experience. Georg Baselitz brings a distinct perspective to figurative abstraction through his revolutionary practice of inverting his imagery. This disorientation forces a detachment from literal interpretations, allowing the viewer to engage with the artwork’s formal aspects – color, shape, and composition – before reconciling these elements with the recognizably human forms that emerge from Baselitz’s abstractions.

The contributions of Brown, Schutz, and Baselitz to the field of figurative abstraction are emblematic of the genre’s capacity to bridge the gap between the concrete and the conceptual. This movement, while firmly rooted in the advancements of modern and contemporary art, continues to evolve, reflecting the ongoing dialogue between artists and the ever-shifting landscapes of culture and society. Their work, a testament to the enduring power of figurative abstraction, invites ongoing scholarly examination and public engagement, underscoring the genre’s significant role in the broader tapestry of art history.

03

A brief history of Figurative Abstraction

The evolution of Figurative Abstraction spans from the 19th century to the early 20th century, reflecting shifts in artistic and philosophical thought. During the 19th century, artists began incorporating abstract elements within figurative painting. J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) used light and color to create atmospheric effects, abstracting human figures and landscapes in works like Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway. Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) used dynamic compositions and exaggerated gestures in Liberty Leading the People, abstracting forms to enhance emotional impact. Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) employed vibrant colors and swirling forms to convey psychological states, as seen in Starry Night. Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) deconstructed forms into geometric shapes, emphasizing structural essence over realism in artworks like The Large Bathers.

The early 20th century saw a shift towards pure abstraction with movements like Expressionism, Futurism, and Cubism. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880–1938) used distorted forms to convey emotional intensity in Street, Berlin. Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916) abstracted the human figure into dynamic forms in Unique Forms of Continuity in Space. Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) fragmented forms into geometric shapes in Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.

It was not until the late 20th century, following a complete shift away from figuration toward abstraction in movements like Suprematism, Abstract Expressionism, and Minimalism, that artists such as Georg Baselitz and Cecily Brown rediscovered figurative abstraction. As part of the “return to painting” movement in the 1980s and 1990s, they continued to explore and integrate abstract and figurative forms, reviving the genre’s dynamic evolution.

Elizabeth Peyton - E (Self-Portrait)André Butzer - Untitled (Yellow)
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