Patrick Dodoo
"Hope"
Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x23.6 in
$1,981
African painters
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Do you love African art? The history of African painting is rich and diverse, with a variety of styles and traditions spanning thousands of years. In ancient times, African paintings were found on rock surfaces and cave walls, depicting animals, hunting [...]
Do you love African art?
The history of African painting is rich and diverse, with a variety of styles and traditions spanning thousands of years.
In ancient times, African paintings were found on rock surfaces and cave walls, depicting animals, hunting scenes, and everyday life. These paintings are found across the continent, from the Sahara to South Africa, and date back as far as 10,000 BCE.
With the arrival of Islam and Christianity in Africa, new forms of art emerged. Islamic art influenced the development of calligraphy and geometric patterns, while Christian art led to the creation of religious iconography and frescoes.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, colonialism brought European styles of painting to Africa, leading to the emergence of new styles that blended African and European techniques. This period saw the rise of artists like Ben Enwonwu, who fused traditional African art with contemporary Western styles to create a unique aesthetic.
Today, African painting continues to evolve, with contemporary artists pushing boundaries and exploring new themes and styles. From abstract expressionism to hyper-realism, African painters continue to draw inspiration from their cultural heritage and the world around them.
Our selection of paintings by African painters is unique. You won't find them anywhere else! We carefully curate every detail to make sure only the best ones make it to our website.
We want to help you find the perfect painting for your home or office, so we offer a variety of sizes and framing options.
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Updated Apr 7, 2023
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Damilare Idowu
"oju inu ii ( inner sight 2)"
Acrylic on Canvas | 16.9x13 in
$866.92
Anayo Achike
"SITTING ON A BOX OF ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES"
Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 48x48 in
Not For Sale
Prints
from $28.48
Ibrahim Ballo
"Emotion tissée Méditation"
Acrylic on Canvas | 46.5x31.5 in
$2,658.85
Ebenezer Borlabie
"Street market"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x23.6 in
On Request
Elyas Sakaw
"Logos Hope"
Acrylic on Canvas | 33.2x34.2 in
Sold
O Yemi Tubi
"GELE (African Head Wrap): Modern and Vintage"
Oil on Canvas | 36x48 in
$5,212
Prints available
Liby Lougué
"Le petit Prince."
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
$3,352.62
Idrissa Savadogo
"Voyageurs"
Collages on Canvas | 35.4x49.2 in
$2,875
Abiodun Ogunfowodu
"Olabisi (Dating site Series)"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39x39 in
Not For Sale
Daniel Gyekyi Gyan
"Ready to sleep"
Acrylic on Canvas | 50x50 in
$5,724
David Mwayila
"Namesana( je me suis habitué)"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
$1,425.88
Prints available
Hotonu Olumide Samuel
"Change and constant"
Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in
Not For Sale
Prints
from $28.48
Adokou Sana Kokouvi
"Les consolateurs"
Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in
Not For Sale
V-Taps
"Maquis Tentie soupe"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
$1,260.86
Richard Adusu
"Duku Series (The scarf Series)"
Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x48.8 in
$5,923.15
Ango
"Enormity of our habitudes"
Painting on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
Not For Sale
St.Ghor
"Healing"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
$9,400
Oshorenoya David Francis
"I was shocked by what I saw"
Acrylic on Canvas | 72x50 in
Sold
Ngendo
"Maana is Manna et mana"
Acrylic on Canvas | 30x31 in
$628.02
Nurudeen Popoola
"“The black boy’s dream”"
Acrylic on Canvas | 48x36 in
Not For Sale
Samson Oluwadare Kolawole
"The bright future"
Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 36x24 in
$2,356
Usman Semiu Alvin
"Jaundice gaze"
Acrylic on Canvas | 48x48 in
Not For Sale
Kalu Uche (karis)
"War dancer"
Oil on Canvas | 40x24 in
$866
Wilfried Balima
"Yoya"
Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in
Not For Sale
Mustapha Asomani
"Accra Central"
Pastel on Paper | 20x28 in
Not For Sale
Moctarmast Ly
"Délivrance"
Acrylic on Canvas | 51.2x38.2 in
$8,617.84
Prints available
Amuri Assani
"La famine"
Oil on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in
$1,670
Prints available
Ganiyat Abdulazeez
"Chinaza II (God answer prayers)"
Oil on Canvas | 40x30 in
$1,792
Prints available
Oluwaseyi Afeez Aregbede
"The age of innocence"
Oil on Canvas | 37.8x49.6 in
Sold
Chika Idu
"dsc-1990.jpg"
Painting | 47.2x35.4 in
Not For Sale
Niyi Omotayo
"LATE PRESENT"
Acrylic on Canvas | 48x36 in
$3,990
Artists presented
Ley Mboramwe
South Africa
Clement Mohale
South Africa
Benedict Olorunnisomo
Nigeria
Peter Agbadu
Nigeria
Niyi Omotayo
United States
Samson Oluwadare Kolawole
United States
Daniel Gyekyi Gyan
United States
Chika Idu
Nigeria
Nurudeen Popoola
Nigeria
Aluu Prosper
Nigeria
Oluwaseyi Afeez Aregbede
Nigeria
Akpet Nyambi
Nigeria
Abiodun Ogunfowodu
Nigeria
Ganiyat Abdulazeez
Nigeria
Ngendo
Canada
Idrissa Savadogo
Burkina Faso
Amuri Assani
Congo - Kinshasa
Oshorenoya David Francis
United Kingdom
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