Figurative Paintings
Figurative paintings hold a prominent place in contemporary art, blending traditional techniques with modern influences. Unlike abstract art, they depict recognizable subjects—portraits, landscapes, and everyday scenes—while incorporating innovative stylistic elements. Many contemporary figurative artists push the boundaries of this genre, exploring current themes and diverse techniques. Notable painters such as Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton, Liu Xiaodong, and Jenny Saville bring new dimensions to figurative painting through narrative depth and expressive approaches.
Modern figurative artworks showcase a wide range of styles and mediums, from oil paintings to mixed-media canvases. Some artists embrace a hyperrealistic approach, capturing intricate details with photographic precision, while others favor a looser, more expressive aesthetic influenced by pop art, contemporary expressionism, and street art.
In interior design, figurative paintings are highly sought after for their emotional depth and storytelling power. Whether it's a striking portrait, an urban scene full of movement, or a reinterpreted landscape, these pieces add character and dimension to any space. More and more art collectors and enthusiasts are drawn to figurative contemporary art, captivated by its ability to establish a direct and powerful connection with the viewer.
The demand for figurative paintings continues to grow, fueled by major art fairs and influential galleries worldwide. Constantly evolving, this artistic style reflects societal changes and contemporary concerns while remaining deeply rooted in classical painting traditions. Investing in a figurative painting means acquiring a timeless and emotionally resonant piece, where every brushstroke tells a unique story.
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Keep the children away #2
Dada Wa
Painting - 135 x 135 x 3 cm Painting - 53.1 x 53.1 x 1.2 inch
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Petit bonheur
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
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Blues du jazzman
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
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Who's watching the watchers ? - Blue Alaska
Voxx Romana
Painting - 68.6 x 55.9 cm Painting - 27 x 22 inch
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La galette tire les rois
Christian Esctal
Painting - 97 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
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The Musical Flow of Prague
Kirill Postovit
Painting - 70 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
In the Garden of Time
Oksana Evteeva (Oksana Siciliana)
Painting - 80 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,365
Preserving the future
Natalia Korneeva (Natiko)
Painting - 90 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,820
Posdata Admiración and Apreciación, Diptych. From the Posdata series
Ivan Castiblanco
Painting - 47 x 133.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 18.5 x 52.6 x 0.1 inch
€1,274
Después de la Data, Diptych
Ivan Castiblanco
Painting - 59.9 x 119.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 47.2 x 0.1 inch
€2,731
Printemps, début de journée dans le jardin
Philippe Fissore
Painting - 55 x 48 x 3 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.9 x 1.2 inch
€650
Dancing with Madonna
Philippe Fissore
Painting - 80 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
€650
Maiden in Veil
Oyeleye Feranmi
Painting - 76.5 x 60.5 x 3 cm Painting - 30.1 x 23.8 x 1.2 inch
€1,994
Go into Action
Oyeleye Feranmi
Painting - 45.5 x 60.5 x 3 cm Painting - 17.9 x 23.8 x 1.2 inch
€1,700
Le dernier combat
Antoine Josse
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€3,200
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Love and Flowers - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
€2,230
Impossible behaviour - 9
Galya Popova
Fine Art Drawings - 90 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
€1,600
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€660