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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Portrait
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 100 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Zeeland, The Netherlands 1953
Maarten Demmink
Painting - 16 x 25 x 1 cm Painting - 6.3 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch
€800
Shadows of Winter
Victor Roschkov
Painting - 63.5 x 35.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 25 x 14 x 0.1 inch
€581
Changing Seasons
Victor Roschkov
Painting - 41.9 x 62.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16.5 x 24.5 x 0.1 inch
€599
November Chill, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Victor Roschkov
Painting - 45.7 x 66 x 0.3 cm Painting - 18 x 26 x 0.1 inch
€617
Over the Fields
Victor Roschkov
Painting - 41.9 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16.5 x 27 x 0.1 inch
€634
Into The Light
William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Painting - 30.5 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 1 inch
€1,855
The Blue Morpho Butterfly
Wendy Smith
Painting - 86.1 x 110 x 2.5 cm Painting - 33.9 x 43.3 x 1 inch
€1,731
Blustery Evening
Victor Roschkov
Painting - 48.3 x 66.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 19 x 26.3 x 0.1 inch
€581
Tourisme familier
Enrique Etievan
Painting - 85 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 33.5 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch
€3,000
End Of The Dry Land
Yuko Montgomery
Painting - 60.7 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.9 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,319
The Creations 2
Yuko Montgomery
Painting - 45.5 x 53.1 x 2 cm Painting - 17.9 x 20.9 x 0.8 inch
€2,207
Cis/Trans
Tama Takahashi
Painting - 96.52 x 96.52 x 4 cm Painting - 38 x 38 x 1.6 inch
€1,500 €1,425
Big love. Bull
Ekaterina Khovanskaya
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,391
Legendary Blue / Cassowary
Yuko Montgomery
Painting - 53.1 x 40.9 x 2 cm Painting - 20.9 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
€2,207
I feel a premonition
Zelie Alice
Painting - 59.7 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,300
Jardin d’Alexandre 4-1 Hiver
Akira Inumaru
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€2,800
Jardin d’Alexandre 3-1 Automne
Akira Inumaru
Painting - 140 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
€4,500
Autoportrait aviaire
Hatem Akrout
Painting - 120 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,000
Reach Out For The Sun
Yuko Montgomery
Painting - 72.6 x 52.8 x 2 cm Painting - 28.6 x 20.8 x 0.8 inch
€3,135
Dining Car Cafe, Painting, Oil on Canvas
William Whitney
Painting - 50.8 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 30 x 1.5 inch
€8,115
Plage Carlton 1940, Sikado
Chisa
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
€4,500
The Crawler 1
Yuko Montgomery
Painting - 40.9 x 40.9 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
€11,982
Silence of Winter
Victor Roschkov
Painting - 54.6 x 31.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 21.5 x 12.5 x 0.1 inch
€428
Black Rabbit
Zaira Dzhaubaeva
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1.5 inch
€15,766
Wild style
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
€5,000
Lorsque mon coeur fait boom
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€4,000
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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
€2,272
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