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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Plage Carlton 1940, Sikado
Chisa
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$5,365
Entrée du port D'ouistreham
Gaston Sebire
Painting - 73 x 92 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch
$3,815
Le port de Ouistréham
Gaston Sebire
Painting - 73 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$3,815
Le canal Ouistréham
Gaston Sebire
Painting - 60 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$3,338
Terre-plein central
Harald Wolff
Painting - 150 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$4,172
Et ils ont tous des enfants n°4
Brigitte Derbigny
Painting - 24 x 32 x 0.2 cm Painting - 9.4 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
$358
Nature morte aux lys
Janebé Weber
Painting - 50 x 35.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 14 x 0.2 inch
$1,199
Church of St. Nicholas Wonderworker
Adel Mikaelyan
Painting - 14 x 16 x 0.3 cm Painting - 5.5 x 6.3 x 0.1 inch
$274 $247
Traveling in the north country
Filippa Bjerling
Painting - 100 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch
$3,815
Triptyque 120.120
Michel Rauscher
Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$6,557
N° 1219 Oléron. Dans le bois de Vertbois.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 46 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 13 x 0.8 inch
$536
N° 1040 The Argyll Arms 3
R. Cavalié
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$417
N° 1037 Les complémentaires.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 55 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 15 x 0.8 inch
$501
When I was young, I used to have followers, now I just follow him
K Oldal
Painting - 20 x 25 x 0.2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
$477
The Captain won’t see me if I hide in the bathtub
K Oldal
Painting - 19 x 24 x 0.2 cm Painting - 7.5 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch
$417
Refugio 2
Adrian Gonzalez Torrez
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$417 $376
La Femme Torero
Jean-Luc Beaufils
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$5,007 $4,506
Wild style
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,961
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
$4,769
Kond, Old Yerevan
Adel Mikaelyan
Painting - 14 x 17 x 0.3 cm Painting - 5.5 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$274 $247
I Get Lost in You
Kathy Bradshaw
Painting - 102 x 91 x 4 cm Painting - 40.2 x 35.8 x 1.6 inch
$3,207
Les arlésiennes
Pierre Ambrogiani
Painting - 50 x 69 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,106 $7,296
Paysage de chine sur des radeaux en bambou
Ellis Zbinden
Painting - 47 x 67 x 0.1 cm Painting - 18.5 x 26.4 x 0 inch
$12,875
Embracing sunset serenade
Olga Volna
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$470
Red moon
Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska
Painting - 31 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$900
White bird
Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska
Painting - 25 x 40 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
$400
Tendrement
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,027
Oscillant
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,027
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Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
$2,450
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Galya Popova
Fine Art Drawings - 90 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,907
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$787