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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Didattica a distanza
Alessandro Casetti
Painting - 160 x 200 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 78.7 x 1.2 inch
$7,034
Crafting.my.craft
Joso Hanhausen
Painting - 65 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$11,504
Twisting Aspens
Anastasia Kimmett
Painting - 122 x 81 x 4 cm Painting - 48 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch
$10,252
Tissus d'Orient (Iran)
Tristan Rà
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,172
Robot armato di aspirapolvere
Claudio Parigi
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$477
La strada verso Marte
Claudio Parigi
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$477
Tutte le bugie del mondo
Claudio Parigi
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$477
Arlequines. Tarde
Armen Gasparian
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,742
Les Méditerranées - Porquerolles
Caroline Godefroy
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,146
Tôt le matin Cotignac
Anne Ricard
Painting - 60 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$2,384
Sous les voiles (Marrakech)
Anne Ricard
Painting - 92 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,681
I capelli sono idee che stanno in testa
Sandra Renzi
Painting - 116 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$4,172
Road towards Amalfi - Amalfitan Coast painting
Mario Smeraglia
Painting - 30 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$298
The blue coast - Amalfitan Coast painting
Mario Smeraglia
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$209
Full moon on the village - Amalfitan Coast painting
Mario Smeraglia
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$209
Flowering in the village - Amalfitan Coast painting
Mario Smeraglia
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$209
Seaside with roses small version - Positano painting
Alfredo Grimaldi
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$298
Warm evening on the sea - Positano painting
Alfredo Grimaldi
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$298
Horizontal seaside with roses - Positano painting
Alfredo Grimaldi
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$387
Flowery view on sea stacks - Capri painting
Alfredo Grimaldi
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$387
The Writing Table at Longbourn
Chloe Jenkins
Painting - 61 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 24 x 36 x 2 inch
$3,400
Retour de pêche Cap Vert
Anne Ricard
Painting - 73 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$3,457
Allegory Bacchae II
Sandra de Jaume
Painting - 123 x 204 x 2 cm Painting - 48.4 x 80.3 x 0.8 inch
$22,650
Triunfo de la castidad
Armen Gasparian
Painting - 90 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 47.2 x 1 inch
$6,557
Les bouteilles Carbon
Caroline Godefroy
Painting - 39 x 33 x 1 cm Painting - 15.4 x 13 x 0.4 inch
$358
Les odeurs du large
Brigitte Di Scala
Painting - 73 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$3,100
White bird
Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska
Painting - 25 x 40 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
$400 $280
Ochre Yellow Stones and Cherry Blossom. Hanami
Vafa Majidli
Painting - 53 x 53 x 0.1 cm Painting - 20.9 x 20.9 x 0 inch
$1,073
The Dark Side Of Brooking - NY
Laurent Minguet
Painting - 60 x 60 x 8 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 3.1 inch
$6,437
Sweet Kazy Sunday
Lilian Rigobert
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$4,769
Zen Minimalism. Stones in Olive Garden
Vafa Majidli
Painting - 54 x 54 x 0.1 cm Painting - 21.3 x 21.3 x 0 inch
$1,073
Zen Minimalism. Peachy Land of Stones
Vafa Majidli
Painting - 54 x 52 x 0.1 cm Painting - 21.3 x 20.5 x 0 inch
$1,073
Zen Minimalism. Stones on Red Earth
Vafa Majidli
Painting - 52 x 52 x 0.1 cm Painting - 20.5 x 20.5 x 0 inch
$1,073
Evening with Marilyn Monroe
Liviu Mihai
Painting - 170 x 200 x 2 cm Painting - 66.9 x 78.7 x 0.8 inch
$11,325
Morning in nature
Mishurovsky Victor
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$715
The Apple Is Taken
Kirill Postovit
Painting - 160 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,411
Evening in nature
Mishurovsky Victor
Painting - 80 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$834
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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
$2,450
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
$1,907
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$787