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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Still life with pomegrantes and dove
Tamar Nazaryan
Painting - 40 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€547
Melody of Enchantment
Anahit Mirijanyan
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€547
More than a body
Poonam Choudhary
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
€2,734
Beautiful Venice
Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska
Painting - 45.7 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 18 x 24 x 0.8 inch
€1,094
Zeeland, The Netherlands 1953
Maarten Demmink
Painting - 16 x 25 x 1 cm Painting - 6.3 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch
€800
India Taxi in Mumbai
Alain Bertrand
Painting - 75 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch
€1,400
India Scooter in Jaisalmer
Alain Bertrand
Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Tu n'es pas encore prête pour aller au théâtre
Lydi
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€770
India Ganesh taxis
Alain Bertrand
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
€5,000
India street of Mumbai
Alain Bertrand
Painting - 65 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
€4,400
Untitled
Jose Ricardo Contreras Gonzalez
Painting - 30 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
€638
Le répit
Sylvie Julkowski-Egard
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,500 €1,350
Street art le lundi au soleil-3
SmaK-titi
Painting - 120 x 49 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 19.3 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Journey Through the Hills
Vahe Bagumyan
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€228
Chaque ride à mon coeur...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 50 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€750
Cadillac en sous bois
Alain Bertrand
Painting - 114 x 146 x 3 cm Painting - 44.9 x 57.5 x 1.2 inch
€14,000
Tourisme familier
Enrique Etievan
Painting - 85 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 33.5 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch
€3,000
Communication in Nature
Maria Korshunova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€911
Village Everyday life
Hrach Baghdasaryan
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€319
Loin du Bruit
Nicolas Clézio
Painting - 92 x 65 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.2 x 25.6 x 1 inch
€2,400 €2,160
Du côté de Paimpol (Série)
Charlotte Abecassis
Painting - 50 x 65 cm Painting - 19.7 x 25.6 inch
€1,700
Du côté de Paimpol (Série)
Charlotte Abecassis
Painting - 56 x 42 cm Painting - 22 x 16.5 inch
€1,400
The Scent of Tulips
Lilith Tonakanyan
Painting - 60 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,094
Donna universo
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 60 x 60 x 5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 2 inch
€480
Il cammino del Tolteca
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€390
Le décor n'a pas changé...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€950
Vous, vous aussi...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€950
La route qui mène au fond de soi...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€950
Mon bilan est sans mélancolie...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€950
Le bonheur simplement...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€950
Le monde est une question...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 80 x 60 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 inch
€950
Voilà les mots, les gestes...
Javier Navarro Avilés
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€950
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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
€2,233
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
