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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Rose Tinted Glasses
Voxx Romana
Painting - 61.5 x 47.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 24.2 x 18.7 x 0 inch
$548
Chiller sur le canapé
Gauthier Bruel
Painting - 160 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$2,262
The rustle of autumn
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 60 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$5,200
From the cycle Winter ll
Zivile Rudzikaite Matuzoniene
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,536
From the cycle Winter lll
Zivile Rudzikaite Matuzoniene
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,357
From the cycle Winter Vll
Zivile Rudzikaite Matuzoniene
Painting - 110 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,536
Flowering magnolias
Victor Onyshchenko
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,679
Le poisson jaune
Laurence Leccia
Painting - 100 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$1,131
Evening in the mountains
Victor Onyshchenko
Painting - 70 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,798
The walking stone
Benoît Mauduech
Painting - 110 x 200 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 78.7 x 1.2 inch
$7,262
Enzhe Where are you
Stàn Bert Singer
Painting - 53 x 39.5 x 3 cm Painting - 20.9 x 15.6 x 1.2 inch
$41,668
Before the annunciation - the window
Stàn Bert Singer
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1 inch
$23,215
La fuerza de la fragilidad
Sandra Renzi
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,762
This is for you 1
Sergey Bondarev
Painting - 100 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$17,739
Signora cattiva
Sergey Bondarev
Painting - 205 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 80.7 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch
$28,572
Two girlfriends in blue
Victor Sheleg
Painting - 50 x 50 x 7 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 2.8 inch
$3,810
Floral Diptych original oil paintings, Fuchsia Diptych
Kathleen Ney
Painting - 35.6 x 55.9 x 1.3 cm Painting - 14 x 22 x 0.5 inch
$1,450
The Engineer’s Lover
Sergey Bondarev
Painting - 100 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$17,739
Brume aux champs
Cathie Berthon
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,143
I need your friendship so much
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 115 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 45.3 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,810
I have the horse. Am I a knight?
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 115 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 45.3 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,810
The white towel
Tsanko Tsankoff
Painting - 100 x 110 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 43.3 x 1 inch
$4,167
Madame with two moles
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 31 x 23 x 1 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.4 inch
$595
The cultural embrace, oil on canvas
Mariam Qureshi
Painting - 25.4 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 10 x 10 x 1 inch
$894
Cuesta levantarse cuando a tu alrededor sólo hay miedo y destrucción
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
$2,381
Woman with a red lipstick
Ruslana Levandovska
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 1.9 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 0.75 inch
$2,900
Chopin meets Nana
Linda De Clercq
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,500
Different Shades of Human
Salome Khubashvili
Painting - 110 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 63 x 0.8 inch
$3,572
The Light 19
Jose Ricardo Contreras Gonzalez
Painting - 30 x 39.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 1 inch
$1,000
Jeune fille au miroir
Pierre Sojo
Painting - 40 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
$1,548
Different Shades of Human 1
Salome Khubashvili
Painting - 150 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,333
N°22011 Hommes Taureaux Etude 1
Capton
Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$238
The Gentle Whisper of Golden Fields
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,274
N°22013 Hommes Taureaux Etude 3
Capton
Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$238
Different Shades of Human 2
Salome Khubashvili
Painting - 160 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$7,143
Madone à l'eventail
Volodia Popov
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$11,310
A Look into the Past
Olena Shtepura
Painting - 185 x 105 x 2.5 cm Painting - 72.8 x 41.3 x 1 inch
$4,286
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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
$1,905
