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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Injured (The Stoic Men)
Ajegbomogun Damilola
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€3,868
Maison à la toiture rouge
Herbert Theurillat
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,003
You will have to go back to Dreaming
Marylin Cavin
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€5,200
Imperfect Beauty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Faces
Odesola Idowu
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
€2,321
Barques de pêcheurs et pêcheurs au port au clair de lune
Riccardo Colucci
Painting - 25 x 46 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.8 x 18.1 x 0.2 inch
€2,073
Paysage de montagne et sapin enneigé
P. Audemars
Painting - 53 x 63 x 0.5 cm Painting - 20.9 x 24.8 x 0.2 inch
€1,315
Paysans et chevaux avec charrue
Gûo
Painting - 48 x 58 x 0.5 cm Painting - 18.9 x 22.8 x 0.2 inch
€1,638
Ruisseau de montagne
W. A. Hahn
Painting - 45 x 35 x 0.5 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.2 inch
€1,192
Bouquet de roses
Paolo Alfio Graziani
Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€970
Flocons nocturnes, sur Genève
René Sigg
Painting - 54 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
€2,073
Doors in the depths (III)
Gokce Ciftcioglu
Painting - 40 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
€3,200
Parfum de Vanille
France Courpotin
Painting - 120 x 110 x 3.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 43.3 x 1.4 inch
€2,750
Maeste II (Large Painting)
Tomasz Rut
Painting - 127 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 22 x 1 inch
€5,461
Golden Face
Jose Ladrón de Guevara
Painting - 85 x 68 x 0.2 cm Painting - 33.5 x 26.8 x 0.1 inch
€2,125
Do you look for hope in other peoples eyes
Sava Harris
Painting - 90 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,585
Petit sentier Corse et olivier
Tony Gardella
Painting - 55 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,482
Vendeur de bouées avec ballon de Barcelone
Rosario Heins
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€7,600
1955 Joueur de BANJO Player
Kam Zin Choon
Painting - 59 x 50 x 0.75 cm Painting - 23.2 x 19.7 x 0.3 inch
€5,950
Flori de foc / Flowers of fire
Amalia Crisan
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€1,850
Que de la bouche !
Nicolas Denigot
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1 inch
€2,400
Wind of Change
Olalekan Adeyemi
Painting - 91.9 x 102.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.2 x 40.2 x 1 inch
€2,458
You Will See (Part 3)
Halyna Abramova
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
€600
Joy of Twins Mother
Twins Seven Seven
Painting - 61 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 48 x 1 inch
€6,371
Frutos del bosque
Milagros Elorz
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Raz'ebala Vse Ebalo
Anna Bukhareva
Painting - 30.5 x 43.2 x 0.2 cm Painting - 12 x 17 x 0.1 inch
€1,600
Dame à l'éventail
Vittorio Gussoni
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,650
Conjunction
Ksenia Fedulina (Prostoksyushen)
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.4 inch
€910
Regardless - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children, Jewellery
John Ali
Painting - 70.1 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€3,049
Mighty Oak in Summer
Hazel Thomson
Painting - 100.1 x 119.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
€3,953
Framed by Foliage (The Rebirth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Men
Desmond Akindoju
Painting - 76.2 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 22 x 1 inch
€1,684
Anya - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Jewelry, Art Deco
Franklin Ndibam
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
€1,911
Jeune fille au serre tête rouge et étude de nu
Emile-François Chambon
Painting - 46 x 36 x 0.5 cm Painting - 18.1 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch
€4,235
Don't Look Back, Your Life Isn't There Anymore -21st Century, Contemporary Women
Elijah Olanase
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,049
Solitude 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Expressionism, Mixed Media, Africa
Fredrick Idele
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch
€1,911
Scene With A Baby Jumper
Hiroya Kurata
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.54 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
€11,377
Ohne Titel (2 Köpfe und Pflanzen)
Ulrike Michaelis
Painting - 31.5 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€900
Not Hopeless
Agbabiaka Johnmark
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,779
Comfort and Grace
Michael Rapoport
Painting - 50 x 34 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 13.4 x 1.2 inch
€3,186
Known Delight - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Religious
Wasiu Adelakun
Painting - 121.9 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 40 x 1 inch
€1,820
Lingotti della comunicazione, geometria tattile
Liala Polato Lia-Code
Painting - 70 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
€3,500
Una olla de monstruos
Laura Leonicio
Painting - 35 x 21.5 x 0.01 cm Painting - 13.8 x 8.5 x 0 inch
€700
Ashabi Oge - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Fashion
Azeez Muritadoh
Painting - 166.1 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 65.4 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,870
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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
€2,230
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