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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Who's watching the watchers ? - Blue Alaska
Voxx Romana
Painting - 68.6 x 55.9 cm Painting - 27 x 22 inch
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La galette tire les rois
Christian Esctal
Painting - 97 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
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Never quite touching
Olivier Massebeuf
Painting - 41 x 33 x 3 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 1.2 inch
€250
Killing Mockingbird
Olivier Massebeuf
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€400
Serie vidas minúsculas 12
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 11
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 10
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 7
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 16
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 15
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 14
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 13
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Serie vidas minúsculas 12
Marta Lafuente
Painting - 14 x 14 x 5 cm Painting - 5.5 x 5.5 x 2 inch
€325
Memories. The Garden of Childhood
Iryna Bondar
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€600
Women's Quartet
Marieta Martirosyan
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€926
Archaic Reflections
Erwann Tirilly
Painting - 176 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 69.3 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
€20,000
Enchantement n°7 (pleine lune)
Marta Grassi
Painting - 145 x 114 x 0.2 cm Painting - 57.1 x 44.9 x 0.1 inch
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Portrait of osculating fan while on treadmill
John Kilduff
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.8 inch
€1,827
San Francisco Bay from Skyline BLVD
John Kilduff
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1.5 inch
€4,962
30 planes landing into Burbank Airport
John Kilduff
Painting - 121.9 x 127 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 50 x 1 inch
€7,883
Venice Beach Hats, Painting, Oil on canvas
John Kilduff
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
€5,935
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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
€2,272
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