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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Adaugo (You and I in Color 3)
Lynda Charles
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
€2,921
While I Wait
Joseph Christian Ekom-Obong
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,597
Gouache d'étude pour Gitanes
Pierre Fix-Masseau
Painting - 41 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16.1 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€3,500
L'ozio ( Il regista)
Pierluca Cetera
Painting - 176 x 314 x 0.3 cm Painting - 69.3 x 123.6 x 0.1 inch
€6,000
Without Instructions 1
Tatiana Elizarova
Painting - 10 x 10 x 1 cm Painting - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€300
The girl from Ipanema
Axelle Sodade
Painting - 130 x 89 x 3.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35 x 1.4 inch
€4,180
La Fille au Coq ou Belarus
Svetlana Maksimenko
Painting - 80 x 60 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 inch
€2,475
The Kissing Couple
Swen Van Schijndel
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€4,000
Procès d’une prostitution ordinaire
Tilt
Painting - 43 x 43 x 1 cm Painting - 16.9 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
€1,800
Rayon de magie - Représentation onirique, symbolique du fil du temps
Sylvie Robert Alonso
Painting - 20 x 20 x 0.3 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
€155
Sunday Gathering
Haibat Balaa Bawab
Painting - 90 x 135 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 53.1 x 0.8 inch
€11,129
Pins bleus – Portiers de jour
Lumi Mizutani
Painting - 27.3 x 48.4 x 1 cm Painting - 10.7 x 19.1 x 0.4 inch
€2,400
Oiseleuse aux oreilles grises
Maria Guilbert
Painting - 120 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€5,000
Evêque au fauteuil
Serge Labégorre
Painting - 195 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1 inch
€17,000
Mas de Provence
Michel Terrapon
Painting - 33 x 45.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 13 x 17.9 x 0.2 inch
€1,399
Maisons de Genève
André Julien Prina
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
€1,754
Marionnette déchirée
François Cognet
Painting - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,900
Hommage à Dubuffet Coucou Bordel
Signé Dupied
Painting - 65 x 54 x 5 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 2 inch
€1,100
Self Care Bear Old Glory
Euan Roberts
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€4,900
Sunny road in a birch forest
Valery Rybakou
Painting - 48.3 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 19 x 12 x 1 inch
€7,790
Its Kitsch, Bitch!
Jamie Vincent
Painting - 119 x 149 x 1 cm Painting - 46.9 x 58.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,750
Flowers and fruits
Nina Mozalevskaia
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0 inch
€5,101
Étude de portrait
Frédéric Schmied
Painting - 29.5 x 22.6 x 0.2 cm Painting - 11.6 x 8.9 x 0.1 inch
€833
Jeune fille espagnole au foulard
Edouard Morerod
Painting - 47.5 x 34.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 18.7 x 13.6 x 0.2 inch
€2,332
Communion
Ariane Konstantinovskaia
Painting - 97 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 2 inch
€8,000
Régate - Monde de la voile
V-Trillard
Painting - 24 x 30 x 1.5 cm Painting - 9.4 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch
€290
Family catch ups - Italian old painting
Guido Guidi
Painting - 35 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€550
La route est longue pour Gibraltar
Antonio Almodovar
Painting - 46 x 38 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 inch
€1,050
Le Vieux Rouen Rue Damiette
Bernard Guilain
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
La danseuse au tutu rose
Charles De Ziegler
Painting - 80 x 63.5 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 25 x 0.8 inch
€1,332
Personnage assis " Gong Hill Frontière du Tanganyika - Kenya"
Alois Wittlin
Painting - 65 x 53.7 x 0.5 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.1 x 0.2 inch
€2,265
Portrait d'enfant portant une carafe
Janebé Weber
Painting - 65.5 x 50.5 x 3 cm Painting - 25.8 x 19.9 x 1.2 inch
€1,332
Grappe de raisins, feuilles mortes et bouquet
Nicolas Roumiantzeff
Painting - 38 x 55 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15 x 21.7 x 0.6 inch
€1,088
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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