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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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Painting, Turquoise, Susan Kennedy

Turquoise

Susan Kennedy

Painting - 76.2 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 15 x 1 inch

$235

Painting, Sans titre, Andre Wilder

Sans titre

Andre Wilder

Painting - 75 x 62 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 24.4 x 0.8 inch

$5,616

Painting, Corrosion, Elana Rey

Corrosion

Elana Rey

Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$3,861

Painting, Sharks Tooth, Kent Sullivan

Sharks Tooth

Kent Sullivan

Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 1.3 cm Painting - 36 x 48 x 0.5 inch

$10,000

Painting, Beverly Hills, Andy Dixon

Beverly Hills

Andy Dixon

Painting - 119 x 152 x 1 cm Painting - 46.9 x 59.8 x 0.4 inch

$23,985

Painting, Intuicion, Irene Bou

Intuicion

Irene Bou

Painting - 132 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 52 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

$9,360

Painting, 504170, Yoshihiro Fujita

504170

Yoshihiro Fujita

Painting - 103 x 200 x 5 cm Painting - 40.6 x 78.7 x 2 inch

$7,254

Painting, L'étudiante, Smoka

L'étudiante

Smoka

Painting - 81 x 65 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 1 inch

$749

Painting, Smoking girl, cArye

Smoking girl

cArye

Painting - 43 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 16.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$164

Painting, Île animée, Sannemann

Île animée

Sannemann

Painting - 53 x 46.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 20.9 x 18.3 x 0.2 inch

$3,118

Painting, Saioa, Pablo Aizoiala

Saioa

Pablo Aizoiala

Painting - 200 x 200 x 2 cm Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 0.8 inch

$13,455

Painting, Celery, Uliana Balan

Celery

Uliana Balan

Painting - 64 x 45 x 0.2 cm Painting - 25.2 x 17.7 x 0.1 inch

$500

Painting, Le désir, Chechu Álava

Le désir

Chechu Álava

Painting - 38 x 46 x 3 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 1.2 inch

$9,360

Painting, First date, Elias Ayoub

First date

Elias Ayoub

Painting - 100 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

$3,000

Painting, Alpha Girl, Adam Handler

Alpha Girl

Adam Handler

Painting - 61 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,420

Painting, Mon chat, Emil Gumiel

Mon chat

Emil Gumiel

Painting - 53 x 38 cm Painting - 20.9 x 15 inch

$456

Painting, Automne 2024, Zerka

Automne 2024

Zerka

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch

$1,638

Painting, Les Pensées, Nèle Nèle

Les Pensées

Nèle Nèle

Painting - 100 x 81 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch

$2,340

Painting, Gemella, Kotcha Kotte

Gemella

Kotcha Kotte

Painting - 51 x 35 x 1 cm Painting - 20.1 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

$445

Painting, ST1, Alber

ST1

Alber

Painting - 150 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$4,680

Painting, Blue Door, Joan Franklin

Blue Door

Joan Franklin

Painting - 20.3 x 19.1 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch

$375

Painting, Couple, Anne Guillon

Couple

Anne Guillon

Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inch

$328

Painting, La mariée, I.K

La mariée

I.K

Painting - 150 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

$1,053

Painting, La nuque, Patrice Larue

La nuque

Patrice Larue

Painting - 59 x 118.5 x 1.2 cm Painting - 23.2 x 46.7 x 0.5 inch

$7,020

Painting, Le cri, Marie Anglade

Le cri

Marie Anglade

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

$936

Painting, Boat, Avtandil Modebadze

Boat

Avtandil Modebadze

Painting - 35 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,053

Painting, Heater, Lassana Sarr

Heater

Lassana Sarr

Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.2 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

$1,170

Painting, Pantry, James Carter

Pantry

James Carter

Painting - 102 x 76 x 5 cm Painting - 40.2 x 29.9 x 2 inch

$936

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