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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Le printemps est Là
Tristan Saint Michel
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,265
De l'un à l'autre 1&2 (diptyque)
Jean-Freddy
Painting - 81 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$1,287
Don't be afraid
Christian Dugardeyn
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$585
Mon rêve familier
Barbara Petit Lisy
Painting - 35 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
$899
Festival des amoureux 2
Chantal Bonnevay
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$94
Old country houses - Tuscany landscape painting
Claudio Pallini
Painting - 20 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$175
Rouge est la couleur du mystère 20
Jean-Charles Taillandier
Painting - 50 x 34.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 13.6 inch
$515
Racines miraculeuses haïtiennes
Christophe Mert
Painting - 91 x 78 cm Painting - 35.8 x 30.7 inch
$4,680
La fille aux cheveux noirs
Ada Kafel
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$936
Snail oil painting
Arina Melikhova
Painting - 19.7 x 16.6 x 1 cm Painting - 7.8 x 6.5 x 0.4 inch
$175
Ballet dancer "Ballerina" - Italian painting
Eva Romano
Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$205
Temperature reach critical level
Edvarda Braanaas
Painting - 55 x 45 x 3 cm Painting - 21.7 x 17.7 x 1.2 inch
$3,744
El túnel, vida más allá de la vida
Toni Caimari
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$4,633
Basket with roses - Italian old painting + frame
Aldo Luxardo
Painting - 35 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
$409
Portrait of Salvador Dali
Valentyna Odnolko
Painting - 70 x 85 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 33.5 x 1.2 inch
$936
Passage Abstrait
Éric Robitaille
Painting - 91 x 152 x 4 cm Painting - 35.8 x 59.8 x 1.6 inch
$7,020
Tradition picturale
Nourreddine Guesmia
Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$585
La petite nostalgique.
Jean-Pierre Blanpain
Painting - 18 x 14 x 1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.5 x 0.4 inch
$819
Studio 7 (Alexandre)
Marius Pons de Vincent
Painting - 110 x 90 x 5 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 2 inch
$11,524
La transparence de l'air I
Joël Gangloff
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
$936
Des lueurs ocre et rouge
Jean-Claude Campana
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2.5 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 1 inch
$2,691
Fluorine Slave portrait.
López del Espino
Painting - 160 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,755
Tree of meat (Baum aus Fleisch)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 110 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$15,151
A la bonne vôtre VI
Christophe Blanc
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$3,627
Mon monde fragile
Maria Expósito Santiso
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,925
Hommage à Jean-Paul Goude - Inès et Charlie
Anka Matei
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,170
Jeune femme endormie
Eugène Bégarat
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,223
On the Golden Gate (San Francisco)
Laurent Minguet
Painting - 122 x 85 x 8 cm Painting - 48 x 33.5 x 3.1 inch
$11,115
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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
$1,872
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$772