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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, 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

€4,800

Painting, Corrosion, Elana Rey

Corrosion

Elana Rey

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

€3,300

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

€9,146

Painting, Intuicion, Irene Bou

Intuicion

Irene Bou

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

€8,000

Painting, 504170, Yoshihiro Fujita

504170

Yoshihiro Fujita

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

€6,200

Painting, Smoking girl, cArye

Smoking girl

cArye

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

€140

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

€2,787

Painting, L'étudiante, Smoka

L'étudiante

Smoka

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

€640

Painting, Saioa, Pablo Aizoiala

Saioa

Pablo Aizoiala

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

€11,500

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

€457

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

€8,000

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

€2,744

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

€2,213

Painting, Mon chat, Emil Gumiel

Mon chat

Emil Gumiel

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

€390

Painting, Automne 2024, Zerka

Automne 2024

Zerka

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

€1,400

Painting, Gemella, Kotcha Kotte

Gemella

Kotcha Kotte

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

€380

Painting, The Clown, Moutaz Al-Bashar

The Clown

Moutaz Al-Bashar

Painting - 220 x 220 x 1 cm Painting - 86.6 x 86.6 x 0.4 inch

€9,100

Painting, Action 1, Catherine Bailey

Action 1

Catherine Bailey

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€300

Painting, ST1, Alber

ST1

Alber

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

€4,000

Painting, Mim, James Earley

Mim

James Earley

Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

€2,633

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

€280

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

€900

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

€6,000

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

€800

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

€20,500

Painting, Boat, Avtandil Modebadze

Boat

Avtandil Modebadze

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

€900

Painting, Self-portrait, Kouta Sasai

Self-portrait

Kouta Sasai

Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

€750

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

€1,000

21/100

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