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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Double Dose of Elegance
Elena Kanevsky
Painting - 75 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 29.5 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch
€732
3 in 1 Beauty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women
Samson Toba
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€3,887
Four Jars and a Flower
Ellen Brook
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 2 inch
€2,355
The art of seduction
Javier Prieto Meneses
Painting - 65 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
€800
Berlin, auf der Oberbaumbrücke
Frank Suplie
Painting - 135 x 110 x 4 cm Painting - 53.1 x 43.3 x 1.6 inch
€17,900
Avant l'orage-2931 - Série bateaux échoués
Claude Vergnaud dit Klod
Painting - 40 x 57 x 0.1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 22.4 x 0 inch
€625
L'agent de la cabine
Jean-Michel Mefort
Painting - 130 x 97 x 5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 2 inch
€3,900
Le pont II
François-Xavier de Boissoudy
Painting - 100 x 125 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 49.2 x 0.8 inch
€6,500
Girl in a blanket
Ekaterina Davydova
Painting - 100 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€823
Eternal (L'Eternel)
Alain Rigollier
Painting - 55 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
€490
Seeking peace of mind
Lindokuhle Khumalo
Painting - 145 x 119.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 57.1 x 47.2 x 1 inch
€6,037
Moine bouddhiste avec un jeune novice
The opium smoking white elephant
Painting - 50 x 40 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 inch
€800
Over the rainbow, Under the stars
Hiromi Sengoku
Painting - 33.2 x 24.2 x 3 cm Painting - 13.1 x 9.5 x 1.2 inch
€700
Schnappschuss 1706
Baurjan Aralov
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,200
The red house - Tuscany painting landscape
Andrea Borella
Painting - 54 x 64 x 1 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.2 x 0.4 inch
€675
Le Lapin et son Territoire
Fabiana Peña
Painting - 130 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€790
The Dream of the Dolphin
Maria Mikileva
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,690
Illuminating Hope
Roseleen Labazacchy
Painting - 66 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 26 x 20 x 1 inch
€2,058
A rush of wind trought the leaves
Jorge Calero
Painting - 89.9 x 59.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 1.5 inch
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Framed Color Face II
Jens-Christian Wittig
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1 inch
€4,116
Les petites variations n°30 bis
Daniela Meza Sigala
Painting - 10.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 4.1 x 3.3 x 0.2 inch
€600
Be Yourself - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Wasiu Sunday Hassan
Painting - 81.3 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 32 x 20 x 1 inch
€2,058
La petite maison grise
Giuseppe Zago
Painting - 55.5 x 69 x 2 cm Painting - 21.9 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,906
Les chemins du silence n°2 - série Paysage et forêt
Ursula Durr-Land
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
€570
French Cancan / Moulin Rouge
Patricia Molinaro
Painting - 120 x 160 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 63 x 0.8 inch
€4,200
When Boys Become Men
Roberto Fernando Salmon
Painting - 40.5 x 32 x 2.4 cm Painting - 15.9 x 12.6 x 0.9 inch
€500
Beyond This Earth (Life Within) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Nature
Gbelekale Azeez
Painting - 73.7 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 29 x 35 x 1 inch
€2,241
Beauty For Ashes -21st Century
Iyiola Odunayo
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
€2,058
Massavo the Makokean 2
Lazarus Massavo
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,829
The Chair, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Nicole Daniah Sidonie
Painting - 36.1 x 36.1 x 0.3 cm Painting - 14.2 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch
€643
Zebra crossing
Samuel Njuguna Njoroge
Painting - 80.5 x 100.5 x 2 cm Painting - 31.7 x 39.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,700
La fille de Kazan - Portrait de femme
Anthony Shagan
Painting - 61 x 46 x 4 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 x 1.6 inch
€1,950
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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
€2,241
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
