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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People of the Street
David Schneuer
Painting - 36 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 14.2 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
€1,911
2A24 - Portrait axé sur le regard
Dominique Fonteneau
Painting - 73 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,815
Happiness Is Something That You Share
Andra Daans
Painting - 49.8 x 34.8 x 1.8 cm Painting - 19.6 x 13.7 x 0.7 inch
€1,610
Generaciones
Adrian Gonzalez Torrez
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
€1,450 €1,305
Egg girl in green
Suthamma (Ta) Byrne
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,400
Seascape at Sunset in Spain
Cristina Stefan
Painting - 81.3 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting - 32 x 24 x 1.5 inch
€1,686
Among Flowers
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 81.3 x 58.4 x 0.5 cm Painting - 32 x 23 x 0.2 inch
€505
Altar Boys
Roberto De Francisci
Painting - 140 x 145 x 0.1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 57.1 x 0 inch
€1,600
Sankofa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African, Games, Growth
Gideon Kotey
Painting - 91.4 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 40 x 1 inch
€2,594
Winch IV N°CCCXX - Equipier qui "mouline"
Jean-François Clair
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
€150
Bouquet et livre
Alexandre Rochat
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,036
Trinité blue bubbles - Série Trinité - Portrait Pop art cubisme
Nathalie Paccalet dite Nathy
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€320
Nirvana
Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,002
Erzählungen
Marina Krasnitzkaya
Painting - 140 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 55.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
€10,200
Petit sentier en forêt
Alexis Louis Roche
Painting - 33 x 41 x 1.5 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 0.6 inch
€1,048
Deux chiens de compagnie
Charles II Van den Eycken
Painting - 17.5 x 24 x 1 cm Painting - 6.9 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch
€1,538
Ogbontarigi Obinrin (Extraordinary Woman)
Abiola Olabamiji
Painting - 127 x 109.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 43 x 1 inch
€2,230
Her Green Robe
Oluwapelumi Oluyemi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,048
Hello Father Christmas
Alain Godon
Painting - 140 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€38,000
Ballerina pop 6 - Opéra Unica
Giorgio Stocco
Painting - 100 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
€990
The Golden Compass 3D
Angela Gomes
Painting - 150 x 300 x 12 cm Painting - 59.1 x 118.1 x 4.7 inch
€27,500
La barque noire - Paysage semi abstrait
Annie-France Giroud
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1 inch
€225
Comme je l'imagine
Izabeau Jousse
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,900
Paysage de montagne et d’eau
Liqun Zhu
Painting - 42 x 68 x 1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 26.8 x 0.4 inch
€700
Homage to Vincent
Marilyn Henrion
Painting - 40.6 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 16 x 12 x 1 inch
€1,843
The Lady and the Peacock
Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Painting - 61 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€4,600
La Drize à Troinex, Genève
Jules Robert Chatelain
Painting - 42.5 x 55.5 x 2 cm Painting - 16.7 x 21.9 x 0.8 inch
€1,304
Village sous la neige
E. Perrenoud-Monnier
Painting - 28 x 44 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11 x 17.3 x 0.2 inch
€892
Autoportrait à la combi
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Painting - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€950
An Ode of False Bonds
Olamilekan Okunade
Painting - 137.2 x 137.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 54 x 54 x 1 inch
€6,007
Sea shells on the sea shore
Peter Goodhall
Painting - 94 x 120.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 37 x 47.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,848
Cream rose on dark brown background
Elena Podmarkova
Painting - 30.5 x 30.5 x 2 cm Painting - 12 x 12 x 0.8 inch
€692
Transition - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Men, Love, Women
Ajegbomogun Damilola
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,594
Maison à la toiture rouge
Herbert Theurillat
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,003
Times are changing
Akintomide Akinshola
Painting - 63.5 x 52 x 1 cm Painting - 25 x 20.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,220
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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
€2,230
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