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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Provencal bouquet
Carol Steinberg
Painting - 108 x 108 x 5.1 cm Painting - 42.5 x 42.5 x 2 inch
$3,575
Glory of the Harvest
Bob Arrigo
Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 36 x 48 x 1.5 inch
$3,000
Window with Figurines
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 119.4 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47 x 35 x 1 inch
$940
In Bloom (Spirits Of Skies 216147)
Ansgar Dressler
Painting - 121.9 x 182.9 x 4.6 cm Painting - 48 x 72 x 1.8 inch
$5,300
After the rain
Hoang Phuong
Painting - 100.1 x 180.1 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 70.9 x 1.2 inch
$5,000
Blue Thistle and Yellow Tulip
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 99.1 x 78.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39 x 31 x 1 inch
$1,030
Alstroemeria in Red Vase
Carol Steinberg
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1.5 inch
$1,715
Pink Valentine's Roses on the Porch
Carol Steinberg
Painting - 45.7 x 35.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 18 x 14 x 0.1 inch
$920
Cette lumière qui me faisait penser à la nuit
Xavier Jallais
Painting - 130 x 97 x 5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 2 inch
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Dans la nuit transparente
Xavier Jallais
Painting - 100 x 81 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 2 inch
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Urban forest 18 Sundown
Chin H Shin
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.5 inch
$4,900
Toujours recommencer
Christophe Vilar
Painting - 117 x 90 x 5 cm Painting - 46.1 x 35.4 x 2 inch
$7,020 $6,318
Petržalka water lilies II
Michal Tejgi
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$994
Andromaque ou l'abandon amer,
Adélaïde Leferme
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1 inch
$409 $328
African Woman (Blue)
N. Gail
Painting - 160 x 140 x 4 cm Painting - 63 x 55.1 x 1.6 inch
$4,153 $3,323
Five Flowers and a Chameleon
Kat Zhivetin
Painting - 95 x 95 x 0.2 cm Painting - 37.4 x 37.4 x 0.1 inch
$890
Still life - tangerines
Shahen Aleksandryan
Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$360
Louise - Mysterious rose collection
Artemisia Fine Art
Painting - 130 x 99.8 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.3 x 1.2 inch
$17,131
Belle des Pres IV
Marie-Claude Bisson
Painting - 91.44 x 91.44 x 3 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.2 inch
$1,755
Evening embankment in Croatia
Helen Shukina
Painting - 25 x 40 x 1.8 cm Painting - 9.8 x 15.7 x 0.7 inch
$500 $350
Morning sun on the snowy Mézenc mountains
Anne Baudequin
Painting - 133.1 x 199.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 52.4 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$5,900
La Femme Torero
Jean-Luc Beaufils
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$4,914
Pikachu the Yellow Mouse
Remco Schakelaar
Painting - 80 x 60 x 5.1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.62 x 2 inch
$1,755
Still life with lamp and book
Anahit Mirijanyan
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$280
Etude in the botanical garden
Helen Shukina
Painting - 25 x 35 x 1.8 cm Painting - 9.8 x 13.8 x 0.7 inch
$400 $280
Lemons & books - Italian painting still life
Andrea Borella
Painting - 80 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$877
Pomegrante with textured background
Hasmik Mamikonyan
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$280
Spring landscape Spring view River Nature painting
Irina Pronina
Painting - 49 x 38 cm Painting - 19.3 x 15 inch
$409
Peach blossom in Spring
Le anh Tuan
Painting - 100.1 x 128 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 50.4 x 1.2 inch
$3,900
Water lily, Flower of purity
Le anh Tuan
Painting - 89.9 x 140 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch
$3,900
City in the Night- Bratislava
Sona Adalyan
Painting - 20 x 20 x 0.2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
$269
Shade of Apricot, Saraycik
Yusuf Epcin
Painting - 23 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 9.1 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$445
Spring Rain at Karanlik Liman
Yusuf Epcin
Painting - 20 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$383
My Home : Dual Pandas (2)
Hong Yu
Painting - 190 x 95 x 25 cm Painting - 74.8 x 37.4 x 9.8 inch
$12,000
Junto al lago
María Elena Olmo, del
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$573
Littleton #6, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Richard Szkutnik
Painting - 61 x 61 x 0.5 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 0.2 inch
$2,790
Seaside lookout - Amalfi Italy painting & frame
Vincenzo Somma
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
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Abstract blue portrait
Benjamin Carrivick
Painting - 15 x 10.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 5.9 x 4.3 x 0.1 inch
$221
The Blue Suit
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 64.8 x 47.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 25.5 x 18.8 x 0.1 inch
$490
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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