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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Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
$1,192
Llenita de ti
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 80 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
$1,192
Un dia vam ser aquí...I no ens va faltar res
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
$1,788
Confined... But always connected to you
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.6 inch
$2,146
Haz que lo cotidiano no pierda su encanto
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 100 x 75 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.5 x 1.4 inch
$1,788
I am much more than what you can see
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 75 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 29.5 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
$2,384
Ranas enamoradas
Ernest Carneado Ferreri
Painting - 50 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,431
Jirafa de colores
Ernest Carneado Ferreri
Painting - 72 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 28.3 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,431
Elefante de colores
Ernest Carneado Ferreri
Painting - 54 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,431
The roses not so pink like that
Graça Tirelli
Painting - 70 x 88 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 34.6 x 1.2 inch
$2,384
She runs, wishing he could fly…
Graça Tirelli
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,192
Reverse of Syncretism – I am watching you
Graça Tirelli
Painting - 55 x 51 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 20.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,788
Golden Cigarettes Butts
Graça Tirelli
Painting - 80 x 114 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 44.9 x 1.2 inch
$2,980
Pecio IV
Felisa Esteban - Maifx
Painting - 100 x 130 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 51.2 x 0.4 inch
$2,503
Granada (VI)
Felisa Esteban - Maifx
Painting - 81 x 38 x 1 cm Painting - 31.9 x 15 x 0.4 inch
$1,311
Viens avec moi
Françoise Dugourd-Caput
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,144
Ready for the ball
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 90 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,205
The Scarlet Velvet Dress
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,146
Some Type of flowers
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 90 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,801
Morning Sunbathing
Alexander Levich
Painting - 45 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,037
La ferme au bœuf
André Boubounelle
Painting - 20.9 x 24.5 x 3 cm Painting - 8.2 x 9.6 x 1.2 inch
$2,623
Stop aux déchets - série panneaux de signalisation
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 90 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch
$1,180
Stop - série La ville
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 90 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,180
Patrick Dewaere
Jean-Michel Lourenço
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$1,431
Serge Gainsbourg
Jean-Michel Lourenço
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$1,133
Les amis intimes
Maria Mikileva
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.4 inch
$2,265
Lean on Me I Lean on You
Gobe Joseph
Painting - 137.2 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 54 x 48 x 1 inch
$4,199
Flowers of paradise
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,520
Arabesque
Françoise Dugourd-Caput
Painting - 70 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,299
Mountains no.7
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 20 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
$1,431
Autumn annoucement
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 50 x 100 x 2.2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0.9 inch
$2,623
The rustle of autumn
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 60 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$5,200
Marrakech. Es bonito pisar el suelo que pisas tú
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
$1,788
German forest no.6
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2.2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.9 inch
$1,073
Atoke Oni Koroba
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,850
Sensual Steps of Elegance
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,994
The joy in togetherness
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 76.2 x 114.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 45 x 1 inch
$3,850
Trees by the stream no.2
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2.2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.9 inch
$1,431
Pond no.2 - Hasbruch
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 85 x 70 x 2.2 cm Painting - 33.5 x 27.6 x 0.9 inch
$2,861
Oaks in the Wind / Henrykow
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2.2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch
$1,907
Expansive Potential
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,800
Le petit chien blanc
Patrick Moya
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$3,815
Old Sailor’s Stories
Alexander Levich
Painting - 98 x 148 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38.6 x 58.3 x 1 inch
$10,729
Golden Memories
Alexander Levich
Painting - 138 x 107 x 2.5 cm Painting - 54.3 x 42.1 x 1 inch
$9,537
Giuseppe Forever (Les Pêcheurs de Perles)
Alexander Levich
Painting - 140 x 115 x 2.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 45.3 x 1 inch
$9,537
Saga about Normans
Alexander Levich
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1 inch
$10,729
Ancient Scottish Songs
Alexander Levich
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1 inch
$10,729
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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
$1,907
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$787