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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Portrait d'un notable
J.F. Meyer
Painting - 58 x 47.5 x 2 cm Painting - 22.8 x 18.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,638
Notable à moustache et montre gousset
Jules Matthey
Painting - 81 x 65.5 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.8 x 0.8 inch
$2,285
Dame à lunettes assise
Paul Théophile Robert
Painting - 82 x 75.5 x 2 cm Painting - 32.3 x 29.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,777
Village dans les vignes
Michel Jouenne
Painting - 90 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$7,948
Église Saint-Étienne-Du-Mont, Paris
Aurèle Barraud
Painting - 61 x 47 x 0.3 cm Painting - 24 x 18.5 x 0.1 inch
$978
Artiste et modèle à l'atelier
Franz Wanger
Painting - 73 x 58 x 1 cm Painting - 28.7 x 22.8 x 0.4 inch
$1,638
Jeune femme en costume oriental et bouquet de fleurs
Blanche Pierron
Painting - 85 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 33.5 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,412
Portrait de femme au foulard vert
Georges Dessouslavy
Painting - 41 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 0.8 inch
$1,270
Crépuscule sur le pont
Jérôme Guillet
Painting - 50 x 73 x 2.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 28.7 x 1 inch
$1,519
Fond de coquelicots - Champs de fleurs
Fabienne Dalgarno
Painting - 27 x 22 x 2 cm Painting - 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.8 inch
$267
Anse l'Etang (Martinique)
Tristan Rà
Painting - 59.5 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 23.4 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
$2,373
A l'orée du village
Charles Émile Moïse Hornung
Painting - 33 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,016
Into the Waves, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Livia Mosanu
Painting - 27.9 x 35.6 x 2 cm Painting - 11 x 14 x 0.8 inch
$520
De l'autre côté
Philippe Monnet
Painting - 19 x 158.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 7.5 x 62.4 x 0.2 inch
$1,424
Au bord de l’eau III
Valérie De Sarrieu
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,008
You know, i can be blue, or not...
François Nasica
Painting - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,424
Portrait of Lady
Carlo Socrate
Painting - 50 x 40 x 0.4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
$16,016
Basking in the Limelight
Sandra Lamb
Painting - 106.7 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,507
Belle d'Orchidees
Marie-Claude Bisson
Painting - 91.44 x 91.44 x 3 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.2 inch
$1,780
Birch Forest IV small
Helen Brough
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
$1,234
Cerises sur étagère
Philippe Destors
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,530
Les blés de Puplinge, Genève
Jules Gaillepand
Painting - 42 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 16.5 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,422
David Hockney enjoying Oysters, Champagne and a Cigar at Glyndbourne Opera House lawn
Bob Marchant
Painting - 122 x 162 x 7 cm Painting - 48 x 63.8 x 2.8 inch
$55,000
Village de pêcheurs et réparation des bateaux - côte amalfitaine
Giuseppe Iannicella
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
$2,260
Natale in Sicilia
Giulio D'Angelo
Painting - 32.5 x 29.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 12.8 x 11.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,942
Mientras llega la calma
Alexander Grahovsky
Painting - 130 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$5,932
Serpent de l'Église XVII°
Judith Schmid L'Eplattenier
Painting - 88 x 62 x 0.3 cm Painting - 34.6 x 24.4 x 0.1 inch
$1,105
Personnages B't X n°1
Masami Kurumada
Painting - 25 x 35.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 14 x 0.1 inch
$1,968
Afternoon Coffee
Nguyen Vinh Trung
Painting - 165.1 x 144.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 65 x 57 x 2 inch
$6,600
Immediate Family
Dang Xuan Hoa
Painting - 67.3 x 149.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 26.5 x 59 x 2 inch
$39,000
Fête de village avec ramasseur de broussailles
Alexandre Marcette
Painting - 74 x 39.5 x 2 cm Painting - 29.1 x 15.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,158
Basilique Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venise
Giuseppe Milto
Painting - 26.5 x 41 x 0.5 cm Painting - 10.4 x 16.1 x 0.2 inch
$2,260
Gondoles sur la lagune et vue sur Venise
Carlo Vason
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$2,273
Cabane et roulotte en Camargue
Gilbert Chavan
Painting - 50 x 62.5 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,206
Fête nocturne de la côte
Alexander Fritz Werner
Painting - 15 x 17.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 5.9 x 6.9 x 0.2 inch
$1,270
Campagne Brésilienne
Washington Maguetas
Painting - 44.5 x 60.5 x 2 cm Painting - 17.5 x 23.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,663
Autant en emporte le vent
Frédérique Tristant
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$3,796
Angel of sweetness, I miss you
Alexandre Abyla
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$12,457
Repos des pêcheurs dans le Golf de Saint-Tropez
Louis André Mourgues
Painting - 54.7 x 73.5 x 0.7 cm Painting - 21.5 x 28.9 x 0.3 inch
$1,193
Lungo il Ticino
Luigi Comolli
Painting - 39.5 x 49.7 x 0.5 cm Painting - 15.6 x 19.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,117
Paysage de campagne avec vue sur le Jura Suisse
Arthur Morard
Painting - 60 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,155
Petit port hollandais animé
Jan Van De Helder
Painting - 47 x 78.5 x 2 cm Painting - 18.5 x 30.9 x 0.8 inch
$1,892
Bouquet de fleurs en vase sur un fauteuil
Charles Beer
Painting - 61 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,511
Concerto d'un Cadinal accompagné de moines
P. Dietrich
Painting - 69 x 98 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.2 x 38.6 x 1 inch
$1,866
Lac et montagnes
Laure Stella Victorine Bruni
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,930
Paysage des Alpes Suisse
Edoardo De Grada
Painting - 30 x 35.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 14 x 0.2 inch
$1,523
Femme assise préparant le repas
Francisco Torres Matas
Painting - 55 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,523
Chapelle du XVII°s Maria Zum Schnee
Ethevenon
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,105
Femme au champ préparant un cheval de trait
Léon Georges Calves
Painting - 27 x 35 x 1.5 cm Painting - 10.6 x 13.8 x 0.6 inch
$1,270
Pions - d'échec - Surréalisme et imaginaire
Alyne
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$445
Couple d'oiseaux sur une branche fruitée
C.B. Hjortdal
Painting - 28.5 x 36.5 x 1 cm Painting - 11.2 x 14.4 x 0.4 inch
$1,105
Le Brassus, Vallée De Joux
Lucien Schwob
Painting - 65.5 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.8 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,384
Couple en balade au bord de l'étang avec chien et cygnes
Ziveri
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,270
Jardin du Café Fagolle, Acacias, Genève
H. Doshueses
Painting - 40.5 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,092
Frankestein - Jake in the Box Theme
Mark Carpenter
Painting - 9.2 x 6 cm Painting - 3.6 x 2.4 inch
$95
Paysage de Palmsprings
Bill Hager
Painting - 30.5 x 40.7 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 0.1 inch
$1,397
Etude de bateau
Marcel Noverraz
Painting - 35 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,066
Militaires en discussion
Edouard Castre
Painting - 39 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 15.4 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$2,399
Lavandières à la rivière
Edmond Marie Petitjean
Painting - 60 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
$2,031
Jeune fille assise, ca.
Constantin Terechkovitch
Painting - 59 x 42 x 0.2 cm Painting - 23.2 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch
$11,270
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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
$1,898
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$783
