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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Anthurium avec orange
Duda Moraes
Painting - 195 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$8,542
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Robert Durham
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
$2,952
Sailboat in the ice...
Rob van Assen
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$2,907
Stone pot with apples
Jan Nederlof
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$4,330
Rose épanouie
Françoise De Beaucé
Painting - 81 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$5,813
Riders on the Storm, Cuba
Dwight Baird
Painting - 61 x 66 x 0.3 cm Painting - 24 x 26 x 0.1 inch
$6,000
Keep the children away n°16
Dada Wa
Painting - 130 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
$18,981
Portrait de Anya Taylor-Joy
Jean Marc Comby
Painting - 160 x 240 cm Painting - 63 x 94.5 inch
$6,525
La Joie de Vivre
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 130 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$18,981
Champs de chants
Slimen El Kamel
Painting - 180 x 152 x 5 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.8 x 2 inch
$21,354
Limite incierto 22
Kihong Chung
Painting - 130 x 162 x 1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 0.4 inch
$9,372
Siesta (Descanso) after sex
Cristian Mesa Velázquez Las Tunas, Cuba
Painting - 62 x 92 x 1 cm Painting - 24.4 x 36.2 x 0.4 inch
$747
The death of Patroclus
Derek Overfield
Painting - 91.4 x 182.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 36 x 72 x 2 inch
$1,315
Femme nue allongée
Georgine Dupont
Painting - 60 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,336
Figures on the Beach
Alberto Cavallari
Painting - 58.5 x 68 x 0.1 cm Painting - 23 x 26.8 x 0 inch
$2,847
Looking for the past
Stefan Hadzi Nikolov
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,720
Constellation de Grenades
Volodia Popov
Painting - 120 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$13,643
La descente de l'esprit ou essai clinique d'un transhumanisme à visage humain
Bernard Fièvre
Painting - 100 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
$2,966
La chute d'Icare 2
Alain Vintenon
Painting - 65 x 63 x 4 cm Painting - 25.6 x 24.8 x 1.6 inch
$5,734
Femme nue devant la cheminée
Aloys Hugonnet
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,841
Nymphe de dos avec statue et angelot
Albert Cresswell
Painting - 41 x 26.5 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 10.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,397
Aunque usted no lo crea
Alvaro Barrios
Painting - 32.8 x 19.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12.9 x 7.8 x 0.1 inch
$4,500
Los misterios ocultos
José Seguiri
Painting - 137 x 140 x 1 cm Painting - 53.9 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch
$5,932
One Night in the Paris
Karolina Kasprzak
Painting - 70 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
$3,553
La ricerca del tempo perduto
Stefano Solimani
Painting - 100 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
$47,453
Figura maschile
Maurizio Bonfanti
Painting - 129.5 x 129.5 x 5.1 cm Painting - 51 x 51 x 2 inch
$18,400
Lo que amas, lo pierdes en cuanto te vuelves de espaldas
Carmen González Castro
Painting - 146 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$3,322
È vero: chi vive di pura immaginazione, prima o poi impazzisce
Marketa Senkyrik
Painting - 29 x 29 x 1 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch
$872
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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
