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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La rivière bleue (Nouvelle Calédonie)
Jean-Pierre Al Courty
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,700
Enigma IV - scène de vie onirique inspiré du paysage d'Hourtin plage, presqu'île du Médoc
Ti Ban
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€500
Self-Worth 2
Hezekiah Oyejide Obidare
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 inch
€3,014
The desire to take refuge in oblivion and frivolity arises
Ramonn Vieitez
Painting - 119.9 x 99.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.3 x 0.1 inch
€3,710
Mer de nuages - Paysage celeste
Sophie Penicaud
Painting - 22.5 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8.9 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€500
Soy feliz...Si nada te quita el sueño
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 40 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
€800
Le corps souple de la belle
Herve Malcom Thomas
Painting - 146 x 114 x 2 cm Painting - 57.5 x 44.9 x 0.8 inch
€2,200
Joyful Moment 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children
Oluwatobiloba Amusan
Painting - 30.5 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 12 x 10 x 1 inch
€603
Sausage, Egg and Crinkle
John Welsh
Painting - 76.2 x 71.1 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 28 x 1.5 inch
€649
Time and Consequence The Immortal Lovers
Stan Maksun
Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch
€800
Riva degli Schiavoni, Venise
Charles Malle
Painting - 48 x 62 x 0.1 cm Painting - 18.9 x 24.4 x 0 inch
€1,000
La mélodie des oiseaux qui passent
Philippe Loubat
Painting - 41 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch
€650
Sous le regard des ancêtres!
Florence Malcombe
Painting - 55 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 15 x 0.8 inch
€690
Nature's Wide and Common Sky
Christopher Rainham
Painting - 40 x 40 x 5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 2 inch
€743
Restaurant place des Vosges
Jeff Bayley
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€600
The Swallow's Dance
Arevik Gasparyan
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€696
Evolución II
Felisa Esteban - Maifx
Painting - 114 x 146 x 1 cm Painting - 44.9 x 57.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,700
Gaze 2 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women
Ayotunde Ayomide
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 1 inch
€1,020
H 160 America - Série voitures anciennes
Michel Garnier dit Hush
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,875
Embrace (Nature) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Oyeleye Feranmi
Painting - 111.8 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 44 x 32 x 1 inch
€2,087
The Devil and The Star, Diptych
María José Franco Maldonado
Painting - 27 x 34 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10.6 x 13.4 x 0.1 inch
€686
Las flores de la tía Julia
Montse Tomé
Painting - 61 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
€800
Orlane - série femme de dos
Fabienne Lecras
Painting - 75 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 29.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
€720
The colors of my mind
Alessandro Casetti
Painting - 120 x 140 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch
€5,100
Blackout Beauty
Mathieu Questel
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.22 x 28.74 x 1 inch
€2,900
Blooming in True Self Love - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Fashion Women
Elie Hatungimana
Painting - 100.1 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch
€1,716
Taxi Driver, June 14 (Diptych)
Celso Castro
Painting - 69.9 x 49.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 27.5 x 19.5 x 0.1 inch
€371
Barques dans le golfe
Bertrand Rouby
Painting - 210.8 x 254 x 1.3 cm Painting - 83 x 100 x 0.5 inch
€1,666
Apéritif Marseillais
Jean-Marie Laugero
Painting - 81 x 130 x 1 cm Painting - 31.9 x 51.2 x 0.4 inch
€1,900
Sisterhood - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern, Love
Daniel Owoeye
Painting - 106.7 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,736
Cosi Fan Tutte Fleurdelise
Erte Tirtoff
Painting - 38.1 x 26.7 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15 x 10.5 x 0.1 inch
€3,663
My Imperfection Gaze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Woman
Akanji Bolaji
Painting - 114.3 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45 x 22 x 1 inch
€1,808
Bouledogue Français
Serge Kalinowski
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€546
Femmes se coiffant au bord de l'eau, D'après Degas.
Magalie Pouillard
Painting - 16 x 22 x 2 cm Painting - 6.3 x 8.7 x 0.8 inch
€800
A whiff of freedom
Maria Aldashkova
Painting - 50 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
€696
Rendez vous - Scène de vie figurative sur le thème de l'enfance
Eddy Josse
Painting - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm Painting - 14.2 x 14.2 x 0 inch
€350
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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
€2,272
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