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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Lichtenstein Meets Warhol (Crying Girl Camouflage)
Corinna Heumann
Painting - 61 x 61 cm Painting - 24 x 24 inch
$9,500
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
$1,951
Campagne Brésilienne
Washington Maguetas
Painting - 44.5 x 60.5 x 2 cm Painting - 17.5 x 23.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,671
El templo de santa Barbara
Justo Pastor Acea Gomez
Painting - 67 x 95 cm Painting - 26.4 x 37.4 inch
$1,431
EQUILIBRIUM : BRIDGES OF SERENITY
Ryoko Watanabe
Painting - 170 x 167 x 5 cm Painting - 66.9 x 65.7 x 2 inch
$8,464
My granny Polli
Zurab Kurchishvili
Painting - 100 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$5,931
Fantasy is a necessary ingredient
Ruby Bat Arnon
Painting - 140 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$11,921
De l'un à l'autre 1&2 (diptyque)
Jean-Freddy
Painting - 81 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$1,311
Festival des amoureux 2
Chantal Bonnevay
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$95
Jeune femme endormie
Eugène Bégarat
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,265
Partition légendaire
Fadia Haddad
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
$4,769
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
$19,074
Arlésiennes conciliabule
Juan Benito
Painting - 60 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$823
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Moncler
Manuel Santelices
Painting - 38.1 x 27.9 cm Painting - 15 x 11 inch
$700
Cavaliere del Drago
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 55 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$930
On n'est pas là 2
Franck-Bernard Gaulier
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.6 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
$417
Malinconia autunnale
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$858
Bias by numbers HPM
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Painting - 104 x 76 x 1 cm Painting - 40.9 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch
$20,862
Accumulation XIX (SG110)
Sylvie Guyomard
Painting - 73 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,907
De profil, homme à la cigarette
Zafi
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$5,365
La petite fille et son chien
Zafi
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$5,961
Lost somewhere
Poonam Choudhary
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 inch
$990 $743
Bateau pour Formentera
Karine Bartoli
Painting - 80 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,027
Giovane incoronato
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 55 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$620
Estate, serie Stagioni
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 44.5 x 31.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 17.5 x 12.4 x 0.2 inch
$620
Kaléidoscope
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 116 x 81 x 1.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 0.6 inch
$3,100 $2,790
Détente matinale, Nice
Claude Schürr
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1 inch
$10,133
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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