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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The Park from January to Spring
Gabrielle Rul
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
€800
Searching for the sea
Galya Popova
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,650
Les oiseaux voyageurs
David Jamin
Painting - 50 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,080 €1,976
Les oiseaux voyageurs
David Jamin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,200 €1,104
Chroniques silencieuses
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 150 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
€9,800
I was lost but I'm found
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 100 x 90 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 1 inch
€900
Pieces of me
Poonam Choudhary
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.5 inch
€819 €614
Those special moments
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,600
L'appel des couleurs
Matthieu Delfini
Painting - 120 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€3,000
Clair-obscur
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
Untitled. Unique embroidery artwork from the Durero series
Ana Seggiaro
Painting - 34.8 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€683
Jazz à Montmartre
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,900
Shopping day - Uncle Scrooge / Picsou & Richie Rich in Antwerp
Belart Collective
Painting - 85 x 115 x 4 cm Painting - 33.5 x 45.3 x 1.6 inch
€2,350
Les livres blancs
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€4,260 €3,834
Women can do anything!
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 100 x 90 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 1 inch
€1,300
Etude with a blue book
Galya Popova
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€900
Emotion
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 100 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,150 €1,935
Sans se prendre au sérieux
Jazzu
Painting - 73 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,300
City's soul reflection NY 1
Miguel Guía
Painting - 110 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch
€18,900
City's soul reflection NY 2
Miguel Guía
Painting - 100 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch
€18,900
Mon chien Rocky
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,900
Chéri, je t'aime
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,900
Shining water- Sunset Over Mountain River Captivating Oil Painting with Warm Evening Hues
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 35 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch
€819
Sunshine coast
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 75 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,729
Santorini streets - Greece
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 60 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
€819
Nu abstrait N°23 - Monstera palace Pièce N°9
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 45.5 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 17.9 x 12 x 0 inch
€680
Finding happiness
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 100 x 160 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 63 x 1.2 inch
€2,200
Loving our time together
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 120 x 160 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 63 x 1.2 inch
€2,300
Over the rainbow
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€1,300
Love is a journey
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€1,300
Walking to the end of the rainbow
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,600
Love is the greatest feeling
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 100 x 130 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch
€1,800
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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
€2,230
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