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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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Painting, Untitled, Hua Qing

Untitled

Hua Qing

Painting - 35 x 35 x 3 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 1.2 inch

€1,900

Painting, Windmaster, Alex Lavrov

Windmaster

Alex Lavrov

Painting - 71.1 x 50.8 x 1.9 cm Painting - 28 x 20 x 0.75 inch

€2,403

Painting, Ralph Building, Pix3ln

Ralph Building

Pix3ln

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€500

Painting, The market, Asher Topel

The market

Asher Topel

Painting - 59.9 x 89.9 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

€1,502

Painting, Berkemeyer, Albert Kechyan

Berkemeyer

Albert Kechyan

Painting - 29 x 30 x 0.8 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.8 x 0.3 inch

€1,675

Painting, Love Nation, SeiLeise

Love Nation

SeiLeise

Painting - 80 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

€2,400

Painting, Amor indio, Maritza Bernal

Amor indio

Maritza Bernal

Painting - 101 x 76 x 2 cm Painting - 39.8 x 29.9 x 0.8 inch

€2,000

Painting, Motion 1.2, Eduard Churkin

Motion 1.2

Eduard Churkin

Painting - 90 x 139 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 54.7 x 1.6 inch

€11,000

Painting, Laura, Joanna Wojtowicz

Laura

Joanna Wojtowicz

Painting - 75 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€1,600

Painting, L’inconnu, Viza

L’inconnu

Viza

Painting - 80 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch

€1,800

Painting, Violetta, JM Collell

Violetta

JM Collell

Painting - 90 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch

€6,495

Painting, Nageur, Michel Lablais

Nageur

Michel Lablais

Painting - 42 x 32 x 6 cm Painting - 16.5 x 12.6 x 2.4 inch

€1,200

Painting, Si on Tchatait?, Jaja

Si on Tchatait?

Jaja

Painting - 65 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch

€1,200

Painting, Untitled, Pierre Segoh

Untitled

Pierre Segoh

Painting - 65 x 50 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

€1,100

Painting, Eau de mare, Zo

Eau de mare

Zo

Painting - 25 x 25 x 5 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 2 inch

€1,420

Painting, Figuerolles, Sophie Louiset

Figuerolles

Sophie Louiset

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2.4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.9 inch

€1,900

Painting, More Like This, Sena Tues

More Like This

Sena Tues

Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 1 inch

€1,737

Painting, Inside on paper, Bright Toh

Inside on paper

Bright Toh

Painting - 89.9 x 69.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.5 x 1 inch

€2,159

Painting, Ajoke, Theophilus Madaki

Ajoke

Theophilus Madaki

Painting - 104.1 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 41 x 32 x 1 inch

€1,877

Painting, Focus, Victor Morawo

Focus

Victor Morawo

Painting - 69.9 x 69.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.5 x 27.5 x 1 inch

€1,802

Painting, Untitled, Edward Shahda

Untitled

Edward Shahda

Painting - 71 x 63 cm Painting - 28 x 24.8 inch

€3,661

Painting, Woman in gold, Eden

Woman in gold

Eden

Painting - 100 x 80 x 0.3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€4,860

Painting, Brainchild, Andrea B

Brainchild

Andrea B

Painting - 180 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

€3,250

Painting, Solidarity, Dennis Onofua

Solidarity

Dennis Onofua

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch

€4,694

Painting, Fleurs d'eau, Agathon

Fleurs d'eau

Agathon

Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€650

Painting, Psyché, Mohamed Lekleti

Psyché

Mohamed Lekleti

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€7,000

Painting, Beyond self, Devajyoti Ray

Beyond self

Devajyoti Ray

Painting - 60 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch

€500

Painting, Cad'Déb', René Goxes

Cad'Déb'

René Goxes

Painting - 50 x 65 x 5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 25.6 x 2 inch

€2,100

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