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 galette tire les rois
Christian Esctal
Painting - 97 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
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Nobody blinded me
Olivier Massebeuf
Painting - 130 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
Je n'ai aucune pretention à etre moi meme
Olivier Massebeuf
Painting - 70 x 65 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 25.6 x 1 inch
€700
La toque ou la plume
Béatrice Terra
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,900
Blue comme j'aime
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 162 x 114 x 2 cm Painting - 63.8 x 44.9 x 0.8 inch
€4,800
L'arlequin bleu
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 108 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 42.5 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
€3,500
Hoysala Ceremonial Decorations
AreiRa
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,200
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
€704
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
€704
Bertrand avait chaud avec style
G. Carta
Painting - 30 x 20 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch
€450
Entrando nel parco di notte
Luigi Iona
Painting - 30.4 x 23 x 0.2 cm Painting - 12 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
€90
Mientras llega la calma
Alexander Grahovsky
Painting - 130 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
€5,000
El beso que lo cambió todo
Alexander Grahovsky
Painting - 195 x 96 x 5 cm Painting - 76.8 x 37.8 x 2 inch
€8,000
Moments of Elation
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€1,300
Work in progress!
Nicolas Denigot
Painting - 195 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1 inch
€8,000
Feel the Blue III
Ritchelly Oliveira
Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€7,500
Entre o Afeto II
Ritchelly Oliveira
Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€7,500
Le bruit des hommes me rappelle que je ne suis pas seule au monde...
Barbara Lavenda
Painting - 56 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 22 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
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Pause Cigarette #2 Red Roses
Zapata
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Pause Cigarette #7 motifs chinois
Zapata
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Parasols et voiliers
Jacques Bronner
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,500
Bouquet et livre et son marque page
Stéphanie Caroline Guerzoni
Painting - 41 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 0.8 inch
€1,056
Duality
Alexandre de Poplavsky
Painting - 150 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
€28,000
Meeting of Elders (Drawing from the back)
Taju Tijani Mayakiri
Painting - 27.9 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11 x 15 x 1 inch
€939
Enfants jouant en bord de rivière
Baldo Gulberti
Painting - 46 x 54 x 0.5 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.3 x 0.2 inch
€1,944
Hommes puisant de l'eau dans des oasis
Spilioti
Painting - 21 x 26.2 x 1.5 cm Painting - 8.3 x 10.3 x 0.6 inch
€889
Papillon 5 - Série insectes réalistes
Michèle Duretête-Brodel
Painting - 29 x 29 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch
€275
Paysage Près d'Aesch à Bâle-Campagne
René Bollmer
Painting - 36 x 28 x 2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 11 x 0.8 inch
€1,111
Intérieur du XIXe
Herman Moller
Painting - 44 x 60 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17.3 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch
€1,000
Vue sur un paysage de Toscane
René Grossen
Painting - 22 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 8.7 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,311
Café de la Bourse, Genève
Emile Helfer
Painting - 24 x 33 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.4 x 13 x 0.2 inch
€2,067
Grappe de raisins, feuilles mortes et bouquet
Nicolas Roumiantzeff
Painting - 38 x 55 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15 x 21.7 x 0.6 inch
€1,089
Paysage Piémontais
Giuseppe Buscaglione
Painting - 31 x 44 x 0.5 cm Painting - 12.2 x 17.3 x 0.2 inch
€1,022
Le Sacré coeur - Paris et son architecture
Lucien Dufour
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,875
We Don't Know How Water Is Blue #2
Tran Trong Vu
Painting - 254 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 100 x 40 x 1 inch
€2,159
They shall hunger no more
Ida Gudmundsson
Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
€2,000
“Before Nightfall“
Ivan Schwebel
Painting - 101 x 117 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.8 x 46.1 x 1 inch
€5,162
Brilliant accompany
Won Chin Tong
Painting - 60 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,520
Rêveries - Portrait scène poétique semi figurative
Béatrice Madelenat
Painting - 30 x 30 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch
€125
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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
€2,300 €1,725
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
