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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, Kopf, Heike Lydia Grüß

Kopf

Heike Lydia Grüß

Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$1,387

Painting, Kouka, Kouka

Kouka

Kouka

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

$1,387

Painting, Oct19, Miriam Gaité

Oct19

Miriam Gaité

Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,040

Painting, Kero Barbie, Kero

Kero Barbie

Kero

Painting - 80 x 80 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.4 inch

$1,618

Painting, Be A Man, Mubaraq Yusuf

Be A Man

Mubaraq Yusuf

Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch

$3,500

Painting, Portrait 2, Erdna André

Portrait 2

Erdna André

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$578

Painting, Untitled, Fernando Porras

Untitled

Fernando Porras

Painting - 92 x 92 x 10 cm Painting - 36.2 x 36.2 x 3.9 inch

$11,559

Painting, Dessert, Rustam Qbik

Dessert

Rustam Qbik

Painting - 100 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

$3,179

Painting, I'm, Tina Loiodice

I'm

Tina Loiodice

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

$1,387

Painting, Serenade, Vu Cuong

Serenade

Vu Cuong

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 inch

$2,900

Painting, Rita, Enrico Manera

Rita

Enrico Manera

Painting - 120 x 100 x 10 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 3.9 inch

$3,468

Painting, Donut, Ian Bertolucci

Donut

Ian Bertolucci

Painting - 40 x 40 cm Painting - 15.75 x 15.75 inch

$1,225

Painting, The Clown, Ronnie Jiang

The Clown

Ronnie Jiang

Painting - 70 x 70 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$1,387

Painting, Violet Face, Isshaq Ismail

Violet Face

Isshaq Ismail

Painting - 152 x 127 x 10 cm Painting - 59.8 x 50 x 3.9 inch

$109,808

Painting, Etreindre, Sanckoblack

Etreindre

Sanckoblack

Painting - 100 x 65 cm Painting - 39.4 x 25.6 inch

$2,647

Painting, Girl in Red, Selwyn Midgen

Girl in Red

Selwyn Midgen

Painting - 39 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 15.4 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$3,468

Painting, De l'intérieur, Kélyne

De l'intérieur

Kélyne

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

$4,392

Painting, Juliette, Sophie Wilkins

Juliette

Sophie Wilkins

Painting - 76 x 101 x 3 cm Painting - 29.9 x 39.8 x 1.2 inch

$4,739

Painting, Diary Notes, Trude Viken

Diary Notes

Trude Viken

Painting - 29.845 x 22.86 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9 x 0.8 inch

$5,000

Painting, Hyères Hibiscus, Azulaska

Hyères Hibiscus

Azulaska

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch

$1,098

Painting, La fuga, Carlo Petrini

La fuga

Carlo Petrini

Painting - 100 x 120 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 2 inch

$2,138

Painting, Pianiste, Jeb

Pianiste

Jeb

Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch

$809

Painting, State of Grace, Mary Brown

State of Grace

Mary Brown

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch

$10,000

Painting, Study, James Ulmer

Study

James Ulmer

Painting - 30.48 x 22.86 x 2 cm Painting - 12 x 9 x 0.8 inch

$5,000

Painting, Mafia, Natasha Steshenko

Mafia

Natasha Steshenko

Painting - 65 x 100 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

$1,500

Painting, Untitled, Andrew Tosh

Untitled

Andrew Tosh

Painting - 48 x 33 cm Painting - 18.9 x 13 inch

$462

Painting, Eastwood, Bret Reilly

Eastwood

Bret Reilly

Painting - 180.3 x 129.5 x 12.7 cm Painting - 71 x 51 x 5 inch

$25,300

Painting, Farah 2, Leslie Valade

Farah 2

Leslie Valade

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$2,312

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