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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Studio 7 (Alexandre)
Marius Pons de Vincent
Painting - 110 x 90 x 5 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 2 inch
CHF 9,619
La transparence de l'air I
Joël Gangloff
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
CHF 781
Montón de piedras
Javier Artica
Painting - 160 x 104 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 40.9 x 1.2 inch
CHF 2,441
Humanscape #14
S. Dwi Stya Acong
Painting - 50 x 90 x 5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 35.4 x 2 inch
CHF 2,441
Des lueurs ocre et rouge
Jean-Claude Campana
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2.5 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 1 inch
CHF 2,246
Tree of meat (Baum aus Fleisch)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 110 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
CHF 12,646
A la bonne vôtre VI
Christophe Blanc
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
CHF 3,027
Mon monde fragile
Maria Expósito Santiso
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
CHF 2,441
Hommage à Jean-Paul Goude - Inès et Charlie
Anka Matei
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
CHF 977
Jeune femme endormie
Eugène Bégarat
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 1,855
Purple Hour
Marius Messinese
Painting - 114 x 146 x 3 cm Painting - 44.9 x 57.5 x 1.2 inch
CHF 5,371
Fatal union of the Trinity
Kayava
Painting - 122 x 76 x 1 cm Painting - 48 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch
CHF 2,295
On the Golden Gate (San Francisco)
Laurent Minguet
Painting - 122 x 85 x 8 cm Painting - 48 x 33.5 x 3.1 inch
CHF 9,277
La brume du monde
Ozan Virgule
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 1,465
Freedom People - Acrobats (1)
Eka Peradze
Painting - 75 x 115 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 45.3 x 0.8 inch
CHF 5,957
Happily Ever After
Innocent Chikezie
Painting - 122 x 92 x 3 cm Painting - 48 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch
CHF 1,953
Aes Argentumque
Raul Lara Naranjo
Painting - 80 x 80 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch
CHF 2,148
Ville Nocturne
Cesare Peverelli
Painting - 74 x 60 x 2.5 cm Painting - 29.1 x 23.6 x 1 inch
CHF 2,734
Covid Monalisa
Mercedes Inaudi
Painting - 40.5 x 40.5 x 5 cm Painting - 15.9 x 15.9 x 2 inch
CHF 1,465
Siècles de solitude
Gabriel Froget
Painting - 90 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
CHF 2,109
Partition légendaire
Fadia Haddad
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
CHF 3,906
Daily life in the valley
Jean Adrien Seide
Painting - 61 x 76.2 cm Painting - 24 x 30 inch
CHF 1,760
Zahara with green dress
Salustiano
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
CHF 38,723
Anthurium avec orange
Duda Moraes
Painting - 195 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
CHF 7,031
On n'a pas tous les mêmes cartes
Charly Shab
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
CHF 1,011
Composition with Cigarettes
Pazza Pennello
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
CHF 4,395
Crusin down the street
Nhobi
Painting - 114 x 145 x 3 cm Painting - 44.9 x 57.1 x 1.2 inch
CHF 2,812
La Bonne épouse
L'Homme Jaune
Painting - 140 x 140 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch
CHF 2,930
Gaufres au sirop
Valéry Vecu Quitard
Painting - 24 x 33 x 1.5 cm Painting - 9.4 x 13 x 0.6 inch
CHF 1,440
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Robert Durham
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
CHF 2,598
Sailboat in the ice...
Rob van Assen
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
CHF 2,393
Stone pot with apples
Jan Nederlof
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
CHF 3,564
Rose épanouie
Françoise De Beaucé
Painting - 81 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1 inch
CHF 4,785
Son air préféré
François Faucher
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
CHF 2,686
Riders on the Storm, Cuba
Dwight Baird
Painting - 61 x 66 x 0.3 cm Painting - 24 x 26 x 0.1 inch
CHF 5,280
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
CHF 15,625
Champs de chants
Slimen El Kamel
Painting - 180 x 152 x 5 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.8 x 2 inch
CHF 17,578
Portrait de Anya Taylor-Joy
Jean Marc Comby
Painting - 160 x 240 cm Painting - 63 x 94.5 inch
CHF 5,371
La Joie de Vivre
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 130 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
CHF 15,625
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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
CHF 2,156 CHF 1,618
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
CHF 1,562
Young ballerinas
Pereta Vyacheslav
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 586
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BB.Queen
Painting - 30.5 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 8 x 0.1 inch
CHF 1,172
