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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Incendies
Erwann Tirilly
Painting - 100 x 140 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Anima Angeli
Sabine Danzé
Painting - 195 x 155 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 61 x 1.6 inch
Price upon request
Intimidad en el estudio con florero azul
Antonio Camaró
Painting - 80 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
Price upon request
Ma N... Bleue
Chamizo
Painting - 54 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Canapé rouge
Iva Tesorio
Painting - 73 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
Price upon request
Doors of new opportunities
Nadin Antoniuk
Painting - 130 x 100 x 0.3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch
$1,792
Seek Within - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Introspection
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,850
Portrait of a girl with yellow patches
Galya Popova
Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$925
Pinus pinea - Petite Boite à clé
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 20 x 15 x 1.4 cm Painting - 7.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inch
$636
Abstract 2531
Alex Senchenko
Painting - 122 x 91 x 2 cm Painting - 48 x 35.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,785 $1,606
We two in the beach !
Marcos Zrihen
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$925
Formentera, Parasol Rouge
Karine Bartoli
Painting - 73 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,560
Bloom of Consciousness
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$578
Lumiere des labours
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,271
Bibliothèque au fauteuil rouge
David Jamin
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1 inch
$798
Fille Murale Ballon Chien S'échappant
Miguel Guía
Painting - 110 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
$5,664
We can cry and laugh together
Dasha Pogodina
Painting - 100 x 90 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 1 inch
$1,503
Thoughts to a cute line
Procach Olesia
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,890
Les oiseaux voyageurs
David Jamin
Painting - 50 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,404
Les oiseaux voyageurs
David Jamin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,387
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
$1,040
Yellow Sun Skate
Yoann Bonneville (YBA)
Painting - 81 x 21 x 1 cm Painting - 31.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch
$1,133
SAINT TROPEZ, C'EST LA FËTE
Sophie Petetin
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2.5 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 1 inch
$688
Portrait of Basquiat
Emmanuel Ojebola
Painting - 71.1 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 28 x 1 inch
$3,000
Self Reflection 1
Emmanuel Ojebola
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,000
Petit-déjeuner aux clémentines
Francine Van Hove
Painting - 73 x 116 cm Painting - 28.7 x 45.7 inch
$23,464
Les chemins de grand soleil
David Jamin
Painting - 41 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$982
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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
$2,450 $1,838
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
$1,849
