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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Stones in the Sea
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 20 x 20 x 0.2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
$800
Prati colorati
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,667
In Her Prime
Okeowo Oluwaferanmi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,500
Ocean Beach San Francisco
Karine Bartoli
Painting - 90 x 110 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 43.3 x 1.6 inch
$1,786
Self-possession
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,500
Water Lilies
Evgeny Chernyakovsky
Painting - 50 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
$650 $488
Vert paradis
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$4,643
Evening still life 2.
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,786
Dancing glare on the water.
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,226
Light on the water 2.
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 80 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,357
Evening sparks on the water.
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 80 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,488
Ocean. Waves. Light.
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 60 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,095
Danseuse de flamenco
Tharwet Kamoun
Painting - 80 x 40 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 1 inch
$655
Reverse of Syncretism – I am serious, why you don’t believe…
Graça Tirelli
Painting - 51 x 51 x 2 cm Painting - 20.1 x 20.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,786
Friend Lighting a Cigarette
Wang Dianyu
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,667
Rialto Bridge. Venice Italy - Venetian Nightscape Captivating Oil Painting with Rich Evening Hues
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 60 x 90 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1 inch
$1,700
Palmier dans les nuages
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 80 x 60 x 4.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.8 inch
$2,322
Le petit vin blanc
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 15 x 15 x 2 cm Painting - 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inch
$179
Les filles d’honneur... (En scène)
Olivier Messas
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$5,357
Les Andalouses... (En scène)
Olivier Messas
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,572
Orpheus and Eurydice
Nataliia Svitlychna
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,500
Squat de pêche à Ducos.
Foucaud Stéphane
Painting - 105 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 41.3 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch
$2,083
L’arbre et la vie
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 22 x 16 x 4 cm Painting - 8.7 x 6.3 x 1.6 inch
$1,071
Performance (American Vaudeville)
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,305
Through clown's eyes
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.8 inch
$1,200
En harmonie
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$452
Yantarnoe, 27/02/2021, 20h14
Evgeniya Buravleva
Painting - 40 x 60 x 0.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch
$2,024
Symbol of strength and beauty
Kehinde Mayowa
Painting - 90.2 x 90.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.5 x 35.5 x 1 inch
$2,250
Triptyque silhouettes d’arbres
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 50 x 122 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 48 x 0.6 inch
$393
SAINT TROPEZ, LE SUD A MA FENETRE
Sophie Petetin
Painting - 60 x 70 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 27.6 x 1 inch
$1,429
"The last rays of the sun over the river" - Tranquil Mountain River at Dusk Original Oil Painting with Serene Evening Blue and Purple colors
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 60 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,600
Morning glow- Sunrise Over the Lake, Serene Oil Artwork
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 80 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,700
Roses for good luck
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 90 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch
$3,333
Large bouquet of roses 3.
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$3,572
Matinée à Rome V
Alexei Lantsev
Painting - 110 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$5,953
Rivers and Mountains
Katharina Husslein
Painting - 90 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,976
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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
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
$1,905
