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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Vue sur les toits (Vue 6)
Marie France Garrigues
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$774
Chemin de la pointe de l'aiguille
Louis Devienne
Painting - 69 x 34 x 2 cm Painting - 27.2 x 13.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,083
Evening Venice
Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,800 $1,960
Vacances en Provence
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 19 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 7.5 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$345
Where Are You From
Ilia Balavadze
Painting - 70 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
$2,381
N° 1056 CG. Du Bloomsbery Group.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 54 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$714
Une tour et un pont, Espagne
Alexei Lantsev
Painting - 110 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,762
Son courage à deux mains
JM Robert
Painting - 81 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
$3,333
Liberty (Song of Freedom)
Oluwafemi Akanmu
Painting - 71.1 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,100
View from the outside. Eyes
Ljubow Jung
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,268
Les chemins du silence n°5 - série Paysage et forêt
Ursula Durr-Land
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$679
Rowan by the Road
Yuriy Demiyanov
Painting - 45 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,857
Still Life with Egg
Zakhar Shevchuk
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,964
Silhouette d’arbre / Nuit jour
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 10.8 x 10.8 x 0.01 cm Painting - 4.3 x 4.3 x 0 inch
$77
Dog Under Street Lights
Wang Dianyu
Painting - 140 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$11,965
No Title, Woods Dynamics
Baurjan Aralov
Painting - 21.5 x 28 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8.5 x 11 x 0 inch
$595
Joy Within (Yellow Rose)
Babafemi Ogunkanmbi
Painting - 101.6 x 66 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 26 x 1 inch
$3,000
Je suis fatigué patron
Yohan Storti
Painting - 80 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
$1,786
Nostalgia for the sea
Ljubow Jung
Painting - 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$824
Untitled
Jose Ricardo Contreras Gonzalez
Painting - 30 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
$700
Light
Jose Ricardo Contreras Gonzalez
Painting - 30 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
$700
When life seems blurry
Meshach Charity
Painting - 86.4 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 34 x 27 x 1 inch
$2,500
Pansement de l'anémone
Christine Desplanque
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$708
Fleurs sur l'eau
Christine Desplanque
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$643
Le fil rouge - série lien de la vie
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 90 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch
$1,179
Coup de ciseaux - série cordon de la vie
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 90 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch
$1,179
L'orgue céleste - série Semi-Abstrait
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 90 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,179
Dans le mille - série Semi-abstrait
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 90 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch
$1,179
Lumière d'Asie - série Semi-abstrait
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 90 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,179
L'indien libre, le rêve et l'oiseau
De Caso Michel
Painting - 38 x 46 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 0.6 inch
$774
Grace Kelly (Triptyque)
Yohan Storti
Painting - 100 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$4,762
Early spring in Kühhude no.2
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2.2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.9 inch
$1,071
Golden autumn no.4
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.9 inch
$1,429
Grand Canal. Venice
Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska
Painting - 90 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,200 $1,540
La plaine inconnue - série Paysage
Ursula Durr-Land
Painting - 58 x 58 x 2 cm Painting - 22.8 x 22.8 x 0.8 inch
$750
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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
