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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Le plongeon
Damien Berrard
Painting - 116 x 81 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 1 inch
$3,333 $1,667
Your absence is too much company
Reinaldo Chavez
Painting - 19 x 16 cm Painting - 7.5 x 6.3 inch
$357
Château de la Napoule
Louis Devienne
Painting - 59 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 23.2 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$4,643
The kiss on a black rose in a veil
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
$595
Portrait #51. From the Portraits series
Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku
Painting - 30 x 20.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 8.2 x 0.1 inch
$1,200
Portrait #50. From the Portraits series
Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku
Painting - 30 x 20.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 8.2 x 0.1 inch
$1,200
Les chemins du silence n°4 - 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
Les Bigoudaines
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 46 x 55 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,381
Pêcheur sur l'Aliso en Corse
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 46 x 55 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,381
Marine Italienne
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 46 x 55 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,381
Le Petit Pont du Village
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 38 x 46 x 4 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 1.6 inch
$1,786
Femmes à la Campagne
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 46 x 55 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,381
Pêcheur au Lever du Soleil
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 46 x 55 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,381
Ecole de Voile à Saint Florent en Corse
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 46 x 55 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,381
Le Départ des Pêcheurs
Georges R. Quinio
Painting - 55 x 46 x 4 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 1.6 inch
$2,381
Still Life with a Green Bottle
Yuriy Demiyanov
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,548
Sun on the Bridge
Yuriy Demiyanov
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,500
Landscape with cypresses
Yuriy Demiyanov
Painting - 45 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,619
Ondulations - série puissance et énergie de la Nature
Zong
Painting - 120 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch
$1,548
Miss Independent
Akinboye Akinola Peter
Painting - 91.4 x 86.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 34 x 1 inch
$1,760
Sisi Londoner
Akinboye Akinola Peter
Painting - 81.3 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 32 x 24 x 1 inch
$1,520
Arrival at the beach
Peter de Boer
Painting - 80 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$3,929
Melancholy (DIV 104)
Atom Hovhanesyan
Painting - 122 x 76 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 29.9 x 1.5 inch
$140,000
N° 952 Marguerite Yourcenar
R. Cavalié
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,191
Marrakech. Si eres bonita por dentro, eres el doble de bonita
Carol Tomàs Alcaine
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
$1,786
Navegando
Ernest Carneado Ferreri
Painting - 60 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,548
Tronco 016
Felisa Esteban - Maifx
Painting - 67 x 48 x 1 cm Painting - 26.4 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch
$1,607
Le Transat, Fond Bleu
Caroline de Piédoüe
Painting - 90 x 65 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 25.6 x 1.6 inch
$2,976
Meltemi III & IV
Elena Borstein
Painting - 76.2 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 60 x 1.5 inch
$9,000
Les Marches de l'Eglise
Caroline de Piédoüe
Painting - 65 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,786
Xavier au Journal
Caroline de Piédoüe
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,191
Le Récit de Paul
Caroline de Piédoüe
Painting - 65 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$2,976
La Jeune Femme et la Mer
Caroline de Piédoüe
Painting - 65 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,786
Autumn is amazing
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 60 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,000
Autumn reigns here
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 60 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$5,000
The Evening Vineyards
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 70 x 100 x 0.2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch
$4,200
Ready for the ball #2
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,726
Elegance liberated
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
$2,798
The courageous woman(Feminine Epidemic series) II
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
$2,000
It's getting colder
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 55 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$3,600
Spring freshness
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 45 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,800
Massavo the Makokean
Lazarus Massavo
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,000
Because I Believed
Lazarus Massavo
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,000
The Zeal of my father's house 2
Lazarus Massavo
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,000
The First Lady
Oladire Araireoluwa
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$1,700
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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
