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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Massavo the Makokean
Lazarus Massavo
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,823
Because I Believed
Lazarus Massavo
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,823
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
€1,823
The First Lady
Oladire Araireoluwa
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€1,549
Summer Pinus pinaster
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 40 x 20 x 0.2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
€495
Les Grandes Ombres
Carlo Maiolini
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,200
Balade sentimentale
Christian Raffin
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€3,200
Obinrin (Woman)
Oladire Araireoluwa
Painting - 114.3 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,896
Topographie Humaine II
Olivier Furter
Painting - 60 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Femme en rouge au chapelet
Damien Berrard
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1 inch
€4,000 €2,000
En attente du futur
Tatiana Ivchenkova
Painting - 60 x 42 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch
€1,500
Eyes of the sparrow
Charles Osaro
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€1,867
I Am My Own Bestie
Charles Osaro
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,073
She Learned To Value Her Freedom
Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
Painting - 70 x 70 x 2.8 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.1 inch
€2,200
She Learned To Value Her Choices
Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
Painting - 70 x 70 x 2.8 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.1 inch
€2,200
She Learned To Value Her Own Sensuality
Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
Painting - 70 x 70 x 2.8 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.1 inch
€2,200
She Learned To Be Centered
Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
Painting - 70 x 70 x 2.8 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.1 inch
€2,200
Woman of Virtue (Feminine Epidemic series)
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,917
Beauty in the Dark 2
Ashola'sa Daniel
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€1,641
Beauty in the Dark 1
Ashola'sa Daniel
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,096
Boy With Golden Hair
Ashola'sa Daniel
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,279
Italy, Via di Streda
Vik Schroeder
Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,300
DH père & fils
Sébastien Fery-Voignier
Painting - 130 x 103 x 1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 40.6 x 0.4 inch
€1,900
Sunset over Ireland», Horizons series
Olena Smal
Painting - 50 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,458
Iris against boxes
Emmanuel Aderiye
Painting - 111.8 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 44 x 27 x 1 inch
€2,279
Underwater painting Forest of the Red Sea (was created underwater)
Olga Nikitina
Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€2,090
Behind the Door
Salome Khubashvili
Painting - 96 x 147 x 2 cm Painting - 37.8 x 57.9 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
See the Emotion
Salome Khubashvili
Painting - 95 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 37.4 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,500
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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
€2,233
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
€1,600
