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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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Painting, Juan-les-Pins, Marie Sion

Juan-les-Pins

Marie Sion

Painting - 38 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 15 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

€850

Painting, Tomato 1, Desmond Akindoju

Tomato 1

Desmond Akindoju

Painting - 61 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 36 x 1 inch

€1,276

Painting, Evil, Jojo Wang

Evil

Jojo Wang

Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

€2,400

Painting, Friendship, Iglesias15680

Friendship

Iglesias15680

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€1,300

Painting, Sans, Benjamin SPaRK

Sans

Benjamin SPaRK

Painting - 150 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch

€7,000

Painting, Jaws, Mathieu Questel

Jaws

Mathieu Questel

Painting - 97 x 146 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38.19 x 57.48 x 1 inch

€6,000

Painting, Identities, Graça Tirelli

Identities

Graça Tirelli

Painting - 63 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 24.8 x 13 x 0.8 inch

€1,200

Painting, Only me, Graça Tirelli

Only me

Graça Tirelli

Painting - 82 x 77 x 3 cm Painting - 32.3 x 30.3 x 1.2 inch

€2,000

Painting, Barfleur, Pascal Plazanet

Barfleur

Pascal Plazanet

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€1,900

Painting, Stars. Diptych, Ljubow Jung

Stars. Diptych

Ljubow Jung

Painting - 50 x 80 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch

€1,110

Painting, Day and night, Ljubow Jung

Day and night

Ljubow Jung

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch

€1,110

Painting, Hüpfburg, Baurjan Aralov

Hüpfburg

Baurjan Aralov

Painting - 105 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 41.3 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

€1,900

Painting, Fractal. 1, Ljubow Jung

Fractal. 1

Ljubow Jung

Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€1,110

Painting, Duck flight, Ljubow Jung

Duck flight

Ljubow Jung

Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€888

Painting, Focus, Victor Morawo

Focus

Victor Morawo

Painting - 69.9 x 69.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.5 x 27.5 x 1 inch

€1,750

Painting, Red, Victor Morawo

Red

Victor Morawo

Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch

€2,461

Painting, Deprive, Akande John

Deprive

Akande John

Painting - 63.5 x 63.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 25 x 25 x 1 inch

€1,003

Painting, Exodus, Alexander Levich

Exodus

Alexander Levich

Painting - 60 x 60 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1 inch

€2,750

Painting, Parisian, Kristina Mallen

Parisian

Kristina Mallen

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

€1,390

Painting, Elizabeth, Ljubow Jung

Elizabeth

Ljubow Jung

Painting - 100 x 70 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch

€1,554

Painting, Julia, Ljubow Jung

Julia

Ljubow Jung

Painting - 100 x 70 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch

€1,554

Painting, Walk, Tatiana Radsivilko

Walk

Tatiana Radsivilko

Painting - 80 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€1,800

Painting, Pair, Tatiana Radsivilko

Pair

Tatiana Radsivilko

Painting - 120 x 160 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 63 x 1.2 inch

€2,400

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Painting, La bouée, Maude Ovize

La bouée

Maude Ovize

Painting - 81 x 116 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 45.7 x 1.2 inch

€1,200

Painting, Sysiphe, Levalet

Sysiphe

Levalet

Painting - 64 x 54 x 3.5 cm Painting - 25.2 x 21.3 x 1.4 inch

€2,400