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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Birch in the mountains landscape
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 100 x 120 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.4 inch
€6,300
All foreland no.1
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.9 inch
€5,400
View of the mountain range - Tatra
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 120 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch
€6,300
Girl Child and Her Companion 2
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 165.1 x 147.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 65 x 58 x 1 inch
€5,943
In between lies the beauty
Gary Westall
Painting - 24.1 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.5 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€337
Official letter
Anastasiia Grygorieva
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€3,190
Collective letter
Anastasiia Grygorieva
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€3,646
Pebble beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Peter Goodhall
Painting - 111 x 153.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 43.7 x 60.6 x 1.6 inch
€8,232
Ma liberté
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
€5,500
Travailleur au bonnet noir #3
Timothy Archer
Painting - 65 x 50 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
€3,300
Love Searching for Love
Akande John
Painting - 50.8 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 14 x 1 inch
€365
Entremelées
Marianne Dencausse Robbe
Painting - 60 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
€3,060
A Rainy Day in New-York
Anand Manchiraju
Painting - 76.2 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 42 x 1 inch
€5,469
Berceau de l'anémone
Christine Desplanque
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€395
Réveil en douceur
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
€3,900
Stillleben Französisch
Olivier Furter
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
€350
A Venise, après la fête
Lyne Seybel
Painting - 92 x 65 x 4 cm Painting - 36.2 x 25.6 x 1.6 inch
€2,200
Hustler Sponge Bob ft. Foundr cover
Carlos Pun Art
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,230
Les grands arbres
Christophe Thiry
Painting - 81 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
€3,800
Portrait de famille
Evgeniya Buravleva
Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
€6,200
Invocation
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Painting - 100 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
€2,500
Boat-people au soleil couchant
Damien Berrard
Painting - 33 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€150 €90
Petite fenêtre dans une boîte noire
Zahra Zeinali
Painting - 90 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 51.2 x 2 inch
€4,900
La fille aux cheveux noirs
Zahra Zeinali
Painting - 130 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 51.2 x 2 inch
€4,900
Compotier sur fond sombre
Michel Maly
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€9,267
Antoine et Cléopatre
Emile-François Chambon
Painting - 80 x 110 x 0.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 43.3 x 0.2 inch
€21,083
Le faune instable
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
€5,800
An Angel in the City
Snezhana Stoyanova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€4,500
A Song in the Desert
Snezhana Stoyanova
Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€4,500
Love's Armor - Dragons
Voxx Romana
Painting - 62.5 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 24.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€460
Pendant que je t'aimais
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
€5,500
Le sable dort
Alexandra Battezzati
Painting - 97 x 160 x 3 cm Painting - 38.2 x 63 x 1.2 inch
€5,900
Meilleurs souvenirs de Giverny
Dominique Vervisch
Painting - 60 x 60 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 inch
€4,000
Polyptique -Love & Stars-
Dganit Blechner
Painting - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,800
Impressionism Forsythia Spring Bloom Road Side art
Gav Banns
Painting - 30 x 20.1 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
€324
Impressionism Tree Spring Blossom Early Morning
Gav Banns
Painting - 30 x 19.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.8 x 0.1 inch
€305
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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
