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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Spell of climate
Anand Manchiraju
Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.1 inch
€5,469
Paul Auster in Brooklyn
Tarek X Mat Elbé
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€400
Window on Posillipo - Naples seaside & frame
Gianni Di Guida
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
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Descent to Ravello - Amalfitan Coast seaside & frame
Gianni Di Guida
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€525
Rose Tinted Glasses
Voxx Romana
Painting - 61.5 x 47.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 24.2 x 18.7 x 0 inch
€460
Bord de mer à marée basse
Gérard Desgranges
Painting - 50 x 61 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24 x 1.6 inch
€480
Chiller sur le canapé
Gauthier Bruel
Painting - 160 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
€1,900
Conversation entre Deux Visages et Un Rayon de Soleil
Aurore Amberny
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.15 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€440
Guiding star
Sasha Katinauskiene
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,000 €900
With tea
Sasha Katinauskiene
Painting - 60 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,000 €900
With a kitten in hand
Sasha Katinauskiene
Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,000 €900
Singing in the meadow
Sasha Katinauskiene
Painting - 50 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
€1,000 €900
With a red dog
Sasha Katinauskiene
Painting - 70 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,000 €900
From the cycle Winter ll
Zivile Rudzikaite Matuzoniene
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,290
From the cycle Winter lll
Zivile Rudzikaite Matuzoniene
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,140
From the cycle Winter Vll
Zivile Rudzikaite Matuzoniene
Painting - 110 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,290
Nuances de gris
Valérie Zimmermann (Anna Mya Zimmer)
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,450
5 "Coca Cola" Bottles III
Artash Hakobyan
Painting - 60 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Evening in the mountains
Victor Onyshchenko
Painting - 70 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,350
The walking stone
Benoît Mauduech
Painting - 110 x 200 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 78.7 x 1.2 inch
€6,100
Enzhe Where are you
Stàn Bert Singer
Painting - 53 x 39.5 x 3 cm Painting - 20.9 x 15.6 x 1.2 inch
€35,000
Before the annunciation - the window
Stàn Bert Singer
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1 inch
€19,500
La fuerza de la fragilidad
Sandra Renzi
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€4,000
This is for you 1
Sergey Bondarev
Painting - 100 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€14,900
Signora cattiva
Sergey Bondarev
Painting - 205 x 110 x 2 cm Painting - 80.7 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch
€24,000
Two girlfriends in blue
Victor Sheleg
Painting - 50 x 50 x 7 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 2.8 inch
€3,200
Fondazione Prada 2
Sergey Bondarev
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€3,500
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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
