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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Me and You - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Love Africa Women
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,958
Love Between Friends - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,958
Marc Jacobs fall 2020
Manuel Santelices
Painting - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€637
Alessandro Michelle yellow
Manuel Santelices
Painting - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€637
1966 Paris Blanc Scène urbaine 1 Le Métro White Paris Urban scene 1 Subway
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 37 x 54 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.6 x 21.3 x 0.2 inch
€950 €475
Qu'est ce qu'on attend 6
Flo Jaouen
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,100
Qu'est ce qu'on attend 3
Flo Jaouen
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,100
Qu'est ce qu'on attend 2
Flo Jaouen
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,100
Qu'est ce qu'on attend 10
Flo Jaouen
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,100
L'écureuil de Mongolie
Sébastien Nadin
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€600
Qu'est ce qu'on attend 12
Flo Jaouen
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€3,100
Qu'est ce qu'on attend 5
Flo Jaouen
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,700
Goal getter
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 114.3 x 111.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45 x 44 x 1 inch
€2,549
Eyes of the Wild
Tigran Araqelyan
Painting - 110 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,002
Promenade à Ham Souk
Raya Sorkine
Painting - 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch
€1,200
L'Astre et le Sakura
Sophie Duplain
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
€1,900
Zeeland, The Netherlands 1953
Maarten Demmink
Painting - 16 x 25 x 1 cm Painting - 6.3 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch
€800
1969 Paris Orange Paris Le Barbu Man with a beard
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 37.5 x 52.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.8 x 20.7 x 0.2 inch
€1,950 €975
Worthy Than a Sparrow 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Bird, Woman
Kehinde Mayowa
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,549
1966 White Paris Blanc Le poinçonneur du métro Subway ticket controller
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 37.5 x 52.5 cm Painting - 14.8 x 20.7 inch
€1,950 €975
1966 White Paris Blanc Tour Eiffel Deux clochards dans l'espoir, le jour se lève Eiffel Towers Two bums sleeping with hope in the heart at dawn
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 37.25 x 54 cm Painting - 14.7 x 21.3 inch
€1,950 €975
1966 Paris Orange Maître d'hôtel au restaurant Maître d'Hotel
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 37.5 x 52.5 cm Painting - 14.8 x 20.7 inch
€1,450 €725
1996 Portrait
Bernard Di Sciullo
Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.75 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.3 inch
€1,150 €575
Drowning
Sophia Dobreva – Nolita
Painting - 60 x 45 x 1.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 17.7 x 0.6 inch
€1,280 €1,152
Young girl at the urne
Catherine Clare
Painting - 65 x 54 x 2.5 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 1 inch
€2,000
Naïade aux pivoines rouges
Catherine Clare
Painting - 62 x 62 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24.4 x 24.4 x 1 inch
€2,500
Summer Daydream
Tigran Araqelyan
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€410 €349
Tourisme familier
Enrique Etievan
Painting - 85 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 33.5 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch
€3,000
1968 Promenade Walking
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 32.5 x 50 x 0.5 cm Painting - 12.8 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
€1,950 €975
The last drop of water, Kakhov reservoir, Ukraine, Russia's war
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 60 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
€4,990
Rhythm and Blues
Adewuyi Theophilus
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
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Boy in Wonderland 2
Samson Olatubosun
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1 inch
€1,684
Shaded 2
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Shaded 3 (The light bearer)
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Shaded 1
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Endeared Without A Price 1
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,911
Keeper of the City
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 inch
€2,275
Rendition of Days to Come
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 87.6 x 116.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 34.5 x 46 x 1 inch
€1,820
Night in Paris Nuit 1966 Danseurs Casino Dancers
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 30 x 39.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.6 x 0.2 inch
€950 €475
Black cat in the City
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 150 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
€9,690
Flowers, spring - green, pink, red, white
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€9,750
Green tropical leaves (1)
Nataliia Krykun
Painting - 200 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
€20,000
1969 Paris Orange 6 Parisiens dans la foule Crowd
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 37.5 x 52.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.8 x 20.7 x 0.2 inch
€1,250 €625
1958 L'autobus à Paris Bus
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 45 x 75 x 1 cm Painting - 17.7 x 29.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,500 €1,250
1978 Parisiens sur fond vert Parisians
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 28.5 x 38 cm Painting - 11.2 x 15 inch
€1,250 €625
The Scent of Tulips
Lilith Tonakanyan
Painting - 60 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,092 €874
À la Kermesse (1)
Muriel Deumie
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Non-existand landscape
Nora Ampova
Painting - 20 x 20 x 4.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.8 inch
€360 €324
Portrait of An Introvert - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Food, Children
Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Painting - 91.4 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 47 x 1 inch
€2,594
1962 Parisiennes Confidences Parisians
Jochen Michaelis
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
€4,950 €2,475
Duality
Alexandre de Poplavsky
Painting - 160 x 110 x 3.5 cm Painting - 63 x 43.3 x 1.4 inch
€28,000
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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
€2,230
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
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€660