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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Cuisine campagnarde
Françoise Bircher
Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€350
Est-ce que l’art a le pouvoir de changer les sentiments ?
Audrey Faivre
Painting - 38 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 15 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€941
Femme au regard au-dessus de son épaule
Sandra Paris
Painting - 51 x 29 x 0.2 cm Painting - 20.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch
€360
Abstract figuration of an interior with a figure
Susana Mata
Painting - 55 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
€1,200
Woman with Poppy
Susanne Butcher
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€3,300
A Farewell to My Problem Days II
Sophia Oshodin
Painting - 80 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch
€2,800
Desolate Civilization
Chloe Jenkins
Painting - 35.6 x 45.7 x 5.1 cm Painting - 14 x 18 x 2 inch
€1,183
The decision II
Ricardo Fabián Bertona
Painting - 70 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,411
The gulf in bloom - Sorrento painting
Alfredo Grimaldi
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€325
Lights on the coast - Italy painting
Vittorio Colucci
Painting - 40 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€375
Large jar with Japanese traditional patterns
Hikaru O
Painting - 149 x 90 x 0.1 cm Painting - 58.7 x 35.4 x 0 inch
€2,200
Sans titre
Jean-Charles Blais
Painting - 38.5 x 29.5 x 2 cm Painting - 15.2 x 11.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,300
It_helped_me_diamond
Axel Jenny
Painting - 125 x 100 x 0.1 cm Painting - 49.2 x 39.4 x 0 inch
€2,000
Fantasy is a necessary ingredient
Ruby Bat Arnon
Painting - 140 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€10,000
Le Prestige Du Philtre
Loran Meldrid
Painting - 130 x 195 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 76.8 x 1.2 inch
€1,800
Don't be afraid
Christian Dugardeyn
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€500
Le printemps est Là
Tristan Saint Michel
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
€4,500
De l'un à l'autre 1&2 (diptyque)
Jean-Freddy
Painting - 81 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
€1,100
Penché sur le Doubs
Eleanor Quellien
Painting - 89 x 116 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35 x 45.7 x 1 inch
€650
Festival des amoureux 2
Chantal Bonnevay
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
€80
Quiet country farmhouse - Tuscany landscape painting
Claudio Pallini
Painting - 20 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
€150
Rouge est la couleur du mystère 20
Jean-Charles Taillandier
Painting - 50 x 34.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 13.6 inch
€440
Racines miraculeuses haïtiennes
Christophe Mert
Painting - 91 x 78 cm Painting - 35.8 x 30.7 inch
€4,000
La fille aux cheveux noirs
Ada Kafel
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€800
Snail oil painting
Arina Melikhova
Painting - 19.7 x 16.6 x 1 cm Painting - 7.8 x 6.5 x 0.4 inch
€150
Temperature reach critical level
Edvarda Braanaas
Painting - 55 x 45 x 3 cm Painting - 21.7 x 17.7 x 1.2 inch
€3,200
El túnel, vida más allá de la vida
Toni Caimari
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€3,960
Mon rêve familier
Barbara Petit Lisy
Painting - 35 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
€768
Basket with roses - Italian old painting + frame
Aldo Luxardo
Painting - 35 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€350
Portrait of Salvador Dali
Valentyna Odnolko
Painting - 70 x 85 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 33.5 x 1.2 inch
€800
Passage Abstrait
Éric Robitaille
Painting - 91 x 152 x 4 cm Painting - 35.8 x 59.8 x 1.6 inch
€6,000
La petite nostalgique.
Jean-Pierre Blanpain
Painting - 18 x 14 x 1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.5 x 0.4 inch
€700
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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