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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Travaille à la ferme
Louis Goerg-Lauresch
Painting - 54 x 72.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 21.3 x 28.5 x 0.2 inch
$3,826
THINKING ABOUT : VIRTUAL CONTEMPLATION OR NAVIGATING THE MIND’S CODE
Sumomo Kanashiwa
Painting - 140 x 123 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 48.4 x 1.2 inch
$7,153
EQUILIBRIUM : BRIDGES OF SERENITY
Ryoko Watanabe
Painting - 170 x 167 x 5 cm Painting - 66.9 x 65.7 x 2 inch
$8,464
Les souris
Dominique Albertelli
Painting - 146 x 114 x 2.5 cm Painting - 57.5 x 44.9 x 1 inch
$6,914
La Paternale, carnaval à Venise
Giannino Marchig
Painting - 118.5 x 87.5 x 2 cm Painting - 46.7 x 34.4 x 0.8 inch
$5,382
Hija de la luz del Palacio
Mayte Solé Murillo
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$477
Under the bed
Rebecca Yunjeong Lee
Painting - 91 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 35.8 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
$2,100
Les pas de la passion, Jesus tombe pour la première fois
Sérgio Ferro
Painting - 146 x 114 x 3 cm Painting - 57.5 x 44.9 x 1.2 inch
$19,074
Bavière Pervers
Sorrel Mocchia di Coggiola
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$6,199
Good Times Jungle Club, The Savoy
Billy Dee Williams
Painting - 142.2 x 142.2 x 5.1 cm Painting - 56 x 56 x 2 inch
$22,000
Mickey Mouse Origami
Alessandro Paglia
Painting - 75 x 75 x 0.1 cm Painting - 29.5 x 29.5 x 0 inch
$5,365
Woman at the pool
Heinz Rabbow
Painting - 110 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$17,405
My granny Polli
Zurab Kurchishvili
Painting - 100 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$5,931
Serge Gainsbourg
Gwendal Lemercier
Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.2 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$334
La sagesse dans les branches
Amor de Agua
Painting - 120 x 108 cm Painting - 47.2 x 42.5 inch
$1,311
Expanse of red poppies . Tuscany painting & handmade frame
Roberto Gai
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$656
Il paradiso può attendere
Angela Latorre
Painting - 37 x 37 x 1 cm Painting - 14.6 x 14.6 x 0.4 inch
$298
Vase with yellow roses - Italian painting
Romano Mussolini
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$656
In the evening- Venice painting
Antonio Sgarbossa
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$626
La temptació
Salvador de Batlle
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$2,384
Les risques du métier
Pascal Chôve
Painting - 195 x 114 x 3 cm Painting - 76.8 x 44.9 x 1.2 inch
$15,498
Vue du bar des artistes, Honfleur
Fabienne Tuffigo
Painting - 33 x 24 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch
$274
Bisous, marguerites, supercheris
Marion Charlet
Painting - 162 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 63.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
$12,517
Three-quarter-length woman
Milena Sgambato
Painting - 45 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,431
Cuisine campagnarde
Françoise Bircher
Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
$417
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
$1,122
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
$429
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
$1,431
Woman with Poppy
Susanne Butcher
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,934
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
$3,338
Desolate Civilization
Chloe Jenkins
Painting - 35.6 x 45.7 x 5.1 cm Painting - 14 x 18 x 2 inch
$1,300
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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
$2,450
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
$1,907
lueur rouge, lithographie originale
Christophe Hohler
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$787