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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Venus de Milo is surprised and frustrated by discovering mimeomia in herself
Vladimir Kolosov
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 0.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 0.2 inch
€1,147
The Bear Wants you to Stop Fighting
Teppei Ikehila
Painting - 33 x 33 x 3 cm Painting - 13 x 13 x 1.2 inch
€600
Style and Confidence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,958
Contemplative Companions
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,594
Embracing Stillness
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,594
Mais je ne ferai pas de mal à une mouche
Béatrice Terra
Painting - 81 x 65 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 inch
€2,200
Let's take a Break
Hani Badawi Leo
Painting - 98 x 98 x 3 cm Painting - 38.6 x 38.6 x 1.2 inch
€1,500
Formentera Beach 10
Karine Bartoli
Painting - 81 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,600
Sous la nuit les couleurs de la vie
Jazzu
Painting - 130 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
€3,200
The Glow of the Moon
Anatoly Tarabanov
Painting - 90 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€750
Light and Laughter
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 100 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Towards the Sunset
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 100 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Love is in the Air
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 100 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Loin, l'horizon
Nathalie Cubéro
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
€1,100
Palais de Tokyo 1
Karine Bartoli
Painting - 81 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,400
Battre le cœur dans nos idées folles
Jazzu
Painting - 89 x 116 x 2 cm Painting - 35 x 45.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,600 €2,470
Nu abstrait N°23 - Monstera palace Pièce N°6
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 45.5 x 29.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 17.9 x 11.6 x 0 inch
€680
Every day is a gift
Patrick Cornée
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,700
Touche pas à mon pote
Béatrice Terra
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
€3,000
Where Love Resides(We are Sisters) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Women
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,958
Complètement vautré le gazier
Béatrice Terra
Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,000
Flirt, set of 9 separate paintings
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€700
Venice coast
Serhii Cherniakovskyi
Painting - 35 x 50 x 0.4 cm Painting - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
€592
I Am Who I Choose To Be
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
€1,593
Ueno Secondary Street, Tokyo
Marco Santaniello
Painting - 70 x 94 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 37 x 1.2 inch
€4,500
Gage Street Fruits corner, HK
Marco Santaniello
Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€4,300
Allure, variations sur fond ocre
David Jamin
Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch
€4,200 €3,864
Sous le signe de l'espérance
Jazzu
Painting - 81 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€3,200
Une belle image du bonheur
Jazzu
Painting - 81 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€3,200
Hutong in Beijing
Marco Santaniello
Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€3,800
Self Reflection 1
Emmanuel Ojebola
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,731
Alessandro Michele
Manuel Santelices
Painting - 40.6 x 29.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 16 x 11.75 x 1 inch
€1,092
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un Faune I (paysage, aurore, ciel)
Sabine Eichler
Painting - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
€180
Les voiliers de l’aurore...II (Esprit Voile)
Olivier Messas
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€650
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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