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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Diptyque, Le culte de Janus - Figuration humoristique entre titre et oeuvre
Janek
Painting - 50 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$942
PaperLandscape
Marilina Marchica
Painting - 70.1 x 48.3 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19 x 1.2 inch
$1,350
Hydrangea flowers in October
Alexandra Voronina
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$900
Sometimes I Talk To My Shadow 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women
Obeka Simon
Painting - 96.5 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38 x 32 x 1 inch
$3,100
The Breakfast of the Goddess
Vahag Hamalbashyan
Painting - 70 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,503
Moment
Taiwo Samuel Olutimileyin
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$2,250
Être en première ligne - scène de plage et ses parasols - série Paysage de bord de mer
Gabrielle
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
$745
Série prestige : opéra
Martin-Fréville
Painting - 116 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,980
Tell me something
Rechel Rodham Oppong
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$3,576
Serenity's embrace
Gregory Kumah
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 1 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.4 inch
$3,696
My heart skip a bit
Ebuka Agudiegwu
Painting - 150 x 109 x 1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 42.9 x 0.4 inch
$5,007
On se croirait en voyage
Hervé Di Rosa
Painting - 99 x 101 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39 x 39.8 x 1 inch
$23,843
Portrait of My Barber (At The Barber Shop)
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$4,250
Bord de rivière
Michel Trapezaroff
Painting - 38 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 15 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
$11,874
The tree of life | Forest landscape natural art
Darina Abramova
Painting - 40 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$600 $540
Illumination - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Plant
Kehinde Oyafajo
Painting - 116.1 x 82 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 32.3 x 1 inch
$1,650
Queen Crowned in a Banana and Black Cat
Kim Soo Young
Painting - 20.3 x 15.2 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8 x 6 x 0 inch
$656
Because love cannot be bombed_
Inna Sych
Painting - 70 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,980
The art of seduction
Javier Prieto Meneses
Painting - 65 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$954
Les deux amies II
Thérèse Boucraut
Painting - 130 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
$5,961
Golden Epochs: The Vibrant Wheel of Life
Sofia Beltadze
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$894
MIYUKI 5 : MISTY PURPLE WHISPERS AND KAWAII TEMPTATION
Aya Toshikawa
Painting - 60 x 60 x 5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 2 inch
$2,503
The gathering of dreamers
Akintomide Akinshola
Painting - 122 x 160 x 1 cm Painting - 48 x 63 x 0.4 inch
$4,172
Portrait of Jean Basquiat
Gbemileke Blessing Adegboro
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
$1,500
Plantes et gouttes d'eau - maison isolée - série Paysage imaginaire figuratif
Franck Perrot
Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch
$149
Matka Bozia, The Purification of Our Lady
Marcelina Amelia
Painting - 130 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$7,153
From the Series Passion
Tengiz Cholokava
Painting - 38 x 17 x 1 cm Painting - 15 x 6.7 x 0.4 inch
$680
Once Given a White Rose 2
Agbalaya Abdulahi Opeyemi
Painting - 33 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 13 x 10 x 1 inch
$650
Second pers sundown
CharlElie Couture
Painting - 35.7 x 28 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.1 x 11 x 0.1 inch
$2,980 $2,682
Lady with a hand fan
Anatoly Metlan
Painting - 91 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.8 x 24 x 1 inch
$6,800
Fantasy castle on the air
Eugene Gorbachenko
Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,788
Laure retour de match
Bertrand De Cointet
Painting - 60 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$858
Woman of Integrity
Taiwo Oguntola
Painting - 58.4 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23 x 20 x 1 inch
$1,600
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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