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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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
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
Tradition picturale
Nourreddine Guesmia
Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€500
La petite nostalgique.
Jean-Pierre Blanpain
Painting - 18 x 14 x 1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.5 x 0.4 inch
€700
Variation #11 (série méditation)
José Luis Lopez Lara
Painting - 25.7 x 37.7 cm Painting - 10.1 x 14.8 inch
€450 €405
For Life, Love and Happiness
Hery Purnomo
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
€650
Studio 7 (Alexandre)
Marius Pons de Vincent
Painting - 110 x 90 x 5 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 2 inch
€9,850
La transparence de l'air I
Joël Gangloff
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch
€800
Des lueurs ocre et rouge
Jean-Claude Campana
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2.5 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 1 inch
€2,300
Fluorine Slave portrait.
López del Espino
Painting - 160 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,500
Tree of meat (Baum aus Fleisch)
Paul Verstraten
Painting - 110 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
€12,950
A la bonne vôtre VI
Christophe Blanc
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
€3,100
Mon monde fragile
Maria Expósito Santiso
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,500
Hommage à Jean-Paul Goude - Inès et Charlie
Anka Matei
Painting - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
€1,000
Jeune femme endormie
Eugène Bégarat
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,900
On the Golden Gate (San Francisco)
Laurent Minguet
Painting - 122 x 85 x 8 cm Painting - 48 x 33.5 x 3.1 inch
€9,500
Freedom People - Acrobats (1)
Eka Peradze
Painting - 75 x 115 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 45.3 x 0.8 inch
€6,100
Happily Ever After
Innocent Chikezie
Painting - 122 x 92 x 3 cm Painting - 48 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch
€2,000
Aes Argentumque
Raul Lara Naranjo
Painting - 80 x 80 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch
€2,200
Siècles de solitude
Gabriel Froget
Painting - 90 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€2,160
Partition légendaire
Fadia Haddad
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
€4,000
Zahara with green dress
Salustiano
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€40,806
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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
€2,272
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