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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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
On n'a pas tous les mêmes cartes
Charly Shab
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,035
Composition with Cigarettes
Pazza Pennello
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€4,500
Bouquet de fleurs
Jean-Pierre Pophilat
Painting - 71 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 28 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€4,800
Gaufres au sirop
Valéry Vecu Quitard
Painting - 24 x 33 x 1.5 cm Painting - 9.4 x 13 x 0.6 inch
€1,475
Anthurium avec orange
Duda Moraes
Painting - 195 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
€7,200
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Robert Durham
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
€2,738
Sailboat in the ice...
Rob van Assen
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
€2,450
Stone pot with apples
Jan Nederlof
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
€3,650
Rose épanouie
Françoise De Beaucé
Painting - 81 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€4,900
Riders on the Storm, Cuba
Dwight Baird
Painting - 61 x 66 x 0.3 cm Painting - 24 x 26 x 0.1 inch
€5,565
Keep the children away n°16
Dada Wa
Painting - 130 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
€16,000
Champs de chants
Slimen El Kamel
Painting - 180 x 152 x 5 cm Painting - 70.9 x 59.8 x 2 inch
€18,000
Portrait de Anya Taylor-Joy
Jean Marc Comby
Painting - 160 x 240 cm Painting - 63 x 94.5 inch
€5,500
La Joie de Vivre
Agathe Lemaire Thalazac
Painting - 130 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
€16,000
Limite incierto 22
Kihong Chung
Painting - 130 x 162 x 1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 0.4 inch
€7,900
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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