Figurative Paintings
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
1990s Byzantine Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver, Foil
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Metal
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Silver
1950s Figurative Paintings
Oil
1930s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Silver
1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Silver Leaf
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Byzantine Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Gesso
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1860s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Charcoal, Paper, Pencil
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Board, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Board, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Tempera
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Figurative Paintings for Sale
Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.
Because figurative art represents subjects from the real world, natural colors are common in these paintings. A piece of figurative art can be an exciting starting point for setting a tone and creating a color palette in a room.
Browse an extensive collection of figurative paintings on 1stDibs.