Figurative Paintings
1980s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Cotton, Rag Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Spray Paint
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Coffee, India Ink, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A whimsical portrait of a dancer in an expressionist tutu. "I wanted to create an image coordinating the model's brilliant white cotton candy hair with her danc...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pencil
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Archival Paper, Pencil, Mixed Media, Pen
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Paper, Acrylic, Pen, Black and White
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Linen, Ink, Archival Paper
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Tempera
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Paper, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Paper, Oil
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
20th Century Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Rubber, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Spray Paint, Permanent Marker
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, House Paint, Charcoal, Oil Crayon
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Spray Paint, Permanent Marker
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Enamel
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Watercolor
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Watercolor
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.