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Contemporary Figurative Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Blue Landscape – Original Oil on Canvas – Contemporary Abstract Horizon – Signed
Located in Agrigento, AG
Artist: Marilina Marchica (b. 1984, Italy) Title: Blue Landscape Year: 2025 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 81 × 60 cm Signature: Signed on the reverse Certificate of Authenticity: Inclu...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

When It’s Raining Cats and Dogs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, the outer noise of rain turns into an inner silence. It’s pouring outside, yet inside there’s soft light, the warmth of skin, the smell of pages, and the quiet breathin...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

In the Embrace of the Green Garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the Embrace of the Green Garden captures a serene summer scene filled with warmth and quiet harmony. A family rests on soft grass surrounded by lush greenery and gentle sunlight, ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

French School Neverending Reading - Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
Never ending Reading In this luminous and poetic work, a suspended moment of everyday life, infused with both serenity and the quiet solitude of modern existence. Two women, seated...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Rider Unknown - Abstract Figurative Colorful Western Cowboy Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paint, Acrylic, Paper

In the Space of Make-Believe
Located in Zofingen, AG
This dreamer appears to come from a world of her own invention: the hat, the closed eyes, the calm poise, the earring as a quiet emblem of play. She constructs herself outside of imp...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About the Artist Joy Eyitayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

When Cats Gather
Located in Zofingen, AG
A striking painting blending Renaissance poise with surreal symbolism. A dignified woman in a dark gown stands in a sunlit garden surrounded by black cats — timeless emblems of myste...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Green Table with Red Flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
From the City Stories series, Green Table with Red Flowers portrays a quiet café scene where everyday life turns into poetry. At the center, a couple sits by a round green table ador...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Carrefour l’arbre -21st Century Contemporary Realistic Landscape Painting
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Bart Koning (Dutch artist) Carrefour l’arbre, sectie 4 100 x 160 cm ( frame not included) Oil paint on wood panel We're proud to introduce Dutch/ German artist Bart Koning. Incredi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Deja Vu. Spring, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A stylized portrait depicts a girl using bold blocks of color. Her face appears simplified and almost sculptural, rendered in muted tones of beige, grey, and pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Evening Lights
Located in Zofingen, AG
From the City Stories series, Evening Lights captures the glowing warmth of a café terrace at night. The golden illumination of the building spills onto the pavement, reflecting in ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Love is Kind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Orelisa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Low Tides, High Chill - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Some days are just meant for slowing down. While the world might be rushing past you, like someone swimming hard to get somewhere, you can choose to move differently. It’s okay to ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sun Fern - Figurative Abstract Folk Art Inspired Modern Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Sun Fern" is a radiant work of contemporary folk art that combines mystical symbolism with organic abstraction. This original acrylic and gouache painting on raw c...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Fragrances et bruillements by G. Priault - Tropical forest painting, landscape
Located in Paris, FR
Fragrances et bruillements is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Gérard Priault, dimensions are 81 × 100 cm (31.9 × 39.4 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframe...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stroll in the Sun
Located in Zofingen, AG
From the City Stories series, this painting captures the vibrant rhythm of urban life bathed in sunlight. The golden tones of the vintage car and the bright dress at the center creat...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Amaryllis -21st Century Contemporary Realistic Still life Painting of Flowers
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Bart Koning (Dutch artist) Amaryllis 46,2 x 36,8 cm ( framed included 46,6 x 37,2 cm) Oil paint on wood panel We're proud to introduce Dutch/ German artist Bart Koning. Incredibly ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

FLORENCE by R. Enrich - Geometric landscape painting, architecture, earth tones
Located in Paris, FR
FLORENCE is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 170 × 240 cm (66.9 × 94.5 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes wi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

New Stories
Located in Zofingen, AG
From the City Stories series, New Stories portrays the quiet poetry of urban encounters. Figures gather around a café beneath a bright awning, some pausing in conversation, others si...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Weight They Cannot See 3 (Truth Never Die) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Truth never dies …Like a seed buried deep, it will sprout again Through fire and darkness, her eyes do not look away. Lies can burn, time can hide, but truth lives on, waiting to be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The Keeper of Geese, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman sits serenely on a bench, cradling a white goose against her chest. Her patterned dress blends into the patchwork of earth beneath her, while a modern s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer – Lotus by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese landscape painting, nature, flower
Located in Paris, FR
Summer – Lotus is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with japanese pigments, silver and gold leaves on Japanese paper mounted on panel, dime...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Interlocutors
Located in Zofingen, AG
Three figures at a table during a tea break. A simple everyday scene, filled with the atmosphere of conversation.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

- 21st Century Contemporary realistic Painting of a bird
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Ria Koreman Wren 30 x 24 cm (framed included in price 35 x 29 cm) Ria Korenman paints what many people overlook: the magic in everyday life. Especially birds, with a soft spot for t...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Weight They Cannot See 2(Memorial of George Stinney) -21st Century, Contemporary
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This body of work was inspired by the wrongful execution of a fourteen-year-old George Stinney Jr. Two little white Girls, one age 11, and the other age 7, went missing one afternoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

God Answers - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Gold Dress
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“God Answers”(God answers) is a profound and thought-provoking artwork that explores the universal human quest for connection, guidance, and meaning. This powerful title captures the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shared Silence
Located in Zofingen, AG
Female faces, almost merging into a single rhythm, are depicted with closed eyes, as if immersed in a space of trust and quietude. The light headscarves framing their faces evoke a s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"June's Captivation"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Timothy Rees was fascinated with drawing throughout his youth and after high school pursued a degree in animation. The pull to painting portraits and figures was strong, however, le...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Episode 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
Two female figures emerge in the stillness of midday, their bodies softened by warmth and the ease of being present. They rest on a tender blanket strewn with wildflowers, while a bl...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beauty in the Eyes of Beholder -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Nick
Located in Denver, CO
This example of Hunt Slonem's most well-known motif comes complete with a lovely golden frame sourced by Hunt himself. Slonem's artistic trajectory has always been characterized by ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

''Sparrows'' Dutch Contemporary Fresco Painting with Two Sparrows, Birds
Located in Utrecht, NL
The pronounced technique is the first thing that strikes you when viewing the works of Jan Grotenbreg (1946). It is innovative and unique. The result of his idiosyncratic working met...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Duet"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mike Carson is a Minneapolis painter, and graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, whose artwork can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the Unite...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Resin

You Are A Super Hero - Original Colorful Still Life Pointillist Textured Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Shall I Compare You To Summer Days - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Peripheral Dream - Original Colorful Still Life Pointillist Textured Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Forget Me, No
Located in Zofingen, AG
A stubborn, vulnerable plea — to refuse, yet still hold on.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Shell - Oil Paint by Edolo Masci - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Edolo Masci in 1990s. Hand signed. Includes a contemporary wooden frame cm. 62x57  Very good condition.
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

When Time Becomes The Idol - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Rubik Game
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“When Time Becomes the Idol” is a visual meditation on humanity’s restless obsession with controlling time, often driven by fear, impatience, or the illusion of abandonment. In a wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Cottages in Tuscany - Paint by Massimo Sonnino - 1999
Located in Roma, IT
Acrylic on plywood realized by Massimo Sonnini in 1999. Hand signed, titled and dated on rear. Very good condition.
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Acrylic

Black Fascinator - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

A Gentleman's Morning -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Country Figure - Painting by Luciano Schifano - 1987
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Luciano Schifano (1943) in 1987. Hand signed and titled. Good condition.
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pool at 6.16 PM
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the realm of contemporary art, Kseniya Rai, born in Ukraine and now based in Portugal, stands out for her profound exploration of water as a central theme in her works. Rai's art ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Fishes and Lemons - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s. Hand signed. Titled on rear. Very good condition.
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ochre Rabbit - Modern Figurative Animal Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Ochre Rabbit" is a whimsical and serene example of contemporary folk art, blending narrative illustration, primitive symbolism, and the tactile charm of hand-paint...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

«Time of White Hydrangeas»
Located in Zofingen, AG
Time of White Hydrangeas captures the quiet grace of summer days — when light, greenery, and stillness merge into one serene moment. A couple sits at a small white table surrounded b...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Wanderer 16" Architectural Composition in Collage, Acrylic and Graphite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Wanderer 16" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and graphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Wood, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite

Oil Painting On Canvas "The Luminous Moment #3 Green And Purple"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
"The Luminous Moment #3 Green and Purple" is a painting from a new series exploring the relationships between human and animal forms and two predominant complementary colors: Green a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Wine and Lily
Located in Zofingen, AG
Daria presents two nude female figures, their gestures distilled into symbolic acts: one holds a glass of wine, the other a single flower. These objects function as signs of sensuali...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

The Beating Heart - Original Colorful Still Life Pointillist Textured Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Cup of Tea - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Woman Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Dreamers - Original Feminine Figurative Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rooted in introspection and emotional nuance, Xenia Gray’s figurative mixed media works capture the quiet tension between solitude and connection. Her paintings often depict the huma...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Field and Orchard (Land and Skyscape with Open Field and Dark Treeline)
Located in Hudson, NY
Field and Orchard (Land and Skyscape with Open Field and Dark Treeline) by David Konigsberg 2025, oil on panel, 23.5 x 24 inches Konigsberg is a conceptual realist who works across ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Autumn Melody
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures a warm and peaceful autumn day. A man sits alone with his guitar, playing music under the golden canopy of a tree. The bright yellow leaves, soft shadows, and ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Where Heaven Finds a Home - B.Schaumann - Contemporary architectural Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dances of the Heart by B.Schaumann Contemporary Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Serie Dibujos Felices 10 - Original Red Blue Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Valenzuela “Valenz” is a contemporary Guatemalan artist who tells stories with everyday objects, primarily expressing them with graphite and acrylic on canvas. His artworks pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Contemporary figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add figurative paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including America Martin, Alexandru Rădvan, Sax Berlin, and Adam Mysock. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Fabric and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 0.75 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $13 and tops out at $254,827, while the average work sells for $3,411.

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