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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
When I live my Dream - 21st Ct Contemporary Painting of Boy with Bare Chest
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
David van der Linden 'When I live my dream'' 60 x 70 cm (Framed 70x80 cm, frame is included in price) Oil on wood panel David van der Linden is a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

She Who Talks to Birds. Series "Presence"
Located in Zofingen, AG
At the center of the painting stands a female figure — calm, focused, and almost translucent, as if her presence belongs to more than just the earthly realm. She touches the bird not...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

A Clean Slate
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is laconic: there are no unnecessary details, only air, space, and silence.
The figure of a girl with a bouquet seems to emerge from the mist — transparent, light, and ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

And Together, They Became the Dance 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

Woman Writing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman Writing, 2018 Christopher Mudgett Christopher Mudgett’s Woman Writing (2018) captures the intimate yet universal act of creation through a powerful interplay of abstraction a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Quantum Leap 4
Located in Denver, CO
This double-bunny painting is an excellent example of Hunt Slonem's art practice, set in a frame hand chosen by Hunt himself. Hunt Slonem's artistic trajectory has always been chara...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"My Magical Mystery Tour Heart" Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Mixed Media

When I Choose To Be Myself 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Nature
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

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Canvas, Acrylic

[Hippolyte-Alexandre Michallon] Le Soldat de Marathon
Located in New York, NY
[Hippolyte-Alexandre Michallon] Le Soldat de Marathon (The soldier of the Marathon), 1869 n.d. Signed, l.l. Oil on canvas 57 x 45 inches 66 x...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Olives from Provence" ( contemporary figurative acrylic painting on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful expressive artwork "Olives from Provence" is full of expressionism and vivid colors where I could fully experience my love for the south of France. This regio...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"A Man Ought to Do What's Right" Contemporary John Wayne Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful contemporary portrait of famous movie star John Wayne by Texas-based artist Robert Sandman. The work features a realistic portrayal of the actor dress in his iconic cowboy a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Soul Sister 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Love, Africa, Face
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Soul Sister" embodies the profound bond between kindred spirits, celebrating the deep connections that transcend time and distance. The phrase evokes feelings of warmth, support, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Tropical Thoughts -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
As I connect with life's rhythm, I see my small but important role in the big picture of life. Time keeps moving, reminding me to enjoy each moment and think carefully. Like plants t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Interior with Minotaur original painting by Paula Craioveanu 23.5x31.5in FRAMED
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Minotaur in Interior, 80x60cm / 31.5×23.6in Shipped stretched, as it is, ready for hanging and FRAMED. This painting, "Minotaur in Interior" offers a fascinating interplay of mythol...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Subtle Traces I
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Happiness by Chen Yiching - Contemporary nihonga painting, floral, light tones
Located in Paris, FR
Happiness is a unique painting by contemporary artist Chen Yiching. The painting is made with mineral pigments on Japanese paper mounted on wood, dimensions (unframed) are 70 × 150 c...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Pigment

Passage
Located in Burlingame, CA
Whether figurative or landscape, California artist William Rushton has within his work an interplay between color and shape - shapes that are often familiar and comforting, both in their somewhat melancholy subject matter, and in the thick textural paint that he sculpt to turn abstract into realism. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Framing is not required. Keywords: Canoe, boat, river, sport...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yoel Benharrouche - The Wise Man of Time - Oil on Canvas
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Yoel Benharrouche Oil on Canvas Title: The Wise Man of Time Dimensions: 33 x 24 cm Framed dimensions: 73 x 63 cm Signed "Spirit must meet with matter. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ur Kiss Is On My List" Colorful Pop Art Hearts Abstract Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured acrylics and oils in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energe...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Mixed Media

There Must be Some Explanation, 2012
Located in Greenwich, CT
There Must Be Some Explanation is an acrylic painting on 24 x 24" canvas, signed 'RENÉ LALONDE' lower left and framed in a contemporary maple wood frame. It is difficult to categori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mother and daughter - Painting, Acrylic on canvas
Located in London, GB
This image shows two figures, mother and child, intimately connected, sitting in what feels like a safe but introspective space. The pink dress contrasts with the dark foliage and fu...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Confident Gesture - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Confident Gesture" portrays a figure exuding self-assurance and poise. The subject, depicted in a strong and relaxed stance, communicates an air of confidence through their body lan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil

Tokyo Landscape – Hitotsumatsu III by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese painting, trees
Located in Paris, FR
Tokyo Landscape – Hitotsumatsu III is a unique diptych painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with Japanese pigments, India ink and gold leaves on Japane...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Opera Don Carlos - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
Norberto Martini (1940-2007) From his studio on the Arno, dressed in a three-piece suit, Martini brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Cheetah' Dutch Contemporary Fresco Painting of a Cheetah, Brown, Beige, Red
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

Acrylic, Canvas

4 Flight
Located in Denver, CO
This painting of butterflies captures the visual style of Hunt Slonem, complete with his signature scoring that appears in many of his paintings. It is also set in an antique fram ha...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Khosrow and Shirin, 150x110cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Khosrow and Shirin, 150x110cm
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait - Painting by Francesco Settimj - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on cardboard realized by Francesco Settimj in 1930s. Painted on both sides, recto and verso. Good condition.
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1930s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Brilliance by CHEN Yiching - Nihonga painting, flowers, earth colors
Located in Paris, FR
Brilliance is a painting created by the contemporary Taiwanese artist Chen Yiching using mineral pigments, gold and silver leaf. Chen Yiching is an expert of «nihon-ga», a form of tr...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Pigment

A couple - Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting, Abstraction, Nude
Located in Warsaw, PL
MICHAL BAJSAROWICZ (born in 1963) He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, achieving his diploma in 1992 at the studio of prof. B. Wegner. His mainly works in painting, ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Curiosity - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Why has the world fallen apart? What happened to the beautiful world we used to live in? Why has everyone turned against each other for selfish interests? Why do we choose hate to re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

View of Rome from Gianicolo - Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1970. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano),...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

IM BED - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series
Located in Salzburg, AT
This work is framed. Unframed size: 70x80 cm, framed 75x85 cm Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and Restoration from Nicolas...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Coral Gardens
Located in Palm Desert, CA
“Coral Gardens” is an interpretation of the experience we had in the Great Lagoon of Rangiroa, a pristine and tranquil spot in the South Pacific. To catch a sense of motion and flick...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Wood Panel

Jose antonio, Martes 7 de julio, Figurative painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, some are sketches of his surviving works, others are sketches of moments he documents. Undefined by medium, Celso Castro’s works each carry...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Paper, Crayon

'Reclining Female Nude, ' by Frederick Lloveras Herrera, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this framed oil painting by Frederick Herrera, a reclining female nude in a stretching pose is featured. The face is not detailed and there is white drapery over the mid-section...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yanna
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kiara Aileen Machado is a contemporary artist born in Lynwood, California who depicts and explores the construction of identity, familial lineage,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Her Ascent- 21st Century Contemporary painting of a woman in red dress
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tanvi Pathare Her Ascent 190 x 100 cm Oil on Canvas Born and brought up in Mumbai,India, Tanvi Pathare showed a growing interest in Fine Arts since a very early age. Encouraged by family,she began her art education at the prestigious Sir J.J.School of Art in Mumbai and received her Bachelors in Fine Arts(Painting) with outstanding grades,topping the University. After being allured by the Realistic tradition of painting from nature, Tanvi applied and was Accepted At the Florence Academy Of Art, Florence, Italy(FAA). Here she was honored By the Best Painting Of the Year from the Intermediate Studio of the School among other awards. She taught in the Academy in their Sculpture Drawing Studio.She was awarded for her Outstanding Performance in Art in her final academic year. Tanvi presently works in her private studio in Florence while continuing to be an instructor in the Academy’s Drawing...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rememberance
Located in Brecon, Powys
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

"Untitled, " Sebastian Gross-Ossa, Contemporary Figurative Painting
Located in New York, NY
Sebastian Gross-Ossa (American, b. 1966) Untitled, 2000 Oil on canvas 14 1/8 x 11 inches Signed and dated on the reverse
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mixed Feeling - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Stop explaining yourself and telling people everything. You owe no one any explanation of What you do. Your life is yours, not theirs. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Stepping Out, South of France" Figure in Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A very whimsical depiction of a woman stepping out in the South of France. This piece captures the essence of fashion in Pairs. Done in a very modern and impressionistic style, the c...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Don't let the sun blast your shadow- 21st Century Painting of a Nude Boy
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
David van der Linden 'Don't let the sun blast your shadow'' 100 x 100 cm Oil on canvas framed in a black wooden frame (included in price) 115x115 cm David van der Linden is a Dutch...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shackled Freedom - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Portrait, Nude, Women
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 Artist Sayeed Momoh is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal

Benasque 1 by Calo Carratalá - Landscape painting, snowy mountain, winter, grey
Located in Paris, FR
Benasque 1 is a unique oil on canvas painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions are 156 × 214 cm (61.4 × 84.3 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wild West Dream - Colorful Playful Figurative Cowgirl Horse Mixed Media 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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Paper, Mixed Media, Oil Pastel

Almazan Bicycle Still-Life Acrylic Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romantic and translates ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Surrealist Birthday Party Canvas Painting Schenzen China Green Yellow Red
Located in Norfolk, GB
The Birthday, acrylic on canvas, 77cm x 77cm, 2021 Even in his most realistic images, there is a beautiful exaggeration in the paintings of Peter Rodulfo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Falderals I
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Simon Casson’s paintings are singular statements of pure uniqueness. Their contemporary abstraction inflicts its imprint upon the often capriccio paintings, through predatory slabs o...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fifth Avenue Manhattan New York City Panoramic Painting by Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Fifth Avenue Manhattan New York City Panoramic Painting by Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This is a major work from her New York Series. Art measures 48 x 24 inches Frame me...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel, Panel, Varnish, Gesso, Board, Paint, Wood

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Untitled (Reclining Male Nude)
Located in New York, NY
n.d. Signed in red, u.r. Double-sided oil painting on panel 12 x 16.5 inches
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Contemporary Art by Matteo Nannini - ?
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Matteo Nannini is an Italian artist born in 1979 in Bologna who lives and works in Cento, Ferrara, Italy. He studied at the Academy of F...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Loot" Contemporary Abstract Blue & Orange Western Cowboy Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract cowboy portrait painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a western inspired figure with a shadowed face dressed in bright blue with a red cowb...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Waiters on the Run - Original Vibrant Figurative Portrait Acrylic Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerdine Duijsens’ spirited and evocative figures are instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Through lush, bold colors and energetic marks, her paintings emit a sense of pleasure a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Merged - Original Abstract Figurative Colorful Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Melissa Chalhoub, a 2014 graduate of Saint Joseph University in Beirut, seamlessly navigates the realms of cinema and visual art. With a background in directing and sound design for ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Dune Landsca -21st Century Contemporary Realistic Still life Painting of Flowers
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Bart Koning (Dutch artist) Dune Landscape 120 x 150 cm ( frame not included) Oil paint on wood panel We're proud to introduce Dutch/ German artist Bart Koning. Incredibly clever ho...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Untitled - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Modern Art, Colour, Acrylic
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 Tos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - The Bear Wants you to Stop Fight
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Large Abstract Rusted Metal Composition "Matisse 2 Study 1"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Mark Hilltout has always been drawn to the random, the discarded and the broken. Car dumps fascinate him - he is attracted to the broken edge, not the perfectly straight line. For th...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Metal, Steel, Iron

French Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - La Sagesse des Nuages
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic & oil on canvas Marie-Pierre Autonne is a French artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Angers, France. She studied at Penninghen in Paris, France. She worked for several ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Acrylic

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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