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Contemporary Figurative Photography

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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Contemporary
Yinka Shonibare, Dreamscape (for Documenta 11) - Contemporary Art, Signed Print
Located in Hamburg, DE
Yinka Shonibare CBE, (b. 1962) Dreamscape (for Documenta 11), 2002 Medium: Chromogenic photograph Dimensions: 40.5 x 60 cm (16 x 23.5 in) Edition of 40: Hand-signed and numbered
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

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C Print

DIALOGUE 17 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, Miami, colourful wall
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 17 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *37.5 cm × 3...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

DIALOGUE 16 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, Miami, sunset, moon
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 16 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *37.5 cm × 3...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

DIALOGUE 10 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, Miami, pastel colours
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 10 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *37.5 cm × 3...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Little Tokyo by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography, dark road
Located in Paris, FR
Little Tokyo is a photograph by French contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm × 90 cm (23.6"...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Turn by Xavier Dumoulin - Night photography, landscape, mountains, light
Located in Paris, FR
Turn is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin, from the series 'Incandescences'. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#08-22) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled (#08-22) is a limited edition photograph by Polish contemporary artist Pawel Żak. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Isola by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography, dark road
Located in Paris, FR
Isola is a photograph by French contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm × 90 cm (23.6" × 35.4...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Hill by Xavier Dumoulin - Night photography, landscape, mountains, light
Located in Paris, FR
Hill is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin, from the series 'Incandescences'. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Tropic of the Pyrenees 8 by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography
Located in Paris, FR
Tropic of the Pyrenees 8 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

New York Dream 22 by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography
Located in Paris, FR
New York Dream 22 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

New York Dream 21 by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography
Located in Paris, FR
New York Dream 21 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Fault by Xavier Dumoulin - Night photography, landscape, mountains, light
Located in Paris, FR
Fault is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin, from the series 'Incandescences'. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Pink Castle by Christophe Jacrot - landscape photography, architecture, Scotland
Located in Paris, FR
Pink Castle is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. This photograph is part of the series ‘Wet Scotland’, in thi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Rag Paper, C Print

New York Dream 20 by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography
Located in Paris, FR
New York Dream 20 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *90 cm ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Tropic of the Pyrenees 5 by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography
Located in Paris, FR
Tropic of the Pyrenees 5 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Tropic of the Pyrenees 3 by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography
Located in Paris, FR
Tropic of the Pyrenees 3 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

DIALOGUE 06 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, Architecture, Miami, pastel colors
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 06 is a work by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. In this series, he roams the city of Miami looking for deco architecture. With his camera, he cuts up the ur...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Pigment, Photographic Paper

Fresh Start by Xavier Dumoulin - Contemporary night photography, dark neon color
Located in Paris, FR
Fresh Start is a photograph by French contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm × 90 cm (23.6" ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Ridge by Xavier Dumoulin - Night photography, landscape, mountains, light
Located in Paris, FR
Ridge is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin, from the series 'Incandescences'. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Agitazione by Gina Soden - Urbex photography, abandoned place, interior, stairs
Located in Paris, FR
Agitazione is a limited-edition photograph by British contemporary artist Gina Soden. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *44,64 × 64,9 cm ( 17.6 × 25.6 in), edition of 10 copies. *74,2 × 109 cm(29.2 × 42.9 in), edition of 15 copies. These dimensions include a 2cm white border on each side. All prints are signed and numbered. Contact us regarding framing options. This photograph is part of the series Ingresso, it have been taken in Italy or Romania. It immortalises an Italian abandoned palace...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Giclée

DIALOGUE 09 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, Miami, blue & green
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 09 is a work by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. In this series, he roams the city of Miami looking for deco architecture. With his camera, he cuts up the ur...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Tropic of the Pyrenees 13 by Xavier Dumoulin - Urban neon pink color photography
Located in Paris, FR
Tropic of the Pyrenees 13 is a photograph by French contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm ×...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Sources, Incandescences series by Xavier Dumoulin - Night Photography, Landscape
Located in Paris, FR
Sources is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm × 9...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

DIALOGUE 02 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, Architecture, Miami, blue
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 02 is a work by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. In this series, he roams the city of Miami looking for deco architecture. With his camera, he cuts up the ur...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

New York Dream 24 by Xavier Dumoulin - Urban landscape photography, Manhattan
Located in Paris, FR
New York Dream 24 is a photograph by French contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm × 90 cm (...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Dune by Xavier Dumoulin - Night fine art photography, landscape, nature
Located in Paris, FR
Dune is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Xavier Dumoulin, from the series Incandescences. Inkjet printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper. Prints are available in ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

DIALOGUE 01 by Matthieu Venot - Close-Up Photography, Architecture
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 01 is a work by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. Available dimensions and editions: 30 cm x 37.5 cm, edition of 8 copies. ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Baia delle Zagare - Vintage Offset Print by Franco Fontana - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
"Baia delle Zagare, 1970" is a beautiful offset realized by Franco Fontana. Rondanini Galleria D'arte Contemporanea - Roma. Limited edition of 1.000 Coloured poster from a photogra...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Offset

Autoritratto sotto la doccia - Photograph by Vito Difilippo - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Photograph taken with Polaroid Now+ camera. Unique piece, embossed, signed on the back, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Elsa Martinelli - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elsa Martinelli is a vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s. Good conditions.
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Chanel No.5 with Love
Located in PARIS, FR
A man with x-ray vision, Nick Veasey creates art that shows what it is really like inside. Original artwork. C print, diasec Framed. Signed and numbered out of 15. Accompanied with ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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C Print

Evening Light Portal - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Evening Light Portal - 2021 40x30cm, Edition of 10. Giclée Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta, based on a Fuji Peel Apart Instant Film (not mounted). Signed on back with Certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid, Archival Paper

Red Green Pathway - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Childhood, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Red Green Pathway - 2021 60x48cm, Edition of 10. Giclée Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta, based on a Fuji Peel Apart Instant Film (not mounted). Signed on back with Certificat...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Helping Hand by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Berlin, Puppets
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist An employee of a transportation company is unloading mannequins and grabs a mannequin's crotch. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helping Hand by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Berlin, Puppets
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist An employee of a transportation company is unloading mannequins and grabs a mannequin's crotch. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helping Hand by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Berlin, Puppets
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist An employee of a transportation company is unloading mannequins and grabs a mannequin's crotch. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Behind Glass - Signed limited edition fine art, Contemporary, Sensual portrait
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Behind Glass - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 Brighton UK, 1997 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Alfred-grey green contemporary figurative photo transfer on paper and thread
Located in New York, NY
Michele Landel creates intensely textured and airy collages using burned, quilted, and embroidered fabric, photographs and paper to explore the themes of exposure, absence, and memor...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Fabric, Thread, Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Candida Höfer, Teatro Degollado Guadalajara III, Contemporary Photograph, Signed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Candida Höfer (German, b. 1944) Teatro Degollado Guadalajara III, 2015 Medium: C-Print Dimensions: 30 × 39.2 cm (38 x 47 cm) Edition of 100: Hand signed on label, verso Condition: Ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

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C Print

Pikantwurst - 21st Century Still Life Color Figurative Food Photography Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Pikantwurst - 21st Century Still Life Color Figurative Food Photography Edition 3/5+2 AP Print is unframed and comes with a sticker signed by the artist Anja Hitzenberger photo se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

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C Print

Swan-Like Embrace (Paris) by Nan Goldin
Located in London, GB
By Nan Goldin, Swan-Like Embrace, Paris C-Print on paper 8 x 5 1/8 inches Signed
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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C Print

THE BROKEN SUNLIGHT. GIARDINO DE BOBOLI, FLORENCE
Located in London, GB
"The Broken Sunlight. Giardino de Boboli, Florence" depicts the Boboli Gardens in Florence, where sunlight filters through gaps in the clouds, creating beautiful beams that illuminat...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Oil

Historical Photo - Politicians (Raoul Salan) - Vintage Photo - mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo - Politicians is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century. Good conditions, with some decoloration spots and aged margins. It belongs to a...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Pedro Estrada Venezuela - Vintage Photo - mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo- Pedro Estrada Venezuela is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century. Good conditions, with some decoloration spots and aged margins. It b...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo- Abderrahmane Fares - Vintage Photo - mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo- Abderrahmane Fares is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century. Fair conditions, with some decoloration spots and aged margins. It belong...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Avanti - Vintage Photo - mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo- Avanti is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century. Good conditions, with some decoloration spots and aged margins. It belongs to a histo...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Abderrahmane Fares - Vintage Photo - mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo- Abderrahmane Fares is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century. Good conditions, with some decoloration spots and aged margins. It belong...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

El reflejo - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Childhood, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
El reflejo (Journey to the Center of the Earth) - 2019 60x50cm, Edition of 10. Photograph printed in Canson Barita Fiber Rag 340gr, based on a reclaimed Fuji Instant Film Negativ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Thomas Ruff, Queen in Car - Double-sided digital pigment print, Signed Print
Located in Hamburg, DE
Thomas Ruff (German, b. 1958) Queen in Car, 2021 Medium: Double-sided digital pigment print on cardboard (glossy front, matt verso) Dimensions: 15 x 20 cm Edition of 30: Hand-signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Digital Pigment

Natalia • # 1 of 6 • 42 cm x 59 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Natalia • Weston CT, 2014 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Hommage a Lolita Lempicka
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hommage a Lolita Lempicka • Paris, 2005 Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper, mounted on alu-dibond, framed in a black shadow frame, signed and dated. Artwork - H 80.00 cm x W 59.7...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Figurative photo, Signed limited edition contemporary print, Black white-Raquel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Raquel ‘ who was captured on film in 19...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Hommage a René Gruau III • # 2 of 6 • 59 cm x 42 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hommage a René Gruau III • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are availabl...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Grand Central Station, New York City, black and white photography, cityscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art cityscape photography. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity included. Printed ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Black and White, Digita...

Wall • # 3 of 9 • 60 cm x 45 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wand • 1985 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 different sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series is ...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Hommage a René Gruau II • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hommage a René Gruau II • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Elton John's Certificate of Marriage 1984 - Vintage Photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Elton John certificate of marriage 1984 is a black and white photograph realized in 1984 The photograph depicts Elton John Rock superstar and his bride Rena...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Contemporary figurative photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary figurative photography 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 photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of green, yellow, orange, blue and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Tyler Shields, Brian Finke, Stefanie Schneider, and David Drebin. Frequently made by artists working with Polaroid, and Paper 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 photography, so small editions measuring 3.04 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative photography 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 $110 and tops out at $40,000, while the average work sells for $701.

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