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Discover contemporary Figurative Photographs on Artmajeur

Contemporary Figurative Photographs are a type of original artwork that captures the essence of people and their surroundings in a realistic manner. These photographs are typically printed on high-quality paper or mounted on canvas, and often framed to enhance their aesthetic appeal.

Photography,  120x80 cm
Marche des Méréides_ Photography, 120x80 cm
©2017 Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Origins and History

Contemporary Figurative Photographs emerged in the late 20th century as a response to the rise of digital technology and the growing interest in exploring the human form in photography. Artists such as Cindy Sherman and Diane Arbus paved the way for a new generation of photographers who sought to capture the complexities of the human experience through visual representation. The 1990s saw the emergence of a new movement of photographers, including Nan Goldin and Sally Mann, who challenged traditional notions of beauty and identity through their raw and intimate depictions of the human body. In recent years, contemporary figurative photography has continued to evolve, with artists like Rineke Dijkstra and Richard Mosse experimenting with new techniques and technologies to capture the essence of human emotion and experience. The history and origins of contemporary figurative photography are deeply intertwined with the broader cultural and artistic movements of the late 20th century, and continue to shape the way we understand and represent the human form in the visual arts.

Photography,  100x120 cm
AMBER Photography, 100x120 cm
©2024 Lídia Vives

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary Figurative Photographs have undergone a significant evolution in recent years. The genre has moved beyond traditional portraiture to explore new themes, techniques, and perspectives. Artists have experimented with different lighting, composition, and post-processing methods to create striking and thought-provoking images that challenge our perceptions of the human form. These photographs have become important in the contemporary art market, attracting both collectors and galleries.

Photography,  70x50 cm
Join Me Photography, 70x50 cm
©2014 Martin Wieland

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Figurative Photographs are a powerful tool for artists to explore complex emotions and societal issues, and several Contemporary Artists have become well-known for their work in this genre. One such artist is Nan Goldin, whose intimate, candid portraits of her friends and lovers in the 1980s and 1990s captured the gritty reality of life in New York City at the time. Goldin’s use of color and her ability to capture fleeting moments of intimacy and vulnerability have made her one of the most influential photographers of her generation.

Another artist who has gained recognition for his Figurative Photographs is Alec Soth. Soth’s work often focuses on the American Midwest, and he is known for his ability to capture the isolated, melancholy beauty of small towns and rural communities. His photographs are often haunting and poetic, and they explore themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.

Sally Mann is another artist whose Figurative Photographs have gained widespread acclaim. Her work often explores the complex relationships between people and their environment, and she is particularly known for her portraits of her own children, which are at once intimate and unsettling. Mann’s use of black and white photography and her ability to capture the fleeting beauty of childhood have made her one of the most influential photographers of her generation.

Finally, the work of Cindy Sherman has also been instrumental in shaping the genre of Figurative Photography. Sherman is known for her self-portraits, in which she dresses up and assumes different personas. Her photographs are often unsettling and provocative, and they challenge traditional notions of beauty and the female form. Sherman’s work has been particularly influential in feminist circles, and she is regarded as one of the most important artists of her generation.

Photography,  90x60 cm
Woman under black veil Photography, 90x60 cm
©2020 Alex Grear

Notable contemporary Figurative Photographs

One of the most striking contemporary Figurative Photographs is "Untitled (Self-Portrait with Parents)" by Cindy Sherman, created in 1975. In this artwork, Sherman captures herself dressed in a pink shirt and a patterned skirt, standing between her parents who are both dressed in white. Her face is cropped out, but the awkwardness in her stance and their expressions suggest a strained family dynamic.

Another notable Figurative Photograph is "Kiss" by Tracey Emin, created in 2004. The artwork shows Emin and her partner kissing passionately in bed, with the white sheets pulled up to their chins. The intimacy and vulnerability of the moment is palpable, as if the viewer is intruding on a private moment.

Sally Mann’s "Immediate Family" series, created in the early 1990s, also stands out as a powerful Figurative Photograph collection. In these images, Mann captures her three children in various states of undress and play, often in natural settings like forests or rivers. The photographs are both tender and provocative, exploring the complexities of family relationships and childhood innocence.

Finally, "The Two Fridas" by Yasumasa Morimura, created in 1988, is a striking Figurative Photograph that reimagines Frida Kahlo’s iconic self-portrait. In this artwork, Morimura dresses up as both Fridas, one in traditional Mexican dress and the other in European clothing. The photograph speaks to questions of cultural identity and fluidity, as well as the legacy of Kahlo’s art and life.

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Photography titled "Marche des Méréides_" by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, Original Artwork, Digital Print
Marche des Méréides_ - Photography, 120x80 cm ©2017 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, Muse, Naked, Nude, body, wind, fly, sun, beach, fine art, grace, beautiful, figure, venera

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

"Marche des Méréides_"

Photography | 120x80 cm

HK$23,761.95
Photography titled "Woman under black v…" by Alex Grear, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Woman under black veil - Photography, 90x60 cm ©2020 by Alex Grear - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, nude, moonlight, minimal, figure, conceptual, color, cold, woman, veil, snow, portrait

Alex Grear

"Woman under black veil"

Photography | 90x60 cm

HK$10,384.09
Photography titled "No title (No22)_" by Suki Da, Original Artwork, Digital Print
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No title (No22)_ - Photography, 90x60 cm ©2019 by Suki Da - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, Japan, Japanese, Shibari, Rope, Bondage, Master, Rigger, Nude, Naked, Breast, Erotic, Erotique, AKT, Asia, Asian, Exhibition, Sensitive, Sensual, Osaka, Kinbaku

Suki Da

"No title (No22)_"

Photography | 90x60 cm

HK$14,960.28
Photography titled "Feelings" by Viktoria Saveleva, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Feelings - Photography, 100x75 cm ©2023 by Viktoria Saveleva - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, bode, girl, freedom, ocean, black and white, underwer, aesthetics, forms, bends

Viktoria Saveleva

"Feelings"

Photography | 100x75 cm

HK$14,523.21
Photography titled "Balance" by Trimidi, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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Balance - Photography, 121.9x76.2 cm ©2024 by Trimidi - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, balance, dance, rope, male, brown

Trimidi

"Balance"

Photography

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Photography titled "Milk shower" by Mathilde Oscar, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Milk shower - Photography, 90x60 cm ©2023 by Mathilde Oscar - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes

Mathilde Oscar

"Milk shower"

Photography | 90x60 cm

HK$10,940.08
Photography titled "Something To Watch" by Carlos Canet Fortea, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Something To Watch - Photography, 101x152 cm ©2023 by Carlos Canet Fortea - Figurative, figurative-594, Nature, seascape, landscape, water, blue, grass, green

Carlos Canet Fortea

"Something To Watch"

Photography | 101x152 cm

HK$24,121.2
Photography titled "Funny ballet 3" by Tania Serket, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Funny ballet 3 - Photography, 45x30 cm ©2024 by Tania Serket - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, surrealistic, portrait, colrful, green, woman, fashion, humor, red, dance, legs, fantasy

Tania Serket

"Funny ballet 3"

Photography | 45x30 cm

HK$4,071.52
Photography titled "Dark Angel VIII" by Cédric Brion "Studio Clavicule Pics", Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Dark Angel VIII - Photography, 90x60 cm ©2023 by Cédric Brion "Studio Clavicule Pics" - Figurative, figurative-594, Fantasy, femmes, corps, photographie, art, artistique, conceptuel, portrait, déesse, queen, dark

Cédric Brion "Studio Clavicule Pics"

"Dark Angel VIII"

Photography | 90x60 cm

HK$7,052.71
Photography titled "Censored Art no.1 L…" by Merche Moriana, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Censored Art no.1 Limited Edition Metal Print - Photography, 110x160 cm ©2022 by Merche Moriana - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, fotografia en gran formato, arte en metal, desnudo femenino, chiaroscuro, estilo caravaggio, obra de arte única, fotogarfía coleccionable, artes visuales, retrato dramático, barroco moderno, figuras humanas en el arte, fotografía de alta calidad, estética barroca, edición limitada

Merche Moriana

"Censored Art no.1 Limited Edition Metal Print"

Photography | 110x160 cm

HK$18,880.18
Photography titled "Sans titre" by Luz, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Sans titre - Photography, 30x45 cm ©2005 by Luz - Figurative, figurative-594, Horse, main, homme, cheval, crinière, noir et blanc, argentique, art équestre

Luz

"Sans titre"

Photography | 30x45 cm

HK$11,359.2
Photography titled "La Défense : Elevat…" by Pierre Nadler, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Other rigid pan…
La Défense : Elevation Dak Sky 07 - Photography, 60x40 cm ©2023 by Pierre Nadler - Figurative, figurative-594, Architecture, La Défense, darksky, EDF, TOUR EDF, noir et blanc, black and white, immeuble, gratte-ciel, skycrapper

Pierre Nadler

"La Défense : Elevation Dak Sky 07"

Photography | 60x40 cm

HK$6,202.38
Photography titled "AMBER" by Lídia Vives, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
AMBER - Photography, 100x120 cm ©2024 by Lídia Vives - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life, pink, portrait, retro, kitchen, woman, breakfast

Lídia Vives

"AMBER"

Photography | 100x120 cm

HK$72,996.58
Photography titled "Once Upon a Time Th…" by Enzo Crispino, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Once Upon a Time There Were Bouquinistes #4 - Photography, 34x45 cm ©2024 by Enzo Crispino - Figurative, figurative-594, Architecture

Enzo Crispino

"Once Upon a Time There Were Bouquinistes #4"

Photography | 34x45 cm

HK$16,020.93
Photography titled "Bloom" by Cyrille Mulot, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Bloom - Photography, 60x40 cm ©2023 by Cyrille Mulot - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, provence, tournesol, sunflower, flowers, yellow, nu feminin, naked woman, portrait, cyrille mulot, summer, sein

Cyrille Mulot

"Bloom"

Photography | 60x40 cm

HK$29,030.98
Photography titled "Green blood" by Elsa Lunghini, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Green blood - Photography, 40x60 cm ©2019 by Elsa Lunghini - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape

Elsa Lunghini

"Green blood"

Photography | 40x60 cm

HK$11,427.63
Photography titled "Castel-Dinn" by Fabrice Gallou, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Castel-Dinn - Photography, 120x240 cm ©2024 by Fabrice Gallou - Figurative, figurative-594, Boat

Fabrice Gallou

"Castel-Dinn"

Photography | 120x240 cm

HK$31,118.06
Photography titled "Mushroom 5578" by Poetry And Geometry, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
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Mushroom 5578 - Photography, 80x60 cm ©2023 by Poetry And Geometry - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, graphique, nu, abstract, noir et blanc

Poetry And Geometry

"Mushroom 5578"

Photography | 80x60 cm

HK$15,071.47
Photography titled "Sérénade de Saladel…" by Camille Lafon, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Sérénade de Saladelle - Photography, 53x75 cm ©2024 by Camille Lafon - Figurative, figurative-594, Flower, bouquet, tableau, nature morte

Camille Lafon

"Sérénade de Saladelle"

Photography | 53x75 cm

HK$8,254.24
Photography titled "Manade 2/5" by Jean-Marc Angelini, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Manade 2/5 - Photography, 70x50 cm ©2023 by Jean-Marc Angelini - Figurative, figurative-594, manade, horse, woman

Jean-Marc Angelini

"Manade 2/5"

Photography | 70x50 cm

HK$4,751.12
Photography titled "Вера" by Avi, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Вера - Photography, 110x80 cm ©2021 by Avi - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, боди арт, женщина, тело обнаженное, ню, ноги, руки, Чёрно-белое, Монохром, Изгибы тела, Молодость

Avi

"Вера"

Photography

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Photography titled "Vision" by Davide Poggio, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Vision - Photography, 100x70 cm ©2021 by Davide Poggio - Figurative, figurative-594, Erotic Nudes

Davide Poggio

"Vision"

Photography | 100x70 cm

HK$120,819.85
Photography titled "Reclined friends on…" by Gaspard De Gouges, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Reclined friends on the beach, Tiziano and Gauguin - Photography, 40x40 cm ©2023 by Gaspard De Gouges - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, titien, gauguin, plage, baigneuse, histoire de l'art, nude, naked women, homosexualité féminine, saphisme, femmes à la plage, reclined nude, nu féminin, copines, bronzer, érotisme, érotique, seins, bassin, cheveux, femme allongée

Gaspard De Gouges

"Reclined friends on the beach, Tiziano and Gauguin"

Photography | 40x40 cm

HK$12,419.85
Photography titled "Falaises de Moher" by Michel Daumergue, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Falaises de Moher - Photography, 40x30 cm ©2023 by Michel Daumergue - Figurative, figurative-594, 2023, Paysage, Pictorialisme, Photoshop, Figuratif, Textures co, Couleurs

Michel Daumergue

"Falaises de Moher"

Photography | 40x30 cm

HK$2,377.91
Photography titled "Join Me" by Martin Wieland, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Join Me - Photography, 70x50 cm ©2014 by Martin Wieland - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, nude, woman, nudity, shower, water, wet, sensual, erotic, black and white

Martin Wieland

"Join Me"

Photography | 70x50 cm

HK$9,437.49
Photography titled "SAMARINE Valera Sér…" by Valera Samarine, Original Artwork, Analog photography
SAMARINE Valera Série OMBRES photographie FN11F - Photography, 40x30 cm ©1996 by Valera Samarine - Figurative, figurative-594, Still life

Valera Samarine

"SAMARINE Valera Série OMBRES photographie FN11F"

Photography | 40x30 cm

HK$23,428.36
Photography titled "La fille du donjon" by Franck Rozet, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
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La fille du donjon - Photography, 100x100 cm ©2024 by Franck Rozet - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, art digital, neo-pictorialisme

Franck Rozet

"La fille du donjon"

Photography | 100x100 cm

HK$26,558.98
Photography titled "doux baiser" by Emmanuel Passeleu, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
doux baiser - Photography, 50x40 cm ©2023 by Emmanuel Passeleu - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, portrait, femme, woman, girl, drug, pastel, party, amusement, visage, body, detail, corps, levres, bouche, blanc, erotique, erotic

Emmanuel Passeleu

"doux baiser"

Photography | 50x40 cm

HK$4,080.08
Photography titled "Rêverie...#2" by D-A Woisard, Original Artwork, Analog photography Mounted on Cardboard
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Rêverie...#2 - Photography, 50x40 cm ©2024 by D-A Woisard - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, photographie, noir et blanc, argentique, édition limitée, femme, Paris, Palais Garnier, seins nus

D-A Woisard

"Rêverie...#2"

Photography | 50x40 cm

HK$10,888.76
Photography titled "Etude sur le nu III" by Karl Alinghi, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Etude sur le nu III - Photography, 45x30 cm ©2024 by Karl Alinghi - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, nu, femme, monochrome, girl, woman, photo, foto, nikon, canon, fine art, limited edition, catawiki, auction, karl alinghi

Karl Alinghi

"Etude sur le nu III"

Photography | 45x30 cm

HK$5,876.34
Photography titled "L'Ombre et la Lumiè…" by François Maurel, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
L'Ombre et la Lumière - Photography, 60x90 cm ©2018 by François Maurel - Figurative, figurative-594, Kid portaits

François Maurel

"L'Ombre et la Lumière"

Photography | 60x90 cm

HK$7,099.5
Photography titled "FIGURE # 40" by Marta Lesniakowska, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
FIGURE # 40 - Photography, 40x40 cm ©2019 by Marta Lesniakowska - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, akt męski, voyeryzm, ogród

Marta Lesniakowska

"FIGURE # 40"

Photography | 40x40 cm

HK$17,731.65
Photography titled "Evanescence" by Isshogai, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Evanescence - Photography, 60x90 cm ©2016 by Isshogai - Figurative, figurative-594, Fashion, mode, fashion, woman, femme, voile, légèreté, veil, lightness, white, blanc, paysage

Isshogai

"Evanescence"

Photography | 60x90 cm

HK$13,591.7
Photography titled "The Unknown" by Frank Verreyken, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The Unknown - Photography, 47x70 cm ©2023 by Frank Verreyken - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life, trap, licht, schaduw, mooi, rust, onheispellend, hahnemühle, zwart-wit, monochroom

Frank Verreyken

"The Unknown"

Photography | 47x70 cm

HK$5,987.53
Photography titled "EL DIABLO" by Romain Berger, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Other rigid panel
EL DIABLO - Photography, 30x50 cm ©2023 by Romain Berger - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, couleurs, photographie, artistique, rouge

Romain Berger

"EL DIABLO"

Photography | 30x50 cm

HK$6,911.32
Photography titled "Le Dossen loisirs n…" by Thierry Martin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Le Dossen loisirs nautiques. - Photography, 1,000x1,500 cm ©2024 by Thierry Martin - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, Le Diben, Char à voile, L'ile de Sieck, Surf, Finistère nord, Bretagne, France, Nikon D 850, Nikonn 55mm micro Nikkor

Thierry Martin

"Le Dossen loisirs nautiques."

Photography | 1,000x1,500 cm

HK$5,132.17

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