Figurative art · Giclee canvas prints

The human figure, rendered in paint and gesture

Close to 200 figurative works on canvas: dancers caught mid-turn, solitary walkers, portraits in red hats, loose ink-and-wash bodies and quiet studies of posture and hands. Styles run from soft impressionist to bold modern abstraction of the figure. Made to order in the size and finish you choose, delivered free Australia-wide in 10 to 14 days.

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Three figurative canvas prints, a dancer, a woman in a red hat and two walking figures, above a linen sofa in a sunlit lounge
  • Made in Australia
  • Printed to order in your size, framed or stretched
  • Free delivery Australia-wide, 10 to 14 days
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Rated 4.81/5 from 549 reviews

All 353 figurative canvas prints

Every print is made to order. Stretched ready to hang, or with a floating frame. 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Why figurative art

Figurative work sets the mood of a room faster than any other subject

A painted person carries posture, gaze and gesture, and the eye reads all three before it registers colour or frame.

Most people choose a figurative piece on the face and regret it on the gaze. A figure looking directly out of the canvas will hold attention every time you enter, which is right for a hallway or entry and wrong above a bed or a dining table. Downcast eyes, a turned head or a body seen from behind sit far more comfortably in rooms where you spend hours. Check the direction of the look before the palette.

Scale matters more with figures than with landscapes. A half-length portrait under about 60cm wide starts to look like a framed photograph rather than a painting, so go larger than feels safe on a main wall, roughly two thirds the width of the sofa or bed below. Leave 15 to 20cm between the frame edge and any furniture line. Hang the figure's eye level near your own, around 150cm from the floor, and avoid crowding two strong faces side by side.

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How your print is made

  1. Choose the size and finishPick a size, then stretched ready to hang or framed. The size guide on every print shows it to scale.
  2. Printed to orderYour print is made on canvas in Melbourne once you order, at the size you choose.
  3. Stretched, framed, checkedStretched or framed in Melbourne, then checked before it leaves.
  4. Delivered free, Australia-wideMade to order in 10 to 14 days, then tracked to your door. Thirty-day money-back guarantee if it isn't what you hoped.

Questions people ask

Is this a print or a painting?

A print. Every piece in this collection is a giclee canvas print, printed to order and then stretched or framed in Melbourne. If you would like brushstrokes, see our hand-painted oil paintings.

What sizes can I order?

Each print lists its sizes on its page. Open the size guide on any print to see each size to scale next to a sofa.

Framed or unframed?

Your choice at checkout: stretched and ready to hang, or framed. The frame options for each print are shown on its page.

How long does it take?

10 to 14 days, because it is printed to order. Delivery is free and tracked anywhere in Australia.

What if I don't love it?

Thirty-day money-back guarantee. Tell us within thirty days of delivery and we will make it right or refund you.

Figurative prints and canvas wall art at Direct Art Australia

Figurative Prints & Canvas Wall Art

Add depth and emotion with figurative canvas prints — expressive studies of the human form. Explore the collection below, or read more about buying figurative wall art from Direct Art Australia.

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Figurative art tells a story and brings warmth to living rooms, bedrooms and studios. Our range spans classic figures, modern portraits and expressive, emotive scenes.

Why buy figurative prints from Direct Art Australia?

  • Museum-quality canvas prints made with Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Printers and Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Ink
  • Printed on premium Poly Cotton 260gsm canvas
  • Gallery-wrapped and ready to hang on a 3cm kiln-dried timber frame
  • Protected with a special coating against UV fading and dust
  • Built to last 20+ years with proper care
  • FREE delivery Australia-wide

Browse the full figurative prints collection below and order today.