figurative

Figurative art is a genre that represents the visible world through various artistic works, ranging from painting and figurative drawing to sculpture. This style, which includes human figures, landscapes, and everyday objects, is distinguished by its ability to render reality in recognizable forms, yet often interpreted uniquely by the artist. It contrasts with abstract art by focusing on direct, figurative representations of nature and the human figure.

Figurative drawing is one of the oldest and most popular practices in art. Whether created with pencil, ink, or color, it captures the nuances of the world around us. Figurative artists use paper as a medium to create finely detailed drawings, often depicting landscapes, portraits, or scenes of daily life. Artists like Pablo Picasso reinvented the genre by adding abstract elements to their works, blending the figurative and abstract into a single composition.

In the field of figurative sculpture, artists shape human or animal figures using materials like bronze, terracotta, or ceramics. These sculptures often take the form of life-sized statues but also include small bronze sculptures, clay figurines, or more contemporary mixed-media works. The work of famous sculptors like Jean Dubuffet and Edouard Manet helped redefine the boundaries of figurative art, particularly with expressive sculptures that approach the human form from an innovative perspective.

Figurative art isn't limited to museums and galleries. It finds its place in modern interiors, as wall décor or sculptural pieces. Figurative art in painting and sculpture offers a rich representation of colors and textures that move viewers with its realism and emotion. Whether through a figurative drawing, painting, or sculpture, this artistic genre continues to fascinate and captivate art lovers worldwide.

If you're passionate about figurative art, explore our extensive selection of works, including bronze sculptures, black-and-white drawings, and figurative paintings. Each piece is a window into a universe where the human figure, shapes, and landscapes merge to create timeless visual stories.

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Painting, Poker Martni, Dima Gorban

Poker Martni

Dima Gorban

Painting - 75 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$2,427

Painting, Basquiat epoxy, KB

Basquiat epoxy

KB

Painting - 100 x 73 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 1 inch

$1,849

Painting, Visage, Sylvain Vigny

Visage

Sylvain Vigny

Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,603

Fine Art Drawings, Jungle, Anne-Laure Maison

Jungle

Anne-Laure Maison

Fine Art Drawings - 28.5 x 20 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.2 x 7.9 inch

$578

Painting, Untitled, Ishmael Armarh

Untitled

Ishmael Armarh

Painting - 144.78 x 130.175 x 1.5 cm Painting - 57 x 51.3 x 0.6 inch

$9,000

Sculpture, Dollar Duck, Martin de Noir

Dollar Duck

Martin de Noir

Sculpture - 41.5 x 20 x 13 cm Sculpture - 16.3 x 7.9 x 5.1 inch

$1,266

Painting, Emotions I, Armo Avetisyan

Emotions I

Armo Avetisyan

Painting - 50 x 58 x 0.3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 22.8 x 0.1 inch

$1,156

Print, Geisha, Adriana Naveh

Geisha

Adriana Naveh

Print - 44.5 x 68.5 x 5 cm Print - 17.5 x 27 x 2 inch

$1,250

Painting, Arlequin, Super Bab

Arlequin

Super Bab

Painting - 116 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch

$2,543

Print, Lady Rose, Lawal Ibrahim

Lady Rose

Lawal Ibrahim

Print - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Print - 36 x 24 x 1 inch

$2,200

Painting, Summer Pond, Ewa Adams

Summer Pond

Ewa Adams

Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

$3,432

Painting, Untitled, Viktor Sheleg

Untitled

Viktor Sheleg

Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$462

Painting, Iron Boy, Socko

Iron Boy

Socko

Painting - 29.2 x 22.9 x 2 cm Painting - 11.5 x 9 x 0.8 inch

$2,500

Fine Art Drawings, They watch, Edward Zelinsky

They watch

Edward Zelinsky

Fine Art Drawings - 55.9 x 76.2 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 30 x 0.2 inch

$550

Sculpture, Red Picasso, Yuval Mahler

Red Picasso

Yuval Mahler

Sculpture - 40 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$1,878

Painting, Free, Sancko

Free

Sancko

Painting - 50 x 50 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$1,144

Painting, The Escape, Tim Brawner

The Escape

Tim Brawner

Painting - 60.96 x 45.72 x 2.54 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch

$8,000

Painting, Shirt, Rebecca Ness

Shirt

Rebecca Ness

Painting - 33 x 25.4 x 1.5 cm Painting - 13 x 10 x 0.6 inch

$18,500

Fine Art Drawings, The last call, Karim Benchebra

The last call

Karim Benchebra

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,965

Painting, Sans titre, Jean Rustin

Sans titre

Jean Rustin

Painting - 41 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch

$12,715

Painting, Flower still life, J. Lara

Flower still life

J. Lara

Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,271

Painting, Garden, Jaume Terrassa

Garden

Jaume Terrassa

Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch

$2,311

Painting, Underneath, Ametza Irizar

Underneath

Ametza Irizar

Painting - 146 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 57.5 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

$6,773

Sculpture, Mother, Ron Zohar

Mother

Ron Zohar

Sculpture - 48 x 40 x 40 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$9,709

Sculpture, Composition, Jan Siwek

Composition

Jan Siwek

Sculpture - 83 x 40 x 25 cm Sculpture - 32.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 inch

$809

Photography, Bari 2003, Massimo Vitali

Bari 2003

Massimo Vitali

Photography - 90 x 109.5 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 43.1 x 0 inch

$13,870

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