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, Seduce, Xiaodong Liu

Xiaodong Liu

Painting - 60 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch

CHF 7,304

Painting, Silent, Xiao Yazhu

Xiao Yazhu

Painting - 60 x 60 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 inch

CHF 730

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Joaquín Xaudaró

Joaquín Xaudaró

Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 15.5 x 0.05 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4.3 x 6.1 x 0 inch

CHF 974

Print, Betty (D), Pose

Pose

Print - 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 40 x 30 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,397

Painting, The Arrival, Ana Muñoz

Ana Muñoz

Painting - 36 x 61 x 4 cm Painting - 14.2 x 24 x 1.6 inch

CHF 2,435

Print, Les Spices, Florepea

Florepea

Print - 24 x 24 x 1 cm Print - 9.4 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch

CHF 97

Painting, L'attente, Jin Han

Jin Han

Painting - 30 x 35 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

CHF 2,092

Painting, Woman in gold, Eden

Eden

Painting - 100 x 80 x 0.3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

CHF 4,733

Painting, Albatross, Andy Dixon

Andy Dixon

Painting - 91.5 x 117 x 1 cm Painting - 36 x 46.1 x 0.4 inch

CHF 16,360

Painting, Owner and a dog, Vova Keno

Vova Keno

Painting - 110 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,435

Print, L'Adour, Philippe Monnet

Philippe Monnet

Print - 29.7 x 42 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.7 x 16.5 x 0 inch

CHF 117

Photography, Consecration, Justine Darmon

Justine Darmon

Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

CHF 730

Painting, Reflection, Tom Miller

Tom Miller

Painting - 55.9 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 22 x 22 x 1 inch

CHF 1,236

Painting, Attraction, Moses Ndubuzo

Moses Ndubuzo

Painting - 91.4 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 30 x 1 inch

CHF 1,117

Painting, Dawn of Dokdo, Ahn Sung Kyu

Ahn Sung Kyu

Painting - 45.5 x 53 x 3 cm Painting - 17.9 x 20.9 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,948

Painting, Bold Gaze 1, Rotimi Godwin

Rotimi Godwin

Painting - 35.6 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 14 x 12 x 1 inch

CHF 910

Painting, Si on Tchatait?, Jaja

Jaja

Painting - 65 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,169

Painting, Cherish, Sava Harris

Sava Harris

Painting - 40 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,071

Painting, Anima I, Julia Valtanen

Julia Valtanen

Painting - 200 x 195 x 2 cm Painting - 78.7 x 76.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 4,382

Fine Art Drawings, Face de tarte, Henrik Jacob

Henrik Jacob

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 inch

CHF 779

Painting, Port du Havre, Yves Crenn

Yves Crenn

Painting - 80 x 120 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 inch

CHF 8,180

Painting, My Mind, Hammed Olayanju

Hammed Olayanju

Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1 inch

CHF 1,655

Painting, Ralph Building, Pix3ln

Pix3ln

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

CHF 487

Painting, The Cicada, Paolo Scaglioni

Paolo Scaglioni

Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 2 inch

CHF 3,725

Painting, Hibiscus, Olalekan Odunbori

Olalekan Odunbori

Painting - 71.1 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 24 x 1 inch

CHF 1,531

Sculpture, 48, Gérard Puvis

48

Gérard Puvis

Sculpture - 40.6 x 30.5 x 5.1 cm Sculpture - 16 x 12 x 2 inch

CHF 497

Painting, Blue Sky, Mubaraq Yusuf

Mubaraq Yusuf

Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch

CHF 2,235

Painting, Woman 1, Pepe Hidalgo

Pepe Hidalgo

Painting - 51 x 40.5 x 2 cm Painting - 20.1 x 15.9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,928

Painting, Visions, Johnathan Ball

Johnathan Ball

Painting - 50.8 x 48.3 cm Painting - 20 x 19 inch

CHF 1,573

Painting, Sarchiaponi, Kotcha Kotte

Kotcha Kotte

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

CHF 370

Painting, L'arrestation, Daniel Ihly

Daniel Ihly

Painting - 65 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 24 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,780

Painting, Paysage du lac, René Martin

René Martin

Painting - 25 x 32 x 0.5 cm Painting - 9.8 x 12.6 x 0.2 inch

CHF 980

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