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, Agir à la hussarde, AKET

Agir à la hussarde

AKET

Painting - 73 x 92 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Greek, Rom av J.C

Greek

Rom av J.C

Painting - 110 x 110 x 8 cm Painting - 43.3 x 43.3 x 3.1 inch

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Painting, Awash, Amy Bernays

Awash

Amy Bernays

Painting - 20.3 x 25.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 10 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Cactées, Agnès Tiollier

Cactées

Agnès Tiollier

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.18 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch

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Painting, My Summer, Amy Bernays

My Summer

Amy Bernays

Painting - 25.4 x 20.3 x 0.8 cm Painting - 10 x 8 x 0.3 inch

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Painting, Tinki, Rosemary Achata

Tinki

Rosemary Achata

Painting - 32.7 x 51 cm Painting - 12.9 x 20.1 inch

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Print, Reins, Hervé Di Rosa

Reins

Hervé Di Rosa

Print - 66 x 50 x 0.05 cm Print - 26 x 19.7 x 0 inch

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Painting, Tess, Sébastien Allart

Tess

Sébastien Allart

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Le champ, Pierre Eychart

Le champ

Pierre Eychart

Painting - 22 x 27 x 1 cm Painting - 8.7 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

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Sculpture, Tête de cheval, Gite

Tête de cheval

Gite

Sculpture - 41.5 x 35 x 17 cm Sculpture - 16.3 x 13.8 x 6.7 inch

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Painting, Human, Hom Nguyen

Human

Hom Nguyen

Painting - 180 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Soaring, Amy Bernays

Soaring

Amy Bernays

Painting - 30.5 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 0.1 inch

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Painting, Warrior, Amy Bernays

Warrior

Amy Bernays

Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.3 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.9 inch

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Painting, I love cake, Amy Bernays

I love cake

Amy Bernays

Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.3 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.9 inch

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Painting, Dumb beach, Amy Bernays

Dumb beach

Amy Bernays

Painting - 30.5 x 40.6 x 1.3 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 0.5 inch

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Painting, Girl bitten, Amy Bernays

Girl bitten

Amy Bernays

Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.3 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.5 inch

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Painting, The two of us, Amy Bernays

The two of us

Amy Bernays

Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.3 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.5 inch

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Painting, The Big Blow, Amy Bernays

The Big Blow

Amy Bernays

Painting - 30.5 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 0.1 inch

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Painting, Brest, Hélène Legrand

Brest

Hélène Legrand

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

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