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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Sur la rive du temps
Claude Justamon
Sculpture - 55 x 75 x 39 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 29.5 x 15.4 inch
$13,880
JoŸau 58 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
$534
JoŸau 58 Original 5/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
$534
JoŸau 49 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
$534
JoŸau 53 Orignal EA II/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 7 x 5 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.8 x 2 x 1.6 inch
$534
Plénitude terre cuite
Sylvie Bourely
Sculpture - 40 x 38 x 28 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 15 x 11 inch
$4,745
Gyoia
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 170 x 50 x 50 cm Sculpture - 66.9 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$154,223
Théa sur cube 2
Sylvie Bourely
Sculpture - 44 x 41 x 12 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 16.1 x 4.7 inch
$3,322
Femme assise
Benjamin Georgeaud
Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch
$7,118
Lumière errante
Marine De Soos
Sculpture - 42 x 10 x 16 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 3.9 x 6.3 inch
$10,321
Le jardin des méditations
Marine De Soos
Sculpture - 26 x 13 x 7 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.1 x 2.8 inch
$5,694
La grappe de la terre promise
Ivan Theimer
Sculpture - 32 x 38 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 15 x 5.9 inch
$37,963
Rebond 120
Daniel Perreu
Sculpture - 116.3 x 89.7 x 4.2 cm Sculpture - 45.8 x 35.3 x 1.7 inch
$5,789
![Sculpture, Catch me when i fall [memento], Coarse](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2303033_1_grid.jpg)
Catch me when i fall [memento]
Coarse
Sculpture - 70 x 61 x 26 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 24 x 10.2 inch
$834
Small relief in bronze
Ohad Ben-Ayala
Sculpture - 13 x 12 x 4 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 4.7 x 1.6 inch
$285
L'escrimeur du ciel
Eva Czaplicki
Sculpture - 75 x 32 x 36 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 12.6 x 14.2 inch
$5,339
Souplesse 150
Daniel Perreu
Sculpture - 155.5 x 73 x 4.4 cm Sculpture - 61.2 x 28.7 x 1.7 inch
$7,462
D'une rive à l'autre
Marine De Soos
Sculpture - 50 x 83 x 14 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 32.7 x 5.5 inch
$13,880
Man with Butterfly
Salvador Dali
Sculpture - 55.5 x 13 x 13 cm Sculpture - 21.9 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch
$35,163
![Sculpture, Years Adrift [loser blush], Coarse](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2303037_1_grid.jpg)
Years Adrift [loser blush]
Coarse
Sculpture - 60 x 52 x 25 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 20.5 x 9.8 inch
$423
![Sculpture, Years Adrift [loser], Coarse](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2303036_1_grid.jpg)
Le Cou de la Tortue
Lucette Brandy
Sculpture - 12.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 cm Sculpture - 4.9 x 5.3 x 3.3 inch
$1,898
Voltagabana
Tiziano Sculpteur
Sculpture - 72 x 35 x 26 cm Sculpture - 28.3 x 13.8 x 10.2 inch
$14,829
Saut du contorsionniste (1)
Mauro Corda
Sculpture - 142 x 90 x 80 cm Sculpture - 55.9 x 35.4 x 31.5 inch
$34,404
Je t'aime tel que tu es
Christian Candelier
Sculpture - 49 x 29 x 19 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 11.4 x 7.5 inch
$8,779
La Songeuse
Christian Candelier
Sculpture - 95 x 39 x 32 cm Sculpture - 37.4 x 15.4 x 12.6 inch
$14,236
Pygmalion & Galateea – Metamorphosis
Stefanoiu Vasile
Sculpture - 75 x 42 x 18 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 16.5 x 7.1 inch
$11,863
Delphine patine bleue
Christian Candelier
Sculpture - 46 x 21 x 21 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 8.3 x 8.3 inch
$5,694