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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The little bather

Plaque autportrait

New Generation

In Love

Soldat inconnu

Elegant White Rabbit

Aqua Serenity

Giraffe and her doll

Mother Mary Sculpture

Black Dog Sculpture

Golden Note Design Sculpture White

Shell Design Sculpture

Passeur de brise

Violon double

Forever

Eros bust

Demosthenes bust

Dionysus bust

Hermes Bust

Happy Silver Fish

Boss Tiger

Melancholy Remedy

Eve in Repose

Le Gidre

S040 L'Amour

All around the globe

Le penseur, d'après Rodin

R2-D2

L'affût

Qui Vive

Forest Ghost

Stone bear

Frog with Baby

Comme un point d'acupressure (masque)

Love Forever

It is me, happy Rabbit

Dolce

IIXV Walking (Small)

The problem with the wolf

Demosthenes Bust

Bronze Masque (Firenze)

Pegasus Licking

Victoire

Antonio III

Eros Bust

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Bust

Miniature Alexander the Great Bust

The Grape

Century

Madona

Renaissance bleue

Painting the sky in his special blue

S137 LA dance (1)

Waiting to exhale

The visit

Hippopotamus

Tête Bleue - Portrait singulier pâte de verre

Three Sisters Design Sculpture

Waiting to Exhale

Voyage

Take a trip

Midnight journey

Make your way

Make a journey

Globetrotter

Excursion around the world