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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Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 15 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch
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Yurei
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.5 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
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Silent Soul (06)
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 13 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.1 x 5.1 x 0.4 inch
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Suaire
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.4 inch
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Étude d'après Munch
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 8 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4.7 x 3.1 x 0.4 inch
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Untitled
Alexandre Taillandier
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch
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La galette tire les rois
Christian Esctal
Painting - 97 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch
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La toque ou la plume
Béatrice Terra
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,196
Blue comme j'aime
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 162 x 114 x 2 cm Painting - 63.8 x 44.9 x 0.8 inch
$5,548
L'arlequin bleu
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 108 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 42.5 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
$4,046
Hoysala Ceremonial Decorations
AreiRa
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,387
Untitled. Unique embroidery artwork from the Durero series
Ana Seggiaro
Painting - 34.8 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$750
Untitled. Unique embroidery artwork from the Durero series
Ana Seggiaro
Painting - 34.8 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$750
Bertrand avait chaud avec style
G. Carta
Painting - 30 x 20 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch
$520
Entrando nel parco di notte
Luigi Iona
Painting - 30.4 x 23 x 0.2 cm Painting - 12 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
$104
Mientras llega la calma
Alexander Grahovsky
Painting - 130 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$5,779
El beso que lo cambió todo
Alexander Grahovsky
Painting - 195 x 96 x 5 cm Painting - 76.8 x 37.8 x 2 inch
$9,247
Moments of Elation
Katharina Hormel
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$1,503
Work in progress!
Nicolas Denigot
Painting - 195 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1 inch
$9,247
Feel the Blue III
Ritchelly Oliveira
Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$8,669
Vénus Pizza n°15
Brigitte Derbigny
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 38.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 15.2 x 0.1 inch
$462
Entre o Afeto II
Ritchelly Oliveira
Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$8,669
Sans titre
Eric Demelis
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 46 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
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Triclinium
Eleonora Drumeva
Fine Art Drawings - 47 x 62 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.5 x 24.4 x 0.8 inch
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Le bruit des hommes me rappelle que je ne suis pas seule au monde...
Barbara Lavenda
Painting - 56 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 22 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
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Pause Cigarette #2 Red Roses
Zapata
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Pause Cigarette #7 motifs chinois
Zapata
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Sea shells on the sea shore
Peter Goodhall
Painting - 94 x 120.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 37 x 47.6 x 1.6 inch
$2,030
Cream rose on dark brown background
Elena Podmarkova
Painting - 30.5 x 30.5 x 2 cm Painting - 12 x 12 x 0.8 inch
$760
1985 Pierrot
Sarah Wiame-Peclard
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$2,254
Ligne de mire #4
Hélène Duclos
Fine Art Drawings - 56.5 x 38 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22.2 x 15 inch
$2,196
