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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Sculpture, Blue Heart, cObo

cObo

Sculpture - 25.9 x 15 x 17 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.9 x 6.7 inch

$972

Sculpture, Équilibre, Valérie Hadida

Valérie Hadida

Sculpture - 40 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

$8,263

Sculpture, L'éléphant, Pierre Gimenez

Pierre Gimenez

Sculpture - 30 x 34 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 13.4 x 3.9 inch

$2,673

Sculpture, Bague M. Chat, M.Chat

M.Chat

Sculpture - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm Sculpture - 1 x 0.8 x 0.8 inch

$1,191

Sculpture, Eureka, Lieven D'Haese

Lieven D'Haese

Sculpture - 52 x 23 x 27 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 9.1 x 10.6 inch

$7,656

Sculpture, Daydream, Johannes Nielsen

Johannes Nielsen

Sculpture - 10 x 5.5 x 6 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 2.2 x 2.4 inch

$767

Sculpture, Protection, Ousmane Dermé

Ousmane Dermé

Sculpture - 19 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$1,701

Sculpture, Mauka, Anne Rabion

Anne Rabion

Sculpture - 25 x 11 x 10 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 4.3 x 3.9 inch

$911

Sculpture, Les copines, Sophie Barut

Sophie Barut

Sculpture - 5 x 14 x 8 cm Sculpture - 2 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch

$972

Sculpture, Cha'tourbillonne, Lolek

Lolek

Sculpture - 27 x 9 x 20 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 3.5 x 7.9 inch

$2,856

Sculpture, 24-Circus, Alain Signori

Alain Signori

Sculpture - 29 x 21 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 8.3 x 1.6 inch

$729

Sculpture, Jaguar head, Chris Tap

Chris Tap

Sculpture - 21 x 19 x 26 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 7.5 x 10.2 inch

$4,253

Sculpture, Joy, Maureen Langley

Joy

Maureen Langley

Sculpture - 35.5 x 24 x 9 cm Sculpture - 14 x 9.4 x 3.5 inch

$692

Sculpture, Douceur d'Enfance, Manoyan

Manoyan

Sculpture - 39 x 10 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 3.9 x 7.9 inch

$3,403

Sculpture, Trafic, Levalet

Levalet

Sculpture - 44 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$2,430

Sculpture, Goddess, Kaloyan Bushev

Kaloyan Bushev

Sculpture - 53 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$4,618

Sculpture, Diamond (Red), Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons

Sculpture - 32.4 x 39.2 cm Sculpture - 12.8 x 15.4 inch

$21,874

Sculpture, L'outil, Pascal Billard

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 25 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch

$899

Sculpture, Discobole, André Michel

André Michel

Sculpture - 28 x 18 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.1 x 4.7 inch

$778

Sculpture, Senza titolo, Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

Sculpture - 34.5 x 37.7 x 30.7 cm Sculpture - 13.6 x 14.8 x 12.1 inch

$36,456

Sculpture, Loup, Christiane Guerry

Christiane Guerry

Sculpture - 54 x 46 x 10 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 18.1 x 3.9 inch

$632

Sculpture, L.o.v.e, Maurizio Cattelan

Maurizio Cattelan

Sculpture - 40 x 18 x 18 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 7.1 x 7.1 inch

$1,580

Sculpture, Tête au carré, Gil.S

Gil.S

Sculpture - 40 x 31 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 12.2 x 7.9 inch

$729

Sculpture, Cesar, P. Le Bars

P. Le Bars

Sculpture - 16 x 6 x 7 cm Sculpture - 6.3 x 2.4 x 2.8 inch

$3,038

Sculpture, King Kong, Yaniv Edery

Yaniv Edery

Sculpture - 70 x 70 x 60 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 27.6 x 23.6 inch

$84,457

Sculpture, Carter, Nanan

Nanan

Sculpture - 29 x 19 x 18 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 7.5 x 7.1 inch

$1,641

Sculpture, Xango, Nimrod Messeg

Nimrod Messeg

Sculpture - 117 x 51 x 28 cm Sculpture - 46.1 x 20.1 x 11 inch

$23,089

Sculpture, Nocturne, Deville-Chabrolle

Deville-Chabrolle

Sculpture - 23 x 12 x 10 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch

$5,955

Sculpture, Roads, Malin Malinov

Malin Malinov

Sculpture - 62 x 42 x 20 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 16.5 x 7.9 inch

$15,190

Sculpture, Fakaté, Anne Millot

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 42 x 40 x 11 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 15.7 x 4.3 inch

$1,944

Sculpture, Les baigneuses, Micke

Micke

Sculpture - 24 x 11 x 9 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 4.3 x 3.5 inch

$875

Sculpture, Sabi noir, Terres Meres

Terres Meres

Sculpture - 34.5 x 18.5 cm Sculpture - 13.6 x 7.3 inch

$693

Sculpture, Nubian Queen, H. R. Giger

H. R. Giger

Sculpture - 60 x 41 x 16 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 16.1 x 6.3 inch

$18,801

Sculpture, Oiseau et serpent, Corneille

Corneille

Sculpture - 80 x 110 x 45 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 43.3 x 17.7 inch

$44,720

Sculpture, Rap, Bruno Cantais

Rap

Bruno Cantais

Sculpture - 25 x 9 x 15 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 3.5 x 5.9 inch

$243

Sculpture, Tête de lion, Ronceval

Ronceval

Sculpture - 23 x 21 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 8.3 x 5.5 inch

$2,248

Sculpture, Kiss III, Tom Hiscocks

Tom Hiscocks

Sculpture - 200 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$22,117

Sculpture, Stand By Me, Hedwige Leroux

Hedwige Leroux

Sculpture - 85 x 20 x 45 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 7.9 x 17.7 inch

$14,461

Sculpture, Silver Peace, Cali

Cali

Sculpture - 110 x 110 x 20 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 43.3 x 7.9 inch

$14,947

Sculpture, La ballerine, Ivan Kulinski

Ivan Kulinski

Sculpture - 38 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch

$3,038

Sculpture, La Tendance, Rudy Rahme

Rudy Rahme

Sculpture - 29 x 9 x 21 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 3.5 x 8.3 inch

$1,397

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