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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Rise with the breeze
Luo Li Rong
Sculpture - 70 x 39 x 51 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 15.4 x 20.1 inch
€24,500
L'adolescente debout
Marc Petit
Sculpture - 32 x 11.5 x 11 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 4.5 x 4.3 inch
€2,600
Pavarti Rosée du bois
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 30 x 22 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 8.7 x 4.7 inch
€950
La chandelle posture de yoga Viparita Karanasana
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 29 x 5 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 2 x 2.4 inch
€800
Pavarti Ambre Rouge
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 31 x 21 x 11 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 8.3 x 4.3 inch
€950
La pince paschimo thasanana
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 8 x 22 x 10 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 8.7 x 3.9 inch
€800
Maternitè allongee (petite) (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 28 x 42 x 23 cm Sculpture - 11 x 16.5 x 9.1 inch
€11,500
The Direction of Love
Zdenek Legner
Sculpture - 47 x 35.5 x 14 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 14 x 5.5 inch
€1,500 €1,185
Four sculptures. The In Light of Her Series. Porcelain
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 45.7 x 49.5 x 14 cm Sculpture - 18 x 19.5 x 5.5 inch
€5,962
Six Sculptures From the Historic Jar Series
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 45.7 x 87.6 x 22.9 cm Sculpture - 18 x 34.5 x 9 inch
€9,056
Les passants
Claire Bonnet-Masimbert
Sculpture - 70 x 24 x 24 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 9.4 x 9.4 inch
€800
Egèe assise h cm 140 (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 140 x 86 x 80 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 33.9 x 31.5 inch
€58,000
Vestale debout d'après Volti (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 180 x 58 x 38 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 22.8 x 15 inch
€65,000
Two sculptures. The In Light of Her Series. Porcelain
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 41.9 x 25.4 x 14 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 10 x 5.5 inch
€2,867
Two sculptures. The Historic Jar Series
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 34.3 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm Sculpture - 13.5 x 15 x 15 inch
€3,095
Kouros Action Vérité
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 55 x 45 x 18 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 17.7 x 7.1 inch
€2,450
La Torsion assise Ardha matsyendrasana
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 25 x 32 x 13 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 12.6 x 5.1 inch
€800
Germinal h cm 40 (blue patina) (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 40 x 26 x 27 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 10.2 x 10.6 inch
€11,500
Egee Debout h cm 50 (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 50 x 20 x 16 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.9 x 6.3 inch
€11,500
D'un Monde à L'autre
Luo Li Rong
Sculpture - 72 x 50 x 30 cm Sculpture - 28.3 x 19.7 x 11.8 inch
€22,000
Germinal (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 110 x 76 x 70 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 29.9 x 27.6 inch
€43,500
The Goddess Of The Sun
Zdenek Legner
Sculpture - 110 x 36 x 30 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 14.2 x 11.8 inch
€2,990 €2,363
Pavarti Sous la pluie
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 34 x 17 x 10 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 6.7 x 3.9 inch
€950
Belisama La femme ruban
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 53 x 41 x 15 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 16.1 x 5.9 inch
€2,450
Kouros Ceylan 81-14
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 57 x 45 x 18 cm Sculpture - 22.4 x 17.7 x 7.1 inch
€2,450
Kouros - Vision de Cocagne
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 58 x 40 x 23 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 15.7 x 9.1 inch
€2,450
Female Torso - (No. 9 of 10)
Joyce Fournier
Sculpture - 11.4 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm Sculpture - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 inch
€546
Posture du lion Simhasana
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 20 x 14 x 13 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.5 x 5.1 inch
€650
Oto-confidences
Claire Bonnet-Masimbert
Sculpture - 39 x 26.5 x 35.5 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 10.4 x 14 inch
€2,000
Bamboo (bronze sculpture)
Erte Tirtoff
Sculpture - 56.5 x 22.2 x 17.8 cm Sculpture - 22.25 x 8.75 x 7 inch
€3,791
Pavarti Incertitude
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 26 x 22 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 8.7 x 3.9 inch
€950
Pavarti Eclaircissement
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 26 x 22 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 8.7 x 3.9 inch
€950
Déesses stéatopyges assise
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 18 x 24 x 14 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 9.4 x 5.5 inch
€1,000
Déesses stéatopyges Allongée
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 10 x 40 x 16 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 15.7 x 6.3 inch
€1,000
Fragment Escultòric Nº 2
Esteve Prat Paz
Sculpture - 127 x 47 x 5 cm Sculpture - 50 x 18.5 x 2 inch
€700
Homme Bleu - Corps humain pâte de verre
Gilles Vadel
Sculpture - 44 x 17 x 8 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 6.7 x 3.1 inch
€750
Belisama hopefully
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 85 x 41 x 17 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 16.1 x 6.7 inch
€5,000
Pavarti Virvoltant
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 32 x 24 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 9.4 x 3.9 inch
€3,000
Belisama Rouge Carmin 42-19
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 48 x 42 x 13 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 16.5 x 5.1 inch
€3,000
Belisama Bleu mer 19-41
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 46 x 40 x 12 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 15.7 x 4.7 inch
€3,000
Buste de Louise
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 26 x 30 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 11.8 x 3.9 inch
€860
Le triangle prasita pradottanasana
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 17 x 34 x 20 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 13.4 x 7.9 inch
€900
Déesses stéatopyges À genoux
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 18 x 12 x 14 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 4.7 x 5.5 inch
€1,000
Pied de femme sur pied d’homme : Et Alors?
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 26 x 28 x 20 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 11 x 7.9 inch
€1,000
Le pigeon Kapothasana
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 17 x 30 x 13 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 11.8 x 5.1 inch
€1,000