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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Ouverture du printemps
Camille Hilaire
Print - 47.7 x 37.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 18.8 x 14.8 x 0.1 inch
$298
The Shape of Water
Aurèle de Paladines
Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.3 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.1 inch
$358
Descente aux Enfers
Jean-Marie Gitard (Mr Strange)
Print - 70 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.3 x 0 inch
$94
Pato Azul, lithographie originale
Alexis Gorodine
Print - 50 x 65 x 0.05 cm Print - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch
$417
La Danse au Moulin Rouge (d'après Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec)
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Print - 76 x 54 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.9 x 21.3 x 0 inch
$238
Safe Haven (Framed Hand Signed Screen Print)
Kayla Mahaffey
Print - 61 x 69.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 24 x 27.5 x 0.1 inch
$1,463
Amsterdame (Unique hand finished)
Prefab77
Print - 83.2 x 58.4 x 0.3 cm Print - 32.75 x 23 x 0.1 inch
$1,125 $1,013
Fatebe a quiet pattern (Violet edition)
Ebecho Muslomova
Print - 90 x 70 x 1 cm Print - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$1,824
Chanel Yeti Boots (Green Edition)
Sylvie Fleury
Print - 60 x 60 x 1 cm Print - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$3,189
