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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Painting, Feria 90, Jean-Paul Bocaj

Jean-Paul Bocaj

Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

£1,612

Sculpture, La ballerine, Ivan Kulinski

Ivan Kulinski

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

£2,252

Sculpture, Mitsouko, Micke

Micke

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

£1,081

Painting, Poker Martni, Dima Gorban

Dima Gorban

Painting - 75 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

£1,891

Painting, Greg, Nicolas Curmer

Nicolas Curmer

Painting - 65 x 81 x 4 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch

£1,621

Painting, Landscape, Anahit Erkoyan

Anahit Erkoyan

Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

£811

Fine Art Drawings, The Foggy Morning, Elena Mashkova

Elena Mashkova

Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 41.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.6 x 16.3 x 0 inch

£610 £549

Painting, Sans titre, Félix Vincent

Félix Vincent

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

£630

Sculpture, Le grand saut, Sylvie Derely

Sylvie Derely

Sculpture - 46 x 45 x 38 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 17.7 x 15 inch

£4,053

Sculpture, Bride, Edson Muchena

Edson Muchena

Sculpture - 28 x 10 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11 x 3.9 x 3.1 inch

£1,441

Fine Art Drawings, Home, Avishek Sen

Avishek Sen

Fine Art Drawings - 27.9 x 17.8 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 7 x 0.4 inch

£784

Painting, Ray of Hope 3, John Ali

John Ali

Painting - 100.1 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch

£2,060

Fine Art Drawings, Horse 01, Eulogia Merle

Eulogia Merle

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 inch

£270 £203

Sculpture, Red Bird 1, David Natidze

David Natidze

Sculpture - 10 x 21 x 10 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 8.3 x 3.9 inch

£1,711

Sculpture, Le chat, Corneille

Corneille

Sculpture - 105 x 100 x 18 cm Sculpture - 41.3 x 39.4 x 7.1 inch

£17,834

Painting, Man 2, Pepe Hidalgo

Pepe Hidalgo

Painting - 51 x 40.5 x 2 cm Painting - 20.1 x 15.9 x 0.8 inch

£1,783

Painting, Sans, Matthieu Fappani

Matthieu Fappani

Painting - 67.5 x 132.5 x 5 cm Painting - 26.6 x 52.2 x 2 inch

£1,171

Fine Art Drawings, Passages triptyque, Pia Loro

Pia Loro

Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 54 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 21.3 x 1.2 inch

£1,261

Print, Mother and child, Sorren

Sorren

Print - 43 x 27 x 2 cm Print - 16.9 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch

£540

Painting, Casa, Xavi Figueras

Xavi Figueras

Painting - 73 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

£1,756

Print, Faith, Stickymonger

Stickymonger

Print - 110 x 78.5 x 1 cm Print - 43.3 x 30.9 x 0.4 inch

£962

Painting, Salem, Mela

Mela

Painting - 60 x 42 cm Painting - 23.6 x 16.5 inch

£850

Sculpture, Sous les ailes, Gaya

Gaya

Sculpture - 51 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

£766

Painting, Fish, Julia Faer

Julia Faer

Painting - 39.5 x 39.5 x 1.3 cm Painting - 15.6 x 15.6 x 0.5 inch

£381 £343

Painting, Ardent, Sophie Gouvion

Sophie Gouvion

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

£5,584

Print, Nenuphars, Claude Cruz

Claude Cruz

Print - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

£234

Painting, Violetta, JM Collell

JM Collell

Painting - 90 x 90 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch

£5,850

Sculpture, Spring, SETCH

SETCH

Sculpture - 52 x 26 x 12 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 10.2 x 4.7 inch

£2,027

Painting, Hibiscus, Olalekan Odunbori

Olalekan Odunbori

Painting - 71.1 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 24 x 1 inch

£1,411

Painting, The Road, Anna Korusiewicz

Anna Korusiewicz

Painting - 97 x 146 x 4 cm Painting - 38.2 x 57.5 x 1.6 inch

£9,007

Painting, Sauvage, Géraldine Gouttes

Géraldine Gouttes

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

£3,152

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