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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The Heart of the City
Aram Movsisyan
Painting - 65 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch
£292
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
£266
From the Series In the Harmony with the Sun 4
Salome Khubashvili
Painting - 56 x 56 x 3 cm Painting - 22 x 22 x 1.2 inch
£399
Nature morte au chevalet
Julian Taylor
Painting - 73 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
£1,952
Pato Azul, lithographie originale
Alexis Gorodine
Print - 50 x 65 x 0.05 cm Print - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch
£310 £279
Portrait tranche
Maxime Piccoli
Sculpture - 45 x 30 x 40 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 11.8 x 15.7 inch
£4,879
Destructuration 1/8
Maxime Piccoli
Sculpture - 40 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
£5,323
Mousse de nuages - Paysage celeste
Sophie Penicaud
Painting - 16 x 20.5 x 0.2 cm Painting - 6.3 x 8.1 x 0.1 inch
£333
Ciel en mouvement - Paysage celeste
Sophie Penicaud
Painting - 22 x 27 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8.7 x 10.6 x 0 inch
£390
Les petits épargnants ne seront pas tous épargnés
Florent Meyer
Painting - 250 x 340 x 10 cm Painting - 98.4 x 133.9 x 3.9 inch
£4,436
Paysage bord de mer
William HIMO
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£4,790
Your Beauty is Beyond Words
Igor Galan
Painting - 130 x 190 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 74.8 x 0.8 inch
£12,420
Qui est folle de Kiki
Jacob Diboum
Painting - 30 x 24 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.6 inch
£293
Bats toi, ne baisse pas les bras et tu seras libre N°4
Jacob Diboum
Painting - 30 x 24 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.6 inch
£293
Tag souriant - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 18 x 13 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.1 x 0 inch
£80
Toits - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 18 x 13 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.1 x 0 inch
£80
Sept conduits - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 18 x 13 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.1 x 0 inch
£80
Trois conduits - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 18 x 13 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.1 x 0 inch
£80
Toits + tag + antennes - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 18 x 13 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.1 x 5.1 x 0 inch
£80
Maison Bretonne - paysage figuratif sauvage rond
Eddy Josse
Painting - 17 x 17 x 0.1 cm Painting - 6.7 x 6.7 x 0 inch
£200
Toits cheminées blanches/rouges + tag - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 17 x 17 x 0.1 cm Painting - 6.7 x 6.7 x 0 inch
£200
Face of Women with Insects
Kim Soo Young
Painting - 15 x 10.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 5.9 x 4.1 x 0 inch
£266
Toits Panda - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 17 x 17 x 0.1 cm Painting - 6.7 x 6.7 x 0 inch
£200
Toits balcon - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 17 x 17 x 0.1 cm Painting - 6.7 x 6.7 x 0 inch
£200
Toits crocodile - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 17 x 17 x 0.1 cm Painting - 6.7 x 6.7 x 0 inch
£200
Toits fenêtre ronde - paysage figuratif toits urbains
Eddy Josse
Painting - 17 x 17 x 0.1 cm Painting - 6.7 x 6.7 x 0 inch
£200
Coquille - Pâte de verre avec "noix" soufflée composée en 2 éléments
Christian Lutz
Sculpture - 9 x 24 x 23 cm Sculpture - 3.5 x 9.4 x 9.1 inch
£390
Seeking Peace
Haibat Balaa Bawab
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
£7,681
Around the Table
Haibat Balaa Bawab
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£8,641
Portrait imaginaire I
Florence Malcombe
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
£213
Paysage Imaginaire II
Florence Malcombe
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
£213
La Mercedes du casino
Daniel Authouart
Painting - 130 x 162 x 5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 2 inch
£48,791
Origines
Karim Benchebra
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,508
Serenity II
Karim Benchebra
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch
£905
L'Anse II- Scène de vie onirique inspiré du paysage d'Hourtin plage, presqu'île du Médoc
Ti Ban
Painting - 36 x 48 x 2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 18.9 x 0.8 inch
£333
L'anse - Scène de vie onirique inspiré du paysage d'Hourtin plage, presqu'île du Médoc
Ti Ban
Painting - 36 x 48 x 2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 18.9 x 0.8 inch
£333
Les Sables, Alla Prima - Scène de vie onirique inspiré du paysage d'Hourtin plage, presqu'île du Médoc
Ti Ban
Painting - 36 x 48 x 2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 18.9 x 0.8 inch
£333
Les Sables II, Alla Prima - Scène de vie onirique inspiré du paysage d'Hourtin plage, presqu'île du Médoc
Ti Ban
Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 cm Painting - 18.9 x 14.2 x 0.8 inch
£333
Heure bleue - Paysage enneigé semi figuratif
Suzanne Vaucelles
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£133
L'arbre bleu - Paysage hivernal semi figuratif
Suzanne Vaucelles
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£133
Le marche de St Sernin
Bernard Cadène
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
£7,895
A Stroll in the Rain
Artyom Manukyan
Sculpture - 40 x 31 x 3 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 12.2 x 1.2 inch
£384 £326
Au dessus de l'horizon - Paysage celeste
Sophie Penicaud
Painting - 15 x 21 x 0.2 cm Painting - 5.9 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
£222
Eclat de lumière - Paysage celeste
Sophie Penicaud
Painting - 12.5 x 26 x 0.5 cm Painting - 4.9 x 10.2 x 0.2 inch
£222
Rivage à l'horizon - Paysage celeste
Sophie Penicaud
Painting - 12.5 x 18 x 0.3 cm Painting - 4.9 x 7.1 x 0.1 inch
£191
Lumière dans les nuages - Paysage celeste
Sophie Penicaud
Painting - 20 x 25 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 9.8 x 0 inch
£310
L'Arbre Solitaire Revisité
Paul Marnef
Photography - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£1,721
Espoir et Attente
Paul Marnef
Photography - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
£1,721