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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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Angel of sweetness, I miss you

Venise, le Rialto

Conversation

Venise

Blue Portrait 1979 Collection MMCA National Museum Modern Contemporary Art Seoul

Scogliera 2

With a blue cat. At the pink table

Saturday

Series Non-standard configurations

Hera

Gypsum gift with red bow

El túnel, vida más allá de la vida

Dog

For Life, Love and Happiness

Beauté des îles

Entah

Femme enroulée 1

Anima & Animus

Menina Air et Métal Nickel Rouge

Landscape 89

Black and white

Village du Sud

Jazz band

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Lotus 9

En cuisine

Joy to the soul

Garden of my soul

SAINT TROPEZ, C'EST LA FËTE

Me and You - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Love Africa Women

Love Between Friends - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women

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Love in NY

A Rainy Romance

Lotus 8

1966 Paris Blanc Scène urbaine 1 Le Métro White Paris Urban scene 1 Subway

ENJOY PARIS

ASIAN MARKET, PETIT MATIN

PARIS ROMANCE

Paris on sort !

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Le Rubis

La Samaritaine

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Why is my bow so small?

L'écureuil de Mongolie

Vision de guerre ! Avec destruction de la maison mère ! Avec avions pour destruction de Vies sur terre !

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Goal getter

Arrête tes singeries

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Ojulari 1

Sous le signe du Gémeaux

Forest Ghost

Eyes of the Wild

Pour toi mon amour

Gorilla Big Emotion