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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1966 Paris Orange Maître d'hôtel au restaurant Maître d'Hotel

Joy Within (Yellow Rose)

Aquarelle graphique 1

Aquarelle graphique 5

Jour de fête III (1)

1996 Portrait

Secret Mask no.II

Drowning

Mobile 2

Stranger 7

Stranger 6

happy in love (tribute to Haring)

Arbre et or

Young girl at the urne

Naïade aux pivoines rouges

Summer Daydream

Prince

Tourisme familier

Green Umbrella

1968 Promenade Walking

The last drop of water, Kakhov reservoir, Ukraine, Russia's war

Proud Horse

Innocence

Loin du Bruit

Reciprocity 8

Untitled

Rhythm and Blues

Boy in Wonderland 2

I Am My Own Bestie

Juvenile Gaze

Scoop 2

Blablabla

Shaded 2

Shaded 3 (The light bearer)

Shaded 1

Endeared Without A Price 1

Keeper of the City

Rendition of Days to Come

Woman of Virtue (Feminine Epidemic series)

Tango

Transformation

Les chalands

Night in Paris Nuit 1966 Danseurs Casino Dancers

Black cat in the City

Flowers, spring - green, pink, red, white

Green tropical leaves (1)

Sunset boat

1969 Paris Orange 6 Parisiens dans la foule Crowd

My culture and my beauty 2

My culture and my beauty 1

1958 L'autobus à Paris Bus

1978 Parisiens sur fond vert Parisians

Pregnancy

The Scent of Tulips

Panic attack

El banquero

La course aux escargots / The snail race

Adesewa

À la Kermesse (1)

Self Love

AV-001LV

The Blue Dancer

Confidence

Memoir of loss X

The old lady

Non-existand landscape