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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Hommage à Samuel Paty
Philippe Rude
Sculpture - 33 x 30 x 5 cm Sculpture - 13 x 11.8 x 2 inch
€2,480
Les deux kangourous roux
Damien Colcombet
Sculpture - 20 x 27 x 8 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 10.6 x 3.1 inch
€6,400
Levedad (Légèreté) - bleu
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 300 x 200 x 120 cm Sculpture - 118.1 x 78.7 x 47.2 inch
€20,800
Filósofo (Philosophe)
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 200 x 85 x 90 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 33.5 x 35.4 inch
€15,600
Origen (Origine)
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 205 x 230 x 190 cm Sculpture - 80.7 x 90.6 x 74.8 inch
€14,000
Hipatia (Hypatie)
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 100 x 75 x 105 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 29.5 x 41.3 inch
€15,000
Sensual Lips in candy red
Rene Rikkelman
Sculpture - 34 x 64 x 17 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 25.2 x 6.7 inch
€1,900
Ty poisson punk rouge
Yannick Le Bloas
Sculpture - 10 x 10 x 6 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 3.9 x 2.4 inch
€100
Tintin Blue Lotus Masterpiece
Angela Gomes
Sculpture - 125 x 70 x 70 cm Sculpture - 49.2 x 27.6 x 27.6 inch
€125,000
Pelican - Pélican
Zachariah Njobo
Sculpture - 52 x 28 x 15 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 11 x 5.9 inch
€1,950
I am your Sun, you are my Earth
Vasyl Demkiv
Sculpture - 80 x 60 x 20 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 23.6 x 7.9 inch
€2,968
Poisson aux yeux rouges
Christiane Guerry
Sculpture - 58 x 52 x 3 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 20.5 x 1.2 inch
€1,020
Holistiquement vôtre
Anne Millot
Sculpture - 35 x 79 x 8 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 31.1 x 3.1 inch
€2,000
L'univers des Yayas - N° 336M
Yannis Lagresle
Sculpture - 20 x 16 x 27 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 6.3 x 10.6 inch
€2,200
Chim Yellow and Red
Javier de la Rosa
Sculpture - 30 x 120 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 47.2 x 7.9 inch
€2,230
Dardos Green
Javier de la Rosa
Sculpture - 30 x 120 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 47.2 x 7.9 inch
€2,478
Dardo Green and Blue
Javier de la Rosa
Sculpture - 30 x 120 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 47.2 x 7.9 inch
€2,478
Chim Blue and Green
Javier de la Rosa
Sculpture - 30 x 120 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 47.2 x 7.9 inch
€2,230
Kiosk with flower bed
Natasha Steshenko
Sculpture - 13 x 14 x 8 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch
€556
La légende du colibri noir et jaune dégradé
Marion Cros
Sculpture - 28 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch
€1,900
Hunt Cartridge belt
Codina Corona
Sculpture - 30 x 25 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 9.8 x 7.9 inch
€2,400
Serpentant "le grand bleu"
Yannick Bouillault
Sculpture - 56 x 16 x 12 cm Sculpture - 22 x 6.3 x 4.7 inch
€850
Sky - Reading a book
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 34 x 20 x 22 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 7.9 x 8.7 inch
€4,400
Sky & Misty - Reading Together Sll
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 33 x 20 x 25 cm Sculpture - 13 x 7.9 x 9.8 inch
€4,800
Integración
Arturo Urbina Morales
Sculpture - 52 x 30 x 35 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 11.8 x 13.8 inch
€2,200
L'homme au parapluie
Claire Boris
Sculpture - 173 x 30 x 27 cm Sculpture - 68.1 x 11.8 x 10.6 inch
€4,800
La Constance III
Vincent Champion-Ercoli
Sculpture - 32 x 21 x 13 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 8.3 x 5.1 inch
€9,100
The world turns in our hands
Catherine Clare
Sculpture - 29 x 25 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 9.8 x 4.7 inch
€1,400
Fullness I
Vincent Champion-Ercoli
Sculpture - 13.5 x 18.5 x 10 cm Sculpture - 5.3 x 7.3 x 3.9 inch
€8,900
Buste pur sang lusitanien
Catherine Clare
Sculpture - 35 x 40 x 15 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 15.7 x 5.9 inch
€1,490
B.U.M.
Marcelo Martin Burgos
Sculpture - 88 x 83 x 35 cm Sculpture - 34.6 x 32.7 x 13.8 inch
€27,800
