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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Burbuja elemental (Bulle élémentaire) - grand format
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 73 x 65 x 70 cm Sculpture - 28.7 x 25.6 x 27.6 inch
$9,126
Tout cela pour ça
Philippe Rude
Sculpture - 27 x 20 x 15 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch
$1,152
La Reine de la Nuit
Hadrien David
Sculpture - 43 x 17 x 37 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 6.7 x 14.6 inch
$3,159
Atlas Monochrome Neon (4)
Karim Rashid
Sculpture - 22 x 17 x 3 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 6.7 x 1.2 inch
$351
Quentin Monochrome Mint
Karim Rashid
Sculpture - 22 x 17 x 3 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 6.7 x 1.2 inch
$351
Le joueur de harpe - série sculpture corps et musique
Jf Carer
Sculpture - 113 x 50 x 25 cm Sculpture - 44.5 x 19.7 x 9.8 inch
$9,828
Crabe rose / Pink crab
Boris Tabacoff
Sculpture - 10 x 15 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 5.9 x 2 inch
$2,281
La jolie souris / The pretty mouse
Boris Tabacoff
Sculpture - 15 x 20 x 10 cm Sculpture - 5.9 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch
$2,281
Appareil photo blanc
Les Frères Guinet
Sculpture - 9 x 15 x 10 cm Sculpture - 3.5 x 5.9 x 3.9 inch
$1,872
Light of Love
Irakli Tsuladze
Sculpture - 146 x 65 x 44 cm Sculpture - 57.5 x 25.6 x 17.3 inch
$8,658
Drinking horse V
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 175 x 50 x 80 cm Sculpture - 68.9 x 19.7 x 31.5 inch
$33,696
Drinking horse IV
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 175 x 50 x 80 cm Sculpture - 68.9 x 19.7 x 31.5 inch
$33,696
Rearing horse II
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 60 x 45 x 30 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 17.7 x 11.8 inch
$11,524
Drinking horse VI
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 200 x 50 x 50 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$40,716
Caballo Bebedor V
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 220 x 50 x 50 cm Sculpture - 86.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$46,800
Caballo Bebedor IV
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 162 x 30 x 25 cm Sculpture - 63.8 x 11.8 x 9.8 inch
$19,656
Caballo bebedor II
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 168 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 66.1 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch
$21,645
Un pont pour deux
Andrei Sadko
Sculpture - 74 x 62 x 14 cm Sculpture - 29.1 x 24.4 x 5.5 inch
$11,115
Chalama albâtre
Martine Lingelser-Schmidt
Sculpture - 25 x 17 x 7 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 6.7 x 2.8 inch
$1,170
Cabinet of Curiosities
Lesley Hilling
Sculpture - 140 x 150 x 20 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 59.1 x 7.9 inch
$16,848
Compadres
Pablo Serrano Gómez
Sculpture - 48 x 103 x 117.5 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 40.6 x 46.3 inch
$45,630
Mérou aquatique
Thierry Benenati
Sculpture - 46 x 75 x 33 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 29.5 x 13 inch
$34,632
Alliance Duo Couple
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 52 x 20 x 22 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 7.9 x 8.7 inch
$7,020
Scottish Blackface Ram (Ovis Aries)
Barry Davies
Sculpture - 60 x 62 x 42 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 24.4 x 16.5 inch
$12,735
Grande panthere noire
Bernard Rebaudet
Sculpture - 21 x 50 x 15 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 19.7 x 5.9 inch
$12,870
Le Félin
Patricia Guinois Messica
Sculpture - 27 x 60 x 14 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 23.6 x 5.5 inch
$7,605
248. Le petit mendiant
Bernard Pras
Sculpture - 150 x 200 x 106 cm Sculpture - 59.1 x 78.7 x 41.7 inch
$40,950
The key to the truth
Astian Rey
Sculpture - 80 x 64 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 25.2 x 2.6 inch
$2,800
La liseuse couchée
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 15 x 10 x 50 cm Sculpture - 5.9 x 3.9 x 19.7 inch
$3,510
La liseuse assise rouge
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 30 x 10 x 30 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.9 x 11.8 inch
$3,510
La liseuse assise
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 30 x 10 x 30 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.9 x 11.8 inch
$3,510
La danseuse de cabaret
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 30 x 15 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.9 x 7.9 inch
$3,510
Perchée sur les livres
Afat One
Sculpture - 48 x 40 x 35 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 15.7 x 13.8 inch
$9,126
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
$515
Semance
JeanBaptiste Vandenheede
Sculpture - 10.2 x 35.6 x 10.2 cm Sculpture - 4 x 14 x 4 inch
$2,900
Eagle with a Snake
Katib Mamedov
Sculpture - 96 x 82 x 60 cm Sculpture - 37.8 x 32.3 x 23.6 inch
$12,000
Ligne d'arrivée
Pauline Baste Morand
Sculpture - 40 x 85 x 45 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 33.5 x 17.7 inch
$11,700
Sterne qui plonge
Jean Lemonnier
Sculpture - 39 x 65 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 25.6 x 7.9 inch
$5,616
Bronze masque (Firenze)
Ohad Ben-Ayala
Sculpture - 28 x 15 x 13 cm Sculpture - 11 x 5.9 x 5.1 inch
$4,446
