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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Micheline
Gregory Castiglia
Sculpture - 218 x 50 x 47 cm Sculpture - 85.8 x 19.7 x 18.5 inch
$11,115
Danseuse - Elancée II
Yann Guillon
Sculpture - 28 x 21 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11 x 8.3 x 1.6 inch
$2,574
I never knew if she was a real red hair
Fenx
Sculpture - 102 x 48 x 28 cm Sculpture - 40.2 x 18.9 x 11 inch
$6,903
Moving Forward
Liutauras Grieze
Sculpture - 60 x 100 x 40 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 39.4 x 15.7 inch
$16,263
Garden party chez la Belle au bois dormant
Reine Mazoyer
Sculpture - 100 x 60 x 60 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 23.6 x 23.6 inch
$5,850
Palme de la Victoire
Pierre Le Faguays
Sculpture - 42 x 11 x 12 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 4.3 x 4.7 inch
$4,095
L'ivresse du conquérant
Anne Procoudine-Gorsky
Sculpture - 200.2 x 200 x 200 cm Sculpture - 78.8 x 78.7 x 78.7 inch
$14,040
The Music Flies
Igor Tcholaria
Sculpture - 39.5 x 16 x 16 cm Sculpture - 15.6 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch
$11,700
Waiting for a sign
Hedwige Leroux
Sculpture - 77 x 17 x 23 cm Sculpture - 30.3 x 6.7 x 9.1 inch
Price upon request
Guitarist
Jacques Van Den Abeele
Sculpture - 74 x 56 x 52 cm Sculpture - 29.1 x 22 x 20.5 inch
Price upon request
Respire
Mariela Garibay
Sculpture - 50 x 30 x 17 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 11.8 x 6.7 inch
Price upon request
Pour de nombreuses années encore
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 32 x 26 x 13 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 10.2 x 5.1 inch
$1,392
Menina Air et Métal Nickel Rouge
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 40 x 21 x 37 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 8.3 x 14.6 inch
$1,849
Grands-parents avec petite-fille
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 22 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch
$1,041
Fille Ballon Réflexion
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 64 x 5 x 24 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 2 x 9.4 inch
$1,919
Applaudissements infinis vert
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 32 x 19 x 9.5 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 7.5 x 3.7 inch
$1,041
Menina Air et Métal Nickel Bleu
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 40 x 21 x 37 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 8.3 x 14.6 inch
$1,849
Applaudissements infinis
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 32 x 19 x 9.5 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 7.5 x 3.7 inch
$1,041
Set of 3 Porcelain Cup
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 11.4 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 4.5 x 9 x 3 inch
$600
And You Blink, The Rush of Love, and Here I Learn Triptych
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 10.2 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 4 x 9 x 3 inch
$600
Flight at sunrise- Iron,copper,tufa
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 13 x 13 x 11 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 5.1 x 4.3 inch
$600
The Space Between
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 45 x 13 x 13 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch
$2,200
The Fragile Balance
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 49 x 24 x 11 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 9.4 x 4.3 inch
$2,100
Vanishing Words
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 46 x 18 x 16 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 7.1 x 6.3 inch
$1,650 $1,320
Porter par le vent
Luo Li Rong
Sculpture - 100 x 100 x 50 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 39.4 x 19.7 inch
$55,575
Getting at the Heart & Eve in Repose. From the Behind Closed Doors Series
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 35.6 x 21.6 x 0.6 cm Sculpture - 14 x 8.5 x 0.25 inch
$800
Dreaming in Technicolor & Melancholy Remedy
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 21 x 41.3 x 0.6 cm Sculpture - 8.25 x 16.25 x 0.25 inch
$800
Your Name Plays, We had been Mountains, and No One Ever Fed You. Triptych
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 14 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 9 x 3 inch
$600
Growing Out of My Ribcage, Darling Your Words, and As You Pray. Triptych
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 14 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 9 x 3 inch
$600
I Could Start Fires, So I Lay Here and Why Do You Insist on Shattering. Triptych
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 12.7 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 5 x 9 x 3 inch
$600
Your Lipstick Left a Bruise, Your Pulsing Giant Heart, Carry the Song. Triptych
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 12.7 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 5 x 9 x 3 inch
$600
Bouteille champagne 56-23
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 30 x 11 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 4.3 x 4.7 inch
$819
Bouteille champagne 29-22
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 30 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
$819
Axel and his elephant
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 19 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
$3,042
My Favourite Horse
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 21 x 23.5 x 8 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 9.3 x 3.1 inch
$4,563
Sophia: Woven Elegance
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 51 x 12 x 13 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 4.7 x 5.1 inch
$1,500
The Dance of Lightness
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 58 x 39 x 12 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 15.4 x 4.7 inch
$2,250
Thoughtful Elegance
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 33 x 16 x 21 cm Sculpture - 13 x 6.3 x 8.3 inch
$1,950
A Dance of Resilience
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 46 x 21 x 16 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 8.3 x 6.3 inch
$2,100
From Hump to Hump
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 59 x 68 x 21 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 26.8 x 8.3 inch
$9,945
The Stronger of the Two
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 26.5 x 48 x 15 cm Sculpture - 10.4 x 18.9 x 5.9 inch
$6,084
Joyful dotted Monstrum
Viktor Zuk
Sculpture - 23 x 13.5 x 11 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 5.3 x 4.3 inch
$643
Majestic Lion Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 50 x 79 x 43 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 31.1 x 16.9 inch
$710
Illuminated Blue & Grey Sculpture with Lampshade
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 46 x 15 x 13 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 5.9 x 5.1 inch
$835
The Soaring of Spirit
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 39 x 18 x 23 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 7.1 x 9.1 inch
$1,200
Coquilles Saint-Jacques 10-24
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 24 x 17 x 12 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 6.7 x 4.7 inch
$702
Surge of Emotions
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 41 x 34 x 35 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 13.4 x 13.8 inch
$1,650
Unlocking Insight
Karen Akhikyan
Sculpture - 42 x 17 x 16 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 6.7 x 6.3 inch
$1,650
Father and Daughter
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 99 x 29 x 28 cm Sculpture - 39 x 11.4 x 11 inch
$17,433