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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Voyage

Take a trip

Midnight journey

Make your way

Make a journey

Globetrotter

Excursion around the world

Around the globe

Let's Explore The World

King of Kingabwa

Eureka (with socle)

Dreaming Dragon

Pranayama

Tête d’Hermès

Flexion à genoux Moodhanasana

19-Circus

Entrelazar 6 Wall Sculpture

Grande messagère

Prosôpon #18

Medusa II

The Mystic (cold painted bronze sculpture)

Gala (cold painted bronze sculpture)

Wrapping Bonbon Ourson

Wrapping Bonbon À Pois

Wrapping Bonbon Violine

Colors of the Heart

Attitude When Facing Harm

Paradis perdu (cutout)

Flores Pink

Force of Steel

Moses Sculpture

Laker Design Sculpture

Eagle Design Sculpture

The Black David Meshup

Dwarf Garden Sculpture

FLORES BLACK

Disk Trance

Insouciance

Mon ange

Dame royale

Baleine

Bitxi

Cornus

The Pilot (small)

Two legs

Spring Tide

Visage (A.R. 611)

Nourritures du futur I

Fragment 2

Persia

L'été

Pampero

Golgotha

Golgotha

Oxidra

Mudra du coquillage Shankh

20-Circus

I wish you

The Way I Believe

Furry Love

Oceanic Dreamer, no.II/VIII (large size)

La Souris

Echoes of Laughter

Embrace of Sweet Monstrum

The Wistful Bunny Ballad

Morning with Sweet Bird