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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Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 71 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 28 x 0 inch
CHF 1,445
Pauline Di Valentin
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
CHF 1,445
Gbemileke Blessing Adegboro
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
CHF 1,248 CHF 936
Nino Devdariani
Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 43 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 16.9 x 0 inch
CHF 1,156
Iana Cherepansky
Fine Art Drawings - 32.5 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
CHF 915
Guillaume Chansarel (Guiyome)
Painting - 100 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
CHF 2,408
Mansour El Habre
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
CHF 1,830 CHF 1,647
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 58.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 23.2 x 0.1 inch
CHF 832
Léonard Foujita
Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 16 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.7 x 6.3 x 0.4 inch
CHF 33,718
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
CHF 337
Konstantinos Papaioannou
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
CHF 1,252
Arancha Tejedor
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
CHF 116
Brian Calvin
Fine Art Drawings - 14.9 x 33.2 x 1.25 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 13.1 x 0.5 inch
CHF 7,487
Evelyne Postic
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
CHF 819
Marcel Gromaire
Fine Art Drawings - 40.5 x 49.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.9 x 19.5 x 0.1 inch
CHF 6,647
Jeanne Susplugas
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch
CHF 2,697
Fabrizio Clerici
Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 82 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 32.3 x 0.4 inch
CHF 25,048
Abisay Puentes
Fine Art Drawings - 76.2 x 55.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 22 x 0.1 inch
CHF 765
Anna Camille
Fine Art Drawings - 37 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
CHF 963 CHF 867
Renzo Vespignani
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 22 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch
CHF 1,734
George Grosz
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 52.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 20.7 x 0.1 inch
CHF 36,608
Nino Cordio
Fine Art Drawings - 44.5 x 31 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.5 x 12.2 x 0.1 inch
CHF 530
José María Mijares
Fine Art Drawings - 21.75 x 47.625 x 2.54 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.6 x 18.8 x 1 inch
CHF 4,950
Maria Vanishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 86 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 33.9 x 0.1 inch
CHF 482
Julio Gonzalez
Fine Art Drawings - 7.2 x 6.8 x 0.02 cm Fine Art Drawings - 2.8 x 2.7 x 0 inch
CHF 9,634
Maylis Bourdet
Fine Art Drawings - 36.5 x 47 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.4 x 18.5 x 0.4 inch
CHF 539
Jean-Pierre Velly
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
CHF 4,817
