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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Print, Baisers volés, Erte Tirtoff

Erte Tirtoff

Print . 75 x 61 x 1 cm Print . 29.5 x 24 x 0.4 inch

CHF 1,166 CHF 1,049

Print, Childhood, Kirill Postovit

Kirill Postovit

Print . 76 x 54 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.3 x 0 inch

CHF 262

Print, Magdelena, Fin Dac

Fin Dac

Print . 64 x 33 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 13 x 0 inch

CHF 670

Print, Perception, Tosin Oyeniyi

Tosin Oyeniyi

Print . 86.4 x 66 x 2.5 cm Print . 34 x 26 x 1 inch

CHF 1,290

Print, Betty (A), Pose

Pose

Print . 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print . 40 x 30 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,502

Print, Elektra, Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

Print . 82 x 60 x 0.2 cm Print . 32.3 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 2,429

Print, Pop Shop I (3), Keith Haring

Keith Haring

Print . 30.5 x 38.1 x 2.54 cm Print . 12 x 15 x 1 inch

CHF 37,819

Print, Living room, Mariko Ando

Mariko Ando

Print . 11.4 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm Print . 4.5 x 3 x 2 inch

CHF 534

Print, Juarez, Francisco Toledo

Francisco Toledo

Print . 63 x 91 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.8 inch

CHF 2,623

Print, Summer Rain, Camille Dupont

Camille Dupont

Print . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Print . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

CHF 701

Print, In Love, Ger Doornink

Ger Doornink

Print . 65.5 x 67 cm Print . 25.8 x 26.4 inch

CHF 865

Print, AP Royal Oak, James Chiew

James Chiew

Print . 59 x 59 x 2 cm Print . 23.2 x 23.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 2,672

Print, Figures on beach, Alex Katz

Alex Katz

Print . 34.8 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

CHF 4,858

Print, La pell 10, Joan Ponç

Joan Ponç

Print . 64 x 49 x 0.05 cm Print . 25.2 x 19.3 x 0 inch

CHF 729

Print, Déclic, Jacob Diboum

Jacob Diboum

Print . 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Print . 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

CHF 146

Print, Le Moulleau, Sophie Griotto

Sophie Griotto

Print . 100 x 85 x 3 cm Print . 39.4 x 33.5 x 1.2 inch

CHF 572

Print, Schrungle, Kenny Scharf

Kenny Scharf

Print . 107 x 128 cm Print . 42.1 x 50.4 inch

CHF 4,450