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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Flowers (FS II.69)
Andy Warhol
Print - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Print - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
Price upon request
The Mystical Rose Madonna
Salvador Dali
Print - 48.9 x 47.6 x 2 cm Print - 19.3 x 18.7 x 0.8 inch
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Maiko in Kyoto, Cherry Blossoms on Blue
Takashi Murakami
Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
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Maiko in Springtime Kyoto
Takashi Murakami
Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
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Korin's Flowers and Abstract Imagery
Takashi Murakami
Print - 71 x 71 x 0.1 cm Print - 28 x 28 x 0 inch
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Time Bokan- Camouflage Pink
Takashi Murakami
Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
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Chevalier Surrealiste
Salvador Dali
Print - 74.93 x 54.61 x 2.54 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.5 x 1 inch
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Entre myrte et fleur de canelle
Théo Tobiasse
Print - 76 x 66 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 26 x 0 inch
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The Last Museum Guard at the Last Museum on Earth
Hernan Bas
Print - 49 x 35 cm Print - 19.3 x 13.8 inch
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L'Ensemble Choral Les Instituteurs Moraves
Alphons Mucha
Print - 56 x 42 cm Print - 22 x 16.5 inch
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Ladies and Gentlemen (FS.133)
Andy Warhol
Print - 110.5 x 73 x 1.5 cm Print - 43.5 x 28.7 x 0.6 inch
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Lumiere Des Forains (framed hand signed lithograph)
Théo Tobiasse
Print - 55.9 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 22 x 30 x 0.1 inch
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White Hat (from the Alex & Ada portfolio)
Alex Katz
Print - 91.4 x 64.8 x 1.75 cm Print - 36 x 25.5 x 0.7 inch
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Kunstrasen Art Rodeo 2 Gold (Framed Screen Print)
Kunstrasen
Print - 59.7 x 59.7 x 0.3 cm Print - 23.5 x 23.5 x 0.1 inch
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Homage to Francis Bacon (study for head of Isabel Rawsthorne and Georges Dyer)
Takashi Murakami
Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
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The Story of Red and Blue XI
Keith Haring
Print - 55.88 x 41.91 x 2.54 cm Print - 22 x 16.5 x 1 inch
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Le Chien et sa Maîtresse
Antonio Segui
Print - 45.5 x 31.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.9 x 12.4 x 0 inch
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12am (from the L´Arc Obscur Des Heurs suite)
Roberto Matta
Print - 62.9 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Print - 24.75 x 36 x 0.1 inch
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Perception (custom framed hand signed serigraph)
Kaï Aspire
Print - 61 x 61 x 0.3 cm Print - 24 x 24 x 0.1 inch
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At The Gate Of Wonderland
Kirill Postovit
Print - 76 x 52 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.9 x 20.5 x 0 inch
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