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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Coquille - Pâte de verre avec "noix" soufflée composée en 2 éléments
Christian Lutz
Sculpture - 9 x 24 x 23 cm Sculpture - 3.5 x 9.4 x 9.1 inch
€440
Semance
JeanBaptiste Vandenheede
Sculpture - 10.2 x 35.6 x 10.2 cm Sculpture - 4 x 14 x 4 inch
€2,640
Ours polaire assis (pm) 7/8
Isabelle Carabantes
Sculpture - 37 x 25 x 22 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 9.8 x 8.7 inch
€7,200
Chat Persan
François Galoyer
Sculpture - 27.5 x 52 x 14 cm Sculpture - 10.8 x 20.5 x 5.5 inch
€9,500
Violon en métal recyclé
Omar Aoufia
Sculpture - 100 x 44 x 18 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 17.3 x 7.1 inch
€499
Eagle with a Snake
Katib Mamedov
Sculpture - 96 x 82 x 60 cm Sculpture - 37.8 x 32.3 x 23.6 inch
€10,922
Hibou Grand Duc
Jürgen Lingl
Sculpture - 168 x 60 x 40 cm Sculpture - 66.1 x 23.6 x 15.7 inch
€14,500
Sterne qui plonge
Jean Lemonnier
Sculpture - 39 x 65 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 25.6 x 7.9 inch
€4,800
L'or du temps
Sophie Mathilde Tauss
Sculpture - 32 x 16 x 8 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 6.3 x 3.1 inch
€3,500
Gold Mademoiselle Lace Steel Sculpture
Vyki
Sculpture - 55 x 45 x 30 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 17.7 x 11.8 inch
€4,500
Moon - Little Visitor
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 52 x 50 x 48 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 19.7 x 18.9 inch
€12,400
Caminante (Marcheur)
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 176 x 70 x 90 cm Sculpture - 69.3 x 27.6 x 35.4 inch
€20,800
Levedad (Légèreté) - blanc
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 300 x 200 x 125 cm Sculpture - 118.1 x 78.7 x 49.2 inch
€20,800
Fragment Escultòric Petit Nº 18
Esteve Prat Paz
Sculpture - 15 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 5.9 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch
€300
A Stroll in the Rain
Artyom Manukyan
Sculpture - 40 x 31 x 3 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 12.2 x 1.2 inch
€455
Señor Patator (1)
Monsieur Térez
Sculpture - 32 x 45 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 17.7 x 5.9 inch
€650
La danseuse de cabaret
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 30 x 15 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.9 x 7.9 inch
€3,000
Lovely lady - Beauté
Edson Muchena
Sculpture - 62 x 25 x 15 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 9.8 x 5.9 inch
€3,600
Sky - Love is in the Air - Black&Gold
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 70 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch
€4,125
Sky & Misty with Little Star - I can Fly
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 74 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 29.1 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch
€4,800
Sky & Misty - Love is in the Air Slll
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 70 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch
€4,200
Sky & Misty - Love is in the Air S1
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 70 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch
€4,200
Sky & Misty ¨Kiting Together¨
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 74 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 29.1 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch
€4,400
Sky & Misty ¨Flying Umbrella¨
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 58 x 35 x 20 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 inch
€4,800
Sky & Little Star ¨Love Flower¨
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 46 x 27 x 24 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 10.6 x 9.4 inch
€4,800
Sky & Little Star ¨Giving Love¨
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 46 x 28 x 24 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 11 x 9.4 inch
€4,800
Blossom and Little Star ¨Ladies Walk¨
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 45 x 27 x 17 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 10.6 x 6.7 inch
€4,800
Blossom and Misty - Umbrella
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 45 x 27 x 17 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 10.6 x 6.7 inch
€4,800
Autodéfense 01
Eric de Gésincourt
Sculpture - 43 x 23 x 23 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 9.1 x 9.1 inch
€900
Sky ¨Reading together with my flatter-friend¨
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 28 x 20 x 25 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.9 x 9.8 inch
€4,700
Reading a book with my FlatterFriend
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 34 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
€4,950
Little drop & Misty forever friends
Petra Dorst
Sculpture - 15 x 8 x 14 cm Sculpture - 5.9 x 3.1 x 5.5 inch
€2,950
Evolution typewriter
Diego Barros
Sculpture - 42 x 45 x 25 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 17.7 x 9.8 inch
€5,000
Ty poisson punk violet
Yannick Le Bloas
Sculpture - 11 x 11 x 7 cm Sculpture - 4.3 x 4.3 x 2.8 inch
€120
Amadéo, Pablo, Chaïm et les autres...
Cécile Thonus
Sculpture - 130 x 20.1 x 14.2 cm Sculpture - 51.2 x 7.9 x 5.6 inch
€4,200
Corazón (Cœur)
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 50 x 50 x 35 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 19.7 x 13.8 inch
€7,800
