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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Grand Cha'mignon

Quadriga

Baiser d’éléphants / Kiss of elephants

Descente interrompue / Descent interrupted

Piterak

Tom Sawyer or The cat on the Hat

Teckel Tel Quel

Le Temple

Shake it all off with me

Guitarist II

Femme et enfant

Love Notes

In The Second Month (4 sculptures)

Le colombien

Wrapping Bonbon Violet

Globe White resin

Spider Web

Tortue Ninja & Chat

Light Purple

Teddy hologramme, EA

Magic Illusionist

Love (Gold plated)

Fragment Escultòric Petit Nº 26

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Cavalier

Groupe 7

Bouddha du verbe, assis en lotus

Petit Cerf I

At the water's edge / A fleur d'eau

Cupido

A jamais épris de Toi

L'Aube de l'Amour

Live Your Dreams

Je Dors

Posing

Échec à César (2/5)

Neolithic Torso

Hollow Grey

Hollow White

Sirène à tête phallique - Sculpture Bronze

Eroded Astronaut

NY C.A.P. One - Au sommet du monde

Joker 5 (1/6)

Octodream

Mystic (1)

Mystic

Rock-it 11

Conciliabule

La danseuse au ruban

S 216 La Fleur

S 214 Le Pistil

S211 Le derviche tourneur 2

In Clouds

Shark

Fly