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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Moi: Life, Sex and Mortality - Late 20th Century French Expressionist Acrylic
Armand Avril
Painting - 64.77 x 50.17 x 0.1 cm Painting - 25.5 x 19.8 x 0 inch
€880
Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 26.5 x 23 x 2 cm Painting - 10.4 x 9.1 x 0.8 inch
€175
Magic melody
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 57.5 x 45.5 x 2 cm Painting - 22.6 x 17.9 x 0.8 inch
€410
Song in the Village of Sula
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€595
18th Century Landscape
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 28 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 11 x 13 x 0.8 inch
€250
Japanese Motives
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 30.5 x 75 x 2 cm Painting - 12 x 29.5 x 0.8 inch
€250
The Death of Troy
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 33 x 34.5 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 13.6 x 0.8 inch
€300
Portrait of a man
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 34.5 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 13.6 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
€180
Still Life with Sweets
Alexander Litvinov
Painting - 54.5 x 63 x 2 cm Painting - 21.5 x 24.8 x 0.8 inch
€780
The King Who Couldn’t Smile
Papayon
Photography - 35.6 x 27.9 x 0.1 cm Photography - 14 x 11 x 0 inch
€200
Character
Pascal Marlin
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.4 x 0 inch
€280 €196
Character
Pascal Marlin
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.4 x 0 inch
€280 €196
Character
Pascal Marlin
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.4 x 0 inch
€280 €196
Character
Pascal Marlin
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.4 x 0 inch
€280 €196
Triclinium
Eleonora Drumeva
Fine Art Drawings - 47 x 62 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.5 x 24.4 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Le bruit des hommes me rappelle que je ne suis pas seule au monde...
Barbara Lavenda
Painting - 56 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 22 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
Sold
Pause Cigarette #2 Red Roses
Zapata
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Pause Cigarette #7 motifs chinois
Zapata
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
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Times are changing
Akintomide Akinshola
Painting - 63.5 x 52 x 1 cm Painting - 25 x 20.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,220
Erzählungen
Marina Krasnitzkaya
Painting - 140 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 55.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
€10,200
Dans les algues il y a des rêves
Pascale Mamcarz
Sculpture - 15.5 x 11 x 3 cm Sculpture - 6.1 x 4.3 x 1.2 inch
€500
An Ode of False Bonds
Olamilekan Okunade
Painting - 137.2 x 137.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 54 x 54 x 1 inch
€6,037
Sea shells on the sea shore
Peter Goodhall
Painting - 94 x 120.9 x 4.1 cm Painting - 37 x 47.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,857
Cream rose on dark brown background
Elena Podmarkova
Painting - 30.5 x 30.5 x 2 cm Painting - 12 x 12 x 0.8 inch
€695
1985 Pierrot
Sarah Wiame-Peclard
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€1,950
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dian Georgiev
Sculpture - 27 x 21 x 7.5 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 8.3 x 3 inch
€1,350
The Golden Compass 3D
Angela Gomes
Painting - 150 x 300 x 12 cm Painting - 59.1 x 118.1 x 4.7 inch
€27,500
Ligne de mire #4
Hélène Duclos
Fine Art Drawings - 56.5 x 38 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22.2 x 15 inch
€1,900
Transition - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Men, Love, Women
Ajegbomogun Damilola
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,607
Maison à la toiture rouge
Herbert Theurillat
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
€1,003
