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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Polycephalous
Marcelo Martin Burgos
Sculpture - 51 x 97 x 40 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 38.2 x 15.7 inch
€23,400
Der kleine Menschenfresser
Marcelo Martin Burgos
Sculpture - 42 x 47 x 13 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 18.5 x 5.1 inch
€12,600
Bras monumental
Christophe Charbonnel
Sculpture - 197 x 53 x 52 cm Sculpture - 77.6 x 20.9 x 20.5 inch
€40,000
Leapfrog
Helle Rask Crawford
Sculpture - 130 x 40 x 40 cm Sculpture - 51.2 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
€9,600
Oiseau et serpent
Corneille
Sculpture - 80 x 110 x 45 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 43.3 x 17.7 inch
€36,800
Octave circle II
Tom Hiscocks
Sculpture - 170 x 52 x 52 cm Sculpture - 66.9 x 20.5 x 20.5 inch
€18,500
In a State of Guilt
Kamo Aloyan
Sculpture - 36 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch
€2,597
Telephone Conversation
Kamo Aloyan
Sculpture - 24 x 18 x 21 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 7.1 x 8.3 inch
€3,339
Suricate Curieux II
Mauro Corda
Sculpture - 60 x 21 x 16 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 8.3 x 6.3 inch
€11,400
Este regalo es mio
Rodo Padilla
Sculpture - 18 x 22 x 37 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 8.7 x 14.6 inch
€3,200
Ponchando a mi enemigo
Rodo Padilla
Sculpture - 56 x 30 x 23 cm Sculpture - 22 x 11.8 x 9.1 inch
€4,200
De que me alimento ?
Rodo Padilla
Sculpture - 28 x 30 x 38 cm Sculpture - 11 x 11.8 x 15 inch
€4,000
King Kong Balls Bleu
Denis Defrancesco
Sculpture - 11 x 25 x 11 cm Sculpture - 4.3 x 9.8 x 4.3 inch
€1,500
A vous mes Amies et Amis
Philippe Rude
Sculpture - 37 x 24 x 20 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 9.4 x 7.9 inch
€1,985
Destructuration 1/8
Maxime Piccoli
Sculpture - 40 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
€6,000
Daidalos (large size)
Jaromir Gargulak
Sculpture - 52 x 42 x 33 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 16.5 x 13 inch
€8,200
Black and White
Jaromir Gargulak
Sculpture - 20 x 15 x 30 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.9 x 11.8 inch
€6,000
Défenseur de la paix
Ousmane Dermé
Sculpture - 45 x 25 x 20 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.9 inch
€3,000
L'attente - Sculpture portrait de femme
Cécile Robert-Sermage
Sculpture - 52 x 19 x 22 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 7.5 x 8.7 inch
€2,125
Bronze masque (Firenze)
Ohad Ben-Ayala
Sculpture - 28 x 15 x 13 cm Sculpture - 11 x 5.9 x 5.1 inch
€3,800
Suricate Escalateurs III
Mauro Corda
Sculpture - 60 x 21 x 16 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 8.3 x 6.3 inch
€13,500
La demoiselle du vent Bleue clair
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 52 x 20 x 22 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 7.9 x 8.7 inch
€3,000
La demoiselle au chapeau
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 54 x 24 x 18 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 9.4 x 7.1 inch
€3,000
Tenter de comprendre Picasso XVIII
Anne Millot
Sculpture - 30 x 32 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 12.6 x 2.4 inch
€2,200
Tenter de comprendre Picasso XVI
Anne Millot
Sculpture - 31 x 30 x 6 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 11.8 x 2.4 inch
€2,200
Tenter de comprendre Picasso XIX
Anne Millot
Sculpture - 34 x 35 x 5 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 13.8 x 2 inch
€2,200
Tenter de comprendre Picasso II
Anne Millot
Sculpture - 32 x 34 x 8 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 13.4 x 3.1 inch
€2,200
When I Take a Leap of Faith
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 65 x 56 x 8 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 22 x 3.1 inch
€9,500
La balançoire
Ousmane Dermé
Sculpture - 120 x 110 x 40 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 43.3 x 15.7 inch
€12,000
Crocodile (1)
Richard Orlinski
Sculpture - 45 x 110 x 45 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 43.3 x 17.7 inch
€15,000
Salto a lo desconocido
Rodo Padilla
Sculpture - 40 x 37 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 14.6 x 7.9 inch
€4,000