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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Global Warning (Chrome Rose)
Emmanuelle Van Laere NEL-14512
Sculpture - 15 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 5.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch
$3,978
Hydro erosion
Stefanoiu Vasile
Sculpture - 35 x 35 x 16 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 13.8 x 6.3 inch
$5,265
Grand hippopotame
Damien Colcombet
Sculpture - 20 x 15 x 42 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.9 x 16.5 inch
$9,126
Dutch boy with a hat
Franz Hagenauer
Sculpture - 14 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 2.7 x 2.7 inch
$1,872
But A Dream That's Getting Cold (2)
Tom Bull
Sculpture - 50 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
$2,925
But A Dream That's Getting Cold (1)
Tom Bull
Sculpture - 50 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
$2,925
Ecce homo
William Mountgoaten
Sculpture - 190 x 40 x 40 cm Sculpture - 74.8 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
$9,009
Corail géant lumineux
Elie Gerbe
Sculpture - 140 x 108 x 105 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 42.5 x 41.3 inch
$7,020
Rhino Danseur BM XL
Xavier Wttrwulghe
Sculpture - 140 x 50 x 70 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 19.7 x 27.6 inch
$16,965
Paz Amarilla
Oscar Martin de Burgos
Sculpture - 247 x 44 x 44 cm Sculpture - 97.2 x 17.3 x 17.3 inch
$93,599
Orang Hutan : L’Homme de la Forêt
Thomas Waroquier
Sculpture - 22 x 18 x 11 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 7.1 x 4.3 inch
$6,201
Orpheus alone.
Stefanoiu Vasile
Sculpture - 79 x 12 x 10 cm Sculpture - 31.1 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch
$4,680
Motherhood, a creative force of divine origin
Stefanoiu Vasile
Sculpture - 52 x 35 x 22 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 13.8 x 8.7 inch
$5,265
Arachne Metamorphosis
Stefanoiu Vasile
Sculpture - 70 x 37 x 19 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 14.6 x 7.5 inch
$11,700
Petite Femme Chiffonnèe (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 16 x 40 x 23 cm Sculpture - 6.3 x 15.7 x 9.1 inch
$13,455
Seeking Solace & Sharks in the Water. From the Behind Closed Doors Series
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 39.4 x 21.6 x 0.6 cm Sculpture - 15.5 x 8.5 x 0.25 inch
$800
Rise with the breeze
Luo Li Rong
Sculpture - 70 x 39 x 51 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 15.4 x 20.1 inch
$28,665
L'adolescente debout
Marc Petit
Sculpture - 32 x 11.5 x 11 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 4.5 x 4.3 inch
$3,042
Pavarti Rosée du bois
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 30 x 22 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 8.7 x 4.7 inch
$1,111
Pavarti Ambre Rouge
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 31 x 21 x 11 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 8.3 x 4.3 inch
$1,111
Four sculptures. The In Light of Her Series. Porcelain
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 45.7 x 49.5 x 14 cm Sculpture - 18 x 19.5 x 5.5 inch
$6,550
Six Sculptures From the Historic Jar Series
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 45.7 x 87.6 x 22.9 cm Sculpture - 18 x 34.5 x 9 inch
$9,950
Duo de Muses 12-24
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 30 x 11 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 4.3 x 3.9 inch
$1,111
Les passants
Claire Bonnet-Masimbert
Sculpture - 70 x 24 x 24 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 9.4 x 9.4 inch
$936 $889
Two sculptures. The In Light of Her Series. Porcelain
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 41.9 x 25.4 x 14 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 10 x 5.5 inch
$3,150
Two sculptures. The Historic Jar Series
Alex Hodge
Sculpture - 34.3 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm Sculpture - 13.5 x 15 x 15 inch
$3,400
La chandelle posture de yoga Viparita Karanasana
Brigitte De Cesco
Sculpture - 29 x 5 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 2 x 2.4 inch
$936
Egèe assise h cm 140 (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 140 x 86 x 80 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 33.9 x 31.5 inch
$67,860
Germinal (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 110 x 76 x 70 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 29.9 x 27.6 inch
$50,895
Vestale debout d'après Volti (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 180 x 58 x 38 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 22.8 x 15 inch
$76,049
Tänzerin (dancer)
Hartmut Hornung
Sculpture - 86 x 16 x 16 cm Sculpture - 33.9 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch
$3,276
Kouros Action Vérité
Philippe Buil
Sculpture - 55 x 45 x 18 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 17.7 x 7.1 inch
$2,866
Maternitè allongee (petite) (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 28 x 42 x 23 cm Sculpture - 11 x 16.5 x 9.1 inch
$13,455
Germinal h cm 40 (blue patina) (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 40 x 26 x 27 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 10.2 x 10.6 inch
$13,455
Egee Debout h cm 50 (bronze)
Antoniucci Volti
Sculpture - 50 x 20 x 16 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.9 x 6.3 inch
$13,455
D'un Monde à L'autre
Luo Li Rong
Sculpture - 72 x 50 x 30 cm Sculpture - 28.3 x 19.7 x 11.8 inch
$25,740
