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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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Woman at work

Kiosk Produkty

Cristo

Lion in red

Untitled

Ritual

Child with balloon

Landscape Growth Panel (Warm Celestial Blue)

02-Untitled

Talk to me

School Girl

Waves

Dry Martini

Subconscious

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Botox Forbidden Fruit

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Broken But Beating

Ils nous regardent - série représentation félins

Bouquet de fleurs

Deux amants dans un jardin au dessus de Paris

Life in color

Halo of Blooms

Ocean calling under crystal

La lecture du journal du matin

Mask Face Personage

Paysage de campagne avec arbre fruitier en fleurs

Conker the Squirrel

Irish Stag

Nature morte au modèle de Voilier

Dame au parapet

Ref 0966

Le lecteur

Suite en négatif, bégaiement en noir et rouge

Moment

Romane II

Untitled (Elizabeth)

Between Light and Darkness

La abuela y sus bolillos

What doesn't kill you is dead

Mi Paloma

Untitled II

Tinku 1

En attendant le jour

Vue sur le lac dans les hauteurs de Vully

Through the Fog

In the crosshair

Vince II

Brancacci 87

Memories

Promenade d'automne

Sophia Loren

Femme cubiste au chapeau

Pigeon boulant

Triptych Disappointment

Paysage rocheux

Lady Lobster

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Community II

Les Amoureux

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Venise, le Rialto