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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Cirque du Soleil n.34
Sergio Barletta
Painting - 140 x 95 x 1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 37.4 x 0.4 inch
$13,293
Cirque du Soleil n.7
Sergio Barletta
Painting - 140 x 95 x 1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 37.4 x 0.4 inch
$10,172
Cirque du Soleil n.31
Sergio Barletta
Painting - 140 x 95 x 1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 37.4 x 0.4 inch
$13,293
Lingerie fine
Christiane Bernais
Painting - 65 x 54 x 1.8 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 0.7 inch
$1,271
Cirque du Soleil n.8
Sergio Barletta
Painting - 140 x 95 x 1 cm Painting - 55.1 x 37.4 x 0.4 inch
$12,715
Nude
Robert Fontene
Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 13 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.1 inch
$439
Homme de profil
Isabella Kretzdorn
Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 46 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,098
Homme pensif
Isabella Kretzdorn
Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 46 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,098
Jeune fille à la serviette
Eugène Bégarat
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,196
Ferrari Tire Change (XS)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 38.1 x 50.8 cm Photography - 15 x 20 inch
Price upon request
Legs in the Gold Room (S)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 45.7 x 45.7 cm Photography - 18 x 18 inch
Price upon request
Legs in the limo (XS)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 38.1 x 50.8 cm Photography - 15 x 20 inch
Price upon request
Umbrella Silhouette II (XS)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 38.1 x 50.8 cm Photography - 15 x 20 inch
Price upon request
Umbrella Silhouette (S)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 45.7 x 45.7 cm Photography - 18 x 18 inch
Price upon request
Umbrella Silhouette II (S)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 57.2 x 76.2 cm Photography - 22.5 x 30 inch
Price upon request
Raquel Welch on the Cross (Co-signed edition) (S)
Terry O'Neill
Photography - 61 x 50.8 cm Photography - 24 x 20 inch
Price upon request
Brigitte Bardot with Dog (Co-signed edition) (S)
Terry O'Neill
Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 cm Photography - 16 x 20 inch
Price upon request
Blue Book (3)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 142.2 x 182.9 cm Photography - 56 x 72 inch
Price upon request
Legs in the limo (S)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 57.2 x 76.2 cm Photography - 22.5 x 30 inch
Price upon request
Vogue 1955
Tyler Shields
Photography - 57.2 x 76.2 cm Photography - 22.5 x 30 inch
Price upon request
Blue Book
Tyler Shields
Photography - 57.2 x 76.2 cm Photography - 22.5 x 30 inch
Price upon request
The Queen’s Grand Chateau (S)
Tyler Shields
Photography - 57.2 x 76.2 cm Photography - 22.5 x 30 inch
Price upon request
XII 143 // XII Mustang, Nepal (XL)
Jimmy Nelson
Photography - 207.5 x 170 cm Photography - 81.68 x 66.93 inch
Price upon request
Heels In Hong Kong (Lightbox)
David Drebin
Photography - 121.9 x 170.2 cm Photography - 48 x 67 inch
Price upon request
Ne me retiens pas
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
Sold
T41 - Vieille femme Chinoise
Martin
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Visage rouge
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Anne, ma soeur Anne...
Sabine Louriac
Painting - 61 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Promenade du dimanche
Anna-Lisa Unkuri
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Braedeles pour Sarah
Christiane Simon-Roques
Painting - 100 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Un-homme-au-bar
Christiane Simon-Roques
Painting - 100 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Portrait huile sur toile
Philippe Pasqua
Painting - 73 x 54 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 21.3 x 1.2 inch
Sold
Portrait huile sur toile
Philippe Pasqua
Painting - 73 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
Sold
Oncle Fétide
Tim Burton
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch
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