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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Gumdrop

Premier soleil

Le Vieux Rouen Rue Damiette

Tea Picker

Chase The Devil

Inna

La danseuse au tutu rose

Personnage assis " Gong Hill Frontière du Tanganyika - Kenya"

Portrait d'enfant portant une carafe

Indira with Red Hair. Mounted on aluminum/plexiglass

Le roi et la reine

Under the rain

Qui aurait cru cuire ?

Nature morte aux bouquins, à la pipe et aux allumettes

Chemin des bois

Promenade sur un sentier de campagne au crépuscule

Bord de rivière

Place du Molard et son Marché aux Fleurs à Genève

Lavandières à la rivière

Nature morte poisson, moules et citrons

Paysage animé

Pêcheurs

Vue sur la mer, Italie

Château d'eau

Cuivre et fruits

Capucines

Fleur de glace

Réanimation

Une jeunesse que l’avenir inquiète trop souvent

Washing 01

Etude pour violoncelles

Cubist with three faces

So Concerned

Lonzo Ball Pelicans

Highland Town

Berger des Alpes et sa pipe

Last Supper

Portrait d'une dame assise sur un banc de jardin

Muslim

Rythm and Blues

Ida I, Turquesa Abierto

Angel of Sweetness Sweet

Jeune femme au châle et panier de fleures

Réunion

L'homme à la chope de bière

Homme devant la fenêtre

Goddess Circe. Amphora

Water Garden

Untitled

Portrait d'un notable

Notable à moustache et montre gousset

Jane Fonda, Rome Italy

Dame à lunettes assise

Bavardage chaloupé

Village dans les vignes

Église Saint-Étienne-Du-Mont, Paris

Family Wax

La mère et l'enfant

Woman With Lotus

Artiste et modèle à l'atelier

Jeune femme en costume oriental et bouquet de fleurs

Portrait de femme au foulard vert

Un appel

Tapis vert

Two of You

Tahliah