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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Painting, Sans titre, Patrick Loste

Sans titre

Patrick Loste

Painting - 30 x 25 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$1,156

Painting, About me, David Martinez

About me

David Martinez

Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,618

Fine Art Drawings, A good day fishing, Mike King

A good day fishing

Mike King

Fine Art Drawings - 53.3 x 38.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 15 x 0.1 inch

$609

Sculpture, Blue Heart, cObo

Blue Heart

cObo

Sculpture - 25.9 x 15 x 17 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.9 x 6.7 inch

$925

Painting, Vague, Boudier

Vague

Boudier

Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,040

Fine Art Drawings, Star Study, Patsy McArthur

Star Study

Patsy McArthur

Fine Art Drawings - 66 x 55 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 21.7 inch

$1,387

Painting, My stuff, Graça Tirelli

My stuff

Graça Tirelli

Painting - 61 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 0.8 inch

$1,734

Painting, Trois visages, Hom Nguyen

Trois visages

Hom Nguyen

Painting - 180 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch

$52,014

Painting, Sleepy, Kamsar Ohanyan

Sleepy

Kamsar Ohanyan

Painting - 52 x 52 x 3 cm Painting - 20.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 inch

$925

Fine Art Drawings, Wagner, Ernest Pignon-Ernest

Wagner

Ernest Pignon-Ernest

Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 15.7 inch

$20,806

Sculpture, L'outil, Pascal Billard

L'outil

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 25 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch

$855

Fine Art Drawings, Sole, Kane Mclay

Sole

Kane Mclay

Fine Art Drawings - 45 x 35 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

$682

Painting, Uramba, Juan arreaza

Uramba

Juan arreaza

Painting - 110 x 164 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 64.6 x 1.6 inch

$5,433

Painting, Ton feu, Cécile Desserle

Ton feu

Cécile Desserle

Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

$4,392

Painting, Maya, Josue M Pierre

Maya

Josue M Pierre

Painting - 95 x 71.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 37.4 x 28.3 x 1 inch

$2,200

Fine Art Drawings, Violin 4, Arman

Violin 4

Arman

Fine Art Drawings - 25.4 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10 x 8 x 0.5 inch

$1,500

Painting, El olivo, Sara Manglano

El olivo

Sara Manglano

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$925

Painting, Landscape, Areg Vahramyan

Landscape

Areg Vahramyan

Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,000 $900

Sculpture, Senza titolo, Sandro Chia

Senza titolo

Sandro Chia

Sculpture - 34.5 x 37.7 x 30.7 cm Sculpture - 13.6 x 14.8 x 12.1 inch

$34,676

Painting, Space Scout, LN Le Pape

Space Scout

LN Le Pape

Painting - 120 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

$1,040

Painting, Quahog Weave, Dena Haden

Quahog Weave

Dena Haden

Painting - 74 x 54 x 0.2 cm Painting - 29.1 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

$867 $780

Painting, Tayssy, Sébastien Allart

Tayssy

Sébastien Allart

Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

$2,196

Painting, Vitale, Keng Wai Lee

Vitale

Keng Wai Lee

Painting - 81.5 x 81.5 x 4 cm Painting - 32.1 x 32.1 x 1.6 inch

$2,471

Painting, Eve, Fresha D

Eve

Fresha D

Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch

$1,271

Fine Art Drawings, Lovegun, Dani André Skogfelt

Lovegun

Dani André Skogfelt

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 59 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 23.2 x 0 inch

$1,965

Painting, Jacks World, David Sipko

Jacks World

David Sipko

Painting - 61 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 0.8 inch

$1,200

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