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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Fond Marin (Réf.69)
Jérôme Mesnager
Painting - 100 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
$3,236
Balthus Portrait
Manuel Santelices
Painting - 25.4 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10 x 8 x 0.1 inch
$700
Une religion politique
Hélène Deghilage
Painting - 182 x 318 x 5 cm Painting - 71.7 x 125.2 x 2 inch
$16,182
Gilles Mendel in Paris
Manuel Santelices
Painting - 20.3 x 15.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 6 x 0.1 inch
$600
Femme au Chapeau
Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Painting - 70 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$6,935
Prada Bag Ladies
Manuel Santelices
Painting - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
$700
Superman Sovietique
Richard Orlinski
Sculpture - 105 x 70 x 30 cm Sculpture - 41.3 x 27.6 x 11.8 inch
$20,806
Moonlight Sonata
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$924
Passover Night
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$924
Her Little Symphony for Him
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$924
Energy of Sunrise...
Olivier Messas
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,849
Prendre son envol...
Olivier Messas
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,849 $1,664
Fondamenta Degli Incurabili
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$589
Risveglio autunnale
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 133 x 153 x 1 cm Painting - 52.4 x 60.2 x 0.4 inch
$3,560
Sisterhood (The Love We Share)
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,850
We Grow When We Know Love
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 90.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 35.8 x 1 inch
$2,750
A bond between sisters (Soul Sister 2)
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 90.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 35.5 x 1 inch
$2,750
Soirée musicale
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 81 x 116 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 45.7 x 0.6 inch
$2,890
On n'est pas là 2
Franck-Bernard Gaulier
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.6 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
$405
What I saw behind the dunes
Peter de Boer
Painting - 110 x 140 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch
$4,855
Scène d'intérieur (B. 74; Ba. 241; Mourlot XXI)
Pablo Picasso
Print - 33.02 x 49.21 x 1 cm Print - 13 x 19.4 x 0.4 inch
$18,500
Magic Game, no. VI/VIII
Joanna Zakrzewska-Cholewa
Sculpture - 43 x 15 x 6 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 5.9 x 2.4 inch
$2,196
Unicorn II/VII
Gor Avetisyan
Sculpture - 30.2 x 24 x 5.6 cm Sculpture - 11.9 x 9.4 x 2.2 inch
$2,427
Hidden Intentions
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,510
Horizon d'éternité... (Esprit Voile)
Olivier Messas
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,329
Les jambes en fanfare, les Jambes du Corso, y'a plein de jambes de fête à Sète
Robert Combas
Print - 65 x 50 x 0.5 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
$2,427
Macaws Studio Study
Hunt Slonem
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 2 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.8 inch
$38,722
Do What You Love & Never Give Up
Yasna Godovanik
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,445
Little Louise and her elephant version 2
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 7.5 x 11.5 x 5.3 cm Sculpture - 3 x 4.5 x 2.1 inch
$1,271
Petit Tiens Bon / Small Hold On
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 15 x 26 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 5.9 x 10.2 x 4.1 inch
$3,236
Small elephant on its back
Sophie Verger
Sculpture - 13 x 9.5 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 3.7 x 2.2 inch
$1,098
The Missing Link
Lieven D'Haese
Sculpture - 49 x 28 x 35 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 11 x 13.8 inch
$7,744
Transcendent of reflections
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 109.2 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 43 x 42 x 1 inch
$2,500
Chaises Longues Bois de Boulogne
Karine Bartoli
Painting - 89 x 116 x 4 cm Painting - 35 x 45.7 x 1.6 inch
$1,849
Rose poudré
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 98 x 56 x 3 cm Painting - 38.6 x 22 x 1.2 inch
$3,699
Prête pour sortir
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 99 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 39 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,046
La passionnée
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 99 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 39 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,046
Plein les yeux
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 99 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 39 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,046
Le grand soir
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 99 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 39 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,046
A ballerina black swan (1)
Serghei Ghetiu
Painting - 50 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$578
Plaisir de la vie
Martine Fauve Dechavanne
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,352