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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Sculpture, Tribal face, K R Nariman

Tribal face

K R Nariman

Sculpture - 18 x 10 x 15 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 3.9 x 5.9 inch

$2,866

Sculpture, Tête de gorille, Ronceval

Tête de gorille

Ronceval

Sculpture - 24 x 17 x 15 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 6.7 x 5.9 inch

$1,404

Sculpture, Cómplice, Ron Zohar

Cómplice

Ron Zohar

Sculpture - 41 x 24 x 25 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 9.4 x 9.8 inch

$8,658

Sculpture, Wild, Ron Zohar

Wild

Ron Zohar

Sculpture - 39 x 42 x 31 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 16.5 x 12.2 inch

$8,892

Sculpture, Fennec, Ronceval

Fennec

Ronceval

Sculpture - 20 x 17 x 17 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 6.7 x 6.7 inch

$1,579

Sculpture, Jurassique, Irakli Nasidze

Jurassique

Irakli Nasidze

Sculpture - 38 x 39 x 10 cm Sculpture - 15 x 15.4 x 3.9 inch

$5,850

Sculpture, Marble bag, Phantom Art

Marble bag

Phantom Art

Sculpture - 21 x 33 x 14 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 13 x 5.5 inch

$5,265

Sculpture, Sprinter, Luc Benedetti

Sprinter

Luc Benedetti

Sculpture - 28 x 45 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11 x 17.7 x 3.9 inch

$9,360

Sculpture, Kintsugi Moon, Andy Foley

Kintsugi Moon

Andy Foley

Sculpture - 30 x 52 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 20.5 x 5.9 inch

$4,680

Sculpture, Vol de nuit, Anne Millot

Vol de nuit

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 55 x 44 x 12 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 17.3 x 4.7 inch

$3,042

Sculpture, The equilibrium, Nian Liu

The equilibrium

Nian Liu

Sculpture - 28.4 x 17.2 x 90.7 cm Sculpture - 11.2 x 6.8 x 35.7 inch

$2,457

Sculpture, Street food, Angélique

Street food

Angélique

Sculpture - 45 x 32 x 32 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 12.6 x 12.6 inch

$4,680

Sculpture, Untitled 41, Issa Halloum

Untitled 41

Issa Halloum

Sculpture - 65 x 30 x 10 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 11.8 x 3.9 inch

$3,800

Sculpture, Nyrï, Saône De Stalh

Nyrï

Saône De Stalh

Sculpture - 30 x 49 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 19.3 x 4.3 inch

$1,872

Sculpture, In Love, Petra Dorst

In Love

Petra Dorst

Sculpture - 50 x 18 x 15 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.1 x 5.9 inch

$5,616

Sculpture, Daydreaming, Petra Dorst

Daydreaming

Petra Dorst

Sculpture - 33 x 20 x 16 cm Sculpture - 13 x 7.9 x 6.3 inch

$5,791

Sculpture, Squeeze, Sagrasse

Squeeze

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 17 x 20 x 9 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 7.9 x 3.5 inch

$275

Sculpture, Sanglier Noir, William Byl

Sanglier Noir

William Byl

Sculpture - 31 x 40 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 15.7 x 3.9 inch

$2,398

Sculpture, Madame Trompette, Micke

Madame Trompette

Micke

Sculpture - 17 x 16 x 25 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 6.3 x 9.8 inch

$1,053

Sculpture, Panthère, Jürgen Lingl

Panthère

Jürgen Lingl

Sculpture - 26 x 22 x 26 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 8.7 x 10.2 inch

$7,956

Sculpture, Asnar, Saône De Stalh

Asnar

Saône De Stalh

Sculpture - 29 x 41 x 16 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 16.1 x 6.3 inch

$7,020

Sculpture, Elephant Dali, PyB

Elephant Dali

PyB

Sculpture - 27 x 25 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 9.8 x 2.4 inch

$292

Sculpture, Aquillon, Anne Rabion

Aquillon

Anne Rabion

Sculpture - 29 x 36 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 14.2 x 5.9 inch

$1,170

Sculpture, La nasse, Pascal Billard

La nasse

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 40 x 23 x 10 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.1 x 3.9 inch

$1,498

Sculpture, Varan TV, Pascal Billard

Varan TV

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 40 x 17 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 6.7 x 4.7 inch

$1,030

Sculpture, Patinette, Pascal Billard

Patinette

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 50 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

$1,451

Sculpture, Biburu, Pascal Billard

Biburu

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 30 x 23 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 9.1 x 3.1 inch

$1,030

Sculpture, Altero, Pascal Billard

Altero

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 40 x 68 x 18 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 26.8 x 7.1 inch

$1,123

Sculpture, L'Echelle, Andrei Sadko

L'Echelle

Andrei Sadko

Sculpture - 80 x 10 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 3.9 x 4.1 inch

$10,530

Sculpture, Dream, Vasyl Demkiv

Dream

Vasyl Demkiv

Sculpture - 100 x 80 x 50 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 31.5 x 19.7 inch

$5,600

Sculpture, Plat Lady, Ben Koracevic

Plat Lady

Ben Koracevic

Sculpture - 120 x 90 x 95 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 35.4 x 37.4 inch

$99,449

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