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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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Le Golfeur

Harmony to Better Life

My Reflection

Rain on the Serena River

Scène de croisade

White Tree

Victim (Meet James)

Victim (When They See Us)

April evening in the village of Klykovo

Woma Portraite

By the river. Kuzminki Park

Nocturne aux Cyprès

Young Shall Grow (Camouflage 2)

February sun. Churilikha River

Bird of victory

Bronze masque

Lights on deep blue

Wind

No name

Composition

Toskana, Vinci.

No name

No name

NO name

La transaction

Les travailleurs de lumière - Portrait intérieur

Te video

Space dream

Portrait de fillette

Last Run

Evening Run

Engine, Orangeville

Enredados (Entwined)

Si no fue un sueño... Poco le faltó!

EMI (Spirit): Mother Earth

Trapped In The Mind Of The Religious

Hameau d'Occitanie

Arbres d'Occitanie 1

Life Happens For Us

Sterne qui plonge

Poule d’eau

Pie

Lost world

Life is too short to not Shawarma

The Visit

Confidences en bleu

Sankofa II

Regatta (triptyque)

Poupées sur canapé - série Les Poupées

Gorge rose sur canapé bleu - série Les Poupées

Dimanche matin - série les poupées

Hommage à Camille Moneron - série Les Poupées

Blue panther

Bar

Tongue-tied

Smash

Siblings 4

Siblings 5

Flinch X

Pound for pound

Miss burlesque star

The clown

After a Long Day 3

Lovers - Kiss In Pink And Blue

No mercy

Girl in the afternoon