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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The Labyrinth

Circle

Africa Rikja

Philemon and baucis

Icarus

IIXV (New size with socle)

Almost Flying (on sphere)

Tu trouves ?

La cata

Study of Perspective in Glass (Set of 6)

Bouquet d’autruches

Paradis perdu (cutout)

Flores Pink

Sculpture Ethnie - Vietnamienne rose avec bébé dos

Sculpture Ethnie - Geisha rouge

Sculpture Ethnie - Femme africaine rouge avec bébé dans le dos

Sculpture Ethnie - Femme africaine jaune et orange avec bébé devant

Fossile du futur, brique de lait

Funny Monstrum

Lion, maquette

FLORES BLACK

Recline I

La Femme Coquillage II

Vessel of sensations. Figure of a meditating woman.

Pelican - Pélican

Guardian Cat

Oops

Gloria

Bitxi

Cornus

Fragment 2

Amazing Sperm Whale (large size)

Fossile du futur, boite de peinture

Fossile du future, brique de soja

Fossile du futur, tube de peinture

Fossile du futur, tube de colle

Mékalicorne

Tête d'aigle

Happy Game

At the training room

Vanité - Portrait singulier pâte de verre

Tête Bleu Vert - Portrait singulier pâte de verre

Tom Sawyer or The cat on the Hat

Envol

Amoureux

Attente

The Visionary XL with Light and Socle

Sculpture: Ensemble 2

The golden Horse

Meet in the Middle

Discovery 2019-1

Reflection

The Way I Come Down

Knight

Je Dors

Elf and the dancing bear

Master of Speed

Almost dinner time (with socle)

Stink

Platon

Le messager 4/8

Singing Bird, no.1/25

Ocean's queen

Small Puffy Candy Argent

Âne

Proud Horse