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, Mispa, Kum Cletus

Mispa

Kum Cletus

Painting - 119.9 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1 inch

$2,450

Painting, Zwei, Nina Lanner

Zwei

Nina Lanner

Painting - 21 x 16 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8.3 x 6.3 x 0.1 inch

$751

Painting, The market, Asher Topel

The market

Asher Topel

Painting - 59.9 x 89.9 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$1,600

Painting, Vince II, Matthew Green

Vince II

Matthew Green

Painting - 55.9 x 76.2 x 5.1 cm Painting - 22 x 30 x 2 inch

$950

Painting, Berkemeyer, Albert Kechyan

Berkemeyer

Albert Kechyan

Painting - 29 x 30 x 0.8 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.8 x 0.3 inch

$1,784

Painting, Route 66, Hubert Ollivier

Route 66

Hubert Ollivier

Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$809

Painting, Sleepy, La Ba Quan

Sleepy

La Ba Quan

Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1 inch

$1,800

Painting, Vénus, Matthieu de Malte

Vénus

Matthieu de Malte

Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,618

Painting, L'attente, Jin Han

L'attente

Jin Han

Painting - 30 x 35 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

$2,483

Painting, Marie Curie, FXV

Marie Curie

FXV

Painting - 100 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$695

Painting, Laura, Joanna Wojtowicz

Laura

Joanna Wojtowicz

Painting - 75 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,849

Print, Torn, Andrew Scott

Torn

Andrew Scott

Print - 41 x 28.5 cm Print - 16.1 x 11.2 inch

$2,081

Painting, Viva, Abayomi Odetomi

Viva

Abayomi Odetomi

Painting - 130 x 99.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39 x 1 inch

$6,000 $4,800

Fine Art Drawings, Encre II, Maylis Bourdet

Encre II

Maylis Bourdet

Fine Art Drawings - 59 x 44 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.2 x 17.3 x 0.4 inch

$647

Painting, Sans titre, Camille Adra

Sans titre

Camille Adra

Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch

$2,081

Sculpture, Nubian Queen, H. R. Giger

Nubian Queen

H. R. Giger

Sculpture - 60 x 41 x 16 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 16.1 x 6.3 inch

$17,754

Painting, Chaplin 2002, Dr Hide

Chaplin 2002

Dr Hide

Painting - 70 x 70 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$2,312

Painting, Cheval rouge, Gen Paul

Cheval rouge

Gen Paul

Painting - 33 x 22 x 0.5 cm Painting - 13 x 8.7 x 0.2 inch

$7,976

Sculpture, Reposando, Rodo Padilla

Reposando

Rodo Padilla

Sculpture - 30 x 27 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 10.6 x 4.7 inch

$4,392

Print, Mats, Stephen Holland

Mats

Stephen Holland

Print - 61 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm Print - 24 x 16 x 2 inch

$600

Sculpture, Wild Kong, Richard Orlinski

Wild Kong

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 100 x 77 x 42 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 30.3 x 16.5 inch

$57,000 $51,300

Painting, Unbroken, Adebayo Taiwo

Unbroken

Adebayo Taiwo

Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch

$1,850 $1,388

Painting, Fearless, Daniel Owoeye

Fearless

Daniel Owoeye

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

$3,250

Painting, Crusader 2, Daniel Owoeye

Crusader 2

Daniel Owoeye

Painting - 121.9 x 111.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 44 x 1 inch

$3,500

Painting, Crusader 2, Daniel Owoeye

Crusader 2

Daniel Owoeye

Painting - 106.7 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 36 x 1 inch

$3,250

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