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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Inside on paper

Ajoke

Karottenesser

Anecdote of the Light

Focus

Wild rose 2

Intimate Talk

It's All in the Eye

The new way fairer

The blue air

Untitled

WIENER AKTIONISMUS MODIGLIANI Tribute 1970

Portait 8

Élégance

Woman in gold

Brainchild

Parchemin rouge

Art Rodeo 2 Red (Framed Screen Print)

Music in Motion 8.0 White (Hand Painted Unique 1/1)

Camino del faro

Solidarity

Ogbontarigi Obinrin (Extraordinary Woman)

Nkechi and Daniel

Eyes of the gods

Ogumola

Beauty of the bride

Summer Nap in Brittany

Fleurs d'eau

Untitled

Les poissons pois

Bonjour Pacifiste?

Portrait of a Young Lady with Leather Jacket and Black Eye (1632)

Salle d'attente à l'hospice

Legs

Psyché

Beyond self

Menunggu Pelanggan

Cad'Déb'

Paris 2024

Le chat

Fillette

Parisienne III

Hydrangea flowers in October

Le chanteur de cafetières

Le ptit chat est mort

Portrait

VVIP III

Whispering Heart

Portrait d'homme à la moustache

The Reader

Daddy issue

Flamenco dancer (Red)

The goddess

My Reflection

Tchin

We All have the Hunger

After Baby Diary

Dance rehearsal

Pêcheur

Amy

Vers la Victoire

Doors in the depths (III)

Les 3 singes

You will have to go back to Dreaming

Kiss III

Bats toi, ne baisse pas les bras et tu seras libre N°2