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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Fine Art Drawings, Last Supper, Renzo Vespignani

Last Supper

Renzo Vespignani

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 22 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch

$2,081

Painting, Muslim, Lucie Navier

Muslim

Lucie Navier

Painting - 32 x 24 x 0.2 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch

$405

Painting, Réunion, R. Keim

Réunion

R. Keim

Painting - 57.5 x 64 x 0.5 cm Painting - 22.6 x 25.2 x 0.2 inch

$2,207

Painting, Water Garden, Eric Alfaro

Water Garden

Eric Alfaro

Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,890

Painting, Un appel, Harald Wolff

Un appel

Harald Wolff

Painting - 150 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

$4,046

Painting, 1re plage privée, Chisa

1re plage privée

Chisa

Painting - 81 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$5,201

Print, Tahliah, Rute Merk

Tahliah

Rute Merk

Print - 96 x 70 cm Print - 37.8 x 27.6 inch

$1,356

Print, Hoop Dreams, Jack Moore

Hoop Dreams

Jack Moore

Print - 50 x 42 x 2.54 cm Print - 19.7 x 16.5 x 1 inch

$1,250 $1,000

Fine Art Drawings, Sans, Djess Erdeven

Sans

Djess Erdeven

Fine Art Drawings - 35.5 x 42.5 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 16.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,387

Painting, Autum air, Nate Plotkin

Autum air

Nate Plotkin

Painting - 51 x 66 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20.1 x 26 x 1 inch

$4,508

Painting, Clown, Aramis

Clown

Aramis

Painting - 100 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

$1,560

Painting, 3-1-17, Montse Valdés

3-1-17

Montse Valdés

Painting - 130 x 162 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 inch

$19,303

Painting, Guillaume, Thierry  Dussac

Guillaume

Thierry Dussac

Painting - 250 x 200 x 3 cm Painting - 98.4 x 78.7 x 1.2 inch

$20,806

Fine Art Drawings, Namaste, Inga Makarova

Namaste

Inga Makarova

Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$3,236

Painting, Three, Attasit Pokpong

Three

Attasit Pokpong

Painting - 120 x 190 x 5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 74.8 x 2 inch

$21,962

Painting, The Rush, Billy Morrison

The Rush

Billy Morrison

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 inch

$15,700

Print, Rolex, Cxmpaign

Rolex

Cxmpaign

Print - 90 x 60 x 5 cm Print - 35.4 x 23.6 x 2 inch

$2,312

Painting, Waltz #2, Sehee Byun

Waltz #2

Sehee Byun

Painting - 91 x 91 x 3 cm Painting - 35.8 x 35.8 x 1.2 inch

$5,664

Painting, Woman, Bola Obatuyi

Woman

Bola Obatuyi

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

$7,520

Painting, Elize, J.L. Martin

Elize

J.L. Martin

Painting - 135 x 110 x 5 cm Painting - 53.1 x 43.3 x 2 inch

$15,604

Painting, Jane, Eugenie Chervonna

Jane

Eugenie Chervonna

Painting - 55 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch

$289 $260

Painting, Beflowered I, Paul Ayihawu

Beflowered I

Paul Ayihawu

Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 1 inch

$6,350

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