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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Heart of the Horizon (Green version)
Binbin Liang
Sculpture - 45 x 50 x 21 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 19.7 x 8.3 inch
$9,945
Cachou - Sculpture portrait et corps de femme
Gary Sculpteur
Sculpture - 18 x 18 x 16 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 7.1 x 6.3 inch
$427
Balancing my giving
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 70 x 92 x 65 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 36.2 x 25.6 inch
$16,380
Heart to Catch
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 106 x 88 x 60 cm Sculpture - 41.7 x 34.6 x 23.6 inch
$14,625
Pieces of me - Ann
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 84 x 70 x 20 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 27.6 x 7.9 inch
$13,455
Pieces of me - Charlotte
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 84 x 70 x 20 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 27.6 x 7.9 inch
$13,455
Higher Expectations II
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 75 x 70 x 48 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 27.6 x 18.9 inch
$18,720
Higher Expectations I
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 75 x 70 x 48 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 27.6 x 18.9 inch
$18,720
I Stand For Something
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 64 x 22 x 25 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 8.7 x 9.8 inch
$11,115
Chloris 1/8
Marcos Rodrigo
Sculpture - 29.5 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm Sculpture - 11.6 x 4.9 x 4.9 inch
$1,930
Étude Corps Féminin 10
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 51 x 46 x 23 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 18.1 x 9.1 inch
$3,650
Étude Corps Féminin 03
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 60 x 26 x 16 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 10.2 x 6.3 inch
$3,100
Heart of the Horizon
Binbin Liang
Sculpture - 45 x 50 x 21 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 19.7 x 8.3 inch
$9,945
Étude Buste 08
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 43 x 20 x 15 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch
$2,375
Étude Buste 06
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 36 x 24 x 17 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 9.4 x 6.7 inch
$2,340
Étude Buste 20
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 31 x 23 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 9.1 x 5.9 inch
$1,047
Étude Buste 19
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 47 x 24 x 18 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 9.4 x 7.1 inch
$2,703
Étude Buste 02
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 35 x 20 x 17 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 7.9 x 6.7 inch
$2,188
Reclining figure
Pencho Dobrev
Sculpture - 45 x 26 x 12 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 10.2 x 4.7 inch
$5,148
Sexy Robot Floating
Hajime Sorayama
Sculpture - 56 x 35 x 35 cm Sculpture - 22 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch
$3,685
La danse des nymphes - trio 50 cm 4B (1)
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 56 x 35 x 20 cm Sculpture - 22 x 13.8 x 7.9 inch
$3,510
Before and After
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 205 x 95 x 115 cm Sculpture - 80.7 x 37.4 x 45.3 inch
$28,080
Reach Out (Wood)
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 220 x 55 x 90 cm Sculpture - 86.6 x 21.7 x 35.4 inch
$29,250
Close 2 Me (Gold version)
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 180 x 60 x 25 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 23.6 x 9.8 inch
$16,380
If I choose the easy way (Gold version)
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 94 x 50 x 20 cm Sculpture - 37 x 19.7 x 7.9 inch
$16,380
Belle endormie 2024
Sylvie Bourely
Sculpture - 12 x 50 x 19 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 19.7 x 7.5 inch
$1,755
Soar - Life Size
Paige Bradley
Sculpture - 224.8 x 71.1 x 96.5 cm Sculpture - 88.5 x 28 x 38 inch
$90,000
Danseur
Martine Lingelser-Schmidt
Sculpture - 14 x 22 x 9 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 8.7 x 3.5 inch
$1,170
Toute une vie
Jean-Pierre Loubet
Sculpture - 32 x 15 x 14 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 5.9 x 5.5 inch
$4,680
3 Figures assises I
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 42 x 49 x 16 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 19.3 x 6.3 inch
$11,115
3 figures debout VI
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 64 x 17 x 15 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 6.7 x 5.9 inch
$7,722
Grande figure debout I
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 135 x 28 x 27 cm Sculpture - 53.1 x 11 x 10.6 inch
$12,987
Grande Figure Debout II
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 140 x 26 x 24 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 10.2 x 9.4 inch
$13,338
Nacimiento (Naissance)
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 34 x 123 x 57 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 48.4 x 22.4 inch
$13,689
Conflit intérieur - Corps en mouvement
Pauline Baste Morand
Sculpture - 12 x 29 x 10 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 11.4 x 3.9 inch
$3,861
Mademoiselle
Martine Lingelser-Schmidt
Sculpture - 36 x 23 x 7 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 9.1 x 2.8 inch
$1,404
Pas d’bleu
Martine Lingelser-Schmidt
Sculpture - 20 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch
$1,170
Encreuse d’Ombres
Grégory Poussier
Sculpture - 55 x 85 x 45 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 33.5 x 17.7 inch
$17,550
La Chorégraphe d’Oiseaux
Grégory Poussier
Sculpture - 66 x 25 x 27 cm Sculpture - 26 x 9.8 x 10.6 inch
$10,530
Classic Torso
Aloyzas Smilingis
Sculpture - 34 x 22 x 16 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 8.7 x 6.3 inch
$10,530
