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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Ils nous regardent - série représentation félins

Bouquet de fleurs

Deux amants dans un jardin au dessus de Paris

Life in color

Halo of Blooms

Family

La lecture du journal du matin

Mask Face Personage

Paysage de campagne avec arbre fruitier en fleurs

Conker the Squirrel

Brancacci 87

Nature morte au modèle de Voilier

Portrait 2

Vertical Beauty

Grasp

Dame au parapet

Femme cubiste au chapeau

Lovers

L'Avenir

Suite en négatif, bégaiement en noir et rouge

Romane II

Vase ouvert

Maman et Fille

Atome

Sous les ailes

Untitled (Elizabeth)

Between Light and Darkness

La abuela y sus bolillos

What doesn't kill you is dead

Vue sur le lac dans les hauteurs de Vully

Through the Fog

In the crosshair

Vince II

Cristo

Promenade d'automne

Sophia Loren

Portrait 1, Garçon au regard clair - Série portrait, univers de l'enfance

La guerrière aux fleurs de l'Eden

Lady Lobster

Sisters

Mother

Community II

La Fille au Coq ou Belarus

Anima I

Victim (Boy)

Paysage lacustre automnal

Enfants jouant en bord de rivière

Danse au vent

Jeune fille assise, ca.

Tendresse

Ballerina

Dusk

Deja Vu, 1.10

En attendant le jour

#Zeus, Cult series, Edition of 70

Satyr Sculpture

Little Girl

Le Fauteuil Bleu

The discourse

The third boat

Les Derviches

Moment

Cornu Aspersum

Sans-titre (Anatomie, tête)

Panthère

Holy Trinity