
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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Autumn Alight (N50.9126 W0.0319)
Mark Munroe-Preston
Print - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,411

La Goulue au Moulin Rouge II (d'après Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec)
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Print - 76 x 54 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.9 x 21.3 x 0 inch
$298

Elles, femme au tub (d'après Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec)
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Print - 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print - 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch
$298

Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night (Buff Titanium)
Sup Kim
Print - 88.5 x 70 x 1 cm Print - 34.8 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$1,059

Fatebe a quiet pattern (Green edition)
Ebecho Muslomova
Print - 90 x 70 x 1 cm Print - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$1,849





Lei sta ferma con il gatto e gli oggetti volano
Tonino Guerra
Print - 22 x 22 x 0.1 cm Print - 8.7 x 8.7 x 0 inch
$286

Coat, From the Series “Why This Restlessness?”
Casey Waterman
Print - 127 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Print - 50 x 40 x 0.1 inch
$1,200

Red Ball, From the Series “Why This Restlessness?”
Casey Waterman
Print - 101.6 x 127 x 0.3 cm Print - 40 x 50 x 0.1 inch
$1,200










Caresse de l'espace II
Jean-Baptiste Valadié
Print - 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Print - 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch
$536 $483

Caresse de l'espace I
Jean-Baptiste Valadié
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch
$536 $483



Jardin secret 2, monotype
Véronique Duflot
Print - 49 x 40 x 0.01 cm Print - 19.3 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$417

Jardin secret, monotype
Véronique Duflot
Print - 49 x 40 x 0.01 cm Print - 19.3 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$417


Jungle Deliciosa, Monotype
Véronique Duflot
Print - 70 x 50 x 0.01 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$536








From Colcapirhua to Chiripujio
Raúl Lara Torrez
Print - 56.5 x 76 cm Print - 22.2 x 29.9 inch
$1,431

La grande galerie avec squelette de baleine
Jürg Kreienbühl
Print - 91.5 x 71.5 cm Print - 36 x 28.1 inch
$2,384









Taylor Swift with Fans in New York
Bruno Cantais
Print - 60 x 60 x 0.4 cm Print - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch
$238



Interior with arums, inspired by Duffy.
Catherine Clare
Print - 70 x 70 x 3 cm Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,073 $966








Mi tengono compagnia le cose inutili
Tonino Guerra
Print - 22 x 22 x 0.1 cm Print - 8.7 x 8.7 x 0 inch
$286

Naschender Schmetterling
Jutta Votteler
Print - 30 x 40 x 0.005 cm Print - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$227





Trois oiseaux st john perse three birds
Blaise Simon Balazs
Print - 38 x 28 x 0.5 cm Print - 15 x 11 x 0.2 inch
$1,180

















