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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Sculpture, Leaning Back, Bret Reilly

Leaning Back

Bret Reilly

Sculpture - 114.3 x 170.2 x 53.3 cm Sculpture - 45 x 67 x 21 inch

$14,400

Sculpture, Hope, Marine De Soos

Hope

Marine De Soos

Sculpture - 65 x 23.5 x 14 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 9.3 x 5.5 inch

$6,999

Sculpture, Lise, Véronique Clanet

Lise

Véronique Clanet

Sculpture - 56.5 x 40 x 20 cm Sculpture - 22.2 x 15.7 x 7.9 inch

$8,601

Sculpture, Exona, Anmarie Léon

Exona

Anmarie Léon

Sculpture - 60 x 20 x 35 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 7.9 x 13.8 inch

$17,676

Sculpture, Vessel #1, Oliver Lott

Vessel #1

Oliver Lott

Sculpture - 42 x 32 x 30 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 12.6 x 11.8 inch

$4,034

Sculpture, Moth, Massimiliano Pelletti

Moth

Massimiliano Pelletti

Sculpture - 78 x 47 x 42 cm Sculpture - 30.7 x 18.5 x 16.5 inch

$83,043

Sculpture, Miroir, Nili Pincas

Miroir

Nili Pincas

Sculpture - 52 x 31 x 14 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 12.2 x 5.5 inch

$5,813

Sculpture, Jason, Anne Deval

Jason

Anne Deval

Sculpture - 200 x 35 x 28 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 13.8 x 11 inch

$23,727

Sculpture, Kiss, Michal Fuhrer

Kiss

Michal Fuhrer

Sculpture - 40 x 35 x 43 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 13.8 x 16.9 inch

$10,725

Sculpture, Odyssey, Mark Yale Harris

Odyssey

Mark Yale Harris

Sculpture - 25.4 x 68.6 x 17.8 cm Sculpture - 10 x 27 x 7 inch

$6,500

Sculpture, Le grand Saut, Gaya

Le grand Saut

Gaya

Sculpture - 21 x 15 x 13 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 5.9 x 5.1 inch

$415

Sculpture, Cavalier, Ousmane Dermé

Cavalier

Ousmane Dermé

Sculpture - 44 x 48 x 16 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 18.9 x 6.3 inch

$6,999

Sculpture, Oscar, Marie-Louise Sorbac

Oscar

Marie-Louise Sorbac

Sculpture - 28 x 29 x 30 cm Sculpture - 11 x 11.4 x 11.8 inch

$9,372

Sculpture, Hawk, Nicolas Kennett

Hawk

Nicolas Kennett

Sculpture - 35 x 37 x 40 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 14.6 x 15.7 inch

$4,983

Sculpture, Chrysalide 1, Josepha

Chrysalide 1

Josepha

Sculpture - 65 x 32 x 15 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 12.6 x 5.9 inch

$14,829

Sculpture, Break, Kazuhiko Tanaka

Break

Kazuhiko Tanaka

Sculpture - 8 x 8 x 8 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch

$332

Sculpture, Eel, Nicolas Kennett

Eel

Nicolas Kennett

Sculpture - 23 x 80 x 37 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 31.5 x 14.6 inch

$6,999

Sculpture, Axone no.2, David Umemoto

Axone no.2

David Umemoto

Sculpture - 45.7 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm Sculpture - 18 x 6 x 6 inch

$2,195

Sculpture, Coffee?, Kazuhiko Tanaka

Coffee?

Kazuhiko Tanaka

Sculpture - 8 x 8 x 8 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch

$332

Sculpture, Tribute, Kazuhiko Tanaka

Tribute

Kazuhiko Tanaka

Sculpture - 12 x 5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 2 x 2 inch

$380

Sculpture, Arión, Bernard Rives

Arión

Bernard Rives

Sculpture - 86 x 94 x 18 cm Sculpture - 33.9 x 37 x 7.1 inch

$17,795

Sculpture, Tango, Ousmane Dermé

Tango

Ousmane Dermé

Sculpture - 55 x 35 x 18 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 13.8 x 7.1 inch

$7,652

Sculpture, GPS, Kazuhiko Tanaka

GPS

Kazuhiko Tanaka

Sculpture - 8 x 8 x 8 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch

$332

Sculpture, Untitled, Karine Payette

Untitled

Karine Payette

Sculpture - 45.7 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm Sculpture - 18 x 14 x 10 inch

$9,491

Sculpture, Untitled, Karine Payette

Untitled

Karine Payette

Sculpture - 20.3 x 36.2 x 15.2 cm Sculpture - 8 x 14.25 x 6 inch

$4,152

Sculpture, Spelhunking, David Umemoto

Spelhunking

David Umemoto

Sculpture - 15.2 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm Sculpture - 6 x 6 x 6 inch

$2,195

Sculpture, Nucleus, David Umemoto

Nucleus

David Umemoto

Sculpture - 43.2 x 43.2 x 12.7 cm Sculpture - 17 x 17 x 5 inch

$2,966

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