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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Thème : Solitude

Indira with Red Hair. Mounted on aluminum/plexiglass

Fond de coquelicots - Champs de fleurs

Clown

Anse l'Etang (Martinique)

Over like VI

A l'orée du village

Majorca coast

3 Milliards

Still life

Le Jaguar

Into the Waves, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Carry On Tea Break

Chimère dans un azur vert de patates cosmiques bleues... + cadre T'es vu, patate crue!

Liberté, Mon Amour

Au bord de l’eau III

Vintage Port

You know, i can be blue, or not...

Parallel lives, Painting, Oil on canvas

Sin City - Marv

Sans titre

3-1-17

Portrait of Lady

Self Portrait

Guillaume

Sous le fromager

Namaste

Donnina con cappello

Chemin au bord de l'eau

Le Petit déjeuner

Basking in the Limelight

Untitled

Farbsprinnen [Filature de couleurs]

Belle d'Orchidees

The Rush

Birch Forest IV small

Waltz #2

Cerises sur étagère

Woman

Violet Face

Les blés de Puplinge, Genève

David Hockney enjoying Oysters, Champagne and a Cigar at Glyndbourne Opera House lawn

Village de pêcheurs et réparation des bateaux - côte amalfitaine

Natale in Sicilia

Mientras llega la calma

Three

Lipari

Epis de maïs

L'orée du sentier

Untitled II

Rolex

Don Quixote

Beflowered I

Cinderella

Passage du Maison

Jazz up with Vermeer

Dance Etude

Achilles assailed Hector - Troy - Epic - Mytology

Serpent de l'Église XVII°

Personnages B't X n°1

Afternoon Coffee

Immediate Family

Casa al mare

Queen

Fête de village avec ramasseur de broussailles

Basilique Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venise