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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Beretta - Lenticular print
James Chiew
Print - 60 x 120 x 2 cm Print - 23.6 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
€3,550
Hommage à John Wayne, aquagravure originale
Raymond Waydelich
Print - 32 x 64 x 0.5 cm Print - 12.6 x 25.2 x 0.2 inch
€750
Opera Grafica, 1959-1971
Marino Marini
Print - 74 x 54 x 2 cm Print - 29.1 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
€24,000
Opening Night On Broadway
LeRoy Neiman
Print - 95.3 x 119.4 x 0.3 cm Print - 37.5 x 47 x 0.1 inch
€2,710
Bouquet au Vase de Porcelaine
Claude Gaveau
Print - 72 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print - 28.3 x 22 x 0.1 inch
€450
Lunaria - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Christophe Malsert
Print - 150 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€1,800
Eden House - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Christophe Malsert
Print - 150 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€1,800
Capsule Dior - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Christophe Malsert
Print - 150 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€1,800
Capsule Rolex - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Christophe Malsert
Print - 150 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€1,800
Capsule Hermès - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Christophe Malsert
Print - 150 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€1,800
I drink to make people more interesting
The Connor Brothers
Print - 130 x 90 cm Print - 51.2 x 35.4 inch
€2,750
Uno strano cocktail
Salvatore Mangione (Salvo)
Print - 80 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0 inch
€900
In the Golden Cages of Sleep
Mierzwa Dariusz
Print - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
€545
Montana Gold (Teal) Handfinished
James Bullough
Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€600
Two coureurs à fond ! Deux coureurs de fond foncent vers l’arrivée de cette course entre deux cons qui croient que ce qu’ils font c’est toujours dans le ton sans se poser de questions ! Courir à fond “la caisse”, à fond les ballons !
Robert Combas
Print - 57 x 76 x 0.01 cm Print - 22.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch
€3,600
Étagères - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Jean-Philippe Henric
Print - 180 x 135 x 1 cm Print - 70.9 x 53.1 x 0.4 inch
€2,100
Blue, pink, green, orange happy Horses Rose, Orange, Bleu, Vert 2006 Quatre Chevaux Joyeux
Frédéric Menguy
Print - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Print - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch
€690
Theotokos, Wilton Revisited
Aurèle de Paladines
Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.3 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.1 inch
€300
Étude pour les courts de tennis.
Valerio Adami
Print - 26.5 x 56.5 x 0.5 cm Print - 10.4 x 22.2 x 0.2 inch
€400
Martin Whatson Connection Dk Grey (Unique aHand Finished Screen Print)
Martin Whatson
Print - 74.9 x 54.4 x 0.3 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.4 x 0.1 inch
€4,082
Côté Bassin - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€3,450
La Pinasse - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€3,450
La cabane du bassin - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€3,450
Ville d'hiver - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
€3,450