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.
Save your search and find it in your favorites
Save your search to find it quickly
Saved search
Your search is accessible from the favorites tab > My favorite searches
Unsaved search
A problem occurred
Autoportrait aviaire
Hatem Akrout
Painting - 120 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,000
The Serenity of Sorrow
Michael Vincent Manalo
Photography - 45.7 x 40.6 cm Photography - 18 x 16 inch
€750
Mihail (Chemiakin)
Konstantin Bokov
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 1 inch
€8,918
Buveur de songes
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 65 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
€3,500
Reciprocity
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
€950
Reciprocity2
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
Terre-plein central
Harald Wolff
Painting - 150 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€3,500
Plage Carlton 1940, Sikado
Chisa
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch
€4,500
Escena interior. Solstickan
Miquel Wert
Fine Art Drawings - 81 x 116 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 31.9 x 45.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,500
Triptyque 120.120
Michel Rauscher
Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
€5,500
Personnage au discours fumeux
Georges Bru
Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.5 x 9.4 inch
€1,250
Wild style
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch
€5,000
Lorsque mon coeur fait boom
Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€4,000
Requiem for a Dream
Docteur Bergman
Painting - 46 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€580
Récup
Guillaume Chansarel (Guiyome)
Fine Art Drawings - 89 x 116 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 45.7 x 1.2 inch
€5,100
Silent Soul (01)
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€600
Dark Embrace
Mark Carpenter
Fine Art Drawings - 8 x 10 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 3.1 x 3.9 x 0.2 inch
€80
Adam et Eve love in Paris
Patricia Molinaro
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€250
Aesthetic encounter III
Silvia Cuello
Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 22 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 8.7 inch
€460
Pourquoi pas des petits pois
Maxime Frairot
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
€360
Muhammad Ali - Rumble in the Jungle
Pure Evil
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.5 inch
€2,474
Valerie Solanas' Nightmare (Andy Warhol)
Pure Evil
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.5 inch
€2,474
Tendrement
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,700
Oscillant
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,700
Homme de profil
Isabella Kretzdorn
Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 46 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
€950
Homme pensif
Isabella Kretzdorn
Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 46 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
€950
Jeune fille à la serviette
Eugène Bégarat
Painting - 35 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,900
Way of life...
Jean-Philippe Berger
Painting - 80 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
Sold
Ne me retiens pas
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
Sold
L'homme rouge
Nicolas Fropo de Habart
Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
Sold