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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Painting, Sans titre, Thierry  Dussac

Sans titre

Thierry Dussac

Painting - 200 x 150 x 5 cm Painting - 78.7 x 59.1 x 2 inch

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Painting, Portrait, Philippe Pasqua

Portrait

Philippe Pasqua

Painting - 73 x 54 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 21.3 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Sunny, Noar Noarnito

Sunny

Noar Noarnito

Painting - 80 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Johnny Depp, Martin

Johnny Depp

Martin

Painting - 100 x 100 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 inch

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Painting, Ray Charles, Martin

Ray Charles

Martin

Painting - 120 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

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Painting, Lock, Joachim Romain

Lock

Joachim Romain

Painting - 81 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Daba, Dada Wa

Daba

Dada Wa

Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Le Puits, Michaël Brack

Le Puits

Michaël Brack

Painting - 55 x 46 x 3 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Aquarium, Michaël Brack

Aquarium

Michaël Brack

Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Ballade en forêt, Zafi

Ballade en forêt

Zafi

Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 129, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 129

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 inch

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Painting, Untitled 1, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 1

Tarek Butayhi

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Sud Rose, Christian Vey

Sud Rose

Christian Vey

Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

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Painting, Insomnie, Michaël Brack

Insomnie

Michaël Brack

Painting - 46 x 38 x 5 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 2 inch

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Painting, Keen Audrey, 2Kyff

Keen Audrey

2Kyff

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Tango, Jorge Luis Alio

Tango

Jorge Luis Alio

Painting - 31 x 24 x 0.5 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.4 x 0.2 inch

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Painting, Devant la porte, Em'Ji

Devant la porte

Em'Ji

Painting - 58 x 33 x 4 cm Painting - 22.8 x 13 x 1.6 inch

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Painting, Table VIII, Xu WeiHua

Table VIII

Xu WeiHua

Painting - 30 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Table II, Xu WeiHua

Table II

Xu WeiHua

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Blessure, Michaël Brack

Blessure

Michaël Brack

Painting - 61 x 50 x 5 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 2 inch

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Painting, 2AM, Michaël Brack

2AM

Michaël Brack

Painting - 61 x 50 x 5 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 2 inch

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Painting, Dusk, Michaël Brack

Dusk

Michaël Brack

Painting - 54 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 21.3 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Jeanne , Robert Sgarra

Jeanne

Robert Sgarra

Painting - 165 x 115 x 4 cm Painting - 65 x 45.3 x 1.6 inch

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Painting, La forêt, Michaël Brack

La forêt

Michaël Brack

Painting - 50 x 61 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Masque, Michaël Brack

Masque

Michaël Brack

Painting - 73 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Sans titre 2, Raf Urban

Sans titre 2

Raf Urban

Painting - 33 x 31 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 12.2 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, La Traversée, RNST

La Traversée

RNST

Painting - 50 x 50 x 5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 2 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Oncle Fétide, Tim Burton

Oncle Fétide

Tim Burton

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, Silence, Christian Vey

Silence

Christian Vey

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Smile, Agathe Wagner

Smile

Agathe Wagner

Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, Toreros, Yves Duffour

Toreros

Yves Duffour

Painting - 55 x 46 x 3 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Toreros, Yves Duffour

Toreros

Yves Duffour

Painting - 73 x 92 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Maestro, Yves Duffour

Maestro

Yves Duffour

Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Torero, Yves Duffour

Torero

Yves Duffour

Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Live, Joachim Romain

Live

Joachim Romain

Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, 60.60, Michel Rauscher

60.60

Michel Rauscher

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Arezu, Russell Powell

Arezu

Russell Powell

Painting - 61 x 46 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 inch

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Painting, Sur les bâteaux, Marco

Sur les bâteaux

Marco

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

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