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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Gérald Panighi
Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 29 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch
$1,143
Serge Pahnke
Fine Art Drawings - 28.5 x 39.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.2 x 15.6 x 0.1 inch
$905
Emile-François Chambon
Fine Art Drawings - 34.5 x 24.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.6 x 9.6 x 0.1 inch
$815
Isabelle Floch
Fine Art Drawings - 130 x 90 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 51.2 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,213
Ildebrando Urbani
Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 21.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.4 x 8.5 x 0.1 inch
$361
Maurice Barraud
Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 18.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.1 x 7.3 x 0.1 inch
$905
Jean Dreyfus-Stern
Fine Art Drawings - 37 x 32 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.6 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
$421
Antonio Mellone
Fine Art Drawings - 48.5 x 33.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.1 x 13.2 x 0.1 inch
$481
Louis Berthomme Saint-Andre
Fine Art Drawings - 24.5 x 23 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.6 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
$301
Valeria Radzievska
Fine Art Drawings - 25.4 x 35.6 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10 x 14 x 0.2 inch
$350
Carl Albert Angst
Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 17 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$517
Chahrazed Fekih
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$2,287
Tanya Sviatlichnaya
Fine Art Drawings - 54 x 38 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.3 x 15 x 0 inch
$1,023 $921
Paul César Helleu
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$11,435
Karim Benchebra
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$2,046
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LosOtros Mj Tom
Fine Art Drawings - 200 x 100 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 78.7 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
$3,130
Wang Kai Chen
Fine Art Drawings - 85 x 65 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 33.5 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch
$3,370
Jose Luis De la Barra Bellido
Fine Art Drawings - 40.6 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16 x 12 x 1 inch
$300
Mirco Marcacci
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$1,071
Gabriel Moreno
Fine Art Drawings - 200 x 200 x 7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 78.7 x 78.7 x 2.8 inch
$42,128
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 69.5 x 49.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.4 x 19.5 x 0 inch
$614 $485
