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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Isa

Femme orange

L’homme de terre

Les fumeuses de La Havane en discussion Olga debout et accoudée

Shake it off - with grace and dedication

Illusion of freedom

Mystique Torso - (Bronze No. 2 of 10)

N° 171

Cernunnos, monumental

La danse des nymphes - trio

Buste de femme

Tête-genou Janu sirasana

Sumatori

Chica'Go !

La lecture

The Big Fish

Hippopotamus

L'attente 30

At the training room

Heavenly in Love

Belle de nuit

Buste homme Aluminium

Petit torse vert

Ceramic figurative sculpture Candle Flame

Dreaming girl

Étude Corps Féminin 12

Étude Corps féminin 11

Heart of the Horizon

L'attente 30 (3)

Dolie aux nattes,

Yvelines

L'attente de la vague

P6

P1

Pieces of me - Sarah

Pieces of me - Marie-Christiane

You Spell On Me

Free Ways of Being

JoŸau 53 Original EA IV/IV

JoŸau 51 Original EA IV/IV

Simulacrum

Female Figurine - Aluminum

Rêverie

Marianne

The big bang

Libra

Baigneuse

Figure debout bras levés VI

If I choose the easy way

Repos

Bronze Figurine of a Woman

Semeuse de foudre 2/8

Audace 3/8

Grande Figure assise I

Bronze relief

En Marche

La Danse de l’Amour

Carrousel

Heart of the Horizon (Green version)

Love is Love

Cachou - Sculpture portrait et corps de femme

Bridge

Homo Somnium

Morning

P9

P8