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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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Figure-Totem

The Angler

Je t’offre mon coeur

Je t’offre mon coeur (1)

Je t’offre mon coeur

Je t’offre mon coeur

Man in coat

Super Controller

Alter Ego Token Cactus

Alter Ego Token Cilindro

Alter Ego Token Macchinina

Alter Ego Token Ditale

Alter Ego Token Scarpa

L'Ange Gardien

Camille

2020 n°5/8

Un vent de légèreté

Danse

Olé Olé Big Bull

Trois soeurs

Avec éclat

Toni le gorille

Truka classique PM

Truka Vénus

Global Warning (Chrome Rose)

Hydro erosion

Jade

Grand hippopotame

Dreams

Dante

Pink girl

Dutch boy with a hat

But A Dream That's Getting Cold (2)

But A Dream That's Getting Cold (1)

Ecce homo

Corail géant lumineux

Truka classique

Le Pascal

Rhino Danseur BM XL

Sab

Aileron

Jane

Magica Senna

Paz Amarilla

Rearing Horse

Orang Hutan : L’Homme de la Forêt

Orpheus alone.

Motherhood, a creative force of divine origin

Sleep

RedKiss

Feeder III

Arachne Metamorphosis

Kiss

Herriet

Artemis

Woman with book

Petite Femme Chiffonnèe (bronze)

Seeking Solace & Sharks in the Water. From the Behind Closed Doors Series

Ombre

Hera II

L'envol

Seane III

Rise with the breeze

Swami II

L'adolescente debout

Light breeze