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, Nelson Mandela, Peter Max

Peter Max

Painting - 45.7 x 40.6 cm Painting - 18 x 16 inch

€36,154

Painting, Le plongeon, Damien Berrard

Damien Berrard

Painting - 116 x 81 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 1 inch

€2,800

Painting, Snow picnic, Bill Stone

Bill Stone

Painting - 50.8 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 20 x 24 x 0.8 inch

€1,175

Painting, Melancholy 1, Aba Linus

Aba Linus

Painting - 96.5 x 96.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38 x 38 x 1 inch

€2,576 €1,932

Painting, Breath of Life, Aba Linus

Aba Linus

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

€2,576 €1,932

Painting, Soundless Echoes, Aba Linus

Aba Linus

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

€3,435 €2,576

Painting, She Scream, Aba Linus

Aba Linus

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch

€4,067 €3,051

Sculpture, Aurea, Robert Laemmel

Robert Laemmel

Sculpture - 70 x 40 x 40 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch

€1,400 €1,260

Painting, Aria, Angie Wright

Angie Wright

Painting - 69.9 x 119.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 27.5 x 47 x 2 inch

€2,703

Painting, Soulmates, Angie Wright

Angie Wright

Painting - 91.4 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 47 x 1 inch

€3,605

Painting, Band, Ajegbomogun Damilola

Ajegbomogun Damilola

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch

€3,480 €2,610

Painting, Cavaliere, Alexander Daniloff

Alexander Daniloff

Painting - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

€195 €166

Fine Art Drawings, Reciprocity 8, Agathe Wagner

Agathe Wagner

Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 33 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 13 x 0.4 inch

€500

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Agathe Wagner

Agathe Wagner

Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 46 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 18.1 inch

€600

Painting, Scoop 2, Agathe Wagner

Agathe Wagner

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

€1,000

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