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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Print, Submission, Nigel Howlett

Nigel Howlett

Print - 46.99 x 41.6 x 1 cm Print - 18.5 x 16.4 x 0.4 inch

$4,950

Print, The Reader, Dana Schutz

Dana Schutz

Print - 76 x 64 cm Print - 29.9 x 25.2 inch

$5,042

Print, Future, Raphael Soyer

Raphael Soyer

Print - 43.2 x 27.9 x 5.1 cm Print - 17 x 11 x 2 inch

$1,800

Print, Geisha, Adriana Naveh

Adriana Naveh

Print - 44.5 x 68.5 x 5 cm Print - 17.5 x 27 x 2 inch

$1,250

Print, Yankee Flame, Ben Schonzeit

Ben Schonzeit

Print - 76.2 x 56.5 x 0.3 cm Print - 30 x 22.25 x 0.1 inch

$1,125

Print, Lady Rose, Lawal Ibrahim

Lawal Ibrahim

Print - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Print - 36 x 24 x 1 inch

$2,200

Print, Magritte's Door, Koak

Koak

Print - 30 x 24 cm Print - 11.8 x 9.4 inch

$432

Print, Dry Martini, Rene Lalonde

Rene Lalonde

Print - 91.4 x 55.9 x 5.1 cm Print - 36 x 22 x 2 inch

$2,300

Print, Lovers, Samy Briss

Samy Briss

Print - 30.5 x 33 x 0.5 cm Print - 12 x 13 x 0.2 inch

$285

Print, Space Jetlag, Griffin76

Griffin76

Print - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$600

Print, Peacemaker, SeiLeise

SeiLeise

Print - 76 x 56 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 inch

$324

Print, Swayed, Jason Newsted

Jason Newsted

Print - 121.9 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm Print - 48 x 40 x 2 inch

$2,200

Print, Jaguar, Frank E Hollywood

Frank E Hollywood

Print - 90 x 76 x 0.2 cm Print - 35.4 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

$1,074

Print, Two of You, Aks Misyuta

Aks Misyuta

Print - 84 x 70 cm Print - 33.1 x 27.6 inch

$1,337

Print, Tahliah, Rute Merk

Rute Merk

Print - 96 x 70 cm Print - 37.8 x 27.6 inch

$1,401

Print, Hoop Dreams, Jack Moore

Jack Moore

Print - 50 x 42 x 2.54 cm Print - 19.7 x 16.5 x 1 inch

$1,250 $1,000

Print, Vintage Port, Nobu Haihara

Nobu Haihara

Print - 43.2 x 25.4 x 5.1 cm Print - 17 x 10 x 2 inch

$1,150

Print, Deja Vu, 1.10, James Ulmer

James Ulmer

Print - 76.2 x 55.9 x 2.54 cm Print - 30 x 22 x 1 inch

$6,500

Print, Untitled II, Luis Caballero

Luis Caballero

Print - 38.1 x 27.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 15 x 10.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,000

Print, Rolex, Cxmpaign

Cxmpaign

Print - 90 x 60 x 5 cm Print - 35.4 x 23.6 x 2 inch

$2,401

Print, Cinderella, Rita Briansky

Rita Briansky

Print - 22.9 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm Print - 9 x 6 x 2 inch

$1,200

Print, Beauty, Olga Goncharova

Olga Goncharova

Print - 80 x 60 x 1.5 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch

$500

Print, Hot Blue Bath, Jordi Ribes

Jordi Ribes

Print - 85.03 x 75 x 2 cm Print - 33.5 x 29.5 x 0.8 inch

$3,500

Print, Aida, Paul Raats

Paul Raats

Print - 120 x 90 x 3 cm Print - 47.2 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$7,803

Print, Bart Simpson, Flog

Flog

Print - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$1,080

Print, Aurora, Silviya Radeva

Silviya Radeva

Print - 50 x 35 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

$228

Print, Priority, Chris Marmier

Chris Marmier

Print - 100 x 70 cm Print - 39.4 x 27.6 inch

$359

Print, Speculum nigrum, Auste

Auste

Print - 65 x 55 x 0.5 cm Print - 25.6 x 21.7 x 0.2 inch

$1,921

Print, Hounfleur, Luis Amer

Luis Amer

Print - 39 x 97 x 1 cm Print - 15.4 x 38.2 x 0.4 inch

$180

Print, Violet, Enrica Ciffo

Enrica Ciffo

Print - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$300 $270

Print, Untitled, Alicia Viñas

Alicia Viñas

Print - 44 x 34 cm Print - 17.3 x 13.4 inch

$276

Print, Untitled, Vallejo

Vallejo

Print - 59 x 48 cm Print - 23.2 x 18.9 inch

$240

Print, The seaty, Pablito Zago

Pablito Zago

Print - 50 x 64 cm Print - 19.7 x 25.2 inch

$300

Print, Quiet Moon, Ann Craven

Ann Craven

Print - 85.09 x 68.58 cm Print - 33.5 x 27 inch

$5,031