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.
Save your search and find it in your favorites
Save your search to find it quickly
Saved search
Your search is accessible from the favorites tab > My favorite searches
Unsaved search
A problem occurred
La danse des nymphes - trio 50 cm 4B (1)
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 56 x 35 x 20 cm Sculpture - 22 x 13.8 x 7.9 inch
€3,000
Before and After
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 205 x 95 x 115 cm Sculpture - 80.7 x 37.4 x 45.3 inch
€24,000
Reach Out (Wood)
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 220 x 55 x 90 cm Sculpture - 86.6 x 21.7 x 35.4 inch
€25,000
Close 2 Me (Gold version)
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 180 x 60 x 25 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 23.6 x 9.8 inch
€14,000
If I choose the easy way (Gold version)
Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 94 x 50 x 20 cm Sculpture - 37 x 19.7 x 7.9 inch
€14,000
Belle endormie 2024
Sylvie Bourely
Sculpture - 12 x 50 x 19 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 19.7 x 7.5 inch
€1,500
Soar - Life Size
Paige Bradley
Sculpture - 224.8 x 71.1 x 96.5 cm Sculpture - 88.5 x 28 x 38 inch
€83,468
Danseur
Martine Lingelser-Schmidt
Sculpture - 14 x 22 x 9 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 8.7 x 3.5 inch
€1,000
Toute une vie
Jean-Pierre Loubet
Sculpture - 32 x 15 x 14 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 5.9 x 5.5 inch
€4,000
3 Figures assises I
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 42 x 49 x 16 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 19.3 x 6.3 inch
€9,500
3 figures debout VI
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 64 x 17 x 15 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 6.7 x 5.9 inch
€6,600
Grande figure debout I
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 135 x 28 x 27 cm Sculpture - 53.1 x 11 x 10.6 inch
€11,100
Grande Figure Debout II
Pierre Yermia
Sculpture - 140 x 26 x 24 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 10.2 x 9.4 inch
€11,400
Nacimiento (Naissance)
Manuel Martí Moreno
Sculpture - 34 x 123 x 57 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 48.4 x 22.4 inch
€11,700
Conflit intérieur - Corps en mouvement
Pauline Baste Morand
Sculpture - 12 x 29 x 10 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 11.4 x 3.9 inch
€3,300
Mademoiselle
Martine Lingelser-Schmidt
Sculpture - 36 x 23 x 7 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 9.1 x 2.8 inch
€1,200
Pas d’bleu
Martine Lingelser-Schmidt
Sculpture - 20 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch
€1,000
Encreuse d’Ombres
Grégory Poussier
Sculpture - 55 x 85 x 45 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 33.5 x 17.7 inch
€15,000
La Chorégraphe d’Oiseaux
Grégory Poussier
Sculpture - 66 x 25 x 27 cm Sculpture - 26 x 9.8 x 10.6 inch
€9,000
Classic Torso
Aloyzas Smilingis
Sculpture - 34 x 22 x 16 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 8.7 x 6.3 inch
€9,000
La danseuse de cabaret assise
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 30 x 10 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.9 x 7.9 inch
€3,000
La danseuse de cabaret assise
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 30 x 10 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.9 x 7.9 inch
€3,000
La Danseuse de Cabaret
Patricia Grangier
Sculpture - 52 x 20 x 22 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 7.9 x 8.7 inch
€3,000
Discus thrower's torso
Barry Davies
Sculpture - 60 x 48 x 25 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 18.9 x 9.8 inch
€11,745
Union
Franceleine Debellefontaine
Sculpture - 39 x 18 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 7.1 x 4.7 inch
€4,800
Fragment Escultòric Nº 4
Esteve Prat Paz
Sculpture - 90 x 50 x 5 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 19.7 x 2 inch
€400
Je suis parce que nous sommes
Claude Justamon
Sculpture - 80 x 57 x 34 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 22.4 x 13.4 inch
€18,200
Étude Buste 11
Sandrine Verdier
Sculpture - 40 x 26 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 10.2 x 7.9 inch
€6,350
JoŸau 63 Original 4/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 7 x 3 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2.8 x 1.2 x 2 inch
€450
Floating of Thoughts
Binbin Liang
Sculpture - 79 x 48 x 55 cm Sculpture - 31.1 x 18.9 x 21.7 inch
€12,500
Our Social Distance - Gold Edition (s)
Studio Cyano Dumarais by Marc De Corte
Sculpture - 40 x 18 x 18 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 7.1 x 7.1 inch
€2,900
Venus de Mile
Les Frères Guinet
Sculpture - 110 x 33 x 26 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 13 x 10.2 inch
€8,000
![Sculpture, Buried Passion [his endless dreams], Coarse](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2302903_1_grid.jpg)
Buried Passion [his endless dreams]
Coarse
Sculpture - 58 x 32 x 19 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 12.6 x 7.5 inch
€771
Danaé, hommage à Rembrandt
Damien Berrard
Sculpture - 10 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
€350
Marianne à la Rose 1/8
Marcos Rodrigo
Sculpture - 67.5 x 29 x 19 cm Sculpture - 26.6 x 11.4 x 7.5 inch
€2,650
Dancer Attraction II
Yann Guillon
Sculpture - 35 x 23 x 9 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 9.1 x 3.5 inch
€2,650
Sur la rive du temps
Claude Justamon
Sculpture - 55 x 75 x 39 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 29.5 x 15.4 inch
€11,700
JoŸau 58 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 58 Original 5/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 49 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450