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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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Print, Réappropriation5, Kurar

Réappropriation5

Kurar

Print - 40 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$203

Print, Élévation, Kurar

Élévation

Kurar

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$203

Print, Élévation, Kurar

Élévation

Kurar

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

$417

Print, Canoe, Peter Doig

Canoe

Peter Doig

Print - 75 x 59.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.5 x 23.4 x 0 inch

$3,576

Print, 02.11.11, Chiara Santoro

02.11.11

Chiara Santoro

Print - 40 x 80 x 1.8 cm Print - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.7 inch

$930

Print, Friends, Hrair Gharib

Friends

Hrair Gharib

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$155

Print, Young Poet, Hrair Gharib

Young Poet

Hrair Gharib

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$155

Print, Jack and Jill, Banksy

Jack and Jill

Banksy

Print - 53.34 x 73.66 x 2.54 cm Print - 21 x 29 x 1 inch

$75,000

Print, Ember, Camille Dupont

Ember

Camille Dupont

Print - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$840

Print, Explosifs, Peter Klasen

Explosifs

Peter Klasen

Print - 38 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 15 x 11 x 0 inch

$417