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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Ceramic figurative sculpture Candle Flame

Tigress

Venus

Le point du jour

Partir

Torso

Jeune femme au repos

Semeuse de foudre 2/8

Audace 3/8

Buste de femme

Tête-genou Janu sirasana

Shake it off - with grace and dedication

La lecture

Koré

L’éveil

Isa

Claudinette (La Cosmonaute)

N° 171

Femme orange

Mystique Torso - (Bronze No. 2 of 10)

Hippopotamus

Illusion of freedom

Heart of the Horizon (Green version)

Petit torse vert

L'attente 30

At the training room

La danse des nymphes - trio

Love is Love

Étude Corps Féminin 12

Étude Corps féminin 11

Dreaming girl

Pieces of me - Sarah

Pieces of me - Marie-Christiane

Higher Expectations II

You Spell On Me

T For Trust

Free Ways of Being

Plus jamais seuls

L'attente 30 (3)

Dolie aux nattes,

Yvelines

Simulacrum

Female Figurine - Aluminum

P6

P1

Repos

Encreuse d’Ombres

La Chorégraphe d’Oiseaux

Boy

Libra

Origine

Asclepios

Soar (third life)

Étude Buste 12

Étude Buste 20

Standing ballerina

If I choose the easy way

Marianne

Bronze Figurine of a Woman

Yo y Mama

The Cross

Retourne Toi

Figure debout bras levés VI

Bronze relief

Rêverie

JoŸau 53 Original EA IV/IV