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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Little Gulliver

Primorsko

Blue Door

Saturday

Le Soir

Post Mortem VI

Old country houses - Tuscany landscape painting

For Life, Love and Happiness

Beauté des îles

Femmes et feuilles (Women and leaves)

Entah

Kiss

Landscape 89

Flight at sunrise- Iron,copper,tufa

Passionnément

Marilyn Monroe

Paganini

Under The Umbrella Of Love

Allure, variations sur fond ocre

Joy to the soul

Garden of my soul

Amy

Thoughts

Violoncello e piano forte

Currency #198

Il fulmine

Guatemaltaise

No44 Spirit Series

Blooming pink almond branch

Deux sirènes

Symbol of freedom

Martijn Doolaard at his cabin

Le Rubis

La Samaritaine

Pierre de Rêve 2, Monotype

Untitled

Untitled, from The Song of Songs of King Solomon (hand signed lithograph)

Untitled, from The Song of Songs of King Solomon (hand signed lithograph)

Untitled, from The Song of Songs of King Solomon (hand signed lithograph)

Untitled, from The Song of Songs of King Solomon (hand signed lithograph)

C'est une Belle Journée

Mélodie orange

Je pense à toi

What If?

Bouquet bleu

Katare XXL

Lilac Arrangement

Manhattan Mary II (framed hand signed serigraph)

The Dream Team - Scrooge / Picsou, Mr Monopoly and Richie Rich in Brussels

Arrête tes singeries

Why is my bow so small?

The Slave (framed signed embossed serigraph with foil stamping)

Mademoiselle 37

Spring time

Ballerina No. 1, Series XXVI

Sakura III

A Different Angle

Sancerre

Traversée, Monotype

Sans titre

Mary Garden (framed signed embossed serigraph with foil stamping)

Ballerina No. 4, Series XXVI

Don't Go Anywhere (framed hand signed lithograph)

Gasp! So Good! (framed hand signed lithograph)

Your arms are like wings

Light step