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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Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 7, Wang Fei

Wang Fei

Fine Art Drawings - 89 x 69 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 27.2 x 0.4 inch

€9,700

Fine Art Drawings, Intérieur, Paul Aïzpiri

Paul Aïzpiri

Fine Art Drawings - 35.5 x 34.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 13.6 inch

€800

Painting, La Guitariste, Jean Chapin

Jean Chapin

Painting - 18.8 x 15.3 x 0.3 cm Painting - 7.4 x 6 x 0.1 inch

€680

Fine Art Drawings, Isidore, Dominique Pourchet

Dominique Pourchet

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€195

Painting, Larry, Tom Tillcott

Tom Tillcott

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€1,950

Painting, The Cicada, Paolo Scaglioni

Paolo Scaglioni

Painting - 149.9 x 149.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 59 x 59 x 2 inch

€3,972

Painting, In a hug, Lucie Vackova

Lucie Vackova

Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€1,200

Painting, 8 EV, Joachim Romain

Joachim Romain

Painting - 65 x 54 x 6 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 2.4 inch

€2,300

Fine Art Drawings, Tramway, Anna Wardega

Anna Wardega

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 inch

€200

Painting, L’écoute, Anne Zamo

Anne Zamo

Painting - 65 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch

€1,500

Photography, Dolce Vita, Yves Hayat

Yves Hayat

Photography - 24 x 36 cm Photography - 9.4 x 14.2 inch

€2,200

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Reyner

Reyner

Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch

€700

Fine Art Drawings, The Blues Boss, Jay Russell

Jay Russell

Fine Art Drawings - 35.6 x 27.9 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 11 x 2 inch

€2,119

Painting, Woman at work, Julie Wende

Julie Wende

Painting - 40.6 x 30.5 x 0.8 cm Painting - 16 x 12 x 0.3 inch

€790

Fine Art Drawings, Maternity, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

Fine Art Drawings - 25.5 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10 x 8.3 inch

€6,500

Fine Art Drawings, Au jardin, Thomas Groslier

Thomas Groslier

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

€200

Painting, Solaris 1, Erwann Tirilly

Erwann Tirilly

Painting - 40 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

€2,800

Fine Art Drawings, Flying Machine, Jim Keifer

Jim Keifer

Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4.5 x 4.5 x 2 inch

€883

Painting, Sans titre, Jean Rustin

Jean Rustin

Painting - 41 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch

€11,000

Sculpture, Korn, Joel Bostaetter

Joel Bostaetter

Sculpture - 100 x 110 x 15 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 43.3 x 5.9 inch

€900

Painting, Portrait #11, Giusy Lopez

Giusy Lopez

Painting - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€690

Painting, Pink Dip, Katherine Russell

Katherine Russell

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1 inch

€950

Painting, Sarchiaponi, Kotcha Kotte

Kotcha Kotte

Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€380

Print, Magritte's Door, Koak

Koak

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

€360

Painting, Masque #1, Zahra Zeinali

Zahra Zeinali

Painting - 122 x 153 x 5 cm Painting - 48 x 60.2 x 2 inch

€7,200

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Pep Canyellas

Pep Canyellas

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 70 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 27.6 inch

€2,400

Painting, Paysage animé, Sartorelli

Sartorelli

Painting - 54 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

€1,404

Painting, Bise sur le lac, Haag

Haag

Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

€1,359

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