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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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Painting, Aladdin Sane, Appaloosa

Appaloosa

Painting . 61 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 24 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€870

Painting, Queen 26 - 4, Kim Soo Young

Kim Soo Young

Painting . 177 x 114 x 0.1 cm Painting . 69.7 x 44.9 x 0 inch

€7,300

Painting, Bouddha, Bengt Lindström

Bengt Lindström

Painting . 190 x 140 x 3 cm Painting . 74.8 x 55.1 x 1.2 inch

€29,500

Print, Tomorrow, RNST

RNST

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€290 €276

Painting, Ataraxie, Lewis Gibson

Lewis Gibson

Painting . 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting . 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

€2,000

Fine Art Drawings, Paris, Antoni Vives Fierro

Antoni Vives Fierro

Fine Art Drawings . 18 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 7.1 x 9.4 x 0 inch

€450

Painting, Drive fast, Appaloosa

Appaloosa

Painting . 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

€1,900

Painting, Zayn, Ahmed Art

Ahmed Art

Painting . 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

€590

Painting, Mirror, Victor Morawo

Victor Morawo

Painting . 61 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting . 24 x 24 x 1 inch

€1,067

Painting, Homme et enfant, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Painting . 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€2,000 €1,600

Sculpture, Motherhood, Gaya Lastovjak

Gaya Lastovjak

Sculpture . 100 x 70 x 12 cm Sculpture . 39.4 x 27.6 x 4.7 inch

€6,900

Photography, No title, Philippe Pasqua

Philippe Pasqua

Photography . 200 x 156 x 1 cm Photography . 78.7 x 61.4 x 0.4 inch

€15,000 €7,500

Painting, Paresse, Appaloosa

Appaloosa

Painting . 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting . 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

€1,350

Fine Art Drawings, Barb - 08, Barberousse

Barberousse

Fine Art Drawings . 24.5 x 32.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings . 9.6 x 12.8 x 0.1 inch

€350

Fine Art Drawings, George Sand, Claudine Loquen

Claudine Loquen

Fine Art Drawings . 15 x 10 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 5.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch

€240

Painting, Velvet static, Axel Traverso

Axel Traverso

Painting . 97 x 130 x 2 cm Painting . 38.2 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch

€6,700

Fine Art Drawings, Queen 12346, Kim Soo Young

Kim Soo Young

Fine Art Drawings . 38 x 38 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings . 15 x 15 x 1.2 inch

€1,200

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled (1), Jules Be Kuti

Jules Be Kuti

Fine Art Drawings . 30 x 40 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

€580

Painting, La Revanche, Clara Breuil

Clara Breuil

Painting . 80 x 80 x 5 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch

€4,000

Fine Art Drawings, Queen 1024, Kim Soo Young

Kim Soo Young

Fine Art Drawings . 38 x 38 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings . 15 x 15 x 1.2 inch

€1,200

Painting, Serie geisha 00095, Josep Pozo

Josep Pozo

Painting . 122 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting . 48 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch

€2,200 €1,760

Painting, Solicitude, Akande John

Akande John

Painting . 106.7 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting . 42 x 36 x 1 inch

€3,712

Fine Art Drawings, Queen 12345, Kim Soo Young

Kim Soo Young

Fine Art Drawings . 38 x 38 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings . 15 x 15 x 1.2 inch

€1,200

Painting, Out of shape, Axel Traverso

Axel Traverso

Painting . 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

€5,500

Fine Art Drawings, Porto Pollo, Galya Popova

Galya Popova

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 58 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 22.8 x 0 inch

€1,080

Photography, Halcyon, Guy Sargent

Guy Sargent

Photography . 90 x 112 x 0.2 cm Photography . 35.4 x 44.1 x 0.1 inch

€917

Fine Art Drawings, Wrong direction, Kateryna Kostyk

Kateryna Kostyk

Fine Art Drawings . 60 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 23.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

€2,250

Painting, Soba, HIroomi Ito

HIroomi Ito

Painting . 40 x 20 x 4 cm Painting . 15.7 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch

€3,628

Painting, Pop up # 2, Pascal Marlin

Pascal Marlin

Painting . 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Painting . 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

€250 €200

Fine Art Drawings, Palermo_6, Galya Popova

Galya Popova

Fine Art Drawings . 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€1,700

Fine Art Drawings, Oscuridad, Luis Maraver

Luis Maraver

Fine Art Drawings . 114 x 87 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings . 44.9 x 34.3 x 1.2 inch

€3,500

Fine Art Drawings, Simone Veil, Claudine Loquen

Claudine Loquen

Fine Art Drawings . 15 x 10 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 5.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch

€240

Painting, Arum, Virginie Cadoret

Virginie Cadoret

Painting . 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€530

Photography, No title, Philippe Pasqua

Philippe Pasqua

Photography . 200 x 156 x 1 cm Photography . 78.7 x 61.4 x 0.4 inch

€12,000 €6,000

Painting, Queen 26 - 3, Kim Soo Young

Kim Soo Young

Painting . 177 x 114 x 0.1 cm Painting . 69.7 x 44.9 x 0 inch

€7,300