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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Sculpture, Blue Heart, cObo

cObo

Sculpture - 25.9 x 15 x 17 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.9 x 6.7 inch

$975

Sculpture, Équilibre, Valérie Hadida

Valérie Hadida

Sculpture - 40 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

$8,289

Sculpture, L'éléphant, Pierre Gimenez

Pierre Gimenez

Sculpture - 30 x 34 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 13.4 x 3.9 inch

$2,682

Sculpture, Bague M. Chat, M.Chat

M.Chat

Sculpture - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm Sculpture - 1 x 0.8 x 0.8 inch

$1,195

Sculpture, Eureka, Lieven D'Haese

Lieven D'Haese

Sculpture - 52 x 23 x 27 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 9.1 x 10.6 inch

$7,679

Sculpture, Daydream, Johannes Nielsen

Johannes Nielsen

Sculpture - 10 x 5.5 x 6 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 2.2 x 2.4 inch

$775

Sculpture, Protection, Ousmane Dermé

Ousmane Dermé

Sculpture - 19 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$1,707

Sculpture, Mauka, Anne Rabion

Anne Rabion

Sculpture - 25 x 11 x 10 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 4.3 x 3.9 inch

$914

Sculpture, Les copines, Sophie Barut

Sophie Barut

Sculpture - 5 x 14 x 8 cm Sculpture - 2 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch

$975

Sculpture, Cha'tourbillonne, Lolek

Lolek

Sculpture - 27 x 9 x 20 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 3.5 x 7.9 inch

$2,865

Sculpture, 24-Circus, Alain Signori

Alain Signori

Sculpture - 29 x 21 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 8.3 x 1.6 inch

$731

Sculpture, Jaguar head, Chris Tap

Chris Tap

Sculpture - 21 x 19 x 26 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 7.5 x 10.2 inch

$4,266

Sculpture, Joy, Maureen Langley

Joy

Maureen Langley

Sculpture - 35.5 x 24 x 9 cm Sculpture - 14 x 9.4 x 3.5 inch

$700

Sculpture, Douceur d'Enfance, Manoyan

Manoyan

Sculpture - 39 x 10 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 3.9 x 7.9 inch

$3,413

Sculpture, Trafic, Levalet

Levalet

Sculpture - 44 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$2,438

Sculpture, Goddess, Kaloyan Bushev

Kaloyan Bushev

Sculpture - 53 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$4,632

Sculpture, Diamond (Red), Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons

Sculpture - 32.4 x 39.2 cm Sculpture - 12.8 x 15.4 inch

$21,941

Sculpture, L'outil, Pascal Billard

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 25 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch

$902

Sculpture, Discobole, André Michel

André Michel

Sculpture - 28 x 18 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.1 x 4.7 inch

$780

Sculpture, Senza titolo, Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

Sculpture - 34.5 x 37.7 x 30.7 cm Sculpture - 13.6 x 14.8 x 12.1 inch

$36,568

Sculpture, Loup, Christiane Guerry

Christiane Guerry

Sculpture - 54 x 46 x 10 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 18.1 x 3.9 inch

$634

Sculpture, L.o.v.e, Maurizio Cattelan

Maurizio Cattelan

Sculpture - 40 x 18 x 18 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 7.1 x 7.1 inch

$1,585

Sculpture, Tête au carré, Gil.S

Gil.S

Sculpture - 40 x 31 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 12.2 x 7.9 inch

$731

Sculpture, King Kong, Yaniv Edery

Yaniv Edery

Sculpture - 70 x 70 x 60 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 27.6 x 23.6 inch

$84,716

Sculpture, Carter, Nanan

Nanan

Sculpture - 29 x 19 x 18 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 7.5 x 7.1 inch

$1,646

Sculpture, Xango, Nimrod Messeg

Nimrod Messeg

Sculpture - 117 x 51 x 28 cm Sculpture - 46.1 x 20.1 x 11 inch

$23,160

Sculpture, Nocturne, Deville-Chabrolle

Deville-Chabrolle

Sculpture - 23 x 12 x 10 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch

$5,973

Sculpture, Roads, Malin Malinov

Malin Malinov

Sculpture - 62 x 42 x 20 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 16.5 x 7.9 inch

$15,237

Sculpture, Les baigneuses, Micke

Micke

Sculpture - 24 x 11 x 9 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 4.3 x 3.5 inch

$878

Sculpture, Fakaté, Anne Millot

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 42 x 40 x 11 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 15.7 x 4.3 inch

$1,950

Sculpture, Sabi noir, Terres Meres

Terres Meres

Sculpture - 34.5 x 18.5 cm Sculpture - 13.6 x 7.3 inch

$695

Sculpture, Nubian Queen, H. R. Giger

H. R. Giger

Sculpture - 60 x 41 x 16 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 16.1 x 6.3 inch

$18,829

Sculpture, Oiseau et serpent, Corneille

Corneille

Sculpture - 80 x 110 x 45 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 43.3 x 17.7 inch

$44,857

Sculpture, Stand By Me, Hedwige Leroux

Hedwige Leroux

Sculpture - 85 x 20 x 45 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 7.9 x 17.7 inch

$14,505

Sculpture, Rap, Bruno Cantais

Rap

Bruno Cantais

Sculpture - 25 x 9 x 15 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 3.5 x 5.9 inch

$244

Sculpture, Kiss III, Tom Hiscocks

Tom Hiscocks

Sculpture - 200 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$22,185

Sculpture, Tête de lion, Ronceval

Ronceval

Sculpture - 23 x 21 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 8.3 x 5.5 inch

$2,255

Sculpture, Silver Peace, Cali

Cali

Sculpture - 110 x 110 x 20 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 43.3 x 7.9 inch

$14,993

Sculpture, La ballerine, Ivan Kulinski

Ivan Kulinski

Sculpture - 38 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch

$3,047

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