Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl, Resin
20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene, Mixed Media
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Platinum
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Fiberboard, Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Textile, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic Polymer, Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Panel, Acrylic
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware, Glaze
2010s Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media, Polystyrene
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay
Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Paper
1950s Post-War Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Slip, Faience
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic Polymer, Glitter
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
Mid-18th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
1950s Post-War Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
18th Century Abstract Geometric Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Early 18th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Paper
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Other Medium
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
Bring Figurative Sculptures into Your Home
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
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