Figurative Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Automotive Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Epoxy Resin, Found Objects, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Papier Mâché, Canvas, Newsprint
1970s Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Oil, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl, Resin
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Paper, LED Light, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Luster, Glaze
1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glaze, Stoneware, Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Faience, Cotton
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Oil, Acrylic, Papier Mâché
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Iron
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glaze, Clay
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Enamel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Enamel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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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