Figurative Sculptures
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Thread, Found Objects
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware, Glaze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Copper
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
1950s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
1970s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Gesso, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Paint, Precious Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1990s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Organic Material, Mixed Media
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Granite, Bronze
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
2010s Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Enamel
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Copper
1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Mid-20th Century Arte Povera Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Iron
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
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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