Figurative Sculptures
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Stoneware, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze
1910s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
Early 1900s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic
1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Enamel
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Fabric, Found Objects
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Other Medium
Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Other Medium
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Stoneware, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Found Objects, Acrylic
1950s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crayon, Watercolor, Porcelain, Glaze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crayon, Watercolor, Porcelain, Glaze
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze
1910s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Plaster
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
1910s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1940s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Paper, Glitter, Acrylic
1960s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Etching
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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