Figurative Sculptures
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Granite
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Gold, Bronze
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Early 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1850s Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Alabaster
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1770s Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 1900s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1890s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1860s French School Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Screen
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Textile, Resin, Foam
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
1860s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Mixed Media
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Found Objects, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Video, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Plastic, Mixed Media
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
1860s Academic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
1970s Arte Povera Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paper
1890s Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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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