Figurative Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass, Lacquer, Acrylic, Stencil
Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Animal Skin, Leather
1910s Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
19th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paper, Pigment, Inkjet
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Spray Paint, Fiberglass, Plaster
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Earthenware
2010s Academic Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Ceramic
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1940s American Realist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass, Plaster, Wood, Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Copper
Late 19th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Acrylic Polymer
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Spray Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Textile, Wax
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Acrylic, Gouache
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Slip, Ink, Textile
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Other Art Style 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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