Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wire
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Enamel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Iron
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Clay
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Gold
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Porcelain, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Organic Material, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Cardboard
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Walnut, LED Light, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Copper, Wire
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware, Underglaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plywood, Charcoal, Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Plywood, Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel, 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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