Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl, Resin
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media, Mirror, Acrylic
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
1970s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media, Charcoal, Watercolor, Rag Paper, Pencil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1960s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
1970s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Paper, Board, Etching
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Foam, Resin, Wood, Tape, Acrylic
1890s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl, Resin
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
1920s Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Screen
1930s Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wire
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze, Iron
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Acrylic
Early 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Clay, Glaze
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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