Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Lucite, Pigment
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polyester
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Thread, Found Objects
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Concrete, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Neon Light
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Acrylic
2010s Street Art Figurative Sculptures
Felt, Found Objects, Acrylic, Polymer
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Brass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Adhesive, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Magazine Paper, Newsprint, Papier ...
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Adhesive, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Magazine Paper, Newsprint, Papier ...
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plexiglass, Neon Light
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media, Plexiglass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paper, Cardboard, Photographic Paper, Digital
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Fiberglass, Plexiglass, Paint, Coating, Photographic Paper, Scree...
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plexiglass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Screen, Fiberglass, Plexiglass, Paint, Coating, Mixed Media, Phot...
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Mixed Media, Automotive Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Automotive Paint
1970s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
2010s Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
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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