Figurative Art

Figurative art describes artwork - particularly oil paintings - which are clearly derived from real object sources, and are therefore by definition representational. The term "figurative art" is often taken to mean art which represents the human figure, or even an animal figure, and, though this is often the case, it is not necessarily so. Painting can therefore be divided into the categories of figurative and abstract, although, strictly speaking, abstract art is derived (or abstracted) from a figurative source. However, the term is usually used as a synonym for non-representational art, i.e. art which has no derivation from figures or objects. The most Famous Figurative artists include names like Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Caravaggio, Bouguereau and many others ( browse Figurative Art Paintings below ).

     
Lady Seated At Her Needlework

Lady Seated At Her Needlework

Mihaly von Munkacsy
Mihaly von Munkacsy Paintings 1844 - 1900 Hungary, Academic Classicism Lady Seated At Her Needlework Oil on cradled panel, 37 x 28 1/2 inches (94 x... more info
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Lady With A Bird-Organ, 1753

Lady With A Bird-Organ, 1753

Chardin
Chardin Paintings 1699 - 1779 France, Rococo Lady with a Bird-Organ, 1753 Oil on canvas, 50x43 cm The Frick Collection Figurative Art more info
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Lady With A Mask

Lady With A Mask

Madrazo y Garreta
Madrazo y Garreta Paintings 1841 - 1920 Spain , Academic Classicism Lady With A Mask Oil on panel, 36 1/2 x 22 3/8 inches (93 x 57 cm) Private... more info
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Le Baiser [The Kiss], 1863

Le Baiser [The Kiss], 1863

Bouguereau
Bouguereau Paintings 1825 - 1905 France, Academic Classicism Le Baiser [The Kiss], 1863 Oil on canvas, 44.76 x 34.02 inches [113.7 x 86.4 cm]... more info
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Le Billet Doux [The Love Letter], 1913

Le Billet Doux [The Love Letter], 1913

John William Godward
John William Godward Paintings 1861 - 1922 Painter,England,Victorian Neoclassicism Le Billet Doux [The Love Letter], 1913 Oil on canvas, 31.5 x... more info
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Le Crabe [The Crab], 1869

Le Crabe [The Crab], 1869

Bouguereau
Bouguereau Paintings 1825 - 1905 France, Academic Classicism Le crabe [The Crab], 1869 Oil on canvas, 31 7/8 x 25 3/4 inches (81 x 65.5 cm) Private... more info
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Le Dispute [The Argument]

Le Dispute [The Argument]

Frederick Hendrik Kaemmerer
Frederick Hendrik Kaemmerer Paintings 1839 - 1902 Holland, Le Dispute [The Argument] Oil on canvas, 19.76 x 30 inches [50.2 x 76.2 cm] Private... more info
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Le Fumeur, 1903

Le Fumeur, 1903

Ludwig Deutsch
Ludwig Deutsch Paintings 1855 - 1935 Austria, Orientalism Le Fumeur, 1903 Oil on canvas, 22 3/4 x 16 1/8 inches (58 x 41 cm) Private collection... more info
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Le Goeter [Just A Taste], 1895

Le Goeter [Just A Taste], 1895

Bouguereau
Bouguereau Paintings 1825 - 1905 France, Academic Classicism Le Goeter [Just a Taste], 1895 Oil on canvas, 45 3/8 x 27 1/2 inches (115.5 x 70 cm)... more info
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Le Gu? [The Ford], 1895

Le Gu? [The Ford], 1895

Bouguereau
Bouguereau Paintings 1825 - 1905 France, Academic Classicism Le Gu? [The Ford], 1895 Oil on canvas, 61 x 27 7/8 inches (155 x 71 cm) Collection of... more info
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Le Jeune Frere [Little Brother], 1900

Le Jeune Frere [Little Brother], 1900

Bouguereau
Bouguereau Paintings 1825 - 1905 France, Academic Classicism Le Jeune frere [Little brother], 1900 Oil on canvas, 39 1/4 x 28 5/8 inches (100 x 73... more info
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Le Jeune Frere [Little Brother], 1902

Le Jeune Frere [Little Brother], 1902

Bouguereau
Bouguereau Paintings 1825 - 1905 France, Academic Classicism Le Jeune Frere [Little Brother], 1902 Oil on canvas, 54.02 x 36.5 inches [137.2 x 92.7... more info
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Le Lever [Up You Go], 1871

Le Lever [Up You Go], 1871

Bouguereau
Bouguereau Paintings 1825 - 1905 France, Academic Classicism Le Lever [Up You Go], 1871 Oil on canvas, 57 1/4 x 41 5/8 inches (145.5 x 106 cm)... more info
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Le Marchand De Fleurs [The Flower Merchant]

Le Marchand De Fleurs [The Flower Merchant]

Rudolf Ernst
Rudolf Ernst Paintings 1854 - 1932 Austria, Orientalism Le Marchand De Fleurs [The Flower Merchant] Oil on panel, 21 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches (55.3 x... more info
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Le Miroir De La Nature [Nature's Mirror]

Le Miroir De La Nature [Nature's Mirror]

Perrault
Perrault Paintings 1832 - 1908 France, Academic Classicism Le Miroir De La Nature [Nature's Mirror] Oil on canvas, 49.49 x 33.15 inches [125.7 x... more info
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