Figurative

Celebrating the human form and presence, our figurative collection invites you into intimate portrayals of character, mood, and narrative. These works transcend realism, offering timeless reflections on the body, identity, and the human condition.

  • Zirkusreiterin in der Manege (circa 1935)

    Zirkusreiterin in der Manege (circa 1935)

    Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

    A horsewoman glides through the circus ring, her poised elegance contrasting with the vibrant chaos around her.

  • Peasant Woman Binding Sheaves (After Millet)

    Peasant Woman Binding Sheaves (After Millet)

    Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

    A peasant woman merges with golden fields in van Gogh’s restless reinterpretation of rural labor, where every brushstroke hums with heat and motion.

  • Un Soir À La Mer

    Un Soir À La Mer

    Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

    A woman stands by the sea at dusk, her figure bathed in twilight as waves gently break against the shore.

  • Roses. Marie Krøyer seated in the deckchair in the garden by Mrs Bendsen’s house (1893)

    Roses. Marie Krøyer seated in the deckchair in the garden by Mrs Bendsen’s house (1893)

    Peder Severin Krøyer (Danish, unknown)

    A woman lounges in a sunlit garden, surrounded by blooming roses, her expression as soft as the light filtering through the leaves.

  • Portrait of Vivian E. Dunton with Book (circa 1920)

    Portrait of Vivian E. Dunton with Book (circa 1920)

    William Herbert Dunton (American, 1878–1936)

    A contemplative portrait of a woman absorbed in a book, radiating quiet elegance and subtle emotion.

  • Jeune fille au piano. Portrait de Mademoiselle Warnier (1922)

    Jeune fille au piano. Portrait de Mademoiselle Warnier (1922)

    Ernest Laurent (French, 1859–1929)

    A young woman lost in thought at the piano, bathed in soft light that lends the scene an almost ethereal quality.

  • The Flirt (1874)

    The Flirt (1874)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A playful beachside encounter, charged with unspoken tension and the restless energy of the sea.

  • Pensive

    Pensive

    Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

    A woman lost in thought, her quiet expression and delicate features illuminated by soft light, conveying deep introspection.

  • Waiting for Master

    Waiting for Master

    John Emms (English, 1843–1912)

    A poignant portrayal of loyalty and anticipation, where light and shadow weave an unspoken story.