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.

Paysannes portant un panier (1888)

Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

Two peasant women carry a heavy basket through a sunlit field, their quiet labor rendered with Pissarro’s signature warmth and textured brushwork.
Woman with a Parasol in a Garden (1875)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)

A woman stands in a sunlit garden, her parasol casting soft shadows as flowers burst around her in a whirl of color.
The Sultan Going Out

Maurice Romberg de Vaucorbeil (French, 1860–1940)

A vibrant depiction of a sultan’s procession, rich with detail and ceremonial splendor, blending authority with quiet introspection.
Young Woman Reading (c 1880)

Osman Hamdi Bey (Turkish, 1842–1910)

A young woman lost in thought while reading, her expression caught between concentration and quiet yearning.
Guitar player (1755-1757)

Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725–1805)

A guitarist lost in melody, fingers poised mid-strum, bathed in warm light that brings the scene to life.
Recolte des Pommes (ca. 1890)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French, 1824–1898)

A tranquil orchard scene where harvesters gather apples under a diffused golden light, blending labor with quiet poetry.
Young Peasant Girls Resting in the Fields near Pontoise (1882)

Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

Two peasant girls take a break in a sunlit field, their quiet moment framed by Pissarro’s earthy palette and lively brushwork.
Portrait of a Young Woman

Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

A mesmerizing portrait blending realism and dreamlike softness, where light and texture whisper untold stories.
Woman Holding an Apple (c. 1550)

Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

A woman’s enigmatic expression and the apple she holds suggest untold stories, wrapped in Titian’s lush brushwork.