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.

Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s)

George Frederic Watts (English, 1817–1904)

A portrait of actress Ellen Terry, caught in a moment of quiet reflection, her expression hinting at unspoken decisions.
Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emily Bertie Pott (1781)

George Romney (English, 1734–1802)

A luminous portrait of a woman, her expression both serene and enigmatic, bathed in Romney’s signature soft light.
Danseuse de Cancan

Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

A vibrant portrayal of a cancan dancer mid-performance, radiating energy and rebellion through bold brushstrokes and vivid color.
Bath Time

Eugenio Zampighi (Italian, 1859–1944)

A child’s playful bath becomes a tender study of light, texture, and fleeting familial moments.
Servant (1880)

Jules Joseph Lefebvre (French, 1836–1911)

A young servant woman, lost in thought, holds a porcelain cup in this intimate, luminous portrait.
Panel for Music Room (1894)

John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)

A dreamlike composition where flowing figures and soft colors evoke the quiet magic of music.
A Beautiful Spanish Woman with a Fan

Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer (Spanish, 1833–1870)

A captivating portrait of a Spanish woman, her fan poised with grace, exuding mystery and timeless elegance.
Man in Oriental Costume (The Noble Slav) (1632)

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

A mysterious figure in opulent Eastern attire emerges from darkness, his expression blending pride and melancholy.
Portrait Of Miss Isabella Nairn (1901)

Harrington Mann (Scottish, 1864–1937)

A captivating portrait blending elegance and introspection, with masterful brushwork and a timeless palette.