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.

Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (1885)

John Singer Sargent

A luminous twilight scene of children lighting lanterns in a flower-filled garden, blending realism with dreamlike atmosphere.
Yellow shawl

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky (Russian, 1839–1915)

A luminous yellow shawl envelops the subject in warmth, its intricate folds and soft shadows hinting at untold stories beneath the quiet surface.
The Kiss (1859)

Francesco Hayez (Italian, 1791–1882)

A passionate embrace frozen in time, where love and danger intertwine amid swirling fabrics and dramatic shadows.
Girl Seated In A Grove (1880)

Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

A young girl sits in quiet contemplation beneath the shifting light of a grove, blending introspection with the wild beauty of nature.
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.