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.

  • The Young Artist

    The Young Artist

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    A child absorbed in drawing, surrounded by the quiet chaos of art supplies, bathed in tender light.

  • Violets, Sweet Violets

    Violets, Sweet Violets

    John William Godward (English, 1861–1922)

    A dreamlike neoclassical painting of a woman cradling violets, where light and texture weave a tale of quiet beauty and unspoken emotion.

  • Young Woman Knitting (ca. 1883)

    Young Woman Knitting (ca. 1883)

    Berthe Morisot (French, 1841–1895)

    A woman immersed in knitting, rendered with delicate brushwork that transforms mundane activity into poetic meditation.

  • Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil (between 1756 and 1823)

    Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil (between 1756 and 1823)

    Sir Henry Raeburn (English, 1756–1823)

    A poised portrait of quiet confidence, blending elegance with masterful brushwork and subtle narrative depth.

  • Resting (C. 1875)

    Resting (C. 1875)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A serene moment of contemplation, rendered with Sargent’s signature sensitivity to light and texture.

  • Spring (1877)

    Spring (1877)

    Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

    A woman in spring’s embrace, surrounded by blossoms, her expression a mix of contemplation and quiet joy.

  • Portrait of Rembrandt with a Gorget (after c. 1629)

    Portrait of Rembrandt with a Gorget (after c. 1629)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A striking self-portrait where light and shadow reveal the artist’s probing gaze, framed by an unusual gorget.

  • The Broken Pitcher (1891)

    The Broken Pitcher (1891)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A young girl holds a broken pitcher in a sunlit field, her expression blending innocence with quiet regret.

  • Tucked Up (1904)

    Tucked Up (1904)

    Frederick George Cotman (English, 1850–1920)

    A tender yet unsentimental portrayal of rural laborers resting in golden hay, bathed in twilight’s fading glow.