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.

Threading the needle

William Kidd (Scottish, 1645–1701)

A mesmerizing study of hands in motion, where light and shadow transform ordinary thread into something charged with quiet intensity.
The little violinist (1887)

Charles Burton Barber (English, 1845–1894)

A young boy, absorbed in playing the violin, embodies the quiet beauty of childhood and the beginnings of artistic passion.
Fauna japonica Pl.027 (1833-1850)

Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

A vivid celebration of Japan’s wildlife, blending scientific detail with artistic elegance.
Paul Verlaine dans un paysage hivernal (1886-1896)

Frédéric Auguste Cazals (French, 1865–1941)

A solitary figure wanders through a winter landscape, where the chill in the air seems to echo the quiet weight of thought.
Two women on the heath (1883)

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

A windswept heath frames two solitary figures, their forms merging with the rugged earth under a brooding sky.
l’été (Summer ) (1880)

William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

A young woman basks in the golden light of summer, her serene presence blending with the lush meadow around her.
Nude, seen from behind

Herman-Jean-Joseph Richir (Belgian, 1866–1942)

A contemplative study of the human form, blending light and shadow to reveal quiet depth and texture.
In the Old House (1914)

Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

A sunlit, nostalgic glimpse into a rustic interior, where light and shadow dance across aged wood and forgotten corners.
L’agneau Nouveau-Né (The Newborn Lamb) (1873)

William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

A tender moment between a child and a newborn lamb, rendered with exquisite realism and emotional depth.