Figurative

Explore Figurative Art: Masterful portrayals of the human form, emotion, and identity. Discover classical and contemporary works that challenge realism and reflect the human experience. Download high-resolution images for study and inspiration.

  • Henry Cabot Lodge

    Henry Cabot Lodge

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A stern-faced politician gazes past the viewer, his tailored suit and rigid posture exuding authority. The play of light sharpens his angular features, hinting at both intellect and unyielding resolve. This is a man accustomed to power, captured with unflinching precision.

  • La sérieuse (1905)

    La sérieuse (1905)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A young woman gazes directly at the viewer, her dark eyes holding quiet intensity. The soft folds of her white dress contrast with the warm glow of her skin. There’s something unspoken in her expression—neither smile nor frown, but a stillness that feels deliberate, almost knowing.

  • The Bower Garden (1859)

    The Bower Garden (1859)

    Dante Gabriel Rossetti (English, 1828–1882)

    Two women sit in a lush garden, their flowing dresses blending with the riot of flowers. One plucks petals while the other gazes away, lost in thought. The air hums with color—deep greens, vibrant reds—a dreamlike scene where nature and human presence intertwine without boundary.

  • Natalie Barney (ca. 1900)

    Natalie Barney (ca. 1900)

    Carolus-Duran (French, 1837–1917)

    A woman gazes sideways, lips parted as if mid-conversation. Her dark dress melts into the shadows, but light catches the curve of her cheek and the loose strands escaping her updo. There’s an energy in her posture—leaning slightly forward, one hand resting on her hip—that suggests wit barely contained.

  • Portrait de femme

    Portrait de femme

    Charles Amable Lenoir (French, 1860–1926)

    A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features softened by warm light. The folds of her dress whisper against the canvas, rich with texture. There’s something unspoken in her expression—neither melancholy nor joy, but a quiet depth that lingers.

  • Girl in a Field

    Girl in a Field

    Alberto Plá Rubio (Spanish, 1867–1937)

    A girl stands alone in a vast field, the wind tugging at her dress. The colors blur between earth and sky, as if she might dissolve into the landscape. There’s something restless in her stillness—waiting, or remembering. The horizon stretches endlessly behind her.

  • The bird flew away

    The bird flew away

    Édouard Frédéric Wilhelm Richter (French, 1844–1913)

    A lone bird lifts from the ground, wings slicing the air. The moment hangs—weightless, fleeting—before it vanishes beyond the frame. Only the memory of movement remains.

  • Coffee In The Garden

    Coffee In The Garden

    Daniel Ridgway Knight (American, 1839–1924)

    A woman sits in dappled sunlight, porcelain cup in hand. The garden hums around her—lush greens, scattered blooms. Steam curls from the coffee, mingling with the morning air. Her pause feels deliberate, as if savoring more than just the drink. The scene holds its breath between sips.

  • Miss Catherine Tatton (1786)

    Miss Catherine Tatton (1786)

    Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727–1788)

    A young woman in a feathered hat gazes past the viewer, her lips hinting at amusement. The soft folds of her dress catch the light, while a single curl escapes its ribbon—an intimate touch in this poised portrait. There’s a quiet confidence in how she holds herself, as if privy to some private joke.