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.

  • Mädchen mit Puderquaste (circa 1925)

    Mädchen mit Puderquaste (circa 1925)

    Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

    A girl holds a powder puff, her gaze distant. The soft brush contrasts with the sharp angles of her face, caught between youth and something darker. The colors hum with quiet tension, a portrait that lingers just beyond reach.

  • The Roping (1914)

    The Roping (1914)

    William Robinson Leigh (American, 1866–1955)

    A cowboy leans low in the saddle, rope taut as his horse digs in. Dust swirls around them, the moment stretched thin between control and chaos. The horse’s muscles strain, eyes wild—caught in the raw tension of the throw.

  • Annäherung (circa 1910)

    Annäherung (circa 1910)

    Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

    A woman’s face emerges from shadow, her gaze distant yet piercing. The brushstrokes blur the line between presence and memory, leaving just enough detail to haunt.

  • A Lady Playing the Piano

    A Lady Playing the Piano

    Carl Holsøe (Danish, unknown)

    A woman sits at the piano, fingers resting lightly on the keys. The room is hushed, sunlight filtering through sheer curtains. The air holds the quiet tension of a melody about to begin.

  • Kitty by firelight (c. 1897)

    Kitty by firelight (c. 1897)

    James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

    A cat’s eyes gleam in the firelight, fur glowing warm against the dark. The flames flicker, casting shifting shadows across its face—quiet, watchful, alive in the dim glow.

  • Lily Elsie (Mrs Bullough) (1916)

    Lily Elsie (Mrs Bullough) (1916)

    James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

    A woman gazes softly, her delicate features framed by an elegant hat. The light catches the subtle curve of her lips, hinting at a quiet confidence. There’s a warmth in her expression, as if she’s just paused mid-thought, inviting you to linger a moment longer.

  • Leonora

    Leonora

    William Clarke Wontner (English, 1857–1930)

    A woman gazes from the canvas, her Victorian dress rich with detail, the soft light catching the folds of fabric. There’s a quiet intensity in her expression—neither smiling nor solemn, but something in between, as if she’s just paused mid-thought. The portrait lingers, unreadable.

  • Bedouin girl (1891)

    Bedouin girl (1891)

    Luis Ricardo Falero (Spanish, 1851–1896)

    A Bedouin girl stands poised, her gaze steady and enigmatic. The folds of her garment catch the light, hinting at movement in the desert wind. There’s a quiet strength in her stance, an unspoken story lingering just beneath the surface.

  • The Proposal (1878)

    The Proposal (1878)

    Adrien Moreau (French, 1843–1906)

    A young woman stands frozen, her gloved fingers clutching a fan. The man bends forward, words unspoken but heavy in the air between them. Silk rustles, the room holds its breath—one heartbeat before her answer changes everything.