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.

  • Luise Eisner, spätere Fürstin Odescalchi (1926)

    Luise Eisner, spätere Fürstin Odescalchi (1926)

    John Quincy Adams (Austrian, 1873–1933)

    Luise Eisner gazes past the viewer, her poised elegance hinting at a world beyond the frame. The soft drape of her gown contrasts with the sharp intelligence in her eyes—a woman caught between who she was and the title she would inherit.

  • Béatrice (1897)

    Béatrice (1897)

    Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

    A woman’s face emerges from the shadows, her gaze distant yet piercing. Soft hues blur into darkness, as if she’s caught between dream and waking. The portrait lingers—not quite real, not entirely imagined.

  • Oriental With Jewelry (1891)

    Oriental With Jewelry (1891)

    Paul De La Boulaye (French, 1874–1916)

    A woman adorned with intricate jewelry gazes into the distance, her draped garments rich with texture. The opulence of her ornaments contrasts with the quiet intensity in her eyes, hinting at untold stories behind the Orientalist allure.

  • Mädchen mit weißem Tuch und Katze

    Mädchen mit weißem Tuch und Katze

    Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

    A girl clutches a white cloth, her gaze distant. A cat curls beside her, its tail flicking. The scene holds an unspoken tension—something fragile, about to unravel.

  • Stella (1900)

    Stella (1900)

    Frank Dicksee (English, 1853–1928)

    A woman gazes into the distance, her dark hair cascading over a flowing white gown. The soft glow of candlelight catches the delicate lace at her sleeves, hinting at quiet longing. Her lips part slightly, as if pausing mid-breath—caught between thought and speech.

  • A Confab (1902-03)

    A Confab (1902-03)

    John George Brown (American, 1831–1913)

    Two street kids lean in, heads nearly touching, sharing a secret or a joke. Their worn clothes and scuffed shoes hint at hard lives, but their animated faces glow with mischief. The cobblestones around them fade into the background—this moment is all about the unspoken bond between them.

  • Promeneurs et artistes à l’exposition universelle de 1900. (1900)

    Promeneurs et artistes à l’exposition universelle de 1900. (1900)

    Henri Bellery-Desfontaines (French, 1867–1909)

    Crowds drift through the glowing pavilions of the Universal Exposition, their silhouettes sharp against electric lights. A painter pauses mid-sketch, distracted by the spectacle—iron latticework arches overhead while visitors dissolve into the haze of progress and gaslight. Paris hums with invention, its future unfolding in glass and steel.

  • Woman with a Rake (1856–57)

    Woman with a Rake (1856–57)

    Jean-François Millet (French, 1814–1875)

    A woman pauses mid-motion, rake in hand, her sturdy frame silhouetted against the earth. The weight of labor lingers in her bent posture, yet there’s quiet determination in her grip. No idyllic countryside—just raw, unadorned toil. The field stretches ahead, endless under her calloused palms.

  • A fashionable beauty

    A fashionable beauty

    Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

    A woman in elegant attire gazes past the viewer, her poised silhouette framed by soft light. The delicate folds of her dress and the tilt of her hat suggest effortless grace, capturing the allure of high fashion with quiet confidence. There’s an unspoken story in her distant expression.