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.

  • Tomboy, a beagle in a landscape (1906)

    Tomboy, a beagle in a landscape (1906)

    John Emms (English, 1843–1912)

    A beagle pauses mid-step, ears lifted as sunlight filters through the trees behind it.

  • At the Window (1872)

    At the Window (1872)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A young woman lost in thought by a sunlit window, where light and shadow weave a moment of quiet contemplation.

  • A kneeling female nude in a landscape

    A kneeling female nude in a landscape

    Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn (English, 1870–1951)

    A nude figure kneels in a sunlit landscape, her form blending seamlessly with the natural world in a moment of tranquil harmony.

  • Weiße Katze und zwei Zitronenfalter

    Weiße Katze und zwei Zitronenfalter

    Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

    A white cat watches two brimstone butterflies in a tranquil, almost dreamlike moment of quiet curiosity.

  • Dolce Far Niente (1897)

    Dolce Far Niente (1897)

    John William Godward (English, 1861–1922)

    A serene woman lounges in sunlight, lost in thought amid classical beauty and flowing fabrics.

  • Megilla (1921)

    Megilla (1921)

    John William Godward (English, 1861–1922)

    A woman in classical robes radiates quiet elegance amidst marble and greenery, bathed in soft golden light.

  • Studying Sheet Music (The Chinese Cloisonne Vase) (1904)

    Studying Sheet Music (The Chinese Cloisonne Vase) (1904)

    Wilhelm Menzler (German, 1852–1926)

    A musician studies sheet music beside an ornate Chinese vase, where light dances between cultural symbols in silent harmony.

  • Woman Sewing by Lamplight (circa 1870-1872)

    Woman Sewing by Lamplight (circa 1870-1872)

    Jean-François Millet (French, 1814–1875)

    A woman sews by lamplight, her quiet labor bathed in warmth and shadow, revealing the poetry of everyday life.

  • Träume II (1912)

    Träume II (1912)

    Heinrich Vogeler (German, 1872–1942)

    A dreamlike composition where soft forms and muted tones evoke a world between reality and imagination.