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.

  • Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil (between 1756 and 1823)

    Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil (between 1756 and 1823)

    Sir Henry Raeburn (English, 1756–1823)

    A poised portrait of quiet confidence, blending elegance with masterful brushwork and subtle narrative depth.

  • Resting (C. 1875)

    Resting (C. 1875)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A serene moment of contemplation, rendered with Sargent’s signature sensitivity to light and texture.

  • Spring (1877)

    Spring (1877)

    Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

    A woman in spring’s embrace, surrounded by blossoms, her expression a mix of contemplation and quiet joy.

  • Portrait of Rembrandt with a Gorget (after c. 1629)

    Portrait of Rembrandt with a Gorget (after c. 1629)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A striking self-portrait where light and shadow reveal the artist’s probing gaze, framed by an unusual gorget.

  • The Broken Pitcher (1891)

    The Broken Pitcher (1891)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A young girl holds a broken pitcher in a sunlit field, her expression blending innocence with quiet regret.

  • Tucked Up (1904)

    Tucked Up (1904)

    Frederick George Cotman (English, 1850–1920)

    A tender yet unsentimental portrayal of rural laborers resting in golden hay, bathed in twilight’s fading glow.

  • Water Nymph (1907)

    Water Nymph (1907)

    Paul Swan (American, 1883–1972)

    A mesmerizing depiction of a mythical figure emerging from water, blending realism with dreamlike fluidity.

  • Gleaners

    Gleaners

    Jean-François Millet (French, 1814–1875)

    Three women gather fallen grain in a sunlit field, their quiet labor immortalized with profound empathy.

  • The Red Kerchief (c. 1868–73)

    The Red Kerchief (c. 1868–73)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A woman in a red kerchief moves past a frosted window, her figure blurred yet vivid against the winter light.