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.

  • Marjorie and Little Edmund (1928)

    Marjorie and Little Edmund (1928)

    Edmund Charles Tarbell (American, 1862–1938)

    A tender portrayal of familial warmth, bathed in soft light and delicate brushwork.

  • Laura In Yellow (1900)

    Laura In Yellow (1900)

    Alice Pike Barney (American, 1857–1931)

    A luminous portrait where yellow light and loose brushstrokes blur the line between subject and atmosphere.

  • The cat at play (c. 1860 – c. 1878)

    The cat at play (c. 1860 – c. 1878)

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    A playful cat mid-pounce, its energy and curiosity brought to life through delicate brushstrokes and warm light.

  • A Coign of Vantage (1895)

    A Coign of Vantage (1895)

    Lawrence Alma-Tadema (English, 1836–1912)

    Two women on a sunlit marble balcony, absorbed in a distant view, framed by intricate Roman details.

  • Cat with Ladybird

    Cat with Ladybird

    Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

    A cat’s intense focus on a ladybird becomes a study of texture and quiet tension in this vividly detailed painting.

  • Portrait De Jeune Fille (1898)

    Portrait De Jeune Fille (1898)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A tender portrait of a young girl, radiating quiet introspection through masterful brushwork and delicate lighting.

  • The Young Ladies of Giverny, Sun Effect (1894)

    The Young Ladies of Giverny, Sun Effect (1894)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A sunlit garden scene where light and color dissolve figures into a dreamy, vibrant impression of summer.

  • Piper, A Jack Russell Terrier

    Piper, A Jack Russell Terrier

    George Paice (English, 1908–1993)

    A vibrant portrait of a Jack Russell Terrier, bristling with energy and personality through dynamic brushwork and keen observation.

  • Petite Bergère (1891)

    Petite Bergère (1891)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A young shepherdess pauses in a sunlit field, her quiet dignity and the soft glow of the scene blurring the line between realism and dream.