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.

  • Madame Monet Embroidering (Camille au métier) (1875)

    Madame Monet Embroidering (Camille au métier) (1875)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous portrait of quiet domesticity, where light and fabric intertwine in Monet’s tender depiction of his wife at work.

  • Françoise-Marguerite de Sévigné, comtesse de Grignan (1648-1705) (1669)

    Françoise-Marguerite de Sévigné, comtesse de Grignan (1648-1705) (1669)

    Pierre Mignard (French, 1612–1695)

    A luminous portrait of aristocratic grace, blending delicate textures with quiet introspection.

  • The Young Artist

    The Young Artist

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    A child absorbed in drawing, surrounded by the quiet chaos of art supplies, bathed in tender light.

  • Violets, Sweet Violets

    Violets, Sweet Violets

    John William Godward (English, 1861–1922)

    A dreamlike neoclassical painting of a woman cradling violets, where light and texture weave a tale of quiet beauty and unspoken emotion.

  • Young Woman Knitting (ca. 1883)

    Young Woman Knitting (ca. 1883)

    Berthe Morisot (French, 1841–1895)

    A woman immersed in knitting, rendered with delicate brushwork that transforms mundane activity into poetic meditation.

  • 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.