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.

  • Darby In His Basket Kennel

    Darby In His Basket Kennel

    Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)

    A sleeping dog curled in a basket, rendered with lifelike detail and quiet emotional depth.

  • Sleepy Kittens (1900)

    Sleepy Kittens (1900)

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    A pair of kittens nestle in drowsy harmony, their fur rendered with exquisite softness in this intimate, light-filled composition.

  • Die Schifferin (Baronin Marie Spaun am Gmundner See) (1851)

    Die Schifferin (Baronin Marie Spaun am Gmundner See) (1851)

    Moritz von Schwind (German, 1804–1871)

    A woman in a boat gazes pensively across a tranquil lake, surrounded by misty mountains and soft light.

  • Feeding Doves

    Feeding Doves

    Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

    A tender scene of doves flocking around a figure, bathed in soft light, capturing the quiet beauty of fleeting connection.

  • White Cat and Butterflies

    White Cat and Butterflies

    Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

    A white cat lounges among butterflies, their delicate wings contrasting with its soft fur in a moment of quiet fascination.

  • A Lady Playing A Mandolin

    A Lady Playing A Mandolin

    Jean Barbault (French, 1718-1762)

    A woman lost in music, her mandolin’s delicate details and flowing robes painted with tender precision.

  • Old Woman Reading (1631)

    Old Woman Reading (1631)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A tender portrait of an elderly woman engrossed in a book, her face glowing against a shadowy backdrop.

  • Seifenblasen (1900)

    Seifenblasen (1900)

    Giulio del Torre (Italian, -)

    A mesmerizing study of soap bubbles, blending iridescent light with quiet reflections on transience.

  • Laura at Sixteen (1896)

    Laura at Sixteen (1896)

    Alice Pike Barney (American, 1857–1931)

    A tender portrait of youthful introspection, blending delicate light and quiet emotion.