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.

  • The letter

    The letter

    Vicente Palmaroli y González (Spanish, 1834–1896)

    A woman’s quiet moment with a letter, bathed in soft light, whispers of unspoken stories and emotions.

  • Pandora (1873)

    Pandora (1873)

    Alexandre Cabanel (French, 1823–1889)

    A luminous portrayal of Pandora poised at the edge of fate, her hesitation and the box’s dark promise rendered with haunting beauty.

  • Breton Girl

    Breton Girl

    Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (French, 1852–1929)

    A young Breton girl in traditional dress gazes thoughtfully, her weathered clothing and quiet strength revealing a life of rural toil and quiet pride.

  • Girl with Dog (1873)

    Girl with Dog (1873)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A tender moment between a girl and her dog, painted with Monet’s signature light and lively brushstrokes.

  • Woman Washing Her Feet in a Brook (1894)

    Woman Washing Her Feet in a Brook (1894)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    A woman kneels by a brook, her hands submerged in water as sunlight dances across the scene, blending labor with tranquility.

  • Innocence

    Innocence

    Arthur Hacker (English, 1858–1919)

    A tender portrayal of purity, where light and shadow dance around a figure lost in quiet reflection.

  • Ellen Sears Amory Anderson Curtis (1868-1952) (1903)

    Ellen Sears Amory Anderson Curtis (1868-1952) (1903)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous portrait balancing delicate detail with expressive brushwork, revealing quiet depth beneath its polished surface.

  • Rough Work (1883)

    Rough Work (1883)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A gritty, atmospheric depiction of manual labor, where brushstrokes and shadows convey both exhaustion and quiet perseverance.

  • Love’s Shadow

    Love’s Shadow

    Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)

    A mesmerizing portrait of longing and mystery, where light and shadow dance around a figure steeped in emotion.