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.

Gleaning

Arthur Foord Hughes (English, 1864–1932)

A luminous depiction of harvesters gathering remnants, where light and labor intertwine with quiet dignity.
The Proposal (1872)

William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

A luminous portrayal of young love, where hesitation and hope intertwine amidst a sunlit countryside.
Salome (1909)

Paul De La Boulaye (French, 1874–1916)

A mesmerizing yet unsettling portrayal of Salome, balancing beauty with an undercurrent of impending violence.
Le billet doux (1915)

Edmund Blair Leighton (English, 1853–1922)

A woman clutches a secret letter at dusk, her expression a mix of hope and hesitation, framed by opulent shadows.
Femme arrangeant des oeillets (A Young Woman with a Bouquet of Flowers)

Federico Zandomeneghi (Italian, 1841–1917)

A young woman lost in thought as she arranges carnations, her hands and the flowers bathed in soft light.
Knitting Girl With Headscarf (1885)

Eugen von Blaas (Italian, 1843–1931)

A young woman in a headscarf knits with quiet focus, her hands and the textures of wool and fabric rendered in vivid detail.
Die Traurigkeit (1841)

Natale Schiavone (Italian, 1817–1891)

A somber figure drowns in shadows, their grief echoing through muted colors and delicate, crumbling details.
Madame Gautreau (Madame X) (c. 1883)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A daring portrait of a woman whose defiant elegance scandalized Paris, blending luminous skin with dark, dramatic contrasts.
Tänzerin (circa 1935)

Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

A dynamic portrayal of a dancer, her form alive with movement and energy, blending realism with expressive brushwork.