Figurative

Celebrating the human form and presence, our figurative collection invites you into intimate portrayals of character, mood, and narrative. These works transcend realism, offering timeless reflections on the body, identity, and the human condition.

  • Portrait de femme (1876)

    Portrait de femme (1876)

    Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

    A woman’s introspective gaze and delicate features are rendered with soft, luminous brushwork, evoking both stillness and quiet depth.

  • Les Théâtres (1907)

    Les Théâtres (1907)

    Henri Adrien Tanoux (French, 1865–1923)

    A vibrant, chaotic portrayal of theater life, where masks and emotions intertwine in a dance of hidden truths.

  • Estelle (1886)

    Estelle (1886)

    James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

    A luminous portrait balancing technical precision with emotional depth, where light and expression tell more than words could.

  • Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665)

    Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665)

    Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632–1675)

    A young woman’s haunting gaze and a luminous pearl earring create an enduring mystery in this iconic portrait.

  • Mrs. Fiske Warren (Gretchen Osgood) And Her Daughter Rachel (1903)

    Mrs. Fiske Warren (Gretchen Osgood) And Her Daughter Rachel (1903)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous portrait of maternal affection, alive with Sargent’s vibrant brushstrokes and emotional depth.

  • Mrs. Richard Paul Jodrell (between 1774 and 1776)

    Mrs. Richard Paul Jodrell (between 1774 and 1776)

    Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792)

    A luminous portrait blending elegance and mystery, with delicate brushwork and a whisper of narrative in the details.

  • Le trecciaiole di paglia (1868)

    Le trecciaiole di paglia (1868)

    Egisto Ferroni (Italian, 1835–1912)

    A serene depiction of women weaving straw, bathed in warm light and earthy tones, celebrating the quiet grace of rural labor.

  • A Young Girl Preparing Chantarelles (1892)

    A Young Girl Preparing Chantarelles (1892)

    Peter Ilsted (Danish, 1861–1933)

    A girl’s quiet concentration as she handles wild mushrooms, bathed in sunlight that turns kitchen work into art.

  • The Victorian Chair (1906)

    The Victorian Chair (1906)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A sunlit Victorian chair draped in fabric, rendered with delicate brushstrokes that celebrate quiet elegance.