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.

  • Le Sommeil (1864)

    Le Sommeil (1864)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A tender depiction of two sleeping children, radiating innocence and quiet intimacy through masterful light and texture.

  • The Siesta (After Millet)

    The Siesta (After Millet)

    Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

    A luminous reimagining of laborers resting under a haystack, pulsing with van Gogh’s dynamic brushwork and radiant colors.

  • Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s)

    Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s)

    George Frederic Watts (English, 1817–1904)

    A portrait of actress Ellen Terry, caught in a moment of quiet reflection, her expression hinting at unspoken decisions.

  • Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emily Bertie Pott (1781)

    Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emily Bertie Pott (1781)

    George Romney (English, 1734–1802)

    A luminous portrait of a woman, her expression both serene and enigmatic, bathed in Romney’s signature soft light.

  • Danseuse de Cancan

    Danseuse de Cancan

    Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

    A vibrant portrayal of a cancan dancer mid-performance, radiating energy and rebellion through bold brushstrokes and vivid color.

  • Bath Time

    Bath Time

    Eugenio Zampighi (Italian, 1859–1944)

    A child’s playful bath becomes a tender study of light, texture, and fleeting familial moments.

  • Servant (1880)

    Servant (1880)

    Jules Joseph Lefebvre (French, 1836–1911)

    A young servant woman, lost in thought, holds a porcelain cup in this intimate, luminous portrait.

  • Panel for Music Room (1894)

    Panel for Music Room (1894)

    John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)

    A dreamlike composition where flowing figures and soft colors evoke the quiet magic of music.

  • A Beautiful Spanish Woman with a Fan

    A Beautiful Spanish Woman with a Fan

    Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer (Spanish, 1833–1870)

    A captivating portrait of a Spanish woman, her fan poised with grace, exuding mystery and timeless elegance.