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.

  • An Elegant Lady

    An Elegant Lady

    Henri Gervex (French, 1852–1929)

    A woman in a flowing gown turns slightly, her gaze both direct and elusive. The fabric drapes with quiet luxury, catching light against dark tones. There’s an unspoken tension in her posture—poised yet alive, as if she might step out of the frame.

  • Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd) (1910)

    Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd) (1910)

    John Bauer (Swedish, unknown)

    A lone fairy shepherd stands in twilight, staff in hand, watching over unseen flocks. The air hums with quiet magic, his presence both guardian and mystery. Shadows cling to his cloak as if woven from the forest itself. What waits beyond the trees? Only the flicker of fireflies knows.

  • Les Enfants De Monsieur Neve

    Les Enfants De Monsieur Neve

    Fernand Khnopff (Belgian, unknown)

    Two children stand frozen in a dim room, their pale faces half-lit. The girl clutches a doll tightly, while the boy stares past the viewer with unsettling calm. Shadows cling to their stiff postures, suggesting a story left untold. Something lingers beneath the surface—quiet, unresolved.

  • Solveig II (1893)

    Solveig II (1893)

    Albert Edelfelt (Finnish, 1854–1905)

    A young woman gazes past the frame, her pale dress glowing against the muted background. The soft light catches the curve of her cheek, the quiet intensity in her eyes hinting at thoughts left unspoken. Her hands rest lightly in her lap, fingers barely touching—poised between stillness and motion.

  • Books And Art Maternity (1917)

    Books And Art Maternity (1917)

    Edmund Blair Leighton (English, 1853–1922)

    A woman sits absorbed in a book, one hand resting on her rounded belly. Sunlight spills across the pages as her other hand absentmindedly traces an open sketchbook beside her. The quiet intimacy of reading merges with the unspoken anticipation of motherhood.

  • Waiting

    Waiting

    August Hagborg (Swedish, 1852–1921)

    A woman stands by the window, her gaze fixed on something unseen. The light catches the folds of her dress, the tension in her hands. She’s waiting—for what, we’ll never know. The room holds its breath with her.

  • Sitges Interior (circa 1894)

    Sitges Interior (circa 1894)

    Santiago Rusiñol (Spanish, 1861–1931)

    Sunlight slants across worn floorboards, pooling around a single chair. The walls breathe with faded warmth, shadows clinging to corners. A stillness hangs in the air—not empty, but waiting. Somewhere beyond the frame, sea salt lingers on a breeze.

  • Verführerischer Blick

    Verführerischer Blick

    Leopold Schmutzler (German, unknown)

    A woman’s gaze meets yours—bold, unflinching. The tilt of her head, the curve of her lips, everything about her whispers temptation. The light lingers on her skin, soft yet deliberate, as if daring you to look away. You won’t.

  • Portrait Of A Young Girl In A Pink And White Smock Dress (1886)

    Portrait Of A Young Girl In A Pink And White Smock Dress (1886)

    Arthur Dampier May (English, unknown)

    A young girl stands solemn in her pink and white smock, the fabric crisp against her stillness. Her gaze holds something unspoken, a quiet tension between childhood innocence and the weight of growing up. The dress, too bright for such a serious face, makes you wonder what she’s holding back.