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.

  • Summer evening (1916)

    Summer evening (1916)

    Edward Cucuel (American, 1875–1954)

    Golden light filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the figures lounging by the water. Laughter lingers in the warm air as the day softens into dusk. A breeze rustles the leaves, carrying the scent of grass and the quiet murmur of conversation. Summer lingers, lazy and bright.

  • Portrait of May Sartoris, Mrs Henry Evans Gordon

    Portrait of May Sartoris, Mrs Henry Evans Gordon

    Frederic Leighton (English, 1830–1896)

    May Sartoris sits poised in a flowing white gown, her gaze direct yet distant. The soft folds of fabric contrast with her steady posture, suggesting both elegance and quiet resolve. A single red flower at her waist adds a subtle touch of color to the muted palette, hinting at restrained passion beneath the composed exterior.

  • Girl In A Yellow Shawl

    Girl In A Yellow Shawl

    Eugen von Blaas (Italian, 1843–1931)

    A young woman’s golden shawl drapes softly over her shoulders, its warmth mirroring the quiet confidence in her gaze. The folds catch the light, framing her face like sunlight through silk. There’s a story in her stillness—just beyond the canvas.

  • Dreamland,

    Dreamland,

    Alice Pike Barney (American, 1857–1931)

    A woman gazes into the distance, bathed in soft light. Her expression lingers between thought and daydream, the brushstrokes blurring reality like a half-remembered reverie. The colors melt together—whispered pinks, muted greens—as if the scene might dissolve upon waking.

  • The instrument maker’s workshop

    The instrument maker’s workshop

    Hermann Kern (Austrian, 1838–1912)

    Wood shavings curl beneath the workbench. A half-carved violin rests on the table, its curves catching the dim light. Tools lie scattered—chisels, clamps, a worn mallet. The air smells of pine resin and patience. Something beautiful is taking shape here, one careful cut at a time.

  • Portrait of a Lady with a Lap Dog (ca 1665)

    Portrait of a Lady with a Lap Dog (ca 1665)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A woman in rich fabrics cradles a small dog, its fur ruffled under her fingers. Shadows pool in the folds of her sleeve, light catching the gold thread along her collar. The dog’s dark eyes meet yours, alive and watchful, while her gaze rests somewhere just beyond the frame.

  • Young Woman Sewing (1876)

    Young Woman Sewing (1876)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A woman bends over her needlework, fingers moving with quiet precision. Sunlight slants across her lap, catching the folds of fabric. The room holds its breath around her—no sound but the steady pull of thread through cloth. Every stitch anchors her in this solitary, absorbed moment.

  • The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil (1874)

    The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil (1874)

    Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883)

    Sunlight dapples through the trees as a family gathers in their lush garden. The woman’s white dress glows against the greenery while a child plays nearby. Loose brushstrokes blur the line between domestic tranquility and nature’s wildness—a fleeting afternoon where cultivated order meets untamed growth.

  • Morning Walk (1888)

    Morning Walk (1888)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A woman strides through dappled sunlight, her skirt brushing dew-laden grass. The air hums with dawn’s quiet energy—crushed petals, damp earth, the whisper of fabric against motion. She moves with purpose, yet the path ahead remains soft, undefined, swallowed by golden haze.