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.

  • Breton Girl

    Breton Girl

    Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (French, 1852–1929)

    A young Breton girl in traditional dress gazes thoughtfully, her weathered clothing and quiet strength revealing a life of rural toil and quiet pride.

  • Girl with Dog (1873)

    Girl with Dog (1873)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A tender moment between a girl and her dog, painted with Monet’s signature light and lively brushstrokes.

  • Woman Washing Her Feet in a Brook (1894)

    Woman Washing Her Feet in a Brook (1894)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    A woman kneels by a brook, her hands submerged in water as sunlight dances across the scene, blending labor with tranquility.

  • Innocence

    Innocence

    Arthur Hacker (English, 1858–1919)

    A tender portrayal of purity, where light and shadow dance around a figure lost in quiet reflection.

  • Ellen Sears Amory Anderson Curtis (1868-1952) (1903)

    Ellen Sears Amory Anderson Curtis (1868-1952) (1903)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous portrait balancing delicate detail with expressive brushwork, revealing quiet depth beneath its polished surface.

  • Rough Work (1883)

    Rough Work (1883)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A gritty, atmospheric depiction of manual labor, where brushstrokes and shadows convey both exhaustion and quiet perseverance.

  • Love’s Shadow

    Love’s Shadow

    Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)

    A mesmerizing portrait of longing and mystery, where light and shadow dance around a figure steeped in emotion.

  • Gleaning

    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)

    The Proposal (1872)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

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