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.

  • A Mother Cat and her Kitten with a Bracket Clock (1897)

    A Mother Cat and her Kitten with a Bracket Clock (1897)

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    A tender portrayal of a mother cat and her kitten beside an ornate clock, glowing with warmth and quiet charm.

  • The Neapolitan Girl (1876)

    The Neapolitan Girl (1876)

    Hugues Merle (French, 1823–1881)

    A young girl’s enigmatic expression and traditional dress draw viewers into a moment of quiet introspection.

  • Cat Family

    Cat Family

    Arthur-Alfred Brunel de Neuville (French, 1852–1941)

    A charming portrayal of feline camaraderie, where playful kittens and watchful elders share a sunlit moment brimming with texture and warmth.

  • George Washington (ca. 1803)

    George Washington (ca. 1803)

    Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)

    A penetrating portrait of George Washington, revealing the man behind the legend with masterful realism and quiet intensity.

  • Mrs. Horton, Later Viscountess Maynard

    Mrs. Horton, Later Viscountess Maynard

    Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792)

    A luminous portrait blending elegance with intimacy, where delicate brushwork and thoughtful expression transcend time.

  • Tomboy, a beagle in a landscape (1906)

    Tomboy, a beagle in a landscape (1906)

    John Emms (English, 1843–1912)

    A beagle pauses mid-step, ears lifted as sunlight filters through the trees behind it.

  • At the Window (1872)

    At the Window (1872)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A young woman lost in thought by a sunlit window, where light and shadow weave a moment of quiet contemplation.

  • A kneeling female nude in a landscape

    A kneeling female nude in a landscape

    Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn (English, 1870–1951)

    A nude figure kneels in a sunlit landscape, her form blending seamlessly with the natural world in a moment of tranquil harmony.

  • Weiße Katze und zwei Zitronenfalter

    Weiße Katze und zwei Zitronenfalter

    Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

    A white cat watches two brimstone butterflies in a tranquil, almost dreamlike moment of quiet curiosity.