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.

Violets, Sweet Violets

John William Godward (English, 1861–1922)

A dreamlike neoclassical painting of a woman cradling violets, where light and texture weave a tale of quiet beauty and unspoken emotion.
Young Woman Knitting (ca. 1883)

Berthe Morisot (French, 1841–1895)

A woman immersed in knitting, rendered with delicate brushwork that transforms mundane activity into poetic meditation.
Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil (between 1756 and 1823)

Sir Henry Raeburn (English, 1756–1823)

A poised portrait of quiet confidence, blending elegance with masterful brushwork and subtle narrative depth.
Resting (C. 1875)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A serene moment of contemplation, rendered with Sargent’s signature sensitivity to light and texture.
Spring (1877)

Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

A woman in spring’s embrace, surrounded by blossoms, her expression a mix of contemplation and quiet joy.
Portrait of Rembrandt with a Gorget (after c. 1629)

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

A striking self-portrait where light and shadow reveal the artist’s probing gaze, framed by an unusual gorget.
The Broken Pitcher (1891)

William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

A young girl holds a broken pitcher in a sunlit field, her expression blending innocence with quiet regret.
Tucked Up (1904)

Frederick George Cotman (English, 1850–1920)

A tender yet unsentimental portrayal of rural laborers resting in golden hay, bathed in twilight’s fading glow.
Water Nymph (1907)

Paul Swan (American, 1883–1972)

A mesmerizing depiction of a mythical figure emerging from water, blending realism with dreamlike fluidity.