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.

  • The Milkmaid (c. 1660)

    The Milkmaid (c. 1660)

    Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632–1675)

    A woman pours milk in a sunlit kitchen, her quiet concentration turning the ordinary into something luminous.

  • Peasant Girl Returning From The Well (c. 1860)

    Peasant Girl Returning From The Well (c. 1860)

    Jean-François Millet (French, 1814–1875)

    A young girl carries a water jug through a field, her quiet strength and the earthy tones painting a vivid portrait of rural toil.

  • Pâquerettes  (1894)

    Pâquerettes (1894)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A young girl holds daisies in a luminous portrait of innocence, where every brushstroke hums with quiet emotion.

  • Berry Pickers (1873)

    Berry Pickers (1873)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A sunlit field hums with quiet activity as figures gather berries, their movements blending with the landscape.

  • The Mona Lisa (1503- 1505)

    The Mona Lisa (1503- 1505)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    An iconic portrait with a mysterious smile, set against a dreamlike landscape, captivating viewers for centuries.

  • The Keynote (1915)

    The Keynote (1915)

    William Merritt Chase (American, 1849–1916)

    A woman poised at a piano, bathed in lamplight, embodies the quiet tension between thought and music.

  • Portrait of Maude Moore (1894)

    Portrait of Maude Moore (1894)

    Frank Dicksee (English, 1853–1928)

    A luminous portrait blending realism with poetic subtlety, capturing quiet elegance and unspoken depth.

  • The Summer Porch

    The Summer Porch

    Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

    A woman lounges on a sunlit porch, surrounded by lush greenery and soft fabrics, her quiet moment suspended in time.

  • Portrait of a Lady (c. 1530)

    Portrait of a Lady (c. 1530)

    Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

    A captivating Renaissance portrait of an unknown woman, radiating quiet mystery and masterful brushwork.