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.

Portrait of Anna Lampel (d. 1800), actress (1800)

Marcello Bacciarelli (Italian, 1731–1818)

A hauntingly intimate portrait of an actress, blending melancholy and grace with masterful brushwork.
Female Figure (1894)

Santiago Rusiñol (Spanish, 1861–1931)

A contemplative woman emerges from soft brushstrokes, her presence both vivid and vanishing into the muted surroundings.
Lady Lilith (1867)

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (English, 1828–1882)

A mesmerizing portrait of Lilith, lost in her reflection amid wild roses and untamed beauty.
Néméa (1894)

Maurice Chabas (French, 1862–1947)

A hauntingly beautiful figure emerges from misty hues, blending myth and quiet introspection with delicate brushwork.
Portrait Of Mrs. Claude Leigh And Miss Virginia Leigh (1933)

Philip Alexius de László (Hungarian, unknown)

A tender portrait of a mother and daughter, rich in detail and emotional subtlety.
Darby In His Basket Kennel

Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)

A sleeping dog curled in a basket, rendered with lifelike detail and quiet emotional depth.
Sleepy Kittens (1900)

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

A pair of kittens nestle in drowsy harmony, their fur rendered with exquisite softness in this intimate, light-filled composition.
Die Schifferin (Baronin Marie Spaun am Gmundner See) (1851)

Moritz von Schwind (German, 1804–1871)

A woman in a boat gazes pensively across a tranquil lake, surrounded by misty mountains and soft light.
Feeding Doves

Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

A tender scene of doves flocking around a figure, bathed in soft light, capturing the quiet beauty of fleeting connection.