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.

  • White Cat and Butterflies

    White Cat and Butterflies

    Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

    A white cat lounges among butterflies, their delicate wings contrasting with its soft fur in a moment of quiet fascination.

  • A Lady Playing A Mandolin

    A Lady Playing A Mandolin

    Jean Barbault (French, 1718-1762)

    A woman lost in music, her mandolin’s delicate details and flowing robes painted with tender precision.

  • Old Woman Reading (1631)

    Old Woman Reading (1631)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A tender portrait of an elderly woman engrossed in a book, her face glowing against a shadowy backdrop.

  • Seifenblasen (1900)

    Seifenblasen (1900)

    Giulio del Torre (Italian, -)

    A mesmerizing study of soap bubbles, blending iridescent light with quiet reflections on transience.

  • Laura at Sixteen (1896)

    Laura at Sixteen (1896)

    Alice Pike Barney (American, 1857–1931)

    A tender portrait of youthful introspection, blending delicate light and quiet emotion.

  • Idle Hours (circa 1894)

    Idle Hours (circa 1894)

    William Merritt Chase (American, 1849–1916)

    A sunlit scene of leisurely figures by the water, where light and stillness blur into quiet poetry.

  • The Dance Of The Nymphs

    The Dance Of The Nymphs

    Hugo Löffler (German, 1863–1936)

    A dreamlike scene of nymphs dancing in a sunlit glade, their movements fluid and full of life.

  • Spaniel In The Garden (1929)

    Spaniel In The Garden (1929)

    English School (British, -)

    A spaniel rests peacefully in a sunlit garden, surrounded by vibrant foliage that seems to hum with life.

  • The Wood Gatherers

    The Wood Gatherers

    François Alfred Delobbe (French, 1835–1915)

    A tender yet unsentimental glimpse of rural life, where figures merge with the forest in their daily labor.