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.

  • Mrs. Fiske Warren (Gretchen Osgood) And Her Daughter Rachel (1903)

    Mrs. Fiske Warren (Gretchen Osgood) And Her Daughter Rachel (1903)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous portrait of maternal affection, alive with Sargent’s vibrant brushstrokes and emotional depth.

  • Mrs. Richard Paul Jodrell (between 1774 and 1776)

    Mrs. Richard Paul Jodrell (between 1774 and 1776)

    Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792)

    A luminous portrait blending elegance and mystery, with delicate brushwork and a whisper of narrative in the details.

  • Le trecciaiole di paglia (1868)

    Le trecciaiole di paglia (1868)

    Egisto Ferroni (Italian, 1835–1912)

    A serene depiction of women weaving straw, bathed in warm light and earthy tones, celebrating the quiet grace of rural labor.

  • A Young Girl Preparing Chantarelles (1892)

    A Young Girl Preparing Chantarelles (1892)

    Peter Ilsted (Danish, 1861–1933)

    A girl’s quiet concentration as she handles wild mushrooms, bathed in sunlight that turns kitchen work into art.

  • The Victorian Chair (1906)

    The Victorian Chair (1906)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A sunlit Victorian chair draped in fabric, rendered with delicate brushstrokes that celebrate quiet elegance.

  • Bathers in a summer landscape (1910)

    Bathers in a summer landscape (1910)

    Hippolyte Petitjean (French, 1854–1929)

    A luminous scene of figures bathing in dappled sunlight, where water, skin, and foliage merge in a dreamy haze.

  • The letter

    The letter

    Vicente Palmaroli y González (Spanish, 1834–1896)

    A woman’s quiet moment with a letter, bathed in soft light, whispers of unspoken stories and emotions.

  • Pandora (1873)

    Pandora (1873)

    Alexandre Cabanel (French, 1823–1889)

    A luminous portrayal of Pandora poised at the edge of fate, her hesitation and the box’s dark promise rendered with haunting beauty.

  • Breton Girl

    Breton Girl

    Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (French, 1852–1929)

    A young Breton girl in traditional dress gazes thoughtfully, her weathered clothing and quiet strength revealing a life of rural toil and quiet pride.