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.

  • Girl with Dog (1873)

    Girl with Dog (1873)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A tender moment between a girl and her dog, painted with Monet’s signature light and lively brushstrokes.

  • Woman Washing Her Feet in a Brook (1894)

    Woman Washing Her Feet in a Brook (1894)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    A woman kneels by a brook, her hands submerged in water as sunlight dances across the scene, blending labor with tranquility.

  • Innocence

    Innocence

    Arthur Hacker (English, 1858–1919)

    A tender portrayal of purity, where light and shadow dance around a figure lost in quiet reflection.

  • Ellen Sears Amory Anderson Curtis (1868-1952) (1903)

    Ellen Sears Amory Anderson Curtis (1868-1952) (1903)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous portrait balancing delicate detail with expressive brushwork, revealing quiet depth beneath its polished surface.

  • Rough Work (1883)

    Rough Work (1883)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A gritty, atmospheric depiction of manual labor, where brushstrokes and shadows convey both exhaustion and quiet perseverance.

  • Love’s Shadow

    Love’s Shadow

    Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)

    A mesmerizing portrait of longing and mystery, where light and shadow dance around a figure steeped in emotion.

  • Gleaning

    Gleaning

    Arthur Foord Hughes (English, 1864–1932)

    A luminous depiction of harvesters gathering remnants, where light and labor intertwine with quiet dignity.

  • The Proposal (1872)

    The Proposal (1872)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A luminous portrayal of young love, where hesitation and hope intertwine amidst a sunlit countryside.

  • Salome (1909)

    Salome (1909)

    Paul De La Boulaye (French, 1874–1916)

    A mesmerizing yet unsettling portrayal of Salome, balancing beauty with an undercurrent of impending violence.