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.

  • Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (1885)

    Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (1885)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous twilight scene of children lighting lanterns in a flower-filled garden, blending realism with dreamlike atmosphere.

  • Yellow shawl

    Yellow shawl

    Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky (Russian, 1839–1915)

    A luminous yellow shawl envelops the subject in warmth, its intricate folds and soft shadows hinting at untold stories beneath the quiet surface.

  • The Kiss (1859)

    The Kiss (1859)

    Francesco Hayez (Italian, 1791–1882)

    A passionate embrace frozen in time, where love and danger intertwine amid swirling fabrics and dramatic shadows.

  • Girl Seated In A Grove (1880)

    Girl Seated In A Grove (1880)

    Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

    A young girl sits in quiet contemplation beneath the shifting light of a grove, blending introspection with the wild beauty of nature.

  • Paysannes portant un panier (1888)

    Paysannes portant un panier (1888)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    Two peasant women carry a heavy basket through a sunlit field, their quiet labor rendered with Pissarro’s signature warmth and textured brushwork.

  • Woman with a Parasol in a Garden (1875)

    Woman with a Parasol in a Garden (1875)

    Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)

    A woman stands in a sunlit garden, her parasol casting soft shadows as flowers burst around her in a whirl of color.

  • The Sultan Going Out

    The Sultan Going Out

    Maurice Romberg de Vaucorbeil (French, 1860–1940)

    A vibrant depiction of a sultan’s procession, rich with detail and ceremonial splendor, blending authority with quiet introspection.

  • Young Woman Reading (c 1880)

    Young Woman Reading (c 1880)

    Osman Hamdi Bey (Turkish, 1842–1910)

    A young woman lost in thought while reading, her expression caught between concentration and quiet yearning.

  • Guitar player (1755-1757)

    Guitar player (1755-1757)

    Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725–1805)

    A guitarist lost in melody, fingers poised mid-strum, bathed in warm light that brings the scene to life.