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.

  • Recolte des Pommes (ca. 1890)

    Recolte des Pommes (ca. 1890)

    Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French, 1824–1898)

    A tranquil orchard scene where harvesters gather apples under a diffused golden light, blending labor with quiet poetry.

  • Young Peasant Girls Resting in the Fields near Pontoise (1882)

    Young Peasant Girls Resting in the Fields near Pontoise (1882)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    Two peasant girls take a break in a sunlit field, their quiet moment framed by Pissarro’s earthy palette and lively brushwork.

  • Portrait of a Young Woman

    Portrait of a Young Woman

    Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

    A mesmerizing portrait blending realism and dreamlike softness, where light and texture whisper untold stories.

  • Woman Holding an Apple (c. 1550)

    Woman Holding an Apple (c. 1550)

    Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

    A woman’s enigmatic expression and the apple she holds suggest untold stories, wrapped in Titian’s lush brushwork.

  • Femme lavant une casserole (1879)

    Femme lavant une casserole (1879)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    A woman scrubs a pot in a sunlit kitchen, her quiet labor rendered with tender realism and vibrant brushwork.

  • An Exotic Beauty (1900)

    An Exotic Beauty (1900)

    Nathaniel Sichel (German, 1843–1907)

    A captivating portrait of a woman adorned in luxurious fabrics and jewelry, radiating timeless elegance and mystery.

  • Le Sommeil (1864)

    Le Sommeil (1864)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A tender depiction of two sleeping children, radiating innocence and quiet intimacy through masterful light and texture.

  • The Siesta (After Millet)

    The Siesta (After Millet)

    Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

    A luminous reimagining of laborers resting under a haystack, pulsing with van Gogh’s dynamic brushwork and radiant colors.

  • Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s)

    Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s)

    George Frederic Watts (English, 1817–1904)

    A portrait of actress Ellen Terry, caught in a moment of quiet reflection, her expression hinting at unspoken decisions.