Figurative

Celebrating the human form and presence, our figurative collection invites you into intimate portrayals of character, mood, and narrative. These works transcend realism, offering timeless reflections on the body, identity, and the human condition.

Madame Gautreau (Madame X) (c. 1883)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A daring portrait of a woman whose defiant elegance scandalized Paris, blending luminous skin with dark, dramatic contrasts.
Tänzerin (circa 1935)

Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

A dynamic portrayal of a dancer, her form alive with movement and energy, blending realism with expressive brushwork.
The Four-Leaf Clover (1873)

Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

A young girl searches for a four-leaf clover in a sunlit field, her quiet determination framed by Homer’s tender brushwork.
Sleeping Child with Dog (1887)

Elizabeth Strong (American, 1854–1941)

A tender scene of a child and dog sharing a quiet moment, painted with delicate realism and warmth.
Home From The Fields (circa 1880-84)

Charles Sprague Pearce (American, 1851–1914)

A farmer and his animals trudge home at dusk, bathed in golden light that whispers of exhaustion and quiet resilience.
Mending the Nets (1882)

Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

Fishermen mend their nets by the shore, their work etched with quiet determination against the sea’s endless horizon.
Lady Godiva (1898)

John Collier (English, 1850–1934)

A luminous portrayal of defiance, where a noblewoman’s bare ride through town becomes a quiet act of rebellion.
A sleeping cat (1898)

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

A tender portrayal of a cat mid-nap, its fur meticulously detailed, radiating warmth and quiet charm.
Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1865-1932)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A mesmerizing portrait blending elegance and spontaneity, where light, texture, and gaze converge to reveal quiet charisma.