Figure Studies
A Child Showing Pictures from a Book
Jeanne-Élisabeth Chaudet
A tender Neoclassical scene of childhood curiosity, featuring a young child pointing at an illustration in a book.
Figure Studies
Expressive figure-led works that feel classical, intimate, and human.
Anonymous sitters, allegorical bodies, and painterly figure scenes bring warmth, movement, and a collected studio feel.
Figure Studies
Esméralda
Lionel Royer
An elegant 19th-century scene depicting the character Esméralda and her goat Djali in a moment of gentle interaction.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
François-Joseph Navez
A tender neoclassical depiction of the Holy Family, characterized by luminous color and refined emotional depth.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Toilet of Venus
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterful Baroque depiction of Venus at her mirror, showcasing the exquisite light and texture characteristic of Peter Paul Rubens.