Figure Studies
Woman Writing a Letter
Gerard ter Borch
An intimate 17th-century Dutch genre scene capturing a refined moment of quiet concentration and elegant repose.
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
Tête d'étude (Head Study)
Pierre-Maurice Quays
An evocative oil study capturing the thoughtful profile of a young man in warm, earth-toned hues.
Figure Studies
The Musician
Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
A masterfully detailed 19th-century portrayal of a musician in period dress, capturing a moment of quiet focus.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Bathsheba after the Bath
Jan Steen
This dramatic 17th-century Dutch painting captures the biblical figure Bathsheba in a moment of quiet reflection during her toilet.