Figure Studies
Daoist Immortals with the Old Man of the Southern Pole
Kanō Sansetsu
An exquisite Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals rendered with meticulous brushwork against a luxurious gold ground.
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
Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels
Unknown Artist
An exquisite 18th-century Rajasthan miniature illustrating the spiritual journey of Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham.
Figure Studies
Dancer
Unknown Artist
An elegant depiction of a Japanese dancer, rendered with intricate kimono patterns against a luminous gold-toned background.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Three Graces
Peter Paul Rubens
An elegant monochromatic study of the Three Graces by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing fluid movement and classical beauty.