Figure Studies
Study of Lilia
Carolus-Duran
A striking and elegant study of a woman's neck and upswept hair, rendered in a bold, atmospheric red palette.
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
The Shepherd David
Elizabeth Jane Gardner
A dramatic 19th-century academic painting depicting the biblical hero David as a young shepherd triumphing over a predator.
Figure Studies
Elegant Woman with a Fan
Louis Legrand
A stunning Belle Époque pastel study capturing a moment of Parisian elegance with a bold, vibrant palette.
Figure Studies
The Sicilian Vespers
Francesco Hayez
A sweeping Romantic masterpiece capturing a pivotal moment of historical drama through expressive figures and a luminous landscape.
Figure Studies
Father Rhine Playing the Fiddle of Volker
Moritz von Schwind
A dramatic 19th-century allegorical scene depicting Father Rhine as a crowned, armored figure playing a fiddle upon the river's surface.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Nude on a Blue Cushion
Amedeo Modigliani
An iconic 1917 nude by Amedeo Modigliani, featuring his signature elongated forms and a striking contrast between warm skin tones and a vibrant blue cushion.