Figure Studies
Ballet Scene
Edgar Degas
A luminous pastel study of ballet dancers on stage, capturing a moment of poise and movement.
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
A Flowered Gown
Thomas Pollock Anshutz
An elegant and atmospheric Edwardian-era pastel portrait of a woman in a patterned gown.
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
Waiting
Edgar Degas
This evocative pastel by Edgar Degas captures a quiet, unposed moment between a young dancer and her companion.
Figure Studies
Girls Wearing White Socks
Léon Spilliaert
A charming modernist study of five girls in vibrant attire, rendered with the soft, tactile texture of pastels.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Nude against Screen
Alice Pike Barney
An elegant and luminous pastel study of a nude figure set against a shimmering floral screen.