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
Meditation
Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin
A luminous Post-Impressionist portrait of a woman bathed in the warm, golden glow of a setting sun.
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.
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.