Figure Studies
Slave with a Plate of Fruit
Jules Lefebvre
An elegant profile portrait capturing the rich textures and delicate details of 19th-century French academic painting.
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 Family Heirloom
Helene Schjerfbeck
A striking modernist portrait of two figures rendered in a thinned, luminous oil technique with bold color blocks.
Figure Studies
Two Springs
Gustave Van de Woestijne
A bold Symbolist portrait featuring high-contrast tones and mysterious, layered figures.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Fortune Passes By (La Fortune passe)
Albert Maignan
A striking late 19th-century allegory by Albert Maignan depicting the fleeting nature of luck and success.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Important People
George Washington Lambert
A masterfully composed Edwardian group portrait set against a striking and luminous coastal landscape.