Figure Studies
The Golden Knight
Gustav Klimt
A striking Art Nouveau masterpiece featuring a golden knight on horseback against a tapestry-like floral backdrop.
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.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory of the Arts
Juan León Pallière
This 1855 neoclassical painting by Juan León Pallière presents a grand allegorical celebration of the various artistic disciplines.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Holy Family on the Steps
Nicolas Poussin
A masterful Baroque scene of the Holy Family arranged in a geometric, architectural composition against a brilliant blue sky.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Socrates and Alcibiades
Kristian Zahrtmann
A vibrant and bold depiction of the classical Greek philosopher Socrates in dialogue with the young Alcibiades.