Figure Studies
Folles filles
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz
A luminous and romantic scene of figures nestled within a lush, moody forest landscape.
Mid 19th Century
Realist observation, academic portraiture, and luminous landscapes rooted in everyday life.
This period brings together quieter landscapes, portraiture, and richly observed scenes with a more intimate mood.
Figure Studies
Head of Pasquin
Honoré Daumier
A striking character study by Honoré Daumier, featuring a man in theatrical costume illuminated by dramatic chiaroscuro.
Figure Studies
Study of an Old Woman
Matthijs Maris
An intimate and atmospheric oil study of an elderly woman, capturing a moment of quiet reflection in warm, earthy tones.
Figure Studies
Claudio and Isabella
William Holman Hunt
This dramatic Pre-Raphaelite painting captures a tense moment between Claudio and his sister Isabella from Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'.
Figure Studies
In the Park
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
A richly textured and atmospheric scene of figures in a park, rendered with masterfully thick impasto.
Figure Studies
Bugler of the Light Infantry
Alphonse de Neuville
A characterful 19th-century portrait of a soldier in uniform, capturing a quiet moment of repose.