Figure Studies
Study for the Head of Thomas Carlyle
James McNeill Whistler
A moody and masterful character study in profile by James McNeill Whistler.
Figure Studies
Pierrot in Criminal Court
Thomas Couture
A dramatic narrative scene featuring iconic theatrical figures in a somber courtroom setting.
Figure Studies
Study of a Bishop for the Panthéon
Henri Leopold Levy
A masterful 19th-century oil study of a bishop in profile, capturing refined character and historical texture.
Figure Studies
Two Figure Studies for the Salon des Sciences
Marchal
A refined pair of oil studies depicting classical male heads with masterful brushwork and a sophisticated, tonal palette.
Figure Studies
Study Heads of an Old Man
Jacob Jordaens
Two masterful character studies of an elderly man by Flemish Baroque painter Jacob Jordaens.
Figure Studies
Army Boots
Winslow Homer
A poignant Civil War-era scene by Winslow Homer depicting two young men at rest within a military tent.
Figure Studies
Art Critics (Study)
Michael Ancher
A striking painterly study of two contemplative men by Danish artist Michael Ancher.
Figure Studies
Lord David Dirry-Moir (L'Homme qui rit)
Georges Rochegrosse
An elegant 19th-century oil study of a literary figure in elaborate period dress.
Figure Studies
Study of the Prophet Isaiah
Jean-François Brémond
A masterful 19th-century oil study of the prophet Isaiah, depicted in a moment of scholarly concentration.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Study of a Nude Man
Géza Kukán
A dramatic academic study of the male form, featuring intense chiaroscuro lighting and an expressive, contemplative subject.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Rome as Ruler of the World
Nicolai Abildgaard
An 18th-century Neoclassical allegory depicting Rome as a triumphant sovereign amidst the ruins of antiquity.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Male Torso
Vincent van Gogh
A striking 1886 study of form and light, this oil painting by Vincent van Gogh captures a plaster cast of a male torso in bold, expressive brushstrokes.
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