Neoclassical portraits

Neoclassical painting emerged during the 18th century, an era when rationality and Enlightenment replaced the religious wars of the previous century. Originating in France, its influence soon spread around the globe. This style was more academic and history-oriented than the decorative Rococo style that emerged just before. Neoclassical portraits of the 18th century are characterized by clear forms, a stripped-back and somber color palette, classical subject matter, and shallow depth. 

Since the 18th century, neoclassicism has seen numerous revivals in the world of art. Following the Second World War, when many sought a “return to order," the timeless and classical values associated with the style were repopularized. Artists such as Pablo Picasso and André Derain, for example, displayed increased sobriety and other neoclassical elements in their artworks during this period. 

The legacy of neoclassical portraiture continues to inspire contemporary artists around the world in its clarity of form, austere and linear perspective, and classical themes. While some artists today show a clear continuation of neoclassical portraiture, others appropriate specific elements of the tradition to suit their practice. Join us at Artsper as we take a journey through some of the best contemporary portrait artists who take inspiration from the neoclassical style, from Éric Odartey to Thierry Carrier!

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Painting, Epilogue, Zena Blackwell

Epilogue

Zena Blackwell

Painting - 150 x 120 x 3.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.4 inch

$5,203

Painting, Blue Noir, Peter Carella

Blue Noir

Peter Carella

Painting - 121.9 x 132.1 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 52 x 2 inch

$2,170

Painting, Le jardinier, Smoka

Le jardinier

Smoka

Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$740

Painting, Space age, Adam Norgaard

Space age

Adam Norgaard

Painting - 65.2 x 53 x 2 cm Painting - 25.7 x 20.9 x 0.8 inch

$1,050

Painting, Hands Off!, Adam Norgaard

Hands Off!

Adam Norgaard

Painting - 60.6 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.9 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$880

Painting, Meta 7, Smoka

Meta 7

Smoka

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$694

Painting, Meta 6, Smoka

Meta 6

Smoka

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$694

Painting, Meta 5, Smoka

Meta 5

Smoka

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$694

Painting, Meta 4, Smoka

Meta 4

Smoka

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$694

Painting, Meta 3, Smoka

Meta 3

Smoka

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$694

Painting, Slaughter, Aziz Anzabi

Slaughter

Aziz Anzabi

Painting - 108 x 158 x 4 cm Painting - 42.5 x 62.2 x 1.6 inch

$18,841

Painting, La chambre, Smoka

La chambre

Smoka

Painting - 70 x 50 x 3.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch

$694

Painting, July River, Peter Carella

July River

Peter Carella

Painting - 30.5 x 40.6 x 0.6 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 0.25 inch

$700

Painting, Dream Phase, Adam Norgaard

Dream Phase

Adam Norgaard

Painting - 60.6 x 72.7 x 2 cm Painting - 23.9 x 28.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,850

Painting, Untitled, Zena Blackwell

Untitled

Zena Blackwell

Painting - 15 x 10 x 0.3 cm Painting - 5.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch

$522

Painting, Live Wire, Zena Blackwell

Live Wire

Zena Blackwell

Painting - 60 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,471

Painting, La larme de Demeter, Smoka

La larme de Demeter

Smoka

Painting - 195 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch

$2,312

Painting, Trapped, Aziz Anzabi

Trapped

Aziz Anzabi

Painting - 102 x 66 x 4 cm Painting - 40.2 x 26 x 1.6 inch

$16,182

Painting, Rainy Day, Smoka

Rainy Day

Smoka

Painting - 195 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch

$2,774

Painting, Meta 1, Smoka

Meta 1

Smoka

Painting - 195 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 76.8 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch

$2,312

Painting, End of earth, Aziz Anzabi

End of earth

Aziz Anzabi

Painting - 66 x 102 x 4 cm Painting - 26 x 40.2 x 1.6 inch

$12,715

Painting, Immigration, Aziz Anzabi

Immigration

Aziz Anzabi

Painting - 102 x 66 x 4 cm Painting - 40.2 x 26 x 1.6 inch

$7,513

Painting, Carhome, Aziz Anzabi

Carhome

Aziz Anzabi

Painting - 102 x 66 x 3 cm Painting - 40.2 x 26 x 1.2 inch

$16,182

Painting, Drought, Peter Carella

Drought

Peter Carella

Painting - 22.9 x 30.5 x 1.3 cm Painting - 9 x 12 x 0.5 inch

$312

Painting, Untitled, Ilia Balavadze

Untitled

Ilia Balavadze

Painting - 60 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,040

Painting, Instinct, Nawel Aubert

Instinct

Nawel Aubert

Painting - 100 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch

$1,040

Painting, The Pool, Ilia Balavadze

The Pool

Ilia Balavadze

Painting - 160 x 190 x 4 cm Painting - 63 x 74.8 x 1.6 inch

$17,338

Painting, Illusion, Nawel Aubert

Illusion

Nawel Aubert

Painting - 120 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1 inch

$1,445

Painting, L'étreinte, Nawel Aubert

L'étreinte

Nawel Aubert

Painting - 130 x 89 x 2.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35 x 1 inch

$1,618

Painting, Le Bain II, Michaël Brack

Le Bain II

Michaël Brack

Painting - 65 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch

$1,965

Painting, Hands, Nawel Aubert

Hands

Nawel Aubert

Painting - 100 x 73 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 1 inch

$1,040

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