Nude Painting for Sale
The nude has long been a central genre in the history of art, from antiquity to the present day. An essential element of classical artistic training, studying live models has remained a core practice for artists throughout history. From realism to abstraction, the depiction of the human body in its natural form continues to thrive in modern art, particularly in today's image-driven culture. Let's explore the rich and fascinating history of nude art.
Nude representation in art dates back to ancient civilizations, with early examples found in Egyptian bas-reliefs. In ancient Greece, depictions of idealized, athletic bodies became iconic, particularly in sculptures and pottery showcasing gods and heroes with sculpted physiques.
Roman art drew heavily on Greek representations of the nude, and after a brief pause during the Middle Ages, due to the rise of Catholicism, the nude reemerged with vigor during the Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo and Albrecht Dürer, inspired by growing anatomical knowledge, became masters in the portrayal of the human form.
In 1568, during the Protestant Counter-Reformation, religious authorities banned the depiction of nudes in religious spaces. In response, artists used techniques such as fig leaves, hair, and drapes to retain the sensuality of their works. Despite these restrictions, influential families like the Medici continued to commission nude depictions of mythological scenes.
Over time, nude painting has reflected changing beauty standards and socio-political climates. Baroque artists like Rembrandt and Caravaggio portrayed dramatic, exaggerated bodies. The Neoclassical period, in contrast, revived the idealized forms of ancient Greece and Rome, while Romanticism embraced nudes within the context of war and revolution.
The challenge of mastering the nude has always been significant for artists, due to its complexity. In the 19th century, the portrayal of the nude was often tied to ideas of purity and virginity, drawing on classical ideals and religious influences.
The Romantic period saw a shift, with nudes embracing sensuality. However, it wasn't until the rise of Realism that the nude began to shock viewers. Manet's "Olympia" and Courbet's "L'Origine du Monde" broke conventions with their bold depictions of the human form in unconventional postures and social contexts.
The nude continues to reflect not only aesthetic ideals but also deeper societal fears and desires. The emaciated figures of Egon Schiele and the pale, introspective bodies of Lucian Freud transcend personal aesthetics, capturing the tortured psyches of their respective eras. Contemporary artists such as Gustav Klimt, Francis Bacon, Jenny Saville, Eric Fischl, and Philippe Pearlstein have continued to explore the nude genre in fresh and provocative ways.
On Artsper, explore captivating works by leading artists like Isabelle Lebret, whose intense, blue-toned nudes, Etienne Gros's dynamic compositions, and Ottelien Huckin's delicate, poetic lines push the boundaries of the nude genre. Discover the fascinating evolution of nude art today on Artsper.
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Present and past
Mishurovsky Victor
Painting - 70 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
$429
Amore vino and A taste of trust
Kristina Mallen
Painting - 80 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$5,782
Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war)
Iryna Rets
Painting - 97 x 94 x 1.7 cm Painting - 38.2 x 37 x 0.7 inch
$1,776
La tête dans les étoiles
François Sauvage
Painting - 130 x 81 x 3.5 cm Painting - 51.2 x 31.9 x 1.4 inch
$1,693
Late Evening Light
William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Painting - 40.6 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 16 x 12 x 1 inch
$2,135
Femme nue en or - Portrait de femme
Danielle Lamaison
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,235
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R. Cavalié
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2.4 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.9 inch
$1,192
The Deposition, after Raphael
Mario Henrique
Painting - 150 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$10,900
N° 923 Bien sûr, elle s'en remettra !
R. Cavalié
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,192
Somnium No. 3, Series IX
Mario Henrique
Painting - 190 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 74.8 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$11,921
Materia No. 5, Series V
Mario Henrique
Painting - 150 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$7,749
Materia No. 4, Series V
Mario Henrique
Painting - 150 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$7,749
Materia No. 3, Series V
Mario Henrique
Painting - 190 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 74.8 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$9,900
Materia No. 2, Series V
Mario Henrique
Painting - 190 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 74.8 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$11,921
The Seated Female Grace
Michael Alan
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.1 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.04 inch
$9,000
Surréalisme 1975 Surrealism. Population d'images, Images population
Maurice Rapin
Painting - 30 x 35 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch
$1,133
Aphrodite - Arisen from the Waves
Galina Vasiljeva
Painting - 71 x 51 x 2 cm Painting - 28 x 20.1 x 0.8 inch
$2,980
The green umbrella
Tsanko Tsankoff
Painting - 90 x 110 x 1 cm Painting - 35.4 x 43.3 x 0.4 inch
$4,411
Let_s Go to Tango
Artur Soletskyi
Painting - 110 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$7,153
Take me to the Clouds
Artur Soletskyi
Painting - 70 x 180 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 70.9 x 0.8 inch
$6,557
The Winds of Change
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,013
You Are My Universe
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,800
Contemplations of the Trypillian Heritage
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,013
Intertwining Thoughts
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 70 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,013
Harmony Unleashed: Sunflower Whispers
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,311
Thoughts: The Eve Within
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 90 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,490
Self-Perception: Night and Day
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,490
The Power of Good
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$2,682
Whispers of Eternity
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,371
Whispers of Time: The Gathering
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 90 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$2,563
Reflection, Melancholy serie
Olha Vlasova
Painting - 100 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,788
Guardians of the Primordial Woods
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1.8 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.7 inch
$2,253
Slumbering Spirit, Thoughts series.
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 60 x 80 x 1.8 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.7 inch
$1,371
Echoes of the Forest
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 60 x 80 x 1.8 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.7 inch
$1,907
Whispers of Ancestry, Thoughts series
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1.8 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.7 inch
$1,371
Contemplations by the river
Tetiana Pchelnykova
Painting - 90 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,729
Why do you have such big ears
Liubou Sas
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,980
Le Jugement de Paris et l'école de Montmartre
Erró
Painting - 300 x 200 x 3 cm Painting - 118.1 x 78.7 x 1.2 inch
$143,055
Nose Art - Night fighter
Alain Bertrand
Painting - 120 x 160 x 8 cm Painting - 47.2 x 63 x 3.1 inch
$10,729
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Couple enlacé / Couple embracing, 1901
Gustav Klimt
Print - 64 x 48 x 1 cm Print - 25.2 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch
$745
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Theo Haggai
Fine Art Drawings - 27.5 x 20.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.8 x 8.1 inch
$703
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Sculpture - 28 x 33 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11 x 13 x 5.9 inch
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Sculpture - 20 x 14.5 x 11 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.7 x 4.3 inch
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Need help with Nude Painting for Sale ?
Why are people nude in paintings?
Artists often depict nude sitters in their paintings, and often for different reasons. Some artists want to portray the beauty of the human form, while some want to express ideas or emotion through the nude figure, giving it a deeper meaning.
Why did Renaissance artists use nudity?
Artists depicted nudity frequently during the Renaissance due to the re-popularization of ancient Greek and Roman art. This re-popularization is called neoclassicism. During this period, Classical representations of the nude in sculpture were seen as the highest form of art and the ideal beauty standard.
What was the medieval church's attitude towards nudity?
Nude statues, which were popular in Antiquity, began to be seen as representing a "pagan" past during the Medieval period in Europe that was dominated by the Catholic Church. Depictions of nude statues in medieval manuscripts represented idolatry, although certain deepictions of nudes such as the crucifixion were acceptable. In general, clothing was a sign of Christianity and modesty.