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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, 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

CHF 1,661

Fine Art Drawings, Esterelle, Marta Grassi

Esterelle

Marta Grassi

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 75 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 29.5 x 0 inch

CHF 879

Fine Art Drawings, Leda, Marta Grassi

Leda

Marta Grassi

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 75 x 0.02 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 29.5 x 0 inch

CHF 879

Painting, Le Bain, Michaël Brack

Le Bain

Michaël Brack

Painting - 50 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,466

Painting, Mircalla, Michaël Brack

Mircalla

Michaël Brack

Painting - 46 x 34 cm Painting - 18.1 x 13.4 inch

CHF 371

Painting, Space age 2, Adam Norgaard

Space age 2

Adam Norgaard

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

CHF 966

Painting, Nébulosis, Erwann Tirilly

Nébulosis

Erwann Tirilly

Painting - 150 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch

Price upon request

Painting, Proxima, Erwann Tirilly

Proxima

Erwann Tirilly

Painting - 130 x 162 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 1.2 inch

Price upon request

Painting, Schisme #2, Erwann Tirilly

Schisme #2

Erwann Tirilly

Painting - 84 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 33.1 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

Price upon request

Painting, Ghost dance, Erwann Tirilly

Ghost dance

Erwann Tirilly

Painting - 130 x 173 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 68.1 x 0.8 inch

Price upon request

Painting, The Dreamer, Erwann Tirilly

The Dreamer

Erwann Tirilly

Painting - 97 x 146 x 3 cm Painting - 38.2 x 57.5 x 1.2 inch

Price upon request

Painting, Pop n°4, Marta Grassi

Pop n°4

Marta Grassi

Painting - 35 x 27 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.1 inch

Sold

Fine Art Drawings, 24.40, Ilia Balavadze

24.40

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 63 x 93 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24.8 x 36.6 x 0 inch

Sold

Painting, Le Canal, Michaël Brack

Le Canal

Michaël Brack

Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Le Banc, Michaël Brack

Le Banc

Michaël Brack

Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Born King, Eyitayo Alagbe

Born King

Eyitayo Alagbe

Painting - 66 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 26 x 20 x 1 inch

Sold

Painting, Été, Michaël Brack

Été

Michaël Brack

Painting - 55 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Listener, Damilola Ilori

Listener

Damilola Ilori

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch

Sold

Painting, Altar, Nicolás Beltrán

Altar

Nicolás Beltrán

Painting - 124 x 97.5 x 2 cm Painting - 48.8 x 38.4 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Oasis, Nataliya Bagatskaya

Oasis

Nataliya Bagatskaya

Painting - 80 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch

CHF 2,443

Painting, De retour, Marta Grassi

De retour

Marta Grassi

Painting - 145 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 57.1 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

Sold

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