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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A chaque jour suffit sa peine

Eternal Sitting

Qu'est-ce qu'on attend 1

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) 2

Portrait de classe 14

Woman

Contemporary portrait "Stop!"

Canicule

Code 1934 (Estampe)

Central Park View II

Untitled

Code 2302

Le café renversé

Love Never End

In Between

Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa

Maya

While I Hope

Fragile souvenir XI

Locked in my heart

La Negra Tomasa

Sometimes I Talk To My Shadow 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women

Portrait of My Barber (At The Barber Shop)

Daily Diary

Darkness 1

Kid

The desire to take refuge in oblivion and frivolity arises

Geisha

Rêve d'eau #3

Des araignées dans le grenier

Victory

Dia al camp (Banyoles)

Black dress

S’allécher

Hija de la luna

Solaris 1

Le Musset, Paris - Limited Edition Print

Flash

Woman with tied up

In the FIeld among the Flowers - Contemporary printed portrait

Quiet Time

Teal Wonder

Rumble in the Jungle

Saint Sébastien

Remember

Momento 9 (Moment 9)

L'étudiante

Centrifuge

Saturday

Nostalgia

Swimming Pool

Festival of death

inside of me 6

Zhan

At the End of the Day

Confession

Chimere hypnotique

Sweet dreams

Portrait de classe 20

Portrait de classe 19

Portrait de classe 18

Portrait de classe 17

Portrait de classe 16

Untitled (home)

Cemetery Flowers

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) 3