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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Neoclassical portraits

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Daily Monologue

Spring

Contemporary portrait "Together. Without words"

Contemporary portrait "Something Warm and Soft"

Creative Rebel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Children

In My Solitude 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Men

In My Solitude 1

Holiday Done Another School Day - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait

Solaris 2

Standing Tall - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Men, Africa

Home Alone This Saturday Morning -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa

The rear window

In & Out

Mindscapes - 21st Century

The Podium

The Podium II

Boss Lady

Portrait of Dara

In Her III

His Worth II

Her Worth I

Pathfinder 4

Pathfinder 3

Pathfinder 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Women Face

Does It Get Better? - 21st Century

Surely I Will Fly - 21st Century

Soft Love 2

On Your Tomb They Won't Smell Nice - 21st Century, Contemporary, Floral, Women

Vision of Twilight 1

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

Fenêtre sur cour

Confusion

Contemporary portrait - The Beginning of the Road

Le Bal

Sisters at the Beach

Within the Shimmering Dark

Contemporary portrait As We Wait for the Taxi

Dans les bois

Reincarnation - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, African Artwork

Life as a Roller-coaster 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Men Skating

Mazel Tov 4

Tu deviens une absence X

L'Infante IV

Hard Way

Hard Way

Hard Way

Hard Way

Boldness 2

Boldness 3

Smile

Little One

Heroine

The arrival

Faux semblant n°2

Woman at a Paris Cafe III

Free Boys 2

Lady in the City Night

Gentleman at a Paris Cafe

Resilience

Aren't We All Hungry?

First Love Yourself

The courageous woman(Feminine Epidemic series) II

Contemporary portrait - Create Yourself

Is There Anyone Here?..

Emotions? Nah, that's for wimps!