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, Hard Way, Ilia Balavadze

Hard Way

Ilia Balavadze

Painting - 170 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 66.9 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch

$5,932

Painting, Hard Way, Ilia Balavadze

Hard Way

Ilia Balavadze

Painting - 150 x 205 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 80.7 x 1.6 inch

$5,457

Painting, Hard Way, Ilia Balavadze

Hard Way

Ilia Balavadze

Painting - 150 x 170 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 66.9 x 1.6 inch

$4,152

Painting, Hard Way, Ilia Balavadze

Hard Way

Ilia Balavadze

Painting - 150 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch

$4,389

Fine Art Drawings, Free Boys 2, Ilia Balavadze

Free Boys 2

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 85 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 33.5 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$4,152

Painting, Ensemble, Marta Grassi

Ensemble

Marta Grassi

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

$2,254

Painting, Joyline 2, Josue M Pierre

Joyline 2

Josue M Pierre

Painting - 89.4 x 79.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.2 x 31.3 x 1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Smile, Eyitayo Alagbe

Smile

Eyitayo Alagbe

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

$2,000

Painting, Pareo, Marta Grassi

Pareo

Marta Grassi

Painting - 89 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 35 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,017

Painting, Heroine, Eyitayo Alagbe

Heroine

Eyitayo Alagbe

Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch

$2,500

Painting, Code 2201, Thierry Carrier

Code 2201

Thierry Carrier

Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch

$10,677

Painting, Code 2107, Thierry Carrier

Code 2107

Thierry Carrier

Painting - 110 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 43.3 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch

$11,863

Painting, Hope, Jumoke Oyetunde

Hope

Jumoke Oyetunde

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

$1,950

Painting, Fantasy 1, Jumoke Oyetunde

Fantasy 1

Jumoke Oyetunde

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

$1,950

Painting, Parade, Marta Grassi

Parade

Marta Grassi

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

$2,373

Painting, Mirage, Marta Grassi

Mirage

Marta Grassi

Painting - 80 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$1,068

Painting, Liaison, Marta Grassi

Liaison

Marta Grassi

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$2,610

Painting, Cercle n°2, Marta Grassi

Cercle n°2

Marta Grassi

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

$1,542

Fine Art Drawings, Two World, Ilia Balavadze

Two World

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 33.9 x 0 inch

$1,898

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

$1,898

Fine Art Drawings, 24.40, Ilia Balavadze

24.40

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 33.9 x 0 inch

$1,898

Fine Art Drawings, 24.40, Ilia Balavadze

24.40

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 74 x 104 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.1 x 40.9 x 0 inch

$2,017

Fine Art Drawings, 24.40, Ilia Balavadze

24.40

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 74 x 104 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.1 x 40.9 x 0 inch

$2,017

Fine Art Drawings, 24.40, Ilia Balavadze

24.40

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 74 x 104 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.1 x 40.9 x 0 inch

$2,017

Fine Art Drawings, 24.40, Ilia Balavadze

24.40

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$1,898

Fine Art Drawings, 24.40, Ilia Balavadze

24.40

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 33.9 x 0 inch

$1,780

Painting, Code 2017, Thierry Carrier

Code 2017

Thierry Carrier

Painting - 73 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$3,559

Painting, Anxiety, Olajire Olalekan

Anxiety

Olajire Olalekan

Painting - 106.7 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 30 x 1 inch

$2,300

Painting, Relax, Nataliya Bagatskaya

Relax

Nataliya Bagatskaya

Painting - 80 x 65 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 25.6 x 0.6 inch

$1,542