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Nude Drawing for Sale

Nude drawing is an artistic genre that aims to represent the human body in its natural state. In practice, nudity is rarely total, and the body is often highlighted with elements like drapery, the subject's hair, or various accessories. This artistic genre, focused on depicting the nude woman or the live model, has a long history and has been revisited by artists across many periods.

In its beginnings, only gods and supernatural beings were depicted without clothing. This approach was not of full nudity, but rather of the uncovered body. In fact, artists like Lucian Freud have distinguished between the terms "nude" and "naked," highlighting a subtle difference in how artistic nudity is perceived. This distinction enriches the understanding of how nude drawing has evolved throughout the centuries.

In the history of art, nude drawing has been viewed paradoxically. For example, with artists like Edouard Manet it sparked scandal, while with Eugène Delacroix, it was considered revolutionary. Others, like Gustave Courbet, dared to explore more explicit scenes, while artists like Egon Schiele glorified the nude woman and the female body. More recently, Tom Wesselmann faced criticism for drawings considered pornographic, while figures like Henri Matisse cut forms, and Marcel Duchamp explored cubist shapes, changing the way the human body was perceived in art.

Erotic drawing has also evolved to be seen not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a technique for studying the beauty of the human body. Over the centuries, the live model has been a central point in art education, and drawing classes have developed this form of art in depth. This genre is essential for the training of professional artists as well as for amateur artists who seek to deepen their understanding of body representation.

If you wish to explore this fascinating genre further, Artsper offers a vast selection of nude drawings, from Renaissance classics to contemporary artists. Discover how the live model, charcoal drawings, and nude drawings are approached today. Whether you're interested in abstract art or classical drawing, these works continue to inspire many creators.

The evolution of nude drawing over the centuries shows how perceptions of women, the human body, and nudity have changed. Dive into this fascinating world where art and sensuality meet, and let yourself be inspired by the many representations of live models that enrich the history of art.

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Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Juan C. Estrada

Untitled

Juan C. Estrada

Fine Art Drawings - 96.5 x 86.4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 38 x 34 inch

€1,113

Fine Art Drawings, Naïade, Gino Charpentier

Naïade

Gino Charpentier

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€400

Fine Art Drawings, Femme cobra, Gino Charpentier

Femme cobra

Gino Charpentier

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€400

Fine Art Drawings, Ingénue, Gino Charpentier

Ingénue

Gino Charpentier

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€400

Fine Art Drawings, Arbre de vie, Gino Charpentier

Arbre de vie

Gino Charpentier

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€400

Fine Art Drawings, Étreinte, Gino Charpentier

Étreinte

Gino Charpentier

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€400

Fine Art Drawings, Aphrodite, Gino Charpentier

Aphrodite

Gino Charpentier

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€400

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled IV, Enrique Grau

Untitled IV

Enrique Grau

Fine Art Drawings - 43.2 x 35.6 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17 x 14 x 0.1 inch

€1,855

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled III, Enrique Grau

Untitled III

Enrique Grau

Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch

€1,391

Fine Art Drawings, Nude Woman, Jim Lagasse

Nude Woman

Jim Lagasse

Fine Art Drawings - 35.6 x 27.9 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 11 x 1 inch

€441

Fine Art Drawings, Figure, Anthony Roaland

Figure

Anthony Roaland

Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 64 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 25.2 x 0 inch

€320

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Anthony Roaland

Nude

Anthony Roaland

Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 64.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 25.4 x 0 inch

€340

Fine Art Drawings, N° 880 Jumeaux 2, R. Cavalié

N° 880 Jumeaux 2

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 60 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

€220

Fine Art Drawings, N° 874 Jumeaux 1, R. Cavalié

N° 874 Jumeaux 1

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 37 x 55 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.6 x 21.7 x 0.1 inch

€220

Fine Art Drawings, N° 860 Averroès, R. Cavalié

N° 860 Averroès

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

€220

Fine Art Drawings, N° 850 X-mas, R. Cavalié

N° 850 X-mas

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 57 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 22.4 x 0.1 inch

€220

Fine Art Drawings, N° 840 Trea, R. Cavalié

N° 840 Trea

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 51 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 20.1 x 0.1 inch

€220

Fine Art Drawings, N° 748 Brownie, R. Cavalié

N° 748 Brownie

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 59 x 33 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.2 x 13 x 0.1 inch

€180

Fine Art Drawings, N° 794 Myosotis., R. Cavalié

N° 794 Myosotis.

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 44 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 17.3 x 0.1 inch

€160

Fine Art Drawings, La tourbière, Clémence Wach

La tourbière

Clémence Wach

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 42 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 16.5 x 0.2 inch

€1,400

Fine Art Drawings, Nu à l'étang, Clémence Wach

Nu à l'étang

Clémence Wach

Fine Art Drawings - 38 x 54 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 21.3 x 0.2 inch

€1,200

Fine Art Drawings, Endormie, Thalia Dalecky

Endormie

Thalia Dalecky

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€320

Fine Art Drawings, Morphée, Thalia Dalecky

Morphée

Thalia Dalecky

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€320

Fine Art Drawings, Multitude, Lia Chechelashvili

Multitude

Lia Chechelashvili

Fine Art Drawings - 76.2 x 55.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€2,597

Fine Art Drawings, N° 790 Etirement, R. Cavalié

N° 790 Etirement

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 43 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€200

Fine Art Drawings, N° 758 Novelette, R. Cavalié

N° 758 Novelette

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 35 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

€180

Fine Art Drawings, N° 755 Etude VII, R. Cavalié

N° 755 Etude VII

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 39 x 60 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.4 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

€230

Fine Art Drawings, N° 757 Ondine., R. Cavalié

N° 757 Ondine.

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 39 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.3 x 15.4 x 0.1 inch

€160

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 1, Boshra Mustafa

Untitled 1

Boshra Mustafa

Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 26 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.6 inch

€927

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No title (No42)

Suki Da

Photography - 60 x 83 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 32.7 x 0 inch

€1,620

Painting, Pandora, Valerio Adami

Pandora

Valerio Adami

Painting - 97 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1 inch

€75,000

Painting, Geisha, Verssan

Geisha

Verssan

Painting - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€910

Need help with Nude Drawing for Sale ?
Why do people draw nude art?

Drawing the naked human body is a common exercise known as 'life drawing' that lets artists practice depicting the human figure. Artists also draw nude art for various other reasons, such as to represent the beauty of the human form or to express human emotion.  

What are the 3 types of drawing?

The main three types of drawing are realistic, symbolic, and expressive. Realistic drawing aims to imitate life, while symbolic drawing points to an outside meaning, and expressive drawing aims to communicate emotion to its viewer.

What is a full body drawing called?

A full body drawing is referred to commonly as a figure drawing or a life drawing. 

Why draw nudes?
Drawing nudes allows you to explore the beauty and complexity of the human body, while perfecting your mastery of proportions and volumes. It is also a fundamental exercise for expressing emotions and movement in contemporary art.
What do you call a drawing made from a live, nude model?
A drawing made from a live, nude model is called a "live nude." This practice is common in art education to study anatomy and the representation of the human body.
What are the 4 types of drawing?
The four types of drawing are observational drawing, imaginative drawing, technical drawing, and expressive drawing. Each serves specific purposes, ranging from faithful reproduction to free artistic creation.
What is nudity in art?
Nude art refers to the representation of the unclothed human body, exploring its beauty, form, and expressiveness. It is a major artistic genre, present from Antiquity to contemporary art.