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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, Mathilda, Gino Charpentier

Mathilda

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Amphore, Gino Charpentier

Amphore

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Méditation, Gino Charpentier

Méditation

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Cathédrale, Gino Charpentier

Cathédrale

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Gatien Mabounga

Untitled

Gatien Mabounga

Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 31.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 12.4 inch

$351

Fine Art Drawings, Seul le chien, Gaelle Beyaert

Seul le chien

Gaelle Beyaert

Fine Art Drawings - 41 x 32 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.1 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch

$456

Fine Art Drawings, Travel, Monsieur Zéro

Travel

Monsieur Zéro

Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$257

Fine Art Drawings, Pose 3, Nadine Defer

Pose 3

Nadine Defer

Fine Art Drawings - 66 x 51 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 20.1 x 0.2 inch

$363

Fine Art Drawings, Pose 1, Nadine Defer

Pose 1

Nadine Defer

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

$456

Fine Art Drawings, Nu, Maurice Louis Savin

Nu

Maurice Louis Savin

Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 23.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.4 x 9.3 inch

$205

Fine Art Drawings, Nu, Maurice Louis Savin

Nu

Maurice Louis Savin

Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 23.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.4 x 9.3 inch

$205

Fine Art Drawings, Oubliée, Joanna Flatau

Oubliée

Joanna Flatau

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 45 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 17.7 inch

$3,744

Fine Art Drawings, Bouche rouge, Joanna Flatau

Bouche rouge

Joanna Flatau

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 45 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 17.7 inch

$3,744

Fine Art Drawings, Fond bleu, Joanna Flatau

Fond bleu

Joanna Flatau

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 45 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 17.7 inch

$3,744

Fine Art Drawings, Figure, Marcel Spranck

Figure

Marcel Spranck

Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 4.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.1 x 1.8 x 0 inch

$292

Fine Art Drawings, Etudes de nus II, Pierre Sojo

Etudes de nus II

Pierre Sojo

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

$526

Fine Art Drawings, Women, Lucien Coutaud

Women

Lucien Coutaud

Fine Art Drawings - 20.5 x 26 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.1 x 10.2 x 0 inch

$445

Fine Art Drawings, Nude of Woman, Tibor Gertler

Nude of Woman

Tibor Gertler

Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 38.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.3 x 15.2 x 0 inch

$328

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Tibor Gertler

Nude

Tibor Gertler

Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 36 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 14.2 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Onirisme 2, Agathe Wagner

Onirisme 2

Agathe Wagner

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

$526

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 32, Imad Fakhry

Untitled 32

Imad Fakhry

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Model, 1975, Paolo Ambrosio

Model, 1975

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$175

Fine Art Drawings, Nude VI, Fredy Escobar Vega

Nude VI

Fredy Escobar Vega

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 42 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 16.5 inch

$386

Fine Art Drawings, Model, 1979, Paolo Ambrosio

Model, 1979

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$234

Fine Art Drawings, Model, 1975, Paolo Ambrosio

Model, 1975

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.02 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$234

Fine Art Drawings, Model, 1978, Paolo Ambrosio

Model, 1978

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$174

Fine Art Drawings, Figure, 1978, Paolo Ambrosio

Figure, 1978

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$175

Fine Art Drawings, Figura, 1979, Paolo Ambrosio

Figura, 1979

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$234

Fine Art Drawings, l'Atlas VS Sely, Sely

l'Atlas VS Sely

Sely

Fine Art Drawings - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Adam II, Fredy Escobar Vega

Adam II

Fredy Escobar Vega

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 inch

$386

Fine Art Drawings, Adam, Fredy Escobar Vega

Adam

Fredy Escobar Vega

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 inch

$386

Fine Art Drawings, Nude IV, Fredy Escobar Vega

Nude IV

Fredy Escobar Vega

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 42 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.5 inch

$386

Fine Art Drawings, Nude II, Fredy Escobar Vega

Nude II

Fredy Escobar Vega

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 42 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 16.5 inch

$386

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Suki Da

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

$1,895

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Valerio Adami

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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.