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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Divinité 9
Dasz Panda
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€800
Divinité 11
Dasz Panda
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€800
Divinité 12
Dasz Panda
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€800
Divinité 19
Dasz Panda
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€800
Fight
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 21 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€600
Figures
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 12 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 4.7 x 0.1 inch
€520
Dittico tratto da la delicatezza delle radici che emersero
Rossella Mercedes
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 80 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch
€730
Isolde - Yseult
Catherine Clare
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
€800
Untitled
Francesc Genovés
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€555
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€600
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€600
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€600
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€600
Etudes pour un paysage idéal n°3
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€600
Etude
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€600
Sitting woman (a tribute to Picasso)
Dr. Love
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€90
Nude On The Train
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€580
Female Nude
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 17.8 x 12.2 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7 x 4.8 x 0 inch
€560
Nude with cigarette
Barbara Kroll
Fine Art Drawings - 39.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€329
The Couple
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 20.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.1 x 0.1 inch
€740
Balenciaga Fall, Proenza Schouler and Vetements fall, Triptych
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 27 x 0.1 inch
€1,646
Comme des Garcons and Louis XV Tries on Shoes, Diptych
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 18 x 0.1 inch
€1,098
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€600
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€600
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€600
Etudes pour un paysage idéal n°1
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€600
Que lit-elle ?
Francine Van Hove
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 76 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch
€2,900
Troux divine
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€600
Notre pain quotidien
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€600
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0.4 inch
€600
Two hearts
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 20.5 x 16 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.1 x 6.3 x 0.1 inch
€680 €510
Erotic Scene
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 25 x 17 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.8 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
€580
Erotic Scene
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 20.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.1 x 0.1 inch
€680 €510
Possibility
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 18.5 x 22 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.3 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch
€600 €450
Monument
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€700
À l'écoute de l'étoile
Guillaume Cavalier
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
€995
1988 Femme nue Nude woman
Ma Desheng
Fine Art Drawings - 5 x 10 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 2 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch
€1,895
Lovers
Federica Frati
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€800
Pupille
Rossella Mercedes
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.1 inch
€500
La delicatezza delle radici che emersero (2 works)
Rossella Mercedes
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 80 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch
€690
Behind the Scenes 3
Ilia Balavadze
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch
€2,500
Behind the scenes 1
Ilia Balavadze
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch
€2,500
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 32 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
€2,400
A! Noel
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 60 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch
€1,200
L'enigme
André Masson
Fine Art Drawings - 47.8 x 35 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.8 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch
€3,500
Fille à la cigarette
Theo Haggai
Fine Art Drawings - 27.5 x 20.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.8 x 8.1 inch
€790
Ouessant
Clara Castagné
Fine Art Drawings - 75 x 106 x 3.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 41.7 x 1.4 inch
€4,000
The Apple Is Taken
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€290
Le réconfort 7
LN Le Cheviller
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€690
Les femmes actuelles
Pierre Molinier
Fine Art Drawings - 12.5 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4.9 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€5,000
Turn the page, new chapter
Gabrielle Rul
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 31 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 12.2 inch
€400
Le réconfort 1
LN Le Cheviller
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€690
Schaffer
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 29.6 x 42 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 16.5 inch
€1,800
Sans titre
Franciszek Starowieyski
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 42 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.5 inch
€1,200
Yves Saint Laurent
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 18 x 0.1 inch
€915
Amour androgyne
Anthea Missy
Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 48 x 0.02 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 18.9 x 0 inch
€500
La felina
Teo Franco
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€550
Camuflaje
Teo Franco
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€550
Spicy
Teo Franco
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€550
La pescadora
Teo Franco
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€550
Neo Deco 08-09-24
Corné Akkers
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€1,515
Sans titre (Minotoo venus)
Christos Kalfas
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 9.4 inch
€750
Sans titre (Minotaure fleurs)
Christos Kalfas
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 9.4 inch
€750
De divines taches de peintures se révèlent en un divin art pris sur peau de banane jaunie
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 15 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 5.9 inch
€1,200
Nu (série, croquis)
Kitty Sabatier
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€550
Untitled 228
Tarek Butayhi
Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 49 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 19.3 inch
€1,189
Swan woman
Dr. Love
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€90
Untitled
Emilio Bielsa
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€750
Karton
Vladimir Velickovic
Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 28 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 11 x 1.2 inch
€4,000
A Little Symphony Of Prague
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€260
Adam & Eve
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 17 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 6.7 x 0 inch
€290
Femme et son ombre
Zafi
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,400
Untitled
Doïna Vieru
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€1,000
Untitled
Doïna Vieru
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€1,000
Untitled
Francesc Genovés
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€555
Aguadora
Teo Franco
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€550
Intervalo de tiempo
Teo Franco
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
€550
I miss your heart
Teo Franco
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 42 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 16.5 x 0 inch
€550
Plage à Biarritz
Rosario Heins
Fine Art Drawings - 125 x 107 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 49.2 x 42.1 x 0.4 inch
€5,800
Sleeping Girl
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 33 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 13 x 0 inch
€1,100
Sans titre
Philippe Pasqua
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€3,000
Sans titre
Philippe Pasqua
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€3,000
La Femme Brune
Sophie Duplain
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 25 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inch
€500
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Couple enlacé / Couple embracing, 1901
Gustav Klimt
Print - 64 x 48 x 1 cm Print - 25.2 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch
€625
Audrey Fleurot 3
Theo Haggai
Fine Art Drawings - 27.5 x 20.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.8 x 8.1 inch
€590
Alinéa-toi - Série sculpture bronze corps humain
Monique Gervais
Sculpture - 28 x 33 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11 x 13 x 5.9 inch
€4,500
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.