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

La favorite, Paris

London, Evening Promise

L’Œil

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) 1

The Distance

Operating Room

Without Mask

Qu'est ce qu'on attend 7

In the Field

You're a Girl

Return

The Eclectic

Melancholy Trees

Mazel Tov 2

On your tomb, They won't smell nice

Débordements

S'évader

Ailleurs

Hong 10 - Protection

24.40

Code 1958

To the Sound of Waves

Beyond the door

Gentleman

Code 1925

There's a certain amount of risk involved

La Maison sur la Plage

Confusion

A dandy in the garden of black roses

The rain

Cloud-Gazing Club

I Want Ice Cream

Contemporary portrait "Joshua Tree"

The Girlfriends

Geisha

Paris Corner Cafe - with gold embellishment

Cocktail - with gold embellishment

Pink Cherry Blossoms - with gold embelishment

Maison Sauvage, Paris - with gold embellishment

Faux semblant n°2

In the Field

In the Fied

Code 1921

In the Field

In the Field

Last Performance

Proliferation

Where Are You From

Jardin oublié

Une ombre dans mes souvenirs IV

Descans

Untitled - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Modern Art, Colour, Acrylic

Irradiance

Sunrise

Storm

Les contemplations

L’événement VI

L’événement V

L’événement III

Lady in Red in Paris

Portrait de classe 2

Gilded Grace

The Gentleman

Gentleman with a Cigar

Aboard the Orient Express - with gold embellishment

Veranda V