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

A chaque jour suffit sa peine

Eternal Sitting

Qu'est-ce qu'on attend 1

Transition

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) 2

Canicule

Woman

Code 1934 (Estampe)

Untitled

Code 2302

Central Park View II

Portrait of My Barber (At The Barber Shop)

Maya

Hija de la luna

In Between

Fragile souvenir XI

Portrait de classe 14

Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa

Love Never End

Locked in my heart

Le café renversé

Kid

Contemporary portrait - Red Auto

Sometimes I Talk To My Shadow 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women

Darkness 1

Daily Diary

La Negra Tomasa

While I Hope

Des araignées dans le grenier

The desire to take refuge in oblivion and frivolity arises

Graphic Content

Geisha

Victory

Dia al camp (Banyoles)

Black dress

S’allécher

Le Musset, Paris - Limited Edition Print

Flash

Woman with tied up

In the FIeld among the Flowers - Contemporary printed portrait

Quiet Time

Teal Wonder

Rumble in the Jungle

Saint Sébastien

Remember

Momento 9 (Moment 9)

L'étudiante

Saturday

Centrifuge

Nostalgia

Swimming Pool

Festival of death

inside of me 6

Zhan

Incendies

At the End of the Day

Confession

Rêve d'eau #3

Chimere hypnotique

Sweet dreams

Fusionnels

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) 3

Cemetery Flowers

Untitled (home)

Code 2018

The gaze