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

Garance

Eso (Fruit)

Outstanding

Cercle n°1

Si doux et si léger

La moitié de mon bonheur

Cerf noir

Femme en bleu à la terrasse d'un café.

Disparition VII

Versailles II

Woman of Virtue (Feminine Epidemic series)

Contemporary portrait - Create Yourself

150 Years From Now 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Colours

Is There Anyone Here?..

Emotions? Nah, that's for wimps!

The Code of Rancho Badillo

When the Beach is Your Parking Lot

Everything Else Is Nothing

The Backside

No Day, no Night

There was no Sadness, Just the Summer Passed ...

The First Snow

Close-up 9 (Ophélie`s eye)

Close-up 6 (Fei Fei)

La Nit i la Ciutat

Cures

Diari

Gaviera

Flame of passion

Just a Yellow Rose..

Code 1924 (Estampe)

Code 1922 (Estampe)

Evening London Westminster Bridge View

Table for Two in Paris

Louvre Museum in Paris

Triangles

Psychopompe

Végétal

Aláàárù Ajé (Carrier of Wealth)

Macba2

By the pool

Stormy Tides

At the edge of Central Park

Ballet Dancer

Lovers in the City

The warmth of your memories

Finding Solace in Foreign Soil

We Outside 2 (Lagos Baddie Girl)

We Outside 1 (Escape Route)

Fela The Black President

Véranda IV

Relax

The Secret of the Kimono and Cats

Echoes of the Unseen Road

Contemporary portrait - After the Rain...

Contemporary portraits - Old Newspaper

Here Comes Texas!..

Contemporary portrait - Dilemma

Contemporary portrait - Americano with Milk

Flow of Time in the Window

Contemporary portrait "Black Leather Gloves"

Just Cheeseburger...

Contemporary portrait Meeting

Contemporary portrait - Keep Going on Foot

Contemporary portrait - Coffee with the President

Oh my God, or a Custom Portrait