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The nude has long been a central genre in the history of art, from antiquity to the present day. An essential element of classical artistic training, studying live models has remained a core practice for artists throughout history. From realism to abstraction, the depiction of the human body in its natural form continues to thrive in modern art, particularly in today's image-driven culture. Let's explore the rich and fascinating history of nude art.

Nude representation in art dates back to ancient civilizations, with early examples found in Egyptian bas-reliefs. In ancient Greece, depictions of idealized, athletic bodies became iconic, particularly in sculptures and pottery showcasing gods and heroes with sculpted physiques.

Roman art drew heavily on Greek representations of the nude, and after a brief pause during the Middle Ages, due to the rise of Catholicism, the nude reemerged with vigor during the Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo and Albrecht Dürer, inspired by growing anatomical knowledge, became masters in the portrayal of the human form.

In 1568, during the Protestant Counter-Reformation, religious authorities banned the depiction of nudes in religious spaces. In response, artists used techniques such as fig leaves, hair, and drapes to retain the sensuality of their works. Despite these restrictions, influential families like the Medici continued to commission nude depictions of mythological scenes.

Over time, nude painting has reflected changing beauty standards and socio-political climates. Baroque artists like Rembrandt and Caravaggio portrayed dramatic, exaggerated bodies. The Neoclassical period, in contrast, revived the idealized forms of ancient Greece and Rome, while Romanticism embraced nudes within the context of war and revolution.

The challenge of mastering the nude has always been significant for artists, due to its complexity. In the 19th century, the portrayal of the nude was often tied to ideas of purity and virginity, drawing on classical ideals and religious influences.

The Romantic period saw a shift, with nudes embracing sensuality. However, it wasn't until the rise of Realism that the nude began to shock viewers. Manet's "Olympia" and Courbet's "L'Origine du Monde" broke conventions with their bold depictions of the human form in unconventional postures and social contexts.

The nude continues to reflect not only aesthetic ideals but also deeper societal fears and desires. The emaciated figures of Egon Schiele and the pale, introspective bodies of Lucian Freud transcend personal aesthetics, capturing the tortured psyches of their respective eras. Contemporary artists such as Gustav Klimt, Francis Bacon, Jenny Saville, Eric Fischl, and Philippe Pearlstein have continued to explore the nude genre in fresh and provocative ways.

On Artsper, explore captivating works by leading artists like Isabelle Lebret, whose intense, blue-toned nudes, Etienne Gros's dynamic compositions, and Ottelien Huckin's delicate, poetic lines push the boundaries of the nude genre. Discover the fascinating evolution of nude art today on Artsper.

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Painting, Diary Notes, Trude Viken

Diary Notes

Trude Viken

Painting - 29.845 x 22.86 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9 x 0.8 inch

$5,000

Painting, Fauvette, Witold Pyzik

Fauvette

Witold Pyzik

Painting - 120 x 67 x 5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 26.4 x 2 inch

$5,932

Painting, Like a pirate, Debbie Reda

Like a pirate

Debbie Reda

Painting - 34.9 x 27.3 x 2.54 cm Painting - 13.7 x 10.7 x 1 inch

$4,500

Painting, La cascade, Jason Blak

La cascade

Jason Blak

Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,602

Painting, Portrait 2, Erdna André

Portrait 2

Erdna André

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$593

Painting, Pianiste, Jeb

Pianiste

Jeb

Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch

$830

Painting, State of Grace, Mary Brown

State of Grace

Mary Brown

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch

$10,000

Painting, Untitled, Andrew Tosh

Untitled

Andrew Tosh

Painting - 48 x 33 cm Painting - 18.9 x 13 inch

$475

Painting, Kenzo, Alexandra Frances

Kenzo

Alexandra Frances

Painting - 200 x 135 x 2 cm Painting - 78.7 x 53.1 x 0.8 inch

$9,491

Painting, Farah 2, Leslie Valade

Farah 2

Leslie Valade

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$2,373

Painting, Untitled, Viktor Sheleg

Untitled

Viktor Sheleg

Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$475

Painting, Selva, Alex Lazard

Selva

Alex Lazard

Painting - 63 x 54 x 3 cm Painting - 24.8 x 21.3 x 1.2 inch

$2,729

Painting, Pape Diouf, Mahn Kloix

Pape Diouf

Mahn Kloix

Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,068

Painting, Mona Lisa, Dashone

Mona Lisa

Dashone

Painting - 86 x 86 x 4 cm Painting - 33.9 x 33.9 x 1.6 inch

$1,898

Painting, Inna, Alea Pinar Du Pre

Inna

Alea Pinar Du Pre

Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$13,050

Painting, Indira, Karine Wald

Indira

Karine Wald

Painting - 200 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch

$13,050

Painting, Angelo, Andrei Arkhipov

Angelo

Andrei Arkhipov

Painting - 80 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$7,711

Painting, Freelove, Branka Grubic

Freelove

Branka Grubic

Painting - 100.1 x 100.1 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$1,984

Painting, Louis, Clara NineL

Louis

Clara NineL

Painting - 115 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.3 x 35 x 1.2 inch

$463 $416

Painting, Bichette, Afat One

Bichette

Afat One

Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch

$6,288

Painting, Réunion, R. Keim

Réunion

R. Keim

Painting - 57.5 x 64 x 0.5 cm Painting - 22.6 x 25.2 x 0.2 inch

$2,273

Painting, the last punk, Snach-ka

the last punk

Snach-ka

Painting - 180 x 180 x 4.5 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 x 1.8 inch

$11,507

Painting, Un appel, Harald Wolff

Un appel

Harald Wolff

Painting - 150 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

$4,152

Painting, Muslim, Lucie Navier

Muslim

Lucie Navier

Painting - 32 x 24 x 0.2 cm Painting - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch

$415

Painting, Balancing, Gillian Holding

Balancing

Gillian Holding

Painting - 59 x 51 x 3 cm Painting - 23.2 x 20.1 x 1.2 inch

$5,398

Painting, Monroe, Kerry Ost

Monroe

Kerry Ost

Painting - 122 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 48 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch

$12,000

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Painting, Pandora, Valerio Adami

Pandora

Valerio Adami

Painting - 97 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1 inch

$88,975

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Geisha

Verssan

Painting - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$1,080

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Suki Da

Photography - 91 x 61 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.8 x 24 x 0 inch

$1,922

Need help with Nude Painting for Sale ?
Why are people nude in paintings?

Artists often depict nude sitters in their paintings, and often for different reasons. Some artists want to portray the beauty of the human form, while some want to express ideas or emotion through the nude figure, giving it a deeper meaning. 

Why did Renaissance artists use nudity?

Artists depicted nudity frequently during the Renaissance due to the re-popularization of ancient Greek and Roman art. This re-popularization is called neoclassicism. During this period, Classical representations of the nude in sculpture were seen as the highest form of art and the ideal beauty standard. 

What was the medieval church's attitude towards nudity?

Nude statues, which were popular in Antiquity, began to be seen as representing a "pagan" past during the Medieval period in Europe that was dominated by the Catholic Church. Depictions of nude statues in medieval manuscripts represented idolatry, although certain deepictions of nudes such as the crucifixion were acceptable. In general, clothing was a sign of Christianity and modesty.