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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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Painting, Triangles, Michaël Brack

Triangles

Michaël Brack

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

$1,387

Fine Art Drawings, Biunivoco, Lantomo

Biunivoco

Lantomo

Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 inch

$2,890

Painting, Vineyard, Agboola Oladapo

Vineyard

Agboola Oladapo

Painting - 82.6 x 64.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 32.5 x 25.5 x 1 inch

$4,500

Painting, Serenity, Agboola Oladapo

Serenity

Agboola Oladapo

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch

$5,000

Painting, Hangers 2, Katalin Soós

Hangers 2

Katalin Soós

Painting - 38 x 46 x 3 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 1.2 inch

$543

Painting, Hangers 1, Katalin Soós

Hangers 1

Katalin Soós

Painting - 46 x 38 x 3 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 1.2 inch

$543

Painting, Gym bag 1, Katalin Soós

Gym bag 1

Katalin Soós

Painting - 40 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$520

Painting, Code 2118, Thierry Carrier

Code 2118

Thierry Carrier

Painting - 160 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch

$10,403

Print, Lesi, Lantomo

Lesi

Lantomo

Print - 42 x 29.7 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 inch

$231

Print, Square 3, Lantomo

Square 3

Lantomo

Print - 29.7 x 21 cm Print - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$231

Painting, Ian, Ramonn Vieitez

Ian

Ramonn Vieitez

Painting - 39.9 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Adam, Ramonn Vieitez

Adam

Ramonn Vieitez

Painting - 39.9 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Giulia, Michelino Iorizzo

Giulia

Michelino Iorizzo

Painting - 61 x 86 x 5 cm Painting - 24 x 33.9 x 2 inch

$6,820

Painting, Venus, Michelino Iorizzo

Venus

Michelino Iorizzo

Painting - 69 x 69 x 5 cm Painting - 27.2 x 27.2 x 2 inch

$6,473

Fine Art Drawings, Fluo in Pink 2, Lantomo

Fluo in Pink 2

Lantomo

Fine Art Drawings - 73 x 54 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28.7 x 21.3 inch

$2,867

Painting, Pop n°7, Marta Grassi

Pop n°7

Marta Grassi

Painting - 29 x 24 x 0.4 cm Painting - 11.4 x 9.4 x 0.2 inch

$497