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

El seu carrer

Seven Black Cats - Contemporary portrait

Apparition IX

Apparition VIII

Les métamorphoses VII

Couple, summer

You and I

Denkräume

Migdiada

In the Field

Girl Child and Her Companion 1

Comfortable Within

Atoke's Resolute

Sunflower teaches us so much about love

Give Us Our Flowers 2

Contemporary portrait - Red Parasol

Contemporary portrait - Private Territory

Contemporary portrait - In the Kitchen with Cat

Pathfinder

Unflappable

Your dreams are valid

Code 2211

Code 2207

Escape 2

Escape

I'm Alright, Just Here

At Rest

Parisian charm

Transition n°3

Nuit

L'infante

The Reader

Disparition VIII

Réflexion XIII

Le parc

Respiration V

L'Attente III

Fabula y augurio

Contemporary portrait Entomological Collection

Contemporary portrait Between You and Me

Anniversary - Contemporary self portrait

Contemporary portrait "Morning Coffee"

Contemporary portrait "It's Cold..."

Versailles IV

Portrait of Bukunmi

Listener

Lets go with me!..

Versailles

Tu deviens une absence VI

Les jumelles

Aquarium III

Schattenmädchen

Eve

L'attachement

Dans sa bulle

Casilda

Clarté lunaire

Traumen

Lingering

Peace of Mind

My confidante 2

My Confidante

Love from Afar

My Truth

Cherry Blossoms by Shakespeare & Company, Paris

Watermelons