Nude Drawing for Sale

Nude drawing is an artistic genre that aims to represent the human body in its natural state. In practice, nudity is rarely total, and the body is often highlighted with elements like drapery, the subject's hair, or various accessories. This artistic genre, focused on depicting the nude woman or the live model, has a long history and has been revisited by artists across many periods.

In its beginnings, only gods and supernatural beings were depicted without clothing. This approach was not of full nudity, but rather of the uncovered body. In fact, artists like Lucian Freud have distinguished between the terms "nude" and "naked," highlighting a subtle difference in how artistic nudity is perceived. This distinction enriches the understanding of how nude drawing has evolved throughout the centuries.

In the history of art, nude drawing has been viewed paradoxically. For example, with artists like Edouard Manet it sparked scandal, while with Eugène Delacroix, it was considered revolutionary. Others, like Gustave Courbet, dared to explore more explicit scenes, while artists like Egon Schiele glorified the nude woman and the female body. More recently, Tom Wesselmann faced criticism for drawings considered pornographic, while figures like Henri Matisse cut forms, and Marcel Duchamp explored cubist shapes, changing the way the human body was perceived in art.

Erotic drawing has also evolved to be seen not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a technique for studying the beauty of the human body. Over the centuries, the live model has been a central point in art education, and drawing classes have developed this form of art in depth. This genre is essential for the training of professional artists as well as for amateur artists who seek to deepen their understanding of body representation.

If you wish to explore this fascinating genre further, Artsper offers a vast selection of nude drawings, from Renaissance classics to contemporary artists. Discover how the live model, charcoal drawings, and nude drawings are approached today. Whether you're interested in abstract art or classical drawing, these works continue to inspire many creators.

The evolution of nude drawing over the centuries shows how perceptions of women, the human body, and nudity have changed. Dive into this fascinating world where art and sensuality meet, and let yourself be inspired by the many representations of live models that enrich the history of art.

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Fine Art Drawings, Rêves, Thalia Dalecky

Rêves

Thalia Dalecky

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$398

Fine Art Drawings, Le gout de la vie, Maï

Le gout de la vie

Maï

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Revis, Maï

Revis

Maï

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Il Faut du temps, Maï

Il Faut du temps

Maï

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, La fête du soleil, Maï

La fête du soleil

Maï

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 3, Agur

Untitled 3

Agur

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 2, Agur

Untitled 2

Agur

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, 060, Agur

060

Agur

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.2 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Love me II, Lilit Soghomonyan

Love me II

Lilit Soghomonyan

Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 19 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 7.5 x 0 inch

$491

Fine Art Drawings, Love me I, Lilit Soghomonyan

Love me I

Lilit Soghomonyan

Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 18.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 7.3 x 0 inch

$503

Fine Art Drawings, Nude Woman, Jim Lagasse

Nude Woman

Jim Lagasse

Fine Art Drawings - 35.6 x 27.9 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 11 x 1 inch

$475

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Jean-Raymond Delpech

Nude

Jean-Raymond Delpech

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Jean-Raymond Delpech

Nude

Jean-Raymond Delpech

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$351

Fine Art Drawings, Nudes, Jean-Raymond Delpech

Nudes

Jean-Raymond Delpech

Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 45 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$351

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 41, Reem Yassouf

Untitled 41

Reem Yassouf

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 40, Reem Yassouf

Untitled 40

Reem Yassouf

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 39, Reem Yassouf

Untitled 39

Reem Yassouf

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 38, Reem Yassouf

Untitled 38

Reem Yassouf

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 37, Reem Yassouf

Untitled 37

Reem Yassouf

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 26, Reem Yassouf

Untitled 26

Reem Yassouf

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, L'Orgueil, Nina Khemchyan

L'Orgueil

Nina Khemchyan

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

$4,563

Fine Art Drawings, N° 614 ange bleu, R. Cavalié

N° 614 ange bleu

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 47 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 18.5 x 0.1 inch

$234

Fine Art Drawings, N° 624  Monette, R. Cavalié

N° 624 Monette

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$257

Fine Art Drawings, N° 711 Aubergine, R. Cavalié

N° 711 Aubergine

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 25 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.8 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

$211

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Mathilde Anclin

Sans titre

Mathilde Anclin

Fine Art Drawings - 14.5 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.7 x 8.3 inch

$445

Fine Art Drawings, Passive, Olena Siniuhina

Passive

Olena Siniuhina

Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 24 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 9.4 x 0.2 inch

$94

Fine Art Drawings, Le lac, Olena Siniuhina

Le lac

Olena Siniuhina

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 25 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inch

$140

Fine Art Drawings, Confrontation, Anthony Roaland

Confrontation

Anthony Roaland

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 46 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 18.1 x 0 inch

$562

Fine Art Drawings, Nude of Boy, Anthony Roaland

Nude of Boy

Anthony Roaland

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 46 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 18.1 x 0 inch

$445

Fine Art Drawings, Travel, Monsieur Zéro

Travel

Monsieur Zéro

Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$257

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Maurice Falise

Sans titre

Maurice Falise

Fine Art Drawings - 20.5 x 15.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.1 x 6.1 x 0 inch

$351

Fine Art Drawings, Seated Torso, Kiyoo Fujiwara

Seated Torso

Kiyoo Fujiwara

Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.5 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$655

Fine Art Drawings, Erotic Scene, Mino Maccari

Erotic Scene

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 10.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.5 x 4.1 x 0.1 inch

Sold

Fine Art Drawings, The Couple, Mino Maccari

The Couple

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

Sold

Fine Art Drawings, In Good Company, Mino Maccari

In Good Company

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 18 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 7.1 x 0.1 inch

Sold

Fine Art Drawings, Clair de lune, Gabrielle Rul

Clair de lune

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

Sold

Fine Art Drawings, Candela, Xavi Figueras

Candela

Xavi Figueras

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

Sold

Fine Art Drawings, Sunlights, Kateryna Ocheredko

Sunlights

Kateryna Ocheredko

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$200

Fine Art Drawings, Model, 1975, Paolo Ambrosio

Model, 1975

Paolo Ambrosio

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$117

Fine Art Drawings, N666, Maria Vanishvili

N666

Maria Vanishvili

Fine Art Drawings - 40.5 x 29.9 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.9 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$351

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Why do people draw nude art?

Drawing the naked human body is a common exercise known as 'life drawing' that lets artists practice depicting the human figure. Artists also draw nude art for various other reasons, such as to represent the beauty of the human form or to express human emotion.  

What are the 3 types of drawing?

The main three types of drawing are realistic, symbolic, and expressive. Realistic drawing aims to imitate life, while symbolic drawing points to an outside meaning, and expressive drawing aims to communicate emotion to its viewer.

What is a full body drawing called?

A full body drawing is referred to commonly as a figure drawing or a life drawing.