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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, Nest woman, Silvia Cuello

Nest woman

Silvia Cuello

Fine Art Drawings - 25 x 18 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.8 x 7.1 inch

$374

Fine Art Drawings, Take me, Silvia Cuello

Take me

Silvia Cuello

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 17 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 6.7 inch

$445

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Uliana Balan

Nude

Uliana Balan

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 30 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, 1979, Paolo Ambrosio

Nude, 1979

Paolo Ambrosio

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

$140

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, 1979, Paolo Ambrosio

Nude, 1979

Paolo Ambrosio

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

$140

Fine Art Drawings, Model, 1978, Paolo Ambrosio

Model, 1978

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, Figura, 1975, Paolo Ambrosio

Figura, 1975

Paolo Ambrosio

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

$211

Fine Art Drawings, Munasi II, Rosemary Achata

Munasi II

Rosemary Achata

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 inch

$480

Fine Art Drawings, Munasi I, Rosemary Achata

Munasi I

Rosemary Achata

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 inch

$480

Fine Art Drawings, Njkn, Emilie Chauvel

Njkn

Emilie Chauvel

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$585

Fine Art Drawings, Nu, Marcel Gromaire

Nu

Marcel Gromaire

Fine Art Drawings - 64.5 x 49.5 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.4 x 19.5 x 0.4 inch

$2,340

Fine Art Drawings, In the mirror, Raphaelle Emery

In the mirror

Raphaelle Emery

Fine Art Drawings - 15.5 x 6.6 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.1 x 2.6 x 0 inch

$175

Fine Art Drawings, Nu Ref BDNW7276, Lutka Pink

Nu Ref BDNW7276

Lutka Pink

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 23 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 9.1 inch

$292

Fine Art Drawings, Metaphor, Evrim Özeskici

Metaphor

Evrim Özeskici

Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 20 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Nu, Marcel Gromaire

Nu

Marcel Gromaire

Fine Art Drawings - 64.5 x 49.5 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.4 x 19.5 x 0.4 inch

$2,340

Fine Art Drawings, nu assis, Marcel Gromaire

nu assis

Marcel Gromaire

Fine Art Drawings - 64.5 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.4 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$2,340

Fine Art Drawings, Seza, Emilie Chauvel

Seza

Emilie Chauvel

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$585

Fine Art Drawings, Carcasse # 6, Pascal Marlin

Carcasse # 6

Pascal Marlin

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$877 $659

Fine Art Drawings, Homme timide, Sounya Whang

Homme timide

Sounya Whang

Fine Art Drawings - 19.5 x 13 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.7 x 5.1 x 0 inch

$105

Fine Art Drawings, Morning, Anna Lageda

Morning

Anna Lageda

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 59 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 23.2 x 0 inch

$363

Fine Art Drawings, Twins, Hildegarde Handsaeme

Twins

Hildegarde Handsaeme

Fine Art Drawings - 55 x 75.9 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.7 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch

$608

Fine Art Drawings, Ladance, Hildegarde Handsaeme

Ladance

Hildegarde Handsaeme

Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

$608

Fine Art Drawings, ljl, Emilie Chauvel

ljl

Emilie Chauvel

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$585

Fine Art Drawings, Femme nue, Sounya Whang

Femme nue

Sounya Whang

Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$175

Fine Art Drawings, Femme nue, Sounya Whang

Femme nue

Sounya Whang

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

$256

Fine Art Drawings, Hippolyte, Jérôme Bouscarat

Hippolyte

Jérôme Bouscarat

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$505

Fine Art Drawings, Nude with a glass, Anna Lageda

Nude with a glass

Anna Lageda

Fine Art Drawings - 37 x 51 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.6 x 20.1 x 0 inch

$328

Fine Art Drawings, Fumée 22e1, Etienne Gros

Fumée 22e1

Etienne Gros

Fine Art Drawings - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$2,808

Fine Art Drawings, Géryon, Jérôme Bouscarat

Géryon

Jérôme Bouscarat

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$505

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Valerio Adami

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

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Verssan

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

$1,065

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No title (No42)

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Photography - 60 x 83 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 32.7 x 0 inch

$1,895

Need help with Nude Drawing for Sale ?
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.