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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, Son chat, Gabrielle Rul

Son chat

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 85 x 123 cm Fine Art Drawings - 33.5 x 48.4 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Omphale, Alekos Fassianos

Omphale

Alekos Fassianos

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

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Fine Art Drawings, Les Soucis, Gabrielle Rul

Les Soucis

Gabrielle Rul

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

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Fine Art Drawings, The Angel, Kirill Postovit

The Angel

Kirill Postovit

Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Nude of Woman, Emile Gilioli

Nude of Woman

Emile Gilioli

Fine Art Drawings - 41 x 31 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.1 x 12.2 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, L'Envolée, Gabrielle Rul

L'Envolée

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 15.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 6.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Woman, Leo Guida

Woman

Leo Guida

Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 11.4 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Philippe Pasqua

Sans titre

Philippe Pasqua

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Pugna 30, Chidy Wayne

Pugna 30

Chidy Wayne

Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 33 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 13 x 0.2 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Philippe Pasqua

Sans titre

Philippe Pasqua

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, The Lovers, Kirill Postovit

The Lovers

Kirill Postovit

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

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Fine Art Drawings, The Nude IV, Kirill Postovit

The Nude IV

Kirill Postovit

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Figures, Pericle Fazzini

Figures

Pericle Fazzini

Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 49 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 19.3 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Nu de femme, Stéphane Lejeune

Nu de femme

Stéphane Lejeune

Fine Art Drawings - 39 x 29 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Nude with Dogs, Mino Maccari

Nude with Dogs

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 69 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.3 x 27.2 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Albert Fernand-Renault

Nude

Albert Fernand-Renault

Fine Art Drawings - 47 x 63 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.5 x 24.8 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Oracle, Michaël Brack

Oracle

Michaël Brack

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

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Fine Art Drawings, Piano Piano, Gabrielle Rul

Piano Piano

Gabrielle Rul

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

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Philippe Pasqua

Sans titre

Philippe Pasqua

Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 80 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Philippe Pasqua

Sans titre

Philippe Pasqua

Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 80 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Don't., Gabrielle Rul

Don't.

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Flower bath, Gabrielle Rul

Flower bath

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.2 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Collage, Sergio Barletta

Collage

Sergio Barletta

Fine Art Drawings - 34.8 x 18 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.7 x 7.1 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Her getaway, Gabrielle Rul

Her getaway

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, The Embrace, Gabrielle Rul

The Embrace

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 42.6 x 36 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.8 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Le Saut, Gabrielle Rul

Le Saut

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sur deux notes, Gabrielle Rul

Sur deux notes

Gabrielle Rul

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

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Fine Art Drawings, Leap Of Faith, James Shipton

Leap Of Faith

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 180.1 x 150.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 70.9 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Life couch, Gabrielle Rul

Life couch

Gabrielle Rul

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

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Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Leo Guida

Nude

Leo Guida

Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 34 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 13.4 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Letter U, Erte Tirtoff

Letter U

Erte Tirtoff

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 47 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 18.5 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Femme nue, Fausto Giusto

Femme nue

Fausto Giusto

Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 28 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 11 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, De tu a tu XI, Teresa Riba

De tu a tu XI

Teresa Riba

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 55 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 21.7 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Piano Piano, Gabrielle Rul

Piano Piano

Gabrielle Rul

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

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Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 220, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 220

Tarek Butayhi

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

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Fine Art Drawings, Le Confident, Gabrielle Rul

Le Confident

Gabrielle Rul

Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 15.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 6.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Philippe Pasqua

Sans titre

Philippe Pasqua

Fine Art Drawings - 200 x 150 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 78.7 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Philippe Pasqua

Sans titre

Philippe Pasqua

Fine Art Drawings - 200 x 150 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 78.7 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Roberto Matta

Sans titre

Roberto Matta

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 38.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 15.2 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Adam and Eve, Kirill Postovit

Adam and Eve

Kirill Postovit

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

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Fine Art Drawings, La vague 1, Marie Taklanti

La vague 1

Marie Taklanti

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 73 x 0.05 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 28.7 x 0 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, The smoker, Gouzy

The smoker

Gouzy

Fine Art Drawings - 39 x 29 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Londres, Jean Cocteau

Londres

Jean Cocteau

Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 26 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 10.2 x 0.1 inch

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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.