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, Nu Asis, Kurt Hinrichsen

Nu Asis

Kurt Hinrichsen

Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 23.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.4 x 9.3 inch

$292

Fine Art Drawings, Portrait, Colette Bitker

Portrait

Colette Bitker

Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 22 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.7 x 0.4 inch

$526

Fine Art Drawings, Nude of Woman, Gaspard Maillol

Nude of Woman

Gaspard Maillol

Fine Art Drawings - 27.5 x 24.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.8 x 9.6 x 0 inch

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Olivier Thomé

Sans titre

Olivier Thomé

Fine Art Drawings - 63 x 54 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24.8 x 21.3 x 0.4 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Slumber, Jean David

Slumber

Jean David

Fine Art Drawings - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$455

Fine Art Drawings, Les femmes de Renoir, Flojack

Les femmes de Renoir

Flojack

Fine Art Drawings - 115 x 65 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 45.3 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

$3,978

Fine Art Drawings, Danse, Anne Ricard

Danse

Anne Ricard

Fine Art Drawings - 105.5 x 74.5 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 41.5 x 29.3 x 0 inch

$1,521

Fine Art Drawings, 22C15, Etienne  Gros

22C15

Etienne Gros

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$2,106

Fine Art Drawings, Liberation, Tatjana Rusakova

Liberation

Tatjana Rusakova

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

$94

Fine Art Drawings, Nomad 17, Eulogia Merle

Nomad 17

Eulogia Merle

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 46 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 18.1 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Nude with cat, Aldous Eveleigh

Nude with cat

Aldous Eveleigh

Fine Art Drawings - 59.5 x 42 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0 inch

$643

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Aya Takano

Untitled

Aya Takano

Fine Art Drawings - 20.9 x 14.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.2 x 5.8 inch

$8,190

Fine Art Drawings, Nu VI, Mirco Marcacci

Nu VI

Mirco Marcacci

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

$1,041

Fine Art Drawings, Femme 1, Roger Decaux

Femme 1

Roger Decaux

Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$4,680

Fine Art Drawings, La-Estocada, Juan Boilero

La-Estocada

Juan Boilero

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 29.7 x 8 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.7 x 3.1 inch

$526

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Anthony Lister

Sans titre

Anthony Lister

Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 39 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 15.4 x 0.2 inch

$4,680

Fine Art Drawings, Italie, Clara Castagné

Italie

Clara Castagné

Fine Art Drawings - 45 x 35 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Cleveland, Clara Castagné

Cleveland

Clara Castagné

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

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Sin título, Teo Franco

Sin título

Teo Franco

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$643

Fine Art Drawings, Espoir, Clémence Dupuch

Espoir

Clémence Dupuch

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

$228

Fine Art Drawings, La peur, Christophe Hohler

La peur

Christophe Hohler

Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 55.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 21.9 x 0.1 inch

$2,106

Fine Art Drawings, The Room, Gabrielle Rul

The Room

Gabrielle Rul

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

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Telephone, Mino Maccari

Telephone

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 34.5 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$877

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 inch

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 inch

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled

Tarek Butayhi

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

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 210, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 210

Tarek Butayhi

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

$800

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled

Tarek Butayhi

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

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Dessin, Claude Weisbuch

Dessin

Claude Weisbuch

Fine Art Drawings - 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

$1,521

Fine Art Drawings, Guardian, Kane Mclay

Guardian

Kane Mclay

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 42 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch

$690

Fine Art Drawings, Tether, Kane Mclay

Tether

Kane Mclay

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$690

Fine Art Drawings, Flux and Flora, Kane Mclay

Flux and Flora

Kane Mclay

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$690

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 182, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 182

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 inch

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 189, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 189

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 inch

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Anne, Philippe Pasqua

Anne

Philippe Pasqua

Fine Art Drawings - 240 x 150 x 10 cm Fine Art Drawings - 94.5 x 59.1 x 3.9 inch

$17,550

Fine Art Drawings, Divinité 7, Dasz Panda

Divinité 7

Dasz Panda

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Divinité III (7), Dasz Panda

Divinité III (7)

Dasz Panda

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Lying Nude, Mino Maccari

Lying Nude

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 35.5 x 50.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 19.9 x 0.1 inch

$877

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Bruce Tchibozo

Sans titre

Bruce Tchibozo

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 43 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.9 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 165, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 165

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 inch

$800

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 159, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 159

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 34 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 13.4 inch

$800

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 151, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 151

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 inch

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 147, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 147

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 42 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 16.5 inch

$800

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 126, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 126

Tarek Butayhi

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

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 133, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 133

Tarek Butayhi

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

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 191, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 191

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 37 x 28 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.6 x 11 inch

$700

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 167, Tarek Butayhi

Untitled 167

Tarek Butayhi

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 34 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 13.4 inch

$800

Fine Art Drawings, Divinité 9, Dasz Panda

Divinité 9

Dasz Panda

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Divinité 11, Dasz Panda

Divinité 11

Dasz Panda

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$936

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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.