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, Ansel and Predillo, Joe Lasker

Ansel and Predillo

Joe Lasker

Fine Art Drawings - 48.3 x 38.1 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 15 x 2 inch

$2,000

Fine Art Drawings, H.S.C.F 7.5.5.4, Nal-Vad

H.S.C.F 7.5.5.4

Nal-Vad

Fine Art Drawings - 45 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.7 x 11.8 inch

$1,053

Fine Art Drawings, Crystal love, Andrei Arkhipov

Crystal love

Andrei Arkhipov

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

$5,850

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Mathilde Anclin

Sans titre

Mathilde Anclin

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 64 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 25.2 inch

$1,287

Fine Art Drawings, Power, Shota Imerlishvili

Power

Shota Imerlishvili

Fine Art Drawings - 63 x 43 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24.8 x 16.9 x 0 inch

$2,340

Fine Art Drawings, Le couple, Jacques Doucet

Le couple

Jacques Doucet

Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 14 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 5.5 x 0.1 inch

$1,755

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled (1), Mansour El Habre

Untitled (1)

Mansour El Habre

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,900

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled (5), Mansour El Habre

Untitled (5)

Mansour El Habre

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,900

Fine Art Drawings, Risque 24-03-22, Corné Akkers

Risque 24-03-22

Corné Akkers

Fine Art Drawings - 21.1 x 29.7 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,622

Fine Art Drawings, Really? , Rossella Mercedes

Really? 

Rossella Mercedes

Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 9.4 x 0 inch

$92

Fine Art Drawings, Icaro, Rossella Mercedes

Icaro

Rossella Mercedes

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 19 x 0.25 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch

$292

Fine Art Drawings, Wild Quail, Andrei Arkhipov

Wild Quail

Andrei Arkhipov

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

$5,850

Fine Art Drawings, Nu de femme, Stéphane Lejeune

Nu de femme

Stéphane Lejeune

Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 39 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.3 x 15.4 x 0.4 inch

$462

Fine Art Drawings, Female Figure, Marcel Gromaire

Female Figure

Marcel Gromaire

Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$11,115

Fine Art Drawings, Mia, Xavi Figueras

Mia

Xavi Figueras

Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 57 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22.4 inch

$1,217

Fine Art Drawings, Minotauro, Rossella Mercedes

Minotauro

Rossella Mercedes

Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 10 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch

$117

Fine Art Drawings, Nudes, Mino Maccari

Nudes

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 17 x 23 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.7 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch

$562

Fine Art Drawings, Act, Stanislav Bojankov

Act

Stanislav Bojankov

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

$175

Fine Art Drawings, Act-I, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-I

Stanislav Bojankov

Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$152

Fine Art Drawings, Act-II, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-II

Stanislav Bojankov

Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$94

Fine Art Drawings, Act-XV, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-XV

Stanislav Bojankov

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, Act-XIV, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-XIV

Stanislav Bojankov

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, Act-VII, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-VII

Stanislav Bojankov

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, N° 629  Nymphette, R. Cavalié

N° 629 Nymphette

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 58 x 32 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22.8 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch

$234

Fine Art Drawings, Skirmisher, Rossella Mercedes

Skirmisher

Rossella Mercedes

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

$515

Fine Art Drawings, Gigèe, Kohlene Hendrickson

Gigèe

Kohlene Hendrickson

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

$1,989

Fine Art Drawings, Eternal Muse, Silvia Cuello

Eternal Muse

Silvia Cuello

Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 37 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 14.6 inch

$819

Fine Art Drawings, No title, Verena Waddell

No title

Verena Waddell

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

$2,340

Fine Art Drawings, Sexy, no ?, Damien Berrard

Sexy, no ?

Damien Berrard

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

$234

Fine Art Drawings, Sud, Witold Pyzik

Sud

Witold Pyzik

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

$2,106

Fine Art Drawings, A taton, Witold Pyzik

A taton

Witold Pyzik

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

$2,106

Fine Art Drawings, La mer se retire, Witold Pyzik

La mer se retire

Witold Pyzik

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 70 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch

$2,106

Fine Art Drawings, Ephemeral, Tomo Sakurai

Ephemeral

Tomo Sakurai

Fine Art Drawings - 79 x 55 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 31.1 x 21.7 x 0 inch

$3,685

Fine Art Drawings, 062, Agur

062

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, Spring, Rossella Mercedes

Spring

Rossella Mercedes

Fine Art Drawings - 27.9 x 35.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 14 x 0 inch

$257

Fine Art Drawings, No title, Rossella Mercedes

No title

Rossella Mercedes

Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 23 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9.1 x 0 inch

$105

Fine Art Drawings, Naïade, Gino Charpentier

Naïade

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

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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.