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 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

$393

Fine Art Drawings, Il s'en passe des choses, Maï

Il s'en passe des choses

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, Santo Rocco, Federica Frati

Santo Rocco

Federica Frati

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Pierre Segoh

Sans titre

Pierre Segoh

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

$1,287

Fine Art Drawings, Art Deco Nude, Corné Akkers

Art Deco Nude

Corné Akkers

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 24.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.5 x 0.1 inch

$1,622

Fine Art Drawings, Infinite, Silvia Cuello

Infinite

Silvia Cuello

Fine Art Drawings - 63 x 42 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24.8 x 16.5 inch

$1,053

Fine Art Drawings, The hunt II, Silvia Cuello

The hunt II

Silvia Cuello

Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 41 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.4 x 16.1 inch

$948

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 42, Reem Yassouf

Untitled 42

Reem Yassouf

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

$400

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Edward Zelinsky

Nude

Edward Zelinsky

Fine Art Drawings - 71.1 x 50.8 x 0.8 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 20 x 0.3 inch

$225

Fine Art Drawings, La Luxure, Nina Khemchyan

La Luxure

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, La Gourmandise, Nina Khemchyan

La Gourmandise

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, Dyna, Kohlene Hendrickson

Dyna

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, Figure, Anthony Roaland

Figure

Anthony Roaland

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

$374

Fine Art Drawings, Nude, Anthony Roaland

Nude

Anthony Roaland

Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 64.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 25.4 x 0 inch

$398

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Pasturo

Sans titre

Pasturo

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Not afraid, Imam Sucahyo

Not afraid

Imam Sucahyo

Fine Art Drawings - 22.5 x 16.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.9 x 6.5 inch

$1,053

Fine Art Drawings, Nu 31, Thomas Witte

Nu 31

Thomas Witte

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Nu 30, Thomas Witte

Nu 30

Thomas Witte

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Nu 28, Thomas Witte

Nu 28

Thomas Witte

Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$936

Fine Art Drawings, Nu III, Catherine Muguet

Nu III

Catherine Muguet

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

$339

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

$393

Fine Art Drawings, Ils sont nus, Isabelle De Luca

Ils sont nus

Isabelle De Luca

Fine Art Drawings - 66 x 86 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 33.9 x 0.1 inch

$1,170

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 4, Agur

Untitled 4

Agur

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

$409

Fine Art Drawings, Femme cobra, Gino Charpentier

Femme cobra

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Ingénue, Gino Charpentier

Ingénue

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Arbre de vie, Gino Charpentier

Arbre de vie

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Étreinte, Gino Charpentier

Étreinte

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, Aphrodite, Gino Charpentier

Aphrodite

Gino Charpentier

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

$468

Fine Art Drawings, N° 858  Trea 2, R. Cavalié

N° 858 Trea 2

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 51 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 20.1 x 0.1 inch

$257

Fine Art Drawings, Nu debout, Albert Marquet

Nu debout

Albert Marquet

Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 9.8 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.8 x 3.9 x 0 inch

$1,755

Fine Art Drawings, The thinker, Zakhar Shevchuk

The thinker

Zakhar Shevchuk

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

$351

Fine Art Drawings, The Dream, Michael Bastow

The Dream

Michael Bastow

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

$6,201

Fine Art Drawings, Carmen #3, José Pirès

Carmen #3

José Pirès

Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 10 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 3.9 x 0.2 inch

$491

Fine Art Drawings, Chat, Maurice Falise

Chat

Maurice Falise

Fine Art Drawings - 92 x 65 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 36.2 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

$2,223

Fine Art Drawings, Carmen  #2, José Pirès

Carmen #2

José Pirès

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

$562

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Andrée Vilar

Sans titre

Andrée Vilar

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

$3,510

Fine Art Drawings, Le petit col, Frank Girard

Le petit col

Frank Girard

Fine Art Drawings - 43.5 x 28.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.1 x 11.2 x 0 inch

$1,100

Fine Art Drawings, Version rock, Isabelle Hirtzig

Version rock

Isabelle Hirtzig

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

$252

Fine Art Drawings, Endormie, Thalia Dalecky

Endormie

Thalia Dalecky

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

$374

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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.