Neoclassical portraits

Neoclassical painting emerged during the 18th century, an era when rationality and Enlightenment replaced the religious wars of the previous century. Originating in France, its influence soon spread around the globe. This style was more academic and history-oriented than the decorative Rococo style that emerged just before. Neoclassical portraits of the 18th century are characterized by clear forms, a stripped-back and somber color palette, classical subject matter, and shallow depth.

Since the 18th century, neoclassicism has seen numerous revivals in the world of art. Following the Second World War, when many sought a “return to order," the timeless and classical values associated with the style were repopularized. Artists such as Pablo Picasso and André Derain, for example, displayed increased sobriety and other neoclassical elements in their artworks during this period.

The legacy of neoclassical portraiture continues to inspire contemporary artists around the world in its clarity of form, austere and linear perspective, and classical themes. While some artists today show a clear continuation of neoclassical portraiture, others appropriate specific elements of the tradition to suit their practice. Join us at Artsper as we take a journey through some of the best contemporary portrait artists who take inspiration from the neoclassical style, from Éric Odartey to Thierry Carrier!

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Neoclassical portraits

Cool Haircut

In May

Air alarm

Convertible

Once...

Code 2211

Code 2207

Couple, summer

You and I

Migdiada

Nepenthes

Le Parking

Nuit Rouge

L'infante

Soir d'été

Escalier III

Le Départ

Bain de Minuit

Disparition VIII

Réflexion XIII

Respiration V

Pathfinder

Versailles IV

Versailles

Tu deviens une absence VI

Your dreams are valid

Les jumelles

Eve

Escape 2

Escape

I'm Alright, Just Here

Seven Black Cats - Contemporary portrait

Combat

Mouton

Nympheas

Apparition VII

Dissimulation VII

Emergence II

Dissimulation VI

Les métamorphoses XI

Contemporary portrait - Red Parasol

Contemporary portrait - Private Territory

Contemporary portrait - In the Kitchen with Cat

Lingering

Peace of Mind

Portrait of Bukunmi

Listener

My confidante 2

My Confidante

Parisian charm

Traumen

The Reader

Chloé

Watermelons

Buisson II

Right Within Me 2

Melissa

Contemporary portrait Entomological Collection

Contemporary portrait Between You and Me

Anniversary - Contemporary self portrait

Contemporary portrait "Morning Coffee"

Contemporary portrait "It's Cold..."

Lets go with me!..

Jumelles II

Denkräume

El sopar