Nude Painting for Sale
The nude has long been a central genre in the history of art, from antiquity to the present day. An essential element of classical artistic training, studying live models has remained a core practice for artists throughout history. From realism to abstraction, the depiction of the human body in its natural form continues to thrive in modern art, particularly in today's image-driven culture. Let's explore the rich and fascinating history of nude art.
Nude representation in art dates back to ancient civilizations, with early examples found in Egyptian bas-reliefs. In ancient Greece, depictions of idealized, athletic bodies became iconic, particularly in sculptures and pottery showcasing gods and heroes with sculpted physiques.
Roman art drew heavily on Greek representations of the nude, and after a brief pause during the Middle Ages, due to the rise of Catholicism, the nude reemerged with vigor during the Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo and Albrecht Dürer, inspired by growing anatomical knowledge, became masters in the portrayal of the human form.
In 1568, during the Protestant Counter-Reformation, religious authorities banned the depiction of nudes in religious spaces. In response, artists used techniques such as fig leaves, hair, and drapes to retain the sensuality of their works. Despite these restrictions, influential families like the Medici continued to commission nude depictions of mythological scenes.
Over time, nude painting has reflected changing beauty standards and socio-political climates. Baroque artists like Rembrandt and Caravaggio portrayed dramatic, exaggerated bodies. The Neoclassical period, in contrast, revived the idealized forms of ancient Greece and Rome, while Romanticism embraced nudes within the context of war and revolution.
The challenge of mastering the nude has always been significant for artists, due to its complexity. In the 19th century, the portrayal of the nude was often tied to ideas of purity and virginity, drawing on classical ideals and religious influences.
The Romantic period saw a shift, with nudes embracing sensuality. However, it wasn't until the rise of Realism that the nude began to shock viewers. Manet's "Olympia" and Courbet's "L'Origine du Monde" broke conventions with their bold depictions of the human form in unconventional postures and social contexts.
The nude continues to reflect not only aesthetic ideals but also deeper societal fears and desires. The emaciated figures of Egon Schiele and the pale, introspective bodies of Lucian Freud transcend personal aesthetics, capturing the tortured psyches of their respective eras. Contemporary artists such as Gustav Klimt, Francis Bacon, Jenny Saville, Eric Fischl, and Philippe Pearlstein have continued to explore the nude genre in fresh and provocative ways.
On Artsper, explore captivating works by leading artists like Isabelle Lebret, whose intense, blue-toned nudes, Etienne Gros's dynamic compositions, and Ottelien Huckin's delicate, poetic lines push the boundaries of the nude genre. Discover the fascinating evolution of nude art today on Artsper.
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La messagère de bonnes nouvelles
Isabelle Hirtzig
Painting - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
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Once of a lifetime- bird on the shoulder
Stavri Kalinov
Painting - 75 x 55 x 0.2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 21.7 x 0.1 inch
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Beatrix and Zsuzsa dancing IX
Milburn-Foster
Painting - 100 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch
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The Wave Rider – I
Alexander Levich
Painting - 45 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
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The Wave Rider – II
Alexander Levich
Painting - 45 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
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Adam Names Plants and Animals
Lyuben Domozetski
Painting - 39 x 30 x 2.5 cm Painting - 15.4 x 11.8 x 1 inch
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Dernière symphonie
Clément Verdière
Painting - 140 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
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L'uomo Che Guarda - VI
Alexander Levich
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
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Ne plus savoir où aller
Xavier Jallais
Painting - 100 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch
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Self-Portrait with Models
Antonio Feltrinelli
Painting - 100 x 99.5 x 0.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.2 x 0.3 inch
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Grenades for breakfast
Chuu Wai Nyein
Painting - 50 x 32 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch
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YOU ARE MY WATERFALL - Nude and nature
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 100 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
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Jeune femme nue de dos
Dominique Pillas
Painting - 73 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
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Ne plus savoir où aller (1)
Xavier Jallais
Painting - 150 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
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A' corps Parfaits
Jessie Raveleau
Painting - 100 x 81 x 1.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.6 inch
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S'aimer sous les roses
Emilie Teillaud
Painting - 130 x 160 x 4 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63 x 1.6 inch
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Diptyque No sabe qué es lo que ve / Todo aquello por lo que él mismo es digno de admiración
Carmen González Castro
Painting - 77 x 154 x 2 cm Painting - 30.3 x 60.6 x 0.8 inch
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Mon âme s'attache à toi
Emilie Chauvel
Painting - 105 x 66 x 1.5 cm Painting - 41.3 x 26 x 0.6 inch
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Jardin de rosiers
Qiongfei Zhang
Painting - 140 x 283 x 0.4 cm Painting - 55.1 x 111.4 x 0.2 inch
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Le Chef d'Orchestre
Maud Merouze
Painting - 116 x 81 x 2.5 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 1 inch
€1,390
Modern Abstract Collage Halftone Statue Meets Earthy Vibes
Victo
Painting - 110 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,367
Avec Mona Lisa
Francine Van Hove
Painting - 46 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
€10,700
Arnaud fait très bien le poirier
G. Carta
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€600
Nicolas aime faire son jogging le dimanche matin avant la messe
G. Carta
Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€750
Repos du soir - Portrait de femme
Anthony Shagan
Painting - 30.5 x 61 x 4 cm Painting - 12 x 24 x 1.6 inch
€1,725
Meditating guys
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 65 x 90 x 0.3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch
€800
Nude Woman in a Room
Dondi Schwartz
Painting - 40 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€700
Nude study no.2
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 80 x 60 x 0.2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch
€800
Before bedtime
Andrii Chebotaru
Painting - 149.9 x 104.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59 x 41 x 1 inch
€6,380
Waxing and Waning (with Paul Kostabi)
Mark Kostabi
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 cm Painting - 48 x 60 inch
€10,937
Espectacular Gratis
Nolwenn Samson
Painting - 81 x 65 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.6 inch
€2,800
Girl with a cigarette
Denys Dytyniuk
Painting - 97 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,500
From the Series Passion
Tengiz Cholokava
Painting - 42.3 x 18 x 1 cm Painting - 16.7 x 7.1 x 0.4 inch
€570
From the Series Passion
Tengiz Cholokava
Painting - 42.3 x 19.2 x 1 cm Painting - 16.7 x 7.6 x 0.4 inch
€570
From the Series Passion
Tengiz Cholokava
Painting - 42.5 x 19 x 1 cm Painting - 16.7 x 7.5 x 0.4 inch
€570
Dancing in the Moonlight
Milburn-Foster
Painting - 90 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
€6,200
Ca nous dope !
Laurence Hubswerlin Diradourian
Painting - 60 x 90 cm Painting - 23.6 x 35.4 inch
€2,000
Jardin Secret
Laurence Hubswerlin Diradourian
Painting - 80 x 80 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 inch
€1,880
The Affair with the Moon
Emma Visca
Painting - 40 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€800
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Couple enlacé / Couple embracing, 1901
Gustav Klimt
Print - 64 x 48 x 1 cm Print - 25.2 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch
€625
Audrey Fleurot 3
Theo Haggai
Fine Art Drawings - 27.5 x 20.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.8 x 8.1 inch
€590
Alinéa-toi - Série sculpture bronze corps humain
Monique Gervais
Sculpture - 28 x 33 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11 x 13 x 5.9 inch
€4,500
Petite penseuse
Jacques Coquillay
Sculpture - 20 x 14.5 x 11 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.7 x 4.3 inch
€3,600
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Why are people nude in paintings?
Artists often depict nude sitters in their paintings, and often for different reasons. Some artists want to portray the beauty of the human form, while some want to express ideas or emotion through the nude figure, giving it a deeper meaning.
Why did Renaissance artists use nudity?
Artists depicted nudity frequently during the Renaissance due to the re-popularization of ancient Greek and Roman art. This re-popularization is called neoclassicism. During this period, Classical representations of the nude in sculpture were seen as the highest form of art and the ideal beauty standard.
What was the medieval church's attitude towards nudity?
Nude statues, which were popular in Antiquity, began to be seen as representing a "pagan" past during the Medieval period in Europe that was dominated by the Catholic Church. Depictions of nude statues in medieval manuscripts represented idolatry, although certain deepictions of nudes such as the crucifixion were acceptable. In general, clothing was a sign of Christianity and modesty.