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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Painting, The nigth, Ramonn Vieitez

The nigth

Ramonn Vieitez

Painting - 88.9 x 54.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 35 x 21.6 x 0.1 inch

$3,500

Painting, Le bouquet, Marta Grassi

Le bouquet

Marta Grassi

Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$468

Painting, Eden, Ramonn Vieitez

Eden

Ramonn Vieitez

Painting - 99.8 x 68.3 x 0.3 cm Painting - 39.3 x 26.9 x 0.1 inch

$4,000

Painting, Oisellement 2, Marie Rauzy

Oisellement 2

Marie Rauzy

Painting - 200 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 78.7 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

$15,210

Painting, Les restes, Marie Rauzy

Les restes

Marie Rauzy

Painting - 71 x 42 x 3 cm Painting - 28 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$4,680

Painting, Sarabande, Marie Rauzy

Sarabande

Marie Rauzy

Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

$6,786

Fine Art Drawings, Miroir, Michaël Brack

Miroir

Michaël Brack

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

$562

Fine Art Drawings, La Tour, Michaël Brack

La Tour

Michaël Brack

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

$281

Fine Art Drawings, Black Pins, Lantomo

Black Pins

Lantomo

Fine Art Drawings - 73 x 73 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28.7 x 28.7 inch

$4,516

Fine Art Drawings, Le Grenier, Michaël Brack

Le Grenier

Michaël Brack

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

$562

Fine Art Drawings, Le Crâne, Michaël Brack

Le Crâne

Michaël Brack

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

$562

Painting, Hypnosis, Smoka

Hypnosis

Smoka

Painting - 92 x 65 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.2 x 25.6 x 1 inch

$749

Painting, Pinky, Zena Blackwell

Pinky

Zena Blackwell

Painting - 45 x 35 x 3.5 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 1.4 inch

$2,644

Painting, Ricochet, Zena Blackwell

Ricochet

Zena Blackwell

Painting - 35 x 45 x 3.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 17.7 x 1.4 inch

$2,505 $2,254

Painting, Getting old, Smoka

Getting old

Smoka

Painting - 120 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$936

Painting, Winter Talk, Smoka

Winter Talk

Smoka

Painting - 120 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$936

Painting, Black Leather, Smoka

Black Leather

Smoka

Painting - 60 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch

$936

Painting, Epilogue, Zena Blackwell

Epilogue

Zena Blackwell

Painting - 150 x 120 x 3.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 1.4 inch

$5,274

Painting, Blue Noir, Peter Carella

Blue Noir

Peter Carella

Painting - 121.9 x 132.1 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 52 x 2 inch

$2,170

Painting, Le jardinier, Smoka

Le jardinier

Smoka

Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$749