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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Psychopompe

What a lovely way to burn

Life as a Roller-coaster

Seated girl

Biunivoco

Sous le soleil exactement/16

Protect me ! / 5

Protect me ! / 3

Les enfants de la guerre...

Om mani padme hum

Le chaperon rouge de Boston

Danse sur le pont au double

Carpe Diem

La mort de Desdémone

Les chevaux de la mer

Nuit blanche

Génération Sms

Lol

The Backside

Contemporary portrait "Full Moon"

The End of the World

There was Life Here

Contemporary portrait - California

Contemporary portrait - Checkpoint for Burned-Out Souls

Unrecognized Presence

Contemporary portraits - Confident Indifference

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Contemporary portrait - Near the Sea

Contemporary portrait - Autumn Walk

F@ck the Rules

Contemporary portrait - Summer Night

Contemporary portrait - Remove Before Flight

Contemporary portrait - Once by the Sea

Vineyard

Close-up 5 (Louise)

Ojú ìwé (Page)

Ayanfe (Favorite)

Reflection

Innocence

Serenity

Look through my eyes

Végétal

Oxygen mask

Hangers 2

Hangers 1

Gym bag 1

Code 2118

Extraordinairement simple

Lesi

Square 3

Giovanna

Ocean Daydreaming

Into the Blue

Horaires de Nuit III

Arribada

J’embrasse la peinture #2

Passage IV

Passage V

At the pool

Your Next Move

Fireflies in Kyoto

At the Beach

Parisian Chic

Moving City, New York

Woman by the Sea