Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Untitled, 1984 by Enrique Grau Graphite on paper Signed in the lower right corner. Great condition. Provenance: Private collection. Image size: 12 in H x ...

"Sensory Experience", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Florida, US. See 1stDibs free shipping offer FREESHIP Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

Two Lovers - 1957 Original Watercolor on Paper Original 1957 watercolor depicting two nude figures, a man and a woman, laying together by Louis Nadalini (American, 1927-1995). The m...

Body Double Original art, signed 100x70cm / 30x27in ink, graphite, tempera on paper large size, shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio The drawing has 2 wooden p...

The last live sketch with industrial marker and tempera at the very end of a beautiful day, when the setting sun painted everything in the studio gold. Sheet from Monahov's studio a...

"Self Love", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. An expressive line, revealing the essential of the female sensual body...

Yves Saint Laurent ( 1936-2008 ) " Débardeur bleu " circa 1973 . from le Prince de Babylone color pencil , Felt-Tip pen , colored pencil and graphite on paper . 27 X 21 cm . NUDE & UNIQUE .. Marrakech . private collection FRANCE . " Yves Saint Laurent led a revolution in women's fashion in the 60's " born in Oran , Algeria , in 1936 , Saint Laurent was a keenly intelligent child , he fell in love with fashion at an early age ... By his late teens , Saint Laurent was in Paris and a rising star of couture. after the sudden death of hid mentor Christian Dior in 1957, he became the head the illustrious fashion housesat the age of just 21 . It was, after all , the golden era of YéYé Pop , his clothes became the uniform joyful bohemian dissent . "Yves Saint Laurent and Andy Warhol " In 1970 Andy Warhol came to Paris to film" L'amour " his transgressive travel movie featuring , somewhat surprisingly Karl Lagerfeld as a German aristocrat . Warhol spend much of hid time with Yves ... In 1961 , Saint Laurent founded his own label , bringing an insouciant elegance to his clean , minimal designs .the designs were playful and witty and Saint Laurent paid hommage to his artistic heroes Piet Mondrian and Tom Wesselman ... " Saint Laurent and Marrakech " In 1966 the designer travelled to Morocco with his lover and business partner Pierre Bergé .it was the beginning of fascination with the city of Marrakech that lasted for the rest of Saint Laurent's life . At the center of Marrakech scene was the American oil heir John Paul...

Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...

E. Simms Campbell was the first and top black commercial artist in the USA for decades. In "Grandma," we see a deeply conceptual work, with the blank canvas as the main point of the...

Male nude ink drawing, study for the Amphibian Man painting. 70x50cm / 27.5x19.5in Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist. Part of my previous Nude Men series.

Signed lower center, 'Shepherd' for Sydney Horne Shepherd (British, 1909-1993) and painted circa 1960; accompanied by old exhibition label. A lyrical watercolor of a woman reclining and gazing towards the viewer. Born in Dundee and educated at Harris Academy, Sidney D’Horne Shepherd attended Dundee School of Art from 1924-1926 and then Glasgow School of Art...

Part of my "Nude in Interior" series. Sepia Ink, Pencil and Graphite on Paper. Original sepia ink drawing on watercolor paper. Size is 48x33cm /19x13in. Size in mat and framed 70x5...

"Siesta", 100x70cm / 39x27.5in Nude in Interior, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Florida, US. Check 1st Dibs offer FREESHIP coupon for items over $500. "Siesta" is a serene and visually arresting addition to the "Nude in Interior" series. It conveys a quiet intimacy and relaxation, perfectly encapsulated in its title. The reclining female figure, with legs elegantly extended upward, creates a sense of balance between stillness and subtle energy. The interplay of ultramarine tempera and the warm-toned paper once again demonstrates the artist’s ability to use limited color palettes to great emotional and visual effect. The ochre-like background provides a sunlit, tranquil atmosphere that pairs beautifully with the cool, calm energy of the ultramarine tempera. The artist’s choice of medium emphasizes contrast while imbuing the piece with a harmonious duality—warmth in the environment and coolness in the figure. The fluidity of the brushstrokes aligns with the theme of relaxation, while the vertical drips lend a dreamlike quality, as if the figure is melting into her surroundings. The looser strokes in the background contrast with the more defined lines of the figure, highlighting her as the focal point. The unconventional reclining pose, with legs extended upward, adds visual interest and a sense of lightheartedness to the piece. It suggests a playful yet completely relaxed moment, as though the figure is unwinding and stretching in the midst of a private, comfortable setting. The verticality of the legs and the drips juxtaposes with the horizontal lines in the background, creating a sense of structure and stability. This geometric balance anchors the composition and enhances the overall sense of calm. The artist has included abstract horizontal strokes in the background, reminiscent of blinds or a window. These subtle details suggest an interior space filled with sunlight and add depth without detracting from the figure’s prominence. The title, "Siesta," reinforces the narrative of rest and tranquility. The figure’s pose is unapologetically casual and unguarded, evoking the vulnerability and freedom found in moments of private repose. While other works in the series explore themes of introspection, passion, or desire, this piece focuses purely on physical and emotional relaxation. It offers a more subdued, meditative perspective, providing variety to the series while maintaining its stylistic coherence. The reclining nude is a recurring motif in art history, seen in works by Titian, Ingres, and Modigliani. However, this piece’s contemporary execution—fluid, minimalist, and abstracted—ties it more closely to modernist traditions, particularly the gestural energy of Egon Schiele or Matisse’s reclining nudes. The artist’s decision to leave much of the environment abstract enhances the piece’s timeless quality. The figure feels anchored in both a specific space (suggested by the window-like strokes) and an almost dreamlike, universal realm. "Siesta" is a masterful exploration of rest and serenity, demonstrating the artist’s ability to convey mood through form, color, and composition. The elegant simplicity of the figure, combined with the abstracted interior elements, invites the viewer to share in this peaceful moment. Its balance of gestural abstraction and classical themes makes it both timeless and distinctly modern. This piece is a beautiful representation of intimacy, calm, and the universal human experience of seeking rest. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Hand Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good...

Colorful image of a powerful woman enjoying the dance. This painting is in a series called the Wild Woman which is also printed in a pocket sized book. Watercolor, mixed media, usi...

Four Poses - Original Figurative Nude Study Sketch on Paper Clean and confident sketch of a female nude model by an unknown San Francisco Bay Area artist (20th Century). A nude woma...

"Zoltan" - 1990 Male Nude Study Watercolor painting depicting a nude male figure. The brunette male figure is posing, seated on a purple cloth, his left hand gripping a table net to him, while he leans on his right elbow, his face looking straight ahead. The background is made up of hues of green. Signed "AG" lower left. Signed, titled and dated on verso. "Arnold Grossman, 'Zoltan' November 1990" Presented in a white mat. Image with mat: 19"H x 22"W Image: 10.5"H x 14.5"W Sheet: 12"H x 16"W Arnold A...

Kim Frohsin, Third generation Bay Area Figurative artist began exhibiting in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1990s, and in 1993 was included with Nathan Olivera, Manuel Neri...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Hand Figure Study Year: circa 1964 Medium: Charcoal on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of I...

China ink, pastel, tempera and watercolor on paper realized in the 1930s. Hand Signed lower right. Includes certificate of authenticity by the Fondazione Marino Marini signed by Maria Teresa Tosi. Archived in the Marino Marino...

Standing Male Nude (recto) Study of the Head of the Standing Male Nude (verso) Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the artist Helen Chase Storm (the artist's daughter) Jackson Chase Storm (the artist's grandson) Baker-Pisano Collection (the author of the William Merritt Chase Catalog Raisonne Project) References And Exhibitions: Pisano D8, reproduced p. 183 Rare. Chase did relatively few drawings, probably no more than 150 in total, according to the catalogue raisonne. William Merritt Chase (1840-2016) Born in Nineveh, Indiana Died New York, New York In 1883 Chase was involved in the organization of an exhibition to help raise funds for a pedestal for the Statute of Liberty...

Drawing of a sleeping nude woman by S. LeDrew (20th Century). Signed "S. LeDREW" in the lower right corner. Presented in a double mat of dark red and whi...

Mint condition, vivid colors. Free US CONTINENTAL shipping, incl Europe and Asia. Antoine Calbet: A Master of Academic Realism in the Third Republic A Distinguished Journey Antoine...

Pity, June 4th by Celso Castro From the Duchándome Series Watercolor, ink, and pastel archival paper. Image size: 19.5 in. H x 13.75 in. W 2018 ____________ Undefined by medium, Celso Castro’s works each carry the presence of the artist’s hand through the transparency of their process. Castro’s oeuvre is strongly divided between his photomontage assemblies and watercolor paintings: the prior is marked by the labor-intensive deconstruction of portrait photographs and the latter, by the seemingly frenzied recreation of a past encounter rendered in the drips and scribbles of paint and ink. Both discriminating in what they reveal of the subject, his photomontage and watercolor portraits exude raw sexuality through the combination of Castro’s mark-making and gaze. Celso Castro’s work is a bare-bulb erotic photo...

'Standing Nude Study', pastel on art paper, by Louis Latapie (circa 1930). There is something very pure in the naked human body, but for some that purity can veer towards pruriency. ...

Seated nude figure study by Joseph Yeager (American, 20th Century). This piece is unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of Yeager work directly from the estate. This piece is on heavy bond paper with ragged edges and is unfinished. No frame. Joseph "Joe" Yeager (American, 20th Century) was raised in Cleveland Ohio, where he went to art school at night and started his art career at 19. He was a commercial artist for the Cleveland Press...

Untitled (Kneeling Male Nude) Graphite on paper, c. 1930 Unsigned Annotated in pencil verso: "This drawing was made by David Smith in the Matulka class at A. S. L. 1931 Signed Doroth...

Angela brings vibrant immediacy to her figurative paintings. She uses a depth of colour and bright outlines of her figures to emphasize shape and contours. In all her works Angela gi...

"In Chains" - Male Nude inspired by St Sebastian. Ultramarine tempera on colored paper. Size 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm . "In Chains" is striking in its expressive use of ultramarine t...

Bright and vibrant this mixed media on paper is a lovingly created study. Excellent condition Angela was born in 1946 and studied art at Kingston Art College, London. Her early c...

Ink and pencil on paper Signed and dated in pencil, c.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

This watercolor painting portrays two women resting in the soft glow of the afternoon sun, reminiscent of Gustav Klimt's decorative style. The tender sunlit skin tones contrast with ...

This live sketch was made on the same day as the first sketch for the painting “Passion for Color”, which later became famous. The posing session was difficult, Polina was tired and ...

A very striking Art Deco watercolour painting of 3 nudes by Jean Isy de Botton, the prolific French painter Jean Isy de Botton. Jean Isy de Botton had a long and prolific career as ...

"The Sphinx" The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle. Part of "Neo Mythology" series. Original work on colored pape...

The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...

Lovers is an original drawing in mixed media on ivory paper realized in 1940 ca. by an Anonymous artist of the XX century. In very good conditions. The artwork represents embracing...

This pastel drawing showcases a nude male figure in a style reminiscent of Modigliani. The elongated forms and muted colour palette create a sense of elegant melancholy. Part of a pa...

In the Mirror 2 , nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube. 1st dibs offers free shipping for certa...

Drawn from life this model is obviously at ease which has allowed Angela to present a relaxed and subtle figurative work. Her colors are warm and this is a beautiful, graceful piece....

Seated Male Nude in Charcoal on Paper Figurative piece with a nude male by Santa Cruz and San Francisco artist Heather Speck (American, b. 1978). The...

Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...

Sepia ink drawing on paper. Part of my Nude in interior series. In mat, overall dimensions 52x42cm / 20x16.5 in. Shipped in mat, from the artist's studio.

"Bright Day", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube. Fast shipping, anywhere in the world, 7 days...

Hold On1, Original Contemporary Minimalist Nude Figure Study Painting, 2022 20" x 16" (HxW) Watercolor on Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper A modern figure study of the divine feminine, this composition by artist Elizabeth Becker...

Artist: June Felter (1919-2019) Title: Untitled Year: 1964 Medium: Watercolor Sight size: 20 x 14.25 inches. Framed size: 29.25 x 23 inches Signature: Si...

Black conte drawing of a male nude, part of ongoing series of drawings of the human form by San Francisco artist Fernando Reyes. Reyes attended The School of the Art Institute of...

Part of my "Nude in Interior" series. Original sepia ink drawing on watercolor paper. Size is 50x34cm /20x14in. Size in mat and frame 70x50cm / 27 1/2x19 3/4 in Framed in a white ...

This drawing by James Childs is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

"The Dance" by Ludovico Lipparini is a beautifully rendered work on paper in the classical tradition using graphite and gouache and created in the f...

A 1951 graphite on paper, black and white figure study of a nude male, from 1951, by artist Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 19" x 12 1/2". Archivally matted to 24" x 20". Provenance...

Figures is an original modern drawing in pencil and pastels on paper realized by O.Roche in 1938 Sheet dimension: 25 x 32 good conditions except for a cutaway at the top margin tha...

“Dreaming”, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Nude shown in a Victorian interior, in a cinematic view. In a distorted per...

Richard Tosczak creates life size paintings and sketches of his models which he then recreates in bronze. This large scale canvas reflects speed, gesture and the effect of capturing ...

"The Artists Model" French School, circa 1920's charcoal drawing on paper, unframed paper: 24.5 x 17.5 inches Condition report: The painting is in good and sound condition

"Amber" by Primary Hughes (United States) is a handmade nude portrait of a woman, made with charcoal and pastel on paper. This piece of artwork is framed and ready to hang.

"Summertime", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube. Artist Statement "I started by ...

Portrait of a Woman is a watercolor realized by Anastasia Kurakina in 2018. The little artwork is in good condition and with vivid colors. No signature. Anastasia Kurakina was bor...