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Nude Paintings For Sale
William Crosbie, Reclining nude, Scottish Modernist oil
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very stylish image of a reclining nude in an elegant interior. Beautiful palette.
William Crosbie (1915-1999)
Reclining nude
Signed and dated "XCI" (91)
Oil on board
8½ x 20 inche...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Nymphs with Butterflies - Impressionist Nude in Landscape Oil by Abel Faivre
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed impressionist figure in landscape oil on canvas circa 1895 by French painter, illustrator and cartoonist Abel Faivre. The work depicts a water nymph with flowing red hair throwing flowers into a river. There are butterflies by her side. The sun set is lighting the sky red.
Signature:
Signed lower left
Dimensions:
Framed: 22"x19"
Unframed: 16"x13"
Provenance:
Private French collection
Born 30 March 1867, in Lyons; died August 1945.
Painter, watercolourist, pastellist, draughtsman, illustrator. Genre scenes, portraits, figures, nudes, interiors, still-lifes (fruit). Humorous cartoons...
Category
1890s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Wrestlers (Illustration for Homer's Odyssey)
Located in London, GB
Painted engraved wood, 20.5cm x 13.5cm, (41cm x 34cm framed). (Provenance: Félix Marcilhac, a French art historian who collected Art Deco objects; Sotheby’s, Paris, 11 March 2014)
A painter, wood engraver, printer, editor, illustrator, and bookbinder of Swiss origin, Schmied established himself in France, where he was later naturalized. He is considered a major artist in the Art Deco style, particularly in the area of publishing. His books were very expensive...
Category
1920s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Searchers In The Water - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grażyna Rigall is a painter, illustrator, author of stage designs and music videos. - The artist is interested in the merging of the world of fauna and flora with the world of man, p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Red Cloak
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Red Cloak Two Semi Nude Women Painting
Artist signed.
Peter Nixon was born in Lytham St. Annes Lancashire in 1956, England. Peter Nixon's direction in a ca...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spanish Gown, Standing Nude Figure, American Impressionist, 1920s, Oil on Board
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Spanish Gown" is possibly signed lower right. A painterly American Impressionist work beautifully captures a nude woman stepping from a golden gown. The painting is reminiscent of t...
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
I Will Live series " Self-awareness", Figurative painting by Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"I Will Live" is the latest striking work by Ukrainian artist Tetiana Pchelnikova, continuing her profound exploration of women's strength and endurance. This painting, created with ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
A Naked Beauty Lying with her Fan
Located in St. Albans, GB
Léon Laurent Galand
1872 – 1960
Signed and dated 1928 bottom left
Artwork Size: 25.75 x 36" (66 x 92cm)
Artwork Size with Frame: 32.75 x 43" (83 x 109cm)
Oil on Canvas
Discounted ...
Category
1920s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pre-Raphaelite Beauty - Victorian art nude oil portrait - British female artist
By Sara Wells Page
Located in London, GB
Painted by Sara Wells Page this is a large stunning half-length Pre-Raphaelite portrait oil painting of a semi clad young woman. It was painted circa 1900 by Page who worked and exhi...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beautiful Cabaret Dancer Nude Oil On Canvas By Guy De Jessey
Located in Gavere, BE
Very beautiful work oil on canvas, depicting a beautiful cabaret dancer
smoking a cigarette in front of a mirror.
Large dimensions of the canvas.
The frame is not sold with the pain...
Category
1920s Jugendstil Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Iron Women" Oil painting 31" x 20" inch by Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
"Iron Women" Oil painting 31" x 20" inch by Alina Shimova
2021
Alina Shimova is a young and ambitious artist from Moscow, Russia. Her creative journey began at an early age. Alina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Mixed Media, Canvas
Antique American Framed Original Vintage Abstract Nude Woman Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American exhibited cubist nude portrait oil painting. Oil and casein on board. Framed. Signed. Exhibition label verso.
Category
1950s Cubist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Violin Serenade - Blue Grass in the Nude Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Violin Serenade - Blue Grass in the Nude Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper
A nude reclining in an emerald green chair gives an interesting o...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Huge 18th Century French Rococo Old Master Oil Allegorical Nude Winged Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Allegorical Winged Nude Lady, adorned with the attributes of Spring
French School, 18th century (Rococo period)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 30 x 52 inches
provenance...
Category
18th Century Rococo Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
William Crosbie, Phoenix, Full length nude, Large Scottish Modernist oil
Located in Harkstead, GB
An incredibly striking and sensuous image of the flame like figure of Phoenix, painted on a large scale. A painting with enormous impact and style.
William Crosbie (1915-1999)
Phoe...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
André Hallet, Liège, Belgium 1890 – 1959 Kisenyi, Rwanda, 'The Water Carriers'
By André Hallet
Located in Bruges, BE
André Hallet
Liège, Belgium 1890 – 1959 Kisenyi, Rwanda
Belgian Painter
'The Water Carriers'
Signature: Signed bottom left, placed and named on reverse
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Image size 100 x 80,50 cm, frame size 120,50 x 100,50 cm
Biography: Hallet André was born in the Liege in 1890, emerged as a luminary in the world of Belgian post-impressionist painting. His oeuvre, a testament to his profound talent, has graced the walls of over 60 museums worldwide, including the venerable Louvre in Paris, France.
Hallet’s artistic repertoire was as expansive as it was breathtaking. He wielded his brush with mastery in a multitude of genres, creating enchanting landscapes, bustling cityscapes, serene garden views, captivating marine scenes, evocative genre depictions, and intimate portraits that breathed life onto his canvases.
The journey of André Hallet’s artistry began under the tutelage and guidance of R. Heintz. He honed his craft further at the Academy in Liege.
It was in the South of France that Hallet discovered the transcendent allure of light and the sun, infusing his work with a cheerful and impressionistic burst of color. The vibrant hues of his palette mirrored the radiant landscapes he encountered in Flanders and the Mediterranean, from the sun-kissed shores of Southern France to the picturesque vistas of Italy.
In 1920, Hallet embarked on a new chapter, working in the enchanting city of Bruges before ultimately settling in Leuven. Each location left its mark on his art, contributing to the rich tapestry of his creative journey.
A turning point in Hallet’s life came in 1934 when the Belgian government sent him to Congo. Later, in 1947, he found his home on the shores of Lake Kivu in Kisenyi, present-day Rwanda. It was here that he would spend the remainder of his life, captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of the African landscape. He passed away in 1959, leaving a lasting legacy.
During his time in Africa, Hallet forged a deep connection with Tutsi king Mwambi Matura III of Ruanda-Burundi. This relationship inspired a series of exquisitely detailed portraits, offering a glimpse into the regal splendor of the king’s family...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Paper Prologue- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of virtual world & nude male
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Ferenc Erdok
Paper Prologue
35 x 50 cm
Oil on canvas
A unique work where a classical theme as a male nude and todays game world come together.
As a young boy Ferenc Erdok (1988) a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
The painter and the Model oil on canvas painting fauvism nude
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - the painter and the Model - Oil on canvas.
Work measurements 61x46 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
Category
1970s Fauvist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oriental Dancer - Oil Paint - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oriental dancer is an artwork realized by a french artist of 19th century.
Signed lower left, unreadable.
Includes a wooden frame.
Good conditions.
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Figurative Abstract', Woman Artist, Art Institute of Chicago, San Bernardino
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with certification of authenticity for Suzanne Gertz (American, 1938-2003) and painted circa 1985, partial signature lower right.
Suzanne Gertz first studied at the...
Category
1980s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Acrylic, Canvas
Boy Oil on Canvas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite oil on canvas painting by artist Arthur Bowen Davies (American 1862-1928). The work depicts a young nude man walking through a lush green, ethereal landscape. Thick earth-t...
Category
19th Century American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Nude woman and her cat, study in green
Located in PARIS, FR
Raphaël-Léon Leguilloux
Nantes, 1871 - Nice, 1938
Nude woman and her cat, study in green
Painting, oil on canvas
Unsigned, annotated "Raphaël-Léon Leguilloux" on the back
Painting: 6...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Illustration for Homer's Odyssey
Located in London, GB
Painted engraved wood, 20.5cm x 13.5cm, (41cm x 34cm framed). (Provenance: Félix Marcilhac, a French art historian who collected Art Deco objects; Sotheby’s, Paris, 11 March 2014)
A painter, wood engraver, printer, editor, illustrator, and bookbinder of Swiss origin, Schmied established himself in France, where he was later naturalized. He is considered a major artist in the Art Deco style, particularly in the area of publishing. His books were very expensive...
Category
1920s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Tenderness, Love Couple 2 - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grażyna Rigall is a painter, illustrator, author of stage designs and music videos. - The artist is interested in the merging of the world of fauna and flora with the world of man, p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Woman sitting on the ground-21st century Contemporary Painting by Adolfo Ramon
By Adolfo Ramon
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made by the Spanish Painter Adolfo Ramon.
The artist lives several months a year in Holland. This work of a sitting woman he made in Spain, in the Pyrenees. He lik...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1950s British Art Deco Mythological Male Nude Soldier Jason versus Spartoi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jason versus Spartoi *see notes below
British School, mid 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 30 x 25 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: very good and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Homage to Rousseau - Nude Painting - Contemporary Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A contemporary twist on Rousseau's painting " The Dream" with bright ,whimsical flowers and foliage is just pure fun and fancy. The artist is a great fan!
Homage to Rousseau - Nude...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled - An Orange Figure In The Water, Ink and Cyanotype - New Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grażyna Rigall is a painter, illustrator, author of stage designs and music videos. - The artist is interested in the merging of the world of fauna and flora with the world of man, p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Model with Mandolin in Ink and Charcoal on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Model with Mandolin in Ink and Charcoal on Paper
Black and white painting of a woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kallick (American, b. 1952). A woman is sitting in a chair, with a mandolin in her lap. She is shown in profile, looking to the viewer's right. Next to the chair is an end table with a vase of flowers.
Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work.
Paper size: 22.5"H x 28.38"W
Katherine Kallick...
Category
1970s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper, Ink
'Abstract Figural', Woman Artist, Art Institute of Chicago, San Bernardino
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Sue Gertz' for Suzanne Gertz (American, 1938-2003) and painted circa 1985.
Suzanne Gertz first studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and, subsequently, at Bar...
Category
1970s Abstract Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board, Felt Pen
Moyo 80x100cm
Located in Yerevan, AM
Moyo,80x100,2020
Category
2010s Pop Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Tempera
The Artist's Wife oil painting by Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
Hans Burkhardt
The Artist's Wife (1930)
Oil on canvas, 20" x 16"
24" x 20 ½" x 1 ½" framed
Dated 1930 lower right recto. Annotated "To Elsa HB Louise Burkhardt 1930. HB" verso.
...
Category
1930s American Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large Modern British, mid century oil painting of girl in bikini on beach
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This magnificent oil painting by Modern British artist Roy Spencer draws inspiration from avant-garde French artists such as Matisse and Raoul Dufy. This artwork strikingly exemplifies the strong connection between their styles.
The details of the work are:
Roy Spencer (British, 1918 -2006)
A day on...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
'Figural Study, Rust & Jade', Paris, Grønningen, Danish National Museum
By Helge Jensen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Helge' for Helge Jensen (Danish, 1899 - 1986) and painted circa 1925.
This Danish Post-Impressionist first studied with Harald Giersing (1915-1916) before initi...
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Paradox" oil painting, female nude, drapery, leaf motifs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This female nude piece titled "Paradox" is an original artwork made from oil on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece measures 24”h x 18”w.
Lauren Rinaldi (b. 1983, Brooklyn, NY) is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Rise and Fall" oil painting, female nude, drapery, lingerie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This female nude piece titled "Rise and Fall" is an original artwork made from oil on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece measures 24”h x 18”w.
Lauren Rinaldi (b. 1983, Brooklyn, NY...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Cascading" oil painting, female nude, long hair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This female nude piece titled "Cascading is an original artwork made from oil on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece measures 24”h x 18”w.
Lauren Rinaldi (b. 1983, Brooklyn, NY) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Woman On The Wall - Nude Painting by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Carmel, CA
Giampaolo Talani (1955-2018)
The "mad scientist" of the art world, Talani created art out of virtually everything he touched. After completing his training at the Florence Academy of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Cycle of Being: Motherhood Through the Ages painting by Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
In "The Cycle of Being: Motherhood Through the Ages," Tetiana Pchelnykova immerses the viewer in a world where art becomes a conduit between the past and present, and traditions give...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
'Abstract Figural', Woman Artist, Art Institute of Chicago, San Bernardino
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, in graphite, 'Sue Gertz' for Suzanne Gertz (American, 1938-2003) and painted circa 1975.
Suzanne Gertz first studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and, subsequ...
Category
1970s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Canvas, Oil
Women On The Wall - Nudes Painting by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Carmel, CA
Giampaolo Talani (1955-2018)
The "mad scientist" of the art world, Talani created art out of virtually everything he touched. After completing his training at the Florence Academy of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Night Passeth, the Day Cometh - British Post Impressionist art oil painting
By Harry Morley
Located in London, GB
This superb British exhibited Post Impressionist oil painting is by much sought after noted artist Harry Morley. It was painted in 1921 and exhibited that year at the Royal Academy L...
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century French Nude Man Folding his Arms posing for Portrait, oil paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Man with a Moustache
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
atelier stamped verso
oil painting on canvas unframed
measures: 20.5 inches high by 22.5 inches wide...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reclining Nude, Impressionist, Early 20th Century, Figure, Interior
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Reclining Nude" by Gustave Durand is a beautiful, classical French nude in the tradition of Carolus-Duran and the Académie Julian.
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
A Reclining \Nude
Located in St. Albans, GB
Rene Caty
French Impressionist
Exhibited at the Medici Society, London
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated Rene Caty 1962 bottom right.
23.5 x 27.75" (60 x 70cm)
32 x 36.25" (82 x 92cm)
Perhaps Rene Caty's finest work of art with loose brush strokes and wonderful highlights depicting a beautiful red headed girl...
Category
1960s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fish In Love - Nudes Women Painting by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Carmel, CA
Giampaolo Talani (1955-2018)
The "mad scientist" of the art world, Talani created art out of virtually everything he touched. After completing his training at the Florence Academy of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Nude by the Sea, Figure, Impressionist
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Tomanek was born in Czechoslovakia in 1889 and studied at the School of Design in Prague. He immigrated to America around the turn of the century and settled in Chicago where he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. Tomanek was a member of the Bohemian Artist Club, Association of Chicago Painters, and Sculptors, and the Chicago Gallery Association. His works were exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Bohemian Artist Club, the Chicago Gallery Association and the Palette and Chisel...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
Frank N Ashley (1920-2007) "nude #2 remarkable breast" female nude portrait
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frank N Ashley (1920-2007) "nude #2 remarkable breast" female nude portrait
Oil on masonite
2002
19 x 39 unframed, 26 x 46 framed
Category
Early 2000s Nude Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Three Nudes, early 20th Century by Harry Barr (1896-1987)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Three Nudes, early 20th Century
by Harry Barr (1896-1987)
Large early 20th Century portrait of three nudes, oil on canvas by Harry Barr. Excellent quality and condition example of...
Category
Early 20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine
Located in Soquel, CA
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine
Abstract expressionist watercolor and charcoal painting depicting a nude woman lounging by acclaimed bluegra...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper, Watercolor
Challenging Conversations
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Challenging Conversation" by the talented artist Abdullateef Salaudeen is a compelling exploration of vulnerability, self-discovery, and the complexities of communication. The artwork features a young man in the act of pulling off his shirt, an action that transcends the physical realm and serves as a metaphor for the emotional layers being unveiled.
Salaudeen's keen attention to detail is evident in the nuanced expression on the young man's face. The furrowed brow and intense gaze suggest a struggle, not only with the fabric of his shirt but also with internal conflicts and emotions. The artist masterfully captures the raw, unfiltered moments of personal challenge, inviting viewers to empathize with the subject's journey.
The choice of title, "Challenging Conversation," adds depth to the narrative, suggesting that the act of removing the shirt symbolizes a dialogue within oneself—a confrontation with inner thoughts, doubts, or perhaps an attempt to shed societal expectations. The artist prompts viewers to contemplate the unseen narratives and untold stories that lie beneath the surface.
Salaudeen's use of color and composition further enhances the emotional impact of the artwork. Subtle tones and careful shades of grey create a realistic yet painterly atmosphere, adding a layer of intimacy to the scene. The dynamic composition captures the transient nature of the moment, freezing the young man's struggle in time and inviting viewers to engage with the narrative at their own pace.
"Challenging Conversation" resonates as a poignant exploration of the universal human experience, where moments of self-reflection and personal growth are often accompanied by internal dialogues that require courage and resilience. Abdullateef Salaudeen's work serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty found in vulnerability and the strength that emerges from confronting one's challenges.
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About Artist
Abdulateef Salaudeen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Boy In The Forest, 19th Century
By Henry Scott Tuke
Located in Blackwater, GB
Nude Boy In The Forest, 19th Century
inscribed to "TUKE"
Early 20th Century portrait of a nude boy in a forest, oil on canvas inscribed "Tuke" to the plaque. Sunlit woodland sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Venus with Putti Oil on Canvas with Gilt-wood Frame
Located in Rome, IT
French 19' century painting oil on canvas . Young Venus nude figure surrounded by delicious playing putti .
Finely carved and gilt-wood frame of the same period .
Measurements w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Whispers of Ancestry , Figurative original painting by Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the evocative stillness of "Whispers of Ancestry," the latest painting in my "Thoughts" series, I present a young woman seated, her knees drawn up to her chest in a gesture of contemplation and self-protection. Her bare form speaks not just of vulnerability but of the raw canvas of humanity, unshielded and sincere.
This image captures a moment of introspection, where the silence around her is rich with the echoes of ancestral wisdom. The apple trees, heavy with crimson fruit, bend towards her as if to share the stories and lessons imbued by generations past. Their red apples are like whispers of knowledge, symbols of the life force passed down through time, offering both sustenance and reflection.
The woman's dreamy gaze suggests she is not just recalling her own experiences but also accessing the collective memory and spirit of her lineage. In this piece, the apple trees serve as a bridge between the present and the whispers of history, reminding us that we are forever rooted in the stories of those who came before us.
"Whispers of Ancestry" is a homage to the continuum of life, an artistic meditation on the interconnectedness of our individual journeys with the enduring legacy of our forebears. It is an invitation to the viewer to listen to the whispers of their own heritage and to find strength in the shared wisdom that has weathered the passage of time.
ABOUT ARTIST: Tetiana Pchelnykova...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Femme Assis a la Mantilla Noire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GEORGES ARTEMOFF
"LA FEMME ASSIS A LA MANTILLE NOIRE”
OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED
RUSSIAN-FRENCH, DATE 1963
PROVENANCE: GALERIE MAKASSAR , PARIS
31.75 X 20 INCHES
Illustrated in the c...
Category
1960s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Brunette Nude Figurative - Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Brunette Nude Figurative - Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper
Abstract expressionist acrylic painting depicting a brunette woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician and San Francis...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Abstract painting of two Matisse inspired nude figures in Pink and White
Located in Woodbury, CT
Acquiring a contemporary English abstract figure painting inspired by Henri Matisse in Pink and White from me is an invitation to bring a vibrant and modern expression of artistic e...
Category
2010s Abstract Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Laid Paper
Le Coucher - Post Impressionist Nude in Interior Oil Painting by Pierre de Belay
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated nude figure in interior oil on canvas by French post impressionist painter Pierre De Belay. This work depicts a painting of Pierre De Belay's wife - Helene. Here she...
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Shop Antique and Vintage Nude Paintings
Today, antique and vintage nude paintings are popular works of art to consider when decorating your home.
The nude as an artist’s subject gained prominence in ancient Greece, wherein male nudes were rendered equivalent to power and victory owing to the Greeks’ celebration of men in athletic events as well as in the worship of the gods who populate Greek mythology. Nude sculptures in Greece positioned men as warriors — strong, moral and fearless. The naked female figures featured in prehistoric art and the art of ancient civilizations, on the other hand, were symbols of fertility and procreation.
Italian painters of the 1400s looked to the magnificent nude sculptures of Greek and Roman art for inspiration. By the end of the century, drawing of undressed models was part of the common practice for these artists. When Christianity had spread through Europe, however, Christians condemned Renaissance nude paintings — most of which are considered famous nude paintings today — because they were erotic, exploring, in some cases, same-sex relationships as well as women’s sexual power. Censorship was the order of the day, except for religious-themed works, such as 1526’s iconic Adam and Eve, an oil painting made by German Renaissance painter Lucas Cranach the Elder, one of more than 50 works made in his workshop based on the biblical story. Tuscan painter Daniele da Volterra was famously hired to paint fig leaves over the most exposed figures of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. While freedom of expression for artists has expanded significantly since then, prudish censorship persists when it comes to Renaissance nudity.
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of authentic antique and vintage nude paintings, from works focused on the reliably reclining figures of Impressionist-style art to oil paintings created by contemporary artists who often work to reject the idealized human forms and unrealistic depictions of female nudes that preceded them. Additionally, find a primer on 1stDibs on how to arrange wall art as well as tips on creating salon-style gallery walls for presenting the wonderfully provocative nude paintings you’ve decided to bring into your home.
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