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Nude Paintings For Sale
Charles Parsons - Late 19th century American still life painting - Double face
Located in Varmo, IT
Charles Parsons (American, 1821 - 1910) - Flowers and Female Nude (double face).
51 x 41 cm without frame, 75.5 x 65.5 cm with frame.
Oil on canvas, in carved wooden frame.
Work s...
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Seated Nude" Impressionist Interior Scene Female Figure Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century charming oil painting depicting a seated nude woman in a whimsical interior scene, Ducaire was known for her charming intimate figurative scenes portraying female ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Homage to Giovanni Colacicchi, "Fine d'estate 1932"
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas
Signed in red, u.l.
This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
Price includes framing.
Category
2010s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude in the Shadow original painting by Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Original painting representing a female nude in afternoon light .
Painted on oval canvas.
Size is 65 x46 cm / 25.5 x18in
"Nude in the Shadow" was part of solo show "Nude in Inter...
Category
2010s Feminist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Morning light - Realistic oil painting, Nude, Young Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
AGNIESZKA STAAK-JANCZARSKA (born in 1994)
A graduate of the State Secondary School of Art of Józef Kluza in Krakow. In 2020, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in ...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
To Relate Freely
Located in Detroit, MI
This piece highlights the energy of the sacral chakra, located in the reproductive organs. This chakra carries the energy of creation, power exchange, and relationship. Featuring a m...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
LED Light, Resin, Canvas, Oil
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Faun`s sweet dream, 90x80cm
Located in Yerevan, AM
Faun`s sweet dream, 2021, 90x80 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sirena 13th
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"Sirena 13th" is an enchanting portrayal that blends human reflection with the grace of a bird. The palette is lush and vivid, with the bird's plumage displaying a ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the Mood for Love female nude original painting by Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
In the Mood for Love
Original painting, acrylic on canvas.
Part of the NAWA exhibition in New York City.
27.5x19.6x1in
70x50x3cm
Ready for hanging, no need for frame, painted on t...
Category
2010s Feminist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Serenade - 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
quietude, woman with red dress, oil, , figurative, contemporary expressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont's oil painting captivates the viewer with a bold portrayal of a reclining woman, seen from the back, draped in a mesmerizing red dress. The artist's signature style, ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
FLORA. 13th
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"FLORA. 13th" is a deeply evocative piece that explores the symbiosis between the human form and the natural world. The painting features a figure with floral moti...
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seated Nude Woman Bay Area Figurative School Abstract Expressionist
Located in Soquel, CA
Seated Nude Woman Bay Area Figurative School Abstract Expressionist
Seated Woman, a abstract portrait by Santa Cruz and San Francisco artist Heather Speck...
Category
Early 2000s Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Bathing in the Forest
Located in St. Albans, GB
Victor Gilbert
1847 - 1933, French
Oil on Panel
A magnificent work by Victor Gilbert and one for all collectors.
This is a rare and important example on a grand scale that is scarcely seen. Artist's very rarely painted on beautiful mahogany panels as large as this as they were too expensive and very hard to buy. The fact that Gilbert did this highlights the significance of this work.
Panel Size: 45 x 26" (114 x 66cm)
Outside Frame Size: 52 x 33" (132 x 84cm)
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Victor Gilbert’s natural ability as an artist was recognized early, but his family lacked the financial resources to send the young man to the École des Beaux-Arts. Rather than enrolling in the École, Gilbert was apprenticed to Eugene Adam as an artisan painter and decorator. His only formal education was evening classes with Pierre Levasseur at the École de la Ville de Paris.
Perhaps it was his early immersion into la vie quotidienne that formed the basis for his later choices of subject matter for his art, that of the markets and streets of Paris.
Despite his lack of formal training, Gilbert’s admissions to the Paris Salons of 1873 and 1874 were very well received by audiences and critics alike; at this time he was supported by the dealer Paul Martin, who was an important proponent of the Impressionist movement.
Gilbert emerged in the early 1880s as the primary Realist painter to record the French marketplace...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marat
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas, signed and dated (lower right), 102cm x 102cm, (109cm x 109cm framed)
Yankel Feather was a British painter, and a member of the Liverpool...
Category
1980s Post-War Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Recumbent Nude (Original Pastel)
Located in New Orleans, LA
What talent is apparent here! The accurate foreshortening of the nude figure and body proportions alone were enough to get my attention. But the rendering of light is also wonderful, and I love the confident pastel strokes that he has left clearly visible. I have done figure painting myself and am so impressed by the few artists who can do it at this level. Measures 31" x 25" with frame, 24" x 18" without. Proudly presented by Guy Lyman Fine Art...
Category
Late 20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Glimpse of Something That Seemed All Potential - Nude Original Oil Painting
By Rick Sindt
Located in Chicago, IL
Using pornography as a vehicle for understanding, Rick Sindt's work explores the discovery and development of queer attraction. Sindt transforms pornographi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Diana and Actaeon, a Mannerist painting after Joseph Heintz the Elder
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting seduced us with its rich colors. Depicting Diana and her companions surprised by Actaeon, it was inspired by an engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II after a painting by Jos...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"The Cosmic Dance" GAIA as Mother Earth a Visionary Figurative - Acrylic
Located in Soquel, CA
Emergence of Woman The Cosmic Dance A Visionary Figurative in Acrylic
Flowing and stylized figurative work by Visionary artist Kimberlee Kuwica (American, b. 1967). From GAIA: "As t...
Category
1990s Surrealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Foam Board, Acrylic, Illustration Board
Young woman with towel
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Intricate Abstract Women Forms in Muted Dark Earth Tones Painting
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Title: «Orgia número 7»
Collection: Muses
Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, dark, love, gestural, modern
Symbolism of the number 7: love. This image tells us an erotic story about goddesses who embark on a soft and passionate orgy. Seven naked and uninhibited women in a paradisiacal setting."
Based on this description, the artwork in question is likely an erotic depiction of goddesses engaging in a sensual and passionate orgy. The symbolism of the number 7, which represents love, adds an additional layer of meaning to the artwork. The artwork is described as paradisiacal, suggesting that the women are enjoying themselves in a lush and idyllic environment. The image may be highly sensual and erotic, with a focus on the beauty and sensuality of the female form. The story being told is one of uninhibited pleasure and eroticism, with the goddesses embracing their sexuality and engaging in a free and passionate sexual experience.
Victoria Tsemka...
Category
2010s Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
FLORA
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Entitled "FLORA," this painting is a serene contemplation of nature's restorative embrace. The subject, a solitary figure melded with avian elements, sits peaceful...
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reclining Nude Woman w Mirror & Roses LARGE Oil Painting 19th cent POLISH ARTIST
By Jan Wysocki
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
JAN WYSOCKI (Polish 1873-1960)
Reclining Nude Woman with Mirror and Roses
Oil on canvas
39 x 48 inches
Signed lower right
In a period gold leaf frame
Jan Wysocki was born on Februar...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The wind of change
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
The wind of change is rarely warm and gentle, it can rather knock you off your feet. But still refreshing, invigorating and internally feel you can not do without it. Sometimes it's ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Persephone's Choice (figurative, underground, pomegranate)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer
Persephone's Choice
Oil on Canvas
Year: 2019
Size: 40x30x1.35in
Signed, dated and inscribed by hand
COA provided
Ref.: 924802-1659
Nude Persephone in sunglasses sitting...
Category
2010s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Nude Female Pencil Study Drawing by Marie Louise Simard
Located in Atlanta, GA
This black pencil on paper is a study of a nude standing female, designed by Marie Louise Simard (1886-1963). The hand-written signature is on the bottom left corner with the officia...
Category
1930s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Pencil
Ohne Titel / Untitled
Located in Wien, 9
This work is a typical work of Roberto Guglielmino, known for his surrealistic, figurative paitings. The artist is represented by the artgallery Ursula Stross (Austria). The artwork...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Expressionism Organic Forms On Pink Background
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Title: «Amor de Cebracornio»
Collection: Muses
Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, nature, love, modern
"The zebracorn is a symbol of madness and integrity at the same time. It is also a symbol of new and unnamed legends. Only a crazy girl can tame this mythical creature. The artwork symbolizes new pathways for imagination and the pure and gentle side of personality that exists in every woman: a combination of elegant sophistication that is hard to resist and a mysterious character. It is the charm that is inside every woman."
The artwork in question features the zebracorn, a mythical creature that represents both madness and integrity. The artwork may be highly imaginative and fantastical, drawing on the viewer's sense of wonder and creativity. The zebracorn's symbolism of new and unnamed legends suggests that the artwork is intended to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. The image of a crazy girl taming the creature may symbolize the power of the human imagination to overcome even the wildest and most uncontrollable forces in the world. The artwork is described as representing the pure and gentle side of personality that exists in every woman, with a combination of elegance and mystery that is both alluring and enigmatic. Overall, the artwork celebrates the power of imagination and the strength and beauty of women.
Victoria Tsemka...
Category
2010s Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Sovereign' Large Oil Painting by Orielle - Female Nudes Art
Located in Carmel, CA
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal.
About Orielle Anais Caldwell (1992)
French Mexican American currently living and working in Califo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Turn Your Eyes to the Heavens and Say Three Times: I do not have to be good
Located in New York, NY
Is it discomfort, or excitement, that you feel when you watch these women languidly roust, or subtly drift asleep? Do you happily play the voyeur, seduced by their beauty and the opu...
Category
2010s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
SPRING MORNING..Yuri Krotov. 1964 contemporary Russian artist
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Yuri Krotov was born in Grivenskaya Cossack Settlement, Krasnodar Territory, situated in a close proximity to the Azov Sea;
1972 - He met a local painter G.A. Polugaev, his future te...
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Splatters of Vibrant Red Background w. Bull & Woman Form Painting
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Title: «La Bruja»
Collection: Muses
Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, Vibrant, modern
"Who is the witch of the big city today? How does she stand out from everyone else? She wants to break the rules and obeys her inner voice, she is not afraid to be herself, she chooses her own path, she lets magic enter her life every day, because living her life and loving herself is true magic."
The artwork in question may celebrate the power and freedom of self-expression. The focus is on a woman who defies convention and chooses to live life on her own terms. She is described as a "witch," which suggests that she is seen as someone who is in touch with the mystical and the spiritual. The artwork may depict this woman as a bold and confident figure, with an unapologetic attitude and a strong sense of personal style. The imagery may be colorful and fantastical, with elements of nature and magic woven into the composition. The artwork may also convey a sense of joy and empowerment, with the message that being true to oneself is the ultimate form of magic. Overall, the artwork celebrates individuality, creativity, and the courage to pursue one's own path in life.
Victoria Tsemka...
Category
2010s Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
1960's French Signed Oil Portrait Nude Lady Dancing with Tambourine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Tambourine Player
French School, circa 1950's-1960's
signed lower front corner
oil painting on board, framed
framed: 18 x 16 inches
board: 14 x 12 inches
provenance: private coll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Emile Baes, Brussels 1879 – 1953 Paris, Belgian Painter, Female Nude
By Emile Baes
Located in Bruges, BE
Baes Emile
Brussels 1879 – 1953 Paris
Belgian Painter
Female Nude
Signature: Signed bottom right
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Image size 65 x 54 cm
Biography: Baes Emile was b...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Figurative Expressionism Warm Earth Tones Female Figures Painting
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Title: «Osadas en el Edén»
Collection: Muses
Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, red, pink, gestural, modern
Being daring in the comfort zone, without fear of facing challenges or dangers... when rules and borders dissolve, freedom is the only law that governs our movements... we must destroy the shackles that grip a woman's will, take risks without any fear, and crush the mutilating taboos... the reward is immediate. This artwork celebrates and empowers women to break free from societal norms and restrictions, take risks, and embrace their freedom. It encourages women to be bold and daring, and to reject any taboos or constraints that might hold them back. The artwork or collection is likely to be visually striking and powerful, and may feature images of women breaking free from bondage or engaging in daring and courageous acts. The message of the artwork is one of empowerment and liberation, encouraging women to embrace their strength and independence.
Victoria Tsemka...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Tensegrity' Oil Painting by Orielle - Female Nudes Art
Located in Carmel, CA
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal.
About Orielle Anais Caldwell (1992)
French Mexican American currently living and working in California.
A multidisciplinary artist, Orielle’s body of work spans painting, sculpture, and performance.
As an audiophile music plays a key role in the creation of each piece. Orielle carefully curates her sound while she’s working to embody the art she creates.
A trained dancer, she’s enraptured by her observations of the body in motion and depicts what she feels in her own body as music pours through her.
As a female artist primarily depicting nude women she...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Seated 1974. Oil on canvas, 100x60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Seated
1974. Oil on canvas, 100x60 cm
The central focus of the artwork is a nude woman seated in a relaxed position. The artist's portrayal captures the beauty and form of the fema...
Category
1970s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Death Of Saint Sebastian, 19th Century by Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905)
By Jean-Jacques Henner
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Death Of Saint Sebastian, 19th Century
by Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905)
Large 19th Century scene of the Death Of Saint Sebastian, oil on canvas by Jean Jacques Henner. Good q...
Category
19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Night River" Figurative Painting, Nude, Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Painting: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 26 in x 36 in
Unique
Signed on Verso, includes a certificate of authenticity.
Elena Chestnykh was born in Novosibirsk, Russia, and currently live...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Untitled' Watercolor Painting by Orielle - Female Nudes Art
Located in Carmel, CA
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal.
About Orielle Anais Caldwell (1992)
French Mexican American currently living and working in Califo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Canvas
Reclining Nude Lady Model 1970's French Modernist Painting Provence Collection
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model
Portrait of a Nude Lady reclining
French School, circa 1970's
oil painting on card, unframed
size: 18 x 25.5 inches
condition: overall very good, a very few light m...
Category
1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
2306B, Original work, still-life, portrait, contemporary, line drawing
Located in Deddington, GB
2306B [2020]
original
Ink on paper
Image size: H:38 cm x W:29 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:38 cm x W:29 cm x D:0.1cm
Sold Unframed
Painting by David Jones
Please note that in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Ink
Let Them Eat Cake
By Suzy Smith
Located in Nashville, TN
Suzy Smith is a Wyoming native, who has lived in Albuquerque, NM, for the past 20 years. She paints women from a female perspective, painting the uniquely American culture she grew u...
Category
2010s Pop Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Emancipation Mixed media on paper, 19.5x33 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Emancipation
Mixed media on paper, 19,5x33 cm
"Emancipation" is a surreal and figurative mixed media artwork created on paper. The surreal nature of the composition invites viewers...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Towards the Real me
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The artwork titled "Towards the Real Me" presents a thought-provoking blend of the figurative and the whimsical. Dominated by a vivid spectrum of turquoise and cora...
Category
2010s Feminist Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Fire" Figurative Painting, Nude, Beach, Fire, Multimedia, Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Painting: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 76 in x 26 in
Unique
Signed on Verso, includes a certificate of authenticity.
Elena Chestnykh was born in Novosibirsk, Russia, and currently live...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge 1970's British Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Nude Lady in Blue Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Model
British School, signed & dated 1970
oil painting on board, framed
framed: 58 x 37 inches
board: 52 x 32 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: very...
Category
1970s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Looking To The Heavens, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on Canvas framed to Guild of Framers Specialist in Exeter, to the highest standard. Size is 12"x16" plus frame size - for this simply add approximately 3" all round. Framed b...
Category
2010s Other Art Style Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Large modern British oil painting by Ewart Johns of a nude and poster, blues
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A strikingly original and expansive retro painting of a nude set against a painted graphic design from 1976 by British born artist Ewart Johns. The strong blue and green background ...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Mermaid Under Sea, German Outsider Folk Art OIl Painting
By Hajo Malek
Located in Surfside, FL
Fantasy Nude Mermaid
German outsider Naive artist born in 1922. has exhibited in Germany in 1969 worked in painting, gouache and linocuts. Expressionist Folk Art style.
Art brut, pr...
Category
1990s Outsider Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Like Water in Water" Figurative Painting, Nude, Underwater, Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Painting: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 40 in x 52 in
Unique
Signed on Verso, includes a certificate of authenticity.
Elena Chestnykh was born in Novosibirsk, Russia, and currently live...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 1700 Italian Old Master Nude Bather with Classical Figures Water Fountain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian School, circa 1700's
Classical figures in landscape
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 36 x 32 inches
canvas: 30 x 25 inches
provenance: private collection, UK
condition: very goo...
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
'Respond' Oil Painting by Orielle - Female Nudes Art
Located in Carmel, CA
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal.
About Orielle Anais Caldwell (1992)
French Mexican American currently living and working in Califo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1987 Modern British oil painting of two nudes in a studio by Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This captivating artwork exemplifies the Ewart John's bold and vibrant style, exuding a sense of energy and playfulness. Set against a varied green backdrop, the nudes in the foregro...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Descend' Oil Painting by Orielle - Female Nudes Art
Located in Carmel, CA
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal.
About Orielle Anais Caldwell (1992)
French Mexican American currently living and working in Califo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Diafanie (PORN) Figurative Drawing
Located in Napoli, IT
Diafanie Mixed media on plastic paper
Eclectic artist, born in Atri in Abruzzo in 1980, he works in the field of contemporary art with conceptual creations from the age of 18 years....
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Girl at the window
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
“Real beauty is not one that one admires with pleasure, but one that is as difficult to look at as the sun.”
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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