Graphite Nude Paintings

Title: Mid Century French Seated Female Nude Figure Pencil Drawing Study Medium: Graphite pencil on toned artist paper, unframed Size: 18 x 11 inches (height x width) Provenance: pri...

Title: Mid Century French School Male Nude Figure Life Study Charcoal Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 23.75 x 18 inches (height x width) Provenance: pr...

Original oil pastel with underlying graphite drawing lines by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov. Signed and dated by the artist lower right, 1971. Condition is excellent. Provenance: Estate of the artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Overall matted and in a contemporary narrow blond maple frame 17.5 by 15 inches. Nahum Tschacbasov Biography : Russian-American artist Nahum Tschacbasov (1899-1984) is known for his cubo-surrealistic works which feature a strong psychological element. Some of his work bears a resemblance to work of another Russian-American artist--David Burliuk. He was somewhat of a late starter, moving to Paris in 1932 to study under Adolph Gottlieb, Marcel Gromaire and Fernand Leger. He had his first exhibition in Paris in 1934. He then returned to the US where he joined Rothko and Gottlieb at the Galery Seccession. He was one of the co-founders of The Ten, a group of social conscious abstract painters which included Rothko, Gottlieb, Joseph Solman and Ilya Bolotowsky, among others. In 1944, he began to work at Stanley Hayter's Atelier 17, a center for surrealistic ideas. Between 1936 and 1943, he had five one-man exhibitions at the ACA Galleries and participated in five group shows. He also exhibited at the Whitney, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Knox Albright Museum, the Chicago Institute of Fine Art and Corcoran, among others. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Met, the Whitney, the Brooklyn Museum and the Jewish Museum. Tschacbasov has been the subject of two recent retrospective at Fletcher Gallery, Woodstock, NY and Arthur Kalaher...

Title: Mid Century French School Standing and Seated Nude Figure Study Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.75 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: privat...

Title: Mid Century French School Male Nude Figure Academic Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 22.75 x 17.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: ...

"Figure 3" (2022) by Matthew Alfonso Durante is an original handmade mixed media painting that depicts a nude female model in front of a greyscale landscape. This piece measures 10 x...

Title: Pencil Male Nude Figure Study Bearded Academic French School Medium: Pencil on paper, unframed Size: 23.25 x 17.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condi...

Title: Mid Century French Graphite Male And Female Nude Figure Study Medium: Graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.75 x 19.5 inches (height x width) Inscription: Dated lower margin 23...

Title: French Mid Century Seated Female Nude Figure Study Medium: Ink and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 16.75 x 13.25 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Cond...

Title: Mid Century French Seated Female Nude Figure Pencil Drawing Medium: Graphite pencil on toned artist paper, unframed Size: 12.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: pri...

Title: Mid Century French School Two Seated Nude Figures Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 12.5 x 15.25 inches (height x width) Provenance: pr...

Title: Graphite Male Nude Figure Study Academic Drawing French School Medium: Graphite pencil on paper, unframed Size: 23.75 x 17.75 inches (height x width) Signature: Signed lower r...

Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) estate stamp verso and painted circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art Center and the Cho...

Title: Mid Century French School Reclining Female Nude Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 14.75 x 21.25 inches (height x width) Provenance: pri...

Title: Mid Century French School Reclining Nude Female Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.25 inches (height x width) Provenance: pri...

Title: Charcoal Multiple Nude Figure Studies Academic French School Mid Century Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 20.25 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Inscription: Faint penc...

Title: Pencil Classical Draped Male Figure Study Signed Rouvet French School Medium: Pencil on paper, unframed Size: 12 x 8.75 inches (height x width) Signature: Signed lower right Rouvet Provenance: private collection Condition: Fair vintage condition. Heavy water staining and surface abrasion particularly across centre and lower half of sheet. Noticeable foxing, surface dirt and areas of paper thinning. Edges worn with small tears and losses, especially upper and lower margins. Paper heavily toned and structurally fragile in places. Image remains legible but overall condition is distressed. Description: A mid century French School pencil classical figure study, signed lower right Rouvet, depicting a seated male figure draped in classical attire. The composition reflects the academic tradition of copying antique sculpture and allegorical subjects, central to European atelier training. Executed in graphite pencil on artists paper, the drawing demonstrates controlled line work and structured cross hatching. The musculature of the torso and arm is articulated through layered pencil shading, while the drapery is defined with diagonal hatching that creates tonal depth and movement. The facial features are stylised yet expressive, suggesting reference to classical statuary or Renaissance inspired models often studied in academic settings. Graphite pencil allows for precision and clarity of contour, giving the figure a sculptural quality despite the minimal background. Such works are sought after by collectors of classical male figure drawings...

Title: Venus de Milo Statue Drawing Classical Figure Study French School Medium: Graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25 x 19.85 inches (height x width) Signature: Initialled lower righ...

Title: Signed 1999 Venus de Milo Study Charcoal Drawing Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.85 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes – signed and dated upper right. In...

Title: French Mid Century Multi Figure Interior Scene Ink And Wash Medium: Ink and wash with graphite on paper, unframed Size: 20.75 x 17 inches (height x width) Provenance: private...

Title: Mid Century French School Two Standing Nude Figure Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: priva...

Title: Mid Century French School Nude Figure and Head Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 12.75 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private c...

Title: Mid Century French School Reclining and Seated Nude Figure Study Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.5 x 25.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: privat...

Title: Mid Century French School Double Sided Nude Figure Studies Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: priv...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on tracing paper, unframed Size: 22 x 17.75 inches (height x width) Proven...

Title: Mid Century French School Reclining Nude Female Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.5 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: priva...

Title: Mid Century French School Female Nude Figure and Portrait Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.5 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning creasing fold lines minor edge wear and small paper losses to lower corners consistent with age and studio handling Description: A refined mid century French School academic life drawing featuring both a standing female nude figure and a separate portrait head study rendered in charcoal and graphite. This dual composition demonstrates traditional atelier practice, combining anatomical figure study with focused facial observation on a single sheet. The standing nude is drawn with confident contour lines and soft tonal modelling, the body shown in a relaxed contrapposto stance that emphasises natural proportion and balance. Subtle cross hatching builds volume through the torso and legs, while darker charcoal accents define structure and shadow. To the upper left, the portrait head study provides additional depth and psychological presence. The artist carefully renders facial planes and expression through layered charcoal shading, revealing disciplined observational training. The inclusion of both figure and portrait elevates the academic interest of the work beyond a simple life study. Likely produced during a formal life drawing session in a mid twentieth century French atelier, the sheet retains visible paper toning and handling wear that reinforce its authenticity. This composition will appeal to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic nude...

Title: Mid Century French School Male Female Nude Figure Studies Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.5 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning light creasing minor edge wear and slight surface marks consistent with age and studio handling Description: A compelling mid century French School academic life drawing depicting a seated male and female nude figure study rendered in expressive charcoal and graphite. The composition presents both figures in a natural seated pose, their bodies angled toward one another, creating a subtle sense of interaction and structural balance. The female figure is modelled with soft tonal shading and careful contour, her posture relaxed yet grounded. In contrast, the male figure is defined through sharper linear construction and angular modelling, highlighting musculature and anatomical structure. The interplay between the two forms gives the sheet compositional depth and visual rhythm. The artist employs confident cross hatching and layered charcoal strokes to build volume, while retaining the immediacy characteristic of a working atelier study. The restrained monochrome palette focuses attention on form, proportion and movement. Likely produced during a formal life drawing session in a mid twentieth century French studio, the sheet retains visible paper toning and light handling wear that reinforce its authenticity. This dual figure composition will particularly appeal to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic nude...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning heavy creasing fold lines minor edge wear and small paper losses to corners consistent with age and studio handling Description: A compelling mid century French School academic life drawing depicting a seated female nude figure rendered in expressive charcoal and graphite. The model is shown seated on a block form, her body turned inward in a reflective pose that emphasises natural curvature and anatomical structure. The artist employs confident contour lines combined with layered cross hatching to build volume and shadow. The torso and thigh are modelled through energetic diagonal strokes, while darker tonal accents define the shoulder, back and facial features. The slightly downward tilt of the head adds a contemplative, almost introspective quality to the composition. Likely produced during a formal atelier life drawing session, the sheet retains the authentic character of a working studio study. Visible creasing, fold lines and paper toning reinforce its mid twentieth century origin and originality. The restrained monochrome palette and strong sculptural modelling make this work particularly appealing to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning water staining to lower and upper left areas creasing minor edge wear and small paper losses to corners consistent with age and studio handling Description: A highly atmospheric mid century French School academic life drawing depicting a seated female nude figure rendered in charcoal and graphite. The model is shown in profile, resting her arm across a cylindrical form while seated on a simple wooden stool, creating a sculptural vertical composition of striking elegance. The artist demonstrates confident academic training, building form through rich tonal modelling and deep charcoal shadow. The dramatic dark mass behind the figure enhances silhouette and depth, while subtle cross hatching across the torso and legs gives the body weight and volume. The profile pose lends the drawing a contemplative quality, balancing structural precision with emotional restraint. The restrained monochrome palette heightens the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sculptural effect reminiscent of traditional atelier life drawing practice. Visible paper toning, water staining and fold lines reinforce the authenticity and age of this working studio study. This refined figurative composition will appeal to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic nude...

Title: Mid Century French Charcoal Two Female Nude Academic Figure Study Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 25.75 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Signature: Initials and date ...

Title: Mid Century French School Female Nude Figure Studies Charcoal Red Chalk Medium: Charcoal and red chalk on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.25 inches (height x width) Provenanc...

Title: Mid Century French School Nude Female Figure Studies Charcoal Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: p...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 20 x 25.25 inches (height x width) Provenance: pr...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 16.75 x 21.75 inches (height x width) Provenance:...

Title: Graphite Seated Female Nude Figure Study French School Mid Century Medium: Graphite pencil on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private c...

Title: Graphite Multiple Female Nude Studies Academic French School Medium: Graphite pencil on paper, unframed Size: 12.75 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collect...

Title: Charcoal Multiple Female Nude Figure Studies Academic French School Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collecti...

Title: Pencil Male Nude Figure Study Kneeling Bearded Academic French School Medium: Pencil on paper, unframed Size: 23.75 x 18 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection...

Title: Brown Pastel Female Nude Figure Study Academic Drawing French School Medium: Brown pastel and pencil on paper, unframed Size: 19 x 25 inches (height x width) Provenance: priva...

Title: Early 20th Century Seated Female Nude Charcoal Life Study Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 25.5 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Conditi...

Title: Early 20th Century Multi Figure Nude Life Study Charcoal Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: priva...

Title: Early 20th Century Seated Female Nude Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collec...

An oil study of a man shown vigorously drying his hair with a towel. Signed lower left, 'Termeh' for Termeh Yeghiazarian (Iranian-American, 1959-2022) and dated 1994. Additionally si...

"Figure 2" (2022) by Matthew Alfonso Durante is an original handmade mixed media painting that depicts a nude female model in front of a greyscale landscape. This piece measures 10 x...

'Nude Woman Drying Her Hair', crayon and pencil on fine paper (1967), by Raymond Debiève (1931 - 2011). A shapely woman has just finished bathing and is drying her hair in the privac...

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...

The full frontal female figure is suspended in mid-air with both arms in motion, seemingly about to jump off the canvas. The blurred figure is set against a clear, graphic backdrop of reds, black and other dark tones with a turquoise rectangular box framing the torso of the figure. A simple black wooden frame frames the work. "I have been active in telling stories with images for over 45 years. My fascination with shapes and textures are my earliest memories and everything I have done in my adult life has revolved around these interests. I learned a lot about color, composition and story telling by stripping all sentimentality from these elements and using them for more than 25 years as a designer. Although I enjoy the challenge and variety of commissions, my own work is very personal. My work has always been about expressing the otherness and mystery just underneath everyday life. Reacting to the ephemeral nature of life and mortality. All of my personal paintings are just different ways of expressing one moment, one feeling. I’m describing a place I’ve never been with a language I’ve never spoken but I’ve spent my whole life trying to get there because its my home." -- Mark Gilmore...

Brightly colored expressionist nude figurative painting of a reclining nude female with bold yellow, blue, and magenta accents by Linda Goodman (American...

A nude graphite study by the artist Mark Ford depicting a seated lady. Signed. Original gallery label verso. Well presented behind glass in a dark wood frame. On paper.

Burka Bikini Girl, 2019 Oil and graphite on canvas 15.75 x 11.75 inches (40 x 30 cm) Signed, titled and dated on verso Lee Wells (b.1971) is a conceptua...

This graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The subject is a n...

This acrylic and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The subject i...

This acrylic and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The su...

This watercolor and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The subject is two nude males, one i...

This acrylic and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The su...

This watercolor and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The...

This watercolor and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The...

This watercolor and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The...

This acrylic and graphite on paper from the seminal artist Artis Lane is one of the many model paintings from her long and illustrious career. The su...