20th Century Nude Paintings

Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green Figure study of a nude model in studio by Los Gatos, California artist M.Z. Murphy (American, 20th century), c.1990. The f...

Nude Drawing by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) charcoal/ink drawing on tracing paper paper: 12.5 x 9.5 inches Superb mid-century oil painting on board by the French artist,...

Brunette Nude Figurative - Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper Abstract expressionist acrylic painting depicting a brunette woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician and San Francis...

Act. Double sided. cardboard, oil, 71x45 cm

Elegant nude by Spanish artist Diaz Cruz (Spanish, 20th Century). This modernist figurative depicts a reclining nude woman from behind. The figure resides in an abstracted minimalist...

Well painted 1950's mid-century modern English portrait of a black nude woman seated on a chair. The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during the 1950s-1960s Oils on ...

"The Portrait" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed paper size: 24 x 19 inches Beautifully decorative, mid 20th century French origin...

Two Sisters Casein Paint Varnish Comes framed About the Artist: Kenneth B Walsh (1922-1980) In the 1950s, Kenneth Bonar Walsh came to Montauk from New Yo...

Vintage Figurative of a Nude Black Female Model posed under the sawhorse Wonderful example of a figurative of a nude black female model by Katherine Kallick (American, b. 1952). Me...

Adam & Eve French School, late 20th century oil painting on canvas, 140c x 113cm provenance: private collection, Paris Striking and bold portrayal of these two nude lovers, entwine...

"Fighting Males" by Jean Marc (French 1949-2019) gouache paint dated 97' painting: 16.75 x 11.5 inches provenance: private collection, South of France Superb original painting by t...

Translated title: "Invitation to the game" Acrylic and sand on plywood.

Just discovered within an exceptional private west coast collection, the signature and inscription on this incredible small oil on paper, is at the moment, undecypherable, we are res...

Nude Original Oil Painting, Mid 20th Century, British Artist By British artist, Beryl Darton, Mid 20th Century Oil painting on board, unframed Board size:...

Acquired in a studio sale along with other signed works by the artist. On canvas.

Abstract expressionist nude figure by Louis Nadalini (American, 1927-1995). Signed "Louis Nadalini" in the lower right corner. Signed "Louis Ernie Nadalini" on verso. Unframed. Image...

Beautifully executed original oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Maryse Ducaire-Rogue of a seated female nude. Signed by the artist lower right. Condition is good. Circa ...

Gustl Stark (1917 Mainz - 2009 ibid.), Small Nude, 1946. Oil on canvas, marouflaged, 54 x 25 cm (picture), 30 x 60 cm (frame), signed "Stark" top left, verso twice signed "Gustav Stark", inscribed by hand as "Small Nude" and dated by hand "1946". With label of the exhibition of the Bundeshaus Bonn from 1956. - Rubbed area in the lower third of the body, at the same level a retouch in the ochre background. I provisional frame. - Abstract Figurativity - About the artwork During the war, Gustl Stark suffered a particularly severe blow for an artist: he lost his right arm. Nevertheless, he continued to devote himself to art, and the painting, created in 1946, immediately after the end of the Nazi reign of terror, testifies to the dawn of a new era. At the same time, the work is a rare example of the artist's early figurative work, as Stark turned entirely to abstract painting as early as 1950. And even this painting is by no means purely figurative; rather, it already illustrates Stark's turn toward abstraction. We see a female nude, but one that remains faceless. This can be read symbolically and in relation to the immediate past epoch, which, in the face of horrors, silences and blinds - literally renders faceless. In this sense, the figure is positioned to 'look back'. But she does not look. While this meaning may resonate and make the painting an important work of the immediate postwar period, Gustl Stark is primarily concerned with something else here, namely art itself. The absence of the face leads to the body becoming something flat. Due to the de-individualization, we do not see a concrete person with his individual features, but a body surface. And indeed, the body is constructed through an extremely planar design. Even the contour lines that form the corporeality have a planar rather than a linear character, especially where they merge into shadow zones of almost the same color. And the surfaces themselves are not modeled. The incarnate parts do not show any plastic gradations; the corporeality is completely withdrawn into the plane, which is also true for the hair. In addition, there is no uniform background against which the figure could appear; rather, the area next to the hair is kept bluish, creating a succession of earth-toned colored areas, which again binds the figure to the surface. Last but not least, the flatness is also forced by the painting technique. Gustl Stark paints directly, a la prima, onto the coarse canvas, whereby the structure of the painting support remains visible in the picture, and in places - around the hair, for example - the canvas itself can be seen. This structural all-over lends the picture a certain flatness. Gustl Stark thus uses the very motif that stands for the corporeality of art par excellence - the female nude - to transform the spatiality of the traditional picture into a flatness characteristic of modern art. And yet, a strong impression of corporeality is created, without being produced by a painterly modeling of the body. The oscillation between flatness and corporeality creates the intense tension of this groundbreaking painting. In Gustl Stark's oeuvre, as a consequence of the abstraction we see here, the figurative is completely stripped away in a further step, which is also a loss when looking at this early key work. About the artist Gustl Stark was the son of a woodcarver and, after an apprenticeship as a decorative painter, attended the State School of Arts and Crafts in Mainz from 1936 to 1937. Although he was severely wounded in the war and lost his right arm, he studied at the Würzburg School of Painting and Drawing from 1943-1944 and then at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg from 1944-1948. He won a state scholarship at the state art competition in Bad Ischl. Numerous study trips to Sylt, Paris, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Holland and Belgium followed. Gustl Stark worked in Mainz and was the first artist there to focus on abstract painting. His work quickly gained international recognition, including the Salon Réaliés Nouvelles in Paris. From 1963-1970 he taught at the State University Institute for Art and Work Education in Mainz and from 1970-1975 at the Johannes Gutenberg University. Gustl Stark became particularly famous for his color embossed prints, for which he invented his own technique. Gustl Stark received numerous awards for his work. He received the Art Prize for Painting of the City of Mainz in 1962, the State Prize of Rhineland-Palatinate in 1984, and the Gutenberg Bust of the City of Mainz in 1987. Selected Bibliography Hans Vollmer (Hrsg.): Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler des XX. Jahrhunderts, Vierter Band, Leipzig 1958, S. 344. Hans H...

If one tries to describe Heinrich Krause’s almost one-century work in a few words, one recognizes an artist who, despite continuously changing artistic trends, remains faithful to ce...

A charming still life study depicting a fan, bag and veil around a statue of a bust of a girl. The statue shows resemblance to Jean Antoine Houdon's (1741-1828) study of Louise Brong...

This artwork "Nude with Chair and Fruit" c. 1980 is a large oil painting on canvas by noted German/American artist Norbert Schlaus, 1927-2009. It is signed at the lower right corner ...

Unsigned. On canvas.

Work on canvas Gilded wood frame with glass pane 62 x 47 x 3 cm

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist - Nude Study of A Woman Abstract expressionist nude study of a brunette woman. The woman is posed, wit...

Work on wood Black wooden frame 77 x 55 x 2 cm

"The Portrait" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed double sided paper size: 24.5 x 18.75 inches Beautifully decorative, mid 20th ce...

Henri Burkhard, Born in New York in 1892, began his studies at the Art Students league in New York and then pursued international studies at the Académie Julian, Acadêmie Colarissi, and Académie de la Grande Chaumière, Pariss. Once the artist returned to New York, he began to exhibit frequently frequently at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1926-36; the Corcoran Gallery, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in the 1930's. Works by the artist have been handled and sold over the last hundred years at major American auction houses and dealers, such as Heritage...

This artwork "Two Nudes in a Landscape c. 1980 is an oil painting on canvas by noted German/American artist Norbert Schlaus, 1927-2009. It is signed at the lower left corner by the a...

Raphael DELORME (1886-1962) Study, preparatory work for “La Princesse” Watercolor and pencil on paper Annotated “La Princesse” 30,5 x 22,5 cm Small folds and small stains Born in 18...

Evocative yellow figure in black stockings oil painting by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Century). From a collection o...

Portrait of Joan Brown Bay Area Expressionist Seated Nude in Oil on Canvas Heavy impasto painting of a seated nude woman (Joan Brown) by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. She is sitting in a dark blue chair, body slightly angled towards the viewer. The wall behind her is a deep red. Both the chair and the model are made out of many small brushstrokes of varying colors, creating a pointillist feel. Honora Berg also painted and portrait of Manuel Neri (Joan's Husband) which we acquired also from the Larry Miller Estate. Unframed. Canvas size: 30"H x 24"W Signed and dated "Honora Berg 60" in the lower right corner. Signed "H. Berg" on verso. Tag from Larry Miller Fine Art on verso. Provenance: Estate of Honora Berg, David Carson...

Substantial period Berkeley School figurative study of a woman with a wineglass by listed Berkeley artist Marjorie Cathcart (American, 1918 - 2014). Ci...

A beautifully executed oil painting of a nude lying down on a bed by Modern British artist Ewart Johns (1923 - 2013), 1980 Ewart Johns (British, 1923 – 2013) Nude On Bed, Back View ...

"Bathing Beauty" c. 1915 Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Oil on Canvas Signed Lower Left 38 x 40.25 inches Born in Reading, Ohio, Carl Krafft...

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...

Cubist Style Mid Century Color Ethiopian Girl in pink hue Comes Unframed On Stretched Canvas About the Artist: Kenneth B Walsh (1922-1980) In the 1950s, Kenneth Bonar Walsh came to...

MacMAHON – SPANISH ARTIST SIGNED LOWER RIGHT. OIL ON CANVAS, 60X48 INCHES. circa 1960s Overall size is 62 X 50 inches

Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowing it...

Donald Stacy "Pink Floor" c.1950s Gouache paint on paper 17.25" x 17.25" unframed Signed in pencil lower right Came from artist's estate *Custom framing av...

his captivating work, painted in 1948 by E.Chambon, captures the eye with its intense expression and bold color palette. The portrait depicts a woman with dark, curly hair and a larg...

Archaic dancer. 1933, paper, mixed media, 20x9.5 cm Adolfs Zardins (1890 08 II Riga, Latvia – 1967 07 II Jurmala, Latvia), painter. Only in 1990 his rel...

Work on canvas

Bay area figurative movement painting of the Archangel looking at Adam and Eve and the serpent standing near the Tree of Knowledge (Life), being expelled from the Garden of Eden; and...

Nude In Lavender NOT framed Neo Cubism About the Artist: Kenneth B Walsh (1922-1980) In the 1950s, Kenneth Bonar Walsh came to Montauk from New York City to paint seascapes, catch ...

Zengeist (Mask) John Hardy, American (1923–2014) Date: 1998 Oil on Wood, signed Size: 48 x 32 in. (121.92 x 81.28 cm) Reference: Bool 405

Work on canvas Dimensions with frame 77 x 63 x 8 cm This impressive work illustrates a dynamic scene where nude female figures come to life amidst a whirlwind of colors. The palette,...

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman seated reading in an interior. The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during t...

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Justin McCarthy (American, 1891-1977) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: board/panel Dimensions (H, W, D): 24"h, 18"w Additional Info...

Frank Dobson (1888-1963) Study of a nude viewed from behind Signed Sanguine chalk on paper 10 x 13½ inches 21¼ x 24¼ inches with frame A wonderful exam...

Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowing it...

Red, blue, and green modern abstract female nude by Russian artist, Ben Benn. This painting depicts a nude woman with her lower body wrapped in a...

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...

Modern abstract figurative painting by Houston, TX artist Margaret Nobler. The work features a central seated female nude set against a bold red and gr...

Blessing John Hardy, American (1923–2014) Date: 1997 Oil on Wood, signed Size: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm)

Woman in a Red Hat - Figurative Study Oil on Canvas A reclining figure painting by American painter, Patricia Gren Hayes (b. 1932), shows a person in a black dress and a Russian Fez...

Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.

Includes a contemporary wooden frame. Very Good conditions. Provenance: Galleria Pesaro, Milan Antonio Feltrinelli (Milan, 1887 – Gargnano, 1942) Antonio Feltrinelli was born in M...

A beautifully executed drawing in oil pastels of a nude leaning on a bath by Modern British artist Ewart Johns (1923 - 2013), 1980 Ewart Johns (British, 1923 – 2013) Nude Leaning On...

1950's Mid Century modern English oil portrait, two women in an artists studio The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during the 1950s-1960s Great use of color and abstract brush strokes...

Vintage Figurative Nude Study Posed On Bed - Acrylic On Paper Original figurative nude study of a female model posed on a bed. Model is laying on a blue bedspread with contrast purp...