$1,400
H 22 in W 15 in
Untitled 28 (Polaroid Transfer Drawing of a Reclining Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Polaroid transfer drawing of a reclining male nude on Rive BFK paper by Mark Beard 9.5 x 7 inch
Archival Paper, Polaroid
MB 702 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
MB 702 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Male Nude by Mark Beard) graphite, Conte crayon and charcoal
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,650
H 30 in W 18.5 in
MB 085A (Contemporary Life Drawing of Nude Male by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 085A" graphite
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,650
H 29.75 in W 21.75 in
MB 827 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Two Nude Males by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of two nude males with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 827" graphite
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,600
H 30 in W 14 in
Mark Beard 054 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Two Male Nudes on Arches Paper)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative drawing of two male nudes made with graphite, charcoal, and conte crayon on Arches paper
Charcoal, Graphite, Paper
$1,600
H 30 in W 22 in
MB 076 A&B (Double Sided Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Male Nudes)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
unique life study drawings of two seated male nudes was made by Mark Beard in 2010. The muscular male
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,600
H 30 in W 19 in
MB 806 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Paper of Two Muscular Male Nudes)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
inches unframed This unique life study drawing of two male nude models was made by Mark Beard in 2016
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
$1,600
H 30 in W 13 in
MB 808 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Paper of Two Male Nudes Models)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
, unframed This unique life study drawing of two standing male nudes was made by Mark Beard in 2016. The
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
$1,600
H 30 in W 20 in
MB 053 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing of a Muscular Male Nude on Arches Paper)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of a standing male nude was made by Mark Beard in 2010
Charcoal, Crayon, Graphite
$1,600
H 30 in W 18.5 in
MB 807 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Arches Paper of Two Male Nude Models)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative drawing of two male nudes made with graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
$1,600
H 21.5 in W 28 in
MB 809 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Paper of Two Seated Male Nude Models)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
, unframed This unique life study drawing of two seated male nude models was made by Mark Beard in 2016
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
$2,400
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
MB083, Male Nude Drawing by Mark Beard, Custom Frame
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with graphite and conte crayon by Mark Beard 30 x 17.5 inches
Conté, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,700
H 30 in W 19.5 in
Figure Drawing by Mark Beard (Muscular Male Nude Charcoal Life Drawing)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard graphite, Conte crayon
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
$2,400
H 33 in W 25 in D 1 in
Figure Drawing by Mark Beard (Muscular Male Nude Graphite Life Drawing), Framed
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with graphite and conte crayon by Mark Beard graphite, Conte
Archival Paper, Graphite, Conté
$1,650
H 30 in W 19 in
MB 018 (Figurative Life Drawing of Handsome Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 018" graphite
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,650
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in
MB 023 (Figurative Life Drawing of Handsome Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 023" graphite
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,650
H 30 in W 19.5 in
Figure Drawing by Mark Beard (Stoic, Muscular Male Nude Charcoal Life Drawing)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard graphite, Conte crayon
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
Sold
H 30 in W 18 in
MB 025 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Seated Male Nude on Arches Paper)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
x 18 inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of a seated male nude was made by Mark Beard
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
Sold
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Man with Towel (Academic Style Figurative Male Nude Oil Painting by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
black frame This vertical, figurative painting of a muscular male nude was made by Mark Beard under his
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 32 in W 11 in D 5 in
Study of Athlete (with Ball): Bronze Sculpture of Nude Male by Mark Beard
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Study of Athlete (with Ball): Academic Bronze Figurative Sculpture of Nude Male by Mark Beard
Bronze
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[[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Nude Male by the Lake
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Nude Male by the Lake n.d. Signed in red, u.r. Oil on canvas mounted
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
Sold
H 22 in W 15 in
Untitled 26 (Polaroid Transfer of Young Nude Male on Rives BFK) by Mark Beard
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Untitled 26 (Polaroid Transfer of Young Nude Male on Rives BFK) by Mark Beard 10 x 8 inch image
Archival Paper, Polaroid
MB 079 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of a male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 079" graphite
Conté, Graphite, Charcoal, Archival Paper
MB 810 (Figurative Male Nude Charcoal Drawing on Arches Paper)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of a standing male nude was made by Mark Beard in 2011
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
Sold
H 30 in W 18 in
MB 805 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Paper of Two Male Nude Models)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
inches unframed This unique life study drawing of two standing nude males was made by Mark Beard in 2016
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
Sold
H 30 in W 14 in
MB 801 A&B (Double Sided Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Two Male Nudes)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
. This unique life study drawing of two standing male nudes was made by Mark Beard in 2011. The muscular
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
Sold
H 30 in W 22 in
MB 80 (Figurative Life Drawing of Handsome Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 080" graphite
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
Reform Hammered Brass Credenza
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
The Reform credenza is inspired by the Brutalist architecture of modernist temples and churches from Le Corbusier's Ronchamp to Miami's Temple Israel to the Cathedral of Brasìlia. Th...
Brass
Classical male torso in white Carrara marble - miniature
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, torso Riace bronzes Piccolo Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco di C...
Carrara Marble
$27,500
H 58.5 in W 40.5 in D 2.5 in
"Boxer's Rubdown", Extraordinary Painting with Nude Male by Philip Leslie Hale
By Philip Leslie Hale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At a time when painters were increasingly drawn to the grit, emotion and drama of boxing in America -- witness famous paintings and prints by George Bellows and Robert Riggs, for exa...
Paint
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$16,500
H 44 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
"Bellerophon and Pegasus" Striking Art Deco Painting with Male Nude Mythological
By Bryson Burroughs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkable scene depicting the moment when Bellerophon was about to lasso the flying figure of Pegasus after the creature paused for a drink below was painted in 1926 by Bryson ...
Paint
$8,500 / set
H 38 in W 8 in D 8 in
Large pair of Vintage Hammered Copper Lanterns, Stunning Architectural Style 38”
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the timeless elegance of this exceptional pair of vintage hammered copper lanterns. These are not just lights; they're pieces of history, each whispering ta...
Copper
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
Iron
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$3,390
H 37.8 in W 27.56 in
Portrait of a Young Man - Large Modern British Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * A superb large scale Modern British oil on canvas portrait of a smartly dressed young man wearing a striped shirt, suit jacket and tie. ...
Canvas, Oil
$4,698 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Contemporary New York City-based artist Mark Beard has long demonstrated command in a variety of mediums — he works in oil paint, bronze, ceramics and more. Beard is known mainly for his portraits and figurative paintings, but he is prolific in figurative drawing and nude photography as well.
Beard was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1986, he began working as a set designer, and for the next decade, he created more than 20 sets in New York City, London, Frankfurt, Vienna and Cologne. As a painter and printmaker, Beard didn’t wish to confine himself to a rigid style and instead sought to explore Impressionism, Art Nouveau and other movements in a range of mediums. In order to freely move from one style to the next, Beard created several different personas, assigning a specific biography to each one.
Beard's most prominent artistic alter ego is Bruce Sargeant, whom the artist has positioned in exhibitions as an early 20th-century painter. Beard's work as Sargeant is a detailed study of the male physique. The paintings often feature sculpted athletic men engaged in physical activities like wrestling and rowing. The work is steeped in homoeroticism, and the artist’s name itself is a reference to painter John Singer Sargent — while he’s best known for his Edwardian-era portraits, John Singer Sargent also created murals and drawings of male nudes that were similarly reflective of a homoerotic sensibility.
Beard is also an accomplished landscape painter. His great-grandfather, George Beard, was a regional painter and photographer of the Rocky Mountains. Mark spent summers at his grandfather's 19th-century log cabin retreat as a child. These formative experiences are reflected in his own stunning landscape paintings.
Beard's artwork is held in many high-profile museum collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Today, Beard resides in the Manhattan loft that he purchased in 1994 with his partner, James Manfred. It serves as both his home and his studio. The space is filled with his oil paintings, drawings and sculptures.
On 1stDibs, find Mark Beard paintings, drawings, photography and more.
The human body has long been a favorite subject for artists throughout history. Nude drawings and watercolor paintings reveal the human figure but also the social ideals, traditions and cultural beliefs around people and bodies at the time they were created.
Nude drawings and watercolors offer a unique way to illustrate the human body. Drawings in pencil or ink can quickly capture movement or poses while watercolor is more expressive of a moment. Different cultures utilize the same materials differently, and each piece provides a singular glimpse into the perspectives and expectations around people’s bodies.
Artists like Francisco Goya, Gustav Klimt and Lucian Freud — who painted his friends, his lovers and his children — found acclaim and success by creatively depicting the human body. More recently, as contemporary artists have followed the figurative muse, many painters are exploring the nude as a subject for their drawings and works in watercolors.
If you’re thinking about bringing this kind of work into your space, there are many ways to consider how to arrange wall art in your living room or elsewhere in your home. Creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design vision together. It allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of nude drawings and watercolor paintings for diverse views and attitudes toward the human form through a range of cultures and times.