Mary Hossack
Late 20th Century American Modern Nude Sculptures
Wood Panel
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Acrylic, Wood, Masonite
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Walnut
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Wood, Ebony
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Gold
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Busts
Gesso, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art
Giltwood, Plaster
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Gouache
Finding the Right nude-sculptures for You
Nude sculptures are a traditional form of art around the world. For thousands of years, artists have expressed ideals, philosophy and cultural beliefs through the nude human form.
One of the oldest examples is the Venus of Willendorf, dating to the Upper Paleolithic period. From the ancient Greek Aphrodite of Knidos to Michelangelo’s 16th-century David, the nude sculpture has continued to evolve.
On a surface level, a nude sculpture portrays the beauty standards and ideals of a time and place, just as the mostly male painters of the Pre-Raphaelite movement can be seen as projecting an idea of feminine beauty that was confined to porcelain-skinned maidens, their auburn locks flowing, enacting scenes of longing or tragedy drawn from tales about Camelot or told by Dante, Shakespeare, Tennyson and Keats. On a deeper level, however, nude sculpture explores culture, traditions and beliefs. Even today, the human body continues to captivate artists and their audiences.
If you’re thinking about bringing nude sculptures or other kinds of sculptures into your home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space (busts, for example, can bring a dose of drama into an entryway). Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece.
Find a large collection of nude sculptures and other sculptures from various time periods and cultural origins on 1stDibs.