Nude Drawings For Sale

Discover contemporary nude figure drawings for sale on Rise Art. Our collection has been carefully curated to showcase the best works from emerging artists. While some approach nude drawings as a study of human anatomy, others focus on the interplay between light and shadow and emotive energy of the body.

Begin or continue your art collecting journey by having a look at our selection of charcoal nude drawings, which use the depth of the medium to create raw, emotive portraits.

For a splash of colour or deep, fluid lines, explore our selection of nude drawings made in ink, which are inspired by traditions of Chinese inkbrush paintings.

Lastly, expressive depth and sharp contrast can be found in our collection of pastel nude drawings. The pastel medium's soft texture and delicate hues blend seamlessly, capturing subtle emotions and creating atmospheric, impressionistic drawings.

Famous Nude Drawings

The history of nude drawing can be traced back to ancient times, when the human body was studied for both artistic and anatomical purposes. Hand-drawn nude sketches and art were highly respected as they aligned with classical ideals of beauty and perfection of the body.

Later, nude drawing became central to modern art. In the 19th century, artists such as Gustave Courbet created detailed studies of the human body, such as his Reclining Nude (1862), exploring naturalism and realism. Edgar Degas also focused on the female form in intimate, everyday poses, as seen in After the Bath (1890).

In the early 20th century, Egon Schiele revolutionised nude drawing with his raw, expressive style. His notorious artworks distort the body to convey complex psychological intensity. Schiele’s nudes often appear emaciated, highlighting vulnerability and emotional depth. You can find some rare Schiele prints, such as the tender Portrait of Gerti Schiele on Rise Art.

Pablo Picasso also experimented with abstraction in works like Nude Woman (1910), where he fragmented the body, blending Cubism with the naked body. These modernist approaches redefined traditional notions of beauty, making nude drawing an exploration of both form and gender conventions.

Nude drawings for sale on Rise Art

Not sure where to start? Richard Storey’s primary subject is the nude figure. His interest lies in capturing both tender stillness and taut muscles in motion. His technique for capturing movement involves using multiple drawings, layered to form a story, such as in Curls (2021), in which a complex bend of the body is delicately rendered.

By contrast, emerging artist Harry Boudchicha takes a softer approach, using crayon to softly form the nude body. His series of sleeping women, such as Dessin nu grand format 3 (2021) are dreamlike compositions in which the resting body floats gently across the canvas.

For a more abstract approach, consider the work of American artist Randy Klinger. His series of psychedelic self-portraits uses the body to reveal raw emotion. Self portrait 55 (2021), sees the artist distorted in a rippled forest, strikingly rendered completely in pencil.

You can explore more affordable nude life drawings by emerging artists and find out more in our Guide to Drawings.

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    Nimbus by Melinda Matyas
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    Nimbus by Melinda Matyas
    Nimbus
    Drawings - 100x70 cm
    Self Portrait 43 by Randy Klinger
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    Self Portrait 43 by Randy Klinger
    Self Portrait 43
    Drawings - 44x53 cmRent for $180 /mo
    Untitled by Ziba Pak
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    Untitled by Ziba Pak
    Untitled
    Drawings - 49x36 cm
    Eliana  by Héloïse O'Keeffe
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    Eliana  by Héloïse O'Keeffe
    Eliana
    Drawings - 42x30 cmRent for $280 /mo
    Monika by Tony Girolo
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    Monika by Tony Girolo
    Monika
    Drawings - 61x46 cm
    Louise by François Sahuc
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    Louise by François Sahuc
    Louise
    Drawings - 30x30 cm
    Nude Study on Yellow paper  by Tony Girolo
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    Nude Study on Yellow paper  by Tony Girolo
    Nude Study on Yellow paper
    Drawings - 62x50 cm
    Nude on a Chair by Tribambuka
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    Nude on a Chair by Tribambuka
    Nude on a Chair
    Drawings - 32x24 cm
    Nu 5 by Benjamin Receveur
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    Nu 5 by Benjamin Receveur
    Nu 5
    Drawings - 30x21 cm
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    En gestation by Géraldine Morales
    En gestation
    Drawings - 50x60 cm
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    Drawing for GAN#48 by Tom Wesselmann
    Drawing for GAN#48
    Drawings - 30x33 cm
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    Self Portrait 57 by Randy Klinger
    Self Portrait 57
    Drawings - 46x56 cmRent for $160 /mo
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    Jeane by François Sahuc
    Jeane
    Drawings - 30x30 cm
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    Prana by Brigid McGivern
    Prana
    Drawings - 61x122 cm
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    Allegro d4.2 by Zin Lim
    Allegro d4.2
    Drawings - 61x76 cm
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    Untitled by Olga Shcheblykina
    Untitled
    Drawings - 30x29 cm
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    Standing Man / Nordic God by Tribambuka
    Standing Man / Nordic God
    Drawings - 32x24 cm
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    Study of a Dancer no.3 by Thomas Merrett
    Study of a Dancer no.3
    Drawings - 38x29 cmRent for $75 /mo
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    Self Portrait 27 by Randy Klinger
    Self Portrait 27
    Drawings - 27x31 cmRent for $165 /mo
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    HUNTER by Natalya Pravda
    HUNTER
    Drawings - 58x45 cm
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    Allegro no. 94.2 by Zin Lim
    Allegro no. 94.2
    Drawings - 53x42 cm
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    SUBLIMARE by Natalya Pravda
    SUBLIMARE
    Drawings - 59x59 cm
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    Allegro No. 195.31 by Zin Lim
    Allegro No. 195.31
    Drawings - 60x37 cm
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    Nude by Tribambuka
    Nude
    Drawings - 32x24 cm
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    Self Portrait 67 by Randy Klinger
    Self Portrait 67
    Drawings - 56x46 cmRent for $195 /mo
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