Nudes

Fine Art Nudes: Nude Paintings and More

Across art history, artists almost always depicted nude figures within contexts that were removed from everyday life, choosing to veil them in a cloak of mythology or religion. Until modern times, this was primarily to avoid offending moral standards of the day, but, for many artists, subjects based in mythology also heightened ties with the classical past. The Renaissance saw a rise in the nude as a respectable subject in art, due, in part, to the rediscovery of sculptures and pottery from antiquity during the 13th century. Artists began to include the nude — either unclothed or partially clothed — in their works as a tool to refine their understanding of perspective, volume and, of course, anatomy. These talented artists still had to consider that in certain contexts, the nude body was considered taboo, but within the careful constraints of mythology, the nudity and eroticism of a scene could be deemed acceptable and even moral.

Experience the beauty of the female body captured by talented artists who have left a profound impact on the art world. Explore the layers of meaning behind each nude painting, from expressions of fertility and emotion to the celebration of the human being in its most vulnerable and unadorned state.

Discover M.S. Rau's selection of exquisite fine art nudes and original works from prominent artists such as Andrew Wyeth, Frederick Carl Frieseke, Émile Munier and many others. Our collection caters to art enthusiasts and art lovers alike, providing an opportunity to acquire and cherish nude paintings that have become timeless masterpieces. Dive into the world of art history and witness how the portrayal of the nude figure evolved over time, from the 19th century and into the 20th century with the advent of modern art.