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Impressionist Nude Paintings

IMPRESSIONIST STYLE

Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.

The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.

Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.

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Style: Impressionist
"Nude lover . Light on her body"
"Nude lover . Light on her body"

"Nude lover . Light on her body"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Titled “Beloved Nude,” this work captures Anna, a model with whom I shared a passionate and tumultuous relationship. Many of my paintings of her were lost or destroyed, but this piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Impressionist Nudes, Three Figures, Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century
Impressionist Nudes, Three Figures, Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century

Impressionist Nudes, Three Figures, Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century

By Claude Benard

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Impressionist Nudes, Three Figures, Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on the top right hand corner of the painting Oil painting on canv...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Reverie - Neo-Impressionist Nude Figurative Oil Painting by Georges Lemmen
Reverie - Neo-Impressionist Nude Figurative Oil Painting by Georges Lemmen

Reverie - Neo-Impressionist Nude Figurative Oil Painting by Georges Lemmen

By Georges Lemmen

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed and titled oil on board nude circa 1905 by Belgian neo-impressionist painter Georges Lemmen. The work titled 'Reverie' depicts a red-haired lady who is kneeling down and resting her head on her arm. Signature: Signed lower right and titled on original artist's label verso Dimensions: Framed: 16"x19" Unframed: 10"x13" Provenance: Original artists label verso for Georges Lemmen at 96 Avenue Coghen , Brussels Private collection - Brussels Georges Lemmen was the son of an architect and studied under Amédée Bourson at the academy in St Joost-ten-Node. He was invited in 1889 to join the Group of Twenty ( Cercle des XX) which had been launched in 1884 by Oscar Maus and had in the interim emerged as an influential force in Belgian artistic circles, not least by bringing to public and critical attention the work of such artists as Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. The Cercle des XX would be reborn in 1894 as La Libre Esthétique. In the early days of the Cercle des XX, Lemmen espoused a pointilliste technique. His earlier painting was clearly influenced by the Neo-Impressionists; over time, however, his style became more subtle and nuanced - recalling, perhaps, that of his compatriot Van Rysselberghe, another Cercle des XX member. With the group's rebirth as the Libre Esthétique, Lemmen's work became more intimiste in character, most notably in his portraits, nudes and still-lifes, where the influence of Bonnard and Vuillard is unmistakable, as is that of Renoir, particularly after Lemmen's travels in the Midi in 1911. From this point onwards, he would go on to make a major contribution to the renewal of the graphic and decorative arts in terms of his input to the new 'free' aesthetic and to Art Nouveau. Although his draughtsmanship retained its essential purity and elegance of line, his painting became more fleshy, imprecise and sensual, his compositions governed less by technical considerations than by the urgent need to express his emotions. Between 1889 and 1893, Lemmen exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris, aligning himself with the Neo-Impressionists. In 1893, Henry van de Velde invited him to participate in the Pour l'Art association that had been created in Antwerp. He travelled to the south of France in 1911. By this juncture, he had already exhibited solo on two occasions (in 1906 and 1908) at the Galerie Druet in Paris. A further solo exhibition in 1913, his first in Brussels, cemented Lemmen's reputation. Museum and Gallery Holdings: Bremen (Kunsthalle): Standing Nude Combing her Hair Brussels (Mus. royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique): Children's Room (watercolour); Reading; Couture; Young Girl by the Sea...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil, Board

Reclining Nude
Reclining Nude

Reclining Nude

Located in Oostende, BE

This nude by Belgian artist Martin Bollé is made in oil on cardboard, elegantly framed in an Art Nouveau style frame.

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

"Fantasy with Flowers 250" mixed , paper, 59x42cm, unframed
"Fantasy with Flowers 250" mixed , paper, 59x42cm, unframed

"Fantasy with Flowers 250" mixed , paper, 59x42cm, unframed

Located in Zofingen, AG

This monochrome artwork features a hauntingly detailed hourglass, prominently positioned in a desolate landscape. Within the hourglass, the sands of time cascade, symbolizing the rel...

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor

1950s French Nude Lady Portrait Soft Light Figurative Oil Painting Signed
1950s French Nude Lady Portrait Soft Light Figurative Oil Painting Signed

1950s French Nude Lady Portrait Soft Light Figurative Oil Painting Signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title 1950s French Nude Lady Portrait Soft Light Figurative Oil Painting Signed Key Details Artist: French School, mid 20th century, indistinctly signed lower corner Title: Portrait ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

"Overlapping, " Oil Painting
"Overlapping, " Oil Painting

"Overlapping, " Oil Painting

By Ryan Morse

Located in Denver, CO

Ryan Morse's "Overlapping" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the back of a nude female figure eclipsing the body of another nude female fig...

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Fantasy with Flowers 248" mixed , paper, 59x42cm, unframed
"Fantasy with Flowers 248" mixed , paper, 59x42cm, unframed

"Fantasy with Flowers 248" mixed , paper, 59x42cm, unframed

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork masterfully merges realism with abstraction to create a serene domestic scene. The focal point is a reclining nude figure sketched with fluid, delicate lines on a centra...

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor

Two Semi Nude Men in Embrace Original Contemporary French Painting
Two Semi Nude Men in Embrace Original Contemporary French Painting

Two Semi Nude Men in Embrace Original Contemporary French Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Embrace French, 21st century gouache painting on artist paper, framed Glass covering framed: 13 x 10.5 inches board: 12 x 9 inches condition: very good provenance: private collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Gouache

English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Beached Nude Model Posed On Bed
English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Beached Nude Model Posed On Bed

English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Beached Nude Model Posed On Bed

By Helen Greenfield

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed board: 20.5 x 24 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings we have by t...

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20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Nude Figure in a Dimly Lit Interior Resting on a Bed with Sunlight Filtering
Nude Figure in a Dimly Lit Interior Resting on a Bed with Sunlight Filtering

Nude Figure in a Dimly Lit Interior Resting on a Bed with Sunlight Filtering

By Helen Greenfield

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dimly Lit Nude Interior by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) gouache painting on artist paper, mounted in a card frame mounted: 14.75 x 19 inches artist paper: 13 x 17 inches...

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20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Gouache

Nude Lady Standing in Room Furniture Modern British Slightly Abstract Painting
Nude Lady Standing in Room Furniture Modern British Slightly Abstract Painting

Nude Lady Standing in Room Furniture Modern British Slightly Abstract Painting

By Helen Greenfield

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Interior Scene by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on thin board, unframed board: 18 x 25 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings we hav...

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20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Nude Model Posed On Bed
English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Nude Model Posed On Bed

English Impressionist Oil Painting Artists Nude Model Posed On Bed

By Helen Greenfield

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed board: 15.5 x 24 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings we have by t...

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20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

"Annunciation" Oil Painting
"Annunciation" Oil Painting

"Annunciation" Oil Painting

By Clyde Steadman

Located in Denver, CO

Clyde Steadman's "Annunciation" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto painting of a nude female model in an interior bathroom setting.

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Nude Lady In Purple A Study of Light and Form French Oil Painting
Nude Lady In Purple A Study of Light and Form French Oil Painting

Nude Lady In Purple A Study of Light and Form French Oil Painting

By Helen Greenfield

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Contemplation in Purple by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on artist paper, unframed artist paper: 21 x 16 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all t...

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20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century British Impressionist Seated Nude Oil Painting
Mid Century British Impressionist Seated Nude Oil Painting

Mid Century British Impressionist Seated Nude Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Unsigned (British School) Medium: Oil on board Date: 1950s–1960s Size: 22 x 16 inches Provenance: Private collection, England Condition: Good condition Description A softly ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

1970's Posed Chic Model In Black Hat French Modernist Painting
1970's Posed Chic Model In Black Hat French Modernist Painting

1970's Posed Chic Model In Black Hat French Modernist Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Artists Model Nude Lady Model French School, circa 1970's signed oil painting on card, unframed size: 24.5 x 18.5 inches condition: overall very good, a very few light markings...

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1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH POST IMPRESSIONIST DRAWING- NUDE LADY
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH POST IMPRESSIONIST DRAWING- NUDE LADY

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH POST IMPRESSIONIST DRAWING- NUDE LADY

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Lady Drawing by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/charcoal drawing on paper paper: 13 x 10 inches Superb mid-century oil painting on board by the French artist, Ge...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Charcoal, Pencil

"Attitude in Diaphanous, " Oil Painting

"Attitude in Diaphanous, " Oil Painting

By Suchitra Bhosle

Located in Denver, CO

Suchitra Bhosle's "Attitude in Diaphanous" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a woman, within a dark interior, wearing a transparent white dress as she rests a hand o...

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil, Panel

The Artists Model, Nude Impressionist Oil Painting
The Artists Model, Nude Impressionist Oil Painting

The Artists Model, Nude Impressionist Oil Painting

By J.B. Holmes

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Artists Model By J.B.Holmes, British 20th Century Oil painting on board, unframed Board size: 16 x 12 inches Captivating oil painting, showing a nude model being painted by anartist. There is a sense of relaxation in this portrait, with a radio on...

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20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Alberto Standing 3, Original Figurative Painting, Bright Nude Life Drawing Art
Alberto Standing 3, Original Figurative Painting, Bright Nude Life Drawing Art

Alberto Standing 3, Original Figurative Painting, Bright Nude Life Drawing Art

By Judith Brenner

Located in Deddington, GB

Judith Brenner Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look. Alberto Standing 3 is a contemporary nude painting by Judith Brenner. This is an orig...

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

YiTao Chen Cinderella Series 1 - Nude Lady
YiTao Chen Cinderella Series 1 - Nude Lady

YiTao Chen Cinderella Series 1 - Nude Lady

Located in New York, NY

Title: Cinderella Series 1 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 11.5 x 15.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is unstretched Year: 2000 Circa Artist: YiTao Chen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Women Observed - Scottish art Edinburgh Expressionist artist nude oil painting
Women Observed - Scottish art Edinburgh Expressionist artist nude oil painting

Women Observed - Scottish art Edinburgh Expressionist artist nude oil painting

By Robin Philipson

Located in Hagley, England

A superb oil on panel nude portrait by the noted Scottish artist Sir Robin Philipson PRSA. A fabulous painting painted circa 1970, the composition three women in various states of un...

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1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Ivy, Oil Painting
Ivy, Oil Painting

Ivy, Oil Painting

By McGarren Flack

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
White and umber define a sitted nude female figure. Simplified contours enhance her shape, while gentle brushwork gives softness to her form. The backgroundâ€...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 253: Mixed, Paper, 59x42cm.Scratchboard
Fantasy with Flowers 253: Mixed, Paper, 59x42cm.Scratchboard

Fantasy with Flowers 253: Mixed, Paper, 59x42cm.Scratchboard

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I blended vibrant acrylic splashes with soft pastels and watercolors to capture a lively dance between butterflies and flowers. The bold, symbolic butterflies contrast...

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Rene Magritte girls"
"Rene Magritte girls"

"Rene Magritte girls"

By Kyrylo Bondarenko

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In this painting, I delved deeply into the interplay of expression and surrealism. The fiery palette and swirling forms symbolize a riot of emotions and thoughts that transcend the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dance, Oil Painting on Canvas, Impressionist Style, Framed
Dance, Oil Painting on Canvas, Impressionist Style, Framed

Dance, Oil Painting on Canvas, Impressionist Style, Framed

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this vibrant oil painting, I've unleashed a wave of dynamic energy and emotion. The abstract forms blend with expressionist fervor, as the figures—a synthesis of impressionist and...

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2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"In a bathroom"
"In a bathroom"

"In a bathroom"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

“In a Bathroom” — a work by Ihor Volkov-Tkachynskyi, where the classical nude theme is reimagined with contemporary sensitivity. The artist depicts his muse in an intimate yet timele...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Reclining Nude, American Realist Oil Painting by Julian Ritter
Reclining Nude, American Realist Oil Painting by Julian Ritter

Reclining Nude, American Realist Oil Painting by Julian Ritter

By Julian Ritter

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Julian Ritter, Polish-German/American (1909 - 2000) Title: Reclining Nude Year: circa 1955 Medium: Oil on Masonite Size: 14 x 18 in. (35.56 x 45.72 cm) Frame Size: 17.5 x...

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1950s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Nude, Playboy-era Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman
Nude, Playboy-era Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman

Nude, Playboy-era Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: LeRoy Neiman, American (1921 - 2012) Title: Nude Year: 1960 Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed and dated l.r. Size: 8 x 11.5 inches Frame: 16 x 19.5 inches

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1950s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

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