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Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Bronze Life - Painting - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze Life is an acrylic pouring painting on canvased cardboard realized by the Italian artist Amanda Ludovisi. Hand-signed on the back. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic

Purple Life - Painting - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Purple Life is an acrylic pouring painting on canvased cardboard realized by the Italian artist Amanda Ludovisi. Hand-signed on the back. The a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic

Black Life - Painting - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Black Life is an acrylic pouring painting on canvased cardboard realized by the Italian artist Amanda Ludovisi. Hand-signed on the back. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Life - Painting - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Gold Life is an acrylic pouring painting on canvased cardboard realized by the Italian artist Amanda Ludovisi. Hand-signed on the back. The art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Life - Painting - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Life is an acrylic pouring painting on canvased cardboard realized by the Italian artist Amanda Ludovisi. Hand-signed on the back. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

Grey Life - Painting - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Grey Life is an acrylic pouring painting on canvased cardboard realized by the Italian artist Amanda Ludovisi. Hand-signed on the back. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Untitled - Contemporary mixed media drawing, Figurative, Monochromatic
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled - Contemporary mixed media drawing, Figurative, Monochromatic
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled - Contemporary mixed media drawing, Figurative, Monochromatic
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled - Contemporary mixed media drawing, Figurative, Monochromatic
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Minimalistic, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Paper

"Woman sleeping on couch"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transformation as an artist. This transformation was based on the expansion ...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Christina #2, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Using gestural ink washes, artist Gail Ragains captures a live model's pose with the direct application of ink. She uses expressive application to quickly captu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Christina #3, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Gail Ragains paints a live model's pose within five minutes. Her gestural ink washes come from the direct application of ink. She approaches this work wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Christina, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Using gestural ink washes to draw a live model's pose, artist Gail Ragains directly applies her medium in fast strokes. She uses an expressive approach to quick...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Gestural Ink Drawing #50, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Gail Ragains portrays an abstraction of a nude woman with gestural brushwork. The direct and unfiltered application of ink washes creates a sense of spon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Nude woman mixed media original painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perico Pastor (1953) - Nude woman - Mixed media Paper measurements 33x24 cm. Frame measurements 57x48 cm. Perico Pastor (La Seu d'Urgell, 1953) is a Catalan painter, designer and il...
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Early 2000s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Gestural Ink Drawing #56, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Gail Ragains displays a figurative abstract of a nude woman. Gail approaches the composition with spontaneous bursts of expression, followed by thoughtfu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Gestural Ink Wash #52, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Gail Ragain presents an abstract portrait of a nude woman bending over the side. Gail approaches the piece with spontaneous bursts of expression, followe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Gestural Ink Drawing #55, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Gail Ragain displays a nude woman with her leg elegantly raised, standing on her tiptoes. Gail infuses the piece with spontaneous bursts of expression, f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Open door - line drawing figure
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The artwork was done with white pen on black watercolor paper 360g. The works are 11,5 by 16,5 inches in size, framed (black) with a styrene face on a mat board in black and white with sizes 16 by 20 in. Mila Akopova is New York artist. She graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in History and Theory of Art. Her Artwork got 3rd place at the 2020 American Art Awards, juried by 25 best galleries and museums in America, with artist from 63 countries, in category: minimalism. Also, several works took part in exhibitions of the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum and in the Cube Moscow exhibition space . It was published as the catalog: “The game of tic tac toe, or creating a collection in one year”. Several works by Mila Akopva were created specifically for the collaboration with Vintage Dream...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Felt Pen

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
Category

2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
Category

2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Judith Brenner, Sophie Dancing 2, Original Abstract Impressionist Nude Sketch
Located in Deddington, GB
Judith Brenner Sophie Dancing 2 Original Nude Drawing Mixed Media on Paper Sheet Size: H 84.1cm x W 59.4cm x D 0.1cm Sold Unframed (Please note that in situ images are purely an indi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Minimalistic, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
Category

2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Minimalistic, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
Category

2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Minimalistic, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
Category

2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Paper

Untitled - Contemporary pencil drawing, Figurative, Black & white
Located in Warsaw, PL
ANTONI JANUSZ PASTWA (b. 1944) Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw at the Faculty of Sculpture. Obtained his diploma in 1970. Between 1974-1981 he was an assistant at profe...
Category

2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

When We Work Together, Abstract Figurative, Acrylic & Pencil on Paper, Signed
Located in Armonk, NY
When We Work Together, 2020 30" x 30" Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Acrylic and Pencil on Paper Signed Allison Meyler is a contemporary painter, with a love for color, pattern,...
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2010s Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Female #5
Located in Brecon, Powys
Another baboon face work from the very talented ant Pearce. Clever stuff. Ink on paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Cathexis #3 #1
Located in Brecon, Powys
Ink on paper, this intricate pen & ink work is reflective of the artists interest in the psychological state and the complex interactions within the human psyche.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Abstract nude drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract nude drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add nude drawings and watercolors created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, green, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Antoni Janusz Pastwa, Carmen Cicero, Louis Nadalini, and Joseph Glasco. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract nude drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 7.5 inches across are also available. Prices for nude drawings and watercolors made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $12,500, while the average work sells for $782.

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