Everyone Needs a Nude in Their Art Collection
January 27, 2015
I think every art collection needs a good nude. Nudes have been an important subject throughout art history- from the Greeks all the way through to contemporary art. Artists have created nudes to explore different themes like- athletic prowess, the divinity of procreation, mathematical proportions, seduction, fantasy...among many others. The female body has always been a focal point. In my small and humble art collection I was missing a good nude.
I have a couple of male nudes framed that I drew in my high school figure drawing class which I love, but they didn't feel official. When I did my One Room Challenge in the fall a nude in my closet seemed liked a brilliant idea. It was Jennifer from The Pink Pagoda who suggested it, and genius it was! And I have to say that I love my nude more and more everyday. She has really become part of my life. Going into my closet feels like a sweet respite. So, I'm here to insist that if you don't have a nude already you need to get crackin' and find one!
Here are a few rooms I loved with nudes-
My nude is from The Pink Pagoda (who always finds the best artists to represent) and was painted by super talented Reagan Geschardt. If you liked mine you will love these and they are all available right now! The color palettes are exquisite and the poses are delicate and elegant.
If you are not one to display a nude in a living room or bedroom a bathroom or closet are perfect places for them. Do you have a nude in your collection? If you do, show me! Instagram it and use the hashtag #everyoneneedsanude.
Is a nude in your near future?
7 comments
They are gorgeous! But yours is my favorite, that closet of yours!! :)
ReplyDeleteI still can't get over your closet reno, love it!!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful pieces! Love the design of your closet + the addition of the painting.
ReplyDeleteThe Style Scribe
I've always thought everyone should have a nude though I have yet to collect one in my own home!
ReplyDeleteI love Reagan 's nudes! My grandmother was an artist and I grew up in a house with art everywhere, including nudes. I just think the female figure has such elegant lines that it really elevates a room.
ReplyDeleteI still am dying over your gorgeous closet, Albertina! Thank you so much for the lovely mention, and for sharing Reagan's breathtaking paintings! I love the #everyoneneedsanude idea! So fun and so true!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your Nude Painting!! On my way to the Pink Pagoda to check Reagan's paintings!
ReplyDeleteYou make my day with your comments! Thank you!!