Body studies, classicism and mythological motifs
Nude figurines place the human body as a sculptural motif in its own right at the centre. Within European art history, this tradition runs from Greek antiquity through Renaissance and classicism into modern sculpture, with particular focus on posture, proportion and bodily line. The bronzed nude figurines within the range follow this enduring visual tradition and combine timeless body studies with mythological and iconographic motifs.
Female Nude Figurines show body studies in resting poses, yoga depictions and mythological motifs such as the Venus de Milo or Eve. Male Nude Figurines cover bronzed body studies of the Body Talk Collection alongside classical reproductions such as the David after Michelangelo. Lover Nude Figurines brings contemporary couple sculptures together with reproductions after Rodin, Canova and Claudel. Angel Nude Figurines depict angel sculptures in emotional poses and follow the classical sculptural art of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The bronzed execution of plenty of figurines emphasises the bodily forms and lends the sculptures a quiet, timeless presence. Alongside these come individual executions in white, which call classical marble statuary more strongly to mind and additionally underline the art-historical character of the category.
Frequently asked questions about nude figurines
What's the difference between a nude figurine and an erotic figurine?
Nude figurines show the unclothed human body as a sculptural motif – with focus on posture, proportion and bodily line. The body sits in the foreground as form, rather than as an erotic statement. Erotic figurines, by contrast, emphasise sensual or seductive aspects of the depiction more strongly. The boundaries between the two areas are fluid within art history and depend on context and viewpoint.
What material are the nude figurines made from?
Plenty of nude figurines within the range are crafted from cold-cast resin and bronzed or finished in bronze tone. Individual executions are available in white, which call classical marble statuary more strongly to mind. Cold-cast resin combines formal stability with finely worked surface detail and is a widespread material within modern decorative sculpture.
