How Can I Find Important Portraits Of Nudes?

If you are looking for classical and not-so-classical paintings of nudes, an art museum is a great place to look. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, for instance, has numerous examples. Even if you don't have access to an art museum, there is a way to see the pictures. Many museums have websites which exhibit their collection online.

Also, much has been written on the subject of the nude in painting. Check your local bookstore or library for books on the topic. Online book sellers are also good resources.

For more contemporary and perhaps less well-known works of art depicting nudes, look into the collections of art schools. At schools like the New York Royal Academy and The Art Students' League, figurative painting is a central part of the curriculum.  It is a myth that figurative painting is no longer in fashion; the art is alive and well and an important part of many art schools across the country.