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Male Nude

Charles-André van Loo

Name Class Date
Charles-André van Loo, Male Nude. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles-André van Loo originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/charles-andre-van-loo/
Artist’s dates
1705 – 1765
Movement
Rococo Light, playful, pastel-coloured pictures of leisure, made for private rooms rather than public halls.

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Charles-André van Loo died in 1765; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1835.

Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 10, 2026

Male Nude — Charles-André van Loo Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Male Nude — Charles-André van Loo

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1700
  2. 1710
  3. 1720
  4. 1730
  5. 1740
  6. 1750
  7. 1760

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 60 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles-André van Loo (1705–1765) every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1733 Main working years: 1733–1757 Late works: from 1757

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Putty #d0b69d

    Catalogued palette

    • #D0B69D
    • #874B36
    • #AB755A
    • #BF987D

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Putty
    Intensity
    Vivid How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Gentle How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Unified Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles-André van Loo over the last twelve months — 17 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 54.1%5,300 visits
    2. 2 Italy 9.2%900 visits
    3. 3 United States of America 8.2%800 visits
    4. 4 Germany 5.1%500 visits
    5. 5 Czechia 4.1%400 visits
    6. 6 Türkiye 3.1%300 visits
    7. 7 Bulgaria 2.0%200 visits
    8. 8 France 2.0%200 visits
    9. 9 India 2.0%200 visits
    10. 10 Moldova 2.0%200 visits
    11. · 7 other countries 8.2%800 visits

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Charles-André van Loo

    1. 1 Jerusalem Delivered Tancredi Fighting Clorinda, 1733 7.0%800 visits
    2. 2 MARIE LECZINSKA 5.2%600 visits
    3. 3 Aeneas Carrying Anchises, 1729 4.3%500 visits
    4. 4 Halt of the Hunt, 1737 3.5%400 visits
    5. 5 ENEE PORTANT ANCHISE 3.5%400 visits
    6. 6 Life of St Augustine Saint Augustine Disputing with the Donatists, 1753 3.5%400 visits
    7. 7 Mary Magdalene in the Desert, 1761 3.5%400 visits
    8. 8 Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (study), 1759 2.6%300 visits
    9. 9 Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (small version), 1760 2.6%300 visits
    10. 10 Perseus and Andromeda, 1735 2.6%300 visits
    11. 11 The Drunken Silenus, 1747 2.6%300 visits
    12. 12 Bacchus and Ariadne 2.6%300 visits
    13. 13 Jahel and Tamah (study), 1733 2.6%300 visits
    14. 14 Jerusalem Delivered Erminia Taking the Armor of Clorinda, 1733 2.6%300 visits
    15. 15 Head of a Child 2.6%300 visits
    16. 16 Jupiter and Antiope, 1753 1.7%200 visits
    17. 17 Jerusalem Delivered Clorinda Appearing in a Dream to Tancredi, 1733 1.7%200 visits
    18. 18 The Mass of Saint Gregory the miracle of the host, 1764 1.7%200 visits
    19. 19 Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (large version), 1759 1.7%200 visits
    20. 48 Male Nude this painting 0.9%100 visits

    Together these works take 59.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 120 works by this artist, of which 60 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 48 of them, with 0.9% of that attention (100 visits). The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 10, 2026

    Male Nude — Charles-André van Loo Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles-André van Loo

    Born in Nice, France

    Early Life and Training

    Born: February 15, 1705, in Nice, France

    Family Background: Son of Louis-Abraham van Loo and younger brother of Jean-Baptiste van Loo. Member of a successful dynasty of Dutch painters.

    Early Education: Initial training in Turin, followed by studies in Rome (1712) under Benedetto Luti and Pierre Legros.

    Parisian Studies: Attended the Académie royale, winning first prize for drawing in 1723 and historical painting in 1727.

    Artistic Career and Notable Works

    Style: Primarily known as a Rococo painter, characterized by elegance, grace, and ornate detail.

    Subject Matter: Diverse range including portraits, mythological scenes, historical paintings, allegories, and genre scenes.

    Significant Works:

    Venus and Amor (Kunsthalle Bremen) - Demonstrates mastery of the Rococo style.

    Halt of the Hunt (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) – Captures aristocratic activities.

    Portrait of Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France – A notable royal portrait.

    Jupiter and Antiope - Showcases mythological themes.

    Self Portrait – Provides insight into the artist's self-perception.

    Perseus and Andromeda (multiple versions) – Illustrates skill in depicting classical mythology.

    Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (small version) - A captivating Rococo portrait of 1760.

    Patronage and Royal Recognition

    Royal Patronage: Enjoyed the patronage of Madame de Pompadour and the French court.

    Appointment to the Court: Became First Painter to King Louis XV in 1762, a prestigious position.

    Order of Saint Michael: Decorated with the Order of Saint Michael, signifying royal favor.

    Influences and Legacy

    Family Influence: Heavily influenced by his father and brother, both accomplished painters.

    Rivalry: Competed with François Boucher, another prominent Rococo artist.

    Modern French School: His "simplicity of style and correctness of design" significantly influenced the modern French school of painting.

    Critical Fortune: While his critical standing fluctuated over time, his skill and the breadth of his work command respect.

    Museum Collections & Further Exploration

    Museum Presence: Works are featured in prominent museums including the Louvre (The Marriage of the Virgin), Kunsthalle Bremen, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    Further Resources:

    AllPaintingsStore's Charles-André van Loo page: https://www.AllPaintingsStore.com/artists/charles-andre-van-loo/

    AllPaintingsStore's Greatest Artists of All Time page: https://www.AllPaintingsStore.com/greatest-artists

    AllPaintingsStore Virtual Museum: https://www.AllPaintingsStore.com/

    Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles-Andr%C3%A9_van_Loo

    Where to read more

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Loo, Charles-André van. Male Nude. n.d., https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-male-nude-AQTB4R-en/
    APA
    Loo, Charles-André van (n.d.). Male Nude [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-male-nude-AQTB4R-en/
    Chicago
    Charles-André van Loo. Male Nude. n.d. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-male-nude-AQTB4R-en/
    Harvard
    Loo, Charles-André van (n.d.) Male Nude. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-male-nude-AQTB4R-en/

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 10, 2026

    Male Nude — Charles-André van Loo Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Male Nude — Charles-André van Loo

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: male nude figure, classical art study, 18th century portrait. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at Aeneas Carrying Anchises (1729), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. Rococo: Light, playful, pastel-coloured pictures of leisure, made for private rooms rather than public halls. Where can you see that in this work?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 10, 2026

    Male Nude — Charles-André van Loo Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    Is "Male Nude" by Charles-André van Loo a bright or a dark artwork?

    The perceived brightness of "Male Nude" by Charles-André van Loo is brilliant. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

    What color palette is used in "Male Nude" by Charles-André van Loo?

    "Male Nude" by Charles-André van Loo uses a neutrals color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.

    Where can I find statistics about "Male Nude" by Charles-André van Loo?

    Statistics about "Male Nude" by Charles-André van Loo are on the artwork's Stats page: monthly visits of the artwork, visits of the artist's works, and country and language breakdowns of recent visitors.