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Sorry, Alex, I was not very articulate, and as I haven't posted on a forum in quite some time, I forget my manners and my post does read like a manifesto. I'll try to remember that this is not my sketchbook.
I do mean to say that in relevant, timeless Art, the gender of the subject doesn't matter.
The Leonardo you posted is timeless and powerful - not because the sitter was a woman. Look at his drawings of landscapes, the weather, a copse of trees. It might not be fair to use your example because he is one of immortals. But honestly, in my favorites, both historical and contemporary, the gender of the subjects doesn't impact my response to the piece at all.
Kim, I only meant that historically, great figurative art is and remains independent of the taste of the patron. This is not to say I don't pine for the days of the truly loaded patronage of the Church, or the State or the Monarchy.
It is my understanding that we're not to post nudes in this section: should we splinter the topic and explore examples under life drawings? Marcus, are you familiar with Sargent's drawings of male nudes? Very ethereal, profound and beautiful things.
See, now I have to refresh my memory on how to post an image! Because I can think of so many paintings that blow me away no matter if the form is male or female.
And from my side of the easel, I've had mesmerizing models from both genders.
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