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Who painted the most realistic portraits?
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Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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"Sara
s Morning" (2025), Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Copper and Canvas
Located in Denver, CO
Lisa Fricker's "Sara's Morning" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up nude portrait of a woman in front of a earth toned , geometrical abstracted background.
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Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
Adebimpe - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Women Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This piece is a visual meditation on the silent resilience of the African woman. Her expression speaks of unvoiced stories; layers of strength, contemplation, and inherited dignity. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Portrait of a Woman in Front of the Sea - Original Romantic Oil Painting
By Gianni Strino
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman in Front of the Sea - Original Romantic Oil Painting
Beautifully rendered and realistic portrait by Gianni (Giovanni) Strino (Italian b. 1953.) A woman stands in...
Category
Late 20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Love and Bond 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A better society is not built solely by wealth or power, but by shared values. By the courage to love without condition, the strength to treat all as equals, and the wisdom to honor ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 1700
s Italian Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of St. Peter
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Peter
Italian, 18th century
oil on canvas, laid on panel
panel: 9.75 x 8 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Condition: very good condition
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil


