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Portrait Paintings For Sale
French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal
Located in Paris, FR
French school late 18th Century Portrait of a young man oil on metal 10.2 x 7.7 cm Framed under glass : 24.4 x 21.8 cm This small portrait painting, quite original in its technique...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Barrister Fine Antique English Huge Oil Painting Portrait of Lawyer Gent
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Barrister (the sitter is James Guy Baker, the artists brother). by Gladys Marguerite Baker (British, 1889-1959) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 146cm x 101cm canva...
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Early 20th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Pair of Portraits
Located in London, GB
Pastel on paper stretched on canvas Each 23 ¼ x 19 ¾ inches; 59 x 50 cm Framed dimensions, each: 83 x 67.5 cm Both signed ‘F. Cotes Px 1751’ Collections: Captain Penton; Christie’...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Pastel

Large Oil Painting Circus Scene Clowns Rediscovered NY Artist Jonah Kinigstein
Located in Surfside, FL
Jonah Kinigstein "Death of a Clown" Large Oil on Board Painting of macabre circus scene with clowns Hand signed lower left and signed and titled verso Frame: 55 X 43 Image: 48 X 36 ...
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20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress - Scottish 1930 s Art Deco oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Art Deco British portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson, better known as Cowan Dobson. Painted in 1931, it is a portrait of a striking darkh...
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1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a French Military Officer
Located in Milford, NH
A finely detailed oil painting portrait of a French military officer in dress uniform with sword, unsigned, and housed in a period decorative gilt gessoed frame with a London Freeman...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Feeling Awesome -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
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 (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Coffee Ritual
Located in Zofingen, AG
This captivating work of art presents a surreal dialogue between the mundane and the fantastic. A casually dressed woman sits confidently on a vintage chair, wearing dark sunglasses...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Antique English Realist Genre Scene Framed High Society Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
George Dunlop Leslie (1835 - 1921) Antique English realist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 17 by 20 overall and 12 by 15 paining alone. Artist Bio: George Dunlop Leslie RA (London 2 July 1835 – 21 February 1921 Lindfield, Sussex) was a British genre painter, author and illustrator. He was born into an artistic family; his father was the notable genre painter Charles Robert Leslie RA, and his uncle Robert Leslie was a marine artist. He studied art first at Cary's Art Academy, then from 1854 at the Royal Academy. His first exhibition at the Academy was in 1859, and he showed his work every year thereafter. He became an Associate (ARA) in 1868 and a full Royal Academician (RA) in 1876.George Dunlop Leslie lived early on in St John's Wood (London), and was part of the St John's Wood Clique, a group of artists who favoured light-hearted genre subjects. From 1884–1901 he was resident at "Riverside", St. Leonard's Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire. His sister Mary Leslie (1833–1907), also an artist, lived at "Cromwell Lodge" next door. Fellow artist, James Hayllar, was also a resident of the village and they painted a portrait of Queen Victoria together for her Golden Jubilee in 1887. From 1906 he lived at "Compton House" in Lindfield, SussexHis early works, such as Matilda (1860) showed the strong influence of the Pre-Raphaelites, but he settled into a more academic, aesthetic, style of painting with the aim of showing "pictures from the sunny side of English domestic life". He often used children as subjects and his work was praised by John Ruskin for its portrayal of the "sweet quality of English girlhood". One of his pictures, This is the Way we Wash our Clothes, was used as a poster in an advertising campaign for soap. Despite its apparently trivial subject matter, however, Leslie's work was highly regarded by critics of the time.In 1889 during his time at Riverside house in Wallingford Leslie is credited with painting four angel murals in St Leonards Church.Leslie was also an author and had several books published. Our river (1888), Letters to Marco (1893) and Riverside letters (1896) were all illustrated by him in black and white, and based on personal observations of life and nature in his local area. He also wrote a history of the early years of the Royal Academy - The inner life of the Royal Academy.Leslie was married to Lydia. They had a daughter Alice (depicted in his painting Alice in Wonderland) and a son Peter Leslie...
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1880s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Ficus, Cat, and She...
Located in Zofingen, AG
The woman sits as if she’s just signed a decree to cancel all problems. Her sunglasses have slid down her nose, revealing a gaze that radiates calm while subtly asking, "What now?" T...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Brunette Lady With Red Lipstick in Blue Mid Century French Painting Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Size : 22 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting is in overal...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Attrib. Roberto Luigi Valente (b.1926) - 20th Century Oil, Market Trader
Located in Corsham, GB
A portrait of a market trader stood in front of his produce. He rests one hand on his hip with an umbrella hanging from his wrist. Presented in a wooden frame with gold inner and out...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Studio Sketch of Ella", Surrealist, Cream, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “Studio Sketch of Ella” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in creams and browns. The painting is from the “Studio Visitors” series. When Ella a...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

19th Century French Theatrical Oil Painting Merchants outside City Building
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Merchants of the Temple 19th Century School oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 33 inches Provenance: private collection, The Loire Valley, France Condition: good condition For mo...
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19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

You Become What You Think About - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women
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 Eli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mid Century French Impressionist Painting Portrait of a Nude Black Haired Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 14 x 10.5 inches Double sided Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painti...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Just Keep the Connection
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork elegantly blends classic and contemporary elements, depicting a young woman in a stylish black outfit holding a phone to her ear. She stands against an endless blue sky...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

I Love You the First Time, Large Scale Portrait, Bearded Man in Dappled Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Dappled light brings an intimacy to this large scale portrait of a bearded man who gazes directly at the viewer. While Hall’s depictions may at first-glance seem hyper-realist in execution, the artist’s selective use of thickly modeled paint passages add a more intuitive and textural dimension to the surface. Nathan Brad Hall...
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2010s Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine late 17th-century Flemish portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman dressed in the elaborate fashions of the 1670s. He wears a long, collarless coat known as a justaucorps...
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1670s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Marie Gabrielle de Gramont, Rococo Oil Painting after Vigée Le Brun
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alessandro Maffei, After Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun, Italian - Portrait of Marie Gabrielle de Gramont, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, Size: 39.25 x 27.25 in. (99.7 ...
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Late 17th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Pink Chest, still-life, contemporary, original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Charming and quirky, this painting pink chest of drawers on a chequerboard floor will bring a touch of humour and a splash of colour to your home...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

The Game Keeper with Spaniel Dog Traditional Rural Life English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Game Keeper by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Angel II (Leatherman Erotic Fetish painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Patrick Terenchin (b.1970). Angel II, 2024. Oil, acrylic, color pencil on wood panel. Image measuring 12 x 12 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Mixed Media

1960s Italian Signed Dated and Autenticated Painting
Located in Roma, IT
1960s Italian Signed Dated and Autenticated Painting Mino Maccari work Three stylized figures Work by the Sienese artist Mino Maccari, signed at the bottom right Maccari 1969. Mixed ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

The Little Concert (Concertino) - Oil Paint by N. Cecconi - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Little Concert (Concertino) is an original oil on canvas realized by the italian painter Niccolò Cecconi (1835-1901) in the late 19th Century. Very good condition. Hand signed i...
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Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of John Manners later 7th Duke of Rutland
By Margaret Sarah Carpenter
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
Margaret Sarah Carpenter 1793-1872, was an English portrait painter. She was one of the foremost portrait painters in the 19th Century, she ex...
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1830s Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

I Belong, Painting - Ankara fabric on canvas
Located in London, GB
Affen Segun 1993 - Current I Belong, 2025 Ankara fabric on canvas 42 x 32 cm 16 1/2 x 12 5/8 in
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Blue Coat Standing by a Curtain c.1695, Netscher
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Gentleman in Blue Coat Standing by Curtain c.1695 Attributed to Constantyn Netscher (c.1668-c.1723), not signed The gentleman in this portrait has been depicted standi...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Don t Cry Long" Abstracted and Distorted Self-Portrait, One Crying Eye
Located in Detroit, MI
"Don't Cry Long" is a self-portrait of the artist and an unusual one at that in which the artist portrays herself shedding tears. Perhaps it is an expression of some grief experienced by Ms. Woodlock, but it also admonishes her to not "Cry Long" while at the same time poking fun because of her elongated face and the one lone "long" tear tracing a pattern down her face. In addition to self-portraits, Ethelyn painted commissioned portraits. In this painting her head is cocked and her famous bangs hang down her forehead. Compare two self-portraits, “Up From Under”, and “M’Eyes" to "Don't Cry Long." The major differences are the close facial view and the brilliant blood red paint that fills the entire canvas. This painting is included in the book, "Dreams Have Wings: An Artist's Journey into Magic and Mystery" printed in the United States, 1985. She describes "Don't Cry Long" as showing how funny looking we are, if we cry too long. Ethelyn Woodlock...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Early Spring, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young Tibetan girl on her way to school symbolizes the start of a new semester and a new life. The sun overhead casts shadows on her form, revealing the textu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Oval Portrait of Mother and Daughter early 20 century Scandinavian Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sketch (or Non-Finito work) done by an unknown Scandinavian professional artist in a semi-modernist manner. A tender scene of family harmony, a daughter sits in her mother’s arms, co...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Intricacies Of The Mind (huge original painting)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated lower left by Peter Max. Artwork size: 48.25 x 58 inches. Canvas is stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition with...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of an Edwardian Lady - British American art portrait oil painting
By John Singer Sargent
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of John Singer Sargent. Sargent was born in America then trained in Paris before coming to London. Painted...
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1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian young lady. Attributed to Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a young lady, bust length, turned to the right watercolour, reverse painte...
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Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Glass, Watercolor

Portrait of a Young Man
Located in London, GB
Pupil of Rembrandt Portrait of a Young Man 17th Century Oil on oak panel Image size: 4 1/4 x 5 inches (11 x 13 cm) Dutch ebonised frame This small portrait is of a young man, staring inquisitively out towards the viewer. The realism of his appearance is striking, with great care taken in the depiction of the man’s features - for example, his full lips and the slight bump in the bridge of his nose. The man wears a rich burgundy doublet and a black cap and is adorned with gold accessories, indicating a degree of wealth - it is likely that this is a miniature portrait for a wealthy patron. The warm flesh tones of this painting and the intricate rendering of the man’s curly brown hair demonstrate the artistry of the painter, who has successfully captured the image of youth within his brushstrokes. Rembrandt’s Pupils Upon completing his artistic education, Rembrandt opened a studio and began to take students - the first of which were Gerrit Dou and Isaac Jouderville. The studio functioned as an art school, in which materials and guidance were provided - contrary to the studios of his peers, Rembrandt did not offer lodging to his pupils. The families of prospective pupils had to pay Rembrandt 100 guilders (enough for a house at the time) for this artistic education, and the profits from any works produced by pupils under Rembrandt would be paid to the master rather than kept by the student-artist - this contributed substantially to  the master’s income.When taking on pupils, Rembrandt looked for those who could already paint, and guided their styles to reflect his. By choosing pupils who were somewhat experienced artists, Rembrandt had an array of painters that could be involved at any stage of assisting with the creation of his works - in this way, Rembrandt’s pupils often functioned as studio assistants as well. In order to perfect Rembrandt’s style, pupils would paint copies of their teacher’s works, sometimes adding their own distinct variations. They would use the same subjects and models as Rembrandt himself, and would accompany him on outdoor trips to paint nature and landscapes. The extensive copying and utilisation of same source materials has rendered Rembrandt’s work and the work of his pupils difficult to differentiate, even in the modern era.At least 50 pupils were taught by Rembrandt, with many continuing on to become his studio assistants. A few graduated into successful artists in their own right - for example, Govaert Flinck...
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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oak, Oil, Panel

"Touch"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Portrait of a young girl in a delicate, light-colored dress, painted in soft pastel tones. The composition of the portrait focuses on the figure of the girl, who is located in the ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Madonna Child with Saint Heavenly Cherubs Fine 17th Century Old Master Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Madonna and Child with a Saint and Heavenly Cherubs 17th Century Italian School, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 20 x 18 inches canvas : 13 x 10 inches Provenance: private col...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Regattas day (a tribute to Seurat). Large format Riverside scene with figures.
By Fabio Hurtado
Located in Segovia, ES
Reggatas day (tribute to Seurat), by Fabio Hurtado, is an oil painting on canvas which was created in 1995 and which obtained the Honorary Medal at the C...
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1990s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Ann Heron
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine early 20th Century copy of the original portrait (by an unknown artist) of Ann Heron (nee Vining). The sitter is a solemn young woman in a white dress and red cloak. The paint...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Chess Match
Located in London, GB
'The Chess Match', oil on cardstock paper, by Raymond Debiève (1973). Rich colours, bold, painterly brush strokes and an unusual subject for a work of art, Debiève has created this s...
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1970s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

The Chess Match
The Chess Match
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Shotgun Wedding, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman wearing a wedding gown stands with a steady grip on a shotgun, her posture and expression radiating focus and determination. She emphasizes strength a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Portrait Oil Painting - Portrait of a Troubled Soul
Located in Bristol, GB
PORTRAIT OF A TROUBLED SOUL Size: 65.5 x 54 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas This mid-century expressive and emotive oil portrait delves into the depths of the human psyche with a...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Love and Flowers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
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 (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Peace Within - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Love, Fashion
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 (issued by The Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Dorian Levine - 1985 Oil, Portrait of a Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a mid-century wood frame. Signed and dated. On canvas board.
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Early Victorian Portrait of an English Lady Oil Painting Maple Wood Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady English School, circa 1830-1840 period, unsigned Circle of Margaret Sarah Carpenter (1793-1872) British oil on canvas, fra...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Lilac Eve, Jorunn Mulen, Original Figurative Portrait Painting, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Lilac Eve by Jorunn Mulen [2020] original Acrylic paint on wood Image size: H:40 cm x W:30.5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40 cm x W:30.5 cm x D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Acrylic

Portrait Man Pourbus 16/17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Frans Pourbus (Bruges, 1545 - Antwerp, 1581) circle Portrait of a gentleman in Renaissance dress with a black doublet and ruff Late 16th century Oil on canvas 46 x 32 cm. - 65 x 53...
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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Equestrian Style and Decor II - Contemporary surrealistic horse painting
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Woman", Surreal, Portrait, Blue, Pink, Butterfly, Oil Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Anita Zotkina’s “Woman” is a 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch oil on canvas painting that contrasts shadow and light through bold, symbolic imagery. A female profile emerges in soft blues and pink...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Zero In Love (huge framed original painting)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed upper right by Peter Max. Canvas size: 48 x 60 inches Frame size: 58 x 70 inches. Dedicated and remarqued on verso by Peter Max. ...
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Important Antique American School Folk Art Young Girl Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very rare and well painted mid 1800s folk art portrait. Incredible frame. Oil on canvas. Image size, 24 by 28 inches.
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Memories from Past Life - original large oil painting Paula Craioveanu 59x39in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Memories from Past Life" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 59x39in / 150x100cm. Shipped rolled in a tube. "Memories from Pas...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman posing mixed media painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman Mixed technique on canvas cardboard. Work measurements 46x38 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
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1970s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media

Pathfinder 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Women Face
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Pathfinder is Inspired by portraying the struggles, aspirations, and joys of women in my society, and to encourage viewers to connect with these experiences on a personal and emotion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Study of a Young Woman , Karlsruhe, Berlin, Danish Post-Impressionist, Benezit
By Alfred Hermann Helberger
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Initialed lower right 'A.H.'; signed verso, "Alfred Helberger", inscribed "Gertrúd" and dated 1914. Bearing the original 1962 exhibition label from the Senator fur Folksbildung, Ber...
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1910s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Sailor playing the accordion oil on board painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Albert Roca (1945) - Sailor playing the accordion oil on board painting Medidas óleo 62x46 cm. Medidas marco 73x57 cm. Painter of landscapes and figures, ...
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1990s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Charity - Royal Academy exhib. 19thC art Pre-Raphaelite portrait oil painting
By Rudolf Lehmann
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning circular 19th century oil painting is by noted prolific Royal Academy exhibited artist Rudolf Lehmann. A portrait artist, German born Lehmann moved to England in 1866 w...
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19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, 19th Century School of Edgar Degas (1834-1917)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, 19th Century School of Edgar Degas (1834-1917) Large 19th Century French Impressionist portrait of a bearded gentleman, oil on canvas. Excellent qu...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Isolation 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Colours
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Those that tell the truth Are always on the run... If you stand for the truth You will always stand alone Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.

Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.

For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.

Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.

On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.

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