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Portrait Paintings For Sale
The Fair Skipper: boating on a mountain lake ca 1830 the Swiss Alps painting
Located in Norwich, GB
Here is an almost two hundred year old painting which is so irresistibly charming that it's crazy! You may have seen painted landscapes, portraits, genre scenes - but how many pretty...
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1830s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

YOUTH AND WISDOM- In the Manner of Caravaggio Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Napoli, IT
Youth and wisdom -Ciro De Rosa Italia 2007 - Oil on canvas cm.60x50 The painting by Ciro De Rosa is a beautiful reinterpretation of the famous biblical painting "The Sacrifice of Isaac...
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Early 2000s Italian School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sisters Reunion -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, 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 Gob...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Spark" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Nude Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Spark" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female on an abstracted background. The painting is framed, with overall dimensions of 18 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

One-of-a-kind Textured painting on board, "Andrew Jackson" by Serg Graff, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This striking acrylic mixed-media painting on board by Serg Graff presents a wild, expressionist portrait of Andrew Jackson (American lawyer, planter, general, and statesman who ser...
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2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Portrait of a Young Boy - Oil on Canvas Circa 1850
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oval Portrait of a Young Boy (Johan Gustaf Moll, 1843–1912), attributed to Carl Ferdinand Sohn (1805–1867) An intimate oval portrait of a young boy. Mounted in an oval gilt wood peri...
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1850s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"QUANAH PARKER" NATIVE AMERICAN, INDIAN PORTRAIT BIG VERTICLE BEAUTIFUL COMANCHE
Located in San Antonio, TX
E. Salazar Texas Artist Image Size: 40 x 30 Frame Size: 47 x 37 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Quanah Parker"
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2010s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Man With Ray of Sunshine Beaming Original French Artwork
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original French Artwork by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original acrylic painting on paper, unframed size: 12 x 10 inches condition: very good provenance: from the artists estate...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Never Arguing Over the Timing of an Egg
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. She is graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Dongguk Univ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Future Man , German School
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Future Man', oil on board, Berlin School, (circa 1960s). A thoroughly modern portrait clearly in the style of Italian Futurist, Fortunato Depero (1892-1960). Futurism co...
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1960s Futurist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Head 03 - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expressionism
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink

The Violin Player, Berlin, German Women Artists
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Elise Brennicke (German, Born 1855) Signed: Elise Brennicke 1909 (Lower, Right) " The Violin Player ", 1909 Oil on Canvas 39 3/4" x 30 7/8" Housed in a 2 5/8" Period Ornamented ...
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Soul of Picasso and the Artists of the 20th Century - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Paolo Scheggi (1955) in 1990s. Hand signed. Titled on rear. With a painted wooden frame which is part of the painting. Very good condition. Paolo Schegg...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil

La Fille Du Pêcheur By William Bouguereau
Located in New Orleans, LA
William-Adolphe Bouguereau 1825-1905 French La fille du pêcheur (The Fisherman’s Daughter) Signed and dated “W-Bouguereau-1882” (middle right) Oil on canvas William Bouguereau's...
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19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

MARILYN - ANTICIPATION III
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed by the artist on verso. Hand Painted Unique Silkscreen on Canvas. Artwork is in excellent condition. Canvas is not stretched. Certificate of authenticity included. All...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

TOMMASO PRINCIPE (b1942) ITALIAN SIGNED OIL - ELEGANT LADIES IN PARKLAND
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Walking in the Park" by Tommaso Principe (Italian b.1942) signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 19.5 x 27.5 inches Beautiful Italian Impressionist oil...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Give It To Me - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Floral, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
To whom shall you give your love? In whom shall you place your trust? To whom shall you give your heart? I say, Give it to me. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Modality 4. Abstraction Acrylic Painting on Board, Colorful, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Abstract acrylic on high impact styrene board painting by Polish artist living in the USA, Monika Rossa. Artwork is colorful. It can be exhibited vertically or horizontally. MONIKA ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Board, Acrylic

Boys, My Sister From the East, American Magazine Illustration
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1918 Medium: Gouache on Board Dimensions: 30.00" x 22.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right Boys, My Sister From the East, American Magazine illustration, April 1918
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1910s Portrait Paintings

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Board, Gouache

Oil on Canvas, Contemporary Figurative Scene with Bold Palette. "You Can Look"
Located in FISTERRA, ES
You Can Look (2018) is an early work from Inés Silvalde’s ongoing Influencers de Taberna series, marking a pivotal moment in her experimentation with color, texture, and spontaneous ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

17th Century Saint Jerome Francesco Fracanzano Saint Skull Oil on Canvas Red
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 92 x 77 without frame and 107 x 82 cm with frame , depicting a Saint Jerome in ancient philosopher and ascetic version, typical of the greatest tra...
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Mid-17th Century Italian School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Diana, Goddess of the Chase by Artist 17th Century, French School, Circa 1660
Located in Knokke, BE
Artist 17th Century French School Circa 1660 'Diana, Goddess of the Chase' Signature: not signed Medium: tempera on paper applied to oak panel Dimensions: image size 23.5 x 18.5 cm...
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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Egg Tempera, Wood Panel

Mixed Nuts
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the artist: "This still life is meant to be initially read on two levels, which is the aesthetic quality of the photo realistic nuts and the humor of the title also referring to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Latex, Oil, Panel

Mixed Nuts
Mixed Nuts
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The sorcerer s apprentice -Timothy Archer, 21st Century painting, Figurative art
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on canvas Signed and dated by the artist
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Elegant Figures Country Chateau Park Land Antique French Oil Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French Chateau French School, early 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 30 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition with...
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Early 20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Rachele - Oil Paint - 2000
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized in 2000. Hand signed, titled and dated on rear. Includes a contemporary wooden frame cm. 53x38. Very good condition except for some very minor losses of color.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Christ in the House of His Parents The Carpenters Workshop Antique English Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Carpenters Workshop British School, late 19th century based on the Pre-Raphaelite painting by Millais oil on canvas, framed framed: 27.5 x 39 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches proven...
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Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings

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Oil

29th century English, Portrait od a seated Siamese Cat
Located in Woodbury, CT
J. Foley (British, 20th Century) Siamese Cat Oil on canvas Signed on the reverse This elegant portrait captures the distinctive grace and poise of the Siamese cat, renowned for its ...
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1970s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19 century oil on porcelain portraits
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of fabulous 19 century oil on porcelain portraits. These finally detailed paintings are most likely, a husband and wife. The male portrait could possibly be Napoleon the second....
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Brigitte" Pop Art Portrait of Brigitte Bardot Décollage Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts famous French actress and model Brigitte Bardot. Done with beautiful expressive colors and a distinctive street art design, this piece pops with energy and romanti...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Sitting Gracefully While the World Falls Apart
Located in Zofingen, AG
Two platinum blonde women dressed in elegant black sit closely together in a dimly lit room, their contrasting attire symbolizing purity, vulnerability, and unity — like two halves o...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Italian School Late 19th Century Oil - La Fileuse
Located in Corsham, GB
A young woman holds a distaff, a traditional spinning tool. Well presented in a dark wooden frame. Unsigned. On panel.
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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Profile, Pop Art Portrait by Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937) Title: Profile Year: 1986 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed u.r. Size: 40 in. x 30 in. (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 49.5 x 39.5 inches
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Characterful Portrait French Man with Hat Pipe Signed Dated 1903 Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man with a Hat holding a Pipe French School, signed and dated 1903 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.75 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: s...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Gentleman in blue, Portrait of Lady, oval pair Fine Carved Frames
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Gentleman with Blue Cloak and Portrait of a Lady in Russet Dress c.1697 Thomas Murray (1663-1735) These fascinating portraits are exquisite examples of portraiture in ...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Continental School Mid 20th Century Oil - Fetching Water
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming continental school portrait depicting a young maid collecting water in a pitcher. The artist captures the women in profile, slightly turning her face to the artist as she ...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Most Elegant Marilyn Monroe - Textural Original Pop Art Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playing with the interaction between positive and negative space, strong colors on neutral backgrounds, Canadian artist Virginie Schroeder creates pop art portraits and iconic pop cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Fine Antique French Signed Oil Painting Portrait Young Lady in Turban
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Lady wearing pink and a Turban headpiece by Henri-Charles Daudin (1864-1917, French) signed oil on wood panel, unframed board: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance: privat...
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Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Inner Nature 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Listen to your inner nature… for it is a deep and powerful source of wisdom, beauty and truth, ever flowing through you… Learn to trust it, trust your intuition, and in good time, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

1950 s French Oil Elegant Portrait of a Woman with Floral Accents in Bonnet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Portrait of a Woman Spanish/ French School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed in original period frame inscribed verso Framed: 30 x 27 inches Canas: 22 x 18 inche...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

In Between Period -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, People, Modern Life
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting captures the bittersweet essence of post-graduation limbo. As I stood on the threshold, degree in hand, the initial euphoria of accomplishment slowly gave way to an unse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Open Road Ballad
Located in Zofingen, AG
A striking composition that fuses American nostalgia with contemporary energy. A red barn with a flag, a vintage light-blue car, and a young woman in denim holding a drink embody f...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Escuela española (XIX) - Óleo sobre tela - Retrato femenino
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra no va firmada La obra se presenta enmarcada con un marco de la época de la pintura (el marco presenta alguna leve falta) Medidas de la obra: 59 cm. de altura x 48 cm. de an...
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Madonna Correggio Paint Oil on table 16th Century Old master Italian Religious
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
School of Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio (Correggio c. 1489 - 1534) Attributable to Pomponio Allegri (Correggio, 1522 - Parma, 1593) Madonna and Child, Two Angels and John the B...
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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Royal Meoxit Cat Pop Art - Chut les Barbizons! Ready to Hang French School
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait Royal Meoxit Cat Portrait closeup of a cat with Royal cloak painted during Brexit Technique: oil, acrylics and ink on canvas 73x60cm ■■ 28,7x23,6inch ⏩》R E A D Y -- T O...
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2010s Tonalist Portrait Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

A. Zimmerman - 19th Century Oil, The Monk
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a black lacquer frame. On canvas.
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Ewie - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral, Modern, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Born in 1993 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Orange-Toned Figurative Painting on Canvas, 2024 - Pugna 053
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recognized figure in the art world, developing a personal artistic langu...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Gesso, Acrylic

La Voyageur (Traveler 1) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Men
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 Top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Portrait of a Young Woman, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by George Kalmar
By Georg Kalmar
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Georg Kalmar (Austrian, 1913-1994) Title: Portrait of a Young Woman Year: circa 1975 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 43 in. x 27 in. ...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 1900 s French Belle Epoque Period Portrait of a Lady, signed dated oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Belle Epoque Lady French School, signed and dated 1907 oil painting on canvas: 24 x 19.5 inches antique original gilt frame: 29 x 24 inches condition:...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Soldier - British 19th century art military portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This interesting British Victorian military portrait is by artist C Marten. Painted in 1897 it is a three quarter length portrait of a soldier by a brick wall and window with bars. T...
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Hungarian Rabbi Large Judaica Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
20th century Jewish Rabbi Portrait, Judaica Oil Painting
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20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Good Vibrations" closeup painting of a woman with a red swim cap and glasses
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Madonna and Child- Italian Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Bartolomeo Schedoni. Painted circa 1700 it is a half l...
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Early 1700s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

“Comme Avant, As Before" Abstract Colorful Portrait Street Art Pop Art on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
This particular piece depicts an anonymous portrait of a beautiful woman. Inspired by the every day, JM Robert strives to create paintings that mimic the fla...
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2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, 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

Compose, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2015 Style: Surrealism Title: Red Sun, Size: 29.5" x ...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady with a Blue Bow - British 18thC art Old Master oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Matthew William Peters. Painted circa 1780 it is a fine half length portrait of a woman gazing to her left. She has a lovely blue bow and sash on her dress. The sympathetic detail in her face is sublime. A really wonderful 18th century Old Master portrait. Matthew William Peters was known for his late 18th century portraits which had both the influence of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Provenance. Lincolnshire estate. Condition. Oil on canvas 30 inches by 25 inches unframed and in good condition. Has has restoration. Frame. Housed in an ornate gilt carved swept period frame, 40 inches by 35 inches framed and in good condition. Matthew William Peters (1742-1814) was an English portrait and genre painter who later became an Anglican clergyman and chaplain to George IV. He became known as "William" when he started signing his works as "W. Peters". Peters was born in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, the son of Matthew Peters (born at Belfast, 1711), a civil engineer and member of the Royal Dublin Society; by Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of George Younge of Dublin. The family moved from England to Dublin when Peters was young. Peters received his artistic training from Robert West in Dublin; in 1756 and 1758 he received prizes from the first School of Design in Dublin. In 1759, he was sent by the Dublin Society to London to become a student of Thomas Hudson and won a premium from the Society of Arts. The group also paid for him to travel to Italy to study art from 1761 to 1765. On 23 September 1762 he was elected to the Accademia del Disegno in Florence. Peters returned to England in 1765 and exhibited works at the Society of Artists from 1766 to 1769. Beginning in 1769, Peters exhibited works at the Royal Academy. In 1771 he was elected an associate and in 1777 an academician. He returned to Italy in 1771 and stayed until 1775. He also probably traveled to Paris in 1783–84, where he met Léopold Boilly, Antoine Vestier, and was influenced by the work of Jean-Baptiste Greuze. On 27 February 1769, Peters became a freemason, and he was made the grand portrait painter of the Freemasons and the first provincial grand master of Lincolnshire in 1792. In 1785, he exhibited portraits of the Duke of Manchester and Lord Petre as Grand Master at the Royal Academy exhibition. According to Robin Simon's article in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, no British contemporary had such an Italian manner of painting as Peters, reflecting the old masters he copied. Many of Peters' works were erotic and although these works did not damage his career, according to Simon, Peters later regretted these when he became an ordained clergyman in 1781. He served as the Royal Academy's chaplain from 1784 to 1788, at which time he resigned to become chaplain to the Prince of Wales. In 1784, Peters was awarded the living of Scalford, Leicestershire by Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland. In 1788, the Dowager Duchess gave him the living at Knipton, at which time he also obtained that at Woolsthorpe. These livings were near to Belvoir Castle...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Blue Circular Portrait Painting on Wood Symbolizing Resilience and Identity
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This blue-toned circular painting by Natasha Lelenco reflects on resilience, identity, and collective strength through a minimalist visual language and symbolic inscription. Currenc...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Spray Paint, 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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