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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Boy and puppy
Located in Belgrade, MT
Madeline Luka (French 1894-1989) was a self taught painter known for her landscapes, portraits, nudes and still lifes. She typically portrayed her family and close friends set within...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Lithograph
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Ritratto figurativo storico neoclassico fiorentino del XIX secolo con cornice
Located in Florence, IT
Non si tratta di uno studio preliminare al dipinto ma di una ulteriore messa a fuoco della fisionomia stravolta del protagonista, un ‘primo piano’ che ben corrisponde a quanto annota...
Category
1830s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman, 2015
Christopher Mudgett
Woman (2015) is a striking portrait that distills the essence of the female face into an elegant interplay of line, form, and tone. Executed in oil o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Santa Monica, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Figures dot the beach in Santa Monica. The bright sun strongly contrasts with the silhouettes of the beachgoers, highlighting their movement and playfulness. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Young Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Man
French School, late 19th century
indistinctly signed top right, 'Valadon'?
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 30 x 28 inches
canvas: 26 x 21 inches
private collect...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Joint II" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Joint II" - Contemporary figurative oil painting of a couple lying together on a bed by Chelsea Gibson
Medium: Oil on linen
Size 32 x 48 inches. Offered unframed.
"Joint II" i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Textured Painting on Canvas by Serg Graff "Portrait of Abraham Lincoln", COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This vivid and rebellious acrylic mixed-media portrait of Abraham Lincoln transforms the iconic president into a surreal, expressive figure bursting with color and symbolism. Render...
Category
2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Framed 19th Century Oil - Soldier on Watch
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th-century oil painting depicting a soldier in military attire, holding a musket in the direction of a window opening. The soldier sits on a carved wood chest as he watc...
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
FRANCOISE WITH HAMSTER
By Angel Botello
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on board. Hand signed on front by the artist.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$47,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Cellos and Bass - Oil Paint by Mimmo Andriuoli - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Mimmo Andriuoli (b. 1946) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Model Reading a Book, French Impressionist 1930’s Nude Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model Reading a Book
French School, Early 20th Century
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Canvas size: 17.5 x 14.75 inches
This exquisite nude painting is absolutely beautiful. The pale green backdrop to the painting has faint coral pink flecks...
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Debutante - British Victorian oil painting portrait Elsie Elizabeth Ebsworth
Located in Hagley, England
A late 19th century British Society portrait oil painting of a beautiful young debutante by Victorian artist Annie Louisa Swynnerton which is signed and dated 1893. It has been sugge...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist coffee Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Ignacio Gil Sala, was a painter, bohemian character, adventurous and intrepid traveler who knew how to capture his eyes to that world with his painting. A...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,282 Sale Price
68% Off
18th to 19th Century English Oil Portrait
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th Century English Oil Portrait
Original oil on canvas
Canvas dimensions 26" wide x 34" high
The frame measures 31.75" wide x 39" hig...
Category
Early 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Matador" by Dave Seeley, Oil Painting of Female with Tattoos
Located in Denver, CO
"The Matador" is an oil painting on canvas on board, created in 2022 by Dave Seeley, a distinguished artist based in the United States. The artwork, with dimensions of 36 by 24 inche...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$5,040 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Oil - Mr Von Marschall
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking portrait depicting Lieutenant-General Karl von Marschall. Acquired as part of a pair of portraits depicting husband and wife by the same hand.
Inscribed with sitter's bio...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Portrait of a Spanish Woman - Scottish art female portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This striking nude portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist William Crosbie. It is entitled Guapa verso, Spanish for a beautiful woman. Painted in 1981, she is wearing a bla...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed Bretagne Breton Symbolist Oil Painting Circa 1910 Liturgical Costume
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Follower of Edgard Maxence.
French ( b.1871 - d.1954 ).
Meditation, Circa 1910.
Oil On Canvas.
Image size 34.4 inches x 22.2 inches ( 87.5cm x 56.5cm ).
Frame size 44.1 inches x 31.9...
Category
Early 20th Century Symbolist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Charming 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman in a Red Sweater by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Artwork size: 8 x 6 inches, oil on Masonite (Framed siz...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Lenin and Krupskaya in a Winter Landscape
Petr Malyshev (1909 - Moskow - 1976)
Located in Knokke, BE
Malyshev Petr Nikolaevich - Пётр Николаевич Малышев
1909 – Moskow – 1976
Russia – Honoured Artist of the RSFSR
'Lenin and Krupskaya in a Winter Landscape'
- Vladimir Ilyich Ulyano...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ocean of Conversations, I Wonder What Speaks Beneath
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
At first glance, the central figure seated on the couch draws our attention. His posture suggests a moment of introspection, an invitation for viewers to peer into his internal world. The placement of the bottle of alcohol at his feet immediately introduces a layer of symbolism, hinting at the potential for inner turmoil and emotional struggles.
The artwork encapsulates the notion that some of the most significant conversations we engage in are not the ones with others but the dialogues we have with ourselves. The inner voice, often unacknowledged but constantly present, plays a pivotal role in shaping our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether we are conscious of it or not, our self-talk influences our perception of the world, our self-esteem, and our overall well-being.
Adetayo's portrayal deftly captures the spectrum of self-talk. On one end, the inner dialogue can be a source of positivity and empowerment, much like a guiding light illuminating our path. These self-affirming conversations inspire us, boost our confidence, and encourage us to pursue our dreams. Just as sunlight glistens on the ocean's surface, these moments of self-assuredness infuse our lives with brilliance and hope.
On the other hand, the presence of the alcohol bottle suggests a darker side to self-talk. Just as the ocean's depths can conceal hidden currents, negative self-talk can be equally concealed, festering below the surface. The artwork serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that unchecked negativity can erode our self-confidence and well-being. This juxtaposition underscores the importance of cultivating a conscious and compassionate inner dialogue.
"Ocean of Conversations, I Wonder What Speaks Beneath" stands as a mirror reflecting our own inner landscapes. It prompts us to consider the conversations we engage in with ourselves—do we uplift and motivate or do we undermine and doubt? Adetayo's creation invites us to reflect on our own patterns of self-talk and the ways in which they shape our experiences.
Adeniyi Joshua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
$2,048 Sale Price
20% Off
Melanin Meditation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Melanin Meditation" is a captivating artwork created by Ekele Francis that delves into the depths of cultural identity and self-reflection. Francis, kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Clara - British Art Deco 20
s female portrait landscape Newlyn oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
A superb portrait oil painting by noted British Newlyn school artist Harold Harvey. Painted in 1922 the sitter is Clara Matthews. A full length portrait, Clara is set in a landscape and holding a rose. In several of Harvey's portraits his female sitters...
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$49,527 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstraction - Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary colorful oil on canvas abstract painting by Polish artist Monika Rossa. Artwork is a gestural abstraction, there are many dynamic shapes and composition consists of many...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Early 19th Century Oil - Lady in a Yellow Shawl
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightfully fine early 19th-century portrait of an elegant lady with fair skin and rosy cheeks. The subject wears a yellow shawl, delicate gold hoops and a glittering emerald broo...
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960
s French Oil Painting Fashionable Lady in Paris on Bridge River Seine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pausing for Thought
Paris School, mid 20th century
signed oil on canvas, unframed
painting: 25 x 20 inches
provenance: private collection, Paris
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Belle Epoque French Impressionist 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Elegant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Beauty
French Impressionist painter, circa 1890s
signed indistinctly
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 28 x 23 inches
canvas: 24 x 20 inches
provenance: private c...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of an Italian Noblewoman
Located in London, GB
15th century, Italian
Circle of Antonio del Pollaiuolo (1429-1498)
Portrait of an Italian Noblewoman
Oil and tempura on poplar panel
With partial inscription: ALZETAPIN
Provenance:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Tempera, Wood Panel
Sisterhood 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Africa Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sisterhood is also about growth and transformation. As we go through life, we change and evolve as individuals, and our relationships with our sisters change and evolve with us. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French Romantic School, 19th Century, Manly head of bearded man, oil on canvas
Located in Paris, FR
French Romantic School
19th Century
Manly head of bearded man
oil on canvas
46 x 37.8 cm
In fairly good condition, some inpaintings visible under UV light, mainly in the backgrounds ...
Category
1850s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Girl with Amazon Hat French School of the 19th Century Signed
Located in Pistoia, IT
Hélène Le Roy d'Etiolles (1864-1939). Portrait of girl dressed in amazon. oil on canvas signed lower right "He le Roy d'Etiolles," late 19th century.
A great portraitist, the French...
Category
Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Attrib. Franz Seraph von Lenbach (1836-1904) - Portrait of a German Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine portrait attributed to the German artist Franz Seraph von Lenbach (1836-1904). Using his favoured technique, the Venetian method, Lenbach has rendered the figure in rich depth...
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reality
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,336 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary impressionist expressive oil painting of a woman on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
My artwork "Woman in a Red Blouse" is part of my ongoing series dedicated to celebrating the essence of women. In this painting, I aim to capture a tranquil moment where a woman is ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
At the Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
the most important American Impressionists of his age. While many of his contemporaries focused on the landscape, Frieseke gained his inspiration from the figural, and in particular the theme of femininity. His works capture female figures engaging in traditionally feminine roles — strolling in the garden or posed in a domestic interior. At the Mirror...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Magnetism" (2020) By Beth Sistrunk, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Beth Sistrunk's "Magnetism" is an oil on two translucent acrylic panels featuring a model with orange petals.
About the artist:
Beth's interests in painting the figure, women’s fas...
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
19th Century Oil - Child with a Rooster and Branch
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil portrait depicting a little girl clutching a toy rooster in one arm and a long foraged branch in the other. Looking slightly dishevelled, the artist captures the child...
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), early 19th Century
By Lemuel Francis Abbott
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), early 19th Century
English School - circle of Lemuel Francis Abbott (1760-1803)
Large 19th Century English School portrait of Horatio Nelson...
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
c.1880 Oil - Mrs von Marschall
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of Mrs von Marschall in a lace bonnet and a shawl. Acquired as part of a pair with a portrait of her husband by the same hand.
Unsigned. Inscribed with biograp...
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Chunja’s Multiverse Story Beyond
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Shin Seung-Hun is a South-Korean artist born in 1979 who lives
works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Korean Takashi Murakami. ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pastel Pink 1970
s Abstract, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002)
Pastel Pink 1970's Abstract, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
Oil painting on canvas, framed
Framed size: 33 x 26.5 inches
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Daughter" (2024) By Adam Shaw, Original Oil Painting of Astronaut
By Adam Shaw
Located in Denver, CO
"Daughter" (2024) by Adam Shaw is an original handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of an astronaut with her face partially visible through her helmet.
About the Artist:
Fi...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
In the water. Figurative Acrylic Painting, Minimalism, Pop art, Polish art
By Joanna Woyda
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative acrylic on canvas painting by Polish artist Joanna Woyda. Painting is in minimalistic, pop art style. The artwork depicts a boy standing in the water. He is v...
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fantastic Rafael Coronel Mixed Media 1961
Located in Detroit, MI
"Untitled" is a dramatically placed individual who appears to be withdrawing into herself surrounded by a soft pinkish color. She has a sad look in her non-reflective eyes. This pain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Futurist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Board, ABS
Colorful Figurative Painting of a Woman in Pink Dress
By Khalid Nadif
Located in East Quogue, NY
Contemporary Moroccan figurative painting by Khalid Nadif.
Mixed media and paint on canvas, offered framed.
Signed on back by the artist.
Portrait, female figure, figurative art,...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Portrait of a Young Girl in a White Dress - British Edwardian art oil painting
By Robert Edward Morrison
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted Liverpool artist Robert Edward Morrison. Born on the Isle of Man, Morrison moved to Liv...
Category
Early 1900s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Feathered Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
There something so poignant about this 40-something woman, painted sometime after World War I by F. Harding. She’s in her plain but “Sunday best” clothes. Yet she unwrapped for this ...
Category
1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
French Impressionist Signed Oil, Portrait of Young Lady in Turquoise Dress 1930s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's, signed very lower right corner and inscribed verso
Title: 'Jeune Fille'
Medium: oil on canvas laid over board, framed in a period gilt ...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1920
s Scottish Portrait of Gentleman David Ingles
By David Nicholson Ingles
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative portrait of Scottish gentleman by David Nicholas Ingles Ingres ARHA (Associate member) (Scottish, 1888-1933), circa 1920. Signed lower rig...
Category
1920s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
$2,656 Sale Price
38% Off
"She in Her Green Fedora", Abstract, Cubist, Portrait, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Anne Johnstone’s, “She in Her Green Fedora”, is a 20 x 16 x 1.5 inch abstract acrylic painting on cradled board. The image features a stylized portrait painted in bold, abstract mann...
Category
2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Meeting By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included.
Bruno Paoli (1915-2005)
Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master.
Bruno was a professor of art in F...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
abstract with portrait oil and collage on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Horacio Sapere (1951) - Abstract - Oil and collage on canvas
Signed lower right
Canvas measures 61x46 cm.
Frameless.
Title:
Abstract with Portrait - Oil and Collage on Canvas by Horacio Sapere (1985)
Short Description:
A unique abstract piece by Horacio Sapere, influenced by artists like Antoni Tàpies and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Mixed media combining oil and collage, perfect for contemporary art collectors.
Detailed Description:
Discover the fascinating intersection of abstraction and figuration with "Abstract with Portrait" by Horacio Sapere. Created in 1985, this piece blends oil and collage on a 24 x 18-inch canvas, showcasing the artist's mastery in layering textures and integrating forms.
Horacio Sapere, known for his multidisciplinary approach that spans painting, visual poetry, and performance, aligns himself with the tradition of great contemporary art figures. His work echoes the material intensity of Antoni Tàpies, the gestural energy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the narrative capacity of Robert Rauschenberg, establishing a dialogue between chaos and order, abstraction and figuration.
Inspired by the artistic movements of the late 20th century, Sapere crafts a visual language that resonates with Informalism and Abstract Expressionism, making it a standout choice for contemporary art enthusiasts.
This piece is ideal for those looking to enrich their collection with a work that is not only visually striking but also conceptually grounded. It includes a certificate of authenticity to guarantee its provenance and originality.
Related Artists:
- Antoni Tàpies: For his use of unconventional materials and focus on texture
- Jean-Michel Basquiat: For the energy and expressiveness of abstract strokes
- Robert Rauschenberg: For the combination of mixed media and collage in compositions
- Cy Twombly: For balancing visual chaos with the subtlety of abstract forms
Key Points for Collectors:
- A unique piece by an internationally recognized artist
- Contemporary style that fits modern spaces
- Mixed media highlighting the interplay of textures and color
- Guaranteed provenance with a certificate of authenticity
Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches (unframed)
Technique: Oil and collage on canvas
A Treasure for Contemporary Art Collectors
This work represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an original piece by an artist who, like Tàpies or Basquiat, challenges traditional art norms to offer a unique visual and emotional experience.
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Horacio Sapere (Buenos Aires, 1951). He has lived and worked in Mallorca since 1975 and since 2011 he has had a studio in New York. An intense and committed artist, he develops his creative process through theater and performance (1970-1980), visual poetry (1976-1982), painting and sculpture. Creator of major projects such as Poet's room (1995), presented for the first time at the BMB gallery in Amsterdam (1996), at the UIB -Universitat de les Illes Balears- (1997) and at the Sala de Cultura Sa Nostra in Ibiza (1998). ); and as a sculptural poetic installation at the MEIAC, the Spanish and Ibero-American Museum of Contemporary Art in Badajoz (2000), the Fernando Pessoa...
Category
1980s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Masculine Elegance (Beauty Within Us)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The Beauty Within Us" is a compelling narrative series of paintings that celebrates the unique and diverse beauty of Black hair, serving as a powerful symbol of identity, heritage, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait 25-5, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A stylized portrait of a woman emerges from a stark black background. Colorful dots construct her face and upper body, forming subtle contours and shadows tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Profile of a young boy
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
Golden wooden frame
42 x 34 x 3.5 cm
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,705
Sylvain Doumont - 1965 Oil, L
homme au Chapeau
Located in Corsham, GB
This portrait depicts a solemn figure in dark attire against a textured, earthy background, creating a sense of depth and character. The subject's profile view and stoic posture domi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
K. Mellor after Nathaniel Schmitt - 19th Century Oil, The Gypsy Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking portrait after Nathaniel Schmitt (1847-1918) depicting a gypsy wearing traditional clothing, with red beads, a yellow cap and a shawl. The composition focuses on the girl'...
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elegant Young Lady at a Parisian Café
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov
(Born 1974) Russian
Elegant Young Lady seated on the Terrace at a Parisian Café, wearing a Lilac and blacvk dress
Oil on canvas: 16 x 13inches. Frame: 23 x 20 i...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful Portrait of Bearded Man - Oil on Cardboard 1940´s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Portrait of a Bearded Man is an early work by Swedish artist Rune Kurt Haries Lagerbrink, who occasionally signed his works as "R. Lager." Painted in oil on cardboard. The old fr...
Category
1940s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
17th Century by Giovanni Battista Beinaschi Saint Bartholomew Oil on Canvas
By Giovanni Battista Beinaschi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Giovanni Battista Beinaschi (Fossano, Italy, 1636 - Naples, Italy, 1688)
Title: Saint Bartholomew
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: without frame 9...
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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Fernando Ramos Prida
Frosty The Snowman Vintage
Gaspare Landi
George Allan Art
Georgy Kurasov
Giacomo Moretti
Gonzaga Painting
Henri Gascar
Herman Braun Vega
Howard Somerville
Hugues Merle
Innocent Chikezie