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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Portrait of a Young Woman - British Edwardian art female portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
An original oil on canvas on panel by Sir James Jebusa Shannon. The portrait dates to the Edwardian period and depicts a bold British Impressionist painting of a beautiful young woma...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Inner Peace" (2023) by Shana Levenson, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Shana Levenson's (US based) "Inner Peace" is an oil painting that depicts a female wearing a lace covering with a floating origami bird above her outstretched hand. Artist Bio/stat...
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2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Hunny, Painting, Pop Art, Street Art
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 Winnie-the-Pooh is sticking a poster to the wall with Honey JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for his subversive use of familiar figures and symb...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment

MAGIC ALL AROUND
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Surface Light Contemporary Underwater Portrait Painting in Neon Colors
Located in Utrecht, NL
Amy Devlin portrays people, animals, or nature in her works. But what really matters to her is light and water, which she wants to capture in the form of a physical memory. By following her passion for paint, she tries to represent reality and thereby express her feeling in the expressive colors she uses. Her paintings show a fascination with the movement and texture of water, which is depicted in vivid colors in her works. Her hybrid painting style combines realism with impressionism in a very interesting way, providing a different view of the world and our memories of it. Devlin loves the unexpected, looks at things from a crazy angle and imagines. Since 2014 she mainly paints underwater portraits...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Girl. What is Love?
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, a girl is portrayed deep in thought, contemplating the nature of love, creating an atmosphere of tenderness and gentle introspection. Her dreamy gaze reflects her i...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Never Back Down - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
It ain't easy in the rase of success Sometimes I feel tired Sometimes I feel depressed Sometimes I feel like giving it up But I know If I quit, I will never win. So no matter how I f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"No Hay Nada Mas" Figurative Oil on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"No Hay Nada Mas" is a 31in x 43in original oil painting by Katherine Fraser in a handmade wood frame. Artist Statement // Life often strikes me as a string of moments, like a serie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English School Late 19th Century Oil - A Dramatic Stare
Located in Corsham, GB
This evocative late 19th-century portrait captures a high-standing lady in period dress. The composition employs dramatic chiaroscuro lighting against a dark background, drawing atte...
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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Sans titre (1881), James Drummond, R.S.A., F.S.A.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Drummond, R.S.A., F.S.A. (1816-1877) Title: Sans titre (1881) Year: 1881 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 37 x 29 inches Inscription: Hand signed and dated, recto Provenance...
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1880s Academic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Odd Woman In" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Odd Woman In" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto rendering of a female model with dark hair and an abstracted background. Ron Hick'...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Portrait of Young Boy" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting on Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding oil painting depicitng a portrait of a yong boy with a landscape in the background. The bright colors and quick brush strokes are what makes this piece so attractive a...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Metamorphoses, Portrait Art, 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: 2020 Style: Portrait Surrealism Title: Metamorphoses S...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman by Stream in Traditional Robe and Hat, Oil Painting by Di Li Feng
Located in Long Island City, NY
Portrait of Woman by Stream in Traditional Robe and Hat Di Li Feng, Chinese (1958) Date: 2001 Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 38.5 x 31 in. (97.79 x 78.74 cm) Frame Size: 51 x 46 in...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Grace Kelly Icon X /// Contemporary Street Pop Painting Actress Fashion Model
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Grace Kelly Icon X" Series: Icon *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2024 Medium: Ori...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Giambattista Valli Haute couture. From The Fashion Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Ink

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Weissbort and Britten
Located in Corsham, GB
Portrait of George Weissbort with Benjamin Britten, oil on board. Britten was a renowned British pianist and composer of the 20th century. Weissbort was introduced to Britten by his ...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Samuel Seeberger - Portrait of Louise-Marie of France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Samuel Seeberger(French) Portrait of Louise-Marie of France After Jean-Marc Nattier Oil on wood panel 11.5" x 15.5" unframed, 15.5" x 19.5" framed
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Early 20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of A Lady in White In The Pink Lily Pond Landscape French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pink Lily Pad Portrait by Annie Faure (French 1940-2021) signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 41 x 34 inches canvas size: 39 x 32 inches condition: overall ver...
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Late 20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

18th - 19th C. Portrait Painting After Petrus Staverenus
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th-19th C. Portrait Painting After Petrus Staverenus depicting man with bottle Oil on canvas No visible signature Wax seal on verso 11" x 14"
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Empress II - Original Sally K Figurative Portrait Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, feminine women, celebrating the individuality and inherent strength of the female experience. Each painting features endless floral arrangements that frame the mysterious visages of beautiful women, creating a stunning celebration of floral abstraction and wild, fanciful coloration. Lavish in application and luxurious in composition, Sally K.'s work is inspired by pop art, culture, and fashion, resulting in a powerful, visually stunning artwork that captures the essence of femininity. This monochrome 47-inch high by 38-inch wide painting is created with acrylic paint with green paint accents on canvas. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. This floral figurative artwork is signed by the artist on the front of the artwork. The sides are a continuation of the painting and it is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Convenient U.S. and global shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Sally K. is an Ohio-born artist of Lebanese heritage who spent her formative years in Saudi Arabia before attending high school and college in Beirut. She graduated with distinction from the Lebanese American University of Beirut, earning a BA in Fine Arts. After moving back to the United States in 2013, Sally K. and her family eventually relocated once more to Qatar in 2019. Sally's multicultural background and diverse experiences inform her artistic vision, resulting in a unique style that blends Middle Eastern and Western influences. Sally K's work is a celebration of femininity, strength, and individuality, reflecting her own journey as a woman and artist. Her captivating portraits of contemporary women are a masterful blend of abstract expressionism and portrait painting, featuring vibrant blooms that create a dreamlike aura around her powerful subjects. Her paintings not only capture the beauty of women but also their confidence and strength, conveying a powerful femininity that inspires and empowers. With alluring, flirtatious, and demure features, Sally's portraits radiate sensuality, independence, and confidence - the very qualities that define strong women. Sally's portraits are intensely personal, as each woman she paints is an extension of her own feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Through her work, she captures the qualities that captivate her in other women - the qualities she admires and strives to gain for herself. Her paintings are a celebration of the complexities and strengths of women, conveyed through a masterful use of color, texture, and composition. Sally K's use of occlusion, a technique where she covers the eyes of the figures, adds a layer of depth and complexity to her pop-realistic artworks. This technique creates a sense of mystery and intrigue that invites the viewer to contemplate the inner life of the subjects, while the lack of eye contact encourages a deeper emotional connection with the painting. As a result, viewers are able to engage with the piece on a more personal and intimate level, experiencing a range of emotions and reactions that are unique to them. The sense of mystery and depth allows for a more immersive and personalized experience, making Sally K's works truly captivating and thought-provoking. Sally draws inspiration from photography, pop culture, and fashion as well as artists ranging from the pop art of Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock to the gilded florals and figures of Gustav Klimt. Her highly regarded paintings have been featured in group and solo shows in Beirut, Dubai, Italy, Switzerland, and the USA. They have been collected worldwide. Notable collectors include Jesse McCartney and Kelly Clarkson. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2024 Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY 2024 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2024 Affordable Art Fair, Austin, TX 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “Identity with a Chance of Imperfection”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “Saturate Euphoria”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 Affordable Art Fair New York, NY 2021 “Splatters of Life”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2020 LA Art Show, CA 2020 Art Palm Springs, CA 2019 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2019 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 "Colored Whipped Cream," Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Threshold Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2018 484 North Gallery, Laguna Beach 2013 Beirut Art Beat 2009 Lebanese Artists Association 2009 Gallery Surface Libre 2008 Lebanese Painters Exhibition 2007 Café De Prague Hamra 2007 Cream Saifi Village 2007 Matignion Gallery, Horsh Tabet 2007 Drops Batroun (permanent) 2007 Cloud Nine Jemaizeh (permanent) 2007 Tribecca Monnot 2006 Art Lounge, Beirut, Lebanon 2006 MILK Jemaizeh (permanent) 2006 Gauche Caviar Jemaizeh (permanent) 2006 ESCWA Riad El Solh 2006 Tapas Jemaizeh (permanent) 2006 Zinc Achrafieh 2006 Blush Monot 2006 The Basement Jemaizeh 2005 Solo Gallery Show, Art Lounge, Beirut 2005 Zinc Achrafieh 2005 Tribecca Monot Café 2004 Paul Guiragossian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

C. M. Friedmaura - 1911 Oil, Portrait of an Elderly Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
This detailed portrait depicts an elderly figure wearing a dark headscarf and neckerchief, rendered with careful attention to the weathered features and gentle expression that speak ...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Baby s Breath and Roses" (2023) By John Tarantola, Nude Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
John Tarantola's original nude portrait "Baby's Breath and Roses" (2023) is a surrealist oil on panel painting that depicts an athletic nude male figure, with a silhouette of another...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

VESTALE-In the Manner of Bouguereau- Italian Figurative oil on canvas paint.
Located in Napoli, IT
VESTALE - Oil on canvas cm.90x60 by Giulio Di Sotto, Italy, 2011. Gold leaf gilded wooden frame available on request This painting is the personal reinterpretation of William-Adolphe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Song", Contemporary, Female Singer, Multi-Colored, Collage, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s "Song" is a 59 x 47 x 1.5 inch acrylic painting with collage on canvas whose multi-colored brushstrokes-mostly reds, blues and oranges-give intricate visual form to the music and spirit of an enraptured female singer...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Thru an Open Window... I Saw You" (2012) By John Tarantola, Nude Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
John Tarantola's original nude portrait "Thru an Open Window... I Saw You" (2012) is a beautiful surrealist painting done with oil on panel, which depicts two nude male figures, one ...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Saint Catherine Portrair Guido Reni Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Guido Reni (Bologna 1575 - 1642) Workshop of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (full details LINK) Oil on canvas Measurements (cm): 96 x 73 - with frame 112 x 88 This splendid work dep...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

20th Century French Expressionist Portrait of a Girl in Orange Flat Cap Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Girl in Flat Cap Portrait by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed painting: 9 x 12 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condi...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Pastel

Self Portrait, Street Art, Pop Art, Basquiat, red
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 Self Portrait of Jay-C JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for his subversive use of familiar figures and symbols. Using a distinct and fine British sense of humour, 
he addresses stereotypes of modern society and his work, both playful and profound, stimulates us to question conventional social conceptions. JAY-C is a barometer responding to the world around us. Having had his first solo exhibition in 2018, in the same year he did a collaboration with BoConcept on their iconic Imola chair...
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2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment

Fine 18th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady in Pearls
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightfully elegant 18th-century tondo depicting a lady in pearls. The subject is rendered in exquisite detail and is captured in fine attire, typical of the Georgian period. Beau...
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Early 18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Marelen Dietrich
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jean Dominique Van Caulert, (1897-1979), although most often associated with his celebrity portraits and works for the theater, he was also a true symbolist in the tradition of the B...
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1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Melanie - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, femi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Moremi -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Historic, African Woman, Acrylic
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

FRANCESC SANS CASTAÑO - MAJA CON ABANICO Y MANTILLA - OLEO LIENZO
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Francesc Sans Castaño (Barcelona 1868-1937). Maja con abanico y mantilla. Óleo sobre lienzo. Firmado en el ángulo inferior izquierdo. Medidas: 65 x 50 cm; 76 x 61 cm (marco) Precios...
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1960s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Jazzu - Belle âme forte
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jazzu Belle âme forte Acrylique sur papier fort 2025 Daté , titré et signé par l’artiste 42 x 29,7 cms 490 euros
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Pair of Royal Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Burgundy
By Pierre Gobert
Located in New Orleans, LA
Follower of Pierre Gobert 18th century French The Duke and Duchess of Burgundy Oil on canvas Refinement and intricacy characterize these royal portra...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Beach Boys- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of boys playing on the beach
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Mitzy Renooy Beach Boys 65x 80 cm ( frame included in price and size) acrylic paint on 12 wooden panels all in one frame together. Mitzy Renooy, a former camera woman for national ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dapper Gentleman in the London Park by Philip Henry Rideout (British, late 19th century) signed & dated 1895 oil on canvas, framed Framed: 17.5 x 14.5 inches Canvas : 12 x 10 inches ...
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Late 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Family Recipe (Impossible Soup)" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ximena Rendon's "Family Recipe (Impossible Soup)" is an original, handmade oil painting on aluminum panel that depicts two feminine models inside a kitchen with something cooking on ...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

A GRAIN OF CONSCIENCE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acrylic on canvas. The magic flow reality... It is sent rolled in a tube, safe and express shipping to the whole world.
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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Canvas, Acrylic

Antique 18th C Oil on Canvas A Polish Russian Nobleman Portrait Rembrandt 1637
Located in Portland, OR
Antique oil on canvas of a Russian or Polish nobleman, painted by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1637. There is much controversy about this painting, currently housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. and has previously been owned by such luminaries as Catherine the Great and Andrew Mellon. It has been referred to as both a Polish and Russian nobleman, the sitter wears a Russian sable hat...
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1780s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Unraveling - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern
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 Mic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Woman posing with guitar 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

Pair of Artworks "Genre Painting Jovial Monk with a Drink"
By Eduard von Grützner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Antique Oil Painting (pair) Jovial Monk with a Drink Attributed to Eduard VON GRÜTZNER (XIX - XX) Medium: Oil on Panel Dimensions: Framed: 37 x 30 cm Artwork: 27 x 21 cm Framed 38 x 31 cm Flat 27 x 22 cm Style: Traditional European Genre Painting This charming oil paintings, attributed to Eduard VON GRÜTZNER, depicts a jovial, cheerful monk raising a glass in a toast. The composition reflects the long-standing European tradition of genre painting, capturing moments of everyday life with warmth and humor. The subject, dressed in a flowing brown robe and wearing a Renaissance-style beret, exudes an air of contentment and mirth, making this work a delightful representation of the age-old connection between monastic life and brewing culture. Executed in oil on panel, the painting exhibits fine attention to detail, particularly in the expressive facial features and rich textures of the monk’s clothing. The deep blue background contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the figure, creating a striking visual impact. This type of subject matter was popular in 19th and early 20th-century European art, often appearing in German, Flemish, and Dutch tavern scenes...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Early Modern American Portrait, Pennsylvania/Massachusetts, Frank Anderson Trapp
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a very stylized and powerful portrait by the noted artist Frank Anderson Trapp. It is dated 1940, and is very much in the modern style of French painters Ferdinand Leger...
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1940s American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

19th Century Oil - Bust of a Victorian Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
This traditional 19th-century portrait depicts a middle-aged woman in Victorian dress, featuring a white lace cap and dark clothing with white collar details against a warm brown bac...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine English Dog Painting Portrait of Staffordshire Bull Terriers Tess Jim
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/School: A. Bayle (English Late 20th Century), signed, titled and dated Title: Tess & Jim - The Staffordshire Bull Terriers Medium: ...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Native American Elder in oil on Artist s Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Native American Elder in oil on Artist's Board Stately portrait of an elderly man by Hoyt Yeatman II (Jr) (American, 1926-2019). Shown against a dark background, the man is wearing a blue tunic, red headband...
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board

Today s Leader - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, School Uniform
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 Mes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary portrait "Full Moon"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captivates with its blend of cultural and surreal elements. The central figure, a poised woman in a traditional East Asian kimono, radiates elegance through intricate fl...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Abstract Dollar
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Beijing. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang Chen Danqing at Oil Paintin...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

British Provincial School Early 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Boy with a Hoop
Located in Corsham, GB
A young boy holds a hoop and stick, a popular Victorian toy. He stands against a hazy autumnal backdrop. Presented in an ornate frame. Unsigned. Acquired as a pair, the companion pie...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Geisha Girl Elegant in Blue Traditional Kimono with Fan Impressionist Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegance in Blue European School, late 20th century indistinctly signed oil on board, framed Framed: 17.5 x 13 inches Board: 10 x 6.25 inches Provenance: private collection Condition...
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Untangle" (2023) by Michelle Jader, Original Oil Painting on Acrylic Panel
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Jader's "Untangle" is an original, handmade oil painting on 3 acrylic panels that depicts the flowing motion of a woman entangled in her own hair.
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Mirror, Oil, Panel

"Tommy"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork: Gershon Benjamin (1899 - 1985) An American Modernist of portraits, landscapes, still lives, and the urban scene, Gershon Ben...
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1930s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Vintage Portrait Portrait of Fashionable Woman Pink Shawl 1920 s French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman in Pink by Robert SImon (French 1888-1961) stamped with the artists studio stamp verso inscribed label with the date 1929 oil on board, unframed Board : 16 x 13 i...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Dark Spirit" (2023) by Lisa Fricker, Original Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lisa Fricker's "Dark Spirit" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait of a man on a dark abstracted background. Through her portrait and figure paintin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Post Office WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Modern 20th Century
By Carlos Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Post Office WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Modern 20th Century Carlos Lopez (1910-1953) "Bounty" WPA Mural Study for Michigan Post Office 19 ½ x 22 ½ inches Oil on B...
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1940s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Pensive Thoughts - A Portrait - British 1872 Victorian art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Charles Sillem Lidderdale. Painted in 1872 it is a half length portrait of a beautiful young woman leaning he...
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1870s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Penny Arcade" girl in blue bathing suit rides boat game at the arcade, summer
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

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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