Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

19th Century Monk

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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

J. Ducasse - French School Late 19th Century Oil, The Preaching Monk, Late 19th Century

$1,473

Swedish Monk Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique triangular monk chairs in oak with carved chair backs on both sides. Late 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Monk Chairs

$4,140

19th Century French Hand Carved Patinated Elm Monk Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

circa 1850, the large fruitwood figurative sculpture features a monk in traditional cassock and sandals

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Hand Carved Patinated Elm Monk Sculpture

$2,800

19th Century Convertible Monk s Chair or End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses! Seatback down

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Convertible Monk s Chair or End Table

$1,120

19th Century French Hand Carved Pine Drinking Monk Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

, circa 1870, the carved figurative sculpture features a standing monk in traditional cassock and sandals

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Hand Carved Pine Drinking Monk Statue

$950

19th Century French Hand Carved Pine Drinking Monk Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

, circa 1870, the carved figurative sculpture features a standing monk in traditional cassock and sandals

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Hand Carved Pine Drinking Monk Statue

$975

William Monk (1863-1937) - Framed 19th Century Etching, Traveller s Caravan

Located in Corsham, GB

A caravan rests on a Victorian street in the original etching from William Monk. With plate lines

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19th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

William Monk (1863-1937) - Framed 19th Century Etching, Traveller s Caravan, Unknown

$372

19th Century Continental Oil on Board Monk Smoking a Cigarette

Located in Chicago, IL

Eduard von Grützner (1846-1925), who was a renowned German genre painter in the late 19th century. Eduard

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th Century Continental Oil on Board Monk Smoking a Cigarette

$2,450

19th Century French Hand-Carved Patinated Walnut Drinking Monk Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

, circa 1820, the fruitwood figurative sculpture features a monk in traditional cassock holding a basket

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Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Hand-Carved Patinated Walnut Drinking Monk Sculpture

$2,900

Watercolor French neo-classical 19th century Monastery monks Italy near Vesuvio

Located in PARIS, FR

French school of the early 19th century Watercolor 14 x 20 cm (26.5 x 32 cm with the frame) 19th

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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Watercolor French neo-classical 19th century Monastery monks Italy near Vesuvio

$1,306

19th C., Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Shrine with Standing Disciple / Monk

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden shrine with standing disciple. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th C., Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Shrine with Standing Disciple / Monk

$1,024

Large Antique Allegorical Painting, Neoclassical Scene of Monk Cherubs, 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

cherubs, seated in giltwood frame, 19th century Measures - overall 46.5''h x 46.75''w x 4''d; sight 39

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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Large Antique Allegorical Painting, Neoclassical Scene of Monk Cherubs, 19th C

$1,800

19th Century French Oil on Canvas Monk Painting Signed Jose Frappa

By José Frappa

Located in Dallas, TX

frame, the artwork, signed in the lower right corner by the artist, Jose Frappa, features a happy monk

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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Abalone, Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century French Oil on Canvas Monk Painting Signed Jose Frappa

$7,900

Large 19th Century Hand Carved Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A beautiful early 19th century Buddhist temple monk statue Featuring a carved giltwood traces and

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Statues

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Hand Carved Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA

$8,700

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk s Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

Located in Miami, FL

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk s Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

$3,840 / set

Chinese Antique Limestone Pair Monks Joyful Ananda and Kasyapa, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, an antique limestone pair of carvings of the venerable monks or lohans: the joyful Ananda

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Antique Limestone Pair Monks Joyful Ananda and Kasyapa, 19th Century

$4,850

Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of 19th century, possibly earlier, wood carved monks, largely intact, with painted eyes

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes

$2,880 / set

Marvellous Pair of 19th Century Gilded and Gem Encrusted Seated Monk Sculptures

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A pair of gorgeous seated monk sculptures, one listening and one praying, having gilded carved wood

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Marvellous Pair of 19th Century Gilded and Gem Encrusted Seated Monk Sculptures

$1,600 / set

Figure of a Thai Monk

Located in Chicago, IL

A teak wood figure of a young monk in a posture of devotion and with a facial expression is one of

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Antique 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Figure of a Thai Monk

$4,500

Early 19th C. Oak and Cherry Monk s/Hall Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome Monk's/Hall Bench with paneled high back. two deep drawers for storage over bracket feet

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Early 19th C. Oak and Cherry Monk s/Hall Bench

$4,500

Two Late 19th Century Thai or Burmese Carved Giltwood Figures of Buddhist Monks

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

14 inches tall these two Thai or Burmese young monks are carved in wood and gilded. One monk is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Two Late 19th Century Thai or Burmese Carved Giltwood Figures of Buddhist Monks

$2,750

19th C., Mandalay, a Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century Size: Height

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th C., Mandalay, a Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples

$800 / set

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

$266

Seated Buddist Monk

Located in Chicago, IL

This Seated Monk has a serene strong face with beautiful wear.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Seated Buddist Monk

$20,000

19th Century French Monk Oil Painting in Gilt Frame Signed J. Bastet, 1894

Located in Dallas, TX

Chartreuse", it depicts a Carthusian monk in white cassock seating at a table in his monastery cell and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century French Monk Oil Painting in Gilt Frame Signed J. Bastet, 1894

$39,500

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

$266

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk from Burma

$266

Pair of Chinese Carved Root Wood Fishing Monks on Lacquered Bases, 19th C

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair has been meticulously carved into root wood, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Root Wood Fishing Monks on Lacquered Bases, 19th C

$4,500 / set

19th Century Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Figure Group of Three Monks, circa 1870

Located in Central England, GB

A Fine 19th Century Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Figure Group of Three Monks This superb and

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

19th Century Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Figure Group of Three Monks, circa 1870

$2,488

Antique Marble Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With Burmese inscriptions

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

$710

Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma

Located in Kastrup, DK

150-250 years old praying monk crafted in sandstone. From Pagode in Burma. In untouched condition

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma

$1,500

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century Burmese name : Shin Shiwili - protecting the

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

$222

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

$266

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from, Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

with 24 krt. gold. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from, Burma

$266

Antique Pair of Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Monk Statues from Burma

$2,751

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

traces of 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

$533

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Originating from Burma 19th century It seems that at the backside of the pedestal the image is

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

$266

18th Century Rustic Oak Monk s Bench with Seat Drawer

Located in Houston, TX

18th century rustic oak monk's bench with seat drawer for storing clothes and books. The wood is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Rustic Oak Monk s Bench with Seat Drawer

$2,200

Oil Painting of Italian Monk

Located in Culver City, CA

Oil painting on canvas of an Italian monk original worn surface.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting of Italian Monk

$3,800

Oil Painting of Italian Monk

Located in Culver City, CA

Oil painting on canvas of an Italian monk original worn surface.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting of Italian Monk

$3,800

Pair of Antique Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

$1,686

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Oil Painting of a Group of Monks on Board

Located in Manhasset, NY

A late 19th-early 20th century oil painting of a group of monks on board. Wonderfully detained

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Paintings

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Oil Painting of a Group of Monks on Board

$2,205

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

believed to originate from Burma, dating back to the 19th century. It is a perfect example of Burmese

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma Original Buddhas

$266

1886 Oil - Portrait of a Monk

Located in Corsham, GB

This accomplished nineteenth-century portrait depicts a monk with his eyes closed in prayer. Dated

Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1886 Oil - Portrait of a Monk, 1886

$850

Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique pair of wooden Burmese monk statues is a rare and exquisite example of 19th-century

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

$6,392

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

$621

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk s Robe Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk s Robe Edo Period

$4,200

Monumental Church Painting of Monks Working

Located in Culver City, CA

19th century church oil painting of monks working

Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Monumental Church Painting of Monks Working

$7,500

A Boxwood French Monk Nutcracker.

Located in Milan, IT

Made out of boxwood, the nutcracker simply depicts a monk standing and covering his face with the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

A Boxwood French Monk Nutcracker.

$3,400

Pair of Antique Bronze Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from Burma Late 19th century With inlayed eyes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Bronze Monk Statues from Burma

$4,439

Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma Original Buddhas

$222

Set of Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

$799

Antique Pair of Wooden Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Wooden Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

$2,574 / set

Antique Burmese Buddha with Two Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha with Two Monk Statues from Burma

$976

Antique Pair of Wooden Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Wooden Burmese Monk Statues from Burma

$2,663

Chinese Antique Monumental Hand Carved Stone Garden Monk Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

red sandstone Lohan or Monk dating to the 19th century. This character features fantastic and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Chinese Antique Monumental Hand Carved Stone Garden Monk Sculpture

$1,225

Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

bottom of the settle is made from an 18th century coffer and the arms and tabletop were added in the 19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Benches

Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table

$1,782

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Questions About 19th Century Monk

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.