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.

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Pastel Portrait of Victorian Woman with a Feathered Hat

Located in Washington, DC

in elegant genre, portraits, and historical scenes – some religious subjects. Hynais was born in

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19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Vojtech Hynais
Pastel Portrait of Victorian Woman with a Feathered Hat, 1889

$32,000

19th Century A Portrait of Rousseau After Maurice-Quentin de La Tour

Located in London, GB

) Pastel on paper This fine19th century pastel portrait of the philosopher Rousseau is directly drawn from

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Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

19th Century A Portrait of Rousseau After Maurice-Quentin de La Tour, 1850

$4,792

Knitting fisherman his wife

By David Adolph Constant Artz

Located in Veendam, NL

Signature Bottom right Information David Adolph Constant Artz was a Dutch painter. At the start of his career he was associated with The Hague School and he often chose a fi...

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19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Pastel

David Adolph Constant Artz
Knitting fisherman his wife

$17,800

19th C. Pastel On Paper Portrait of a Girl

Located in BRUXELLES, BE

a french or italian painter, at the end of the 19 th century or the beginning of the 20th century

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Paper

19th C. Pastel On Paper Portrait of a Girl

$712

A Young Girl

By Joseph Henry Sharp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

This painting of a young girl, was done in Munich and reflects Sharps remarkable technical skills as a classically trained artist and his ability to incorporate Naturalism. Signed...

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Joseph Henry Sharp
A Young Girl, 1895

$9,250

Pastel Portrait of Louis XV

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and well done pastel portrait of Louis XV in an antique frame.

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Antique 19th Century French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Paper, Glass

Pastel Portrait of Louis XV

Woman Brushing Her Hair by William Perkins Babcock

By William Perkins Babcock

Located in Hallowell, ME

Woman Brushing Her Hair by William Perkins Babcock This charcoal and pastel drawing is on laid

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pastel, Laid Paper

William Perkins Babcock
Woman Brushing Her Hair by William Perkins Babcock

$680

Child Portrait, Pastel Chalk on Paper, 2nd Half 19th Century, Girl in Blue Dress

Located in Muenster, NRW

Pastel chalk on paper Second half of the 19th century Representation of a young girl in the light

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Child Portrait, Pastel Chalk on Paper, 2nd Half 19th Century, Girl in Blue Dress

$3,085

19th Century Defaced French School Oval Pastel Portrait of Lady, circa 1870

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The defaced portrait of a French lady in oval form, executed in pastels on paper and laid to card

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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Paintings

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Paper

19th Century Defaced French School Oval Pastel Portrait of Lady, circa 1870

$657

Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Period Pastel and Watercolor Portraits

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The portraits are by a unknown artist and the sitters are presumably sisters or certainly related

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Paintings

Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Period Pastel and Watercolor Portraits

$6,367 / set

Pastel Portrait of a Lady in Gilt Frame

Located in Salisbury, GB

A pastel portrait of a lady in original gilt frame. By 'Gilbert Camille Victor Robert'. Exhibited

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Antique Mid-19th Century Drawings

Pastel Portrait of a Lady in Gilt Frame

$3,936

Dog Portrait

Located in North Egremont, MA

Pastel dog portrait of a Spaniel

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Paper

Dog Portrait

$875

Portrait of a Lady

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pastel portrait of a lady in a period, carved and gilded oval frame.

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Wood, Glass, Oil Pastel, Paper

Portrait of a Lady

$2,316

Portrait of a Boy (Probably Ellis Norris) with a Cat and a Peach

Located in Columbus, OH

features and hands. For additional portraits by Doyle, see Arthur B. and Sybil B. Kerns, “The Pastel

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Paper

Portrait of a Boy (Probably Ellis Norris) with a Cat and a Peach

Pair of Portraits of Louise Henriette de Bourbon and Francoise Marie de Bourbon

Located in London, GB

French School, nineteenth century A pair of portraits of Louise Henriette de Bourbon (1726 – 1759

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Mid-19th Century French School More Art

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Pastel

Pair of Portraits of Louise Henriette de Bourbon and Francoise Marie de Bourbon, 1860

$4,792

Early 19th Century French Pastel Chalk Portrait on Paper of Monsieur Hantulle

Located in Antwerp, BE

French pastel chalk portrait on paper signed and dated lower right "De Sompfois 1806." Beautiful

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Drawings

Early 19th Century French Pastel Chalk Portrait on Paper of Monsieur Hantulle

$550

Pair of Georgian Oval Pastel Portraits

Located in London, west Sussex

These very attractive pastel portraits depict a Georgian gentleman and lady. The pair show a serene

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Antique Early 19th Century English Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Georgian Oval Pastel Portraits

$1,506

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19th Century Pastel Portrait For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 19th century pastel portrait you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Old Masters style, while we also have 3 Old Masters versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 19th century pastel portrait may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a 19th century pastel portrait to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, beige, black and more. Creating a 19th century pastel portrait has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Delphin Enjolras, (After) Francois Boucher, Alexis Mérodack-Jeanneau, Artz, David Adolph Constant and Albert Besnard are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in crayon, pastel and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a 19th Century Pastel Portrait?

The price for a 19th century pastel portrait in our collection starts at $88 and tops out at $448,500 with the average selling for $1,235.

Questions About 19th Century Pastel Portrait

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