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Cristiaan Barnard - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The standard bearer
By Jacques Francois Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines
Located in Genève, GE
subjects, and historical genre compositions.
The painting features a mounted standard bearer leading a
Category
1810s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Early Historical Portrait Believed to be of Scottish Politician David Carnegie
By John Baptist De Medina
Located in Houston, TX
Early historical portrait in the style of William Aikman believed to be of David Carnegie, 4th Earl
Category
Early 1700s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cristiaan Barnard - Vintage Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Alexander the Great Icon V /// Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Historical Figure
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Canvas size: 48" x 48"
Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
"E.S.H. IV" (black
white, figurative, horse sculpture, historical, abstract)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
background. Artist has signed the back of the piece with painting name, and year of creation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Dye, Acrylic
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Jacobean Portrait on Panel Lady Elizabeth Wheeler née Cole 1623 Historical
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
beautiful Jacobean likeness; it is a rediscovered historical document - legible and compelling.
The sitter
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
WWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA
By Gerrit Beneker
Located in New York, NY
WWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA
"Constant Driving
Category
1910s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th century Modern British Impressionist portrait of a mother and child
By Dorothea Sharp
Located in Woodbury, CT
interiors.
For collectors of sentimental and historical paintings, this piece offers more than aesthetic
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jawaharlal Nehru - Vintage Photo - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Conversation by the Fence
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are offering a painting for sale by the Swedish artist Nils Andersson (1817–1865). This
Category
1840s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figures - Original Drawing on Paper by Ferdinand Chaigneau - Mid 19th Century
By Jean Ferdinand CHAIGNEAU 1
Located in Roma, IT
later abandoned historical painting to move on to landscape and animal subjects and the composition of
Category
Late 19th Century Barbizon School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Waiting on the Shore: A Pair featuring charcoal and oil works of coastline
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
internationally known for his murals, illustrations, and historical paintings, and played a major role in shaping
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil, Graphite
Old Days - Camping - Vintage Photo - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Old Days - Fishermen - Vintage Photo - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Old Days - Camping - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Old Days - Park - Vintage Photo - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Historical Musical Home Interior Three Figures Wood Paneled Interior with Piano
By WILLIAM MAW EGLEY
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Playing for her Father
by William Maw Egley (British, 1827-1916)
inscribed verso
oil on board, framed
framed: 13 x 16 inches
board: 9 x 12.5 inches
provenance: private collection, En...
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,056 Sale Price
20% Off
Period Portrait of Ohio Governor and Abolitionist Charles Anderson
Located in Baltimore, MD
historical paintings and Abolitionist themes were particularly of interest to him.
The subject of this
Category
1880s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Victorian 1890
s Signed Scottish Oil Painting Farmers Daughter in Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
element. He produced portraits, landscapes and genre scenes as well as historical paintings in both oils
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At The Theater - Pencil and watercolor on Paper - Mid 19th Century
By Tony Johannot
Located in Roma, IT
Walter Scott. Tony came to prefer wood engraving but resumed etching in 1845. His historical paintings
Category
Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Portrait of a Cleric - British 18th century art Old Master oil painting
By Joseph Highmore
Located in Hagley, England
portraitist, Highmore painted works illustrating biblical subjects, historical painting being a style which
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,128 Sale Price
20% Off
KPM Porcelain Historical Plaque Of
Jesus In The Temple
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
KPM Porcelain Historical Plaque of 'Jesus in the Temple'
LATE 19 Century
After a painting by
Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Porcelain, Glaze
Washerwomen by the river, oil on canvas by Karl Girardet
Located in Gent, VOV
recognition through his historical paintings. Later in his life, deprived of royal patronage by the political
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, ABS
French school 19th romantic Historical scene Duke GUISE DURANTI Oil Sketch
Located in PARIS, FR
19th century French school Oil on canvas 33 x 41 cm (53 x 45 cm with the frame) Original canvas with the stamp of the merchant "Vallé & Bourniche / Successeurs de Bellot" active in P...
Category
1830s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
The Great Cyclone of St. Louis, Historical Depiction of Actual Events, Original
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
harder to forget. My latest paintings capture these places and depict them with historically accurate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old Days - Gas Station - Vintage Photo - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
photo belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Vintage Photo of a Fresco - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good conditions and aged
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Vintage Photo - Farming - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
.
The photo belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured.
Good
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
oil on canvas Historical Scene " The Surrender of Breda "after Diego Velasquez
Located in Gavere, BE
cm high by 367 m wide and is kept today in the Prado Museum. The painting represents the handing over
Category
1890s Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$13,112 Sale Price
20% Off
Judith Beheading Holoferne - Oil painting by G.R. Badaracco - Late 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
historical paintings. Fertility and haste, characteristics also highlighted by Ratti, are the basis of his
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Firestorm of Peshtigo, Historical Depiction of Actual Events, Oil on Canvas
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
painting aerial views of locations that have interesting historical significance, encapsulating true
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dance of the Nymphs
By Paul Desire Trouillebert
Located in New Orleans, LA
tradition of historical painting. The work perfectly combines a realistic depiction of the natural world
Category
19th Century Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of lady, Mary Hammond in Rich Attire, Jewels, Lace c.1618-22 Historical
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
notable families combine to make it a painting of real historical and aesthetic significance.
Provenance
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Portrait of an Edwardian Lady - British 1900 art female portrait oil painting
By Ralph Peacock
Located in Hagley, England
a Gold Medal and travelling scholarship from the Royal Academy for his historical painting 'Victory
Category
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice - Adoration of the Magi - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
early 20th Century.
The photo belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Venice - Presentation to Priest Simeon - Vintage Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the early 20th Century.
The photo belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Woman Playing with a Kitten
Located in Sheffield, MA
scenes and historical paintings, done in a style influenced by the Romantic style of his father. In 1880
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hunter with Horse and Hounds
by Hugo Ungewitter (1869 – 1947)
By Hugo Ungewitter
Located in Knokke, BE
celebrated for his powerful depictions of nature, animals, and historical events. Born on 13 February 1869 in
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Girl Playing Piano - British 19th century musical art oil painting
By Ralph Peacock
Located in Hagley, England
from the Royal Academy for his historical painting 'Victory'. This work, a highly classical subject
Category
1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,580 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Photo of Paintingby P. Michetti - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the early 20th Century.
The photo belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Allegorical Mythological Summer"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, ideal for collectors of mythological and historical paintings, Baroque allegories, and Rococo-inspired
Category
17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brig EPHRATAH of Port Madoc Entering Naples
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
as raked as often seen in ships of this design and she is square rigged, though there are historical
Category
1870s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Anne Evelyn - British 18thC Old master oil painting excellent prov.
By George Romney
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning British 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting, with exceptional provenance
Category
1780s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$98,703 Sale Price
20% Off
Woman nestled in an armchair
Located in Paris, IDF
portraitist. Winner of the Prix de Rome for historical painting in 1821, he became director of the Museum of
Category
Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Yarn Market, Dunster, Somerset - British 1940
s townscape art oil painting
By BERTRAM NICHOLLS PRBA
Located in Hagley, England
This historically interesting Post Impressionist town landscape oil painting is by noted Slade
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Giovanni Boni Oil On Canvas 19th Century, Siege Scene
Located in Milan, IT
particular a follower of Giuseppe Sogni, an artist who was among the first to favour historical painting in
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century historical Italian genre scene of a woman
baby sat next to a man
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
as being Rome. The work also appears amongst a list of Martens works in the book ‘Paintings of the
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mickey Mantle - New York Yankees Baseball Player
By Ron Lesser
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Rockwell, Tom Lovell and others, Ron focuses on historical paintings of high visual impact and strong
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint
Derek Jeter - New York Yankees Baseball Player
By Ron Lesser
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Rockwell, Tom Lovell and others, Ron focuses on historical paintings of high visual impact and strong
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint
A tailor fitting exotic and historical costumes.
By George Cruikshank
Located in Middletown, NY
A charming scene of men and women in various dress, perhaps a theater company costume fitting.
English School, 19th century (circle of Cruikshank), circa 1860.
Watercolor and pencil...
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pencil
Woman Figure - Pencil Drawing by Paul Baudry - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
was a fresco specialist, but he also painted portraits and historical paintings. Napoleon III
Category
19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Historical Architectural Miniature Watercolor of Bristol Cathedral Gatehouse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historical Architectural Miniature Watercolor of Bristol Cathedral Gatehouse
by Jack
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Shakespeare Inn and Temple Church Bristol Historical Street Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Shakespeare Inn and Temple Church Bristol Historical Street Scene
by Jack Grunwell, 20th
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
$82 Sale Price
20% Off
Carmel Mission
, Santa Clara, California, Society Western Artists, Historical
By Henry Hank Volle
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Henry Volle' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1975.
A substantial and lyrically painted watercolor view of the original Spanish colonial church and ...
Category
1970s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
“A Page of Love”
By Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
Located in Southampton, NY
series of American historical paintings by a single artist.
Une page d'amour is
Category
1890s Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
$1,200 Sale Price
35% Off
Blue RV Black. - Original Contemporary Abstract Drawing
Located in Boston, MA
and shapes from historical paintings. Ms. Oblak makes many different sized paintings that range from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
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Historical Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of historical paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Old Masters and Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Historical paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. Kristy Gordon, Ina Pesenka, Stephen Lewin, Casimir van den Daele and Elin Sian Blake took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. Some historical paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 10 inches across, are available.
How Much are Historical Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of historical paintings start at $500 and top out at $33,162 with the average selling for $3,964.
Questions About Historical Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.