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"Artist s Dream V" Nude Painting Nudes, Surreal Figurative with Self-Portrait
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary surreal figurative landscape featuring a self-portrait of the artist painting a figure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Artist s Dream VIII - Waking Up, Contemporary Surreal Self-Portrait on Beach
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary surreal figurative landscape featuring a self-portrait of the artist by Bay Area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nudes on the Beach, Contemporary Surreal Figurative Abstract with Self-Portrait
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
pallet, a self portrait of the artist at work, with four more female and male nude figures gathered on
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Self Portrait Rubens by F. Flor for Flor Findel 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique Florentine copy of a self-portrait by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) painted by F. Flor
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Ormolu

Self-portrait as a Cautious Hero - 21st Century, Red, Eyes, Human, Figurative
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Self-portrait as a Cautious Hero, 2019 Acrylic on canvas 226 H x 87.5 W cm 88 31/32 H x 34 29/64
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

No One Wants To Scream- Contemporary Self Portrait Indian Artist (Red+Yellow)
By Ritu Sinha
Located in Gilroy, CA
"No One Wants To Scream" is a self-portrait of Indian artist Ritu Sinha. This emotional piece is
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Andy Warhol Denied Painting canvas Black Green Self Portrait by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denied Warhol Self Portrait painting on canvas by Charles Lutz Silkscreen and acrylic on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

L inspiré Self Portrait Marc Chagall Valentina Vava Lithograph 1963 Mourlot 398
By Marc Chagall
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
Inspiration or L'inspiré - The artist and his wife, self-portrait. This is a self-portrait of the
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Don t Cry Long" Abstracted and Distorted Self-Portrait, One Crying Eye
Located in Detroit, MI
"Don't Cry Long" is a self-portrait of the artist and an unusual one at that in which the artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Framed En Grisaille Self Portrait Three-Quarter Nude Torso Heroic Pose Ca 1925
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Alexandre-Louis Martin. Belgian ( b.1887 - d.1954 ). Self-Portrait Of The Artist. Oil On Canvas
Category

Early 20th Century Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Self-Portrait with a Scarf Around His Neck-Engraving after Rembrandt- 19th Cent.
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Self-Portrait with a Scarf Around His Neck is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Book: Chuck Close Self-Portraits 1967-2005 (Signed and inscribed with a heart)
By Chuck Close
Located in New York, NY
Chuck Close: Self-Portraits 1967-2005 (Hand signed and inscribed to Michelle with heart doodle
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

Andy Warhol Self portrait Denied Painting canvas red on linen by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denied Warhol self portrait painting on linen by Charles Lutz Silkscreen and acrylic on linen with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Andy Warhol Self portrait Denied Painting canvas pink on linen by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denied Warhol self portrait painting in peach/ pink on linen by Charles Lutz Silkscreen and acrylic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Andy Warhol Self portrait Denied Painting canvas white on linen by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denied Warhol self portrait painting on linen by Charles Lutz Silkscreen and acrylic on linen with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Important Self-Portrait as a Gentleman by French Artist Pierre Deval circa 1920s
By Pierre Deval
Located in Peabody, MA
An important self portrait of the artist Pierre Deval, (1897-1993) as a young romantic landowner in
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Ode to Picasso s Portrait of Dora Maar
By E2 - Kleinveld Julien
Located in New Orleans, LA
Picasso’s 'Dora Maar’' is a self-portrait of E2 artist Elizabeth Kleinveld as the photographer and artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ode to Picasso s Portrait of Dora Maar
By E2 - Kleinveld Julien
Located in New Orleans, LA
Picasso’s 'Dora Maar’' is a self-portrait of E2 artist Elizabeth Kleinveld as the photographer and artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ode to Picasso s Portrait of Dora Maar
By E2 - Kleinveld Julien
Located in New Orleans, LA
Picasso’s 'Dora Maar’' is a self-portrait of E2 artist Elizabeth Kleinveld as the photographer and artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Portrait of Rembrandt s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt -19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
greatest creative triumphs are especially evident in the portraits of his contemporaries, his self
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Portrait of Rembrandt s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
greatest creative triumphs are especially evident in the portraits of his contemporaries, his self
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Portrait of A Man - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
especially evident in the portraits of his contemporaries, his self-portraits, and illustrations of scenes
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Portrait Of Jan Six - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
creative triumphs are especially evident in the portraits of his contemporaries, his self-portraits, and
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Some Lapse of Time - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Figurative, Portrait
By Clare Marie Bailey
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
self–portraits that were shot on Polaroid in late summer of 2018. The work was directly influenced by
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

PORTRAIT OF GIRL IN BLUE by Martin Yeoman (b 1953)
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Basildon, GB
of Yeoman's self-portraits was bought by the Ruth Borchard Collection in 2016. Yeoman occasionally
Category

Early 2000s British Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Beginning of Me - Emin, Contemporary, YBAs, Lithograph, Blue, Portrait
By Tracey Emin
Located in Zug, CH
particularly frank self-portrait of the artist. Emin has described herself as being 'slightly embarrassed by
Category

2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

18th Century Carlo Lasinio Hand Coloured Portrait Engravings - Set of 18
By Carlo Lasinio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
self-portraits of artists copied from the the paintings now lining the Vasari Corridor in the Uffizi
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Walnut

Akarova Marguerite, Portrait of a Man and a Woman, Drawing on Paper
By Marguerite Acarin
Located in Leuven , BE
Belgian dancer, choreographer, and artist. This is a self-portrait of her made with paper and pencil. She
Category

20th Century Belgian Drawings

Materials

Paper

1720, Matrimony Series (Large Portrait of Baroque, Rococo Couple in Red)
Located in Hudson, NY
Statement: The Matrimony Series is an exploration of self-portrait and performance, gender identity , and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Triple Portrait, " Mesmerizing 1930s View of Young Man from Three Sides
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dated 1936, this striking self-portrait of a young man, seen from three vantage points, is painted
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Man in Black and White, " Remarkable Portrait of Young Man by Cohen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and intense, this portrait -- or perhaps self-portrait -- of a young man with pale skin, dark
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"A Portrait of the Artist" oil painting surrealist lined notes and stamp letters
By Anthony Mastromatteo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A clever oil painting and self portrait of the artist, Anthony Mastromatteo. Not only a capture of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Galveston (Texas young woman portrait)
By Lee Friedlander
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
recognized for a group of self-portraits he began in the 1960s, reproduced in Self Portrait, an exploration
Category

1970s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Chinese Portrait Series No. 38
By Feng Zhengjie
Located in New York, NY
. While the subjects are not always feminine, it is these portraits of the supremely self confident, young
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Ink

Mary Nash Portrait, 12/25
By Graham Nash
Located in Soquel, CA
, still lifes and landscapes, street photographs, bad credit people, and a unique series of self-portraits
Category

1980s Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Laid Paper

Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
evident in the portraits of his contemporaries, his self-portraits, and illustrations of scenes from the
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
especially evident in the portraits of his contemporaries, his self-portraits, and illustrations of scenes
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

"Sip" (2019) by Rachel Linnemeier, Female Portrait
By Rachel Linnemeier
Located in Denver, CO
began as a collection of self-portraits, but the subject matter soon progressed to include other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait de compression de drapeaux Suédois
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
biomorphic sculptures depicting everything from chickens on roller skates to self-portraits of the artist. In
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Portrait de compression de drapeaux Français.
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
biomorphic sculptures depicting everything from chickens on roller skates to self-portraits of the artist. In
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Bounjour Cecille - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Figurative, Portrait
By Clare Marie Bailey
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
a series of self-portraits shot on the French Riviera and influenced by the novels of F Scotts
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Motel One - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Figurative, Portrait
By Clare Marie Bailey
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
back and certificate. Not mounted. Shot 2019 on 600 film Motel One is a series of self-portraits shot
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

10 to Midnight - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Figurative, Portrait
By Clare Marie Bailey
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
self–portraits that were shot on Polaroid in late summer of 2018. The work was directly influenced by
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Antique Pair Portraits Raphael &Andrea del Sarto Florentine Frames 19thCentury
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Italian School oil on oval panel self-portraits of Raphael and Andrea del Sarto
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

San Geronimo Days - Taos, New Mexico Portrait. Native American Culture.
By Leon Gaspard
Located in Marco Island, FL
traditional dress of the native people of New Mexico. A self-portrait of the artist Leon Gaspard, during his
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

A 1946 Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Male Portrait Study, Binocular Vision
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
. 1909-1994). A compelling portrait study, perhaps a self portrait of the artist, executed in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster Head, Francis Derwent Wood, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
caramel hues A rambunctious self portrait of the artist in his latter years, with overt character
Category

Early 20th Century British Busts

Materials

Plaster

"Jackson Backwards", Black White Photograph Portrait w Sunglasses, 13/25
By Graham Nash
Located in Soquel, CA
, street photographs, bad credit people, and a unique series of self-portraits which often shows him
Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Paper

Black Moonlight: abstract black white and gray gouache and watercolor portrait
By Howard Hodgkin
Located in New York, NY
expressive strokes of grey and black. Two figures can be made out: a self-portrait and a bust, or perhaps the
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"I Shave Everyday" figurative cartoon portrait painting on paper by Matt Straub
Located in East Quogue, NY
facts and the presentation of self. portrait, pop art, animation, earth tones, oil painting, portrait
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Two Silver Cups, Portrait Reflections Polka Dots, Lavender, Yellow, Blue, Pink"
By Olga Antonova
Located in Wellesley, MA
includes a double self-portrait of the artist at her easel seen as reflections in the two metal cups
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Myself as a Big Boss in New York - Large Modern British Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful large scale mid 20th century Modern British oil on canvas self portrait of the artist
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Map of Days
By Grayson Perry
Located in London, GB
an intricate work that serves as a self-portrait of the artist's identity and psyche. Drawing
Category

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Silk, Screen

Even More Friends of Jason, including Dzama, from Estate of Jason Polan, Signed
By Marcel Dzama
Located in New York, NY
sided work with self portrait on the back, 2019 Mixed media collage with ink, watercolor and graphite on
Category

1990s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite

Guardians of the Light
By John Defeo
Located in Bozeman, MT
traditional fine arts practices. In Rivers, a collection of self portraits floating nude in bodies of water
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Blue Art Deco Table Lamp by Tyra Lundgren for ALP, Sweden, 1920s. Swedish Grace.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Arabia of Finland, Arabia
Located in Malmö, SE
typically comprise portraits, self-portraits, live-model painting, still-lifes, interiors, and landscapes in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Moon of Other Days
By Monica Zeringue
Located in New Orleans, LA
repeated versions of myself—self-portrait in multiples as an exploration of identity—existing in private
Category

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A symbolic self portrait is an art that explores self-portraiture through the depiction of various objects that represent us. These objects are subjects of our own self concept, as they spring through our intimately woven visceral perceptions about ourselves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of portrait paintings as well as portrait photography today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The reason why Pablo Picasso's self-portraits changed over time is a matter of debate. On the one hand, the dramatic differences could represent the artist's changing views of himself as he aged. Some experts argue that when viewed within the context of his other works, the changes in the self-portraits reflect the development of his shifting style, which leaned more and more toward the abstract throughout the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Pablo Picasso art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Diego Rivera did 20 self-portraits during the course of his life. However, his wife, Frida Kahlo, produced one of the best-known depictions of the artist in her painting Diego and I, which depicts him with a third eye. You'll find a variety of Diego Rivera art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Many artists have made self-portraits in old age. One famous example is Rembrandt, who painted his Self-Portrait in oils in 1669 at the age of 63. Pablo Picasso also painted himself throughout his life and produced several sketches of himself in 1972, when he was 90 years old. Other examples include Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who created a self-portrait in 1620 while in her late 80s, and Peter Paul Rubens, who sketched himself sometime between 1635 and 1640, when he was in his 60s. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Exactly how much The Triple Self-Portrait is worth is unknown. However, when the painting by Norman Rockwell went up for auction in 2017, the winning bid was for more than $1.3 million. The piece is likely worth more today. Rockwell is among the most revered painters of the 20th century. His figurative and portrait paintings reflect an innocent and idyllic America described by the artist as "life as I would like it to be." For nearly 50 years, he illustrated the covers of The Saturday Evening Post in a rich and emotive style that gave distinctive personalities to his imagined characters. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Norman Rockwell art.
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    A self-welt pillow is designed with a cord that runs all around the edges of the pillow. This cord can come in the same color scheme as the pillow or a completely different and contrasting color that adds drama to the piece. Find self-welt pillows on 1stDibs.
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    A classical portrait is a work of art that depicts a person and attempts to show them in a natural way that captures how they really look. They differ from more modern portraits which often seek to show the person's emotional state and use various levels of abstraction to distort the subject's appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of portrait paintings.
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    A pet portrait is a painting of one’s pet. These portraits make for great keepsakes. Find a wide variety of animal paintings, including horse paintings, on 1stDibs.
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    Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.

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    Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A portrait cut diamond is an Indian originated diamond cut, also known as the lasque. In this design, the diamond is artistically cut in the form of a slab of numerous shapes. They have an intricately polished upper lower surface, which add to the overall aesthetic of the ring. Shop vintage unique portrait cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
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    Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The subject of a portrait is a sitter.

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    Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
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    For a photo to be a portrait, it should say something about the person whom you are photographing or painting. It should portray a person without using words to describe them. Visit 1stDibs for a range of picture-perfect portraits and other photography.
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    Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.

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    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
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    Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Kehinde Wiley's most famous portrait is arguably of Barack Obama. In 2018, the American artist received a commission to paint the 44th President of the United States. Wiley’s depiction shows Obama surrounded by what are intentionally several types of flowers. The flowers represent Kenya, his father's birthplace; Hawaii, the president's own birthplace; and Chicago, where Obama lived and worked. Other well-known works by Wiley include Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, Judith and Holofernes, A New Republic and Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent. Explore a variety of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.
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    The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.