Portraits In Pencil
1880s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1940s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1940s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1840s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1950s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1860s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1920s Art Nouveau Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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1840s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1880s Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Waterco...
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1940s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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1970s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Conté, Laid Paper, Color Pencil
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Watercolor, Vellum, Pencil
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Wax Crayon, Mixed Media, Gouache, Color Pencil
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Found Objects, Acrylic, Wood, Paper, Ink, Color Pencil
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Drawings
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1730s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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20th Century American American Classical Drawings
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- What is a Fabergé pencil?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Fabergé pencil is a writing implement created by the House of Fabergé, the jewelry maker responsible for producing the legendary Fabergé eggs. The pencils feature a mechanical mechanism and show off ornate enameled finishes. Find a range of Fabergé pencils on 1stDibs.
- What makes a good pencil case?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good functional pencil case should be portable, have enough storage/sections within to hold your pencil collections and of course, be sleek and attractive. On 1stDibs, you will find a variety of options made of wood, metal or brass.
- What is a pet portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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.
- What is portrait art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.
- What is a classical portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What makes a photo a portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021For 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The subject of a portrait is a sitter.
- What is a portrait cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What are small portraits called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Small 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024Opinions 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Chuck Close stated that he painted portraits as a way to overcome a cognitive disorder. Called prosopagnosia, or face blindness, the condition made it difficult for Close to differentiate and recognize faces. The American artist found that painting people's faces helped him to notice their fine details, allowing him to begin to notice differences. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chuck Close art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Annie Leibovitz is a portrait photographer who was propelled to fame as a photographer for Rolling Stone. Her photographs for some of the most iconic individuals and groups in pop culture would shape the look of the publication and cement her style in American art history. Shop a selection of Annie Leibovitz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024As a reference for his portraits, Opie used a well-known cartoon character. The British artist stated that his inspiration was Tintin, the beloved character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. You can see the influence of Hergé's art style in the understated, dot-like facial features of Opie's work. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Julian Opie art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.






