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Portrait of Woman - China Pencil on Paper by A.-F. Cals - Late 19th Century
By Adolphe-Félix Cals
Located in Roma, IT
Woman Portrait is a beautiful drawing in pencil realized by Adolphe-Félix Cals (1810-1880) The
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

John F. Kennedy Portrait, Original Drawing Pencil on Paper Dated 1963, Signed
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
John F. Kennedy Portrait - original drawing in pencil and charcoal on paper, realized by Detlef
Category

Mid-20th Century German Drawings

Materials

Paper

John F. Kennedy Portrait, Original Drawing Pencil on Paper Dated 1963, Signed
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
John F. Kennedy Portrait - original drawing in pencil and charcoal on paper, realized by Detlef
Category

Mid-20th Century German Drawings

Materials

Paper

Portrait of a Distinguished Military Officer in Uniform Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Distinguished Military Officer pencil sketch on artist paper painting: 11 x 8.5
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

Symbolist Portrait of a Woman in an Interior, Before the Mirror
Located in Cotignac, FR
signed in pencil bottom left and presented in a plain wood frame with mount, under glass. A very
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Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Pencil, Color Pencil

Self-Portrait in Gunslinger’s Suit - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Self-portrait in Gunslinger’s Suit is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in
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1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Mid Century French Portrait of a Woman in a Ruffled Dress
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Portrait of a Woman Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper I (1987)
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper I (1987) Example of 1980s vintage Latin
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1980s Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Pencil

Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper II (1987)
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper II (1987) Robert Azensky Fine Art Gallery is
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1980s Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pencil

Smoking a Cigarette - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
portrait, in pencil, sketched. This original Maccari’s drawing, in perfect condition, surely could enrich
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Felt Pen

Portrait - Drawing on Paper - 1880
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a drawing in pencil on paper realized in about 1880 by an Anonymous Artist of the 19th
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1880s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Matador, mixed media portrait of nude woman in dark garden
By Deirdre O Connell
Located in New York, NY
the first of many layers of acrylic paint, water-soluble crayons and pencils, gold and silver leaf
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Spotted in a Crowd - Wild Cat Portrait Mixed Media Sage Green Painting on Paper
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
portraits that radiate vitality and personality. Her unique style combines abstracted forms and vibrant
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Portrait - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portrait - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portraits - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original drawing in pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portrait - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Drawing in pencil and watercolor realized by an anonymous artist in the mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

"Heart of a Hero" Portrait of Young Man with Gold Leaf, in 4 Parts
By Kevin Snipes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, colored pencil, pastel, and gold leaf on paper. This piece measures 22.5”h x 19”w and is signed en verso
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Self Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1973
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Self Portrait is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1973. Good Conditions
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

untitled (portrait)
By Bernard Cathelin
Located in New York, NY
Bernard Cathelin Untitled (Portrait), 2008 Signed and numbered in pencil Color lithograph 29.75 x
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Early 2000s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait - Drawing by Augusto Monari - Early-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Drawing in pencil realized by Augusto Monari in the Early-20th Century. Good
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portrait - Drawing by Augusto Monari - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Drawing in pencil realized by Augusto Monari in the Early-20th Century. Hand-signed
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portrait - Drawing by Augusto Monari - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Drawing in pencil realized by Augusto Monari in the Early-20th Century. Hand-signed
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portrait - Drawing by Augusto Monari - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Drawing in pencil realized by Augusto Monari in the Early-20th Century. Hand-signed
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portraits - Drawing by Augusto Monari - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a Drawing in pencil realized by Augusto Monari in the Early-20th Century. Hand
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portrait - Drawing by Augusto Monari - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Drawing in pencil realized by Augusto Monari in the Early-20th Century. Hand-signed
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portraits - Drawing by Léon Morel-Fatio - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a drawing in pencil on paper realized by Léon Morel-Fatio in the 19th Century . Good
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an Original Drawing in pencil carbon on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Portrait of Man - Drawing on Paper - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
. Original Drawing on paper. Red pencil. Not signed. Mint conditions. Fresh portrait realized in red
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil

Portraits - Original Drawing by Charles Filiger - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an Original drawing in pencil realized in the 19h Century by Charles Filiger (1863
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Dog Portrait /// Contemporary Portrait Animal Face Monoprint Art
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Dog Portrait" *Signed by May in pencil lower left Year
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Paint, Monoprint, Oil

Portrait - Original Drawing by Alfred Grévin - Late-19 Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19 Century In good
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Torre Annunziata, Italy - Mid Century Marine Seascape with Portrait
By Giovanni Gallo
Located in Soquel, CA
Torre Annunziata, Italy, with a portrait of a man in pencil in the upper left corner, by Giovanni Gallo
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1940s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Portraits - Original Drawing by Alfred Grevin - Late 19th Century
By Alfred Grevin
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original drawing in Pencil and watercolor realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

The Maid Portraits - Drawing by Léon Morel-Fatio - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Maid Portraits is a drawing in pencil on paper realized by Léon Morel-Fatio in the 19th Century
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Dog Portrait II /// Contemporary Portrait Animal Face Monoprint Art
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Dog Portrait II" *Signed by May in pencil lower left Year
Category

1990s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Paint, Monoprint, Oil

The Maid Portrait - Drawing by Léon Morel-Fatio - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Maid Portrait is a drawing in pencil on creamy-colored paper, realized by French painter Léon
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Portrait of a Nude Woman - Early 1900 - René François Xavier Prinet - Drawing
By René Francois Xavier Prinet
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork in pencil realized by the French artist and illustrator René
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Act III with Portrait /// Contemporary Female Artist Cat Figurative Art Modern
By Dagmar Mezricky
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dagmar Mezricky (Czech, 1944-) Title: "Act III with Portrait" *Signed by Mezricky in pencil
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Self Portrait, black and white photograph by Mark Morrisroe
By Mark Morrisroe
Located in New York, NY
A black and white self portrait by Mark Morrisroe printed as a photogravure in 1996. Self Portrait
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1980s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Untitled (Self Portrait), black and white photograph by Mark Morrisroe
By Mark Morrisroe
Located in New York, NY
A black and white self portrait of Mark Morrisroe masturbating, Untitled (Self Portrait) 1984/1996
Category

1980s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Portrait - Original Pen Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
By Simon Goldberg
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Portrait - Original Pen Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
By Simon Goldberg
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Ruth Leaf, Self Portrait, Embossed, Limited Edition Etching 12/25 Signed
By Ruth Leaf
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Ruth Leaf, Self Portrait, signed and numbered in pencil, 12/25, embossed etching and
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Study for a Medal - Drawing by Aurelio Mistruzzi - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Study for a Medal with Dante's Portrait is an original drawing in pencil realized by Aurelio
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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Pencil

Fruit Nuts Hands
Located in Carmel, CA
Hand Printed Photograph by artist. Self portrait - Still Life Signed in pencil on recto & verso
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pair of Mid 19th c. Oval Drawings by C.Reimann
Located in Worcester, GB
) and his wife. Each is signed C. Reimann del. 1846 to the lower edge. The portraits are drawn in pencil
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Drawings

Materials

Paper

A rare neoclassical drawing by Jean-Pierre Péquignot, Girodet s friend
Located in PARIS, FR
ink, with a beautiful portrait of Girodet executed in pencil, which we sold in 2024. Although a
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1790s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Felt Pen

Old Master John Linnell Landscape Collector Painting Oil on Canvas Museum Art
By John Linnell (b.1792)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
age of ten was drawing and selling portraits in chalk and pencil. His first art teacher was the
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Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Romantic Giclee Print of a Young Couple Lovers by Michael Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
. He worked as an artist and taught art classes all his life. His body of work is figures and portrait
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Vintage 1950s Minimalist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Self Portrait in Pencil by Eugene Berman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Self Portrait
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20th Century American Drawings

Portrait of the artist’s brother-in-law, Sergei Rudich
By Alexander Bogomazov
Located in London, GB
ALEXANDER BOGOMAZOV (1880-1930) Portrait of the artist’s brother-in-law, Sergei Rudich, 1926
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1920s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

In Dreams
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sizes: Drawing size: 23 x 18 cm (9 x 7 Inch) Including frame: 32 x 27 cm (12,5 x 10,6 Inch) Signed lower right: Unknown signature, dated 1908 All our works are selected wit...
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20th Century Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

In my place #2
Located in PARIS, FR
their realization. An He creates oil portraits in the pure tradition of Italian painting, but modernizes
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2010s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Handmade Paper, Pencil

Ada in the Woods
By Alex Katz
Located in New York, NY
Alex Katz Ada in the Woods, 1984 pencil on paper 22 1/4 x 15 in. (56.5 x 38.1 cm)
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Model in Evening Dress
By Steven Spurrier
Located in London, GB
Pencil drawing by Modern British illustrator and Royal Academician Steven Spurrier (1878-1961).
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1940s Other Art Style Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paint, Pencil

Head of a Girl in Three-quarters Profile to the Right
By Gustav Klimt
Located in Vienna, AT
Head of a Girl in Three-quarters Profile to the Right, 1916-18 Pencil on paper Strobl WV no 3703
Category

1910s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate portraits in pencil for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Modern versions now, or shop for Modern creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a portraits in pencil from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right portraits in pencil is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, brown and black. A portraits in pencil from Deirdre O'Connell, June Glasson, Jeanne Daour, V. Ward and Richard Amsel — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in pencil, paper and paint can add an especially memorable touch.

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A portraits in pencil can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,100, while the lowest priced sells for $210 and the highest can go for as much as $43,300.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
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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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    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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    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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    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.
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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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    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.
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    Chuck 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.
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    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.
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    Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.

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    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.