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Small Portrait, Oil on Canvas, American, circa 1835
Located in Alexandria, VA
Small portrait of a man with a period gilt and gold leaf frame, original stretcher, excellent
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Paintings
Small 19th C Portrait of a Gentleman Reading
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming small painting in antique giltwood frame with shells in the corners( some restorations
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Small Regency Portrait of a Young Girl with Hound
Located in London, GB
A small Regency portrait fo a young girl with hound. Finley executed in water colours and gouache
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Small Portrait, Oil on Copper, of a Young Man, Dated 1610
Located in Brussels, BE
A small portrait of a young man, oil on copper.
Dated 1610 and with the text "SVAE".
A very
Category
Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Copper
The Small Investment
Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art
By Alan Fears
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
was shortlisted in both 2018 and 2020 for The John Moores Painting Prize—a biennial award for the best
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
17th Century Ancient Painting oil on wood Flemish Genre Scenes, 1600s
Located in Torino, Torino
painted some portraits.
Painting authenticated by an expert.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Small Rewards
Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Football Sportsman Pop Art
By Alan Fears
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
was shortlisted in both 2018 and 2020 for The John Moores Painting Prize—a biennial award for the best
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic
Tennessee (Small Portrait Painting of Collage of Young Man on Green)
Located in Hudson, NY
so framing is not necessary
This collage, "Tennessee," is one of Ransome's small portraits made
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Graphite
Surrealism Portrait Painting of a Lion in Military Attire
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small portrait painting of a lion wearing military attire. This piece comes unframed
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Paint
French religious small paintings Jesus and Virgin Mary Portrait Academic 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Jules Achille LECARON
Paris, 1813 – ?
Portrait of Jesus and his mother the Virgin Mary
Oils on wood
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Small Shadow, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Serge Marshennilov's "Small Shadow," is an original, handmade hyper realistic oil painting that
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alexandra
Located in London, GB
periphery of society, Small's portraits reminds viewers of the importance of humanity. It comes as no
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Lithograph
Ginger - 4"x4", Small Painting On Canvas
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
the overall aesthetic. Small paintings provide an intimate and personal touch to any space. This
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
Red Trap, Small Figurative Western Strong Female Fur Portrait, Red and Brown
By June Glasson
Located in Kent, CT
This small, figurative painting portrays a strong female character in animal hides and furs. She
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil
Red Lips - small, intimate, green, pink, female figurative oil painting
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Gentle yet enticing portrait of a young woman. A rich green backdrop frames her face enhancing her
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julianne by Geri Eubanks, Small Framed Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Julianne', is a small vertical framed Impressionist figurative oil on canvas painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Graceful by Geri Eubanks, Small Framed Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Graceful', is a small vertical framed Impressionist figurative oil on canvas painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elizabeth by Geri Eubanks, Small Framed Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Elizabeth', is a small vertical framed Impressionist figurative oil on canvas painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Portrait of Lord Edward Grenfell, 1st Baron St Just (1870-1941)
By Oswald Birley
Located in London, GB
gallery in January 1923. Birley’s small show of 11 paintings, Portraits By Oswald Birley, at the Duveen
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Apollo - small, detailed, expressive, male, figurative, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
It is a striking portrait. Canadian artist Daniel Hughes is known for his stunning, realistic
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Henri Joseph Dillens, Ghent 1812 – 1872 Brussels, Small Boys Playing War Games
Located in Knokke, BE
Dillens Henri Joseph
Ghent 1812 – 1872 Brussels
Belgian Painter
Small Boys Playing War Games
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Femme avec cheveaux rouges - small lavender, pink, purple, female figurative oil
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This work was recently exhibited in The Figure Revisited, at the McClure Gallery of the Visual Arts in Montreal. Her figurative compositions are built up through a complex technique ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Queen Elizabeth 2 (small version) 20" x 16 " Oil on Birch Panel Unique Style
Located in Houston, TX
there is no need for a frame. There is also a smaller image of the painting of Queen Elizabeth 2 on
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil, Wood Panel
G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player, small signed drawingdrawing
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Paris, FR
of these small drawings, which are the artist's first ideas for elaborate compositions.
It is also
Category
1910s Symbolist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Carbon Pencil
Dogs Portrait Painting, Small Dog, Oil Painting on Canvas, 19th Century
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a portrait artwork of a Small Dog. Portraits of Dogs proposes an oil painting on canvas
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
20th Century French Painting, Small Self-Portrait of Daniel Clesse
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French small self-portrait, oil on wood in canvas by Daniel Clesse, painted in France, signed and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Small Portrait of Young Boy
Located in Dallas, TX
A small portrait of a young boy. Framed in gilt frame with round center showing boy. Identified on
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Small Oil on Canvas Painting, Portrait of a Gentleman, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This small oil on canvas portrait of an early 19th century gentleman with a ruffled collar still
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Paintings
Small Antique Painting, Portrait of a Danish Woman, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Small unsigned oil painting of a Danish woman seated with hands crossed on her lap, circa 1840-1860
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Paintings
Small 19C Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming old oil portrait painted on a wood board. Unsigned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Small 19th Century Oil Painting of a Self Portrait by François Chifflart, 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Small oil painting from the 19th century with a self-portrait by François Chifflart around 1870
Category
Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
SMALL PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY PORTRAIT GOUACHES
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful Pair of 18th Century Portraits of a Couple
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Small Antique Portrait of a Danish Woman, circa 1909
Located in Round Top, TX
Small antique portrait of a Danish woman in a period dress sitting next to a table with a compote
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Wood
Small Contemporary Abstract Portrait of a One Eyed Monster in Pink Background
By Larry Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Small abstract portrait of a monster by contemporary Houston artist Larry Martin. The work features
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Small 19th Century Portraits by James Harwood (1816-1872)
Located in London, London
on the right is very slightly larger.
These are a pair of small, oil-on-board portraits depicting a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Western Portrait Painting of a Woman in Cowboy Hat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small figural portrait painting on board of a cowgirl. The subject of this piece wears a cream
Category
20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Blue Portrait of Still Life - Small, intimate, post-minimalist acrylic on canvas
By David Cantine
Located in Bloomfield, ON
representation of a still life by David Cantine. Verging on ideogram this intimate acrylic painting is a post
Category
2010s Post-Minimalist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Entice, " Oil painting
By Jess Wathen
Located in Denver, CO
Jess Wathen's "Entice" is an unframed and small oil painting depicting the portrait of a cougar
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Redhead, " Abstract Figure Painting
By Christine Averill-Green
Located in Westport, CT
This small abstracted portrait painting by Christine Averill-Green is made with oil paint on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Regatta at Trouville, Normandy.
Located in PARIS, FR
Brittany and Normandy. He then turned his attention to small trades and fishermen, painting portraits
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Hand watercolored photograph British royalty by Keturah Collings
By Keturah Collings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
her artistic talents to painting small portraits in watercolours (see above). Surprisingly, there is
Category
Early 20th Century Photography
17th Century, Henriette-Anne d
Angleterre, Circle of Jean Charles Nocret
By Jean Nocret
Located in IT
showing a small painting, with the portrait of her husband Philip of France. Kneeling next to the woman, a
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Picture Frames
Materials
Canvas
Portrait de Lucie Corot
Small French Portrait Painting
By Lucie Corot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealism Portrait Painting of a Schnauzer Dog with Banjo, 21st Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small portrait painting of a Schnauzer dog playing the banjo on an orange background. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Portrait of a Man, Small Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Vertical Format
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Portrait of a Man' is a framed vertical oil on canvas painting depicting a 19th century gentleman
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oh Susannah!, Small Figurative Western Strong Female Gun Portrait, Navy
By June Glasson
Located in Kent, CT
This small, figurative painting portrays a strong female character in typical American Western pose
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil
Amelia by Geri Eubanks, Small Framed Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Amelia', is a small framed Impressionist oil on canvas portrait painting created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Animal Painting of a Dog on Canvas in Blue Signed Outsider Art Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small portrait painting of a terrier dog on canvas. The painting’s subject glances off to it’s
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Candice
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Candice is a small, unframed, oil portrait painting; a young woman, painted from life, looks ahead
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Folk Art Portrait Painting of Frida Kahlo 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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This small portrait painting would be so beautiful on a brass photo easel as it is, unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Paint, Paper
Head Portrait II by Geri Eubanks, Small Framed Figure Impressionist Oil Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Head Portrait II' is a petite framed oil on canvas Impressionist painting created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
side portrait, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Benjamin Carrivick
Located in Yardley, PA
Small portrait painted in 2021 :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Antique Painting, Portrait of a Young Danish Woman, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Small unsigned oil painting of a young Danish woman seated with hands crossed on her lap, circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Paintings
Antique Dog Oil Painting Portrait of Posed Groomed Small Shih Tzu Dog on Cushion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
small little flecks of paint loss from age.
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Portrait of an English Gentleman
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century portrait of a gentleman seated, blue waist coat. England.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Woman with Print Dress - small teal blue, female portrait figurative still life
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Small, intimate and incredibly emotive portrait of a woman in a blue patterned dress. Hornyak's
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
3 Small Watercolor Portraits of Little Girls, England, circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
viewer's attention solely on the children.
Each portrait captures small nuances of the subject's clothing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paper
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Small Portrait Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of small portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Abstract editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add small portrait paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Geri Eubanks, Jennifer Hornyak, Thomas John Carlson, June Glasson and David Cantine are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Small Portrait Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of small portrait paintings start at $75 and top out at $9,572 with the average selling for $1,100.
Questions About Small Portrait Paintings
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
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