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Noir Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas Dark In Stock
By Maya Kulenovic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Noir Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas Dark In Stock Maya Kulenovic’s paintings have been exhibited
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century oil painting portrait child violin dramatic dark background
By Seymour Joseph Guy
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Gamut" is an original oil on panel by Seymour Joseph Guy. A small child sits in candle light playing the violin. He stares not at the viewer, but out into space as if he is try...
Category

1870s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

19th century classical religious oil painting portrait female subject red dark
By (After) Giampietrino
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Caterina d'Alexandria (Saint Catherine of Alexandria)" is an original oil painting on wood panel
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Tribute to Rodin 5 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, dark tones
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
making the dark colours in the portrait stand out against a blue background. Hongyu Zhang’s technique is
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Darkness (portrait of a young woman)
By Fletcher Martin
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Fletcher Martin (1904-1979). Darkness, 1940. Oil on canvas, 18 x 22 inches; 28.5 x 32.5 inches
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Light After Dark" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Austin Howlett's "Light After Dark" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a larger
Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Portrait - rich, dark, expressive, figurative abstract, oil on linen
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
classic portrait, Montreal born artist Mel Davis has captured dark eyes framed by dark brown hair, a
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Dark Toned Impressionist Style Portrait of an Elderly Texas Couple
By Wayman Adams
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely portrait of an elderly Austin couple sitting in a dark toned interior. This work is done in
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20th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Daughter of the Dark' - contemporary abstract portrait - mixed media - impasto
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Daughter of the Dark" features hues of black, yellow and orange. 30 by 23.5 inches framed Sachi
Category

2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Portrait of a Lady - British 19th century art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Victorian portrait oil painting is by British portrait artist Edward Spilsbury
Category

1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an Edwardian Lady - British American art portrait oil painting
By John Singer Sargent
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of John Singer Sargent
Category

1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gleaner - British Victorian art harvest portrait oil painting
By James John Hill
Located in London, GB
many rustic paintings and portraits of Lady Burdett-Coutts. James John Hill was born sometime in 1811
Category

1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Turquoise Dress - Scottish female portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb British portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson, better
Category

1950s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stylised Portrait, Peasant Girl, Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Century Oil painting on metal, framed Framed size: 10.5 x 8 inches Fabulous portrait of a dark haired
Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Girl Holding Wool - British Edwardian female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This beautiful British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted and much exhibited female artist
Category

Early 1900s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an Edwardian Lady - British 1900 art female portrait oil painting
By Ralph Peacock
Located in London, GB
This stunning British Edwardian portrairt oil painting is by noted 19th century born portrait
Category

Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman with Shawl - British early 19thC portrait oil painting
By Thomas Lawrence (circle)
Located in London, GB
This lovely British early 19th century female portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of
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Early 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Willem Wissing
Located in London, GB
This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Molly in Red Beret - British thirties Art Deco portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This striking Art Deco portrait oil painting is by female artist Jolan Polatschek Williams
Category

1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Mr R H Sinclair - Scottish 1914 art male portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This impressive large portrait realist oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson
Category

1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Post Impressionist Portrait of a Woman - British 40's art portrait oil painting
By Harry Rutherford
Located in London, GB
This striking British Post Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted Manchester artist Harry
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yugen - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
'Thoughts', where his mastery in portrait painting is reflected and makes evident his role as a craftsman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By John Riley
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
under Isaac Fuller and Gerard Soest and began earning his living painting portraits of courtiers and the
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Boy - British art 1780 Old Master male portrait oil painting
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in London, GB
This lovely Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Joseph Wright of Derby
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By Willem Wissing
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Circle of Willem Wissing Dutch, (1656-1687) Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on canvas Image size: 29
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Taking a Moment, Impressionist Portrait, Original Oil Painting
By Derek Kershaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Taking a Moment, Impressionist Portrait, Original Oil Painting , By British artist, Derek Kershaw
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Portrait of a Lady - British 1920's art female portrait oil painting
By Leon Sprinck
Located in London, GB
This lovely Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted British prolific society portrait artist
Category

1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Lady with Pendant - British Art Deco 30's portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Art Deco portrait oil painting is by British female artist Elsie March. Elsie was one
Category

1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

" D'apres Delacroix" Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"D'apres Delacroix" Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard
Category

1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vertical - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
By Gavin Rain
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
form of art that is both unique and participative. Anybody looking at one of his paintings can perceive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Monica - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
By Gavin Rain
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
form of art that is both unique and participative. Anybody looking at one of his paintings can perceive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vivian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
By Gavin Rain
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
form of art that is both unique and participative. Anybody looking at one of his paintings can perceive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait Head and Shoulders of a Man - Jewish 20s art male portrait oil painting
By Jacob Kramer
Located in London, GB
when Kramer was only eight. This portrait oil painting was painted when Kramer was thirty, in 1922
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait oil on canvas painting Gines Parra Spain
By Ginés Parra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ahorros del Sureste de España in Alicante, in his hometown, Zurgena, etc. Parra's paintings appear among
Category

1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Muse
Located in London, GB
portrait painter. He painted many great men and women of his day, including members of the British Royal
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mysterious Identity Abstract Portrait, Muted Colours, Original Oil Painting
By Beryl Darton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mysterious Identity, Abstract Portrait, MutedColours, Original Oil Painting By British artist
Category

1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Heart Love Glow In The Dark Day - Textured Heart Painting
By Virginie Schroeder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artist on the bottom and back of the painting. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Jelle Troelstra, Portrait Of A Seated Woman, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Jelle Troelstra (1891-1979) depicts a seated
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Emotion" Abstract Portrait Oil Painting of Woman with Pearls
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
early career ranging from portraits to abstract paintings of the universe, today Cindy's works exhibit a
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Princess Grace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Dots
By Gavin Rain
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
form of art that is both unique and participative. Anybody looking at one of his paintings can perceive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

No. 196 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, blue, abstract
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
textile that adds contrast by making the dark colours in the portrait stand out against a blue background
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Marilyn as Rose Weston, Digital Prints, Contemporary Portrait Paintings
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
, creates experimental, multimedia collages, paintings, and 2D artwork. Described as ‘Pop Art with thought
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Digital

"Rembrandt Woman", acrylic painting, portrait, abstract, cubism, classic pose
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Rembrandt Woman" is an intriguing painting, a woman in classic Dutch master portrait pose with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hard-Edge Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tribute to Michelangelo III by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
adds contrast by making the dark colours in the portrait stand out against a blue background. Hongyu
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Vintage Latin American School Original Painting of Artist’s Self Portrait
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage Latin American School Original Minimalist Painting of Artist’s Self Portrait in Acrylic on
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Portrait of a Nobleman in Armour, 17th Century Oil Painting
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 30 x 35 inches (76.25 x 89 cm) Carved gilt frame A half-length portrait
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Cornish Man - Newlyn School Antique Impressionist Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
portrait of the elderly working man seated in a chair wearing dark clothing and a red scarf, with a
Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dark-Town - Mixed Media Painting Colors Yellow White Black Red Purple
By Vlado Vesselinov
Located in Sofia, BG
"Dark-Town" is a painting by Maestro Vlado Vesselinov. About the painting: Style and Technic
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920's Portrait of an Elegant Woman, Oil Painting, British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
1920's Portrait of an Elegant Woman, Oil Painting, British British School, Early 20th Century Oil
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Femme Fatale, figurative portrait painting, woman with braids, bubbly, bird
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Institute of Chicago. She was drawn to traditional portrait painting, magic realism, and folk art. Gail’s
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Portrait of a Stylish 1960's Lady, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Stylish Lady French School, Mid 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, framed Signed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Portrait Mysterious lady 19th century Oil painting Acknowledged master
Located in Stockholm, SE
person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on
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1820s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

No. 200 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
photographic printing technique on textile that adds contrast by making the dark colours in the portrait stand
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic

No. 206 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
No. 206 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with India
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Edward Snowden “Whistleblower” Red, Orange, and Black Abstract Portrait Painting
By Ed Booth
Located in Houston, TX
, orange, and yellow vectorized portrait painting of Snowden in a dark red gradient background. Signed by
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic

Edith - 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Oil Painting of a Woman
By Jantien de Boer
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made by Dutch artist Jantien de Boer (1984, Classical Academy for Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cubist Painting from 1918-19, Portrait of Dr Mens III
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938) Portrait of Dr Mens III, 1918-1919 oil on board
Category

1910s Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Beauty in Dark
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
condition, depicting them on a figurative portrait subject to document stories that encompass the emotion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Antique 19th century oil painting on canvas, Female Portrait , Oval Frame
Located in Framingham, MA
portrait . This painting is a classic portrait of a woman, set within an oval frame. The woman is
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th century oil painting portrait child subject female artist signed
By Pauline Palmer
Located in Milwaukee, WI
young child in blue with wide eyes smiling in front of a dark green background. 23 1/2" x 19 1/2" art
Category

1930s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

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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.