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Portrait Paintings For Sale
"The Lonely Family: Tonya" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"The Lonely Family: Jake" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"The Lonely Family: Cleo" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"The Lonely Family: Thomas" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"Blue Fugates" Contemporary Blue & Orange Toned Outsider Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Red Rover" Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Red Rover" Bunny A gestured bunny rabbit in black on a red background. Framed in a vintage gold frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14.5 x 12.5 inches *Painting is f...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Surreal And Cubist Portrait On Circle Wood. Red Fluor And Blue "Currency #206"
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This piece belongs to the "Exchange Currency Series" created by Natasha Lelenco in 2024, starting from the concept of the "face" on coins. It is a unique work consisting of a meticul...
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2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic

A Full-Length Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia in a Classical Setting
Located in London, GB
A Full-Length Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia in a classical setting. Pietro Labruzzi (1739–1805). 1802.    Signed, located and dated lower left: ‘Pietro Labruzzi Roma Pinx Anno 180...
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Early 1800s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Garma festival" Contemporary Colorful Outsider Art Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"Mullet Man" Contemporary Striped Outsider Art Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"Debutante ball" Contemporary Colorful Outsider Art Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Sophie
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sophie is an expressive and highly individualistic Post Impressionist work reminiscent of Chaim Soutine. Cottavoz isn known and celebrated for using incredibly thick paint that is a...
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1960s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Papunya" Contemporary Teal & Orange Toned Outsider Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Girl with a butterfly. Contemporary Small Scale Oil Painting, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative oil on board painting in brass frame placed under plexiglass by Polish artist living in the USA, Monika Rossa. Frame is an integral part of the painting. Artwork depicts s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Brass

Girl with a bird. Contemporary Small Scale Oil Painting, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative oil on board painting in brass frame placed under plexiglass by Polish artist living in the USA, Monika Rossa. Frame is an integral part of the painting. Artwork depicts s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Brass

French School Portrait PS242 Sunflower from Van Gogh diving (Large)
Located in Sempach, LU
PS 242 Sunflowers from Van Gogh Diving Tomorrow, It's the 141 th birthday of Vincent Van Gogh. Portrait of a woman who is wearing Van Gogh swim dress. A daring dive in the unknown!...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Ink, Acrylic

The Harlequin
By Richard Mandin
Located in London, GB
'The Harlequin', oil on board, by Richard Mandin (1952). Harlequin's traditional diamond patterned costume, bicorn hat, and the wooden sword that denoted his buffoonery have appealed...
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1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait of man seated at Torah
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
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Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Figurative/Portrait_Acrylic/Swarovski Crystals_Mrs. Hisses, Anja Van Herle
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
ANJA VAN HERLE "Mrs. Hisses" Acrylic & Swarovski Crystal on Wood 72 x 35 inches Born in Belgium in 1969, Anja Van Herle combines a European sense of high fashion in her artwork with...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Figurative/Portrait/Sunglasses/Pop_Sunset Style, Anja Van Herle_Acrylic
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
ANJA VAN HERLE "Sunset Style" Acrylic on Wood 40 x 60 inches Born in Belgium in 1969, Anja Van Herle combines a European sense of high fashion in her artwork with an American sense ...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

Figurative/Portrait/Sunglasses/Pop_Bubble Bliss, Anja Van Herle_Acrylic
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
ANJA VAN HERLE "Bubble Bliss" Acrylic on Wood 40 x 40 inches Born in Belgium in 1969, Anja Van Herle combines a European sense of high fashion in her artwork with an American sense ...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

Surrealist Acrylic Portrait Painting, "Iris" by Christopher Polentz
Located in San Diego, CA
A 7” x 10” x 1” Magical Realism Acrylic Portrait Painting executed on Vellum by artist Christopher Polentz. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchase o...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Vellum

A Frightened Bay Horse Which Needs to be Treated with Special Care
Located in Charleston, US
Valarie Wolf's "Approach with Caution" portrays a bay horse, possibly startled or cautious, a horse painting which sparks a conversation or contemplation. For horse lovers, this pa...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

In swirls
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
FIGURATIVE painting of fantastic beings. The described artwork is a 52" x 32" vertical oil painting on canvas, part of the artist's figurative collection exploring the intricate rela...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Cotton Canvas

Very Large British Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Young Artist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Young Artist by Thomas Kent Pelham (act.1860-1891, British) signed oil on canvas, framed in a beautifully ornate gilt swept frame framed: 34 x 42 inches painting: 28 x 36 inches ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman by John Arthur Machray Hay (Scottish, 1887-1960) signed and dated 1910 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 24 inches provenance: private co...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

ORIGINAL EXPRESSIONIST Scottish figurative oil painting by JEANETTE LASSEN
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Jeanette Lassen (1924-2008) Scottish TITLE: "Contemplating Their Next Move" SIGNED: lower left MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 67cm x 62cm inc frame CONDITION: excellent DETA...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Huge 1920's British Portrait of Young Girl in Interior Signed & Dated Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Micky" by John Young-Hunter (British 1874-1955) signed and dated 1920 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 50 x 31 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and soun...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

An Artist Grinding Colours, Possibly a Self-Portrait
Located in London, GB
Jan Kupetsky (1667 - 1740) Czech School An artist grinding colours, possibly a self-portrait Oil on canvas Signed, verso : "Joseph Prinzig" Provenance: Private Collection, Hungary ...
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Late 17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Acrylic Portraiture Painting, "Lloyd" by Christopher Polentz
Located in San Diego, CA
A 10” x 12” x 1” Surrealist Acrylic Portrait Painting by artist Christopher Polentz. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchase or delivery. Mothboy: W...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

"She's Like a Rainbow" colorful portrait of woman on abstract oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"She's Like a Rainbow" is a colorful portrait of a woman within an abstract oil painting. Nick Weber (b.1971), living and painting in Springs, NY (about a block away from Jackson Po...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Unknown Legend" colorful portrait of an enigmatic face in nature, oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Unknown Legend" is a colorful portrait of an enigmatic face in nature, an oil painting. Nick Weber (b.1971), living and painting in Springs, NY (about a block away from Jackson Pol...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Scuba Girl, Florence, Italy, 2020
Located in Hudson, NY
ABOUT Born in 1967, Piussi was raised in Florence where he studied at the Istituto d’arte, majoring in sculpture and painting and completing his artistic education at Milano’s Brera ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1940's Portrait of Cairn Terrier Dog Oil Painting Fine British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Bob" Portrait of a Cairn Terrier by Frances Mabel Hollams (British 1877-1963) signed & dated 1946 titled to the lower corner oil painting on wood panel: 14 x 18 inches framed condit...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

The Lute Player - Large 20th Century Music Musical Portrait Oil Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
This beautiful large 20th century oil on canvas by Tim Dolby depicts a young lady in Southeastern European dress playing a lute. A striking and superbly executed portrait, presented ...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Garden
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Textured mixed technique, 2021 Figurative Magical Painting. This is one of my early works, where I delve deeper into our connection with animals through a human and magical lens. Ani...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

The Yellow Jacket, Portrait Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Yellow Jacket, by Manuel Santelices Ink and pastel craft paper Image size: 12 in. H x 9 in. W Unframed 2022 Movies, TV. and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Ink

Sketch of a dandy portrait
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
French school circa 1840 Sketch of a dandy portrait Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard H. 21 cm; L. 20.5 cm
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1830s French School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Orit Fuchs: Vivid 4 - Giclee print on canvas female figure painting. 29.5/29.5”
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Orit Fuchs lives and works in Tel Aviv‭, ‬a storyteller with a deep‭, ‬pure, and unquenchable appetite for artistic self-expression‭. ‬Her medium spans the gamut‭ - ‬sculptures‭, ‬pa...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Giclée

Vulcanologist - 21st Century Abstract Contemporary Painting
Located in Vienna, AT
Vulcanologist - 21st Century Abstract Contemporary Painting Astrid Rausch was born 1975 in Innsbruck/Austria. She studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Prof. Walter O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Portrait On Wooden Coin. Migrant Work, Sky Blue "Currency #204"
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This piece belongs to the "Exchange Currency Series" created by Natasha Lelenco in 2024, starting from the concept of the "face" on coins. It is a unique work consisting of a meticul...
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2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings

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Metal

Woman portrait oil on canvas painting pitxot
By Antoni Pitxot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil on canvas by Antoni Pitxot. Canvas measurements: 41 X 33 Cm Measures with frame: 52 X 44 Cm Dalí's friend and collaborator and member of a family of artists, the artistic produc...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Contemporary Face Portrait On A Wooden Coin. Latin man. "Currency #196"
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This piece is one of the most news artworks of the "Exchange Currency Series" created by Natasha Lelenco in 2024, starting from the concept of the "face" on coins. It is a unique wor...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Lady in a White Shawl - 19th Century British Gouache Portrait Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
This striking late 19th century gouache on paper depicts a portrait of a young lady in a white shawl. The work is beautifully executed with a splash of colour behind the lady to acce...
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1890s Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

Lilith
Located in Milano, MI
This painting by Salvador Aulestia (Barcelona 1915 - Milano 1994) embraces the "figurative post-cubism" style. In fact Salvador Aulestia was artistically grown during the maximum su...
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1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Oval Portrait of Mother and Daughter early 20 century Scandinavian Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sketch (or Non-Finito work) done by an unknown Scandinavian professional artist in a semi-modernist manner. A tender scene of family harmony, a daughter sits in her mother’s arms, co...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Fine 1700's French/ Dutch Oil Painting on Copper Portrait Man Ruff Collar
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman wearing a Ruff Collar Dutch/ French artist, 18th century oil painting on copper, unframed copper board : 6.75 x 5 inches provenance: private collection, UK co...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Copper

The Black Indian Chief by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper
Located in New york, NY
The Black Indian Chief, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), is a 30 x 22in acrylic, oil pastel, and ballpoint pen portrait painting on etching paper. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

nightingale song time
Located in Sempach, LU
In this artwork, I sought to capture a serene moment, intertwining nature, humanity, and the timeless act of creation. Gentle hues of blue and soft earth tones come alive with touche...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Pop Surrealist Portrait on Wood. Mental Health. "Currency #201"
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This piece, crafted on a 26cm wooden panel with blue and maroon tones, represents an invented portrait that refers to the extreme situation that migrants sometimes experience in thei...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Portrait Woman Princess Diziani Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Gaspare Diziani (Belluno 1689 - Venice 1767) Portrait of a Young Princess (Salome?) Oil on canvas 42 x 33 cm Framed 70 x 63 cm A charming portrait of a beautiful young woman with ...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Agbeke Spotted Again
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Abou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Giclee laser print female painting Renessance
Located in London, GB
Giclee laser print female painting hand signed original painting is available contemporary masterpiece in best renaissance traditions egg tempera on wood 22x18x3cm original pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Color, Digital, Laser, Giclée

painting Angie
Located in London, GB
Anastasia Kurakina 's work on paper included in the Vatican Museums collection since 2017 artist: Anastasia Kurakina acrylic painting on print gliceé canvas limited edition hand s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Giclée, Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

A Sacred Haloed Greyhound Reminding Us that All Dogs are Angels
Located in Charleston, US
In Valarie Wolf's captivating dog painting of a greyhound, "All Dogs Are Angels ", the sighthound's devoted gaze draws the viewer in, evoking its' angelic presence. While gracing you...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Of A Young Girl In A Lilac Dress With A Black Bow. Circa 1860. SIgned.
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of a young girl in a lilac dress with a black bow. Circa 1860. Signature below right, partially visible. Size with frame 59cm x 49cm Size without frame 33cm x 24cm The portr...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Chalk, Crayon, Carbon Pencil

On Your Tomb, They Won't Smell Nice
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
On Your Tomb, They Won't Smell Nice is an original painting by Obeka Simon. Simon created On Your Tomb, They Won't Smell Nice with Oil on a 40W by 45H inches primed canvas. Simon Obeka...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Young Woman', oil on board, German School (circa 1960s). A sensuous mid-century portrait of a young woman painted in the style of expressionists / cubists of the era. Un...
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1960s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Shop Antique and Vintage Portrait Paintings

An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.

Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.

For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.

Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.

On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.

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