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Which German portrait painter of the 1500s was known for his photographic-like realism?
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Hans Holbein the Younger was the German portrait painter of the 1500s known for his photographic-like realism. Due to his incredible skill, Holbein established himself as a successful court painter in England. In addition to painting, Holbein was an accomplished printmaker, and his prints circulated widely through Europe. Some of his most famous works include The Ambassadors, Portrait of Henry VIII and Portrait of Sir Thomas Moore. Shop a wide range of portrait art on 1stDibs.
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Belle Epoque Beauty - 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of French Flower Girl
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Young Beauty holding a Red Rose’ by Étienne Adolphe Piot (1831-1910). The painting is signed by the artist and hangs in a fine quality gold metal leaf frame.
Academy Fine Paintings...
Category
Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting King Arthur's Queen Guinevere Camelot
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Guinevere’ by Norman Prescott-Davies R.B.A, R.C.A. (1861-1915). The painting – which depicts an English medieval portrait of Queen Guinevere at Amesbury Priory contemplating her lov...
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Vanguard Series Nr. III: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions
By STM
Located in London, GB
"The Vanguard Series Nr. III: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by STM (circa 1950s–70s). A compelling body of work emerging from the forgotten studios an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,138 Sale Price
30% Off
'Figure in Blue Light', French School
Located in London, GB
A striking and enigmatic mid-century nude, Figure in Blue Light offers a highly expressive, almost surreal vision of the female form. Executed in a limited palette of steely blues, c...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,422 Sale Price
30% Off
The Vanguard Series Nr. XI: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions
By STM
Located in London, GB
"The Vanguard Series Nr. XI: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by STM (circa 1950s–70s). A compelling body of work emerging from the forgotten studios and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,696 Sale Price
30% Off
SKULL TIGER
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto.
Acrylic markers on paper.
The magic flow reality...
The painting will be shipped directly from Thailand – safely and promptly."
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Permanent Marker
