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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas Portrait of a sad clown by San Francisco artist John Peers (American, 1922-2009). This portrait is closely fra...
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1970s American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

I Love You the First Time, Large Scale Portrait, Bearded Man in Dappled Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Dappled light brings an intimacy to this large scale portrait of a bearded man who gazes directly at the viewer. While Hall’s depictions may at first-glance seem hyper-realist in execution, the artist’s selective use of thickly modeled paint passages add a more intuitive and textural dimension to the surface. Nathan Brad Hall...
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2010s Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine late 17th-century Flemish portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman dressed in the elaborate fashions of the 1670s. He wears a long, collarless coat known as a justaucorps...
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1670s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian young lady. Attributed to Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a young lady, bust length, turned to the right watercolour, reverse painte...
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Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Glass, Watercolor

Portrait of a lady in blue dress ”Countess of Peterborough”
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite portrait, with its new attribution to Theodore Russel, is believed to depict Lady Penelope O'Brien, daughter of Barnabas O'Brien, the sixth Earl of Thomond, and wife of the Earl of Peterborough, whom she married in 1644. The painting thus belongs to a historically significant period, capturing the refined elegance of the time. The portrait has a prestigious provenance from Elleholms Hofgård, a historic estate in Mörrums socken, Blekinge, Sweden. Elleholms Hofgård, whose two-story, timber-framed main building was constructed in 1730 and expanded in 1804, has changed ownership several times since the 17th century. The ancestors of the present owners acquired the estate in 1915, and from the 20th century until 2023, this painting was prominently displayed in the estate’s main building, making it an integral part of the estate’s history. Theodore Russel, an English portrait artist born in 1614, studied under the renowned Sir Anthony van Dyck, whose influence can be seen in Russel’s meticulous style. Russel often painted on cabinet-sized panels, such as this one, which measures approximately 39 x 31 cm. This preference for panels is a notable characteristic that sets him apart from contemporary artists like Sir Peter Lely, who exclusively used canvas. The size of the panel is a key reason for the reattribution to Russel from Peter lely, as Lely never used panels for his works. This distinctive format, along with Russel’s characteristic style, strongly supports the new attribution. Russel, the son of Nicasius Rousseel, a goldsmith and jeweler to James I and Charles I, refined his skills under the mentorship of his uncle, the famous portrait painter Cornelis Janssen. He also worked as an assistant and copyist for van Dyck, further honing his artistic style. This captivating portrait exemplifies Russel’s craftsmanship, reflecting the elegance of the period’s fashion and the artist's refined techniques. oil on wood panel with indistinct inscription Countess of Peter[...] upper left. with inscription on the reverse: ”Countess of Peterborough. P. Lely 1670. S Beatty Picture Restorer [...] Warwick”. unframed 39 x 31 cm = 15.35 x 12.2 inches framed 52 x 41.5 cm = 20.47 x 16.34 inches Condition: The portrait has just been restored by a professional art conservator in Stockholm and is now in a very good condition. The colors are vivid, and the skin tones appear more natural than before. It is a very fine painting. The frame is newly made and included. Provenance: Elleholms Hofgård, Mörrums socken, Blekinge, Sweden **; Stockholms Auktionsverk, Fine Art & Antiques Autumn...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait miniature, by F. Carbonara
Located in GB
F. Carbonara was an Italian miniature portrait artist active in the early 19th century. There is an example by him at the metropolitan museum. • Extremely fine brushwork in the face...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Board

Adesewa
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. "Adesewa" is an artwork that glorifies the grace and resilience of African women with a regal and sophisticated touch. It showcases their deep connection to cultural roots and the affirmation of identity through the adorned Banky Knots, a traditional African hairstyle. Additionally, the piece embodies themes of self-affirmation and embracing one's true self. Olalekan Odunbori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic

Adesewa
Adesewa
$1,480 Sale Price
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Early 20th Century Old Civil War Soldier Portrait of Honor
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful turn of the century oil portrait of old civil war soldier circa 1900, by an unknown artist. Soldier is depicted wearing the Medal of Honor...
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1890s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Antique Portait of a Man, chiaroscuro male portrait dated 1909
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Portrait painting, antique portrait, French décor, 19th century, French art, Victorian decor, European art, antique oil painting, 19th century oil, wall art, French portrait, woman p...
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Early 1900s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Madonna Parrot Paint Oil on table Old master Flemish Follower Master of Parrot
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
'Master of the parrot' (a painter active in Antwerp in the early 16th century, whose name refers to the parrot who always occurs in his paintings) - follower of Madonna on the throne with child (With the coat of arms of the client family in the upper part of the composition) Oil on the table 101 x 62 cm. - In frame 114 x 76 cm. The beautiful proposed work explains the typical iconographic characters of the painter called 'Master of the parrot', a conventional name used by critics to define an anonymous Dutch author of the 16th century. More precisely, it is a painter of the southern Netherlands, active in Antwerp around 1530-50, so defined for the unmistakable parrot who often appears in his works of him. In religious iconography the parrot has often been used as a Marian symbol, as it was widespread that its most common verse was "Ave", that is, the greeting of the Archangel Gabriele to Mary at the time of the Annunciation. Today the idea according to which the name 'master of the parrot' has not referred to a single painter, but rather a group that, based on the stylistic characters, carried out their training at the workshop of Pieter Coecke Van Aelst (Aalst (Aalst is widespread. 1502 - Brussels 1550), creating devotion paintings intended for a bourgeois client and concentrating their activity on a specific topic particularly requested by the contemporary market. By way of example we can mention the Virgin with the San Diego Museum of Art child where the figures, like our own, are in line, With the mannerist taste for the elegant body proportions that exceed reality, with elements such as tapered finger, wide face and thin nose. These characters also betray the influence of active artists in the region such as Joos Van Cleve...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Help Has Come -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Past and Present
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This piece reflects the power of divine timing and the sudden arrival of long-awaited answers. A grayscale man waits at a train station, burdened with hope, symbolizing longing and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century Portrait of Pensive Madonna Blue Veil Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna in Pensive Thought English 19th Century, Pre-Raphaelite artist, unsigned Oil painting on board, framed Framed: 15 x 10.5 inches Board: 13 x 9 inches Condition: The painti...
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Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"FREEDOM" colorful painting with flower, bird and girl.
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

All is Found, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

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A child in a red-and-white striped shirt sleeps peacefully among vibrant yellow sunflowers. Their face merges effortlessly with the petals, creating a dreamlike...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Black Man - Mid 20th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very interesting 1960's French oil on canvas portrait of a black man wearing a hat. The work is superbly painted and in very good original condition. Indistinctly signed lower righ...
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1960s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

“Regular John”, Abstract, Portrait, Red, Cream, Purple, Blue, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
"Regular John" by Sandra Cohen is a 36 x 24 inch acrylic painting with a haunting, ethereal quality, merging abstraction with subtle narrative elements. Hinting at themes of memory, ...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Crayon, Acrylic

TIFE
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Auth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

TIFE
TIFE
$1,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Christ Cross Religious Van Dyck 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master
By Anthoon van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Anthoon van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641) workshop Christ Carrying the Cross - 17th century Oil on canvas (120 x 94 cm - framed 140 x 112 cm). This remarkable canvas, depic...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

When Time Becomes The Idol - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Rubik Game
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“When Time Becomes the Idol” is a visual meditation on humanity’s restless obsession with controlling time, often driven by fear, impatience, or the illusion of abandonment. In a wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Abstracted Female Figure, Pastel_Take The Sheets Off The Line by America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Take The Sheets Off The Line" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 48 Inches 49.5 x 49.5 Inches, Framed Signed painting by America Martin. Exploring the identity of bo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Chess"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
In this work, I embodied a dance of colors and emotions on canvas. Through oil and dedication, surrealism blends with figurative expressionism. I invite viewers into a timeless world...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Black Gloves, Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889-1962)
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889–1962) was a distinguished French painter and engraver, celebrated above all for his portraits of elegant women ; or, perhaps more accurately, for a partic...
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1950s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

GenZ Lovers -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Couple
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Ola...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

My Forever Summer
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captures the spirit of freedom and reflection at the seashore. A solitary woman on a bicycle, her bright red skirt in motion, moves across a golden beach under a dramati...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of young woman, 20s hairstyle
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
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1920s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"The Horseman" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “The Horseman” (2024) is an oil painting on panel that depicts a surreal portrait of the headless horseman on his steed in the bright moonlight. About th...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Love Between Friends - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Woman posing mixed media painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman Mixed technique on canvas cardboard. Work measurements 46x38 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
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1970s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media

Friedrich Leopold, Prince of Prussia, on Horseback
By Conrad Freyberg
Located in Lexington, KY
Friedrich Leopold, Prince of Prussia (1865–1931) was the son of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia and Princess Maria Anna of Anhalt-Dessau. Born in Berlin, he was a member of the H...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Post Impressionist Portrait of a Woman - British 40's art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This striking British Post Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted Manchester artist Harry Rutherford. Painted circa 1940, the portrait is of a dark haired young woman in a f...
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1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Heartbreak a Stranger" Kate Moss with Stuart Weitzman Collage Resin Panel Board
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts famous British model Kate Moss from a Fall 2013 ad campaign with Stuart Weitzman during the Milan Fashion Week while featuring Kate Moss swaggering to Nancy Sinatr...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Newsprint

Nude in Venice - original large interior oil painting Paula Craioveanu 55x40in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Nude in Venice" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu - Contemporary Expressionism Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 55x40in / 140x102cm. Shipped rolled in a tube...
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2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Cloud Fishing - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature, Boy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Cloud Fishing" is a metaphorical exploration of the ephemeral and the unknown. Through my work, I aim to capture the essence of chasing something elusive and intangible – like fishin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Neruda's Friend - Oil Paint by Luigi Granetto - 1998
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on paper realized by Luigi Granetto in 1998. Hand signed. Includes a wooden frame realized by the artist cm. 45x38.5
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Paper

In Whom I Confide - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a special kind of trust that exists between sisters—not just those bound by blood, but those connected by the unshakable bond of sisterhood. In a world that often feels chao...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fauvist Still Life with Flowers - Original Oil on Canvas, SIGNED
Located in Paris, IDF
Antonio GUANSE (1926-2008) Still Life with Flowers, 1962 Oil on canvas panel Signed lower right Countersigned and dated on the back On panel, 37 x 45 cm (14.5 x 17.7 in) visible Pre...
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1970s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century French Painting of a Chic Grey Haired Lady With Pearl Earrings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on board, unframed Size : 14 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting is in overa...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Early 20th Century Portrait of a Chinese Girl, Cleveland School Artist
By Sandor Vago
Located in Beachwood, OH
Sandor Vago (Hungarian/American 1887-1946) The Chinese Girl, 1925 Oil on canvas Signed lower right 34 x 30 inches 38 x 34 inches, framed Exhibited: Clevela...
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1920s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Susanna The Elders Segala Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Giovanni Segala (Venice 1663 - Murano 1720) Susanna and the Elders oil on canvas (155 x 127 cm - with frame 174 x 146 cm) This delightful, large-scale painting illustrates th...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

La Toilette - Post-Impressionist Nude Oil Painting by Georges D'Espagnat
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on original canvas nude circa 1914 by French post impressionist painter Georges D'espagnat. The work depict a nude woman standing beside a wash basin in a boudoir. Signature: Signed lower right Dimensions: Framed: 45"x34" Unframed: 37"x26" Provenance: Private collection - Netherlands From the beginning of his career, it was a constant concern of Georges d'Espagnet to assert his originality. His studies at the École des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, did not last very long, for he wanted immediate independence and decided to follow courses in the private academies of Montparnasse. In about 1900, he became acquainted with Maurice Denis, Bonnard and Vuillard, and his collaboration with Denis led to a renewal of religious art in France. In 1903, d'Espagnet was one of the founders of the Salon d'Automne, and was appointed professor in charge of studios at the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, in 1934. He illustrated a number of books: Rémy de Gourmont's Evil Prayers ( Oraisons mauvaises) (1896), The Saints of Paradise ( Les Saintes du paradis) (1898), Simone (1907), Sistine ( Sixtine) (1922); Alphonse Daudet's The Immortal ( L'Immortel) (1930); André Gide's The Pastoral Symphony ( La Symphonie pastorale); Francis Jammes' Clearings in the Sky ( Chairières dans le ciel) (1948). D'Espagnet belongs to the group of artists who made the Courrier Français so successful. The drawings of his which are published in it are strongly expressive and some bear comparison with the designs of the great Renaissance masters. He also contributed to L'Image. He often placed cheerful nudes in a landscape, reminding us that, though he moved away from the Fauves, he retained their freedom of colour and arabesque. He painted many portraits, including those of Albert André, André Barbier, Victor Boucher, Déodat de Séverac, Albert Marque, André Marty and Albert Roussel. He also painted mural decorations, including a wall for the Palais de la Découverte (1937), the ceiling of the Victor Hugo Room in the Palais du Luxembourg (1939), a decorative panel for the Palais de Justice, Toulouse (1941) and interior decorations for private houses. His landscapes are Impressionist in inspiration, and work for a certain sobriety, an intimacy, both in their composition - one, two or three sketched figures and large open spaces - and in the choice of colours and treatment with the special hazy brushstroke that marks his style. D'Espagnet took part in a number of annual Parisian exhibitions, including the Salon des Indépendants, the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, the Salon d'Automne (from 1903 to 1949, except in special circumstances), the Salon de la Libre Ésthétique, Brussels (1899, 1901), the Berlin Secessionists (1940). He also exhibited at the first Salon de la Société de la Gravure sur Bois. Among other exhibitions were 1912, A Century of French Art ( Centenaire de l'art français), St Petersburg; 1916, Kunstverein, Winterthur; 1918, 1926, Galerie M. Bertheim, Paris; 1930, Contemporary French Art...
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1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A bold and colorful modern portrait painting by a British Society artist
Located in Colfax, CA
David Rolt was British society portrait painter who enjoyed great success as an artist, and endured a very interesting and complex life. Rolt was partially crippled at birth when the...
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1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Woman with fan mixed media painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman Mixed technique on canvas board. Work measurements 46x38 cm. Frame size 51x43 cm. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Span...
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1970s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media

Portrait of a Noble 17th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. Portrait of a nobleman, proud with his hand resting on the 'hilt of his sword and dressed in an ermine-edged cloak. On the upper right appears the coat of arms of his ...
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17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, 19th Century School of Edgar Degas (1834-1917)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, 19th Century School of Edgar Degas (1834-1917) Large 19th Century French Impressionist portrait of a bearded gentleman, oil on canvas. Excellent qu...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nude Lady Model 1970's French Modernist Painting Provence Collection
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model Nude Lady Model French School, circa 1970's signed oil painting on card, unframed size: 17 x 24.5 inches condition: overall very good, a very few light markings t...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Miss Burnett - 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait Young Girl Victorian Beauty
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Miss Burnett’ by Ursula Wood S.W.A. (1868-1956). Academy Fine Paintings is fully conversant with the legal exemptions which, under the supreme law of the U.S. Constitution, enable ...
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Late 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

French Contemporary Art by Karine Bartoli - Roma 02
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille where she graduated in 1997. Since then she has ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Elegant Lady with Parasol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady by Pio Santini (French 1908-1986) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 34 x 28 inches canvas: 26 x 20 inches Provenance: Private collection, Lyon, France ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Modern abstract expressive figurative female figure art on canvas "Integrity"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Integrity" is a contemporary, expressive figurative acrylic painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, marking a significant and transformative chapter in her artistic journey. Thi...
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2010s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Pink Chest, still-life, contemporary, original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Charming and quirky, this painting pink chest of drawers on a chequerboard floor will bring a touch of humour and a splash of colour to your home...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Committee of Friend (I), Painting - Acrylic on canvas
Located in London, GB
Kingsley Obasi 1983 - Current Committee of Friend (I), 2022 Acrylic on canvas 129.5 x 190.5 cm 51 x 75 in
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Black & White Female Figure Manhattan Woman in New York by British Urban Artist
Located in Preston, GB
A gritty, black & white urban landscape street scene of a woman in Manhattan, New York by leading British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 36 x 36 inches Frame measures 41 x 4...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait Of Mrs Diana George (nee Atkinson), dated 1930 Pre Raphaelite School
By John Maler Collier
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Mrs Diana George (nee Atkinson), dated 1930 by John Maler Collier OBE (1850-1934) National Portrait Gallery Exhibition, reference: 323, 1930 Large 1930 Pre-Raphaelite ...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Just Hold My Hands -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love Portrait Couple
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique; it is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Salgiel Dei" Cusco School Style Depiction of Angel by Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 48" x 36" Framed Size: 58.75" x 47" This lovely painting by Martha Ochoa is from the Cusco tradition. The Cusco School was an artistic tradition that first emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries in Cusco, Peru, blending indigenous and European baroque artistic styles. It is renowned for its catholic iconography, which often feature vibrant colors, elaborate ornamentation, and blended elements combining Catholic and native symbolism. This painting portrays the angel Salgiel playing a horn dressed in immaculate red, green, blue, and yellow clothing. About the Artist: Martha Ochoa, born in Cusco, Peru, studied at Santa Ana School, the Cusco School of Fine Arts, and San Antonio Abad University, focusing on design, architecture, and restoration. She is the granddaughter of renowned Peruvian artists Francisco Olazo, a founder of the Cusco School of Fine Arts, and Ernesto Olazo, a famous sculptor. Influenced by the Cusco School, she transformed religious themes into decorative renditions of Archangels and Madonnas with Peruvian colonial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Coffee Ritual
Located in Zofingen, AG
This captivating work of art presents a surreal dialogue between the mundane and the fantastic. A casually dressed woman sits confidently on a vintage chair, wearing dark sunglasses...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

The Popcorn
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting presents a sophisticated visual paradox: a woman dressed in the refined style of a 17th-century portrait — black dress, lace collar, white bonnet — is interrupted by un...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Allegory of Music Ste Cecilia School After Lorenzo Lippi
Located in Pasadena, CA
The painting is about the Florentine school and a seventeenth-century Italian school. Oil on canvas without signature After Lorenzo Lippi (1606–1665) who was a prominent Florentine...
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17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Exhibited RSA 1862 Portrait of Girl with Dogs Blossom and Bob
By Gourlay Steell
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Portrait of Girl and Dogs is signed and dated 1861 and exhibited in 1862 is by Gourlay Steell, (1819-1894) RSA, appointed as Animal Painter for Scotland to Queen Victoria’s Court aft...
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1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Puddle Jumper. Woman With Umbrella Original Oil American Rainy Scene Painting.
Located in Marco Island, FL
An ordinary scene of a woman walking down a sidewalk in the rain is elevated to a little gem of a painting. American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, Puddle Jumper (...
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Late 20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

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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