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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Echoes of Love -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Elie HATUNGIMAN...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Femme Au Miroir Att. Claude Marie Dubufe (1790/1864)
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
Attribué à Claude-Marie Dubufe (1790–1864) Jeune femme à la toilette Huile sur toile, 60 x 74 cm Cadre ancien doré à la feuille Élégamment mise en scène devant un fond rouge profond...
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Early 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Paint, Oil

Moment on the Sea - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscape, Women, Modern Art
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Out of Mischief - British Victorian 1891 art interior portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This absolutely charming exhibited British Victorian oil painting is by female artist Maria Louisa Angus. Painted in 1891, it was exhibited at the Royal Academy that same year. The composition is an interior scene with two young girls on a sofa, looking at a picture book and keeping 'out of mischief' as it is entitled. The room holds an exotic mix of oriental objects and a gorgeous umbrella plant in a gleaming terracotta pot. The girls themselves are sat on a beautifully detailed fur throw, looking at a book, with a marine painting on the wall behind them. The brushwork and colouring are superb and the pink of the older girl's dress is picked up throughout the room. A really lovely painting by a very talented Victorian female artist. Signed and dated M.L. Angus 1891 lower left. Provenance. Exhibited at the London, Royal Academy, 1891, no. 841 entitled Out of Mischief. Anonymous, sale, Doyle, New York, May 20, 1998, lot 161, illustrated. Private collection, Newport, Rhode Island. Condition. Oil on canvas, 27 inches by 20 inches unframed and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a gilt frame, 34 inches by 27 inches framed and in good condition. Maria Louisa Angus (1863 - 1934) was born in Southwark on 29th July 1863, the daughter of a printer. She studied at the Lambeth School of Art in 1886 and established a studio at 1a Cowley Street in Westminster, later she worked out of Powers Studio in Ruskin House, Rochester Row. She specialised in genre subjects and some landscapes. She exhibited 10 pictures at the Royal Academy between 1888 and 1893 as well as many London Galleries and Societies. In 1913 she exhibited in the Anglo German Exhibition...
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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

French Rococo 18th-Century Portrait Young Boy Playing a Flute Oval Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Boy French Rococo School, 18th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 24 x 20 inches Canvas : 20 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very...
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18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footnotes This work will be included in the forthcoming Pierre-Auguste Renoir Digital Catalogue Raisonné, currently being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc. Provenance Berthe Poret Collection, France (acquired from the artist in 1863). Thence by descent to the previous owner. Private collection (acquired from the above in 1947). O'Hana Gallery, London (acquired circa 1955). Michael Mathias Collection, US (acquired through Emmanuel Javogue Fine Arts, Miami in 1998). Simic Galleries, Carmel, by 2000. Private collection, Texas (acquired circa 2007). Private collection, Atlanta. Acquired from the above by the previous owner in February 2019. Exhibited London, O'Hana Gallery, Cezanne to Picasso "Oeuvres de jeunesse," April 12 - May 16, 1956, no. 13 (titled 'Portrait of Mlle. Berthe Poret'). Paris, Galerie Drouot - Provence, Exposition, June 1 - July 31, 1959. Edmonton, The Provincial Museum of Alberta, Edouard Cortes (1882-1969), Paris and French Countryside Revealed, June 9 - September 3, 2001. Literature G-P. & M. Dauberville, Renoir, Catalogue raisonné des tableaux, pastels, dessins et aquarelles, vol. I, 1858-1881, Paris, 2007, no. 440 (illustrated p. 453; titled 'Portrait de Mademoiselle Berthe Poret' and dated circa 1863). One of the earliest known paintings by Renoir...
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1860s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Count Your Rainbows, Not Your Thunderstorms -21st Century, Contemporary Portrait
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

By the Lake
Located in Long Island City, NY
Elegant outdoor dining, in the forefront, composed of three women and a man, seated by a French Versailles-style lake: urns, manicured trees, and water lilies, giving an air of tranquility and repose. By the Lake...
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Early 2000s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Figure Painting, Sports, Baseball, The Pitcher by America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "The Pitcher" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 111 x 48.25 inches 112.5 x 49.5 inches framed Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based America Martin d...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Antique Dog Painting of a Terrier- "The Shah" George Earl (England, 1824-1908)
By George Earl
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Dog Painting of a Terrier: “The Shah” George Earl (England, 1824-1908) Circa 1870 Oil on canvas. 12 ¾ x 12 ¾ (21 x 21 frame) inches. Orig...
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1860s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flamenco Dancer in Fiery Red Twirls 20th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Flamenco Dancer by Annie Faure (French 1940-2021) signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 18 x 15 inches condition: overall very good, minor surface scuffs ...
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Late 20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Cardinals & Explorer Discussing Maps Grand Elaborate Interior Antique Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Studying the Maps Italian School, late 19th century signed lower corner watercolour on board, framed framed: 24.5 x 17.5 inches painting: 20.5 x 14 inches provenance: private collect...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor

''Swimming 3'' Contemporary Oil Painting in Blue of a Girl Swimming, Pool
Located in Utrecht, NL
Christine van der Cingel (1966) paints mainly cityscapes, people and animals. In her portraits the emphasis is on movement. It is more about t...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
"Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn" by Louis Edwarmay is a captivating piece that beautifully captures the quietude and exhaustion of daily labor. The painting portrays a woman in t...
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

The Cardinal Fine Antique Portrait Oil Painting in Ornate Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cardinal's Letter Otto Eichinger (1922 - 2004) signed oil painting on board, framed framed: 15 x 12 inches board: 12.5 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: v...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Boxers
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Boxers' by David Shevlino's, oil on canvas, 37 x 40 inches unframed. Painted in 2024, created with a minimal range of colors, and featuring the artist's sensuous application of pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Psychological Framed Portrait with Disintegrating Core. You Are The One Series
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This acrylic painting on canvas by Natasha Lelenco, Ancestor Clone 14, features a frontal portrait of a humanoid figure with a vivid crimson complexion and copper-toned hair, set aga...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas, Spray Paint

Joy Within -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Woman Fabric
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. "JOY WITHIN" is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas

Portrait of a Lady in an Elaborate Ruff & Lace Coif c.1610-20, Dutch Old Master
Located in London, GB
This magnificent oil on panel portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, is a splendid example of the sumptuous female portraits that were painted for members of the upper echelons of society during the early part of the 1600’s. The artist has rendered this portrait with meticulous attention to detail and the surface effects of the fine materials. The elaborate lace coif and cuffs are painstakingly delineated, as is the bold black damask, and sumptuous gold decoration of her skirt and stomacher, which is wonderfully preserved and quite remarkable considering the age of the work and the fact that darker pigments are particularly vulnerable to fading and wear. This work with its spectacular depiction of costume is of absolute quality, it can be rated as one of the best works in the artist’s oeuvre and as such it is an important and splendid example of Dutch portraiture. The Dutch Golden Age of painting was a period in Dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. Dutch explorers charted new territory and settled abroad. Trade by the Dutch East-India Company thrived, and war heroes from the naval battles were decorated and became national heroes. During this time, The Dutch Old Masters began to prevail in the art world, creating a depth of realistic portraits of people and life in the area that has hardly been surpassed. The Golden Age painters depicted the scenes that their discerning new middleclass patrons wanted to see. This new wealth from merchant activities and exploration combined with a lack of church patronage, shifted art subjects away from biblical genres. Dress was a key component in portraits, and the exuberant attire reiterates the incredible wealth of this woman. The sitter will have visited the artist’s workshop and inspected examples on display. They would have chosen the size and the sort of composition and on that basis negotiated the price – which would have also been determined by the complexity of the clothing and the jewels that were to be depicted, and by the materials to be used. When all was considered, this portrait would have cost the sitter (or her husband) a substantial sum. The colour black was regarded as humble and devout yet at the same time refined and sophisticated and the most expensive colour of fabric to dye and to maintain. Citizens spent fortunes on beautiful black robes. Such uniformity must also have had a psychological side-effect and contributed to a sense of middle-class cohesion; the collective black of the well-to-do burgess class will have given its members a sense of solidarity. The colour was always an exciting one for artists and when this portrait was painted there were at least fifty shades of it, and as many different fabrics and accoutrements. Artists went to great lengths to depict the subtle nuances of the colour and the fabrics and textures and how they reflected light and it was an ideal background against which gold and crisp white lace could be juxtaposed to dramatic effect. The sitter is either a married women or a widower as is evident by the clothing that she wears and the position, toward her right, it is highly likely that this portrait was once a pendant that hung on the right-hand side of her husband’s portrait as was convention at the time. She wears a vlieger which was a type of sleeveless over-gown or cape worn by well-to-do married women in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Variations with short sleeves or high shoulder rolls are known. Sometimes sleeves were attached with aiglets, and often slits were made to allow belts or the hands to pass through. Three-piece vlieger costumes of this kind were standard items of clothing in portraits of the women of the civic elite in the period 1600-40 and was a variant of the Spanish ‘ropa’ and served as a trademark of well-to-do married burgher women. Girls and unmarried woman, including beguines, wore a bouwen (a dress with a fitted bodice and a skirt that was closed all round) instead. This clear distinction between apparel for married and unmarried women is clear not only from inventories and trousseau lists, but also from contemporary sources such as the Dutch Spanish dictionary published by Juan Rodrigues in 1634. In it, a bouwen is described as a ‘ropa de donzella’ (over-gown worn by a virgin) and a vlieger as a ‘ropa de casada’ (overgown worn by a married woman). It is striking how few women are depicted wearing a bouwen, unless they are part of a group, family or children’s portrait and it can therefore be assumed that independent portraits of unmarried women were seldom commissioned. It is also believed that the clothing worn in these portraits existed and were faithfully reproduced when cross-referenced with the few exact documents. These sources also demonstrate that clients wanted their clothing to be depicted accurately and with this in mind precious garments and jewels were often left in the painter’s studio. The prominent white lawn molensteenkraag (or millstone ruff) is held up by a wire supportasse and was reserved only for the citizens that could afford this luxurious item that often required 15 meters of linen batiste. The fabulous wealth of this sitter is also evident by the elaborate lace coif and cuffs which have been exquisitely depicted; lace was often literally copied by artists in thin white lines over the completed clothing. The gold bracelet with jewels is a type that was evidently fashionable as it is seen in a number of portraits during the 1610s and 1620. Clothing and jewellery were prized possessions and were often listed in inventories of estates and passed down from generation to generation. There were a great number of jewellers of Flemish origin working at all the courts and cities of Europe, competing with the Italians, and then the French, adapting themselves to the tastes and positions of their patrons and the raw materials available in the country where they worked. The fashion for jewels “in the Flemish style” succeeded that of the Italian style. Cornelis van der Voort, who was probably born in Antwerp around 1576, came to Amsterdam with his parents as a child. His father, a cloth weaver by trade, received his citizenship in 1592. It is not known who taught the young Van der Voort to paint, but it has been suggested that it was either Aert Pietersz or Cornelis Ketel. On 24 October 1598 Van der Voort became betrothed to Truytgen Willemsdr. After his first wife’s death he became betrothed to Cornelia Brouwer of Dordrecht in 1613. In addition to being an artist, Van der Voort was an art collector or dealer, or both. In 1607 he bought paintings from the estate of Gillis van Coninxloo, and after an earlier sale in 1610 a large number of works he owned were auctioned on 7 April 1614. Van der Voort is documented as appraising paintings in 1612, 1620 and 1624. In 1615 and 1619 he was warden of the Guild of St Luke. He was buried in Amsterdam’s Zuiderkerk on 2 November 1624, and on 13 May 1625 paintings in his estate were sold at auction. Van der Voort was one of Amsterdam’s leading portrait painters in the first quarter of the 17th century. Several of his group portraits are known. It is believed that he trained Thomas de Keyser (1596/97-1667) and Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy (1588-1650/56). His documented pupils were David Bailly (c. 1584/86-1657), Louis du Pré...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Sisters in Harmony -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Portrait of a Lady with Pink Bow - British c 1820 Old Master art oil painting
By Sir Thomas Lawrence
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1820 it is a seated half length portrait of a beautiful lady in a b...
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1820s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Teenage Fantasy "Self-Made V"
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"We all want a teenage fantasy Want it when we can't have When we got it, we don't seem to want it" "Teenage Fantasy" was adapted from one of Jorja Smith's song "Self-Made" is a captivating series of artwork created by the talented artist Alawaye Tope, which pays homage to the strength, resilience, and diversity of women. Through this powerful collection, Tope delves into the multifaceted nature of womanhood, portraying women from various walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds. Each piece in the "Self-Made" series is a testament to the indomitable spirit of women, celebrating their accomplishments, dreams, and struggles. Tope skillfully uses his artistic prowess to capture the essence of femininity, infusing his paintings with a sense of empowerment and grace. The series showcases women as architects of their destinies, capable of creating their paths and defying societal norms. Tope depicts women as self-reliant and unyielding, breaking free from conventional stereotypes and emerging as individuals who chart their course with determination. Through vivid colors and intricate details, Tope captures the myriad emotions experienced by women. From moments of joy and triumph to introspection and resilience in the face of adversity, each artwork tells a unique story. The artist's portrayal of women as strong, confident, and self-assured challenges traditional representations, uplifting the spirits of those who engage with his art. "Self-Made" is not just an art collection; it is a celebration of the unsung heroines who have paved the way for progress and inspired generations. Tope Alawaye's artwork serves as a visual tribute to the countless women who have defied expectations, shattered glass ceilings, and left an indelible mark on history. In conclusion, "Self-Made" by Alawaye Tope is a mesmerizing series of artwork that celebrates the resilience and strength of women. Through his talent, Tope brings to life the untold stories of remarkable women, igniting a sense of pride and admiration for the female spirit. The series serves as an inspiration, urging us to acknowledge and appreciate the immense contributions of women to our world. With every stroke of his brush, Tope Alawaye reminds us that women are architects of their destinies, and their stories deserve to be told, heard, and celebrated. 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 Tope Alawaye, is a young contemporary artist hailing from the vibrant city of Ibadan, Nigeria. Born with an innate passion for art, Alawaye has emerged as a dynamic force in the Nigerian art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings

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Charcoal, Acrylic

20th Century French Modernist Painting Three Men in Black Beret's on Bench
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Three Old Friends by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 18.5 x 16.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

Portrait of African American Man Drinking titled "Evening Revelry"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This expressive painting by Francis William Edmunds offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century American genre painting, a field in which Edmunds was a recognized master. Known for...
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Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1940's Fashion Illustration - Three Elegant Women Walking Through The Park
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

Portrait of a French lady by Robert Le Vrac Tournieres, circa 1725
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of a young Lady Robert Le Vrac Tournières (1667-1752) 18th century French school, circa 1725 Oil on canvas Dimensions: h. 81 cm, w. 65 cm Important 18th century Régence per...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait Woman Parodi 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
By Domenico Parodi (Genoa, 1672 - 1742)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Domenico Parodi (Genoa, 1672 - 1742) Portrait of Anne Marie d'Orléans (Château de Saint-Cloud, 27 August 1669 - Turin, 26 August 1728), first queen consort of Sardinia and maternal g...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Les Rois de Legendes #24 Musicien" The Kings Of Legend #24 Musician
Located in Berlin, MD
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Russian/French 1892-1990. "Les Rois de Legendes #24 Musicien" The Kings Of Legend #24 Musician. A beautiful, original gouache and ink piece (this is not a ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Gouache

Abstract Cactus, Sculptured Totem 3D Shapes in Green, Purple, Pink on Beige
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Abstract Cactus" is an acrylic painting from Ryan Rivadeneyra's series of imagined modernist sculptures. In this series, Rivadeneyra explores the possibilities of colorful sculptura...
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2010s Cubist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Post Impressionist Portrait Painting with Antique Frame
Located in Washington, DC
Painting by Donald Purdy (1924 - 2016). Oil on masonite Measures 25"L x 23"W. Work is behind glass and comes with exceptional antique frame. Acquired from the Schoneman Gallery in NY...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman with Glasses - Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Portrait of a Gentleman with Glasses - Contemporary Oil Painting Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 13.75 (height) x 10.75 (width) (Moun...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"An Afternoon in the Gorse". Oil on Framed Canvas, Figurative Surrealism Paint
Located in FISTERRA, ES
In An Afternoon in the Gorse (2020), Inés Silvalde constructs a visually paradoxical scene where the absurd meets the everyday. A woman sits in a plastic chair, eating an ice cream w...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sweet Satisfaction
Located in Dallas, TX
The works of Mike Dargas elude a clear temporal distinction. Even if the representations can stand as indications of a contemporary Western zeitgeist, the images lose their temporal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sweet Satisfaction
Sweet Satisfaction
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"Seeing Shadows" Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Seeing Shadows" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female portrait with her face in profile wearing a fur coat with a blue background. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Error 404: Gasoline Not Found
Located in Zofingen, AG
A pastel blue convertible with a bold red top stands out against the vast desert. Beside it, a couple shares a quiet moment, their conversation hinting at an untold story. A weathere...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Modernist Rabbi Oil Painting Judaica Jewish Synagogue Scene Paris. Lichtenstein.
Located in Surfside, FL
Framed 26 x 13 image 20 x 6.5 inches. YITSKHOK LIKHTENSHTEYN (ISAAC LICHTENSTEIN) (1888-1981) (Icchok, Izrael) was born in Lodz, Poland. Initially he was studying at Yehuda Pen s...
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Chic Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chic Lady by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed paper: 10 x 6.25 inches double sided very good conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

The Three Graces (Submerged), Original painting, Landscape, Swimming, Woman
Located in Deddington, GB
My process starts with taking the photographs I work from, I like to experiment with angles and light in the photographing. Every inch of the canvas has multiple layers on to build u...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Members of the Winning Team
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided oil painting on panel Price includes $200 additional cost of framing. This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"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

A Personal Throne
Located in Burlingame, CA
"A Personal Throne", a figurative work in multi color, including mainly gray and blue with red. Acrylic on paper, 30 x 22.5 inches / framed 35 x 27.5 inches. John Casado’s painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Portrait of a Sculptor
By Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
After Andrea Del Sarto 1486 - 1530, who was an Italian Renaissance painter and draughtsman. Del Sarto worked in Fresco decorating, portrait painting and as a painter of alter pieces,...
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Portrait of a Redhead Woman
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Laura Greenwood (1897-1951) Portrait of a Young Woman, ca. 1925 Oil on canvas, measuring 16 x 20 inches Signed lower right. Condition: the piece will require some minor conserva...
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Terry Shelbourne (1930-2020) - Contemporary Oil, Portrait in Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On board.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Nu Bleu III
Located in Naples, Florida
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Lithograph

Folk 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Styrian Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine folk portrait depicting an Austrian woman in traditional Styrian region attire. She sports a tall, beaded headdress typically seen in Styrian folk wear with a complementary co...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Young Swimmer (Modern, Academic Style Portrait Painting in Antique Gold Frame)
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative oil on canvas painting of a young athletic male 24 x 20 inches, 29.5 x 23.5 inches vintage gold painted wood frame signed B. Sargeant in red in upper right hand corner T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of an Elegant Woman Dressed in Eighteenth-Century
Located in Naples, Florida
Portrait of an Elegant Woman Dressed in Eighteenth-Century
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Progressive Youth - Contemporary Figurative Painting
By Tim Okamura
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautifully rendered large-scale contemporary figurative painting of two African American women. Oil and mixed media on canvas. Size: 76 × 60 in 193 × 152.4 cm Through a mode of portrait painting that acknowledges tradition but also tries to capture the rawness and urgency of contemporary elements of street art, graffiti, and urban motifs, Tim Okamura seeks to celebrate the individual but also – and importantly – discover through his models, metaphors for greater aspects of the human condition. Okamura uses an academic-based, realist approach to painting and incorporates the mark-making and spontaneous language of spray-painted graffiti, collage, and iconographic “signage” in an attempt to weave the nuances of relationships of ethnicity, social identity, and inner-city sub-culture into his subjects’ stories, as captured on canvas. The stories that he has sought out in recent years have belonged primarily to African-American and minority subjects – in particular women – a segment of our society who he feels have been under-represented in the history of figurative painting and narrative works, and whose strength, courage and stoicism he most often finds very inspirational. Tim Okamura’s work is represented in the permanent collections of the Davis Museum at Wellesley College, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Toronto Congress Center, the Hotel Arts in Calgary, Canada, the Jiménez Colón Museum, and Standard Chartered Bank in London, England. Celebrity collectors include Uma Thurman, musicians John Mellencamp and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (The Roots), director Ben Younger and actors Bryan Greenberg, Vanessa Marcil, Annabella Sciorra, and Ethan Hawke, among others. Exhibition History: Solo Retrospective - "This Story Has Not Yet Been Told...The Work of Tim Okamura," - The Robert and Sallie Brown Gallery and Museum, The Sonia Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History, University of North Carolina (2013). black history month, African American, portrait, figurative art, figurative painting, black portrait, female portrait, black women, black female, women's history, African American painting...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil

MAGIG
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Permanent Marker

A portrait of John Poyntz, after Hans Holbein, ca. 1644 - 1674
Located in New York, NY
A portrait of courtier and politician John Poyntz, after Hans Holbein, circa 1644 - 1674. This painting is based on a drawing by Hans Holbein, part of the drawings collection of the ...
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Mid-17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Girls 2 - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Realism, Women Portrait
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman 02
Located in Tulsa, OK
"Woman 02" by János Huszti is a captivating oil painting on wrapped canvas, measuring 80" x 63". This piece portrays a moody, neutral-toned portrait of a woman with a messy bun, exud...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Victor Manuel Portrait of a Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victor Manuel: 1897-1969. Well listed Cuban artist who has auction results as high as $319,000. He as an early member of the "Vanguardia" movement of ar...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media

Young woman
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Expressions in Bloom: Portraits from the 20th Century XIV - Florentine School
Located in London, GB
'Expressions in Bloom: Portraits from the 20th Century XIV', oil on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings thro...
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1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Unfolding Horizons - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Colourful
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This artwork conveys a journey of discovery, growth, and transformation. The figure stands amidst diverse landscapes, symbolizing the various stages and experiences in life. The suns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

A Portrait of a Gentleman, thought to be Moses Diego Lopez Pereira
Located in London, GB
Austrian School, 18th Century A Portrait of a Gentleman, thought to be Moses Diego Lopez Pereira, 1st Baron d’Aguilar, in an elaborate coat and a powdered wig Oil on canvas Provena...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Alan, Bella, Brick and Slate
Located in London, GB
Acrylic on Masonite board, signed and dated (lower middle), 70cm x 70cm (91cm x 91cm framed). Price on request This work depicts Alan and his dog, Bella, on Michael Leonard’s balcon...
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1970s Post-War Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Portrait of Mother, Child, and Dog titled "The Cradle and the Companion"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This tender interior scene by Henry Bacon captures a moment of warmth and domestic harmony. A young mother leans gently over a carved red cradle while her daughter, dressed in a whit...
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Late 19th Century Hudson River School Portrait Paintings

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Wood, 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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