Portrait Paintings

Simon Obeka uses Unflappable to portray a woman showing calmness in a crisis. Unflappable is a spectacular artwork that depicts the spirit of resilience and confidence during turmoil...

"2Pac and Snoop" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a striking artwork that pays homage to the iconic figures of 2Pac and Snoop Dogg, two influential figures in the world of hip-hop. The co...

"Nkechi and Daniel," a heartwarming artwork by Ife Kalejaiye, brings to life the vibrant spirit and innocence of childhood friendship. The composition ce...

Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper Hand-signed and dated lower left by the artist

In the soft embrace of oil pastels, I've lovingly woven a tapestry of pure innocence and wonder. My brushstrokes carry the gentle weight of dreams, as this young muse, with fairy win...

Acrylic paint and ink on paper Tondo (diameter 30 cm) Hand-signed and dated lower left by the artist

Acrylic paint and ink on paper Tondo (diameter 30 cm) Hand-signed and dated lower right

Acrylic paint and ink on paper pasted on canvas Hand-signed by the artist

Acrylic paint on canvas Hand-signed by the artist

"King Be Shaved" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a visually compelling artwork that captures a moment of intimate regality. The scene unfolds with a king about to...

"She Tarries," a captivating artwork by Ife Kalejaiye, invites viewers into a moment of contemplation and introspection. At the focal point of the compos...

Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist

Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist

Acrylic paint and ink on paper Tondo (diameter 30 cm) Hand-signed, entitled and dated lower right by the artist

Acrylic paint and ink on paper Tondo (diameter 30 cm) Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist

"Against All Odds (Royal Lifestyle)" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a compelling artwork that encapsulates resilience and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. The imag...

Woman portrait. 1955, oil on canvas, 50.5 x 40.6 cm Provenance Bonhams

"Self Love," a poignant creation by Adegbola Deborah, celebrates the essence of self-acceptance and the transformative power of embracing one's true identity. At the heart of this ar...

"Flourishing," a masterpiece by Adegbola Deborah, is a visual testament to the profound philosophy that life's highest calling is not merely survival, but the active pursuit of thriv...

Woman portrait. 1955, oil on canvas, 50.8 x 40.6 cm Provenance Bonhams

Frame size 79x64 cm.

Very vibrant, dynamic orchestra scene reminiscent of the work of Mopp (Max Oppenheim) David Aronson, (1923-2015) son of a rabbi, was born in Lithuania in 1923 and immigrated to America at the age of five. He settled in Boston, Massachusetts where he studied at the school of the Museum of Fine Arts under Karl Zerbe, a German painter well known in the early 1900s. Aronson later taught at the school of the Museum of Fine Arts for fourteen years and founded the School of Fine Art at Boston University where he is today a professor emeritus. An internationally renowned sculptor & painter, Aronson has won acclaim for his interpretation of themes from the Hebrew Talmud and Kabala. His best known works include bronze castings, encaustic paintings, and pastels. His work is included in many important public and private collections, and has been shown in several museum retrospectives around the country. He is considered to be one of the most important 20th century American artists. At twenty-two David Aronson had his first one-man show at New York's Niveau Gallery. The next year, six of his Christological paintings were included in the Fourteen Americans exhibition at Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art where Aronson’s work was included alongside abstract expressionists Arshile Gorky, Robert Motherwell and Isamu Noguchi. In the 1950s, Aronson turned more toward his Jewish heritage for the inspiration for his art. Folklore as well as Kabalistic and other transcendental writings influenced his work greatly. The Golem (a legendary figure, brought to life by the Maharal of Prague out of clay to protect the Jewish community during times of persecution) and the Dybbuk (an evil spirit that lodges itself in the soul of a living person until exorcised) frequently appear in his work. In the sixties, Aronson turned to sculpture. His work during this period is best exemplified by a magnificent 8’ x 4’ bronze door which now stands at the entrance to Frank Lloyd Wright's Johnson Foundation Conference Center for the Arts in Racine, Wisconsin. In the seventies and eighties, Aronson continued his work in pastel drawings, paintings, and sculptures, often exploring religion and the frailties of man's nature. During this time, in addition to a traveling retrospective exhibition and many one-man shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston at the Pucker-Safrai Gallery on Newbury Street, Aronson won many awards and became a member of the National Academy of Design in New York. Two years ago he retired from teaching to work full-time in his studio in Sudbury, Massachusetts. included in the catalog Contemporary Religious Imagery in American Art Catalog for an exhibition held at the Ringling Museum of Art, March 1-31, 1974. Artists represented: David Aronson, Leonard Baskin, Max Beckmann, Hyman Bloom, Fernando Botero, Paul Cadmus, Marvin Cherney, Arthur G. Dove, Philip Evergood, Adolph Gottlieb, Jonah Kinigstein, Rico Lebrun, Jack Levine, Louise Nevelson, Barnett Newman, Abraham Rattner, Ben Shahn, Mark Tobey, Max Weber, William Zorach and others. Selected Awards 1990, Certificate of Merit, National Academy of Design 1976, Purchase Prize, National Academy of Design 1976, Joseph Isidore Gold Medal, National Academy of Design 1976, Purchase Prize in Drawing, Albrecht Art Museum 1975, Isaac N. Maynard Prize for Painting, National Academy of Design 1973, Samuel F. B. Morse Gold Medal, National Academy of Design 1967, Purchase Prize, National Academy of Fine Arts 1967, Adolph and Clara Obrig Prize, National Academy of Design 1963, Gold Medal, Art Directors Club of Philadelphia 1961, 62, 63, Purchase Prize, National Institute of Arts and Letters 1960, John Siimon Guggenheim Fellowship 1958, Grant in Art, National Institute of Arts and Letters 1954, First Prize, Tupperware Annual Art Fund Award 1954, Grand Prize, Third Annual Boston Arts Festival 1953, Second Prize, Second Annual Boston Arts Festival 1952, Grand Prize, First Annual Boston Arts Festival 1946, Traveling Fellowship, School of the Museum of Fine Arts 1946, Purchase Prize, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 1944, First Popular Prize, Institute of Contemporary Art 1944, First Judge's Prize, Institute of Contemporary Art Selected Public Collections Art Institute of Chicago Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Bryn Mawr College Brandeis University Tupperware Museum, Orlando, Florida DeCordova Museum Museum of Modern Art Print Collection, New York Atlanta University Atlanta Art...

This highly technical and evocative work by Pablo Santibanez Servat is another in a series of sensual works featuring a female subject. His use of light creates a "glossy" almost wet...

Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper Hand-signed by the artist

Expressionist female nude portrait by noted Scottish artist Douglas Thomson. The painting is signed bottom left and signed and titled to the back of the canvas. There is an original exhibition title and price label to the frame. Presented in original plain wood frame. A colourful and striking portrait of a female nude. Her rich red hair falling over her shoulders, her pose calm as she stares out from the canvas in a wistful way, her mouth set. Thomson has created flesh tones, wonderful contrast of colours between the sitter and the background curtain and wall and a texture to the canvas to create added interest. A really interesting and engaging portrait. Douglas Thomson was born in Greenock in 1955 and after studying at the Glasgow School of Art 1974...

"Portrait of Willy" by Samson Tolulope Daramola is a captivating artwork that masterfully captures the essence and personality of a young lady named Willy. Daramola's artistic prowes...

"Eyes of the Gods" is a captivating artwork crafted by the talented artist Samson Tolulope Daramola. This piece showcases a young girl as its central subject, inviting viewers into a...

Serge Marshennilov's "Small Shadow," is an original, handmade hyper realistic oil painting that depicts a female figure in profile wearing an elaborate blue bonnet in beautiful lighting with shadows. About the Artist: Serge Marshennikov...

Signed lower right, 'D. Crispo' for Dick Crispo (American, born 1945) and dated 1972. Dick Crispo has presented 76 one-man shows and won 36 awards for his artistry, including a gold...

There is a place of becoming before entering into a thing. There is a change of behavior and attitude that accommodates the new. They say a man becomes a husband before he is married...

This 24 x 17 inch oil on canvas painting by British artist Michael Hlousek-Nagle, is titled ''The Hidden Language.' . The work depicts a portrait of a young female and a butterfly. It is a 1/2 length portrait, thus her lower half is not visible, only her lower chest and up, although it is not totally clear where her body is cut off by the composition, as she wears a black turtle neck...

Tolulope Adigbo's artwork, "Wandering Wheels (Ajala 2)," is a mesmerizing portrayal of a young woman seated in a car, her arm casually resting on the seat handle and wearing a pair o...

"Ripples" by Obiora Anamaleze is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking artwork that beckons viewers to delve into a world of profound symbolism and cont...

Kevin A. Moore's "The Soul That Sees Beauty," is an original, handmade hyper realistic oil painting that depicts a female figure in profile wearing a red dress and holding a skull. T...

"Ireti (Hope)" is a thought-provoking artwork created by the talented artist Olalekan Adeyemi. This captivating piece centers around a young woman and...

"Elevated" by Obiora Anamaleze is a striking and enigmatic artwork that invites viewers into a world of profound symbolism and contemplation. The cent...

Bears old label verso from Raydon Gallery in New York city. Aronson, David 1923- David Aronson, son of a rabbi, was born in Lithuania in 1923 and immigrated to America at the age of ...

A large Glasgow School Max Beckmann influenced oil on canvas portrait by Scottish artist Stuart Mackenzie. The painting is signed and dated to the rea...

At first glance, "Independent" captures the viewer's attention with its striking imagery of a woman wearing a vibrant yellow coat. The choice of yellow as the dominant color is symbo...

Samuel Grodensky (1894-1974) "Hassidim" Hand signed and dated "Grodensky '62" u.l., Titled verso in pencil on stretcher 31" x 27" canvas , 35 1/2" x 31 1/2" framed. Large Fauvist Expressionist Jewish Family Oil Painting This is done in an Expressionist style in Fauvist colors. Influenced by the Judaic artists of the early Israeli...

"Strength of a Woman" by Muideen Abdulkadir is a compelling artwork that celebrates the creative spirit, passion, and inner strength of women. At its core, this piece is a visual ode...

Muideen Abdulkadir, a renowned artist from Nigeria celebrated for his ability to convey profound emotions through his artwork, has once again demonstrated his artistic genius with "L...

"David's Journey" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of a young man embarking on a profound voyage of self-discovery, passion, and vis...

In "Ray of Hope," a captivating portrait, the audience is drawn into the arresting gaze of a black African woman, her shoulders raised with unwavering stre...

"Itunu (Comfort)" is a heartwarming artwork by the talented artist Olalekan Adeyemi, which beautifully captures the essence of a young woman's comfort...

I want to tell you what it means when a man feels at home. It is not when he sits in his house alone; it is when he can step out of his home without thinking it is risky to do so. (...

22" x 22" Framed Original - Oil on Canvas Hand Signed by Todd Whit Todd white captures restaurant, night and Hollywood scenes with contrasting colors serving the viewer’s eyes as t...

Tunde Bakare, a visionary artist with an uncanny ability to infuse profound emotions into his works, has risen to prominence for his powerful portrayal of marginalized voices and the...

Santibañez Servat works his magic in creating this stunning example of photorealism, with his brand of the surreal. The artist works in thin layers of oil paint diluted with linseed oil to create an old world master portrait of a Japanese woman. The background inspired by his interpretation of Shunga, Japanese erotic woodblock prints.

"Road to Becoming" is a compelling artwork by the talented artist Toheeb Bankole, featuring a young woman at its center. The piece serves as a profound ...

A child may suffer from "Daddy Issues", depending on the circumstances and the kind of behavior a father is projecting. In this piece "Daddy Issues" Rogers tries to portray how lonel...

Expressionist oil on canvas portrait of a clown by Italian artist Luciano Morterra. Signed bottom right and dated 1976 to the bottom left and presented in a period frame under glass....

The ageless beauty of a black woman is a testament to the strength, resilience, and grace that radiates from within her. It transcends societal standards and embraces the unique features and rich heritage that make her truly captivating. Her skin, like the midnight sky, possesses an enchanting depth and a velvety smoothness that seems untouched by time. It carries the echoes of countless generations, telling stories of endurance and triumph. With every smile and laugh line that dances upon her face, she embodies the wisdom and joy accumulated through a life well-lived. Her eyes, like pools of wisdom, sparkle with an unwavering confidence and a profound understanding of self. They hold the secrets of her ancestors, revealing a strength that has weathered storms and preserved traditions. They reflect the beauty of her soul, which shines brightly through the hardships she has overcome. Her hair, a crown of...

In a 1971 interview with Ebony Magazine, Alvin Hollinsworth commented on his African Jesus Christ painting, "I have always felt that Christ was a Blac...

"Cloud" Figurative Nude Oil Painting 47" x 24" inch by Sergey Dolmatov Year: 2010

"Spring of Hope," encapsulates the essence of the artwork. Just as spring represents a season of rejuvenation and new beginnings, the woman in this piece embodies the idea of hope blooming anew. The flowing scarf, with its gentle and fluid movement, conjures images of a gentle breeze, carrying with it the promise of better days ahead. Oyindamola's use of color in "Spring of Hope" is both intentional and evocative. She employs soft, pastel hues that evoke a sense of serenity and optimism. The woman's visage radiates tranquility, and her eyes suggest a moment of introspection and inner peace. It's as if she is embracing the beauty of the present while eagerly anticipating the opportunities that the future may hold. The central figure in "Spring of Hope" is rendered with remarkable attention to detail. Oyindamola captures the elegance and grace of the woman, who exudes a sense of poise and strength. Her closed eyes convey a sense of trust and surrender, suggesting a willingness to embrace the unknown with open arms. Symbolism plays a crucial role in this artwork. The scarf, flowing around the woman's neck, is a powerful symbol of continuity and resilience. It represents the idea that no matter the challenges faced, there is always a thread of hope that connects us to a brighter future. The scarf's circular form also signifies the cyclical nature of life, where endings inevitably give way to new beginnings. "Spring of Hope" is a painting that resonates deeply with viewers, inviting them to reflect on the ever-present possibility of renewal in their own lives. The closed eyes of the woman encourage introspection and a sense of connection with the universal human experience of longing for better days. Oyewumi Oyindamola...

The painting "Broken Piece" immediately draws the viewer's attention with its vivid portrayal of a lady who seems to be lost in her thoughts. The emotional depth captured in her expr...

Mubaraq Yusuf is a rising star in the contemporary art scene, known for his ability to blend traditional techniques with modern themes. "Blue Sky" is a testament to his unique vision...