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Portrait Paintings For Sale
The sisters young women original oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 98x117 cm. Ramon Aguilar i Moré (Barcelona, ​​1924-Barcelona, ​​September 23, 2015) was a Spanish painter. His work was influenced by the expressionist movement, although...
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1970s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Woman, Signed Folk Art Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Portrait of a Woman Miriam Bromberg Oil on Canvas Size: 36 x 14 in. (91.44 x 35.56 cm) Frame Size: 43 x 21 inches
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1970s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

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Oil

New Day, Portraits Abstract, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2011 Style: Contemporary Art Title: New Day Size: 31.5...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Empress in Ankara
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting depicts a proud and confident black African woman with her afro hair as her crowning glory. The intricate and detailed portrayal of her features and hair are rendered in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Oil

Portrait of a Lady Sitting on a Garden Bench
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Molded frame in plaster and gilded wood 75 x 65 x 6 cm
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1950s French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Serj Tankian, Opium Dance.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
This captivating piece, titled "Opium Dance," showcases Serj Tankian’s exploration of a unique technique and brush strokes that create a mesmerizing visual experience. The compositio...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic

Greta - Colorful Abstract Expressionism Figurative Original Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erin Hammond is a contemporary abstract expressionist artist whose free-form paintings capture the essence of her inner, subjective realities. With a vibrant palette and dynamic mark...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Black Angel - African American Artist - Black Artist
Located in Miami, FL
This powerful and graphically composed image of a black man with white angel wings was painted in a realist style by African American artist Thomas Blackshear...
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Early 2000s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

The Penitent Magdalene - Italian Baroque Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in London, GB
This stunning Italian Baroque Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Guercino, Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591 - 1666) and it is ascribed verso. The paint...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Faceless Portrait on Yellow Coin. Currency #261. Contemporary Identity Painting
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Part of Natasha Lelenco’s Currencies series, Currency #261 presents a striking profile portrait of a young woman in greenish tones against a luminous yellow background. Her face, par...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Mid-Century French Impressionist Portrait of a Woman Dancing in Vibrant Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Dancing Women French artist, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed in original 'Montparnasse' style frame framed: 30 x 25.5 inches canvas: 22 x 18 inches Prove...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Lady in Black Hat - British Edwardian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This striking British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by artist Shirley Slocombe. He painted it in 1901 and it is signed and dated lower right. The composition is a bust length po...
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Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1950’s Fashion Illustration Painting Of A Chic Lady With Shielding The Rain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rainy Day by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed signed J.V paper: 10 x 6.25 inches double sided very good condition provenance...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Lyra. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've interwoven realism and surrealism with expressionistic strokes to bring to life a profound narrative. Using the tactile qualities of pastel, colored pencil, and...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Bulb of Africa 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bulb of Africa was not just a hairstyle; it was a celebration of African heritage and a testament to the resilience of its people. Passed down through generations, it represented strength, beauty, and the rich tapestry of African traditions. The Bulb showcased the natural texture and volume of African hair, transforming it into an intricate masterpiece of braids, twists, and coils. The Bulb of Africa became a symbol of empowerment, reminding people of their strength, resilience, and the beauty of their shared heritage. It served as a reminder that hair was more than a physical attribute; it was a connection to something greater—a connection to their ancestors, their community, and celebrating the beauty within themselves. Beyond their physical beauty, African women possess an immeasurable inner strength that resonates through "Bulb of Africa." Odunayo masterfully captures this strength, highlighting the resilience and determination that have defined African women throughout history. The women depicted in the artwork emanate confidence, wisdom, and a sense of purpose. Their gaze speaks volumes, embodying the stories of countless African women who have overcome adversity, shattered barriers, and carved out their own paths to success. In "Bulb of Africa," Iyiola Odunayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Fred Hughes and Diana Vreeland in New York, Ink and Watercolor on paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Timeless Friends -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Oil
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 Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) The "Timeless Friends" painting symbolizes the timeless nature of friendship and human connection that transcends changing fashions and societal norms. Just as the bond between the men in the painting remains steadfast and unchanging, the values of friendship and mutual support continue to hold importance in African cultures, even amidst shifting fashion trends and societal transformations. As we contemplate this scene, we are reminded of a valuable lesson passed down through generations: that true friendship knows no bounds of time or fashion. It is a bond that endures through changing tides, rooted in authenticity and shared experiences. The painting serves as a gentle reminder to cherish the connections we forge, for they are the true treasures that enrich our lives and stand the test of time. About Artist Oluwaseun Ojebiyi is a promising young Nigerian visual artist who was born in the year 1996 into a family in Oyo state richly endowed with a unique artistic inclination. He is gifted with unusual energy and a future that sparkles with excellence. His works are at once artistic and realistic and laced with active energy with the characteristic of curiosity in figure study. He delivers his works through drawing and painting with mastery usage of charcoal, pastel, Oil paint, and acrylic. His expressive works bring back fond memories of childhood experiences. His works reveal the bond, teamwork, genuine love...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat, Possibly Painted by Gustaf Brandelius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unknown Artist, Possibly Gustaf Brandelius (1833-1884) Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat oil on tree panel painted c.1850-70 panel 9.05 x 5.90 inches ...
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1860s Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
American artist Henry R Rittenberg painted this lovely 1920's Art Deco portrait oil painting. The painting is a standing half length portrait of a lady in a black coat with a white fur collar over a red dress and long beads. She has an elegant 1920's short bob hair style and a confident expression. The strong brushwork and range of tones within one colour are superb. A really striking Art Deco portrait oil painting. Signed upper left. Provenance. Dorset estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 30 inches by 25 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a fine James Bourlet panel silvered frame, 40 inches by 35 inches and in good condition. Henry R Rittenberg (1879-1969) was born in Libau, Latvia and later immigrated to the United States. He studied art at the Bavarian Academy in Germany, and by 1906, was in Philadelphia, where he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. Rittenberg painted landscapes and still lifes, yet his forte was portraiture. The artist was commissioned to paint a number of portraits of American dignitaries including Attorney General Homer Stille Cummings and a group portrait of President Harry S...
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Through Storm and Fire
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 Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mid 20th Century Stylish Portrait of a Young Lady French oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady by Maurice Delavier (French 1902-1986) stamped verso with the artists studio mark oil on board, unframed board: 7.75 x 9.5 inches provenance: private collection, F...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Spanish grape picker oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lafuente - Grape harvester - Oil on canvas Spanish school signed "Lafuente". Oil measures 61x50 cm. Frameless.
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Las Vegas Icons Collage (unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas)
Located in Aventura, FL
Unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas. Hand signed on verso by Steve Kaufman. Canvas is not stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Screen

FRANCIS WYNNE THOMAS (1907-1989) Mid 20th Century oil painting ARTIST PORTRAIT
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Attributed to Francis Wynne Thomas (1907-1989) British TITLE: "Portrait Of An Artist" SIGNED: appears unsigned - later inscribed verso MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 73cm x 6...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

African Boy I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks captures the response and attitudes of African young adult...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

MID 20TH CENTURY FRENCH OIL PAINTING - HEAD & SHOULDERS PORTRAIT YOUNG LADY
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Head and Shoulders portrait of a young Lady. Medium: oil painting on canvas laid to board , unframed. Size: painting: ...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fruit Still Life, Modern Oil Painting by Female Artist Miriam Bromberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fruit Still Life Miriam Bromberg Date: circa 1970 Oil on Canvas Size: 16 x 12 in. (40.64 x 30.48 cm)
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Audrey "I Believe" Large Textural Original Audrey Hepburn Pastel Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christina Major’s "Audrey - I Believe" is a mesmerizing contemporary portrait that blends realism with expressive text overlays, creating a visually and emotionally compelling artwork. This 84 x 57-inch painting captures the timeless grace of Audrey Hepburn, her luminous features emerging from a soft, ethereal palette of cool blues, warm peaches, and gentle neutrals. Layered over her serene expression are hand-painted phrases inspired by Hepburn’s wisdom and humanitarian legacy, adding depth and narrative to the composition. The interplay between the hyperrealistic portraiture and textured text invites viewers to engage with both the subject’s beauty and the empowering messages woven into the piece, making it a captivating addition for collectors of figurative art, contemporary paintings, and pop culture iconography. Christina Major is a portrait painter interested in the ways the identity of both artist and subject can coexist in a painting. Major's current creative research focuses on the traditional form of the portrait as a powerful form of representing an individual and how meaning can be expanded through scale, brushstroke, color, texture, composition, and the many variables that portraiture deals with. This one-of-a-kind oil painting is 84 inches tall and 57 inches wide. It is signed by Major on the back. The artwork is wired and ready to hang. It does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are also available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Major expands the traditional portrait painting...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1900's French Oil Painting Impressionist Portrait Sketch Portrait Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Young Lady French School, early 1900's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 21 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: very good and sound condition
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Early 1900s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Immersed in Darkness, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young woman walks through a myriad of water lilies, her illuminated figure contrasting sharply with the dark lake. Her posture and radiant hair create a fee...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1940's French Portrait of Young Man Original Signed Oil on Canvas Period Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man by Roger Allain (French 1920-1992) signed and dated 1941 (a very rare period due to WW2) oil on canvas canvas: 22 x 18 inches provenance...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"The Apprentice" young boy in a shop showing his newest piece, a duck
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Reclining 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: 17.5 x 24.5 inches condition: overall very good, a very few light markings...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fulfilled II - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Women, Colourful, City
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

"Draped in White" by Mark Bradley Schwartz, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
"Draped in White" by Mark Bradley Schwartz is an original oil on canvas depicting a seated brunette model draped with a white sheet. A native of Illinois, He began his professional life as a graphic designer and art director in St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to Southern California to further his design career. Although Schwartz’s career was successful, he wanted to pursue work of a more personally fulfilling nature. To reach these new goals Schwartz first attended life drawing classes at Associates in Art, in Sherman Oaks, California. He later studied at the California Art Institute in Westlake Village, California, where he received extensive training in drawing and painting the human figure from life. While studying with famed illustrator Glen Orbik...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blooming Wherever I'm Planted - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern
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, Acrylic

Portrait of Two Children
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful early 19th century large oil on canvas naive portrait of two children, a boy and a girl, attributed to American artist Arthur Armstrong (1798-1851). Armstrong was born in...
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19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Miss Anna Davenport, dated 1853 by Charles V BOND (19th century)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of a Miss Anna Davenport, dated 1853 by Charles V BOND (19th century) Large 19th Century American School portrait traditionally identified as a Miss Anna Davenport of Detr...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

People's woman of Venice, Italy
Located in Paris, IDF
Henri Auguste Cesar SERRUR (Lambersart, 1794 – Lille, 1876) People's Woman of Venice Oil on canvas Signed, located and dated 65 x 60 cm Venice 1850 Exhibitions: - Paris Salon of 1...
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Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Blue Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting on Paper "Couple"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique oil painting on paper, framed with a thin, black aluminium box frame. Artwork floated and raised to the back board. Ready to hang. Size of 100 x 70 cm is that of the artwork...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

Untitled - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Modern Art, Colour, Acrylic
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 Tos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Dance me to the end of love- 21st Century Romantic painting- a girl with lantern
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Liseth Visser Dance me to the end of love 80 x 60 cm (Frame is included, framed 85 x 75 cm) Oilpaint on wood panel Dutch Female Artist Lis...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Nude Dancer, 1920s, Grand Rapids, Michigan Artist
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Mathias Alten (German/American, 1871-1938) Signed: M. Alten (Lower, Right) " Nude Dancer ", circa 1925 Oil on Canvas 42" x 32" Housed in a 3" Carved Ne...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Young Woman - Painting by Francesco Settimj - 1932
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait realized by Franco Settimj in 1932. Oil on cardboard. Hand signed and dated lower right. Good condition except for some minor issing parts on edges.
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1930s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Noblewoman - Oil on Canvas by Anonymous Master Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful circular oil on canvas representing the portrait of a Noblewoman dressed in Art Nouveau Style. It includes a contemporary black wooden frame. Very good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Gustav Klimt Sketch of a Woman Catalogued
Located in Dallas, TX
Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862-1918) Frauenkopf nach rechts, 1916 Pencil on paper Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.75 Inches (57.2 x 37.5 cm) (sheet) Stamped lower right: GUSTAV / KLIMT / NACHLAS...
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1910s Aesthetic Movement Portrait Paintings

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Paper

Harlequin and Ballerina by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 55x41 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pre-Raphaelite Beauty - Victorian art nude oil portrait - British female artist
By Sara Wells Page
Located in London, GB
Painted by Sara Wells Page this is a large stunning half-length Pre-Raphaelite portrait oil painting of a semi clad young woman. It was painted circa 1900 by Page who worked and exhi...
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Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux
Located in PARIS, FR
These two royal portraits are a major historical testimony to the stay of the Comte d'Artois (the future Charles X) and his family in Edinburgh in 1796-1797. Given by the sitters to Lord Adam Gordon, the Governor of Edinburgh, and kept by family descent to this day, these two portraits provide us with a vivid and spontaneous image of the Duc d’Angoulême and his brother the Duc de Berry. Danloux, who had emigrated to London a few years before, demonstrate his full assimilation of the art of British portrait painters in the brilliant execution of these portraits. 1. Henri-Pierre Danloux, a portraitist in the revolutionary turmoil Born in Paris in 1753, Henri-Pierre Danloux was first a pupil of the painter Nicolas-Bernard Lépicié (1735 - 1784) and then, in 1773, of Joseph-Marie Vien (1716 - 1809), whom he followed to Rome when, at the end of 1775, Vien became Director of the Académie de France. In Rome he became friends with the painter Jacques-Louis David (1748 - 1825). Returning to France around 1782, he settled in Lyon for a few years before returning to Paris in 1785. One of his first portraits was commissioned by the Baroness d'Etigny, the widow of the former Intendant of the Provinces of Gascony, Bearn and Navarre Antoine Mégret d'Etigny (1719 – 1767). He then became close to his two sons, Mégret de Sérilly and Mégret d'Etigny, who in turn became his patrons. In 1787, this close relationship with the d'Etigny family was further strengthened by his marriage to Antoinette de Saint-Redan, a relative of Madame d'Etigny. After his marriage, he left for Rome and did not return to France until 1789. It was during the winter of 1790-1791 that he painted one of his masterpieces, the portrait of Baron de Besenval. Set in a twilight atmosphere, this portrait of an aristocrat who knows that his death is imminent symbolizes the disappearance of an erudite and refined society which would be swept away by the French Revolution. The Jacobin excesses led Danloux to emigrate to England in 1792; many members of his family-in-law who remained in France were guillotined on 10 May 1794. Danloux enjoyed great success as a portrait painter in England before returning to France in 1801. During his stay in England, Danloux was deeply under the influence of English portraitists: his colors became warmer (as shown by the portrait of the Duc d'Angoulême that we are presenting), and his execution broader. 2. Description of the two portraits and biographical details of the sitters The Duc d'Angoulême (1775-1844) was the eldest son of the Comte d'Artois, the younger brother of King Louis XVI (the future King Charles X), and his wife Marie-Thérèse of Savoie. He is shown here, in the freshness of his youth, wearing the uniform of colonel-general of the "Angoulême-Dragons" regiment. He is wearing the blue cordon of the Order of the Holy Spirit, which was awarded to him in 1787, and two decorations: the Cross of Saint-Louis and the Maltese Cross, as he was also Grand Prior of the Order of Malta. Born on 16 August 1775 in Versailles, Louis-Antoine d'Artois followed his parents into emigration on 16 July 1789. In 1792, he joined the émigrés’ army led by the Prince de Condé. After his stay in Edinburgh (which will be further discussed), he went to the court of the future King Louis XVIII, who was in exile at the time, and in 1799 married his first cousin Marie-Thérèse Charlotte of France, the daughter of Louis XVI and the sole survivor of the royal family. The couple had no descendants. He became Dauphin of France in 1824, upon the accession to the throne of his father but played only a minor political role, preferring his military position as Grand Admiral. Enlisted in Spain on the side of Ferdinand VII, he returned home crowned with glory after his victory at Trocadero in 1823. He reigned for a very short time at the abdication of Charles X in 1830, before relinquishing his rights in favor of his nephew Henri d'Artois, the Duc de Bordeaux. He then followed his father into exile and died on 3 June 1844 in Gorizia (now in Italy). His younger brother, the Duc de Berry, is shown in the uniform of the noble cavalry of the émigrés’ Army. He is wearing the blue cordon of the Order of the Holy Spirit, awarded to him in May 1789, and the Cross of Saint-Louis (partly hidden by his blue cordon). Born on 24 January 1778 in Versailles, Charles-Ferdinand d'Artois also followed his parents into emigration and joined the émigrés’ army in 1792. After his stay in Edinburgh, he remained in Great Britain, where he had an affair with Amy Brown...
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1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel

Vibrant Green Portrait with Red Monocle and Intense Gaze - Ancestor Clones #17
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This vibrant acrylic painting by Natasha Lelenco, part of her on process Ancestor Clones series, features a striking symbolic face depicted in intense shades of green. The portrait's...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Plywood, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Gazing Boldly 1 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men Hat, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gazing boldly is an act of defiance against the uncertainties of life. It embodies the spirit of facing challenges head-on, with unwavering confidence and clarity. This phrase evokes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Lady oil on canvas painting european art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Portrait of a Lady Artist: Rosendo González Carbonell Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 24 x 20 inches (unframed) Condition: Good condition Creation Period: 1970s Signed: Yes,...
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1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Their Song Welcomed the Night, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sara Scribner's (US based) "Their Song Welcomed the Night" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic portrait of a feminine form in ...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Two Girls
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful full portrait of two girls, possibly the artist's daughters, with spring flowers by British American artist Hamilton Hamilton (1847-1928). Hamilton was born in Oxford, En...
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil Painting Female Italian Maiden Late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3912 19th Century Italian female portrait Image size 23x19.5
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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Profile of a young boy
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard Golden wooden frame 42 x 34 x 3.5 cm
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1950s French Post Impressionist Signed Nude Lady Artists Studio Interior Easels
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Studio Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Jesus Son Salvi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian Religious
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Ancient painting depicting Jesus with the Commissioner's son (Alternative reading: St. Joseph with the Child, or the 'Paternity') Giovan Battista Salvi known as "the Sassoferrato" (1609 - 1685) circle / follower Oil painting on canvas 76 x 59 cm. -With frame in the shape of a small temple, not coeval 99 x 84 cm. The interesting canvas that we are pleased to offer you recalls the iconographic model of classic paternity, which traditionally sees Saint Joseph holding the sleeping baby Jesus...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique French Miniature Portrait of Lady Biographical details with painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Miniature Portrait French School, late 18th/ early 19th century framed: 5.5 x 5.5 inches board: 2 x 2 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound c...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor

Portrait of an Old Bearded Man
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to offer a captivating portrait, most likely painted in the late 18th century, attributed to an artist within the circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich. This oil ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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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