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Portrait of a Lady in Orange Shawl - British Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to female artist Ursula Wood. Painted circa 1910 is is a half length portrait of a beautiful woman in an orange shaw...
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1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Hippie Original oil acrylic on canvas painting realism Spain Sitges 70s
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 52x44 Is born in Madrid on the 21st july 1951. After attending primary school, he starts to grow an enormous tendency for drawing. At the age of 14 he begins to work in advertising and attends to the Vallecas school of arts. At the age of 14 he travels to Switzerland and in Geneve he gets intensly into painting and decides to dedicate himself only to it. When he returns to Spain he enrolls Arts Studies, and at the begining of summer '66, he visits Sitges, where he'll come back year after year and where ultimately he'll set his home. At this time he starts selling his painting in the flea market in Madrid and later in Sitges, setting himself on the street, thus completing his studies and making it economically. While he's in Madrid he recives lessons by Pedro Mozas at Bellas Artes and starts to learn profoundly about painting. In 1969 he starts painting portraits in the streets. In Sitges he creates, with other friends, a great artistic atmosphere in the Paseo de la Ribera, by the sea, that today still exists. He starts travelling through Europe, visiting and painting in Paris, London and Amsterdam. In the middle of this bohemian epoque, he moves to the Cannary Islands during the winters for 5 years in a row, he moves in the Parque de Santa Catalina "Las Palmas de Gran Canaria" where he works and meet all sorts of people in the streets, which later would mark his pictoric line. He becomes friend with Sidney Nagley in 1969, who organizes his first exhibition in Toronto, Canada. Afterwards he'll leave his studies and start painting exclusively in his studio. He gathers his first exhibition in the Ateneu of Barcelona in 1970. He befriends with the art critic of La Vanguardia, Fernando Gutierrez and the Count of Caralt orders him a set of illustration for a new edition of Garcia Lorcas Romancero Gitano. His first exhibition in a commercial gallery is done in the Majestic Gallery in Barcelona with a gorgeous collection of nudity drawings. He achieves huge success and for some years he affords his painting thanks to those drawings. During a period in Madrid, Mr Ponce de León, a consul in the Ministry of Exterior Affairs grants him with bachelor degree to study in the prestigious Academia de España in Rome. However, he can't accept it due to militar service obligations. Some days later, before joining the ranks he opens in the Cuatre Gats (Palma de Mallorca) with hiperrealist pieces that already then he presented as the first painter in that city, that later would become a fashion in 1973. After this period he meets José Maria Gudiol who advises positively. Since then, the intense work and the fight for daily improvement that has become the trademark of his life. The seek of styles and situations, the journeys through Europe always aware of all the tendencies that have in the art line that we can see nowadays. At his more than fifty years given to paint, his individual exhibitions beat the 100, his artwork is highly appreciated and valued in the complex market of art. In October 1982 hi makes his first exhibition in Tarragona. In the catalogue, writing of the unforgettable Fernando Gutierrez, he says "Fuentetaja is an artist of character and exceptional upbringing with a masterly knowledge of technique and resourses, and personality completely uncommon to the dimension of his sensitivity, as the richness of his deep and bloomed liricism. A judgement as accurate as foreseeing for the future outstanding of the artist, in where his paint soared through different phases mantaining an unquestionable quality. Lines, cubist, expressionist and hiperrealist till his current realism, in the middle of his creative maturity. Jose Luis Fuentetaja...
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1980s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Bulb of Africa 1
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

Gypsy Portrait 19th Century Antique Realistic portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Angelo Asti
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The painting is signed on the bottom left side. Angelo Asti, a renowned Italian artist, established himself as a true maestro of portraiture during the late 19th and early 20th centu...
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Beth Parcell, "Soft Spot", 9x12 Golden Retriever Dog Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This animal portrait, "Soft Spot", is a 9x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a deep red golden retriever resting in the light of the sun. About the artist: Beth’s favorite subject...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Where The Swamps Sing" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nadezda's beautiful new oil on panel painting "Where The Swamps Sing" (2024) is a surrealist Slavic portrait of a woman dressed in traditional Russian clothing, standing stoically in front of a bizarre scene, with iconography of demons' heads towered up with a cat resting atop it, deep in an abstracted symbolic forest. Nadezda is a painter, sculptor, photographer, and concept artist. Her artwork is focused on narratives carefully gathered from the hidden chambers of her imagination as well as live theater-inspired work with actors, dancers, and models. Like a quilt stitched of poetic realities, Nadezda’s mysterious world defies the mundane. With a non-linear creative process flowing between different media, the artist explores various vantage points in her creations. This dynamic approach inspires her mind’s eye to focus on the worlds within and evoke an uninterrupted, creative transmission which is then channeled through her paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, writing and film. SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2022 Secret Hallway // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA July 2021 The Great Scale of Little Things // Galleria D’Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo, Italy February 2021 A Place To Dream // SHOH Gallery, Berkley, CA, USA July 2019 Pins & Petals // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA August 2018 Lukomorye // Spoke Art, San Francisco, CA, USA February 2018 Nightmares & Lullabies // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA June 2017 Fly-By-Night // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS: March 2024 Miradas Femeninas // group exhibition, Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (MEAM), Barcelona, Spain FAIRS: April 2020 Art Market San Francisco // SFADA x Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA February 2020 LA Art Show // Abend Gallery, Los Angeles, CA July 2019 Art Market Hamptons // Haven Gallery at Bridgehampton Museum of Art, NY October 2018 Moniker Art Fair // Spoke Art, London, UK July 2017 Art Market Hamptons // Haven Gallery at Bridgehampton Museum of Art, NY SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS: June 2024 Portrait Show XII: Myth // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA March, 2024 BAA Teachers Show 2024 // BAA Gallery, Barcelona, Spain January, 2024 AKSK // Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, USA September 2023 Reverie // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA August 2023 Mass // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA October 2023 Bacchus // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA September 2023 Harvest // Modern Eden, San Francisco, March 2023 Secret Longings // Corey Helford Gallery x Beautiful Bizarre, Los Angeles, CA December 2022 Yule // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA November 2022 Halcyon Days // Beautiful Bizarre x Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA October 2022 Danse Macabre // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA September 2022 Totem // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA August 2022 Mighty // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA June 2022 X Annual Portrait Exhibition // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA April 2022 100 Trees // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA October 2021 Lore // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA June 2021 Moleskine Project X // Spoke Art, San Francisco, CA June 2021 Portrait Show IX // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA November 2020 Art Collector Starter Kit VII // Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA October 2020 Midnight Garden // Beautiful Bizarre x Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA July 2020 The Art of Quarantine // SHOH Gallery, Berkley, CA May 2020 Unjust Contentment // Beinart Gallery, Brunswick, Australia March 2020 Contemporary Figuration // Abend Gallery, Denver, CO November 2019 Paintguide x Thinkspace Projects // Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles, CA November 2019 Annual Holiday Miniatures Show // Abend Gallery, Denver, CO November 2019 Esprit De Corps // Modern Eden x Haven Gallery, CA and NY June 2019 Moleskine Project VIII // Spoke Art SF, CA June 2019 Muse, SHOH Gallery // Berkley CA June 2019 Small Works, Beinart Gallery // Australia May 2019 Gaia Reborn // Beautiful Bizarre at Museum of Urban Contemporary Art, Berlin, Germany March 2019 Femme, Spoke Art + Juxtapoz, NY January 2019 Music Box // Haven Gallery, Northport, NY December 2018 Solstice Blue...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

'Portrait of a Gentleman Reading', Regency Dandy, William Blake, Royal Academy
By George Richmond
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Richmond' for George Richmond, RA (British, 1809 – 1896) and painted circa 1845. Displayed in a period, carved and giltwood frame. (Framed dimensions: 22.75 x 21.5 x 1.0) This English painter and portraitist was a founding member of The Ancients, a group of followers of William Blake. Later in life, he established himself as a successful society portrait painter of the British gentry, nobility and royalty. George Richmond was the son of Thomas Richmond the miniature-painter and, also, the father of the painter William Blake Richmond. For a short time, he attended a day school in Soho, before became a student at London's Royal Academy. Here he was much impressed by Henry Fuseli, his professor of painting, and formed a lifelong friendship with Samuel Palmer, and had as fellow-students and companions Edward Calvert...
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1840s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

The Music Professor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a magnificent early oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010.) The Professor, is an original oil on paper, laid on panel, estate stamped, painted in 1935, currently unframed with an image dimension of 20 x 16 inches, beautiful original condition, acquired directly from the personal collection of the artist. This is among the earliest work of Robert McIntosh, painted in a master level classical style. Please contact our West Hollywood gallery...
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1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Lazareto" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Interior Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nadezda's beautiful new oil on panel painting "Red Shoes" (2024) is a surrealist painting of an abandoned hospital interior, with an explorer peering through a doorway, out from the hall. Just behind the debris and rot rest the spirits of the room, out of view from the explorer. Nadezda is a painter, sculptor, photographer, and concept artist. Her artwork is focused on narratives carefully gathered from the hidden chambers of her imagination as well as live theater-inspired work with actors, dancers, and models. Like a quilt stitched of poetic realities, Nadezda’s mysterious world defies the mundane. With a non-linear creative process flowing between different media, the artist explores various vantage points in her creations. This dynamic approach inspires her mind’s eye to focus on the worlds within and evoke an uninterrupted, creative transmission which is then channeled through her paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, writing and film. SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2022 Secret Hallway // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA July 2021 The Great Scale of Little Things // Galleria D’Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo, Italy February 2021 A Place To Dream // SHOH Gallery, Berkley, CA, USA July 2019 Pins & Petals // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA August 2018 Lukomorye // Spoke Art, San Francisco, CA, USA February 2018 Nightmares & Lullabies // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA June 2017 Fly-By-Night // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS: March 2024 Miradas Femeninas // group exhibition, Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (MEAM), Barcelona, Spain FAIRS: April 2020 Art Market San Francisco // SFADA x Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA February 2020 LA Art Show // Abend Gallery, Los Angeles, CA July 2019 Art Market Hamptons // Haven Gallery at Bridgehampton Museum of Art, NY October 2018 Moniker Art Fair // Spoke Art, London, UK July 2017 Art Market Hamptons // Haven Gallery at Bridgehampton Museum of Art, NY SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS: June 2024 Portrait Show XII: Myth // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA March, 2024 BAA Teachers Show 2024 // BAA Gallery, Barcelona, Spain January, 2024 AKSK // Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, USA September 2023 Reverie // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA August 2023 Mass // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA October 2023 Bacchus // Modern Eden, San Francisco, USA September 2023 Harvest // Modern Eden, San Francisco, March 2023 Secret Longings // Corey Helford Gallery x Beautiful Bizarre, Los Angeles, CA December 2022 Yule // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA November 2022 Halcyon Days // Beautiful Bizarre x Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA October 2022 Danse Macabre // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA September 2022 Totem // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA August 2022 Mighty // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA June 2022 X Annual Portrait Exhibition // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA April 2022 100 Trees // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA October 2021 Lore // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA June 2021 Moleskine Project X // Spoke Art, San Francisco, CA June 2021 Portrait Show IX // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA November 2020 Art Collector Starter Kit VII // Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA October 2020 Midnight Garden // Beautiful Bizarre x Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA July 2020 The Art of Quarantine // SHOH Gallery, Berkley, CA May 2020 Unjust Contentment // Beinart Gallery, Brunswick, Australia March 2020 Contemporary Figuration // Abend Gallery, Denver, CO November 2019 Paintguide x Thinkspace Projects // Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles, CA November 2019 Annual Holiday Miniatures Show // Abend Gallery, Denver, CO November 2019 Esprit De Corps // Modern Eden x Haven Gallery, CA and NY June 2019 Moleskine Project VIII // Spoke Art SF, CA June 2019 Muse, SHOH Gallery // Berkley CA June 2019 Small Works, Beinart Gallery // Australia May 2019 Gaia Reborn // Beautiful Bizarre at Museum of Urban Contemporary Art, Berlin, Germany March 2019 Femme, Spoke Art + Juxtapoz, NY January 2019 Music Box // Haven Gallery, Northport, NY December 2018 Solstice Blue...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Katie, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sara Scribner's (US based) "Katie" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic portrait of a blonde feminine figure in profile clutchi...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Portrait of Barbara
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Augustus Edwin John (Welsh, 1878-1961). Portrait of Barbara, ca. 1930. oil on canvas, 11 5/8 x 14 5/8 inches. Framed dimension: 16 x 19 inches....
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1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Anne Wolff, "Irad Ortiz", Horse Racing Jockey Rose Silks Portrait Oil on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing painting "Irad Ortiz" by artist Anne Wolff is a 24x18 original oil painting on canvas. Featured is the back view of famous jockey Irad Ortiz on horseback. He is ...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Conversation With Myself
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. "Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Holding on to a Dream", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Holding on to a Dream" by Matt Talbert, dated 2023, is an oil painting on linen that captures a close-up of a woman in profile. The canvas dimensions are 30 x 40 inches, and with th...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Stillness (Oil Painting, Symbolist, Ancient Cultures, Pop, Surreal, ~47% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae Stillness 2024 Oil on canvas Size: 23.62 x 31.49 inches (60 x 80 cm) Signed by hand COA provided Stella J Richey is an international visual artist and designer. Her wor...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH OIL PAINTING - MID CENTURY PORTRAIT LADY
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Portrait of a Lady" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) monogrammed oil painting on board board: 14 x 10.5 inches Mid 20th century oil painting on board by the French artist...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Yellow Hair Sioux", John Berry, Native American Indians, Oil/Canvas, 60x36 in.
Located in Dallas, TX
John Berry is a well-known English artist who painted portraits of the royal family. During his career, he discovered Edward Curtis's photographs of Native Americans and became awestruck by the strength and power each portrait held. He studied them in-depth and became an expert in depicting the Native American lifestyle and portraits. This painting entitled "Yellow Hair Sioux" is an original oil on canvas painting measuring 60x36 in. This is a portrait of chief Yellow Hair of the Sioux Tribe. Chief Yellow Hair, a Native American Rosebud Sioux is holding a sword, with a feathered headdress, a leather and fringe shirt...
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1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary portrait "Feast"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The last painting of 2023. I managed to do it!) In this painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of tranquility interwoven with mystery. The subject stands contemplat...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Lithuanian French Ecole de Paris Judaica Oil Painting Refugee Family
Located in Surfside, FL
Expressionist Realistic portrait of a Jewish refugee family World War II era by Lithuanian French Jewish artist. Here the artist conveys a sense of quiet grandeur through the eyes of...
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20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

I Am Not Alone 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"I Am Not Alone" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that delves into the profound bond between a woman and her cherished pet, transcending the convent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"A Heart Asunder" (2022) By Alexandra Manukyan, Armenian Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Alexandra Manukyan presents "A Heart Asunder" an exquisite oil on linen on wooden panel from 2022.This piece captures a fusion of traditional Armenian aesthetics with contemporary po...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Linen

Priscilla At Dusk - 21st Century, Surrealism, Africa Woman with Guitar, Musical
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 Bor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Winter Oil Florence Academy Oil Harvest of Autumn Reflection
Located in Houston, TX
Samuel S.Hoskins Statement on Winter: Delving into the symbolism of winter, I painted a figure dressed in black, embracing the harvest of autumn. In my perspective, winter signifies a moment to take stock of one's life, withdrawing into a state of reflection. It's a time to gaze ahead, anticipating the promises that spring holds for renewal and growth. As a graduate of The Florence Academy of Art and a devoted oil painter, Samuel Hoskins...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Linen

"Remember When" (2024) By Matt Talbert, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert's "Remember When" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a portrait of a seated brunette in deep contemplation. Artist bio/statement: Matt ...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Orientalist "Moorish Soldier Holding a Rifle" Manuel Garcia Hispaleto
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Moorish Soldier Holding a Rifle" Manuel Garcia Hispaleto (Spanish, 1836-1898) Watercolor on paper Signed lower left "MGHispaleto" Original wood frame with gilded stucco 18 3/4 x 12 1/2 (33 1/2 x 26 frame) inches Manuel García Hispaleto, originally Manuel García y Martínez (22 November 1836, Seville -26 December 1898, Madrid) was a Spanish painter known for portraits and costumbrista (genre) scenes. His brother, Rafael García...
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1850s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Portrait of a Young Woman at the Seashore - British Victorian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This beautiful oil painting on canvas dates to circa 1840 and is by British Victorian artist William Edward Frost who was noted for his depiction of nudes and feminine beauty. The ov...
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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

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Oil, Panel

'Portrait of a Boy' by Arthur Bésengez, 1867 - 1947, Belgian Painter
Located in Knokke, BE
Arthur Bésengez 1867 – 1947 Belgian Painter 'Portrait of a Boy' Signature: Signed lower right and dated 1913 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 168 x 103, frame size 186 ...
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Archaic and Prayer" (2022) By Kazuya Ushioda, Oil and Impasto Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kazuya Ushioda's (Japan Based) "Archaic Prayer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a young woman dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, looking stoically at the vi...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Vincenzo De Stefani (Italian painter) - Late 19th century figure painting Woman
Located in Varmo, IT
Vincenzo De Stefani (Verona, 1859 – Venice, 1937) - Portrait of a woman. 61.5 x 37.5 cm without frame, 67 x 43 cm with frame. Ancient oil painting on wood, in wooden frame. - Prov...
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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge Portrait Veiled Female in Dreamlike Fusion of Spirituality and Nature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Enigmatic Portrait of a Veiled Figure French/ Japanese? Inscribed verso circa 1970's oil on canvas over mixed media surface, framed Framed: 52 x 26 inches Canvas: 51 x 35 inches Prov...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Mixed Media

'La Leçon de Chant – The Singing Lesson' by Théodule Augustin Ribot, 1823 – 1891
By Théodule Augustin Ribot
Located in Knokke, BE
Théodule Augustin Ribot St Nicolas d’Attez 1823 – 1891 Colombes French Painter 'La Leçon de Chant – The Singing Lesson' Signature: signed lower left 't.ribot' Medium: oil on canva...
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Invocation
Located in Denver, CO
"Invocation," is an original oil painting by Christopher Remmers. It is framed and ready-to-hang.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Meeting, Portrait, Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Style: Figurative Art, Subject: Meeting Size: 24" x 20" x 1'' inch, 61x51x3 cm, Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. Tigran Hovoumyan was born on November 8, 1969 in American Armenia...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Dark Hollow" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Hallowed Ground” (2024) is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a surreal portrait of a woman and a horse in a dark forest. About the...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Nameless Grace" (2022) By Alexandra Manukyan, Traditional Female Oil Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Alexandra Manukyan presents "A Heart Asunder" an exquisite oil on linen on wooden panel from 2022.This piece captures a fusion of traditional Armenian aesthetics with contemporary po...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Italian. 1871, paper, mixed media, 20.5x15 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Italian. 1871. paper, mixed media, 20.5x15 cm
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1870s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Jessica Leonard, "Indigo", 36x24 Equine Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Indigo", by artist Jessica Leonard is a 36x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a horse in black and white with cool tones th...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Winnie the Pooh - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realistic Girl Portrait
Located in Salzburg, AT
KAMIL LISEK (born in 1980) Studied under the guidance of prof. Maciej Świeszewski at the faculty of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated with distinction obta...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pedestrians, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Commuters on a Monday morning in midtown Manhattan stride purposefully through the city streets. Lost in thought about the past or the coming weekend, they fa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Adrian Rigby, "Grace of a Champion", American Pharoah Horse Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Grace of a Champion", is a 24x24 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby featuring a portrait of legendary Triple Crown winner, ...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early German Realistic Military Portrait of a Young Man (Georg Friedrich)
Located in Houston, TX
Realistic early German portrait painting of Georg Friedrich wearing his military uniform. The back features further documentation about the man's life and service. Currently hung in ...
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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Moments of Reflection Depicting a Woman Sitting by the Fire, Original Oil Paint
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to present a captivating painting by the artist Sam Uhrdin (1886-1964). This beautiful artwork depicts a woman from Dalarna, sitting in front of a warm, glowing fire. The entire painting is bathed in a soft, radiant light, particularly illuminating her face and traditional white/red attire. The woman appears contemplative, lost in thought, perhaps thinking of someone dear to her heart. She is depicted in a kitchen, taking a moment to relax after a day's chores in her home. Sam Uhrdin's artistic journey began in the early 1900s, he traveled to Stockholm in 1903 to further continue his studies in painting. He worked as a painter during the day and attended various evening schools in the evenings. In 1906, he journeyed to America to work as a sign painter, but he mainly ended up working as an upholsterer. Returning to Leksand in 1909 via London and Paris, his artistic talent gained recognition, and with the help of some patrons, he began studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1911, occasionally attending Althin's painting school in Stockholm. Financial circumstances cut his study time short, and his skill as a portrait painter earned him numerous portrait commissions, which further occupied his time. In 1921, Uhrdin received a scholarship from the Royal Academy, enabling him to embark on a study trip in 1922 to the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, which he had to cut short due to his wife's illness. He later visited places like Spain and Portugal. Uhrdin's breakthrough came with his portrait of the former Prime Minister Nils Edén, which he executed in 1919. In 1921, he portrayed the participants of the Swedish Academy. Among other representatives of official Sweden captured by Uhrdin were Gustav V, Manne Siegbahn, Ludvig Stavenow, and bishops Gottfrid and Einar Billing. In 1932, he held a solo exhibition at Konstnärshuset in Stockholm, and he participated in various exhibitions, including the Swedish Artists' Association in Stockholm in 1917, Swedish Art at Valand-Chalmers in Gothenburg in 1923, Dalarna Artists displayed at Liljevalchs Konsthall in 1936, and the National Museum's traveling exhibition "Barnet i konsten" (Children in Art...
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1940s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Game #2" Portrait Oil Painting 47" x 39" inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Game #2" Portrait Oil Painting 47" x 39" inch by Dmitriy Krestniy ATTENTION: Painting ships rolled in a tube. A look through Dmitriy’s designs reveals a glamorous, feminine, p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Lena" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Conrado López's "Lena," created in 2023, is an expressive acrylic and oil painting on canvas, measuring 60 x 60 cm (23.62 x 23.62 inches). This primary market artwork, made available...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Anamnesis" (2022) By J. Adam McGalliard, Original Pastel Illustration
Located in Denver, CO
"Anamnesis" (2022) by J. Adam McGalliard is an original, handmade pastel illustration that depicts a portrait of a woman looking up and out of a window. J. Adam McGalliard is a Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

"Lady in Red, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Suzy Smith's "Lady in Red" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine figure, in a formal red gown holding a cigarette. About the Artis...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel, Linen

Half Length Portrait of Mr. Robertson of Edinburgh
Located in Miami, FL
Half Length Portrait of Mr. Robertson Sir. Henry Raeburn ( Scottish 1756 - 1823 ) Half Length Portrait of Mr. Robertson 29x 24 Purchased, J Leger & Son,...
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18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vinyl - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realistic Girl Portrait
Located in Salzburg, AT
KAMIL LISEK (born in 1980) Studied under the guidance of prof. Maciej Świeszewski at the faculty of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated with distinction obta...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait, Classic Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2018 Style: Portrait, Surrealism, Subject: Portrait, Size: 11" x 11" x 1''...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Nox" (2023) By Allen Williams, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Nox" (2023) by Allen Williams is an original handmade oil painting that depicts a disturbing a uncanny portrait of a man on a dim gold background. Abo...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"2/3" by Conrado López, Original Oil and Acrylic Painting, Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
"2/3" by Conrado López is a delicate yet expressive 2024 artwork, utilizing acrylic, gold leaf and oil on a canvas sized at 15.75 x 15.75 in (40 x 40cm). This piece is a prime exa...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"KAMA SUTRA", surrealist oil painting, gender, sexuality, vagina dentata, myth
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"KAMA SUTRA", 2013, is an oil painting on canvas by artist Tslil Tsemet, and measures 57x39". Characteristic of the artist's best work, it's composed as a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Confident Figure - Original Figurative Abstract Man in Purple Suit on Blue Wall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iqi Qoror's surreal figurative paintings are arresting in their earthy palettes offset by pops of fluorescent textile embroidery. His artworks revolve around questions of trust, inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Wool, Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Enigmate Radiance (A portrait of Grace and Virtue) - 21st Century, Contemporary
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. An e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Sacred Heart, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Aixa Oliveras' (US based) "Sacred Heart" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a model's hands delicately holding pink flowers above her hea...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Dancing Lovers
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've blended abstract, figurative, and surreal elements to capture the fluid motion and raw emotion of an intimate dance. The intertwining forms, awash in shade...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Shepherd Boy with Dog late 19th Century Framed Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
This young shepherd clearly didn't want to pose for the artist, but something caught his attention, and in this expression and look, the artist masterfully depicted the whole range o...
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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, 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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