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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1970s
You Are the Answer When the Question Is About You
By John Casado
Located in Burlingame, CA
A portrait of a lady. Acrylic on paper 21.75 x 18 inches unframed and 29 x 25 framed, Part of the artist's new Face to Face series started in 2017 and featuring real and imagined ano...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Beth Dacey, "Waiting for Train", 40x30 Vintage Train Station Oil Painting
By Beth Dacey
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This interior painting, "Waiting for Train", is a 40x30 oil painting on canvas by artist Beth Dacey depicting multiple figures in an open train hall. Multiple figures are depicted in period specific wear standing staring away from the viewer. While other figures are caught in motion and a moment of time. Beth paints from old photographs, primarily from the 1950's and 1960's. She will crop out facial features of the people which allows the viewer to relate to the painting in their own way.
About the artist:
Beth Dacey has studied painting at the museum schools at the DeCordova, in Lincoln, MA and at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. She has a BA and MA from Boston College and, for a number of years, taught writing and literature there. She is a member of the SOWA Artists Guild and the Copley Society...
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Indian Woman" Street Scene in an Indian Market
Located in Austin, TX
By Bartolome Sastre
35" x 25.5" Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Diaphanous 2, Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Diaphanous 2" by Aiden Kringen (United States) is a handmadeacrylic and oil painting that depicts a female model with an abstracted background. It is unframed, but ready to hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
All By Myself
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the world of art, masterpieces have the ability to capture and convey a wide range of emotions and experiences. One such compelling artwork that has emerged is "All By Myself," created by the talented artist Olaosun Oluwapelumi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
self portrait with flowers oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Miquel Serrano (1912-1982) - Self-portrait - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 92x73 cm.
Frameless.
Josep Miquel Serrano, of a Santander family, was born in Barcelona in 1912 and die...
Category
1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Brown - Face, Woman, Painting, Striking, Large, Contemporary, Minimalist
Located in London, GB
Part of the Women Series.
She completed her master's studies in fine arts, painting department at the Faculty of fine arts in Belgrade, Serbia and she finished her undergraduate studies in 2018 at the Academy of Arts, painting department in Novi Sad...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Aromas of Spring, Portrait, Flowers, 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: 2017
Style: Impressionism
Title: Aromas of Spring
Size...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Synthesis 3, Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Synthesis 3" by Aiden Kringen (United States) is a handmade abstract acrylic and oil painting. It is unframed, but ready to hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Look See
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sena Tues is a talented artist who creates thought-provoking artworks that capture the essence of modern life. One of her latest works, "Look See", features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Alexander the Great Icon VI /// Contemporary Pop Art Classics Greek Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "Alexander the Great Icon VI"
Series: Icon
*Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso
Year: 2023
Me...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
Ukrainian woman
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
Ukrainian woman in folk clothes with ears of wheat
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Synthesis 4, Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Synthesis 4" by Aiden Kringen (United States) is a handmade abstract acrylic and oil painting. It is unframed, but ready to hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Inspiration, Portrait, 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: 2018
Style: Portrait Art
Title: Inspiration
Size: 23.5...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CASH OUT! (SCARFACE)
By Jozza
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media (acrylic paint with diamond dust) painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; hand signed and titled on verso by Jozza. Custom painted frame by Jozza. Canvas s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Series: Queen
Date: 2023
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions: 20" x 16"
Framed Dimensions: 25.25" x 21.25"
Signature...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gazing Through Ankara 4
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Gazing Through Ankara" is a captivating series of paintings that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and individuality of black African women through the exploration of eyewear and An...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
French Contemporary Art by Karine Bartoli - Surfers 02
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille where she graduated in 1997. Since then she has ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude on Armchair 2 original painting by Paula Craioveanu 20x20in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Nude on Armchair 2"
Part of my "Nude in Interior" series.
Original painting. size 20x20in / 51x51cm .
This is the second version of Nude in Armchair painted in a more free manner....
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Portrait of a Blue-Skinned Queen Adorned in Intricat Gold Jewelry
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Title: «Nefertiti»
Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, Portrait, modern
"She was and will continue to be the most beautiful woman of all times and peoples, without a doubt. Her popularity among the people did not fade with the exit from the historical stage of the reformer pharaoh."
The work is talking about a woman who is considered to be the most beautiful of all time and people, and her popularity has not diminished even after the exit of a reformer pharaoh from the historical stage. It suggests that her beauty is timeless and everlasting, and she is revered by people even in contemporary times. The description could be referring to a historical figure, possibly a queen or a renowned beauty.
Victoria Tsemka...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Mom - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Polish Young Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kasia Mazur is a very young artist, she is still studying painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, where she also lives. She has already had exhibit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Red - Face, Woman, Painting, Striking, Large, Contemporary, Minimalist
Located in London, GB
Part of the Women Series.
She completed her master's studies in fine arts, painting department at the Faculty of fine arts in Belgrade, Serbia and she finished her undergraduate studies in 2018 at the Academy of Arts, painting department in Novi Sad...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
CAPTAIN AMERICA (WITH WONDERWOMAN)
By Jozza
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; signed and titled on verso by Jozza. Canvas is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Kate Moss Icon IX /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Fashion Model Painting Canvas
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "Kate Moss Icon IX"
Series: Icon
*Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso
Year: 2023
Medium: Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Canvas size: 54" x 50"
Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist himself. In mint condition
Shipping: This painting will be shipped canvas rolled with its stretcher bars to greatly reduce shipping cost and ensure its safety during transport
Notes:
Though possibly appearing yellow, Graves has used iridescent bright gold paint for this artwork.
Katherine Ann Moss (1974-) is an English model and businesswoman. Born in Croydon, Greater London, she was recruited as a model in 1988 at age 14 by Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm Model Management. Arriving at the end of the "supermodel era", Moss rose to fame in the mid 1990s as part of the heroin chic...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
Strawberry Land - 21st Century Contemporary Painting
Located in Vienna, AT
Strawberry Land (Erdbeerland) - 21st Century Contemporary Painting
Painting is rolled up and has to be put on a stretcher.
Catharina Bond‘s work deals with culturally constructed pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Despair, Painting. Oil on Canvas Mounted on a stretcher
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Despair, 2023 By Juan C. Estrada
Acrylic on Canvas
Mounted on a stretcher
48 in. H x 36 in. W
Unique
These twin pieces are part of an exploration I’ve been working on about differe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Playing around- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait of a woman
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Alejandro Casanova
Playing around
100 x 100 cm
oil on canvas
The Spanish artist Alejandro Casanova lives and works in Tenerife, where he moved afte...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Friends, Portrait with Zebras, Original Elegant Painting Pink Colors on Paper
Located in Sempach, LU
"Friends" original acrylic painting on paper 70x52 cm. The artwork is unframed.
The artwork is signed, dated and titled. Original artwork has signed certificate of Authenticity.
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Audrey Hepburn as Ariane Farrell, Original art, still-life, Pop art, Abstract
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
Original
Digitally produced painting on Canvas
Image size: H:147 cm x W:147 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:147 cm x W:147 cm x D:1cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that insitu image...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Digital
The Scene
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A black and white pointillism feminist figurative painting of Marie Antoinette by artist Maurizio Battifora on view at the "GO LOCO" exhibition at M...
Category
2010s Pointillist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Figurative Portrait Dario Agrimi Bianco Walking Lady Oil Painting Black White
Located in Napoli, IT
Eclectic artist, born in Atri in Abruzzo in 1980, he works in the field of contemporary art with conceptual creations from the age of 18 years. He currently lives in Puglia.
In his s...
Category
2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Invisible Women Vermell
Located in New York, NY
Angels Grau is a Catalan artist who spends her time between Barcelona, New York, and a small village located in the breathtaking Priorat, one of the most n...
Category
2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Laid Paper
French School - Portrait PS 122 Living Yugen - Oil Painting 21th - Large
Located in Sempach, LU
Portrait of a woman with blue hair with a crown of flowers.
Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on 3D canvas extra thick 70 x 50cm (25,5x19,7 inch)
》》R E A D Y -- T O -- H A N G《《
❶...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Summer end- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a woman
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Victor Schegin 'Seehund'
Summer end
130 x 97 cm
oil on canvas
The French artist Victor Schegin 'Seehund' lives and works in Paris.
At the age of 15, young Victor discovered tagging...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Female Figurative/Western Pop Art_Acrylic_Desert Darlings I, Anja Van Herle
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
ANJA VAN HERLE
"Desert Darlings I (Single Panel)"
Acrylic on Panel
50 x 30 inches
Born in Belgium in 1969, Anja Van Herle combines a European sense of high fashion in her artwork w...
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Romantic Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog painting bathed in Caravaggio light
Located in Charleston, US
This dog painting is of a regal tri-color Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by romantic realist Faith Cameron Semmes. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is bathed in "Caravaggio light" w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Koordinator - Oil on Canvas by Bernhard Gillesen - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Koordinator is an artwork realized by Bernhard Gillesen (Düsseldorf 1952 - Trevi 2023) in 1976.
Oil on Canvas cm. 120x100 cm.
Hand signed, dated and titled on rear.
Good condition...
Category
1970s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Blue Dream", Contemporary, Figurative, Oil Painting, Canvas, Abstract, Texture
By Victor Wang
Located in St. Louis, MO
“My path through life has been adventurous, exciting, and dream-like. My experience of settling into America in search of better opportunities has been both challenging and inspiring...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Cup of my Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The Cup of my love is a painting by Chima Theophilus, depicting an African woman with a teacup.
Her hair is made of grapefruits and flowers, signifyi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
More Like This
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork "More Like This" by Sena Tues depicts a stylish young man with his hair platted and sunglasses on. The artwork is a vibrant and striking representation of youth, style, and confidence. The use of bold colors and detailed lines captures the essence of the subject, making it a memorable piece of art.
The first thing that catches the eye in "More Like This" is the subject's hair. The plaited hair adds a unique and stylish touch to the young man's appearance. The artist has taken great care in capturing the intricate details of each strand of hair, giving the artwork a sense of realism and depth.
The subject's sunglasses add another layer to the artwork. They reflect the surroundings, making it seem like the young man is looking out into the world with a sense of curiosity and confidence. The use of sunglasses also adds an air of mystery to the artwork, making the viewer wonder what the young man might be thinking or feeling.
The artist's use of color is also noteworthy in "More Like This". The bright and bold hues of blue, and orange used in the artwork create a sense of energy and vitality. They bring the artwork to life and give it a sense of movement and vibrancy.
"More Like This" is not just a portrait of a stylish young man; it is also a representation of youth culture and the desire to stand out and be different. The subject's hair, sunglasses, and overall appearance are all elements that reflect this desire for uniqueness and individuality.
In conclusion, "More Like This" by Sena Tues is a striking piece of art that captures the essence of youth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Woman with Deep Thought (Feminine Epidemic Series) II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This is a universal problem that needs to be addressed, firstly in law 70% of woman has no right, and moreover, in the past and in some culture, your parent choose who you ought to marry and you can never say no... some mentality were been driven by poverty, and moreover, we also have this cultural belief that a girl supposed to be in his husband’s house, they don’t have right to education, they are not supposed to be in power.
Painting
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
About Artist
Oluwatosin Ogunniyi is a young talented artist born in 1998 around the rural rusty roof of Eruwa town. that hail from Eruwa Oyo state Nigeria. He had his (ND) National diploma at Ibarapa Polytechnic Eruwa where he studied fine Art, and he currently studying for a degree in creative Art at the University of Lagos
He continues his quest for knowledge as he had his industrial training at Oluwole...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
MARILYN BROKEN GLASS #4
By Jozza
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting with diamond dust on canvas. Hand signed on front; signed and titled on verso by Jozza. Canvas is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Woman in Sunlight, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Muradyan
Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Year: 2023
Style: Impressionism,
Subject: Woman in Sunlight,
Size: 22" x 25" x ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Contemporary Art by Karine Bartoli - Promenade des Anglais
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille where she graduated in 1997. Since then she has ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Imke- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait of a young Ginger Girl
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Imke
16 x 16 cm ( it will be delivered framed/ frame is included: size with frame 18 x 18 cm )
Acrylic paint on wood
The Dutch artist Jantina Peperkamp likes to paint portraits of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Regal Beauty 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Regal Beauty 1 is an oil painting that showcases the elegance and majesty of a black African woman. The subject is depicted with an afro hairstyle and a tribal mark on her face, which highlights her cultural identity and connection to her African roots. The Ankara fabric provides the backdrop, adding texture and depth to the piece and making the subject stand out even more. The oil on Ankara fabric medium creates a stunning visual effect, bringing out the richness of the colors and capturing the subject's beauty and strength. This painting serves as a tribute to the beauty, elegance, and resilience of African women and is a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural appreciation and representation.
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
Bakare Babatunde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fabric
Framed 20th Century Oil - Native Mother & Child
Located in Corsham, GB
A large, figurative portrait of a mother and child, boldly painted in warm colours with sgraffito. Unsigned. Well presented in a striking black frame. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
HI
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
Shipped well protected, unframed
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Permanent Marker
Cosmic Groove- Vivid and colorful cool toned pop art painting of Jimi Hendrix
Located in West Hollywood, CA
ABOUT THE ARTWORK - This painting is a depiction of the late musician, "Jimi Hendrix", an icon, blessing the Universe with the sanity of his music, losing his mind in the moment.
Th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Peace of Mind" Painting 31.5" x 31.5" inch by Karim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Peace of Mind" Painting 31.5" x 31.5" inch by Karim Abd Elmalak
Karim Abdel Malak's layered multi-media works are influenced by the old masters.
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Oil
Dakini, Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art portrait master
Located in Dallas, TX
MICHELE MIKESELL
b. 1973, Alabama, USA
In 2002, Michele Mikesell earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in graphic design from Texas Women's University in Denton, TX. Mikesel...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Making Firends", Galina Pshenitsina, Post-War, Figurative, Oil/Canvas, 37x44in.
Located in Dallas, TX
Galina Vasilevna Pshenitsina was born in 1940 in the town of Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod). She began her studies at the Art School named after Johanson in St. Petersburg. In 1959, she...
Category
Early 2000s Post-War Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cara Delevingne Icon XVI /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Painting Fashion Model
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "Cara Delevingne Icon XVI"
Series: Icon
*Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso
Year: 2023
Mediu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
Exhilaration
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting "Exhilaration" depicts a black African woman who is radiating with joy and happiness, and it can serve as a reminder to individuals that there are moments of pure joy an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Fabric
Water Carrier, Portrait, Still Life, 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: 2012
Style: Portrait Surrealism
Title: Water Carrier
S...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charlie Playing, Arie Singing
By Thelma Appel
Located in New York, NY
Thelma Appel
Charlie Playing, Arie Singing, 2020
Acrylic on canvas.
Hand signed by the artist on the front; signed, titled and dated by the artist on the back
20 × 16 × 1/2 inches
F...
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Realistic detailed oil painting of a Maine Coon cat painting in frame
Located in Charleston, US
Beth de Loiselle's "Maine Coon" , a detailed realist cat painting of a Maine Coon cat with a trompe l'oeil gold frame on a black background. The friendly Maine Coon cat is one of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shop Antique and Vintage Portrait Paintings
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.
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