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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Expressionist
Star Girl 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting depicts the enthusiasm, strength, and passion in getting things done with the readiness to achieve the dream of their talent and charisma Shipping Procedure Ships in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Two Girls in School, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Two Girls in School" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 36" x 40.25" oil on board portrait of two figures is painted in a vibrant color palette. The painting is framed in a new, black wood frame and signed "Harmon" on verso. There is a second portrait the artist painted on the back of the painting. Figurative expressionism in the style of Alice Neel. Bernard Harmon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Harmon was primarily a portrait painter and a well loved teacher in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School and Temples Tyler School of Art, Harmon traveled extensively in Europe and South America. Beloved by many, Harmon taught in the Philadelphia School District for 32 of his 54 years of life. Beginning his career as an art teacher at West Philadelphia High School, in the early 1960s he became one of the district's artists in residence, traveling from school to school to demonstrate for students how an artist works. Returning to the classroom, Harmon joined the art department at Central High School where he taught for 14 years and became an innovator in art curriculum, developing a program offering advanced placement art classes to gifted students. In his final years Harmon became a supervisor, mentoring teachers and overseeing programs in the Philadelphia school systems District #1. During his short life Harmon taught collage preparatory art classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, summer classes at the University of the Arts, and a Saturday program for gifted children at Drexel University. Among Harmon's portraits were commissioned by Philadelphia Jazz organist Jimmy Smith and Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He organized many early shows such as the "Afro American Artists...
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1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Olympia-Lipa
Located in Sempach, LU
the picture is written in the style of pop art. This is a very bright work and will look great in any most expensive interior. The heroine of the picture Lipa-Olympia is my respect f...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

figurative painting with a naked beauty and flowers delicate flowers
Located in Sempach, LU
the picture is beautiful. If you love flowers this is the picture for you. Tenderness and love.
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ogumola
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 Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Les Pierrots by André Braunecker - Oil on paper 50x65 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil paint on paper with glass and frame. Signed and certified by the artist.
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1960s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Modernist Portrait of Chaim Weizmann President of Israel Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Alfred Aaron Wolmark (1877 – 1961) was a painter and decorative artist. He was a Post Impressionist and a pioneer of the New Movement in Art. He was born Aaron Wolmark into a Jewish family in Warsaw, Poland who were amongst the many subsequently fleeing the pogroms of Eastern Europe. The family moved to Devon when he was six before moving to Spitalfields, East London, there along with many other Jewish immigrant émigré families. He became a British citizen in 1894. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools and exhibited there from 1901-1936. (1895-8 (1st Silver Medallist for Drawing). There he took the name Alfred Wolmark, by which he is known. Returning briefly to Poland in 1903, he painted works based his Jewish identity and faith, refraining from depicting the persecution and anti-Semitism his family witnessed on the continent and idealising the peaceful and contemplative elements of his religion. His first one-man exhibition was held at the Bruton Galleries in 1905. In July 1911, after an artistic epiphany on honeymoon in Concarneau, Brittany, he became influenced by modern French painting, his colour palette and style became post impressionist, and Wolmark jettisoned his early methods in favour of the pioneering 'colourist' path that he followed for the next two decades of his working life. He was a British fauvist and pitched his tonal divisions to a higher key than any of his contemporaries. Wolmark kept to traditional genre, and transformed his subjects through the use of flattened forms, built up with a heavy impasto. His daring use of bright colour on some paintings such as "An Arrangement: Group of Nudes" demonstrate a skillset akin to Andy Warhol and earned him the title of ‘The Colour King’. the early colourist, Alfred Wolmark, the so-called father of the ‘Whitechapel Boys’. This group includes painters David Bomberg, Mark Gertler and Jacob Kramer, as well as (by association) the sculptor Jacob Epstein, First World War poet-painter, Isaac Rosenberg, and the only ‘Whitechapel Girl’ Clare Winsten...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gallant
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 Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Arc of Glory
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This Painting is part of the 'self confidence' series. The artist believes self-confidence is the breeze that carries us beyond the limitations of doubt, unveiling the brilliance of our true potential. He worked on bold and solitary figures in this series because He believed every human has a unique superpower (that which lies within them). In "Arc of Glory", the artist masterfully encapsulates the essence of his "Self Confidence" series, where he delicately weaves together themes of elegance, strength, and introspection. The artwork is not only an aesthetic delight but a profound introspection into the core of human existence, evoking a profound resonance with all who lay their eyes upon it. 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 Gallery) About Artist Olaniyi Omotayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

'The Market Seller in Nice' French Vintage Gouache Painting
Located in London, GB
'The Market Seller in Nice', gouache on paper, by Alfred Salvignol (circa 1950s). The role of women as support to their families has been both very important and highly undervalued b...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

TELAPATÍA O CASCADA DE SONIDO
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
This unique painting begins with her new ZIGZAG series in which we can see her surrealist airs shared with her colleague and ex-husband Pedro Friedeberg, like all the works of art by...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Portrait Oil Painting - Paul
Located in Bristol, GB
PAUL Size: 58.5 x 53 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A striking and expressive mid-century portrait painting, executed in oil onto canvas. The composition depicts a male figure ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Librarian
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting captures the reading nature of a young Nigerian girl in a private library. The aim of this is to encourage the younger generation not to give up on our reading culture which seems to be fading away gradually. 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 Gallery) Muideen Abdulkadir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Rhythm of Elegance
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Victim (Boy)
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 Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

'Father' Portrait Oil On Canvas by Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Artist Duan Z. Born in 1955 in Yunnan, renowned Chinese Opera Figure Painter, Educator, Playwright, and Producer. Mr. Duan serves as Director of the Chinese Dramatic Literature Soci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Patterns and Shapes, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Patterns and Shapes" is a portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 40" x 36" oil on board portrait is painted in a vibrant color palette. "St...
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1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Olympia-Lipa, Comic Figurative Painting French Style by Natalie Shiporina
Located in Sempach, LU
I would like to write a couple of words about the Heroine of my paintings - LIPOCHKA. "I'm Lipochka, hello!" - that's how she used to introduce herself to men. By passport - Olympia....
Category

2010s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ode to Self
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Ode to Self" offers a striking tableau that immediately draws the viewer's attention. At its core stands an enigmatic woman exuding an aura of self-assured elegance. She is depicted wearing an ensemble that intertwines contemporary fashion with timeless grace, hinting at a deep appreciation for both tradition and modernity. Her confident stance and poised expression exude an undeniable sense of self-assurance. Olaniyi Omotayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Portrait of a Woman with Brown Hair on a Red Background in Acrylic
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with Brown Hair on a Red Background in Acrylic on Artist's Board Portrait of a woman in the style of Amedeo Modigliani by an unknown artist (20th century). The w...
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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board

Victim (Meet James)
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 Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Not Speaking, Expressionist Portrait of Mother and Son by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Not Speaking" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 36" x 40" oil on board portrait of a mother and her son is painted in a vibrant color pale...
Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Karo Mkrtchyan "Countess" Original Oil on Canvas, 1986
Located in Pasadena, CA
Amazing Portrait of an Anonymous Countess by Karo Mkrtchryan, 64cmx75cm Framed, Signed and dated,, 1986 Provenance : Estate and Family of the Artist, Glendale, California. Sold w...
Category

1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait, 20th Century Female Artist Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas, on board Image size: 10 3/4 x 12 inches (27.25 x 30.5 cm) Original frame The Artist Joan Fairfax Whiteside was a prodigious artist and illustrator. Born into an emin...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Obiajulu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork paints a vivid picture of "Obiajulu," a young African girl who has weathered the storms of life and emerged stronger. Despite encountering tough times throughout her life's journey, she stands tall, refusing to be crushed by her fears. Akachukwubuikem masterfully captures the essence of her unwavering spirit and indomitable courage, as evidenced by her defiant laughter in the face of adversity. "Obiajulu" takes pride in the color of her skin, emphasizing the unapologetic celebration of her identity and heritage. In a world that often struggles to appreciate the beauty of diversity, her unwavering self-assurance becomes an inspiring beacon of hope. The artist's attention to this detail amplifies the artwork's powerful message, reminding viewers of the importance of embracing one's cultural roots and appreciating the beauty of individual uniqueness. Through her determination, the young lady in the painting emerges as a symbol of perseverance. Her sheer willpower propels her forward, surmounting each challenge with grace and tenacity. Akachukwubuikem's brush strokes convey the strength and resolve she possesses, resonating with viewers and drawing them into her captivating narrative. The tears that "Obiajulu" sheds guarantee her comfort, suggesting that vulnerability can be a source of strength. Her ability to express her emotions openly is a testament to her authenticity and emotional intelligence. The artwork gently reminds us that allowing ourselves to feel and express our emotions is an essential aspect of the human experience, granting us solace and growth in the face of difficulties. Amidst the struggles of a poverty-stricken childhood in Africa, "Obiajulu" remains cheerful, her smile illuminating the canvas. This infectious joy reflects her unshakable optimism, a quality that has enabled her to transcend the limitations imposed by her circumstances. The artist's depiction of her radiant smile serves as a powerful symbol of hope, inspiring viewers to find light even in the darkest moments. The artwork poignantly suggests that "Obiajulu's" hard work will eventually lead to the honor she so rightfully deserves. Her unwavering commitment to her dreams and aspirations is the driving force behind her journey toward success. As viewers reflect on the painting, they are encouraged to recognize that hard work, dedication, and perseverance are the building blocks of achievement and personal growth. "Obiajulu" stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of optimism. Her journey, depicted through Akachukwubuikem's artistry, serves as a reminder that adversity can be overcome with determination and a positive outlook. The artwork inspires viewers to confront their challenges with a similar unwavering spirit, knowing that the joy that lies ahead is worth every trial faced. In conclusion, "Obiajulu" is a masterpiece that weaves together a captivating narrative of a young lady's triumph over adversity. Her resilience, courage, and radiant smile serve as an inspiration to all, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. Rogers Akamike Akachukwubuikem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beautiful Buttercup "Self-Made VIII"
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Beautiful Buttercup shows a fashionable young woman on a bicycle. "Self-Made" is a captivating series of artwork created by the talented artist Alawaye Tope...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic

African Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The title of the painting, "African Radiant," captures the essence of the woman's beauty and spirit. She exudes a sense of joy and inner radiance that is infectious, and her confident gaze and proud stance suggest a deep sense of pride in her heritage and culture. Overall, "African Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy" is a powerful celebration of the beauty and resilience of black African women. It invites viewers to revel in the richness and diversity of African culture and appreciate the strength and joy inherent in the African spirit. 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Purity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Purity" is a mesmerizing artwork that encapsulates the strength, grace, and inherent beauty of a black African woman. Through her direct gaze, the white dove, and the vibrant colors, the painting invites contemplation about the purity of the human spirit, the harmonious connection between humanity and nature, and the celebration of diversity and individuality. 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

Canvas, Oil

Child Resting in Chair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Child Resting in Chair" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 41" x 35.75" oil on board portrait is painted in a vibrant color palette. The painting is framed in a new, black wood frame and signed "Harmon" on verso. Figurative expressionism in the style of Alice Neel. Bernard Harmon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Harmon was primarily a portrait painter and a well loved teacher in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School and Temples Tyler School of Art, Harmon traveled extensively in Europe and South America. Beloved by many, Harmon taught in the Philadelphia School District for 32 of his 54 years of life. Beginning his career as an art teacher at West Philadelphia High School, in the early 1960s he became one of the district's artists in residence, traveling from school to school to demonstrate for students how an artist works. Returning to the classroom, Harmon joined the art department at Central High School where he taught for 14 years and became an innovator in art curriculum, developing a program offering advanced placement art classes to gifted students. In his final years Harmon became a supervisor, mentoring teachers and overseeing programs in the Philadelphia school systems District #1. During his short life Harmon taught collage preparatory art classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, summer classes at the University of the Arts, and a Saturday program for gifted children at Drexel University. Among Harmon's portraits were commissioned by Philadelphia Jazz organist Jimmy Smith and Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He organized many early shows such as the "Afro American Artists...
Category

1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Israeli Rabbis Dancing in Jerusalem, Judaica, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Moshe Katz (Romanian Israeli), 1937- an Israeli citizen, studied art at the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem, as well as at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. Although not an expo...
Category

20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Girl with Ribbon in Hair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Girl with Ribbon in Hair" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 40" x 35.75" oil on board portrait is painted in a vibrant color palette and l...
Category

1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Black Pose
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Black Pose for Beauty, Elegance, and More Black pose for beauty, elegance, and grace, A stance that defies and leaves a lasting trace. It speaks of strength and dignity too, A symbol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Modernist Israeli Rabbis Dancing in Jerusalem, Judaica, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Moshe Katz (Romanian Israeli), 1937- an Israeli citizen, studied art at the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem, as well as at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. Although not an expo...
Category

20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Portrait of Young Girl Gouache Painting by Max Moreau
By Max Moreau
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s portrait, gouache on paper painting by Belgian artist Max Moreau (1902 - 1992). A finely detailed portrait of a lovely young girl looking like a good child from the period right after WWII. Moreau captures the sweet expression, soft features, and calm, well-mannered demeanor of that child. Hand-signed and dated on the bottom right corner. The artist demonstrates incredible skill in detailing this portrait with gouache and watercolor. This skill has made his portraits so desirable for international collectors. The painting still has its original elegant mahogany carved frame with glass protection. Measurements: With frame: 25.19 in wide (64 cm) x 30.32 in high (77 cm) x 2.38 in deep (6 cm). Opening view: 19.69 in wide (50 cm) x 24.50 in high (62 cm). Note: Max Leon Moreau (1902 - 1992) Moreau is a highly acclaimed artist born in Belgium. He is best known for his loosely brushed street scenes of Paris, Granada, and North Africa and his revealing portraits of met characters during his foreign travels. Taught to paint by his father, the family moved to Paris, where he made copies of paintings at the Louvre Museum. Later Moreau and his family lived in Tunisia and Morocco before settling in Granada, Spain. Following his death in 1992, his home was converted into a museum dedicated to his life and work. His paintings are internationally collected and appear at auction in major international houses. Max spent his last 30 years living in his Moorish-style house in Granada, which upon his death, was bequeathed to the City of Granada along with the contents of his studio and artwork. The City of Granada has turned his home into a museum showcasing his paintings, studio, and private life. The main building of the Casa Museo Max Moreau houses an exhibition space that takes us on a journey through his most common themes: portraits, still-life, and landscapes, represented through oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings on paper. There is also a series of models for theatre creations that illustrate his interest and relationship to the scenic arts (he was involved in many productions as an actor, playwright, musician, and set designer). The building is an original from the region of Albayzín and is popularly known as Carmen. Does the name come from the Arabic word Karm which means vine, orchard, or garden.?The second building houses his studio, remained untouched: the easel next to the window, a piano with scores, and a collection of oriental objects...
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1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Vintage Mid-Century Framed Figurative Oil Painting - Double Sided Portrait I
Located in Bristol, GB
DOUBLE SIDED PORTRAIT I Size: 48 x 30cm unframed Oil on board An intriguing double sided oil on board: one side depicts a pair of women looking into a book, and the other side featu...
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid-century, Modern British portrait of a lady in pale pink hat by Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An elegant and intimate portrait of a young lady in a pale pink hat gazes out beyond the frame. She wears a simple white summer dress and a beaded necklace around her neck. Rich stri...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French Modernist Painting Rosey Cheeked Brunette Woman Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tears whic...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

School Girl, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"School Girl" is a portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 41.75" x 35.75" oil on board portrait is painted in a vibrant color palette. The p...
Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid 20th Century French Portrait Young Lady with Alsatian Dog oil on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Favourite Pet, portrait of young lady with Alsatian dog. French Schoo, signed indistinctly, dated 1940 oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 29 inches c...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Self Portrait, 20th Century Jewish Artist Oil Painting
By Carl Felkel
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed bottom right Image size: 13 1/2 x 17 inches (34.25 x 43 cm) Contemporary frame The Artist Painter Carl Friedrich Felkel was born in 1896, in Stockerau, near Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria) and was probably of Jewish descent. He initially studied under Walter Thor...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Karo Mkrtchyan "The Phenomenon" Original Oil on Canvas, 1978
Located in Pasadena, CA
"The Phenomenon" by Karo Mkrtchryan, Oil On Canvas 64cm X 75cm, Framed, Signed and dated,, 1978 Provenance : Estate and Family of the Artist, Glendale, California. Sold with COA ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Framed Figurative Oil Painting - Double Sided Portrait II
Located in Bristol, GB
DOUBLE SIDED PORTRAIT II Size: 48 x 30cm unframed Oil on board An intriguing double sided oil on board: one side depicts a pair of women looking into a book, and the other side feat...
Category

1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

In My Pride 1
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait - Oil Painting on Cardboard - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original oil painting on cardboard, realized by an anonymous artists of the early 20th Century. Sheet size: 13 x 7.5 Good conditions with a trace of time. the artw...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Oil

French Modernist Goulash Painting Multi-color Portrait Of Blonde Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

20th Century French Modernist Gouache Painting Portrait Of Inspector In His Hat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed double sided original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuf...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Striped Dress and Boy, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Striped Dress and Boy" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 41.75" x 35.75" oil on board portrait of two figures is painted in a vibrant colo...
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1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Signed Oil Figures Apple Harvest Banquet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Apple Harvest (with further image verso) French School, mid 20th century signed front and back oil on board, unframed board: 26 x 21.5 inches provenance: private collection, Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arike
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Arike" is a powerful artwork created by Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace that captures the essence of human emotions and experience. The piece is a mixed-media artwork that uses acrylic, and fabrics to create a stunning visual display. The artwork depicts a young woman gazing off into the distance, lost in thought. Her eyes are expressive, and her expression is contemplative as if she is reflecting on something deeply personal. The title of the artwork, "Arike," is a Yoruba name that means "someone who we have encountered and chosen to care for." This name is significant because it suggests that the woman in the artwork is someone who has had a profound impact on the artist's life, and the artwork is a tribute to her. The use of traditional African clothing in the artwork is also significant. It speaks to the artist's cultural heritage and identity and adds a layer of meaning to the piece. Overall, "Arike" is a stunning piece of artwork that captures the complexity and depth of human experience. The use of mixed media, traditional African aesthetics, and the contemplative expression on the woman's face all contribute to making this artwork a powerful visual display. Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace has created a masterpiece that speaks to the human condition and the importance of connecting with others. 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 Gallery) About Artist Anjolaoluwa Arike Fatunmbi is an artist based in the southwest city of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Her medium of art is expressed in traditional Adire and Ankara fabric with a blend of acrylic on canvas. Her journey into art began at an early stage while watching her father work on various forms of art as a seasoned professional. For, Arike, Art was second nature as she lived and dreamed of art in an environment beaming with top professionals and ardent art enthusiasts. As she advanced in age with a broader exposure to the vicissitudes of life and a deeper understanding of how human nature transcends and reinvents in a constantly changing circle, her works are consciously impacted by her cultural roots and personal experiences. Arike’s textile art is composed of intricate compositions of layers of fabric, flowery patterns, and detailed attention to the markings of the female features. Her pieces are reflective of her personality as she loves to incorporate vibrant colors and whimsical designs. With her early start in the Art scene, Arike has been able to apprentice under renowned masters in the Art sector like the globally acclaimed proponent of Contemporary Black Art, Oluwole Omofemi. Her work was selected for the prestigious Art fellowship themed: Telling textile tales. The program sponsored by the British Council had in attendance notable heavyweights like Uzoma Samuel and Laura Jones among other participants. She successfully presented papers on the forms of Art she practice and the ethics guiding her creative enterprise. She has also been greatly inspired by leading female artists in the likes of Marcellina Akpojotor, Bisa Butler...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Fabric, Acrylic

Eniyan (Human) 7
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Eniyan is what we call human in my dialect Which means (created to make choices) The choices we make in life determine who we become and what we achieve We should always make good ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Roman Soldier in Armour Signed French Symbolist Oil Painting Head Portrait Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man dressed as a Roman Soldier French artist, mid 20th century signed oil on paper stuck on board, unframed board: 16.5 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, Fran...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Red Card
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Yellow Card" is a thought-provoking artwork created by Ogunniyi Oluwatosin, a Nigerian artist who uses her art to explore social issues. The artwo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic

Victim (When They See Us)
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 Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

In Surprised Mood, Dry Pastel on Paper by Artist Jogen Chowdhury "In Stock
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jogen Chowdhury In Surprised Mood, Dry Pastel on Paper 10 x 6.3 inches , 2022 ( Framed & Delivered ) Style : He has immense contribution in inspiring young artists of India. Jogen ...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Untitled
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 Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

All Time Adored
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a realm of canvas and color, Where dreams and emotions unfurl, Lies a masterpiece, captivating and tender, Artistry called "All Time Adored." "All Time Adored," a tribute to prof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

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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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