Medium Portrait Paintings

The 19th century American school portrait of a lady embodies the elegance and refinement of the era's portraiture. Painted with meticulous attention to detail, the portrait reflects ...

Portrait Of A Young Model Work On Paper Rutsch is always "scribbling and scrabbling." He is an artist of the purest breed—an artist who has no choice but to paint. He is a chosen traveler of the depths of existence; a man who follows a longing to explore his inner self and relate his findings with the energy and identity of the universe. The celebrated Austrian artist approaches painting and sculpture as he lives life—with the eyes of a child and the hand of a poet. Constantly in the quest for rhythms of form and vibrations of color, he catches those "sparks in the shadow" and evidences their fullest reality and beauty in his creations. Each of his paintings is a careful construction as it is a spontaneous act of love. While he might attribute certain artistic expressions to "coincidence," his inspiration comes from such diverse sources as: memories, dreams, sounds, numbers, telephone poles and drift wood. Rutsch has an affinity to vibrant colors, strong contours and rich brush strokes which are apparent in his oils, mixed media works and ink drawings. He has a sensitivity to the unusual, the discarded and a fondness for the ugly as well as the chaotic. These, he often transforms into poignant welded steel abstractions. Rutsch has an aversion to politics, citing dates and expounding upon honors achieved. There is no talk about 'profound symbolism' in his work and as Carlo McCormick writes in the introduction to Rutsch's monograph, "Meaning is not a seed that Rutsch plants, nurtures and then harvests. It is what grows wild in a volcanic swamp of fossilized, decaying and new-born fancies—as an afterthought and aftershock." Alexander Rutsch is not concerned with interpretations; he is, however, passionate about the process of making art and surrenders his entire being as an instrument to the act of creation. The geometry of his imagination overflows with figures, profiles and penetrating strong eyes—windows to a deeper place. Their vitality and sensuality pulsate through the "dreamscapes" of Rutsch's created worlds. At times romantic, yet always wild with energy, human forms and experiences are essential to the artist's vocabulary. The son of opera singers and a singer himself, Rutsch speaks of "the art of painting as the art of silence" and the job of the painter "to dedicate himself to the silence." He adds though, "that this silence is the greatest existing sound in the universe." One wonders why then, if painting is "the art of silence," that Rutsch's paintings scream with sound. Sometimes melancholy, sometimes sensual, sometimes dissonant and sometimes whispering, the rhythms are always rich in the celebration of life and our shared humanity. Painter, sculptor and poet, Rutsch's oeuvre over the past four decades is tremendous. Celebrated and collected especially in Vienna, Paris, Brussels and New York, he studied with renowned teachers like Boeckl and Dorowsky and collaborated with such geniuses as Salvador Dali. Having left Vienna in the fifties, Rutsch moved to Paris and took the city's art scene by storm. There, Picasso was so enthralled with a portrait Rutsch has done of him that, in a state of great excitement, he countersigned it. Biography Alexander Rutsch was born in Russia in 1916 but raised in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. After studying voice in Austria he became an opera singer like his parents, but after WWII, Rutsch's love for visual expression propelled him to change careers. He was a painter, sculptor, philosopher, musician, singer and poet. His life as a romantic is reflected in his work, as he sought to perfect his soul and humanity, "I paint my dreams," said Rutsch. "My dreams are color and life. They soar in my head like millions of symphonies. I can never stop building dreams." In 1952, after studying under Josef Dobrowsky, Josef Hoffmann and Herbert Boeckl at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, Alexander Rutsch received a scholarship to study in France. There he made contacts and began collaborations with his contemporaries, Picasso and Dali. Rutsch said of his experiences with Picasso, "Picasso played a short but important moment in my life in Paris that affected my entire artistic future. I learned from him that it is not important if art is not aesthetically finished. It can be raw, uncooked, rough. If an artist feels he has said it—it is not important to polish or finish it. Because of Picasso, I learned that if I don't feel the need to finish—I don't have to." In 1954 he exhibited his work at the Salon Artistique International de Saceux and won first prize for abstract painting, the first of may awards received during his prolific career. During the 13 years he lived in Paris, Rutsch exhibited in many prominent galleries there and throughout Europe. In 1958, The City of Paris awarded him the prestigious Arts, Science and Letters Silver Medal. In 1966, Jean Desvilles presented his prize winning film "Le Monde de Rutsch" at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Biennial. In 1968 Rutsch moved to Pelham, New York where he continued to work in his studio and exhibit in galleries and museums worldwide. Rutsch's work, as seen through his mastery of many art forms—sculpture, painting, print-making, and drawing, and a wide variety of other media has been described as "vibrating showers of lines, bold geometries, wounded anatomically rambling scrap-wood skeletons...

This contemporary vivid abstract portrait of a woman, infused with touches of expressionism and art brut, is a striking piece by French artist Natalya Mougenot. It forms part of her ...

" I Miti e la Danza" - Exhibition that was displayed in Milan on Via della Spiga, one of the most important streets for art, design, and fashion, in 2011. Subsequently, the artwork ...

A charming portrait depicting a lady in classic Victorian attire with a lace-collared dress, elaborate gold brooch with a chain and a choker with a heart pendant. Unsigned. Presented...

3912 19th Century Italian female portrait Image size 23x19.5

George Frederic Watts 1817-1904 British Portrait of Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone Oil on canvas This exceptional portrait captures the stately likeness of the famed “Gra...

John Baker’s “Layers of the Self” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 32 x 20 inches in greys, blacks and whites, with flesh tones. Although quite young, the gentleman has ...

Beagle Puppies In A Kennel, 19th Century English School Large 19th Century portrait of Beagle puppies in a kennel, oil on canvas. Good quality and condition circa 1880 kennel scene...

"Where Silence Meets Soul" is a contemplative piece that invites viewers to step into the sacred space within. This artwork was inspired by the idea that silence has the power to awa...

Title: Immaculate Conception Author: Anonymous Period: 20th Century Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in Signature: "Karmel" (lower right) Condition: Good Descr...

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Africa This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gall...

By The Light Of The Lantern, 19th Century European Oreintalist School Large 19th Century European Orientalist portrait of a woman at night illuminated by her lantern, oil on panel....

"Peace of Mind" Figurative Painting 31.5" x 31.5" inch by Karim Abd Elmalak Karim Abdel Malak's layered multi-media works are influenced by the old ...

Firmado en la parte inferior por el autor y fechado del año 1959 En la parte trasera, va nuevamente firmado y fechado del año 1959 Estado de conservación aceptable Se presenta enm...

This contemporary abstract expressive painting of a couple, "Forever with you," was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot A singular, soul-stirring ode to love and connection...

This contemporary expressive figurative piece, titled "Together in strength," was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and forms part of her intimate series dedicated to the the...

Alfred Jensen Untitled two sided painting, 1947 2-sided gouache painting on board (one portrait is vertical; the other horizontal) 29 × 23 7/20 inches Signed and dated in paint on th...

The present work is an excellent example of the paintings of Milwaukee artist Reginald K. Gee. Each of the four canvases that make up the work bear one of Gee's humorous, poetic titl...

Giuseppe Molteni (Affori (Milano), Italy, 1800 - Milano, Italy, 1867) Title: Portrait of a Woman Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 67 × 55 cm - with frame 91.5 x 80 cm ...

Medium: Oil on Canvas Used for signage and marketing purposes. Thanhardt-Burger carved gilt frame. Painting is fully conserved. Client / Usage: K...

A multicoloured oil portrait by Clifford Hanley, depicting a casual male motorist caught in heavy traffic. Signed and dated to the lower right-hand edge. With a second artwork by the...

A portion of each sale will be donated to the ACLU + NAACP JoAnne Artman Gallery proudly introduces America Martin’s new series "I See Heroes Everywhere." Addressing the theme of h...

"Buddhist Novice from a Tibetan Monastery" is a painting from the "Children of the World" series. "These children do not live with their parents, they hardly watch cartoons, do not ...

"Marilyn Monroe" is a painting by Maestro Vlado Vesselinov. About the painting: Style and Technic: POP ART, Contemporary, Acrylic paint, oil on canvas The painting is framed. The ...

This painting by a German artist S.V. Strauss captures a warm, rustic interior scene featuring a cheerful elderly man in traditional attire. He stands amidst an assortment of fresh p...

Nude In The Forest, 19th Century European School - early Christies stencil Large 18th Century European School portrait of a bride holding flowers, oil on canvas. Excellent quality ...

"Fillette à la pomme" is an Impressionist portrait oil on canvas painting by María Blanchard. The artwork is 28 1/4 x 23 5/8 inches and is 32 1/2 x 28 x 2 inches with the frame, weig...

Figural Nude Kidnapping, dated 1952 signed "Eric" Large mid 20th Century figural nude beach scene of various men kidnapping a woman on horseback, oil o...

A loose oil study of a young dark haired woman. The artist has left the portrait unfinished, showing under drawing and colour tests on the raw canvas. There is an official artist's s...

Lacazette Amelie (19th) Young Girl with a dove Oil on canvas signed upper left Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 56 X 37 cm Dim Frame : 74 X 57 cm Lacazette Amelie (19th) - ...

This contemporary expressive figurative piece, titled "Never Let Go," was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and forms part of her intimate series dedicated to the theme of Lo...

The scene holds you captive, whispering a story beneath its surface. One figure faces the viewer, her expression calm yet layered with unspoken meaning. The other, turned away, deepe...

Title: Pensive Woman Artist: Frederic Lloveras Herrera (1912–1983) Year: 1980 Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 28.7 x 23.6 in (73 x 60 cm) Support: Canvas, unframed Signature: Si...

An Allegory Of Marriage, 18th Century English School Large 18th Century English School allegory of marriage, oil on canvas. Rare allegory of life scene with two married couples on...

This intriguing British Edwardian figurative interior oil painting is by noted artist Arthur Croft Mitchell. It is entitled Two Worlds verso and dated as c1910. The composition of th...

KATARZYNA SZYDLOWSKA (born in 1969) Katarzyna Szydlowska studied at the European Academy of Arts under prof. Jerzy Duda Gracz, Antoni Fa?at and Franciszek S...

Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty" 1823 -1901 Painter of pretty girls often in Spain or Italy. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Society of British Artists. ...

Francesc Serra Castellet (1912-1976) - Girl - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 73x60 cm. Frameless. Biography: Francesc Serra Castellet. Barcelona 1912 - Tossa de Mar (Girona) 1976. ...

The creator creates every woman in a befitting form and structure. Each of them has a unique feature and body composition that is extremely positive and commendable and also a woman'...

"Longing Lover" Figurative Oil Painting 31" x 31" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher Abdel Zaher is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Helwan and has be...

Impressive modernist street scene painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period giltwood molding. Excellent condition,...

Wonderful impressionist painting. Full of light, color, and movement. "The Flamenco Dancer by J. Charles Arter ( American 1860-1923). Oil on canvas. Signed upper left. Circa 1900. Unframed. Born in Hanoverton, Ohio, Charles Arter studied in Cincinnati and Paris at the Academie Julian. He had studios in Venice, London and New York and painted portraits of many famous personages including Pope Pius X...

"Try a little tenderness" is an oil painting on canvas with gold leaf and acrylic paste, cm 60x70 The work intends to represent how we all need to be strong but never forget our tend...

Medium: Oil on Canvas Laid Down on Board Signature: Inscribed with Title (Lower Center) Joseph Christian Leyendecker created the Arrow Collar Man in 1905 for Cluette, Peabody & Comp...

Inspired by cinema, photography, music and literature, Monet has a natural connection and sense for the current society and his contemporaries. His signature conceptual assemblage of...

THE CHILDREN Size: 36.5 x 66 cm (including frame) Oil on board A richly textured and endearing mid century modernist style figurative portrait, painted in oil onto board. Rendered ...

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Adebayo Taiwo, ...

olio su tela, 62 x 51 cm (senza cornice) Il dipinto è stato per lungo attribuito alla mano di Francesco Gessi, allievo di Guido Reni, come riporta un'iscrizione a matita datata 1945...

This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery. The female icon in this painting is Ursula Andress. The painting is hand embellished with jewels, glitt...

"Fading into Stone 2" . Original, unique painting. oil on canvas, 80x60cm / 27.5x23.5in. Shipped stretched ready for display. “Fading into Stone 2”, suggests a continuation of the ...

Jose Mitjans Pico (1904-1991). Portrait of a Young Woman Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in, 27 x 23 in (framed). Signed right margin.

Title: Le Bouilt (The Boil) Author: Pedro Creixams (1893-1965) Date: 1928 Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 in (unframed) Signature: Signed on the front and back ...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "The Fleet" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivating original seasc...

After Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), "The Duke and Duchess of Osuna and Their Children", Oil on Canvas, 19th century, unsigned, giltwood frame. Image: 25.5" H x 17.5" W; frame:...

Woman in Apron, Knitting French artist, signed & dated oil on canvas, unframed dated 1943 canvas: 32 x 25.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: sound and good c...

Children Playing Of A Hillside, Near Cape Curig, Wales, 19th Century by Sidney Richard Percy (1821-1886) Large 19th Century view of children playing in a hillside near Capel Curig...