Medium Portrait Paintings

Oksana Domnytska "Untitled"

Portrait, figure, narrative, interior. Oil on canvas.

An original, circa 1970, oil on canvas painting by listed Northern artist Harry Rutherford. A fine example of a Modern British portrait. In fine untouched condition and framed in a p...

English School, (circa 1600) Portrait of William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke Oil on panel, oval Image size: 29¼ x 23⅞ inches Painted wooden frame Provenance: 176, Collection of Francis Greville, 1st Earl of Warwick. The Trustees of the Lord Brooks’ Settlement, (removed from Warwick Castle). Sotheby’s, London, 22nd March 1968, lot 81. Painted onto wooden panel, this portrait shows a dark haired gentleman in profile sporting an open white shirt. On top of this garments is a richly detailed black cloak, decorated with gold thread and lined with a sumptuous crimson lining. With the red silk inside it’s all very expensive and would fall under sumptuary laws – so this is a nobleman of high degree. It’s melancholic air conforms to the contemporary popularity of this very human condition, evident in fashionable poetry and music of the period. In comparison to our own modern prejudices, melancholy was associated with creativity in this period. This portrait appeared in the earliest described list of pictures of Warwick castle dating to 1762. Compiled by collector and antiquary Sir William Musgrave ‘taken from the information of Lord & Lady Warwick’ (Add. MSS, 5726 fol. 3) is described; ‘8. Earl of Essex – an original by Zuccharo – seen in profile with black hair. Holding a black robe across his breast with his right hand.’ As tempting as it is to imagine that this is a portrait of Robert Devereux, the 2nd Earl Essex, we might take this with a pinch of salt. Its identification with this romantic and fatal Elizabethan might well have been an attempt to add romance to Warwick Castle’s walls. It doesn’t correspond all that well with Essex’s portraits around 1600 after his return from Cadiz. Notably, this picture was presumably hung not too far away from the castle’s two portraits of Queen Elizabeth I. The first, and undoubtedly the best, being the exquisite coronation portrait that was sold by Lord Brooke in the late 1970s and now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. The second, described as being ‘a copy from the original at Ld Hydes’, has yet to resurface. The portrait eventually ended up being hung in the State Bedroom of Warwick Castle. Archival documents present one other interesting candidate. The Greville family’s earliest inventory of paintings, made in 1630 at their home Brooke House in Holborn, London, describes five portraits of identified figures. All five belonged to the courtier, politician and poet Sir Fulke Greville (1554-1628), 1st Baron Brooke, and were hung in the ‘Gallerie’ of Brooke House behind yellow curtains. One of them was described as being of ‘Lord of Pembrooke’, which is likely to have been William Herbert (1580-1630), 3rd Earl of Pembroke. William was the eldest son of Greville’s best friend’s sister Mary Sidney, and was brought up in the particularly literary and poetically orientated household which his mother had supported. Notably, the 3rd Earl was one of the figures that Shakespeare’s first folio was dedicated to in 1623. The melancholic air to the portrait corresponds to William’s own pretensions as a learned and poetic figure. The richness of the robe in the painting, sporting golden thread and a spotted black fabric, is indicative of wealth beyond that of a simple poet or actor. The portrait’s dating to around the year 1600 might have coincided with William’s father death and his own rise to the Pembroke Earldom. This period of his life too was imbued with personal sadness, as an illicit affair with a Mary Fitton had resulted in a pregnancy and eventual banishment by Elizabeth I to Wilton after a short spell in Fleet Prison. His illegitimate son died shortly after being born. Despite being a close follower of the Earl of Essex, William had side-stepped supporting Devereux in the fatal uprising against the Queen and eventually regained favour at the court of the next monarch James I. His linen shirt is edged with a delicate border of lace and his black cloak is lined on the inside with sumptuous scarlet and richly decorated on the outside with gold braid and a pattern of embroidered black spots. Despite the richness of his clothes, William Herbert has been presented in a dishevelled state of semi-undress, his shirt unlaced far down his chest with the ties lying limply over his hand, indicating that he is in a state of distracted detachment. It has been suggested that the fashion for melancholy was rooted in an increase in self-consciousness and introspective reflection during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. In contemporary literature melancholy was said to be caused by a plenitude of the melancholy humor, one of the four vital humors, which were thought to regulate the functions of the body. An abundance of the melancholia humor was associated with a heightened creativity and intellectual ability and hence melancholy was linked to the notion of genius, as reflected in the work of the Oxford scholar Robert Burton, who in his work ‘The Anatomy of Melancholy’, described the Malcontent as ‘of all others [the]… most witty, [who] causeth many times divine ravishment, and a kind of enthusiamus… which stirreth them up to be excellent Philosophers, Poets and Prophets.’ (R. Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, London, 1621 in R. Strong, ‘Elizabethan Malady: Melancholy in Elizabethan and Jacobean Portraits’, Apollo, LXXIX, 1964). Melancholy was viewed as a highly fashionable affliction under Elizabeth I, and her successor James I, and a dejected demeanour was adopted by wealthy young men, often presenting themselves as scholars or despondent lovers, as reflected in the portraiture and literature from this period. Although the sitter in this portrait is, as yet, unidentified, it seems probable that he was a nobleman with literary or artistic ambitions, following in the same vain as such famous figures as the aristocratic poet and dramatist, Edward de Vere...

Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...

This charming portrait showcases a figure in rich, warm tones against a dark background, creating a striking contrast. The subject is depicted wearing elegant clothing with a ruffled...

A delightful oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.

An intimate genre scene by George Weissbort (1928-2013) depicting two ladies engrossed in a game of cards. Well presented in a painted wooden frame. Signed to the lower right and dat...

Original painting by Agnese Negriba. Female figure is depicted in a reclining position and is enjoying a moment of contemplation and relaxation in a fragrant and blooming space. The ...

5 layer stencil painting ( Pink, Silver, Red, Black ) Panda Bear holding a FEMINIST sign Political statements in text These are NOT prints. Original works on paper, Comes rolled in ...

An original acrylic on paper painting by emerging contemporary artist Anthony Leone, currently featured as part of the artists's solo exhibition Grape Farm. This piece comes framed ...

This painting by Omari Booker depicts himself and his sister when they were children. Originally painted as a study for a mural in Nashville, Tennessee, Booker reworked this very personal piece to stand alone. On the left side of this painting, Omari's sister sits in a pink and white polk-a-dot dress with a bow in her hair. She looks lovingly at her brother to the right, who is wearing a black and white button-up. The artist recalled that his mother made those outfits by hand, and he alludes to the special nature of textiles in his history by utilizing found fabric rather than a canvas as his medium. Omari Booker, a Nashville native, began his journey in the visual arts at Montgomery Bell Academy. Since then, he has studied and displayed his work at multiple institutions including Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State...

Beautiful young lady in a Paris Park, signed, Original Frame, listed size includes the frame.

This contemporary abstract painting, titled "Diversity in Unity," was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. The artwork explores the theme of tolerance and the importance of emb...

Titled Empowered in Friendship, this vibrant painting was created by the French artist of Russian origin, born in Kazakhstan, Natalya Mougenot. The artwork portrays three women, each...

Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Louise Follain Icon II" Series: Icon *Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2022 Medium: ...

A Bold Fusion of Figurative Art and Surrealism Love Wild is a striking, one-of-a-kind acrylic painting on canvas (73 x 54 x 2 cm) that immerses the viewer in an imaginative world whe...

"Self Portrait" is an oil on canvas painting depicting the artist Kelly Carmody. Carmody confidently embraces color in “Self Portrait”. Loose brushstrokes and thick black outlines re...

Artist: John MacWhinnie, American (1946 - ) Title: Portrait of Truman Capote Year: 1968 Medium: Mixed Media on Board (Oil and Pencil), signed and dated l.r. Size: 23.5 x 18 inches Fr...

Bound by Strength, We Stand Together is a captivating piece by Natalya Mougenot, created as part of her Women Series, where she delves into themes of femininity, strength, and the pr...

ust Out Of Reach by Carne Griffiths is a Limited Edition Print on 330 gsm Somerset Paper with hand torn edges and is signed and editioned by the artist. Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look ADDITIONAL INFROMATION: Edition of 50.  sold unframed Print Medium: Giclee with screenprints varnish layers and 24 carat gold detailing. These detailing's are used to enhance the elements within the print; Griffiths is known for using unique mediums to create his art works primarily working with products such as tea, vodka, whiskey, brandy and calligraphy inks.  Image size: Height: 50cm (19.69 in) Width: 70cm (27.56 in) Complete size of sheet  Height: 60cm (23.62 in) Width: 80cm (31.50 in) Depth: 0.1cm (0.04 in) ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Originally from Liverpool, Griffiths graduated from the Kent Institute of Art and Design in Maidstone in 1995. After completing a one-year KIAD fellowship and moving to London he served an apprenticeship at the longest-established gold wire embroidery firm in the world. Here he worked as a gold wire embroidery designer for twelve years, eventually becoming the creative director. Carne produced intricate designs for the military and the film, theatre...

Anthropomorphic figure created by accumulating representations of flowers, plants, insects, and other elements of kitsch iconography, with intense, bright, and fluorescent colors. Th...

Portrait of Sasha is an artwork realized by Laura D'Andrea in 2018. Oil on canvas. This artwork was realized by the Italian artist Laura D'Andrea. Laura D’Andrea is an Italian ar...

Portrait of A lady In Riding Attire, 19th Century by William Powell Frith RA (British 1819-1909) Large 19th Century portrait of a lady wearing ...

Ritratto di un ragazzino Opera molto materica e luminosa

Since summer 2004, I have lived in southern Italy, in the region of Puglia, the province of Bari, in a town called Altamura. A two-week restoration project of the Jesce Masseria brou...

Unique oil painting on hand made paper, framed and ready to hang. Size of 71 x 50 cm is that of the artwork itself, excluding the frame.

Immerse yourself into this delicate painting from Delphine Rocher, with such magnificent colors . The title only serves as a door to your imagination ... Signed by the artist at the ...

A large 19th-century oil portrait of a gallant cavalier standing by a cannon in an extensive landscape. Signed indistinctly 'Fox' to the lower right corner. On canvas on stretchers.

Acrylic Paint and Spray Paint on Canvas.

Modern abstract female nude painting in neutral tones. The work has Oris Robertson's signature textured surface that creates an uneven painting surface. ...

Original painting by Agnese Negriba. Female figure is depicted in a reclining position and is enjoying a moment of contemplation and relaxation in a fragrant and blooming space. The ...

Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...

Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...

"Girl from the Surma Tribe" continues the series of paintings "Children of the World". The so-called wild tribes of Surma live in remote regions of Ethiopia and are closely connecte...

Alfred PLAUZEAU Avanton-Paché (Vienna), 1875 - Hendaye, 1918 Oil on oil 61 x 38 cm (75.5 x 52.5 cm with frame) Signed lower right "A. Plauzeau" Good condition (sevreal restoration, w...

Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...

The picture tells about a beautiful girl who lives in the village and does housework. Despite the daily routine, she finds time to enjoy life, in the middle of the working day, she s...

This is a bright, colorful oil painting of a Hasidic Musician in the the holy city of Jerusalem, Israel 1972, Oil on canvas, 29 X 26 inches Hand signed and dated. George Cheme...

"I DO IT MYSELF" (FRAMED) Portrait Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 30" x 24" inch Size framed: 34" x 27.5" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhib...

"I WANT TO WATCH CARTOONS" (FRAMED) Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 30" x 24" inch Size framed: 34" x 27.5" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhi...

Artist: Lajos Rezes Molnar, Hungarian (1896 - 1989) Title: Portrait of a Girl Year: circa 1950 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 24 x 20 in...

In this painting, Nussbaum portrays a Rabbi, or Rebbe outside the synagogue The vibrant colors used in this painting seem to overlay each other without being previous mixed. Ervin B...

In this vibrant oil painting, I wanted to capture the fascinating interplay of the mundane and the mystical. The gnome, resting amid his labor, symbolizes perseverance and the ti...

AGATA STOMMA She studied at the Academies of Fine Arts in Gda?sk and in Warsaw (1975-1981). After graduation she worked as an animator of animated films and made illustrations for bo...

Women is an original artwork realized by the Italian artist Antonio Feltrinelli in the 1930s Original oil on plywood. Beautiful and representative work of a female figure and on ...

Signed to the lower right. Titled to label verso. Well presented in a black wooden frame with a gilt inner window. On canvas.

"Artemisia don't leave" me is an original painting realized by Ukrainian artist Okno in 2023. Oil, sanguine and acrylic on canvas personally constructed by the artist. Hand signed....

Dark surreal portrait of an humanoid cyborg performing surgery on itself by Andy Smith (American, 20th Century). The android is pulling on a wire emanatin...

Realistic portrait of an older rabbi visiting and blessing a child in a European marketplace. Here the artist conveys a sense of quiet grandeur th...

A striking 19th Century oil portrait of a distinctive and stern looking monk in a white robe. The artist has monogrammed to the right edge and the painting has been handsomely presen...

Girl with wild flowers. 2002, canvas, oil, 64x64 cm

This piece, "Chester", is a 22x32 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is a portrait of a dark brown horse in the warm light of stable, illuminating the bo...

Moreno PINCAS depicts life. Noisy, agitated. With a critical and tender eye, he sketches existence as if it were a play and each time tells us a new story made up of meetings and liv...

Relinquished is a low edition print of a run of 33 prints by Carne Griffiths. The print measures 81x61cm and has been printed on 330gsm smooth epson brightwhite paper. Size: H:81 cm x W:61 cm Originally from Liverpool, Griffiths graduated from the Kent Institute of Art and Design in Maidstone in 1995. After completing a one-year KIAD fellowship and moving to London he served an apprenticeship at the longest-established gold wire embroidery firm in the world. Here he worked as a gold wire embroidery designer for twelve years, eventually becoming the creative director. Carne produced intricate designs for the military and the film, theatre, fashion and advertising industries. His designs were used for the uniforms in the films Valkyrie, The Last King of Scotland...

Max Hauschild wurde 1907 in Leipzig geboren und war ein deutscher Maler, der sich vor allem durch seine einfühlsamen Porträts und figurativen Werke einen Namen machte. Er verbrachte ...

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, ...

In an expressive style falling somewhere between Lucian Freud and Egon Schiele, Lewis renders an honest study of a nude in an expressive, melancholy manner. The artwork is unsigned. ...

MALGORZATA ROZMARYNOWSKA (born in 1955) She studied in the Public High School of Plastic Arts at the Department of Painting and Graphic and graduated in 1981 in Professor Wladyslaw J...

Giuseppe Bossi (Busto Arsizio 1777- Milan 1815) Portrait of a young girl Oil on canvas, 72 x 58 cm Framed 98 x 84.5 Signed at lower right:" Gio. Bossi." Thanks to the signature ...