Wood Portrait Paintings

Wladyslaw Roguski (1890-1940) was a Polish artist known for his contributions to the Art Deco movement, particularly in the realm of portraiture. His works are highly regarded for th...

"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds. Arnolds was a prolific painter whose roots began in Vingåker and later in Ronneby from his teenage years. His educational journey in art took him through prestigious institutions such as Althins målarskola and the Tallbergska grafikskolan in Stockholm, followed by a significant period at the Konstakademien, Stockholm, between 1904 and 1909. His talent and dedication were recognized early on, earning him a scholarship to Paris, a city that would deeply influence his artistic direction. This particular work, likely painted shortly after his return to Sweden, reveals a profound influence from his time in Paris. It portrays a young girl absorbed in reading a book, a simple yet profound subject that Arnolds imbues with a sense of tranquility and introspection. The background hints at a serene landscape, dotted with quaint houses, a nod to the everyday beauty surrounding us. What sets this piece apart is Arnolds’ technique, reminiscent of pointillism but distinguished by longer, more expressive brush strokes that add a vibrant texture and depth to the canvas. This method showcases Arnolds' unique adaptation of the techniques he encountered during his Parisian studies, particularly during his interactions with Nils Dardel...

Signed: by Richard Geiger (1870 – 1945), Austrian - Hungarian painter. Also pencils inscriptions on reverse with date 33 (1933). By the 1920s, he worked illustrating books, bookplates and posters. His paintings included portraits, nudes, genre paintings, and mythological scenes, but he was known for his illustrations, especially his carnival motifs. Spectacular masterwork. Size app.: 18 x 23.3 cm (roughly 7.1 x 9,2 in), framed 31.7 x 36.4 cm (roughly 12.5 x 14.3 in). Very Good condition, minimal age wear. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Please study good resolution images for overall cosmetic condition. Glass will be removed prior to shipment for safe transit. Weight of app. 0,5 kg (without glass!) is going to measure some 2 kg volume weight packed for shipment. R. Geiger was born in Vienna. He first attended a drawing school and then studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where he studied under Christian Griepenkerl and August Eisenmenger. He studied sculpture with Fritz Klimsch at the Academy of Arts in Berlin. There he took part in the exhibitions of the Academy with his portrait busts and sculptures. In Paris he studied at the Julian Academy and worked in the studio of François Flameng...

This small portrait, oil on board 24 x 17 cm, is signed and dated "Valentino Ghiglia 1934" on the top right corner. It represents a lady holding some flower, in a background that reminds of a spring day in the countryside. Valentino Ghiglia is the son of the painter Oscar. Also his brother Paulo was a painter, while his other three brothers...

Portrait of a girl 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 fi...

Beautifully rendered in Krolls signature academic style. Unframed - Signed lower right, unframed

Portrait of the artist's daughter Sasha at 8 years old by the Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Oil on masonite on a wooden stretcher backing. Signed lower right and dated 1938. Sasha later was to become the second wife of the the writer, Saul Bellow. Condition is good with some wear to top left of painting. In original, unrestored condition. Unframed. Nahum Tschacbasov lived in New York City for most of his adult life, arriving in the United States as a young boy in 1907. His numerous one man shows included ACA gallery, Perls Gallery and John Heller...

An original modern abstract portrait of a child by American artist Will Barnet. The work has a letter of provenance from the artist's wife. The i...

French Post Impressionist Portrait of Madame, an elegant portrait made before the 2nd World War showing a Parisian burgeoise lady by that time . Big dimension.