Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

This formal portrait depicts a woman from the early 19th century, rendered with careful attention to period dress, including her dark hair styled in a fashionable updo and a brown dr...

18th-Century Portrait of a Young Captain James Cook An exceedingly rare and highly significant mid-18th century oil on canvas portrait of the legendary Captain James Cook in his you...

Madonna and Child English Old Master, c. 1800 oil on canvas, unframed (relined canvas) Canvas: 14.5 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition De...

La obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo El estado de la obra es muy bueno Se presenta bien enmarcada la pintura Medidas obra: 80 cm de altura x 71 cm. altura Medidas marco: 10...

Up for sale is a fabulous Oil on canvas painting. French, late 18th to early 19th century. The artwork depicts a gallant scene, a shepherdess, and her lover resting in the forest. This stunning impressive piece of art is waiting to be a part of your collection. Collectible European Classical Paintings, Rococo, And Romanticism in Fine Art More photos are available upon request. Overall in very good condition. Please see the photos, they are part of the description. The painting is presented in a nice vintage ornate frame...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian gentleman. Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, turned to the left, wearing coat and cravat watercolour, revers...

English 19th century portrait of a White / Grey hunter in a stable. Charles Towne was born in Wigan in 1763. He was trained as a coach painter, and by ...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian lady Attributed to Peter Skeolan (1815-1871) Portrait of a lady, profile to the right Watercolour with gold highlighting on paper/card 3¼...

This finely executed oil painting, attributed to the circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, captures the contemplative expression of an elderly man, his gaze lowered in quiet re...

King Henry VIII English artist, circa 1840's oil on paper laid on board, framed framed: 10.5 x 10inches board: 8 x 7.5 inches inscribed verso provenance: private collection, UK cond...

Fantastic early portrait of a young man and his pug dog. This painting is most likely British, but it could also be from continental Europe. It dates from the late 18th to the early ...

Portrait of a Young Girl with her Dog French School, circa 1800 period oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 23.5 x 19 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: the paintin...

Portrait of a Lady (could be straight out of a Jane Austen novel!) English School (very early 19th Century, circa 1800-1820) oil on canvas, framed in an antique gilt frame with shell...

A young boy holds a hoop and stick, a popular Victorian toy. He stands against a hazy autumnal backdrop. Presented in an ornate frame. Unsigned. Acquired as a pair, the companion pie...

Portrait Of Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bessières, Duc d'Istrie (1768-1813), circa 1810 French School Large circa 1810 portrait of Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bessières, Duc d'Istrie, oil on c...

Artist/ School: Anglo/ American School, early 19th century. Title: Full length portrait of a seated young gentleman wearing a dark suit, cream waistc...

The Crucifixion French School, circa 1830's circle of Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 37.5 x 22.5 inches provenance: private collection, northern France ...

Portrait of an English Gentleman English School, circa 1830's period oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30 x 24.5 inches Provenance: Private collection, UK Condition: relined canvas, ov...

The English Gentleman and his Country House English artist, circa 1800-1820 period Fine Georgian period portrait of a young English gentleman, seated with distant view of his country...

AMERICAN SCHOOL (CIRCA 1840) A Gentleman with Groom, Horse and Greyhounds outside a Country House Oil on canvas Framed 75 by 99 cm., 29 ½ by 39 in. (frame size 87 by 113 cm., 34 ¼...

This early nineteenth-century portrait depicts an elegantly attired woman against a dark background. Dated and signed 'Sauber fil' to the lower right. Well presented in a vintage gil...

John Pairman (Scottish, 1788 - 1843) Signed: J Pairman 1820 (Lower, Right) " Portrait of a Gentleman ", 1820 Oil on Canvas 22 1/4" x 18 5/8" Housed in a 2 3/4" Husar Frame Ove...

Portrait of a Young Lady French School, early 1800's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: some crazing and pronoun...

Ca. 1820 Portrait of a Woman. Léon Cogniet (1794-1880, Paris), attributed. French school of 19th century. Tecnicque: oils on canvas. Dimensions: 70cm x 61cm 20th century wooden frame. Old attribution to Léon Cogniet (1794-1880, Paris) is inscribed on the wooden frame. Portrait of the restoration period, post Napoleonic wars. Stylistically the painting is found in the transition period from the late Empire period to the beginning of Romanticism. The new artistic trends can be seen in the increased naturalism, representation of the landscape/nature, in the contrasts, and in a greater emotionality of the person represented. Detailed but loose is the way to describe the winter dress...

French school of the 18th century or the beginning of the 19th century After Jean-Baptiste GREUZE Tournus, 1725 – Paris, 1805 Oil on mounted canvas 46 x 38 cm (63.5 x 55 cm with the ...

The Dapper Young Gentleman English School, circa 1820's period oil on canvas, framed framed: 40 x 34 inches canvas: 32 x 27 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: ...

A delightfully fine early 19th-century portrait of an elegant lady with fair skin and rosy cheeks. The subject wears a yellow shawl, delicate gold hoops and a glittering emerald broo...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian young lady. Attributed to Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a young lady, bust length, turned to the right watercolour, reverse painte...

Sir Henry Raeburn (Stockbridge, Edinburgh, UK, 1756 - Edinburgh, UK, 1823) Title: Portrait of a landowner Year: Early 19th century, 1803 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Without fra...

Tending the Nets, Marseille French modernist artist, signed and dated 1966 oil painting on board, framed framed: 23.5 x 30 inches board: 21 x 29 inches Provenance: private collection...

Portrait of a Noble Lady English School, circa 1820's-1930's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 35 x 28 inches provenance: private collection, London condition: some old restor...

Arthur William Devis. English ( b.1762 - d.1822 ). Portrait Of Charlotte Shore, Daughter Of The Governor General Of India, The 1st Lord Teignmouth. Oil On Canvas. Oval Image size 26.2 inches x 20.5 inches ( 66.5cm x 62cm ). Frame size 34.6 inches x 28.7 inches ( 88cm x 73cm ). Available for sale; this original oil painting is by Arthur William Devis and dates from around 1792 to 1795. This painting was created when the sitter and the artist were both in India, the sitter's father being the Governor General of India from 1793 to 1798. The painting is presented and supplied in a 19th century decorative frame. The painted surfaces and the frame have benefitted from some restoration, cleaning and conservation, which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. The canvas is lined. This antique painting is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. Provenance: By descent in the family of the sitter. Exhibited: Preston, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, 2000, Arthur William Devis, no.52. Charlotte was the eldest child of the first Baron Teignmouth, a title that was created in 1798 for Sir John Shore. The title became extinct in 1981 on the death of the seventh Baron. This portrait was almost certainly painted by Devis in India at a time when the sitter’s father was Governor General. As such, this is a historically significant piece. John Shore was an anti-slavery campaigner, born in London but brought up in Romford. In 1769 he went to work in Bengal where he was one of the first to learn a number of local languages. In 1785 he returned to England and on 14 February 1786 he married Charlotte, the only daughter of James Cornish, a medical practitioner at Teignmouth. The couple’s first child, Charlotte, the subject of this painting, was born the following year, on January 26, 1787. The family quickly returned to India, where John Shore served as Governor from 1793 to 1798. John and his wife had three sons and six daughters over the following fifteen years. Sir John Shore left Calcutta for the final time in March 1798, sailing back to England with his wife and young family. The family settled in Clapham and Sir John became the first president of the British and Foreign Bible Society. He was involved with the Clapham Sect and their anti-slavery campaign. This adorable original oil on canvas depicts Charlotte, the eldest child and first daughter of the first Lord Teignmouth, aged around five to seven years old. (On the basis that the family returned to England in 1798 when Charlotte would have been 11 years old, this painting was almost certainly created in India, during the time when her father was the Governor General of India. We also know that the artist was painting portraits in India the decade up to 1795, when he returned to England.) Charlotte is an attractive child, with thick dark brown curly hair framing her beautiful angelic features. She has fair skin, rosy cheeks and rosebud lips. Her dark eyes are wide and engaging. She has the sweetest expression on her face and we feel that she is kind and good natured. She is wearing a simple white gown, typical of the day, with a low neckline and three- quarter length sleeves and a pale blue sash around her waist. Arthur William Devis was one of the major English artists of the early nineteenth century, noted particularly for his portraits. His life was dynamic and engaging and he produced some of the definitive images of his generation. Devis was born in London on 10 August 1763, the nineteenth child of the artist Arthur Devis and his wife Elizabeth Faulkner. There were several artists in the family and Devis showed an early genius for art. He received some artistic training from his father and then studied at the Royal Academy Schools where he received a Silver Medal, and the good opinion of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Devis became extremely well-travelled, and even circumnavigated the world; when he was about twenty, he was appointed draughtsman on the British East India Company's ship Antelope in a voyage to the East Indies, under Captain Henry Wilson. The vessel was wrecked off the Pelew Islands, on which the crew took refuge. The island was uninhabited, but the sailors formed a friendly alliance with neighboroughing islanders and took part in the wars of the natives. The crew then built themselves a small vessel and sailed for Macao. During this voyage Devis received two wounds from arrows shot from the coast, one in his body, the other in his check, which caused a permanent injury to his jaw. Devis left the rest of the crew at Macao, spent a year in China, then proceeded to Bengal. He settled in India for ten years, establishing a modestly successful practice and receiving several lucrative commissions from British colonialists, of which this painting of young Charlotte is likely to be one. In 1795 he returned to England and worked with great zeal, earning himself a reputation as a serious artist. He painted a number of important historical pieces, including “The Conspiracy of Babington in the reign of Queen Elizabeth” and “Cardinal Langton and the Barons forcing King John to sign Magna”. He soon became established as one of the most talented British artists of his day. It is known that Devis created other portraits of the Shore family between 1797 and 1817. Devis is particularly noted for being involved in the creation of the posthumous cult of Horatio Nelson. After the battle of Trafalgar, he went out to meet the Victory, and painted the acclaimed piece ‘The Death of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, K.B., in the cockpit of H.M.S. Victory, 21 Oct. 1805.’ For this work Devis made various sketches on board HMS Victory, including of Nelson’s body during the autopsy by Dr. Beatty, the ship’s surgeon. The completed picture has become the definitive image of Nelson’s heroic end; it was engraved by W. Bromley (1812), and presented by the Right Hon. Lord Bexley to the gallery of Greenwich Hospital in 1825. At 8 feet 7 inches by 6 feet 4 inches it is of stunning proportions. Devis’ large oil sketch for the piece was purchased by Queen Victoria, December 1852 Devis was also commissioned by Dr. Beatty to produce a half-length painting of Nelson as Vice Admiral, which was lent to Emma Hamilton, who later lost it whilst travelling. Either the original or a copy of this portrait was exhibited at the Royal Academy two years after the Battle and many copies were made of it, including one in the National Maritime Museum. Devis exhibited a total of sixty-five pictures at the Royal Academy between 1779 and 1821. His equestrian portrait of ‘Alexander Sinclair Gordon, Esq.’, was engraved by Anthony Cardon in 1805; ‘The Battle of Waterloo,’ engraved by John Burnet in 1819; ‘An Indian Interior,’ by P. W. Tomkins in 1797; ‘The Little Mountaineer,’ by E. Scriven in 1809, who also engraved Devis's illustrations to J. J. Howard's translation of the ‘Metamorphoses of Ovid,’ London, 1807. Thus images of Devis’ work have become well known through the years. Today there is a portrait of Arra Kovger by Devis in the British Museum, and a portrait of Governor Herbert (painted in Calcutta in 1791) in the National Portrait Museum. Despite his artistic talent, Devis was seemingly completely incapable of managing his financial affairs. He therefore failed to maintain the status in society that his talent deserved. Where money was concerned, he was generous beyond his means and was sadly declared bankrupt in 1800. In 1804 he was imprisoned for debt. Between 1802 and 1810 he received continual assistance from John Biddulph of Ledbury, but these well-intentioned interventions did not produce the results hoped for, and Devis continued to be hopelessly unreliable. Towards the end of his career he at last began to receive Royal patronage, but it came too late. When he died suddenly from apoplexy in 1822 he left his second wife and young children penniless. He was buried in St. Giles’s churchyard. Works by Arthur Devis are now very much in demand; his depiction of Bengali weavers made an eyecatching £130,000 in a UK auction...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian young man. Circle of Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a young man, bust length, turned to the right, wearing coat and cravat watercol...

This very charming British 19th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1810 it is a seated half length portrait of a l...

Bernard GAILLOT (Versailles 1780 – Paris, 1847) Portraits of two sisters Pair of oil on canvas H. 92 cm; L. 73 cm One signed Student of David, he presented his first works at the Sa...

Hippolyte LECOMTE (Puiseaux, 1781 – Paris, 1857) Colonel of Russian cuirassiers Oil on canvas H. 33 cm; W. 24 cm Signed and dated at the bottom towards the center 1817 Exhibition: S...

This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1820 it is a seated half length portrait of a beautiful lady in a b...

Portrait of a French Gentleman French School, indistinctly signed dated 1824 inscribed verso oil on canvas, unframed painting: 22 x 19 inches provenance: private collection, France c...

A charming Italian portrait in the manner of Salvador Maresca. The portrait depicts a man in a long white shirt and green flat cap smoking a pipe. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame...

Portrait of an Elderly Woman Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on canvas unframed canvas: 18 x 15 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: great condition For mo...

Henry William Pickersgill, attributed to (London 1782 – London 1875) Portrait of Captain Samuel Wright Oil on canvas H. 92 cm; L. 73 cm Circa 1810/1815 Provenance: – Brother of the ...

La obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo El estado de la obra es muy bueno Se presenta bien enmarcada la pintura Medidas obra: 80 cm de altura x 71 cm. altura Medidas marco: 10...

Portrait of a Man French artist, circa 1800's period oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 23 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, Honfleur, Normandy, France condition: some sur...

'Morning Amusement' English School, circa 1800's after the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, British 1723-1792 oil painting on canvas, unframed please...

Attributed to James Holland (1799 -1870) and William Henry Hunt (1790-1864) A Portrait of a Young Girl Wearing a Garland of Morning Glory Flowers Oil on canvas: 17 ½ x 18 in. Frame: 23 ½ x 24 in. Circa 1820 An enchanting head and shoulders portrait of a young girl wearing a white shift...

This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is painted in the manner of Sir Henry Raeburn. Painted circa 1800, the sitter is Anne Neale Tucker Lauzun. She was born in St Geo...

A Full-Length Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia in a classical setting. Pietro Labruzzi (1739–1805). 1802.    Signed, located and dated lower left: ‘Pietro Labruzzi Roma Pinx Anno 1802.’ Oil on canvas.   Dimensions:  Unframed: 135.7 x 98.5 cm.; 53½ x 38¾ in. Framed: 151.6 x 115.6 cm.; 59¾ x 45½ in. Description:  Nicholas I (Russian: Nikolay Pavlovich) (1796-1855), Russian Emperor...

La obra no va firmada El estado de conservación de la pintura es aceptable, solo comentar que la tela está reentelada Se presenta enmarcada la obra con un antiguo marco en madera p...

Daniel Saint was a prominent French miniaturist who lived between 1778 and 1847. Born in Paris, Saint was the son of a jeweler and initially began his career as an apprentice in his father's workshop. However, he soon discovered his passion for painting and turned his attention to miniatures, which were highly popular in 18th and 19th-century Europe. Saint was a highly skilled artist and quickly gained a reputation for his miniature portraits, which were characterized by their delicate detail and fine brushwork. His works often featured prominent figures from French society, including members of the royal family and high-ranking officials. He also painted portraits of wealthy patrons, many of whom commissioned him to create highly personalized works. Saint's style was highly influenced by the neoclassical movement, which emphasized clarity, simplicity, and rationality. He often used a limited color palette, focusing on soft pastels and muted tones, which helped to accentuate the delicate features of his subjects. His compositions were typically centered around the face, with little background or context to distract from the subject. Despite his success as a miniaturist, Saint was not immune to the changing tastes of the art world. In the mid-19th century, photography began to gain popularity, and many artists who specialized in portraiture found themselves struggling to compete with the speed and accuracy of this new medium. However, Saint continued to work and develop his craft, adapting his style to the changing tastes of his clients and experimenting with new techniques and materials. In addition to his work as a miniaturist, Saint was also a skilled draftsman and created a number of highly detailed and intricate drawings and sketches. He was also known for his use of unconventional materials, such as hair, which he would incorporate into his miniature portraits to add texture and depth. Today, Saint's works are highly prized by collectors and are held in museums and private collections around the world. His legacy as a master of miniature portraiture lives on, and his influence can still be seen in the work of contemporary artists who specialize in this unique and challenging medium. More information: Artist: Daniel Saint (1778-1847) France Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman...

Emperor Napoléon I was and remains one of the most legendary military and political figures in history, having held, for a brief period, the fate of the Western world in his hands. Composed by the French painter Joseph Franque...

A finely detailed oil painting portrait of a French military officer in dress uniform with sword, unsigned, and housed in a period decorative gilt gessoed frame with a London Freeman...

Portrait of a Young Aristocrat French School, circa 1800's circle of Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845) oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 16 x 13.5 inches frame: 21 x 18 inches p...

Conditions : Excellent overall Conditions. Signed lower left F Grenier. Original canvas Durand Ruel. Very rare. High quality fine art of the Napoleonic era. Free US CONTINENTAL Shipping, incl Europe and Asia. Admire the exquisite beauty of this rare French art piece by Francois Grenier, formed by Jacques Louis David. Painted in the Empire style, this stunning oil on canvas features a captivating scene of a woman at a spring. Add a touch of elegance to your space with this remarkable artwork. Truly a masterpiece that deserves a place in your collection. François Grenier de Saint-Martin was a French painter and a student of Jacques-Louis David as well as Pierre Narcisse Guerin...

Portrait of a Country Lady, depicted Seated wearing a silk glove and with a Quill Pen English artist, circa 1820's, unsigned oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 35 x 29 inches provenance...

This charming portrait is a statement piece for any space. The two elegantly handsome sitters are brother and sister and are accompanied by their loyal dog. With 18th and 19th century British portraiture, it's the sitters' attractiveness that makes a painting desirable and drives price. There are lively brush strokes with impasto in the trees The nameplate identifies the sitters as Robert & Marianne Lawrence-Townsend - The Family of Lawrence-Townsend were originally descendants of the Lawrence Family of Wiltshire who inherited the name Townsend along with an estate, Steanbridge House near Stroud in Gloucestershire. Robert would appear to be the son born in 1797, educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, former Captain in the British Army and who became a Magistrate for Gloucester. Condition is good with some old repairs. painting beckons with vibrancy. Presents very well and is best viewed with a top key light. Private collection and perhaps Phillips Auctioneers New York 1995 per letter. Framed Size 66 x 43.5 x 4 W.R. Peddigrew, Western Cardiff, South Wales Provenance: The Estate of Mrs. Eleanor Goddard Daniels, Worcester, Massachusetts. Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York, June 1981 The uploaded video on 1stDibs is coming up a bit off color. Refer to the still images for more accurate color Originally this work was attributed to Sir William Beechey...

L'écolier, 19th Century circle of Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) Large 19th Century portrait of a young village school boy, oil on canvas circle of Jules Bastien-Lepage. Excell...

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This captivating work belongs to Elias Martin’s later period, characterized by his exploration of historical, biblical, and mythological themes. As Mikael Ahlund, Director of the Gus...

Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book, c. 1820s Oil on Panel 24" x 19.5" Housed in a 3" Carved Frame Overall Size: 29" x 25 1/4" In excellent condition. Ready to hang and enjoy.

A very good quality early 19th Century Austrian, Vienna style convex porcelain plaque depicting a hand painted portrait of the "Duchess of Devonshire." Georgiana Cavendish...