Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
POSTIMPRESSIONIST STYLE
In the revolutionary wake of Impressionism, artists like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin advanced the style further while firmly rejecting its limitations. Although the artists now associated with Postimpressionist art did not work as part of a group, they collectively employed an approach to expressing moments in time that was even more abstract than that of the Impressionists, and they shared an interest in moving away from naturalistic depictions to more subjective uses of vivid colors and light in their paintings.
The eighth and final Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris in 1886, and Postimpressionism — also spelled Post-Impressionism — is usually dated between then and 1905. The term “Postimpressionism” was coined by British curator and art critic Roger Fry in 1910 at the “Manet and the Postimpressionists” exhibition in London that connected their practices to the pioneering modernist art of Édouard Manet. Many Postimpressionist artists — most of whom lived in France — utilized thickly applied, vibrant pigments that emphasized the brushstrokes on the canvas.
The Postimpressionist movement’s iconic works of art include van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889) and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884). Seurat’s approach reflected the experimental spirit of Postimpressionism, as he used Pointillist dots of color that were mixed by the eye of the viewer rather than the hand of the artist. Van Gogh, meanwhile, often based his paintings on observation, yet instilled them with an emotional and personal perspective in which colors and forms did not mirror reality. Alongside Mary Cassatt, Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Gauguin, the Dutch painter was a pupil of Camille Pissarro, the groundbreaking Impressionist artist who boldly organized the first independent painting exhibitions in late-19th-century Paris.
The boundary-expanding work of the Postimpressionist painters, which focused on real-life subject matter and featured a prioritization of geometric forms, would inspire the Nabis, German Expressionism, Cubism and other modern art movements to continue to explore abstraction and challenge expectations for art.
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Style: Post-Impressionist
Portrait of Lady Sewing in an Interior - Scottish 40s Pointilliste oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Scottish 1940's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Murray Urquhart. He has been described by one of his sons as obsessed with painting, to the exclusion of most oth...
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1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Women seen from behind
Located in PARIS, FR
Ernest LAURENT
Gentilly 1859 - Bièvres 1929
Seated woman seen from behind, preparatory sketch
Oil on cardboard
Circa 1920
32 x 21.5 cm
unframed
Our oil on cardboard is a preparator...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Portrait of Lady on Wedding Day - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Pastel by Mason
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
William Mason (1906-2002) was a painter born in Newport, Wales, who studied at Newport College of Art and the Royal College of Art. Aside from painting he also taught at Scarborough...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Dizzy" (2020) By J. Adam McGalliard, Original Drawing of Woman
Located in Denver, CO
"Dizzy" (2020) by J. Adam McGalliard is an original, handmade pen and ink drawing on paper that depicts a pointillist portrait of a woman.
J. Adam McGalliard is a Contemporary Real...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
"Float" (2020) By J. Adam McGalliard, Original Ink Drawing
Located in Denver, CO
"Float" (2020) by J. Adam McGalliard is an original, handmade pen an ink drawing that depicts an abstract portrait of a man laying down.
J. Adam McGalliard is a Contemporary Realis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
The Reflection of The Model by Otto Vautier - Oil on Canvas 81x65 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Otto Vautier is a renowned Swiss painter, born in 1863 in Düsseldorf. He was influenced by a family of artists and developed his style during his training in Munich and Paris. Vautie...
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American, 1912 portrait of a man in a red tie by female artist Elizabeth Grandin
By Elizabeth Grandin
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Elizabeth Grandin (American, 1889 – 1970)
‘Man with red tie’, 1912
Oil on canvas
Signed with studio stamp, with inventory number 333 and inscribed ‘Spain c…. 1912’ (on the reverse)
2...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink bunny
Located in Oslo, NO
The gallery presents the Norwegian artist Nadezda (Nadya) Stupina , a high professional who has been working in the international art market for many years.
Professional artist with ...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Portrait of a Lady by Paul Mathey - Oil on canvas 42x62cm
By Paul Mathey
Located in Geneva, CH
Paul Mathey (1891–1972) was a Swiss painter associated with the artistic scene of the Suisse Romande region. His work was featured in significant exhibitions throughout Switzerland, ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young model original oil on board painting woman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 47x60 cm.
Ramon Aguilar i Moré (Barcelona, 1924-Barcelona, September 23, 2015) was a Spanish painter. His work was influenced by the expressionist movement, although ...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Portrait of a Woman with Teapot and Tropical Plants
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman with Teapot and Tropical Plants
Striking portrait of a woman at a table with a teapot in a lush tropical setting by San Jose artist R. A. "Bobbie" Dixon (America...
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1990s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thoughtful woman on the terrace of the bar oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frederic Cabanas (1954) - Pitussi - Oil on canvas
Oil measurements 92x65 cm.
Without frame.
Frederic Cabanas
Multifaceted artist, painter, sculptor, musician, photographer, wr...
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1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Girl studying original oil on canvas painting
By Francesc Serra Castellet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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.
...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Turban Orange by Tamara de Lempicka
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tamara De Lempicka
1898-1980 Polish
Le turban orange
(The Orange Turban)
Oil on canvas
Wrapped in a spectacular orange headdress, the alluring woman ...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girl from Tibet
Located in Oslo, NO
The gallery presents the Swiss artist Anna Shesterikova, a high professional who has been working in the international art market for many years.
In 1993, she defended her master's ...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Woman posing with guitar mixed media painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Mixed technique on canvas cardboard.
Work measurements 46x38 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Portrait of a Young Lady - Large Antique French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful large 1920's French post-impressionist oil on canvas portrait of a young lady by Charles Picart le Doux. The artist is very interesting and was friends with Picasso, Piss...
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude woman oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil measures 33x41 cm.
Frame 50x58 cm.
Catalan painter trained in Olot and the Llotja in Barcelona, where he was a disciple of Lluis Muntané. Through his travels he completes his training.
He was in Paris for a year studying Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gaugin. The following year in Holland he studied Franz...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Mrs Philip Powell - British 1940's Slade School art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This striking British 1940's exhibited Post Impressionist Slade School portrait oil painting is by noted artist Arnold Mason. Painted in 1947 it was exhibited at the Royal Academy Lo...
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1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman posing with guitar acrylic painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Acrylic on canvas on cardboard.
Work measurements 55x46 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish painter...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Frida Kahlo
By Gavin Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gavin Rain's "Frida Kahlo" is a stunning example of contemporary pointillism that beautifully encapsulates the essence of the iconic Mexican artist. The painting vibrantly showcases ...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Marilyn
By Gavin Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gavin Rain, renowned for his modern pointillism, presents another captivating portrait of Marilyn Monroe. This piece continues Rain's exploration of...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Unmasked woman acrylic painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Acrylic on cardboard.
Work measurements 55x46 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish painter.
He trai...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
TIMUR. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
I am interested in portraits that reveal all the complexity and versatility of a person's spiritual appearance, when the inner content is revealed through the external.
Painting a p...
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1990s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mosaïc style by Charles Auguste Humbert - Oil on canvas 80x100 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with original frame
Total size with frame 110x90 cm
Charles Auguste Humbert, born in 1891 in Geneva and died in 1958, was a Swiss artist, mainly known for his w...
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman posing acrylic painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Acrylic on canvas on cardboard.
Work measurements 55x46 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish painter...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Girl from the Karen people
Located in Oslo, NO
“Girl from the Karen people” - this painting was inspired by a trip to Thailand.
Far from big cities, in the mountains of Northern Thailand, among dense ...
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Peruvian Spinner
Located in Oslo, NO
"Young Peruvian Spinner" depicts a girl doing needlework, dressed in national Peruvian clothing. She looks attentively at the viewer; someone has just called her. Strands of hair hav...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Best friend. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I captured the purity and depth of childlike wonder contrasted with the allure of the mystical, represented by the little girl and her crocodile friend. Their uniqu...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Itzchak Tarkay "The entre amis"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Itzchak Tarkay (1935 -2012)
"The entre amis"
Original Acrylic on Canvas
2002, ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Itzchak Tarkay "Trois Belles"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Itzchak Tarkay (1935 -2012)
"Trois Belles"
Original Acrylic on Canvas ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid 20th Century 1950 French Post-Impressionist Oil Colorful Interior Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Interior Still Life
signed by Guy Nicod
dated 1957
(French 1923 - 2021)
oil on board, unframed
painting : 19.5 x 24 inches
provenance: artists estate, France
condition: very good and...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Itzchak Tarkay "Merveilleuses Dames"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Itzchak Tarkay (1935 -2012)
"Merveilleuses dames",
Original Acrylic on Canvas
2002, ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Itzchak Tarkay "L'heure du the"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Itzchak Tarkay (1935 -2012)
"L'heure du the"
2002 ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait of a Man with Pipe Mid 20th Century's French Post-Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man with Pipe
signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
measures: 18 x 15 inches
condition: This painting is in very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Lady with Red Necklace - British 30s Post Impressionist oil painting
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated British portrait oil painting is by female artist Hedwig Pillitz. Her parents emigrated from Hungary to England and Hedwig and her actor sister Doris grew up in Lo...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage portrait of a woman sleeping by French artist Pierre Cornu
By Pierre Cornu
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage oil painting of a woman sleeping by Pierre Cornu. This is a visually stunning painting by the popular French artist reknown for his nude and female portraits. A young woman...
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1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Self Portrait of the Artist in Studio - British 1920's art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb British self portrait oil painting is by noted artist Sir Walter Westley Russell CVO, RA, RWS. He had a distinguished career: Russell became a member of the Royal Academy...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Charles PICART LE DOUX, The Beautiful Girl, Oil on Canvas, 1939
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Charles PICART LE DOUX (1881-1959), France, 1939. The Beautiful Girl. With frame: 85.5x72.5 cm - 33.7x28.5 inches ; without frame: 73x60cm - 28.75x23.6 inches. 20F f...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The story of one flower. Abstract original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I explored the vivid emotions and fleeting sensations that nature evokes in us. Inspired by Fauvism's bold colors and Surrealism's dreamlike quality, I layered acry...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Italian Girl, Oil on Canvas, 1924
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Charles PICART LE DOUX (1881-1959), France, 1924. The Italian girl. Very beautiful work where post-impressionism embellished with a few cubist touches form a harmoni...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer mood
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant acrylic painting, I've channeled the essence of summer memories into a whimsical medley of colors and forms. I've drawn from comics, pop art, and symbolism to capture...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Ritratto di Sasha" Olio su Cartone cm. 40 x 50 1993
Located in Torino, IT
Ritratto di un ragazzino
Opera molto materica e luminosa
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Faucher - Post Impressionist Figurative Landscape Oil by Henri Martin
By Henri Martin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Beautiful signed and dated figure in landscape oil on canvas by sought after French post impressionist painter Henri Martin. The piece depicts a view of a lone farmer standing in a v...
Category
1890s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pond of the Tuileries Garden in Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
HERVE Jules René (1887-1981)
Pond of the Tuileries Garden in Paris
Oil on canvas signed low right
Old frame gilded with leaves
Dim canvas : 46 X 55 cm
Dim frame : 67 X 76 cm
HERVE J...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dipinto post impressionista figurativo toscano del XX secolo
By Mino Maccari
Located in Florence, IT
il dipinto (olio su tela 44.5 x 35 cm; with cornice in legno 64 x 54,5) è firmato Maccari in basso a sinistra e titolato "L'insidia" e datato 1956 a penna sul retro. La scena raffigu...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman posing mixed media painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Mixed technique on canvas cardboard.
Work measurements 41x33 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Wings of The Opera Garnier in paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
COSSON, Jean Louis Marcel (1878 – 1956)
Ballerinas and gentlemen in the Swing of the Opera
Oil on canvas signed low left
Old frame re-gilded with leaves
Dimensions canvas : 50 X 6...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman posing mixed media painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Mixed technique on canvas cardboard.
Work measurements 41x33 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
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Mixed Media
G. Gershwin. 1998. Paper, pastel, 64x45 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Arturs Nikitins (born 1936) - painter, graphic artist.
1962 – graduated from the Latvian Art Academy, Graphic Department with the diploma work “The workers of Novorosijsk” under th...
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1990s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Woman posing mixed media painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Mixed technique on canvas cardboard.
Work measurements 35x27 cm.
Frame 40x32 cm.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spani...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Woman in the Sun
Located in THOMERY, FR
This gouache painting captures a woman comfortably seated in a lounge chair on a sunny patio. Her long purple hair and sunglasses give her a relaxed, summery look. Her body is repres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Woman posing with guitar mixed media painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman
Mixed technique on canvas cardboard.
Work measurements 41x33 cm.
Frameless.
Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Charles PICART LE DOUX, Model on Green Background, Oil on Isorel, 1949
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on isorel panel by Charles PICART LE DOUX (1881-1959), France, 1949. Model on green background. With frame: 97.5x76.5 cm - 38.4x30.1 inches ; without frame: 81x60cm - 31.9x23.6 i...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Fine Mid 20th Century French Signed Oil Lady Seated in Interior Room Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Seated in Interior Room Setting
by Georges PACOUIL (1903-1996) French circa 1950
signed lower front corner
oil on canvas
canvas: 25.5 x 18 inches
provenance: private collection,...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Superb 1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Stylish Blonde Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
by Jean Dulac (1902-1968) *see below
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 21.75 x 18 inches
provenance: private collection, Lyon, France (the artists ho...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Mid 20th Century French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
by Jean Dulac (1902-1968) *see below
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 16 x 13 inches
provenance: private collection, Lyon, France (the artists home ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 1940's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Artists Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model
by Jean Dulac (1902-1968) *see below
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 26 x 20 inches
provenance: private collection, Lyon, France (the artists home c...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post-impressionist portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Post-Impressionist portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, pink, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Jacques Zucker, Suzanne Vattier, Ignacio Gil Sala, and Spencer Pryse. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Post-Impressionist portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 3.55 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $128 and tops out at $1,200,000, while the average work sells for $2,280.