Realist Portrait Paintings

Attributed by Nikolay Alekseyevich Kasatkin (1859 - 1930). In this touching artwork, the artist perfectly conveyed the character of the old woman, who has seen a lot in her life. The hands, tired out and riddled with veins, lie helplessly on the knees. Her slouched body tells us about the load of years lived. The painter skillfully conveys a sense of wisdom, kindness, and humility through her wrinkled face and detached gaze. The painting exudes warmth with a subtle touch of sadness and reflection on a life lived. Thanks to moderately contrasting colors, the portrait comes to life and shows us the depth of the artist's intention. Kasatkin not only continued the traditions of the best masters of portraiture in Russia in the 19th century, but also introduced new principles into it. He sought to display on canvas not only the external features of a person, but also to demonstrate his spiritual world. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed bottom left, framed. Size app.: 68.5 x 52.3 cm (roughly 27 x 20.6 in), frame is 80.5 x 63.5 cm (roughly 31.7 x 25 in). Very good condition, very well preserved recently conserved condition with minimal wear (notice few micro losses here and there). Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 5.4 kg is going to measure 8 kg packed for shipment. Nikolay Alekseyevich Kasatkin (1859 - 1930) was a Russian painter, considered to be one of the founders of Social Realism in Russia. From 1873 to 1883 he studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture with Vasily Perov and Illarion Pryanishnikov. Upon graduating, he received a medal for his painting "Beggars at the Church Door". In 1891, he began exhibiting with the Peredvizhniki and, from 1894 to 1917, was a teacher at his alma mater. For thirty years, beginning in 1883, he worked with Ivan Sytin, providing illustrations for his popular almanac/calendars and teaching lithography. He also contributed The Great Reform, an encyclopedia that celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation (1861), and a collection called "Russian History in Pictures". In 1903, he became a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts. He participated in the Exposition Universelle (1900), where he won a silver medal, and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904), among others. In 1923, following the Civil War, he was named the first "People's Artist of the Republic" and became a member of the AKhRR (Association of Artists). He is considered to be one of the forerunners of Socialist Realism in the arts and was sometimes called the "Gorky of Painters". In 1956, the Soviet Union honored him with a 40 kopeck commemorative postage stamp. In 1971, his painting of a female mine worker...

This captivating British portrait oil painting is by noted exhibited and listed female artist Alice Mary Burton. Painted circa 1955, the painting is a portrait of a woman gazing out ...

This Lovely Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist James Bell Anderson who worked out of his studio in Glasgow. It was painted in 1919 and is signed and dated. It...

This artwork masterfully blends surrealism and pop culture, presenting a vivid, retro-futuristic scene against a dark, dreamlike backdrop. At its center is a bright yellow vintage ca...

Oil on canvas Kamsar Ohanyan is an Armenian artist born in 1991 who lives and works in Yerevan, Armenia. He studied in Yerevan at State Pedagogical University with Kh. Abovyan at th...

This lovely British portrait oil painting is by noted artist Lionel Ellis. The painting comes from a collection of works by the artist, previously owned by his wife. Painted circa 19...

This lovely Scottish interior genre oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Robert Gemmell Hutchison. Painted circa 1890 Hutchison painted several versions of this scene of a young ...

Give Me A Smile Close your eyes, Don't say a word; Give me a smile, And stay and weave me your part of tenderness, Give me a little smile while I lie by your side; And give me you...

Scottish artist, David McEwen's oil painting, "Last Chukka" of a Polo groom with polo horse in Wellington, FL in the US depicts the life of Palm Beach Polo Season. McEwen is renown ...

This artwork captures a solitary moment in a remote desert setting. The scene focuses on a vintage motel, "Desert Inn," with its bright yellow façade standing out against the dark, m...

This cheery Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted artist David Alison. Painted in 1906 it is a half length portrait of a smiling girl in a red dress and white collar and white p...

Portrait of a young woman Mara. 1986, oil on cardboard, 35x30 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to R...

This superb portrait oil painting is by noted Russian Jewish artist Jacob Kramer. The sitter is a friend of the artist, George Hopkinson, proud Yorkshireman and textile businessman w...

Elena Burykina's "Laura" (2021) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait of a woman. This piece measure 12 x 12 in and is ready to hang. About the Arti...

Luna reexamines portraits of individuals throughout history to illustrate the premise that history flows into the present in an ever-changing state. And, with each new context, we view people and events through a contemporary lens specific to that moment. Luna appropriates and contextualizes original portrait elements to create reinvented portraits using technique and patterning that brings a contemporary context and perspective to these historically inspired portraits. My current body of work, Contemporary Histories, explores this phenomena by re-interpreting historical portraiture using a contemporary visual language. It is my intent to create a modern visual lens through which to view these individuals and their legacies, as they continue to flow into the present in ever-changing states. As a keen example of how history changes and morphs over time, I have selected portraits of women who chose an alternate path from the traditional ones prescribed in their times. Some of these individuals overtly stepped outside the traditional roles prescribed for women to realize their goals. Others astutely maneuvered within the social system they lived in to obtain their aspirations. Whether altruistic or nefarious, these women and their actions altered the future cultural landscape. Through a 21st century lens, we view them as women with minds of their own, who made choices to control their own lives and futures. Often, in stark contrast to how they were viewed and how their actions were recorded in their own times. For a modern visual language, a combination of fine and decorative arts has inspired my approach to this subject. Employing several formal contemporary tenets, most notably, rather than place the figure in a 3-dimensional space, as in the originals, the figures reside in flat graphic picture planes of damask designs, repetitive patterns or botanical grounds as modern settings for their modern legacies. These graphic backgrounds symbolize what was historically considered a woman’s proper domain, in particular, gardening and needle crafts, such as; quilting, embroidery and sewing. Formally, unlike the originals, I am working alla prima, rather than with a base grisaille and delicate layers of glazing. While, the patterned and botanical environments, along with gold leaf applications, contemporary compositions and color palettes are formally influenced by a spectrum of 19th - 21st century artists and artisans; from Gustav Klimt and the Wiener Werkstatte to Henri Rousseau, Tamara de Lempicka and Will Cotton. BIO Honora...

I sought to capture a moment of bold independence amidst the stark expanse of the American roadside. The crisp realism contrasts with a punchy assertiveness expressed through the assertive stance of the figure in the leather jacket. Set against the backdrop of a vintage gas...

Nina, Oil on Canvas, Painting by Christina Major Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York an...

As we celebrate our homerun record breaking hero of all times, Aaron Judge, we also celebrate our own private little hero who put his heart and sweat into making his mark for his family and team! He was out there rain or shine swinging away at that little white ball with all of his might. The umpire called "steee-rike!" and he knew that the game was on the line and, win or lose, he would always remember that day! Both an accomplished realist and figurative portrait painter, Joseph Sundwall...

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Embrace the wisdom of your experiences, for they have sculpted you into a masterpiece of resilience and grace. As an artist weaves a masterpiece from a blank canvas, so too can you craft a new beginning from the threads of your past. Let the tapestry of your life be a testament to the power of faith and the divine hand guiding your journey. Embrace serenity amidst adversity, for this time, your efforts shall bloom into a symphony of triumph and renewal. About Artist Olaniyi Timothy...

This portrait captures a blend of realism and mystery, focusing on a figure dressed in modern, understated elegance. The subject, with flowing alabaster hair, stands out against a mu...

A 16” x 22” x 3” Magical Realism Acrylic Portrait Painting executed on Wood Panel with Custom Framing and Found Objects by artist Christopher Polentz. A certificate of authenticity w...

Mini Sweets Diptych by Gavin Dobson Consists of Mini Gummy Bear Mini Cola Bottle Each piece individually is £60 Each piece individually is H21cm x W14.8cm x D0.1cm Both pieces so...

This artwork portrays a serene lady who remains composed amidst the chaos and stress of the world. It emphasizes the significance of mental health by urging us to prioritize our well-being rather than being consumed by life's challenges. The ability to remain centered and composed greatly impacts our overall mental state. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Olaniyi Timothy...

1972-73 Eastbourne College for Art and Design: Fine Art Foundation Course: studies drawing. Works through the South Coast Period of paintings. Studio: South Coast of England. 1974-81 University of Wales: studied painting under Welsh artist Selwyn Jones. Public and private commissions: twenty-five multistory murals in Wales and England: documented by the BBC and British National Newspapers. Studios: Bethesda and Bangor City, Wales. Studies composition and portraiture. Shows at the Royal Exchange, London; Bangor City Museum, Wales. 1981-82 Commission: The Trial of Saint Deiniol: 19-panel, 18 x 21 ft. painting. Studio: Shropshire, England 1982-86 The New York Times send photographer Dith Pran (on whom the movie The Killing Fields was based) to photograph Povey in New York with The Trial of Saint Deiniol painting at Art Expo New York 1986. Povey is advised by George Bush Senior’s former campaign manager Zena Temkin on shaping his public persona. The BBC film Edward Povey with former President of the Royal Academy of Art in London - Sir Hugh Casson KCVO, RA, RDI in which Sir Hugh interviews Povey about his art career. Public and private commissions for collections in the United States, London, Wales, Belgium, West Indies. Studies symbolism and trains in color with Jan de Maere in Brussels and works through the Tapestry Period of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he builds the extensive Childhood, Illusion and Desire Period of paintings. Studio: Guisborough, England courtesy of the town mayor. Shows in Belgium, London, New York. 1992-93 Public commission: Hall of Illusion mural: 20 X 40 ft. interior oil painting in the Chamber Concert Hall of the University of Wales. The commission is followed by BBC Television, S4C Television; BBC Radio Four and regional and national newspapers. Studios: Guisborough, England; Bangor City, Wales. Designs the Hall of Illusion mural on the island of Grenada, West Indies. 1994-96 Deepens his studies in the relationship between art and the psyche. Researches new ways to evolve concepts with models using theaters...

Oil Painting Portrait of Ashcan Artist John Sloan. Signed I. Holtz. The youngest of four children, Holtz was born and spent his early childhood in Skierniewice, Poland, a small town near Warsaw. His father was a hat maker and a furrier. In 1935, prior to World War II, when Holtz was ten years old, his family moved to Jerusalem, Israel, where they settled in the Geula neighborhood near Meah Shearim. Itzhak Holtz's passion for art began early. When he was five years old, in Poland, his father first drew a picture of a horse and sled in the snow for him. The young Holtz looked at the drawing and studied it in wonderment. From that moment on, Holtz remembers, he constantly begged his father to draw for him. His enthusiasm for art grew and Holtz longed to study art. In 1945, he enrolled at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, where he primarily studied lettering and poster work in a program geared toward commercial art Holtz became interested in painting, prompting him to move to New York City in 1950 to study at the Art Students League of New York under Robert Brackman and Harry Sternberg, and then at the National Academy of Design under Robert Philipp. Holtz has stated that his artwork, which primarily but not exclusively, depict scenes of Jewish spirituality and tradition, is driven by his Orthodox Jewish beliefs: "You have to live that religious life to fully capture it on canvas." He has been classified in the school of genre painting, often depicting street scenes of ordinary people in everyday Jewish life in the back alleys and markets of Jerusalem neighborhoods such as Me'ah Shearim and Geula; and in New York neighborhoods and hamlets such as Monsey, Boro Park and Williamsburg. Along with street scenes, his work includes portraits of scribes, tailors, cobblers and fishmongers, and images such as shtetls, lighthouses, and wedding scenes. He started out painting mostly portraits in order to support his family, before expanding to include street scenes. His beloved subject matter is painting scenes of Jewish life, his childhood memories when his mother took him along shopping for the Sabbath to the markets of Meah Shearim, has left a deep impression on him and influenced many of his works. Holtz has experimented in the abstract, but then reverted to representational and figurative art to which he devoted himself exclusively. His Israeli street scenes are said to combine “an affectionate recollection of the past with the brilliance of the color of modern Israel.” Holtz has stated that he struggled at first when he arrived to the USA because of financial reasons and because he only knew Polish, Yiddish and Hebrew, but then made good ties with his instructor who greatly influenced him Robert Philipp who helped him make friends and referred him to paint portraits. Examples of Holtz's work throughout the years include: Yerusalem Wedding (2010), depicting a Chuppa in Jerusalem on early evening, oil on canvas; The Funeral(1966), depicting five stoic Hasidim carrying a body on a bier over to a gravesite, with the people behind them crying, in charcoal on paper and oil on canvas; Rejoicing (1974), an image of religious men dancing, in felt pen and marker on paper; and the oil painting Shamash Learning in Shul (2003), a portrait of a pious Jew studying the Talmud inside a claustrophobic synagogue scene. Throughout the years Holtz has created hundreds of works in many art mediums, including, genre scenes, portraits, still lifes and landscape scenery, his works are sought after by art collectors worldwide, and he has been called the greatest living Jewish artist. It is said that no artist ever explored the Jewish subject like Holtz. Today some of his oil paintings have been commanding over $100,000. Holtz creates his scenes after researching locations, and often uses locals as models. He paints slowly and with great care, but with a swift Impressionistic style. The people in his portraits and scenes are generally more cheerful and optimistic than standard portraits of Hassidic individuals. He paints oils and watercolors, and also does felt pen, pastel, marker, ink and charcoal drawings, as well as woodcuts. His oil paintings typically have a brown hue, while his work with felt pen is often in sepia tones, and on some of his works he used very bright colors, with a strong emphasis on the interplay of light and shadow. He is heavily influenced by the ancient staircases and alleyways of Jerusalem, with its modest religious population, which has made a strong impression on him in his youth, the streets of Tzfat, and the works of Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer and Peter Bruegel, as well as Jewish artists Moritz Daniel Oppenheim...

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...

Casey Childs' (US based) "Last Light" is an oil painting that depicts a lone female figure sitting with a red umbrella looking out towards a field and tre...

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Fight with Inner Demons. 2018, author technique, 100x100cm Agate Apkalne. Born in Riga, 1977 Education: 2005 – MA in arts, Art Academy of Latvia 1998 ...

Caesar on his way to Pompeii. 1999, canvas, oil, 40x50 cm

"One More Day in Swarga" Oil Painting 35.5" x 31.5" inch by Dmitriy Krestniy ATTENTION: Painting ships rolled in a tube. A look through Dmitriy’s designs reveals a glamorous, femi...

Beautiful 19th century oil painting, attributed to Austrian master Caspar Jele (one of the most important representatives of the Nazarenes in Tyrol), bearing inscription 'Jele 838' l...

What for? Yes, I'm alive, I take walks, go to cafes, and even hang out with friends, but inside everything is dead. There are no plans, no hopes, no desires... One question: Why? For...

The model for the painting happened to be a girl standing in the street of Seville.It was on the day of Faria de Abril. Her image simbolises the liberation from doubts and fears, the...

In this painting the artist depicts a Rabbi in a formal manner, from a 3/4th view angle, and the portrait has been rendered using controlled brushstrokes, and in a realistic way. The artist carefully uses...

Mia Bergeron's (US based) "After" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a dark haired woman in a dark interior with a yellow lamp lit behind her. Mia Bergeron's intere...

'Lady in bar' oil on canvas by Andrew Jackson Working Fine Artist since 1991, Andrew Jackson brings to the Outer Edge Studio, his 20 year experience of...

A 10” x 11.5” x 1” Magical Realism Acrylic Portrait Painting executed on Vellum by artist Christopher Polentz. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchas...

Gustave Jean Jacquet Paris 1846 – 1909 French Painter 'La Belle en Bleu' Signature: Signed middle right Medium: Pastel on paper mounted on canvas Dimensions: Image size 46 x 38 cm,...

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 (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Born in 1991 in the Western Ugandan town of Fort Portal, Switzin Twikirize...

This oil painting on board was created by Canadian artist Timothy Phillips (b. 1929). Phillips worked closely with masters Salvador Dali and Marcel Duchamp, sharing with Duchamp a lo...

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Oil on canvas

Once upon a time, a disco used to be an event). New clothes were prepared, and makeup took three hours). The discos were held in the club in the vestibule. Sneakily, one could climb ...

Kid Dynamite is an oil painting by V...Vaughan of Steve Navarro of California. In late November Steven Navarro is participating in the PanAmerican games in Cali, Colombia after winning the Gold Medal at the PanAmerican Games in Guadalajara. He is ranked #1 in his weight division of 114 lbs.He most likely will qualify for the Paris 2024...

Signed lower left “С Wilhemson” possibly leading to Carl Wilhelm Wilhelmson (1866 - 1928), was a Swedish painter, draftsman, graphic artist, art educator and professor at the Royal A...

Incredibly realistic and charming early 20th century oval portrait of a young child. Oil on board signed and dated top left. Cannot make out signature. Date looks to be 1915. Wonderful frame looks to be original to the painting. It measures 25 3/4 inches high by 21 3/4 wide. One of the finest child portraits...

Girl with a pigeon. Symbol of peace

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Poetry" by Kelly-Anne Cairns is a mesmerizing exploration of ...

"Outdoor, Winter Self Portrait" is a realist oil on canvas painting. It depicts a self portrait of Rachel Personett with a blue and brownish gray backdrop. In “Outdoor, Winter Self...

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...

Her meticulously constructed paintings play with the duality between the simple and the complex, between the observer and the observed.

Michael Bergt's "Weaving Your Way" is gouache, ink and color pencil on toned paper created in 2019 depicting a male model with a patterned background. ...

Timur Akhriev Image Size: 31 x 58 Frame Size: 38 x 65 Medium: Oil "Kate In The Barn" Biography Born in Vladikavkaz, the territory where Southern Russia meets...

In this haunting self-portrait by Canadian realist Dan Hughes, the artist’s face seems to emerge from a rich red background. Hughes is known for his sensitive and engaging figurative...

The new generation talks about d new fashions swags of d youths of this era, in Their sense of music games and crafts, they have a mix of the vintage cu...

This piece, "White Magic", is a 36x48 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby. Depicted is a majestic white horse caught mid gallop. The artist painted the horse runni...

Robin Cole's "Tapestry," a 2024 creation in oil on mounted linen, measures 16 x 16 inches and is framed to a stately 22 x 22 inches. This artwork weaves a visual narrative as intrica...

"Looking in the mirror" oil on canvas by Jackson The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal. Represented by American Art Gallery Carmel California

Sandor Molnar began his studies at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts in 1955. His Studio at the Academy was the scene of friendly get-togethers and intellectual workshops from 1958 ...