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Art Subject: Bride
Antique French Interior Bedroom Farce Oil Painting, Large Boudoir Oil Painting
Antique French Interior Bedroom Farce Oil Painting, Large Boudoir Oil Painting

Antique French Interior Bedroom Farce Oil Painting, Large Boudoir Oil Painting

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Large Antique Oil on Canvas, bringing a touch of classic French humor and theatrical drama as well as antique charm. It's signed in the lower right. Rendered with an eye for both d...

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Early 20th Century French School Interior Paintings

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Oil

Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting Tempera on Glass
Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting Tempera on Glass

Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting Tempera on Glass

Located in Roma, IT

Early 18th-Century Italian Venetian Portrait Painting on Glass This wonderful early 18th-century portrait of a lady holding a small dog is a classic example of reverse glass painting...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Tempera

Portrait of a Young Woman, Romantic Oil, Circa 1850
Portrait of a Young Woman, Romantic Oil, Circa 1850

Portrait of a Young Woman, Romantic Oil, Circa 1850

By Sir Thomas Lawrence

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Portrait of a Young Woman, ca. 1850. Oil on antique English millboard, panel measures 20 x 24 inches. Excellent condition with surface stress cracking and paint shrinkage consisten...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Fiberboard

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait on paper "Present moment"
Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait on paper "Present moment"

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait on paper "Present moment"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

“Present Moment” is a contemporary abstract portrait by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created as part of her ongoing series dedicated to women and their inner emotional landscapes....

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper
Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper

Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper

Located in Genève, GE

Dimension with frame: 35 x 29,7 x 3,3 cm. A finely executed miniature devotional painting depicting the Madonna tenderly embracing the Christ Child. Executed in oil on copper and dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, the composition displays the intimate scale and luminous surface characteristic of copper paintings. The Virgin is shown wearing a deep blue mantle highlighted with delicate gilded details and crowned by a circle of stars, while the Christ Child rests affectionately in her arms. The work reflects the enduring influence of Baroque religious imagery and evokes the devotional paintings produced throughout the Spanish world during the colonial period, while remaining firmly rooted in the broader Continental European tradition. Its small scale, refined execution, and warm devotional character make it an appealing collector's piece. The painting is presented in an impressive carved and ebonized wooden frame that beautifully complements the richness of the composition. A charming example of late 18th-century religious art, combining devotional intimacy, Baroque sensibility, and the luminous qualities unique to oil on copper. madonna and child, virgin mary, christ child, oil on copper, copper painting, religious painting, devotional painting, catholic art, christian art, sacred art, baroque religious art, baroque devotional painting, continental european school, spanish colonial taste, spanish colonial influence, antique religious artwork, ecclesiastical art, crowned madonna, star crown madonna, virgin and child, christian iconography, late 18th century painting, circa 1800, antique oil on copper, miniature painting, devotional icon, old master style, european religious art, framed religious painting...

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Late 18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Copper

Venus Adonis Giaquinto Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italian Art
Venus Adonis Giaquinto Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italian Art

Venus Adonis Giaquinto Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italian Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Corrado Giaquinto (Naples, 1703 – Naples, 1765) Venus tries to dissuade Adonis from going hunting Oil on canvas 131 x 100 cm. – With an important period frame (imperfections, mi...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Indian Miniature Portrait Maharaja Dip Singh of Kaparan Hunting Boar, Bundi 1800
Indian Miniature Portrait Maharaja Dip Singh of Kaparan Hunting Boar, Bundi 1800

Indian Miniature Portrait Maharaja Dip Singh of Kaparan Hunting Boar, Bundi 1800

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique Mughal Miniature Painting of Maharaja Dip Singh of Kaparan (Kapren) in a detailed Hunting Boar scene- ink, opaque watercolor on paper. Bundi, ca. 1775 A comparable pai...

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18th Century Rajput Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pigment

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting
Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Antique American School Art Nouveau Elegent Woman in Landscape Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting with an elegant woman. Oil on canvas. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 15 by 23 inches overall, and 7 by 9 painting alone. Excel...

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1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Queen Artemisia Cupid Cairo Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy
Queen Artemisia Cupid Cairo Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Queen Artemisia Cupid Cairo Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Francesco Cairo (Milan 1607 – 1665), workshop of Queen Artemisia with a Cupid Oil on canvas 129 x 109 cm – Framed 143 x 125 cm. Reference bibliography: Francesco Cairo 1607–1...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting
American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting

American Impressionist "Reading Lakeside" Antique Woman Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 24 by 21 inches overall, and 14 by 10.5 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and ...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Marie de' Medici
German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Marie de' Medici

German School Miniature - 19th Century Oil, Marie de' Medici

Located in Corsham, GB

Marie de' Medici (1575-1642) was Queen of France as the second wife of King Henry IV and served as regent for her son Louis XIII following her husband's death in 1610. Even after Lou...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art
Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art

Antique Oil Painting Romantic Pastoral Scene 19th Century French Classical Art

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Elegant antique original oil painting on canvas depicting a romantic pastoral scene inspired by 19th-century European traditions. The composition portrays a young couple resting in a...

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19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist
Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist

Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist

Located in Beachwood, OH

Luigi Morgari (Italian, 1857–1935) The Nun Oil on canvas mounted on board Signed lower right 14 x 12 inches 21.5 x 19.5 inches, framed There is a minor chip to the bottom right corn...

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Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian French School Orientalist art male portrait oil painting indis. signed
Victorian French School Orientalist art male portrait oil painting indis. signed

Victorian French School Orientalist art male portrait oil painting indis. signed

Located in Hagley, England

This impressive Victorian French Orientalist oil painting is attributed to an artist from the French School. It was painted in 1882 and is indistinctly signed. The composition is of...

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1880s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon

Philosopher Original Oil Painting Canvas Surreal 30x38in Signed Paula Craioveanu
Philosopher Original Oil Painting Canvas Surreal 30x38in Signed Paula Craioveanu

Philosopher Original Oil Painting Canvas Surreal 30x38in Signed Paula Craioveanu

By Paula Craioveanu

Located in Forest Hills, NY

"Philosopher" . Original, unique painting. oil on canvas, 30x38in. Shipped rolled in a tube from Europe to the USA using DHL or FedEx, no custom or import fees in the US. Shipped rol...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Spanish Noble Lady - 17th Century Old Master art oil painting
Portrait of a Spanish Noble Lady - 17th Century Old Master art oil painting

Portrait of a Spanish Noble Lady - 17th Century Old Master art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning, large portrait oil painting is attributed to Spanish Old Master Claudio Coello who is considered the last great Spanish painter of the 17th century. It has formerly been the property of Lady Beatrice...

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1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil Crayon

Fine 19th Century French Romantic Interior Scene Elegant Ladies Oil Painting
Fine 19th Century French Romantic Interior Scene Elegant Ladies Oil Painting

Fine 19th Century French Romantic Interior Scene Elegant Ladies Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Fine French Romantic Interior Scene with Elegant Ladies Oil Painting French School, late 19th century oil on board, unframed Board size: 22 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection...

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Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Golden Apple - British RSA exh art female portrait oil painting peacock bird
The Golden Apple - British RSA exh art female portrait oil painting peacock bird

The Golden Apple - British RSA exh art female portrait oil painting peacock bird

By Robert Hope

Located in Hagley, England

This sumptuous Scottish oil painting is by noted artist Robert Hope. It was most recently part of the Paisley Art Institute Collection, formerly held by the Paisley Museum and Art Ga...

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1910s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century
Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century

Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century

Located in New York, NY

A masterful copy by an unknown artist, after the portrait of "Beatrice d'Este" by Leonardo Da Vinci also known as ‘Portrait of a Lady’ or ‘La Dama con la reticella di perle (The Lady With a Pearl Hairnet)’. The original work originally created in the 15th Century is currently on display in the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana Museum of Milan. Beatrice d'Este was the Duchess of Bari/Milan and was believed to be one of the most attractive princesses of the Renaissance. Her impeccable style won her many admirers throughout Italy and France, and she became a trendsetter of the highest order. This copy of the original painting, is an oil on canvas done in the 18th Century, and in this exquisite portrait, the artist has masterfully depicted the fine details with draped hair, pearls, royal dress, ornate headgear and sumptuous jewelry in front of a dark background. Once again, capturing the imagination with another enigmatic smile. It comes housed in an elegant period giltwood frame with ebonized trims and ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso. Art measures 28 x 18 inches Frame measures 34.5 x 24.5 inches There is much debate and controversy over who actually painted the "Beatrice d'Este" was it Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), or Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis (1455–1508). So we may never know who executed the original portrait which hangs in the museum, but that need not deter from an appreciation of its singularity. Following the portraiture convention established by painters of the Quattrocentro, the artist has chosen to portray his sitter in profile. In doing so, he magnificently captures the essence of his sitter, a girl on the threshold of womanhood. Bedecked in the adornments—silk, velvet, pearls and embroidery (brocade) crafted of spun gold threads—afforded her by birthright and marriage, Beatrice looks forward in noble serenity. And at the same time her profile with its upturned nose and slight smile betrays an innocence that must have been the basis of the oft-repeated epithet: la più zentil donna in Italia” (“the sweetest lady in Italy”). It is believed the lady is Beatrice d'Este (1475-1497), duchess of Bari and later of Milan, the wife of Ludovico Sforza (known as "il Moro"). One of the most beautiful princesses of the Italian Renaissance, she was known for her good taste in fashion. Beatrice was a member of the Este-Sforza family, which joined by marriage two of the oldest reigning and already powerful houses in Italy. The house of Este, which held court in Ferrara, traced its lineage to the 11th century Dukes of Saxony and Bavaria. Beatriceʼs father, Ercole I ruled the Ferrara commune for 34 years, catapulting the city-state (and the Estes with it) to an unmatched level of economic prosperity and cultural prominence. The family was renowned for its love of letters and patronage of the arts. The first time Leonardo da Vinci’s name resounded in the Ambrosiana, it was through the pen of its founder, Cardinal Federico Borromeo, who attributed this little panel to the great Master, describing it as “A portrait of a Duchess of Milan, by the hand of Leonardo”. Following the Cardinal’s statement, the portrait was for long assumed to depict Beatrice d’Este, the wife of Ludovico il Moro. However, scholars have recently been more cautious and vague in their statements, with regard to both the artist (anonymous Lombard or Emilian...

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18th Century Northern Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1940's Fashion Illustration - The Two Elegant Brides
1940's Fashion Illustration - The Two Elegant Brides

1940's Fashion Illustration - The Two Elegant Brides

By Geneviève Thomas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

Antique  Dutch School original oil painting on canvas, Genre scene, Gold Frame
Antique  Dutch School original oil painting on canvas, Genre scene, Gold Frame

Antique Dutch School original oil painting on canvas, Genre scene, Gold Frame

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This captivating antique oil painting on canvas is a fine example of Dutch School genre art, evoking the style of the 17th-century master Adriaen van Ostade. The composition features...

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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Velvet lilac"
"Velvet lilac"

"Velvet lilac"

By Svetlana Lazareva

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Moment Before the Curtain A mesmerizingly intimate scene from the ballet's backstage life unfolds on the canvas. The artist's gaze, cast from a lofty vantage point, transforms the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Antique Victorian English Oil - Young Girl Collecting Roses
Antique Victorian English Oil - Young Girl Collecting Roses

Antique Victorian English Oil - Young Girl Collecting Roses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large collection of works by one artist. A very few of them are signed what looks to be 'F. Wa...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Femme et jeune fille - Post Impressionist Figurative Oil by Henri Lebasque
Femme et jeune fille - Post Impressionist Figurative Oil by Henri Lebasque

Femme et jeune fille - Post Impressionist Figurative Oil by Henri Lebasque

By Henri Lebasque

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed and dated figurative oil on panel circa 1920 by French post impressionist painter Henri Lebasque. The piece depicts a woman in a red dress sewing while a young girl in a pink ...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

The Maitland Family Portrait
The Maitland Family Portrait

The Maitland Family Portrait

By Mason Chamberlin

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Mason Chamberlin R.A. (London 1727-1787) Ebenezer Maitland Senior (1752–1834) and his wife Mary Winter (c. 1752–1835) with their son Ebenezer Fuller Maitland (1780–1858) in an interi...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vintage American Modernist Surreal Figural Nude Portrait Large Framed Painting
Vintage American Modernist Surreal Figural Nude Portrait Large Framed Painting

Vintage American Modernist Surreal Figural Nude Portrait Large Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist nude portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a modern molding. Excellent condition, ready to ...

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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Circle of Joseph Moseley Barber (1811-1889) - 19th Century Oil, Quiet Company
Circle of Joseph Moseley Barber (1811-1889) - 19th Century Oil, Quiet Company

Circle of Joseph Moseley Barber (1811-1889) - 19th Century Oil, Quiet Company

Located in Corsham, GB

This intimate domestic scene depicts a young woman in period dress seated in a dimly lit interior, engaged in needlework while a small cat sits attentively beside her on richly drape...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Saint Sebastian Petrazzi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Siena Art
Saint Sebastian Petrazzi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Siena Art

Saint Sebastian Petrazzi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Siena Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Saint Sebastian Attributed to Astolfo Petrazzi (Siena, 1583–1665) Oil on canvas 88 x 64 cm. Framed 98 x 76 cm. The painting in question depicts an intense portrait of Sain...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

For Restoration 19th Century Oil - The Naughty Dog
For Restoration 19th Century Oil - The Naughty Dog

For Restoration 19th Century Oil - The Naughty Dog

Located in Corsham, GB

A delightfully endearing 19th century oil depicting a lady in a delicate green and gold dress and her naughty dog, who can be seen leaping onto the furniture. The artist expertly cap...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique Victorian English Oil - Fine Posed Lady Portrait
Antique Victorian English Oil - Fine Posed Lady Portrait

Antique Victorian English Oil - Fine Posed Lady Portrait

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large collection of works by one artist. A very few of them are signed what looks to be 'F. Wa...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

No. 120 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, abstract, face, grey
No. 120 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, abstract, face, grey

No. 120 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, abstract, face, grey

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

No. 120 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with India ink, acrylic and pastel on canvas, dimensions are 116 × 81 cm (45.7 × 31.9 in). Dime...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic

Portrait Duchess Wissing Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master English
Portrait Duchess Wissing Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master English

Portrait Duchess Wissing Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master English

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Willem Wissing (Amsterdam, 1656 – Stamford, 1687) attributed Portrait of the Duchess of Marlborough as Minerva Oil on canvas 128 x 103 cm – in a gilt frame 149 x 125 cm. Prov...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1900's French Belle Epoque Period Portrait of a Lady, signed & dated oil
Fine 1900's French Belle Epoque Period Portrait of a Lady, signed & dated oil

Fine 1900's French Belle Epoque Period Portrait of a Lady, signed & dated oil

By French Belle Epoque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Belle Epoque Lady French School, signed and dated 1907 oil painting on canvas: 24 x 19.5 inches antique original gilt frame: 29 x 24 inches condition:...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting

Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting

By Willem Wissing

Located in Hagley, England

This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing. Wissing settled in England and emerged as Peter Lely's most important pupil after his de...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait Noblewoman Van Loo Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master French
Portrait Noblewoman Van Loo Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master French

Portrait Noblewoman Van Loo Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master French

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Jean-Baptiste van Loo (Aix-en-Provence, 1684–1745) circle Portrait of a Lady Oil on canvas 93 x 77 cm. In antique frames (with imperfections) 103 x 87 cm. The painting depicts...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Bride - British 1934 Romantic art female portrait oil painting
Portrait of a Bride - British 1934 Romantic art female portrait oil painting

Portrait of a Bride - British 1934 Romantic art female portrait oil painting

By Frank Owen Salisbury

Located in Hagley, England

This beautiful British 1930's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Frank Owen Salisbury or Frank O'Salisbury as he is also known. Painted in 1934, the composition is a half lengt...

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1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Rosella, Romantic Portrait circa 1900 by Francesco Paolo Michetti
Rosella, Romantic Portrait circa 1900 by Francesco Paolo Michetti

Rosella, Romantic Portrait circa 1900 by Francesco Paolo Michetti

By Francesco Paolo Michetti

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Francesco Paolo Michetti, Italian (1851 - 1929) Title: Rosella Year: circa 1900 Medium: Oil on Canvas, Signed Size: 30 x 20 inches [76.2 x 50.8 cm] Framed: 40 x 30 inches [10...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

BELLAY French Academic Painting Portrait Italian Roman woman Rome 19th
BELLAY French Academic Painting Portrait Italian Roman woman Rome 19th

BELLAY French Academic Painting Portrait Italian Roman woman Rome 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

Charles BELLAY Paris, 1826 - Paris, 1900 Portrait d'une Italienne Huile sur toile 41 x 34 cm (55 x 48 cm avec le cadre) Signée en bas à droite « Ch. Bellay » Beau cadre en bois doré ...

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19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Hidden Portraits XXII, Acrylic on Board, Modern, Framed, 1980s
Hidden Portraits XXII, Acrylic on Board, Modern, Framed, 1980s

Hidden Portraits XXII, Acrylic on Board, Modern, Framed, 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XXII', acrylic on artist's board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing art prof...

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1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Old Master portrait of a lady musician by the master or portraiture
Old Master portrait of a lady musician by the master or portraiture

Old Master portrait of a lady musician by the master or portraiture

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Attributed to Pierre Paul Prud’hon (French, 1758-1823) 'La belle musicienne' Oil on canvas, oval Signed ‘P. P. Prudon’ (lower left) 28.3/4 x 23.1/2 in. (73 x 59.5 cm.) Pierre Paul Prud'hon is considered a prime example of early French Romanticism. He was born as the seventh and last child of a master tailor. At the age of 16 he was a pupil of the painter and sculptor Francois Devosge. After finishing his studies he moved to Paris, where he first worked for an engraver and became friends with the Baron of Joursanvault, who became his patron. He also made a friendship with the "incorruptible", the politician and revolutionary Maximilien de Robespierre. Despite important friendships and the care of some cardinals, Prud'hon plunges into loneliness and melancholy. He has a good reputation and produces allegorical paintings, but his attachment to Robespierre forces him to leave the French capital. He now lives in the Free County of Burgundy, where he makes portraits and illustrations for Pierre Didot, the owner of the printing house. After a few years he moved back to Paris and his career received a new impetus. In the Louvre, Prud'hon is provided with a studio in which he paints "La sagesse et la vérité descendant sur la terre" (Wisdom and Truth descend to earth) for one year, as well as some ceilings of the Louvre. The government assigns him a studio in the Sorbonne, where his wife Jeanne, whom he married at the age of 19, comes looking for him. To escape her, he asks the museum director for protection. In 1808 he wrote "La justice et la vengeance divine poursuivant le crime" (Justice and divine revenge pursue the crime). In the same year he is also named Knight of the Legion of Honour and is able to break with his grumpy wife once and for all. He soon reconnects with his student and painter of neoclassicism Constance Mayer. Pierre is commissioned to paint a portrait of the Empress and wife of Napoleon, Joséphine de Beauharnais, which can still be seen today in the Louvre. He also paints the small "Roi de Rome" (King of Rome). In 1816 the Academy of Fine Arts elected him a member, where he took over the armchair in the painting section of François-André Vincent. A few years later his depressed wife commits suicide, and full of pain Prud'hon finishes her last work "Une famille malheureuse" (Engl. An Unhappy Family) and exhibits it. He himself dies soon afterwards and is buried in Paris. Many renowned artists admire Prud'hon for his "clair-obscur", the chiaroscuro painting...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century Italian Religious Painting on Glass
17th Century Italian Religious Painting on Glass

17th Century Italian Religious Painting on Glass

By Leandro da Ponte known as Leandro Bassano (Bassano, 1557 - Venice, 1622), attributed to

Located in Roma, IT

17th Century Italian Religious Painting on Glass Beautiful and important oil painting on glass based on an engraving, not signed, dated 1655 at the bottom centre, follower of Leandr...

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Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Glass, Oil

Portrait of a Duchess of Humières, French late 17th century, circle of J.F. Voet
Portrait of a Duchess of Humières, French late 17th century, circle of J.F. Voet

Portrait of a Duchess of Humières, French late 17th century, circle of J.F. Voet

Located in PARIS, FR

Portrait of Anne-Louise-Julie de Crevant, Duchess of Humières French School, late 17th century, circa 1685 (unsigned) Circle of Jacob Ferdinand Voet (Antwerp 1639 – Paris 1689) Oil ...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French painting mid 19th Equestrian Portrait Amazone Horse Dogs After DE DREUX
French painting mid 19th Equestrian Portrait Amazone Horse Dogs After DE DREUX

French painting mid 19th Equestrian Portrait Amazone Horse Dogs After DE DREUX

By Alfred de Dreux

Located in PARIS, FR

After Alfred de Dreux Paris, 1810 – Paris, 1860 Portrait of a Horsewoman Side-saddle with her Dogs Oil on mahogany panel 50.5 x 38 cm (58 x 45.5 cm with frame) Napoleon III period fr...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Robert Delaunay. Maternité bigoudène. c. 1905-1906. Oil on cardboard. 48 x 54 cm
Robert Delaunay. Maternité bigoudène. c. 1905-1906. Oil on cardboard. 48 x 54 cm

Robert Delaunay. Maternité bigoudène. c. 1905-1906. Oil on cardboard. 48 x 54 cm

By Robert Delaunay

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Robert Delaunay (Paris, 1885 – Montpellier, 1941). Bigoudène Maternity. c. 1905 - 1906 Oil on cardboard 48 x 54 cm (65 x 74 cm) Provenance: - Private collection, Dr. G. Piras, F...

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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil