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Art Subject: Photography
Flower Still-life Virgin Trevisani Stanchi Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Flower garland with a portrait of the Virgin Francesco Trevisani (Capodistria 1656 - Rome 1746) and Niccolò Stanchi (Rome 1623 - 1690), attributable Oil on canvas 66 x 49 cm. - In f...
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18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil

King Portrait Clementi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Maria Giovanna Battista Clementi known as La Clementina (Turin, 1692 - Turin, 1761), Attributable to Portrait of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy (Turin 1666 - Moncalieri 1732) king of Sardinia, duke of Savoy, marquis of Saluzzo and duke of Monferrato, prince of Piedmont and count of Aosta, Moriana and Nizza from 1675 to 1720. Oil on oval canvas, 79 x 62 cm., Framed 98 x 82 cm. The portrayed in this fascinating virile portrait is King Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy, portrayed in ceremonial armor and red cloak according to the traditional courtly iconography, represented half-length, slightly three-quarter-length, with the towering "courtly" wig, according to the dictates of fashion of the first decades of the century, of French inspiration. In order to represent the power embodied in our austere portrayal, the sovereign is immortalized with the symbolic attributes of the power of the family, identifiable in the ancient crown of the Kingdom of Sardinia, in the scepter with the Mauritian cross and in the necklace of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunziata, established in 1364 by Amedeo VI, as the highest honor of the House of Savoy...
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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Portrait with Blue Ties and White Shirt, Painting
Located in New York, NY
A painting of a young man's head by Mark Beard/Bruce Sargeant. Signed in red, u.l. Oil on canvas “Bruce Sargeant is a mythic figure in the modern art movement. He embodies a world...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

American Portrait Painting of a Gentleman of the Verplanck Family
Located in Houston, TX
The painting features a 3/4 bust portrait of a gentleman from the Verplanck family of Orange County, New York. The painting shows a young man seated for her portrait in a fine black ...
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1820s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Portrait of the Artist, Victor Isbrand', Paris, Copenhagen, Morocco
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed upper right, 'Oda Lauritsen' for Oda Lauritsen Isbrand (Danish, 1904-1987) and dated, upper left, '1928'. A powerful oil portrait of the artist's husband-to-be, the notable D...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Oil

Italian Beauty 19th century Realism Antique Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The painting is signed on the top left side. Description: Tito Conti (1842-1924) was an esteemed Italian painter renowned for his exceptional skill in portr...
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of General Henry Ireton (1611-1651) Son In Law to Oliver Cromwell
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of General Henry Ireton (1611-1651) Son In Law to Oliver Cromwell, 17th Century attributed Robert WALKER (1607-1658) Large 17th Century portrait of General Henry Ireton, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition Civil War portrait...
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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a man with legs
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Henry Raeburn, (circle) 19th Century portrait of Sir Charles Forbes Edinglassie
By Henry Raeburn (circle)
Located in York, GB
Portrait of Sir Charles Forbes of Edinglassie, Oil on canvas. The size of the portrait is 75 cm x 59.5 cm whilst overall the size is 106 cm x 91 cm In very good condition.There has been some restoration/overpainting etc.There is some minor craquelure. Housed in a period gilt frame decorated with acorns and leaves Overall a good portrait, circle of a fine scottish artist , with an interesting sitter, his details below. sir Charles Forbes of Edinglassie Sir Charles Forbes, 1st Baronet (1774–1849) was a Scottish politician, of Newe and Edinglassie, Aberdeenshire. Forbes was the son of the Rev. George Forbes of Lochell. He was a descendant of Alexander Forbes of Kinaldie and Pitsligo, and was in 1833 served heir male in general to Alexander Forbes, 3rd lord Forbes of Pitsligo, father of Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo, attainted in 1745. Forbes was of a bluff but kindly nature, diffident as to his own merits, of a straightforward and manly character. On the death of his uncle in 1821 Forbes succeeded to the entailed estates of the Forbeses of Newe, and was created a baronet by patent in 1823.[1] He married in 1811. His daughter, Elizabeth, married General, Lord James Hay, second son of the seventh Marquess of Tweeddale. Sir Henry Raeburn FRSE, RA, RSA (1756-1823) Scottish portrait painter and Scotland's first significant portrait painter since the Union to remain based in Scotland. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland Raeburn had all the essential qualities of a popular and successful portrait painter. He was able to produce a telling and forcible likeness; his work is distinguished by powerful characterisation, stark realism, dramatic and unusual lighting...
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century Portrait of Woman in Red Hat
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century portrait of a woman wearing red by Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987). Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Canvas has been mounted on fiberboard. Unframed. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard

Philip V King Spain Louise Savoy Queen Gobert Paint Oil 18th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Circle of Pierre Gobert (Fontainebleau 1662 - Paris 1744) Pair of portraits Portrait of Philip V, King of Spain (Versailles 1683 - Madrid 1746) Portrait of Queen Louise of Savoy (16...
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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Coherence" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Austin Howlett's "Coherence" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up view of an female model overlaid with the patterning of branc...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Girl, American Portraiture, Blue Eyes, White Dress, Excellent
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Presented is a wonderful example of mid-19th-century American Portraiture. Portrait of a Girl, c. 1850s Oil on Canvas 27" x 22" Housed in its original period frame Spandrel Sit...
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Mid-19th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tête et Corps d'Homme
Located in Houston, TX
French painting of modern figure in satirical pose by artist Raymond Bailly, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sl...
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1960s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

My General
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is how you live, and you're indifferent to your neighbors, because it's Europe, the 21st century, who needs a war? And then, bam, your world turns upside down. The portrait of t...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

'Portrait of a Boy' by Arthur Bésengez, 1867 - 1947, Belgian Painter
Located in Knokke, BE
Arthur Bésengez 1867 – 1947 Belgian Painter 'Portrait of a Boy' Signature: Signed lower right and dated 1913 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 168 x 103, frame size 186 ...
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sybil, 18th Century Italian School
By Guido Reni
Located in Blackwater, GB
Sybil, 18th Century Italian School - After Guido Reni Large 18th Century Italian Old Master depiction of a Sybil (Apollonian Oracle / Prophetess), oil on canvas. Beautiful quality ...
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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

contemporary disney street art pop art hand painted interior figurative
Located in New York, NY
BLK JHN is an emerging artist who has started to make a name for himself with his disney pop art characters hand painted with what seems years of experi...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Be Bold
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Be Bold" is a striking piece that demands attention from the moment one sets eyes on it. The central figure, a woman with flowing blue hair, exudes an air of confidence and resilience. The blue hue not only serves as an aesthetic choice but also carries deeper significance, representing the freedom to break societal norms and embrace personal identity without fear. The composition is masterfully crafted, with bold brushstrokes and intricate details that draw the viewer into the artwork. The woman's piercing gaze locks with the observer, inviting them to explore their own journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Each stroke of Theophilus's brush seems to radiate energy and passion, capturing the spirit of the subject and infusing the artwork with a powerful presence. "Be Bold" serves as a powerful symbol of embracing individuality and embracing one's true self. The woman with blue hair stands as a representation of those who dare to be different, challenging societal expectations and norms. The vibrant blue color symbolizes freedom, confidence, and the courage to break free from conformity. In a world that often pressures individuals to fit into predefined molds, Theophilus's artwork is a reminder of the beauty and strength found in embracing one's unique qualities. "Be Bold" calls on viewers to celebrate their differences, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones and express their true selves without hesitation or fear of judgment. The power of "Be Bold" lies in its ability to evoke a strong emotional response in those who experience it. The artwork serves as a catalyst for introspection, urging viewers to reflect on their own lives and choices. The confident and defiant gaze of the woman with blue hair prompts individuals to question their own limitations and seek the courage to break free from them. By inspiring viewers to be bold, Theophilus encourages self-empowerment and personal growth. Through his art, he instills a sense of pride and confidence, reminding us that our uniqueness is a strength to be celebrated, not hidden away. The artwork's impact extends beyond the confines of the gallery walls, inspiring individuals to embrace their authentic selves and pursue their passions with unwavering determination. "Be Bold" by Adewuyi Theophilus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Le Forgeron, Oil Painting, Figurative, Contemporary Realism
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork and Unique Work. Medium : Oil painting on naturel wood panel. Artist : Jade Boissin Subject : Le Forgeron (FR -Title) The blacksmith (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clara with Charles
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a pertinent example of Martha Walter's most precious oil portraitures. Her use of the pallet is effortless with bold brushwork, strong executions, and soft details. Wal...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Canvas, Oil

contemporary disney street art pop art hand painted interior figurative
Located in New York, NY
BLK JHN is an emerging artist who has started to make a name for himself with his disney pop art characters hand painted with what seems years of experi...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Shana Levenson's "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait of a female model. This is a secondary market work ...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not', Girl in a Gingham Dress, 1940's, Folk Art
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A sensitively painted portrait of the artist's daughter, Nancy, aged two and a half, shown wearing a floral-striped, jade green gingham dress. Signed lower right, 'Martha Tracy Frey' (American, 1915-2010) and painted 1944; additionally inscribed verso 'Picture of Nancy Jane Frey from life-sized photograph when about 2 1/2. Painted by her mother in 1944.' This Kern County...
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1940s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Early 20th century English portrait of a young girl, Deborah Blencowe
Located in Woodbury, CT
Louise H. "Louie" Burrell (née Luker 1873 – 1971) was an English-born artist who also lived in Canada and the United States. The daughter of William and Ada Luker, both artists, Bur...
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1920s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Focus
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Though life will farce and meddles, to keep a face-up and steady ride is to be determined. Though dribble and roll over to have an eye fixed are to focus and never to lose sight of i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Sister Loveth
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork "Sister Loveth" by Gobe Joseph is a stunning piece that captures the elegance and beauty of a lady standing in a relaxed pose. The artwork feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

1960's French Portrait Clerical Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper stamped inscribed verso Image : 11.75 x 9.25 inches Overall Painting: 25.5 x 19.75 inches ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Enjoying Old Times
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
"Enjoying Old Times" by Charles Baker captures a poignant and joyful moment in the life of an older man, immersed in the beauty of nature. The painting features the man in the midst of a hike, his weathered walking stick in one hand, and a bottle of champagne in the other. His gaze is fixed on the bottle, a focused and content expression playing on his lips, suggesting a celebration of memories or perhaps a spontaneous toast to the present moment. Baker’s use of warm, earthy tones highlights the natural surroundings, with the man standing against a backdrop of greenery, a rocky path, and a clear, open sky. The composition is rich in detail, from the rugged texture of the man’s clothes...
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Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a man with a mustache
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Green wooden frame and gold borders With frame 51 x 43 x 2.5 cm This captivating portrait depicts a man in profile, elegantly capturing an era with rich hues and expre...
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1920s Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Brotherhood 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Yes, I am black. The right hand of the morning sun Glittering on my skin, Showcasing the beauty of my flesh, Not the power that I possess. Yes, I am black. My origin is the vivid pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Me 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A lot of people think I’m unhappy because I’m quiet, I’m not unhappy I just appreciate silence in a world that never stops talking There is a version o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Oil Painting Style of Benjamin Marshall "The Hobby Horse"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting Stye of Benjamin Marshall "The Hobby Horse" 1768 -1835 painter of sporting subjects especially racing scenes. This fine late Regency portrait is in his slightly caricatu...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carmela
Located in Dallas, TX
David Pryor Adickes born January 1927, Huntsville, Texas) is a modernist sculptor and painter. His most famous work is the 67-foot tall A Tribute ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Beautiful Woman, The Coy Look - like Bouguereau French painter
Located in Miami, FL
If Vogue magazine existed in the late 19th century, this sitter could be on the cover. The depth of her feminine beauty and sweetness is mesmerizing. She looks at you. You look ...
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1880s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of young girl
Located in Genève, GE
Illegible signature Golden wooden frame 70.5 x 60.5 x 3 cm
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Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oval Portrait - Oil on Canvas - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Portrait is an artwork realized by an unknown, mid-20th Century. Oil on canvas mounted on board. 47 x 37 cm. Good conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

After Fred Barnard - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, Bill Sikes and Bullseye
Located in Corsham, GB
A characterful copy of Fred Barnard's illustration, Bill Sikes and Bullseye from the Charles Dickens novel 'The Adventures of Oliver Twist'. Much like Barnards character study, this ...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Beauty by William Clarke Wontner
By William Clarke Wontner
Located in New Orleans, LA
William Clarke Wontner 1857-1930 British Portrait of a Beauty Signed and dated "W. Wontner 1918" (lower left) Oil on canvas Classical beauty a...
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Their Song Welcomed the Night, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sara Scribner's (US based) "Their Song Welcomed the Night" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic portrait of a feminine form in ...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

A Thin Smile
Located in Denver, CO
Pegah Samaie's "A Thin Smile" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a female model smiling modestly as her face is overlapped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Luminous, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sara Scribner's (US based) "Luminous" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic portrait of a feminine form in a white dress with delicate white butterflies drawing near her in the darkness. About the Artist: Sara Scribner (B. 1982 Fremont, California) is a figurative painter living in Oklahoma. She earned a BFA in painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She has exhibited in museums and galleries across the US and in Europe, including European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) museum in Barcelona, Spain, Wausau Museum of Art in Wausau, WI, Wally Workman Gallery...
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2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Figurative Yellow and Blue-Toned Realistic Impressionist Portrait of a Boy
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow and blue-toned abstract impressionist portrait of a boy by Danish artist Hans Christian Bärenholdt. Signed by the artist at the bottom right. Hung in a gold carved frame. Dim...
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1940s Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Oval Realistic Portrait of a Young Lady
Located in Houston, TX
Realist oval portrait of a young lady wearing a thin headband and a white garment. Unsigned. Prepared by Theodore Kelley (comes with another similar piece signed "Theo Kelley" at the...
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Portrait Painting of a Lady of the Verplanck Family
Located in Houston, TX
The painting features a 3/4 bust portrait of a refined lady from the Verplanck family of Orange County, New York. The painting shows a young woman seated for her portrait in a fine b...
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1820s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Logan Jolie
Located in Denver, CO
Logan Jolie
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait Of A Rosalin Isabel 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite / Arts & Crafts School
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of A Rosalin Isabel, 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite School Large 19th Century portrait of a lady "Rosalin Isabel", oil on canvas tondo. Excellent quality and condition side ...
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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Of Actor Anthony Leigh As Father Dominic from Drydens The Spanish Fryar
By Kneller Godfrey
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Actor Anthony Leigh As Father Dominic from John Dryden's "The Spanish Fryar", 17th Century Sir GODFREY KNELLER (1646-1723) Large 17th C...
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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Gentleman in Red
Located in Corsham, GB
This striking late 19th century oil portrait features a handsome gentleman in a rich red cloak. The artist captures the subject's penetrative stare and air of importance in great det...
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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal
Located in Paris, FR
French school late 18th Century Portrait of a young man oil on metal 10.2 x 7.7 cm Framed under glass : 24.4 x 21.8 cm This small portrait painting, quite original in its technique...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Naturalistic Cowboy Portrait of Jim Derrick Roidosa Downs Carlsbad, New Mexico
Located in Houston, TX
Naturalistic portrait of Jim Derrick by the artist Lou Benesch. The portrait features a central figure clad in a cowboy hat, nice work shirt, and a gold bracelet leaning against a po...
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20th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Art, Rococo Portrait, Oval, Pastel, Portrait of a Lady, Circle of Vivien
Located in Greven, DE
French School, Portrait of a Lady, Rococo, 18th Century, Fine drawing in Pastel/ Oil Pastel on Paper in the style of Vivien. The Lady might be a woman from Marie Antoinette's Court. It is part of a Pendant (see the other listing with the portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette...
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18th Century Rococo Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache

Portrait Of Louise Maria Bird (1845-1862), 19th Century English School
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Louise Maria Bird (1845-1862), 19th Century English School Large 19th century portrait of Louise Maria Bird, oil on canvas. Charming circa 1855 portrait of the girl ar...
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Striking 18th Century Portrait of the 12th Earl of Caithness
Located in London, GB
Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) James Sinclair, 12th Earl of Caithness (1766-1823) Oil on Canvas 30 X 25 inches Unframed 37 X 32 inches framed Sir Henry Raeburn FRSE RA RSA (4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) was a Scottish portrait painter and Scotland's first significant portrait painter since the Union to remain based in Scotland. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland. Raeburn was born the son of a manufacturer in Stockbridge, on the Water of Leith: a former village now within the city of Edinburgh. He had an older brother, born in 1744, called William Raeburn. His ancestors were believed to have been soldiers, and may have taken the name "Raeburn" from a hill farm in Annandale, held by Sir Walter Scott's family. Orphaned, he was supported by William and placed in Heriot's Hospital, where he received an education. At the age of fifteen he was apprenticed to the goldsmith James Gilliland of Edinburgh, and various pieces of jewellery, mourning rings and the like, adorned with minute drawings on ivory by his hand, still exist. Soon he took to the production of carefully finished portrait miniatures; meeting with success and patronage, he extended his practice to oil painting, at which he was self-taught. Gilliland watched the progress of his pupil with interest, and introduced him to David Martin, who had been the favourite assistant of Allan Ramsay the Latter, and was now the leading portrait painter in Edinburgh. Raeburn was especially aided by the loan of portraits to copy. Soon he had gained sufficient skill to make him decide to devote himself exclusively to painting. George Chalmers (1776; Dunfermline Town Hall) is his earliest known portrait. In his early twenties, Raeburn was asked to paint the portrait of a young lady he had noticed when he was sketching from nature in the fields. Ann was the daughter of Peter Edgar of Bridgelands, and widow of Count James Leslie of Deanhaugh. Fascinated by the handsome and intellectual young artist, she became his wife within a month, bringing him an ample fortune. The acquisition of wealth did not affect his enthusiasm or his industry, but spurred him on to acquire a thorough knowledge of his craft. It was usual for artists to visit Italy, and Raeburn set off with his wife. In London he was kindly received by Sir Joshua Reynolds, the president of the Royal Academy, who advised him on what to study in Rome, especially recommending the works of Michelangelo, and gave Raeburn letters of introduction for Italy. In Rome he met his fellow Scot Gavin Hamilton, Pompeo Girolamo Batoni and Byers, an antique dealer whose advice proved particularly useful, especially the recommendation that "he should never copy an object from memory, but, from the principal figure to the minutest accessory, have it placed before him." After two years of study in Italy he returned to Edinburgh in 1787, and began a successful career as a portrait painter. In that year he executed a seated portrait of the second Lord President Dundas. Examples of his earlier portraiture include a bust of Mrs Johnstone of Baldovie and a three-quarter-length of Dr James Hutton: works which, if somewhat timid and tentative in handling and not as confident as his later work, nevertheless have delicacy and character. The portraits of John Clerk, Lord Eldin, and of Principal Hill of St Andrews belong to a later period. Raeburn was fortunate in the time in which he practised portraiture. Sir Walter Scott, Hugh Blair, Henry Mackenzie, Lord Woodhouselee, William Robertson, John Home, Robert Fergusson, and Dugald Stewart were resident in Edinburgh, and were all painted by Raeburn. Mature works include his own portrait and that of the Rev. Sir Henry Moncrieff Wellwood, a bust of Dr Wardrop of Torbane Hill, two full-lengths of Adam Rolland of Gask, the remarkable paintings of Lord Newton and Dr Alexander Adam in the National Gallery of Scotland, and that of William Macdonald of St Martin's. Apart from himself, Raeburn painted only two artists, one of whom was Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, the most important and famous British sculptor of the first half of the 19th century. It has recently been revealed that Raeburn and Chantrey were close friends and that Raeburn took exceptional care over the execution of his portrait of the sculptor, one of the painter's mature bust-length masterpieces. It was commonly believed that Raeburn was less successful in painting female portraits, but the exquisite full-length of his wife, the smaller likeness of Mrs R. Scott Moncrieff in the National Gallery of Scotland, and that of Mrs Robert Bell, and others, argue against this. Raeburn spent his life in Edinburgh, rarely visiting London, and then only for brief periods, thus preserving his individuality. Although he, personally, may have lost advantages resulting from closer association with the leaders of English art, and from contact with a wider public, Scottish art gained much from his disinclination to leave his native land. He became the acknowledged chief of the school which was growing up in Scotland during the early 19th century, and his example and influence at a critical period were of major importance. So varied were his other interests that sitters used to say of him, "You would never take him for a painter till he seizes the brush and palette." In 1812 he was elected president of the Society of Artists in Edinburgh; and in 1814 associate, and in the following year full member, of the Royal Scottish Academy. On 29 August 1822 he was knighted by George IV and appointed His Majesty's limner for Scotland at the Earl of Hopetoun house. He died in Edinburgh. Raeburn had all the essential qualities of a popular and successful portrait painter. He was able to produce a telling and forcible likeness; his work is distinguished by powerful characterisation, stark realism, dramatic and unusual lighting effects, and swift and broad handling of the most resolute sort. David Wilkie recorded that, while travelling in Spain and studying the works of Diego Velázquez, the brushwork reminded him constantly of the "square touch" of Raeburn. Scottish physician and writer John Brown wrote that Raeburn "never fails in giving a likeness at once vivid, unmistakable and pleasing. He paints the truth, and he paints it with love". Raeburn has been described as a "famously intuitive"portrait painter. He was unusual amongst many of his contemporaries, such as Reynolds, in the extent of his philosophy of painting directly from life; he made no preliminary sketches. This attitude partly explains the often coarse modelling and clashing colour combinations he employed, in contrast to the more refined style of Thomas Gainsborough and Reynolds. However these qualities and those mentioned above anticipate many of the later developments in painting of the 19th century from romanticism to Impressionism. Sir Henry Raeburn died in St Bernard's House (17 St Bernards Crescent), Stockbridge, Edinburgh. He is buried in St. Cuthbert's churchyard against the east wall (the monument erected by Raeburn in advance) but also has a secondary memorial in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh. James Sinclair, 12th Earl of Caithness was born at Barrogill Castle (Castle of Mey) on 31 May 1766. He was the son of Sir John Sinclair of Mey, Baronet who he succeeded in the baronetcy in 1774. He succeeded as 12th earl of Caithness in 1789. He was lord-lieutenant of the county of Caithness and lieutenant-colonel of the Ross-shire militia. He married at Thurso Castle on 2 January 1784 Jane, second daughter of Alexander Campbell...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young Girl
Located in Greenville, DE
Titled on the back, "Head of Small Girl". Painted in a impressionist style. Labeled on the back Eloise Waggoner 24 Wilmont Mews, West Chester, PA, 19380. ...
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20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Young girl in grey jacket, Portrait, impressionist, Girl
Located in Deddington, GB
Original painting of Young girl in grey jacket. Sean uses very toned down colours but draws the attention to the portrait of a young girl with grey toned jacket on a darker backgroun...
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Child with Doll
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ludwig Knaus (1829-1910) Title: Child with Doll Medium: Oil on Canvas Year of Work: 1868 Nationality: German Dimensions: Framed 24.5 x 18.13" U...
Category

1860s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Noblewoman Santi di Tito 16th Century Paint Oil on table Old master Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Santi di Tito (Sansepolcro, 1536 - Florence, 1603) Portrait of a noblewoman, half-length, with a book in her hand 16th century Oil on panel 75 x 61 cm. - with frame 115 x 101...
Category

16th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

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