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Art Subject: Portrait
"Untitled 12, " Charcoal Drawing
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Bradley Schwartz's (US based) "Untitled 12" is an original, handmade charcoal drawing that depicts a woman in profile with her long dark hair draped over her right shoulder with...
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Self Portrait - Original Oil Painting by Peter Lupkin
By Peter Lupkin
Located in Chicago, IL
Full of texture and color, Lupkin depicts an emotional portrait of himself. The intricate color choices of light pinks and blues throughout the skin and background bring a somber fee...
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,600 Sale Price
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Italian School 1886 Oil - Lovers at the Gate
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed illegibly and dated to the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. Part of a pair of oil studies by the same hand. On board.
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
'Portrait of Man in Cap', French School (circa 1960s-70s)
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Man in Cap', oil on canvas, French School (circa 1960s-70s). This artwork was discovered in the South of France. A splendid portrait it is and is most likely from one of the countries in French-speaking Africa. Most of those countries that speak French are in Western and Central Africa, with others scattered across the continent. Having arrived in Africa from colonial activity, French took on many different forms and maintained use to some degree in nearly two dozen nations. In addition to the continent of Africa, there are many other French speakers...
Category
1960s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Glow, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "Glow" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a close up view of a feminine face with her eyes closed as her necklace and alabaster skin reflect brightly again...
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Boy with cigarette by Raffaelle Frigerio - Oil on wood 23x30 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Signed work
Work on cardboard glued on a frame
Frame in golden plaster molding
46 x 37 x 5 cm
Raffaele Frigerio was an Italian painter born in 1875 and passed away in 1948. He was ...
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Top of the World, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Sight Size 38.25" x 29.25", Framed 45" x 35"
Cover of The Saturday Evening Post Magazine, June 13, 1925
Edmund Davenport was a New Yorker and a successful illustrator in the 1920’s. He painted covers for Women’s Home Companion and The Saturday Evening Post, and at the same time, he worked in the art department of Paramount Studios.
At the time of this publication, a young woman’s graduation from college was a rare accomplishment, and the opportunities for employment that required a college diploma, were even rarer. Nevertheless, it was a good reason for this pretty, young woman to be sitting on top of the world in the vicinity of “cloud nine.” “Top of the World” appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post on June 13, 1925.
Exhibited: Christie's New York, Illustrating America: Norman Rockwell and His Contemporaries, November 30, 2013- January, 2014
A luminous and rare Golden Age of Illustration cover...
Category
1920s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter's Dream - Charcoal and White Chalk Figurative Drawing, 2020
Located in Denver, CO
Nanette Fluhr's "Winter's Dream" (2020) is an intimate and evocative figurative drawing executed in charcoal and white chalk on paper. Measuring 10 x 8 inches (25.40 x 20.32 cm), thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Charcoal
Green and Blue Abstract Portrait of a Bald Man
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract portrait of a man by artist Carla Nickerson-Adams. This portrait depicts a seated bald man with a green garment with a red and yellow lining. Signed ...
Category
1990s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Arthur Spooner (1873-1962) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Portrait of a Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil portrait of a man in Spooner's typical style with characteristic brushwork, dressed in a smart shirt. Provenance: Bonhams, The Chester Sale, 13 Jun 2021. Unsigned. On ...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Two Girls
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated upper left: Dana R Pond 01
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sisterhood 2 (Love and Strength) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The existence of sisters in their hood is a completion of creation. Apart from being a vibrant colour that saturates the whole universe, they also carry in their embodiment the power...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Culture 5
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
People believe money is power in my society - because the leaders steal money to oppress and suffer the poor.
But I realize the opposite of this is the purpose of living.
We are all ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000 Sale Price
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George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Self Portrait with Hat
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century French Nude Man Folding his Arms posing for Portrait, oil paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Man with a Moustache
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
atelier stamped verso
oil painting on canvas unframed
measures: 20.5 inches high by 22.5 inches wide...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bathed in Light" (2015) By Tony Pro, Original Oil Female Portrait Painting
By Tony Pro
Located in Denver, CO
Bathed in Light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yesterday's Present- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a blond woman
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Victor Schegin 'Seehund'
Burning
116 x 89 cm
oil on canvas
The French artist Victor Schegin 'Seehund' lives and works in Paris.
At the age of 15, young Victor discovered tagging th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Main Thing is for My Mom Not to Find Out
Located in Zofingen, AG
One day, my friend Sasha Lanin, who is a motorcycle racer, offered to teach me how to ride his IZH Planeta Sport motorcycle. We headed out of town, with me sitting at the wheel and h...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Self Portrait in Green
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On canvas laid to board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young girl Redhead Holding her father's hand Illustration
By Robert Riggs
Located in Miami, FL
There is a reason why there are few contemporary painters who can paint a portrait this good. It's hard to do. It's easy to throw some paint or spray a mess of graffiti on canvas. ...
Category
1940s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Loved Ones, Portrait, Contemporary art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
Title: Loved Ones,
Sise: 33.5x41.5 inches, (85x105 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Hand painted, original, one of a kind.
Looking at this oil painting...
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Why Does Love Fade Away? -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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 Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Portrait 4572022 Pop Art - ITALIAN SCHOOL
Located in Zofingen, AG
As an Antique sculpture, Dario Moschetta creates strength and movement in this artwork. Moreover, experimental technique brings an unique texture to the figure. Hair are waving alon...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Paper
3rd Countess of Dysart, Grace Wilbraham
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646-1723, was a German born British portrait painter. He was born in Leiden and studied under Bol and Rembrandt, before travelling to Rome, Venice, Hamburg and ...
Category
Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, The Artist in Green
Located in Corsham, GB
Self-portrait, oil on board. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Lady in Fur
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Signed to the lower right. Well presented in a gilt frame with acanthus and shield ornaments. (Provenance: Studio S...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ritratto di Attrice Parigi Belle Epoque Pastello Firmato Art Nouveau
Located in Pistoia, IT
Pierre Carrier-Belleuse (Parigi, 1851-1931).
"Portrait of Actress in Belle Epoque Paris" pastel on canvas signed upper right and dated 1921 in its original gilt wood frame.
Bellissim...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings
Materials
Crayon
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 1957 Oil, Lady with Pearls
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On boa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Smiling Self Portrait
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing self portrait by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On canvas laid to board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Man with Two Chains
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girl from Miao Tribe. Portrait of a child in national dress. China. ArtGallery
Located in Oslo, NO
"This picture continues the series of works “Children of the World”, for which I select children, representatives of the most interesting nationalities who, in our age of globalizati...
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Sitting Duck
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Sitting Duck' contemporary portrait oil on canvas painting by Tamera Avery, whose paintings are created with wit and wisdom. Avery's work deals with seri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Always and Forever
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Always and Forever" is a captivating artwork that features a man and a woman, tenderly intertwined in an embrace that evokes a sense of timeless affection. The woman is positioned b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
1930's French Oil Painting Introspective Portrait of a Woman in Deep Thought
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman in Thought
French School, early 20th century
indistinctly signed oil on board, glass covering framed
(please note the frame is a modern example)
framed: 13 x 9 in...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Portrait of Young Boy and His Toy Train"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This particular piece is one of Walter's signature images of children, among the subjects for which she is known. Clearly a formal portrait, it was likely commissioned for the home of an affluent client, given the child's elegant costume and the portrait;s grand size. In this arresting portrait, she captures the delight of a young blond boy...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Gentleman with the Red Tie
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking head and shoulders portrait of a suited gentleman. Signed 'G. Weissbort' to the lower right. Dated 1963. On panel.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Weissbort in a Blue Shirt
Located in Corsham, GB
Self-portrait, oil on board. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort.)
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, A Well Dressed Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Elderly Lady in Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Ballerina in black leotard” .Original figurative oil painting .Vertical .
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork captures a ballet dancer in a moment of introspection. The subject, seated gracefully, is adorned in a dark, form-fitting top contrasted by a delicate, translucent white...
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Archaic and Prayer" (2022) By Kazuya Ushioda, Oil and Impasto Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kazuya Ushioda's (Japan Based) "Archaic Prayer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a young woman dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, looking stoically at the vi...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Gazing Boldly 1 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men Hat, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gazing boldly is an act of defiance against the uncertainties of life. It embodies the spirit of facing challenges head-on, with unwavering confidence and clarity. This phrase evokes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
American School Portrait of a Girl
Located in Astoria, NY
American School, Portrait of a Blonde Haired Girl, Oil on Canvas, circa 1865, label to verso reading "Annie Budelman Leonard, Gene's Grandmother at the age of about 4 or 5", giltwood...
Category
1860s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
830’s French Portrait of a Lady in Brown Jacket White Lace Trim, oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French artist of the first half 19th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 12.5 x 9.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: overall very good - aging signs...
Category
1830s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Kevin's playmate
Located in Dallas, TX
Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowing it...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Who Are You? - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lucky, Paperback Cover
By Ron Lesser
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Contact for exact dimensions.
Cover of "Lucky" written by Jackie Collins, Doubleday Book Club
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"An Invasion", Chicago, Woman figure, social change, Acrylic on Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"An Invasion" is a piece by Qiaira Riley made from acrylic paint and beads on found wood. This piece measures measures 24"h x 24"w unframed.
"Inspired by the changing visual landscape of my hometown of Chicago, I created these works to explore how the gentrification of the south-side disrupts intimate, private memories associated with public spaces in the name of urban "renewal," even creating commodifiable opportunities to make community memories public and profitable, yet not sacred. I was attending a suburban private liberal arts college; many classmates often seemed obsessed with fantastical, cheap narratives about my community and the folks in it that deeply contrasted the memories of love and care I had grown up with. These works remember and reclaim these spaces while showing off my favorite public treasures, sights, and delicacies.
There are also odes to the sweet parts of my adolescence that I hope urban development will not shift: running around the city with my father, who has worked for the Chicago Park District for over 25 years, my mom getting me a 6 piece from Harold's Chicken whenever I got a good report card, or stopping by Zberry, the city's first black-woman owned froyo shop to get a treat after school. I moved to Philadelphia that same year with just two suitcases, my art supplies storage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Found Objects
Portrait of a lady
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Burgundy wooden frame
75.5 x 65 x 4 cm
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Girl with Pink Scarf - Original Oil Painting, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE (1889-1962)
Young Girl with Pink Scarf
Original oil painting on panel
Signed bottom right
On panel 40 x 33 cm (c. 16 x 13 inch)
Presented in nice vintage wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Esther, After My Mom's
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Esther, After My Mom's" is a captivating artwork that beautifully captures the essence of storytelling through painting. Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Pen
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
The Petals, original painting, contemporary, figurative art, portrait
Located in Deddington, GB
Created in Norway when the season is changing towards Winter. Holding on to sweet scented petals.
Additional information:
Acrylic paint on Board
50 H x 40 W x 1 D cm (19.69 x 15.75 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Girl on Bed, Modern Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987)
Title: Seated Woman
Year: circa 1960
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r.
Size: 24 x 20 inches
Frame Size: 29 x 25.5 inches
Category
1960s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cute Baby with Rosy Cheeks playing with Toys
Located in Miami, FL
A cute baby playing with toys is captured as he/she responds to someone outside the picture plane. Haddon Sundblom is a masterful artist in the school of An...
Category
1930s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Her Lament, Our Shame-Twice" (2024) By Fikriye Oz, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Her Lament, Our Shame-Twice" (2024) by Fikriye Oz is an original, handmade oil painting on wood that depicts a close up portrait of a woman with water running down her face.
Fikriy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Dialogue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Dialogue," a thought-provoking creation by artist John Ali, beckons viewers into a realm of symbolism and introspection. The artwork features a young man with his head covered in ny...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
"Breathe" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Bernard Lee's (US based) "Breathe" is an oil painting that depicts a figure clutching their chest as soft white feathers fall all around the blue backgroun...
Category
2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dotted Blue - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Music, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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
Bor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Culture 4
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,600 Sale Price
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