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Portrait Paintings For Sale
Don't Rush Life 2 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Where am from Bandana was once a common style, we called it Big Boy Style, then it's seem to me like a style or fashion only, because our elder brothers only allowed to used it but n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Antique Woman Portrait, 19th Century French Impressionist Female Oil Painting
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique French portrait oil painting of a woman wearing a beret dated 1894 and signed in the bottom right (unreadable). This charming and unusual portrait is from the Art Nouveau pe...
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1890s French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Still Among the Living Things - 21st Century Contemporary Woman Portrait, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Still Among the Living Thing” is a meditation on presence, on what it means to exist gently yet fully within one’s space. The woman stands calm, surrounded by the quiet abundance of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hidden Portraits III
Located in London, GB
'Hidden Portraits III', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing ...
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1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of Emilie Flöge-Limited Germany Edition-Giclee on Hahnemuhle paper
Located in London, GB
This is a Limited Germany Edition, published in the 2010s, signed on plate, giclee printed on 300 gsm Germany Hahnemuhle paper. * The measurement included 5cm margin at the edges. (...
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

"The Young Rider" - Oil Portrait Painting on Linen
Located in Denver, CO
A native of Illinois, He began his professional life as a graphic designer and art director in St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to Southern California to further his design career...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Sara's Morning" (2025), Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Copper and Canvas
Located in Denver, CO
Lisa Fricker's "Sara's Morning" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up nude portrait of a woman in front of a earth toned , geometrical abstracted background. ...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Copper

The Dark Waters
Located in Zofingen, AG
This refined contemporary painting combines narrative elegance with a strong visual signature. The striking red boat immediately anchors the composition, floating against richly text...
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
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 Bey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Large Antique Portrait of a Woman, Framed Portrait of a Woman Standing
Located in AIGNAN, FR
A stunning large scale oil painting on canvas of a beautiful woman. Here, the artist has given us a traditional portrait of a young woman, she has brown eyes and dark hair. Exquisi...
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1890s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Adebimpe - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Women Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This piece is a visual meditation on the silent resilience of the African woman. Her expression speaks of unvoiced stories; layers of strength, contemplation, and inherited dignity. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mecano by Christophe Dupety - Portrait painting, red, blue, figurative, man
Located in Paris, FR
Mecano is a painting on paper by French contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 50 × 64 cm (19.7 x 25.2 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a certi...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Love and Bond 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A better society is not built solely by wealth or power, but by shared values. By the courage to love without condition, the strength to treat all as equals, and the wisdom to honor ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of St. Peter
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Peter Italian, 18th century oil on canvas, laid on panel panel: 9.75 x 8 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition For more any more informati...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Woman in Front of the Sea - Original Romantic Oil Painting
By Gianni Strino
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman in Front of the Sea - Original Romantic Oil Painting Beautifully rendered and realistic portrait by Gianni (Giovanni) Strino (Italian b. 1953.) A woman stands in...
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Late 20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Fine English Georgian Portrait of Henrietta Danvers Full Biographical Details
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Mrs Henrietta Danvers (1765-1836) English School, late 18th century pastel on paper, gilt framed behind glass overall framed size: 16 x 14 inches actual image: 10 x 8 inc...
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Late 18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Pastel

Aduke and Her Pets - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Animal
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 Ola...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Pointer dog - 19th Century Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Portrait of a Longhaired Pointer dog, also called German Longhaired Pointer or German Longhaired Vorsteh, monogrammed and dated “A.D. 1895”, oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, mount...
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1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Art Deco French Portrait, Yvette.
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Art Deco Fauvist portrait, oil on paper laid on canvas by Auguste Chabaud. The painting is signed bottom right and carries an atelier label, with date, to the rear of the canv...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Oil

Superb Mid 20th Century French Portrait of Woman in Blue Shirt, signed framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Shirt by Georges Eugène Delhomme (French, 1904-1989) signed oil on board, framed in original vintage frame. framed: 30.5 x 26 inches board: 24 x 32 inc...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

English Racehorse with Jockey Up in Landscape Signed 20th Century Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, 20th century indistinctly signed oil on board, framed framed: 9.5 x 12 inches panel: 7 x 9 inches Glass covering Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very g...
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Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Marilyn with a Bun -Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art Portrait by Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Newsprint

Burden of Love -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Funky
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure 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 Authenticity. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sincerity of Purpose -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure 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 Authenticity. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of the Madonna
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of the Madonna in Prayer 17th Century Italian School oil on board, framed framed: 6.75 x 6 inches board: 5 x 4 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: ver...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Dreamer - 21st Century Figure Painting of a nude Girl Sleeping on a Couch
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Carolien van Olphen Dreamer Oil on wood panel 23 x 35 cm (Framed 31 x 41 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many places with her...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

Fine Antique British Dog Oil Painting Portrait of Jack Russell Terrier John Emms
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Jack Russell Terrier by John Emms (1843-1912) signed lower right oil painting on board, framed painting: 7.25 x 6.25 inches framed: 8.5 x 7.25 inches condition: overall...
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Late 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beatrice Adams (British, 1876-1958) Antique Oil Painting, Portrait of a Lady
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This refined antique oil portrait depicts an elegant young woman wearing a black hat accented with a red feather, captured with soft modeling and restrained realism typical of Britis...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary abstract figurative portrait of a dog on paper "Unconditional"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Unconditional" is a contemporary figurative painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created with acrylic paints on professional acid-free paper. This work belongs to a more inti...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Such is Life - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Life's journey twists and turns, Ups and downs, joys and burns. Moments sweet, moments sour, Such is life, in every hour. Dreams bloom, dreams fade away, Hopes rise, hopes fade to g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Romantic School, Portrait of a young man, oil on canvas
Located in Paris, FR
French Romantic School, circa 1830 Portrait of a young man Oil on canvas 59 x 49 cm In a beautiful period frame : 73 x 63 cm The Romantic era was a golden age for portraiture, with...
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1830s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Female Deep In Thought British Modernist Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Female Portrait by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pencil sketch on brown artist tracing paper , unframed painting: 3.75 x 4.5 inches provenance: private collection, Cotswolds condit...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Pencil

Portrait of a Lady in a Golden Dress, Oil on Wood Panel, Signed, 1910
Located in Stockholm, SE
Executed in Düsseldorf in 1910, this portrait depicts a woman seated in a refined interior, wearing a sumptuous golden-yellow gown that shimmers in the light. A dramatic sidelight il...
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1910s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Large Nude Oil Painting, Vintage Female Reclining Nude, Post-Impressionist Nude
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large Nude, Female Nude, Large Nude Portrait, Original Oil Painting, Vintage Oil Painting, Large 1960's female reclining nude by renown French artist, Georges Pierre Guinegault (18...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Finally 5 o'clock - Figurative Textured Burgundy Pink Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerdine Duijsens’ spirited and evocative figures are instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Through lush, bold colors and energetic marks, her paintings emit a sense of pleasure a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Judith and Holofernes
Located in Burlingame, CA
Here is David Shevlino's magnetic 'Judith and Holofernes', oil on canvas, 65 x 60 inches, painted in 2023 after a trip to Rome where the artist was inspired by the treasure trove of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge Antique Oil Painting Oval Portrait of Mary Magdalene Holding Ointment Jar
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Mary Magdalene with an Ointment Jar Spanish School, early 20th century, unsigned after the earlier 16th century painting by Jan van Scorel oil on panel, framed framed: 4...
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Early 20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine Georgian Oil Painting English Portrait Naval Sea Captain at Sea with Ships
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Master of all He Surveys late 18th century/ early 19th Century English oil on canvas, unframed, unsigned canvas: 14 x 11 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: form...
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Late 18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Where Am I? - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature, Boy Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Where am I?" is a piece that delves into themes of identity, place, and imagination. These dream-like and imaginative scenes create a fantastical atmosphere, inviting viewers to exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Antique Portrait of a woman, original antique oil painting by Eugene Smits
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique oil on wood portrait of a woman by Belgium artist, Eugine Smits 1800s. This delightful painting in its rich and powerful tones and scultured impressionist paint layers is ve...
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1880s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Gwen Le Bas - Scottish 1930 Royal Academy Exhib art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Art Deco 1930 Royal Academy exhibited portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Howard Somerville. The sitter is Gwendoline (Gwen) le Bas (1903-1944). In 1930 s...
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1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Companion 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Bee Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure 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 Authenticity. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Peaceful Synergy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Africa Women, Blue
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 Sam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal

Echoes of the Atelier X
Located in London, GB
Echoes of the Atelier X, acrylic on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing art professor fro...
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1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Portrait Study of a Young Woman, Oil on paper, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a sensitive small-scale study portrait of a young girl, executed in warm monochrome brown tones. Painted during the second half of the 19th century, oil on paper and mounted ...
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19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Paper, Cardboard

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait painting "Inner light"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist portrait was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her ongoing exploration of emotional identity, inner truth, and the human s...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait painting "Light Reborn"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and is part of her ongoing series dedicated to women — a powerful exploration...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Fine Irish Regency Oil Portrait of Lady Artist Jane Austen Elegance c.1820
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Margaret Cross, (portrait of a lady artist, seated in Regency style, holding an artists sketchbook). Irish School, early 19th century (circa 1820–1835) Oil on panel, o...
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1830s English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Lady Reading - Early 20th Century French Figurative Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1930's French oil on canvas portrait of a seated lady reading in an interior. Superb quality and striking work in very good original condition. Indistinctly signed lower...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Lead (Three of Heart) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This body of work mirrors the complexities of the human heart and emotions. It reminds us that emotions are not always straightforward but are layered with depth and nuance. This pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Strokes and Emotions 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Strokes and Emotions captures struggles of identity, inner battles, and resilience. The fragmented strokes mirror fractured emotions, while the red/orange palette amplifies raw inten...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The One, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In a shaft of late-afternoon light, a woman sits half-submerged in an antique tub. The deep green walls around her fall into shadow. She looks at her rubber duc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Post-impressionist portrait of a ballerina, mid-century oil on canvas
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Beautiful portrait of a ballerina, mid-century art signed 'Georges Duc' a pseudonym used by Georges-Pierre Guingault (1893-1983). An atmospheric oil on stretched canvas by a capable ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Willem van Kessel (c.1691–1727) – Portrait of Bewigged Gentleman in Armour, 1713
Located in Holywell, GB
Willem van Kessel (c.1691–1727) – Portrait of a Bewigged Gentleman in Armour, 1713 A highly decorative and striking oil painting depicting a bewigged gentleman clad in a suit of arm...
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Early 18th Century Flemish School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Jaguar Cat Contemporary French Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Jaguar French School, 21st century, signed lower right 'Tessier' oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 31.5 inches stamped verso Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
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 Bey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Original Oil Painting Signed by William Harnden American Impressionist 1920-1983
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A captivating vintage oil painting on board signed Harnden, depicting a lively tavern scene filled with musicians, dancers, and warm ambient lighting. A violinist and guitarist perfo...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Dogon by Christophe Dupety - Female nude painting, abstract, vivid tones, bright
Located in Paris, FR
Dogon is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 55 × 46 cm (21.7 × 18.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating, 1930s portrait painting of a young woman by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A sensitive, skilled portrait of a young female model, most likely h...
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1930s American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Diversity of Thoughts -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, African
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 (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.

Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.

For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.

Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.

On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.