1700s Portrait
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Wood Panel, Oil
18th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Oil
18th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints
Etching, Paper, Ink
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 1700s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Oil
17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Oil
18th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Oil
1920s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Chalk
1930s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Chalk
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Canvas
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Paintings
Paint
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Lithograph
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Copper
Early 1700s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Mid-18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Blown Glass
Antique 1750s Danish Early Victorian Paintings
Paint
Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Rococo Paintings
Paint
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique 1790s English Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Paintings
Tin
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Paintings
Canvas, Glass, Giltwood
Antique 1830s Georgian Paintings
Natural Fiber
Antique 1790s English George III Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 18th Century Dutch Regency Prints
Paper
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
Gold, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Prints
Paper
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Late 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Tempera
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Linen Presses
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1790s English Georgian Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Canvas
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Paintings
Gesso, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1750s Prints
Paper
Late 17th Century Italian School Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Other Paintings
Paper, Paint, Parchment Paper
19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Late 17th Century Mannerist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Paintings
Canvas
Antique Early 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a classical portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A classical portrait is a work of art that depicts a person and attempts to show them in a natural way that captures how they really look. They differ from more modern portraits which often seek to show the person's emotional state and use various levels of abstraction to distort the subject's appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of portrait paintings.
- What is a pet portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A pet portrait is a painting of one’s pet. These portraits make for great keepsakes. Find a wide variety of animal paintings, including horse paintings, on 1stDibs.
- What is portrait art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.
- What is a portrait cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A portrait cut diamond is an Indian originated diamond cut, also known as the lasque. In this design, the diamond is artistically cut in the form of a slab of numerous shapes. They have an intricately polished upper & lower surface, which add to the overall aesthetic of the ring. Shop vintage & unique portrait cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- What are small portraits called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The subject of a portrait is a sitter.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A symbolic self portrait is an art that explores self-portraiture through the depiction of various objects that represent us. These objects are subjects of our own self concept, as they spring through our intimately woven visceral perceptions about ourselves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of portrait paintings as well as portrait photography today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
- What makes a photo a portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021For a photo to be a portrait, it should say something about the person whom you are photographing or painting. It should portray a person without using words to describe them. Visit 1stDibs for a range of picture-perfect portraits and other photography.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Annie Leibovitz is a portrait photographer who was propelled to fame as a photographer for Rolling Stone. Her photographs for some of the most iconic individuals and groups in pop culture would shape the look of the publication and cement her style in American art history. Shop a selection of Annie Leibovitz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Kehinde Wiley's most famous portrait is arguably of Barack Obama. In 2018, the American artist received a commission to paint the 44th President of the United States. Wiley’s depiction shows Obama surrounded by what are intentionally several types of flowers. The flowers represent Kenya, his father's birthplace; Hawaii, the president's own birthplace; and Chicago, where Obama lived and worked. Other well-known works by Wiley include Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, Judith and Holofernes, A New Republic and Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent. Explore a variety of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024As a reference for his portraits, Opie used a well-known cartoon character. The British artist stated that his inspiration was Tintin, the beloved character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. You can see the influence of Hergé's art style in the understated, dot-like facial features of Opie's work. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Julian Opie art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The reason why Pablo Picasso's self-portraits changed over time is a matter of debate. On the one hand, the dramatic differences could represent the artist's changing views of himself as he aged. Some experts argue that when viewed within the context of his other works, the changes in the self-portraits reflect the development of his shifting style, which leaned more and more toward the abstract throughout the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Pablo Picasso art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Diego Rivera did 20 self-portraits during the course of his life. However, his wife, Frida Kahlo, produced one of the best-known depictions of the artist in her painting Diego and I, which depicts him with a third eye. You'll find a variety of Diego Rivera art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In his portraits, Oskar Kokoschka was trying to capture the inner psyche of his subjects. As an Expressionist artist, he believed this to be far more important than accurately recording their physical characteristics. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Oskar Kokoschka art.