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King Charles 1st Antique Oil Painting Portrait of Famous British Monarch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
King Charles I British artist, early 20th century signed with initials oil on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 29 inches canvas: 32 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, UK conditio...
Category

Early 1900s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Old Woman 1893 by Famous Russian Master Oil Painting on Canvas Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
detached gaze. The painting exudes warmth with a subtle touch of sadness and reflection on a life lived
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Queen Elisabeth II - contemporary portrait iconic famous jubilee royal majesty
By Peter Engels
Located in London, Chelsea
This original artwork by Peter Engels presents a revering portrait of the smiling Queen Elisabeth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

One Queen (07), Floral Artwork, Famous Celebrity Portrait, Original Digital Art
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
One Queen (07) by Agent X Original and hand signed by the artist Digitally produced painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Digital

(Amy) You Know Love Is, Amy Winehouse Portrait, Famous Celebrity Artwork Pop Art
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
, creates experimental, multimedia collages, paintings, and 2D artwork. Described as ‘Pop Art with thought
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Famous American Artist John O'Brien Inman (1828-1896) O/C Antique 1864 Portrait
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is an original antique 1864 oil painting on canvas by Famous American Artist John
Category

1860s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Judge, 17th Century English Oil Portrait Painting
Located in London, GB
during the late 17th century. He is most famous for his portraits of William Shakespeare and Samuel
Category

17th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of Sisters - British Edwardian art Newlyn School portrait oil painting
By Albert Chevallier Tayler
Located in London, GB
This superb British Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to noted Newlyn School artist
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Bride - British 1934 Romantic art female portrait oil painting
By Frank Owen Salisbury
Located in London, GB
This beautiful British 1930's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Frank Owen Salisbury or
Category

1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an Edwardian Lady - British 1900 art female portrait oil painting
By Ralph Peacock
Located in London, GB
This stunning British Edwardian portrairt oil painting is by noted 19th century born portrait
Category

Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Hope G. Simpson - British 1952 art female portrait oil painting
By Gerald Leslie Brockhurst
Located in London, GB
This superb British realist portrait oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Leslie Brockhurst. It
Category

1950s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Lady with Rose - British art Old Master portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British early 19th century portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Joseph Margulies, Portrait of a Girl Oil Painting
By Joseph Margulies
Located in Larchmont, NY
Joseph Margulies (American, 1896-1984) Untitled (Portrait of a Girl), 20th Century Oil on canvas
Category

20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large portrait painting of Edward VII after Fildes
By Charles Willis
Located in London, GB
20th Century British artist. Willis based this work on a famous State portrait of King Edward VII
Category

20th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Realist Chuck Close Style Magnified Self Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Realist self portrait painting by contemporary artist Matt Aston. The work features a close up
Category

Early 2000s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colorful Contemporary Chuck Close Style Abstract Self Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract self portrait painting by contemporary artist Matt Aston. The work features the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

La Baigneuse - Impressionist Portrait Oil Painting by Constantin Terechkovitch
By Constantin Terechkovitch
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
. The piece depicts a portrait of a lady in a dress and sun hat undressing in a wooded area beside a
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of a Woman, Large Oil Painting, Ahn Duong
By Anh Duong
Located in Surfside, FL
technical painting itself, she focuses on the portrait, and mostly the self-portrait she has painted on a
Category

1990s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Beatles, Portraits Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mishurovski V.V. Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Tribute to Michelangelo III by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
Tribute to Michelangelo III is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Portrait of Muriel Sutherland Playing Badminton- Scottish Edwardian Oil Painting
By George Fiddes Watt
Located in London, GB
This charming Edwardian Scottish full length portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish portrait
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1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Agnes Sokolowska Icon /// Contemporary Pop Art Fashion Model Portrait Painting
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, titled, and dated by Graves on verso Year: 2018 Medium: Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas Canvas size
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Virgin Mary Supreme /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Portrait Painting Religious
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Acrylic Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 56" x 56" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Canvas

17th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Young English Boy
By Gerard Soest
Located in London, GB
active in England during the late 17th century. He is most famous for his portraits of William
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Picasso Face Icon IV (Françoise Gilot) /// Contemporary Pop Painting Portrait
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
: Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 36" x 36" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Canvas

Apollo Icon /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Mythology Portrait Painting Colorful
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
lower left. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso Year: 2022 Medium: Original Acrylic Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Paint

Midnight Icon /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Fashion Model Portrait Painting
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 48" x 36" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

PORTRAIT OF UGO FOSCOLO - Antonio Jannone - Italian Oil On Canvas Painting
By ANTONIO JANNONE
Located in Napoli, IT
portrait of the Italian poet Ugo Foscolo is the painter's personal reinterpretation of the 1813 painting by
Category

Early 2000s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hortus Conclusus- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Girl
By Pam Hawkes
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This remarkable painting is made by Pam Hawkes. This British artist is new to the Netherlands, her
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

Portrait Sleeping Girl by Danish German Genre Painting Master 19th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Denmark. We suppose this young girl on the portrait related to family of artist. With delicate
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil, Wood Panel

Painting Salon BERNE-BELLECOUR Portrait Military oil wood 20th medical officer
Located in PARIS, FR
" Painting exhibited at Salon des Artistes Français of 1904 (number 136. “Portrait of Mr. Major Daymard
Category

Early 1900s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Self portrait
By Augustus John
Located in East Grinstead, GB
important painters of his generation, he painted numerous portraits of the rich and famous including
Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Self portrait
Self portrait
H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
Arabian Beauty - British Orientalist exh art portrait oil painting Jewish artist
By Joseph Mordecai
Located in London, GB
A stunning 19th century oil painting by noted British Jewish artist Joseph Mordecai which depicts
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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Flax Spinner - Belgian Victorian art female portrait oil painting craftwork
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian portrait oil painting is by Belgian artist Alfred Ronner. Painted circa
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

La Marquesa De Escombreras - French 19thC art female portrait oil painting
By Jules Elie Delaunay
Located in London, GB
This superb French Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted French society painter Jules-Elie
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Street Art Icon /// Contemporary Pop Art Fashion Model Actress Portrait Painting
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 48" x 36" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Acrylic

Female Face Icon VIII (Bambi) /// Contemporary Pop Street Art Painting Portrait
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Acrylic Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 26" x 18" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Canvas

Marilyn Monroe Icon XII /// Pop Art Hollywood Actress Portrait Painting Model
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 54" x 50" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

"Portrait of Young Girl" Parisian Post-Impressionist French Oil Painting Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young girl with brown hair against a light blue
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Portrait of Artist's Daughter Julian Orde Poet - British 1930s oil painting
By Cuthbert Orde
Located in London, GB
This beautiful British Art Deco portrait oil painting is by listed artist Cuthbert Orde. Famous for
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1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting "The Rabbi" Sensitive Judaica Portrait by Italian American master
By Roberto Lupetti
Located in Surfside, FL
Sistine Chapel. Following service in WWII, Roberto came to America sponsored by the famous conductor
Category

20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Female Face Icon X /// Contemporary Pop Street Art Portrait Painting Canvas
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 48" x 36" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Canvas

Matisse Face Icon III /// Contemporary Pop Art Striped Portrait Painting Picasso
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 30" x 28" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Canvas

Bob Dylan Icon III /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Musician Painting Portrait
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 36" x 36" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Acrylic

Denied Andy Warhol Fright Wig Self Portrait (Grey) Painting / Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denied Warhol Grey Self Portrait Fright Wig Painting by Charles Lutz Silkscreen and acrylic on
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Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Portrait of a Girl with Book, 18th Century Regency Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
February 1822) was an English painter of history paintings and portraits. He painted portraits and
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18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

La Isla Bonita - Textural and Sculptural Iconic Pop Art Portrait Painting
By Virginie Schroeder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
backgrounds, Canadian artist Virginie Schroeder creates pop art portraits and iconic pop culture imagery that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Female Face Icon IX (Claire) /// Contemporary Pop Street Art Painting Portrait
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Acrylic Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 26" x 18" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Paint

Holy Week in Antigua, Guatemala, Oil, Portrait Painting, Figurative Art, American
Located in Houston, TX
conducted a portrait painting class in Noyer’s France; and locally she teaches private workshops in Seal
Category

2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th century French Rococo Portrait painting of a noble lady - young lady
Located in Antwerp, BE
18th century French Rococo portrait of a young noble lady This cheerful young lady is looking at
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marilyn as Vicky Debevoise, Famous Celebrity Artwork, Hollywood Art, Urban Art
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
, creates experimental, multimedia collages, paintings, and 2D artwork. Described as ‘Pop Art with thought
Category

2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Digital

MEYER KUPFERMAN (1926-2003) ABSTRACT PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS 1975
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a unique original abstract oil painting on canvas by Meyer Kupferman(1926-2003) depicting a
Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman - British 18th Century Old Master art oil painting
By Lemuel Francis Abbott
Located in London, GB
"Francis" Abbott (1760/61 – 5 December 1802) was an English portrait painter, famous for his painting of
Category

1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Spencer Pryse
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"A Man Ought to Do What's Right" Contemporary John Wayne Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful contemporary portrait of famous movie star John Wayne by Texas-based artist Robert Sandman
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Portrait of Spanish Dancer" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young Spanish Dancer with black hair against a deep
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Modernist Portrait" Mid-20th Century Spanish Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Julio Moisés Fernández de Villasante
Located in New York, NY
. The theme of his work was, above all, the painting of gender and the female portrait, a mixture of
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ernest Burnett Hood, British Artist (1932-1988) Oil on canvas painting, Portrait
By Ernest Burnett Hood
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is an interesting original vintage oil painting on canvas by Famous British Artist
Category

1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Susan Isabel Dacre - British exh oil painting of feminist artist
By Francis Dodd
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, colourful British 1920's exhibited oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Dodd RA
Category

1920s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lady in Purple - British 50's Impressionist oil painting portrait female artist
By Pauline Glass
Located in London, GB
A vibrant portrait oil painting by female artist Pauline Glass who was educated on the continent at
Category

1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Famous Portrait Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of famous portrait paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary and Abstract styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add famous portrait paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, beige, pink and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Christian Boss, Amandyne Steropes, David Barnett, Ginezy Constant and Alex Popa are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and acrylic paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Famous Portrait Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — famous portrait paintings in our inventory begin at $200 and can go as high as $18,007, while the average can fetch as much as $2,825.
Questions About Famous Portrait Paintings
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Kehinde 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 13, 2023
    George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Edgar Degas is an artist who was famous for painting ballerinas. He also produced bronze statues, prints and drawings, and worked in impressionism. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Edgar Degas pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Monet’s paintings are so famous because they are stunning examples of Impressionist art. Claude Monet is known for having played a pivotal role in the growth of the Impressionist movement. Instead of painting landscapes and people in a realistic manner, the Parisian artist focused on how the eye viewed his subjects and the ways in which light and shadow changed their appearance. As a result, he painted many scenes over and over again at different times of day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Impressionist art from some of the world’s top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The most famous painting in the Louvre is arguably the Mona Lisa. Painted in the early 16th century by Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, it is a half-length oil-on-wood portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. Some other famous paintings in the Louvre include Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David, The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese, The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault and Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Indonesia is famous for Balinese painting. Bali is an island in Indonesia and is traditionally home to artists who work in the Kamasan style, which involves applying natural pigments with a pen or brush. A strict set of guidelines dictates the line, form and proportion, and pieces often depict religious stories. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Balinese paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Historians disagree about which of Pablo Picasso's paintings is the most famous because many of his works are well-known and easily recognizable. Some notable pieces include Guernica, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, The Old Guitarist, The Weeping Woman and Portrait of Ambroise Vollard. You'll find a large collection of Pablo Picasso on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roy Lichtenstein has a large number of famous paintings. The most famous include Whaam!, Drowning Girl, Look Mickey, M-Maybe, In the Car, Masterpiece, Crak!, and two separate works titled Crying Girl. You'll find a selection of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    There are many famous artists who painted Jesus. Popular depictions of Jesus Christ were created by Warner Sallman and Leonardo Di Vinci, among others. Shop religious art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Raphael's most famous painting is arguably The School of Athens. The Italian painter produced the fresco between 1509 and 1511, and it depicts the greatest minds of antiquity, including Plato, Archimedes and Pythagoras. Other well-known works by Raphael include The Sistine Madonna, The Marriage of the Virgin, The Triumph of Galatea, Transfiguration and the Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The most famous ocean painting is open to debate. Some well-known paintings that depict the ocean include Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt; Eternity by Gustave Courbet; The Gulf Stream by Winslow Homer; The Icebergs by Frederic Edwin Church; Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet; Monk by the Sea by Caspar David Friedrich; The Ninth Wave by Ivan Aivazovsky and The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault. Although it is a print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is also highly recognizable. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The most famous Group of Seven painting is open to debate. Although he died before it was formed, Tom Thomson is often cited as among the most well-known artists associated with the group. His most famous works are his depictions of pine trees, such as The West Wind and The Jack Pine. Other notable paintings made by members of the Canadian art group include The Red Maple by A. Y. Jackson, The Supply Boat by J. E. H. MacDonald, Woodland Tapestry, Algoma by Franz Johnston, For What? by Frederick Varley, North Shore Lake Superior by Lawren Harris and The Nickel Belt by Franklin Carmichael. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fernando Botero was an artist known for his satirical artwork. His ‘Mona Lisa, Age 12’, a parody of Leonard DaVinci’s magnum opus, shot him to fame in 1959. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Henry Fuseli's famous painting is called The Nightmare. The Swiss painter completed the work in 1871. It depicts an incubus sitting atop the prone body of a sleeping woman. You can see it on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henry Fuseli art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature 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.