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Historical portrait of John Knox
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Sir David Wilkie R.A. 1785-1841 was a Scottish painter of genre scenes, portraits and historical
Category

1830s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Desmond Tutu", Acrylic on Canvas, Historical Portrait
By Artis Lane
Located in Detroit, MI
exquisite portraits done of historical figures and celebrities she has met and painted during her long and
Category

Early 2000s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Persephone, oil painting, Texas artist, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
contemporary context and perspective to these historically inspired portraits. PERSEPHONE was the goddess
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alexander the Great Icon V /// Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Historical Figure
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Acrylic Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 48" x 48" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Paint

Pomona, oil painting, Women in the Arts, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
contemporary context and perspective to these historically inspired portraits. My current body of work
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luna, oil painting, Women in the Arts, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
context and perspective to these historically inspired portraits. My current body of work, Contemporary
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ina Pesenka, In Brooklyn, historical painting, white and black, Oil on canvas
By Ina Pesenka
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Ina Pesenka, In Brooklyn, rabbi in Brooklyn, Oil On canvas, america 1950's, Israeli artist, Israeli art
Category

2010s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Mrs Harborough - British 18th century art portrait lady oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of noted
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18th Century Old Masters 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
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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
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Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Mrs James Hoste - British 18th century art portrait oil painting
By John Vanderbank
Located in London, GB
This superb large three quarter length British Old Master portrait in a landscape oil painting is
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait on Stage - Red Cape - Scottish 60s art theatrical portrait oil painting
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
This stunning Scottish musical theatrical portrait oil painting is by female artist Doris Zinkeisen
Category

1960s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
American artist Henry R Rittenberg painted this lovely 1920's Art Deco portrait oil painting. The
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
. Carpenter, Tailor, Shoemaker, Artist: Copley and Portrait Painting around 1770. Art Bulletin, v.79, No. 2
Category

18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
. Carpenter, Tailor, Shoemaker, Artist: Copley and Portrait Painting around 1770. Art Bulletin, v.79, No. 2
Category

18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century portrait oil painting of young woman
By Émile Eisman-Semenowsky
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Oriental style portraits aimed at the Parisian middle class. He also painted genre and historical scenes
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Expressionist Polish Rabbi Portrait Oil Painting Zdzisława Lachur
By Zdzislaw Lachur
Located in Surfside, FL
years 1945-1950 he studied painting and graphics at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow . He was a pupil
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Muse
Located in London, GB
dimensions 46.5 x 43.25 inches Original gilded period frame. John Opie was a Cornish historical and
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nora Braham - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, Historical Model
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusual portrait of a middle aged woman dressed in 19th century Quaker costume, by Nora Braham
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century portrait oil painting of an Italian maiden
By Pierre-Louis-Joseph de Coninck
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
at the Paris Salon in 1866 and 1868. De Coninck specialised in genre and historical scenes often
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French Portrait Mysterious lady 19th century Oil painting Acknowledged master
Located in Stockholm, SE
– 1837), French painter of historical subjects. Stylish and perfect portrait of beautiful mature lady
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1820s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

"Down he Goes III", contemporary, portrait, male, collage, acrylic painting
By John Baker
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Down he Goes III,” an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Cubist Painting from 1918-19, Portrait of Dr Mens III
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938) Portrait of Dr Mens III, 1918-1919 oil on board
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1910s Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait oil painting of an Austrian Gentleman with a Pipe
By Erwin Eichinger
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
drinking a glass of wine, but also painted a number of historical scenes with figures in historical
Category

20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Portrait of Teenager Student 18th Century Oil Painting by British Master
Located in Stockholm, SE
his studio, circle), English historical and portrait painter. He painted many great men and women of
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Late 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

"Down he Goes V", contemporary, portrait, male, grey, acrylic, collage, painting
By John Baker
Located in Natick, MA
suspicion. Reminiscent of Gericault’s portraits of the insane, the power of the image elevates the painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Down he Goes IV", contemporary, portrait, male, grey, collage, acrylic painting
By John Baker
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Down he Goes IV,” an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in yellow
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"E.S.H. IV" (black & white, figurative, horse sculpture, historical, abstract)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
background. Artist has signed the back of the piece with painting name, and year of creation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Dye, Canvas

Original Antique 19th Century Portrait of a Nobleman American School Painting
Located in Whitefish, MT
Original Antique 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman American School Oil Painting Oil on Board, 30
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1820s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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

“Double Portrait”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful original oil on canvas double portrait painting of a young boy and girl with cat (moist
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1860s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Double Portrait”
“Double Portrait”
H 37 in W 30 in D 4.5 in
"Down he Goes I", contemporary, portrait, male, grey, collage, acrylic painting
By John Baker
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Down he Goes I,” an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in greys
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Portrait of Scottish Gentleman with Clay Pipe - 18th century art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This atmospheric 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to a Scottish artist. Painted
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17th Century 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
forward. A lovely painting by a very talented artist and of historical and social interest. Signed lower
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Catherine of Braganza Queen Consort
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
be observed in the lower left corner of the painting. This exceptional painting holds historical
Category

17th Century Italian School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Cleric - British 18th century art Old Master oil painting
By Joseph Highmore
Located in London, GB
This fantastic portrait oil painting is attributed to British Old Master Joseph Highmore and was
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

American artist Portrait German lady 19th century Oil painting by J. Eichholtz
Located in Stockholm, SE
lower left was hidden by paint most likely to delete the trace of painting (?). Thus, the portrait was
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1820s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Portrait of Elizabeth Banks - British 18th Century art Old Master oil painting
By Joseph Highmore
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful British 18th century British Old Master portrait oil painting is by noted artist
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Self Portrait, Modernist Portrait of the Artist
By David Rosen (b.1912)
Located in Surfside, FL
. Rosen's close-up portraits of historical and literary figures, illustrated by the piece To Be or Not to Be
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1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mother's Love - Bedtime - British 20's art mother child portrait oil painting
By Allan Douglas Davidson
Located in London, GB
This charming British portrait oil painting is by noted artist Allan Douglas Davidson. Painted
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1920s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait 01
By János Huszti
Located in Tulsa, OK
Portrait 01 by artist Jànos Huszti is a white, grey, contemporary, figurative and portrait painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

PLAUZEAU Painting Oil canvas French Academic Portrait of boy Early 20th century
Located in PARIS, FR
historical and allegorical subjects, and portraits, and then he used a different and impressionist style to
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Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait 03
By János Huszti
Located in Tulsa, OK
historical times, special characters and places from the past, using all kinds of materials to express his
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait 02
By János Huszti
Located in Tulsa, OK
historical times, special characters and places from the past, using all kinds of materials to express his
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge Antique Oil Painting Portrait of Mrs Boone & Daughter after lost original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
After SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS (1723 -1792) Portrait of Mrs Boone and her Daughter Oil on Canvas Canvas
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Late 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sunshine Bliss: The Aroma of Summer Watermelon. Portrait Oil painting on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
Oil on canvas. "Sunshine Bliss: The Aroma of Summer Watermelon" In this painting, a vivid and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Lights, Oil

"Emotions of Crossed Fingers" Portrait of Asia Girl Oil painting on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
Oil on canvas. In this painting, we see a little girl sitting on her haunches and crossing her
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint, Lights, Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas

Portrait of a Boy with Bird - British 17thC Old Master art oil painting
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
This stunning 17th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Godfrey Kneller
Category

1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Down he Goes II", portrait, collage, male, tans, earth tones, acrylic painting
By John Baker
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Down he Goes II,” an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 20 x 16 inches in tans
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

'Steinbeck Re-Visited' - Portrait of John Steinbeck - Geometric Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
nostalgia, while simultaneously offering a modern reinterpretation of a historical figure, blending
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Lady in Ermine Stole - British 19th century art female oil painting
Located in London, GB
This wonderful 19th century interior portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Martin
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman at the Seashore - British Victorian art oil painting
By William Edward Frost
Located in London, GB
established a reputation as a portrait painter before branching into historical and mythological subjects
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 17th Century British Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of Man in Flemish City
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
distance is thought to be Antwerp. the portrait historically has been thought to be from the circle of
Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Boy with Bird - British 17th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
ornamental painter, to Rome and Venice in the early 1670s, painting historical subjects and portraits in the
Category

1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Miss Moggy Hennesey on her Hunter - Scottish 60s art horse portrait oil painting
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
This superb horse portrait with rider is by keen Scottish horse artist and rider, Doris Zinkeisen
Category

1960s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of the Italian Noble Family of Zanardi Count
By Lucia Casalini Torelli
Located in Firenze, IT
This museum quality old master oil on canvas formal portrait painting depicting the family of the
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, Oil on Oak Panel Portrait, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
counterchanged. This painting appears to derive, like all other portraits of Chaucer, from an illustration in an
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16th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Zürich, CH
Bartholomäus Sarburgh was a highly popular portrait painter in his time, and was probably taught in
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Young Girl
By Donald S. Vogel
Located in Dallas, TX
Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of Kevin's playmate
By Donald S. Vogel
Located in Dallas, TX
Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Historical Portraits Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of historical portraits paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist and Old Masters 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. Historical portraits paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown and more. Ina Pesenka, Frederick James McNamara Evans and Victor Nehlig took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and paper.

How Much are Historical Portraits Paintings?

The average selling price for historical portraits paintings we offer is $2,350, while they’re typically $651 on the low end and $5,250 for the highest priced.
Questions About Historical Portraits Paintings
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    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.