"Dream"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Picture "Dream" was painted in one breath. I was impressed by the paintings of the artist Vrubel. I
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
"Dream"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Picture "Dream" was painted in one breath. I was impressed by the paintings of the artist Vrubel. I
Canvas, Oil
"Higher Ground, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
primarily a portrait and figurative painter, she has recently been painting urban and architectural subjects
Oil
Dora
By Ken Howard
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on Board Board Size: 10 x 8 inches Framed Size: 15.5 x 14 inches Signed lower right
Oil, Board
$1,375,000
H 33.75 in W 30 in D 2.75 in
Pierre-Auguste Renoir "Buste de femme au corsage vert"
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
). Sale: Sotheby & Co., London, July 6, 1960, no. 108 (ill, as "Portrait de Gabriele en veste verte
Canvas, Oil
"Entanglement"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Entanglement 115x50cm/ oil on canvas/ 2016 Sometimes the person is difficult to make the choice. The symbol of Entanglement is thread. So many good idea and plans to die from entan...
Canvas, Oil
The Picture Book
By Pauline Palmer
Located in Sheffield, MA
realist/impressionist style of a wide variety of subjects including landscapes, street and beach scenes
Oil
$2,631
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
“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...
Canvas, Oil
Young Woman's Profile
By Bernard Lamotte
Located in North Clarendon, VT
Wonderful little portrait, Woman in profile, mixed media on paper board. Signed lower left, 6.5" x
Mixed Media, Oil
"Morning Light " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
The Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society.
Oil, Board
"Dreams in Gold, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
The Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society.
Oil, Board
"Somewhere in Denver, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
timeless yet intimate quality to her paintings. Though primarily a portrait and figurative painter, she
Oil, Board
"Girl with Tambourine, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
quality to her paintings. Though primarily a portrait and figurative painter, she has recently been
Oil, Board
$1,500
H 11.125 in W 9.25 in D 2 in
'Father in Sunlight' by Chris Brizzard, Oil on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 11.125" x 9.25" oil on linen painting is by contemporary artist, Chris Brizzard. This portrait
Linen, Oil
"Bad Hombre XXXI" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
contemporary impressionist style captures an intimate portrait of his figures and the surrounding environment
Oil, Panel
Blue Bananas
Located in Zofingen, AG
, during this time I have painted hundreds, if not thousands of portraits. While creating the portrait, I
Oil, Canvas
$4,553
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 4.73 in
''Mother and Child in Zeeland' by Julien Celos (1884 – Antwerp – 1953)
Located in Knokke, BE
Julien Celos 1884 – Antwerp – 1953 Belgian Painter 'Mother and Child in Zeeland' Signature: signed lower middle left 'Julien Célos' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 64 ...
Canvas, Oil
"Hope"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
harmony and quiet joy. This is more than a portrait — it is a message of faith, a tribute to the power of
Canvas, Oil
Louise in the Studio
By Ken Howard
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas Canvas size: 24 x 20 inches Famed size: 29 x 25 inches Signed lower right
Canvas, Oil
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 17 in D 1.5 in
Conversation w/The Delivery Man, oil, 26x17, Lucca, Italy, Impressionism
By James Crandall
Located in Houston, TX
Conversation with the Delivery man was painted onsite in Lucca, Italy. The artists frequently
Oil
$900
H 10 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
Powwow Gold Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8" Native American
Located in Houston, TX
gifts to celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved one. V....Vaughan is known for impressionist
Oil, Panel
$900
H 10 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
Powwow Fringe Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8"
Located in Houston, TX
celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved one. V....Vaughan is known for impressionist paintings of
Oil, Panel
$900
H 10 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
Red Earth Blanket Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8"
Located in Houston, TX
celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved one. V....Vaughan is known for impressionist paintings of
Oil, Panel
"Igor Volkov-Tkachinskiy"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, recognizing their own experience of love, tenderness, or inner protection. This is not merely a portrait, but
Paper, Oil
$1,000
H 21 in W 17 in D 1.5 in
"Internal Dialogue" Haute Couture Sunglasses Pop Art Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a pop art portrait of a woman in Haute Couture Chanel Sunglasses with the
Canvas, Oil
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Original Political Art "Fight" by Serg Graff Acrylic Painting, Framed, with COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a unique original acrylic painting on canvas in a bold naive primitivism style by Serg Graff, titled "Fight." This dynamic and highly textured piece serves as a vivid expres...
Acrylic
$13,159
H 28.35 in W 31.89 in D 1.97 in
The Opera Garnier in paris
By Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dimensions frame : 72 X 81 cm COSSON, Jean Louis Marcel (1878 – 1956) Post-impressionist painter Born in
Oil
$900
H 10 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
Red Earth Medallion Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8"
Located in Houston, TX
gifts to celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved one. V....Vaughan is known for impressionist
Oil, Panel
$25,000
H 36.25 in W 30 in D 2 in
Mother and Child in Tender Moment - Female Illustrator Golden Age
Located in Miami, FL
Female Illustrator of the Golden Age, Ruth Mary Hallock, paints a sensitive, heartwarming portrait
Canvas, Oil
Lena
Located in Zofingen, AG
portraits that reveal all the complexity and versatility of a person's spiritual appearance, when the inner
Canvas, Oil
$375
H 8 in W 10 in
"A Horse and His Boy" (2025) Original Acrylic Mixed Media Painting
Located in Denver, CO
of acrylic paint, then adding scratches, marks, transfers, and collage elements until a visual story
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
$375
H 8 in W 10 in
"Devotion" (2025) By Reen Axtell, Original Acrylic Mixed Media Painting
Located in Denver, CO
of acrylic paint, then adding scratches, marks, transfers, and collage elements until a visual story
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
$4,250
H 36 in W 36 in
"Sinner Beware" (2022) by Clyde Steadman, Original Nude Female Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Sinner Beware" by Clyde Steadman (United States) is a handmade nude female portrait painting that
Oil
$4,250
H 36 in W 36 in
"Smoke Break" (2017) by Clyde Steadman, Original Nude Female Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Smoke Break" by Clyde Steadman (United States) is a handmade nude female portrait painting that is
Oil
$2,400
H 11.8 in W 15.75 in
“Horse Sketch 2” Oil painting, study, after Alfred J. Munnings, exposed panel
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
paint. Brushstrokes get tighter on the focal point of the painting, the horse. Signed "Amy Florence
Linen, Oil
Artist Studio
Located in Sheffield, MA
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 Artist Studio Oil on canvas 30 by 25 in. w/frame 38 by 33 in. Inventory Number: 01822 Albert Rosenthal was born in Philadelphia in 1863 and was...
Canvas, Oil
"LAZY AFTERNOON" ON THE RIVER FRAMED 24 X 30
By John Austin Hanna
Located in San Antonio, TX
paintings embrace a variety of subjects from landscapes, still lifes and portraits, set anywhere from the
Oil
$22,131
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 3.94 in
'Returning from the the Fields' by Évariste Carpentier, Kuurne 1845 – 1922 Liège
By Evariste Carpentier
Located in Knokke, BE
the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Liège, he guided students toward modern, impressionist approaches. His
Canvas, Oil
"The Fire"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Fire is life, but it can also be death. In religion and mythology, fire is often mentioned as a divine element. I was inspired by the beauty of fire, and I decided to add images ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,437
H 20.125 in W 17.125 in D 1.75 in
'Not Today' by Alyona Kostina, Oil on Linen Painting
By Alyona Kostina
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 20.125" x 17.125" framed oil on canvas painting by Alyona Kostina portrays a side profile of a person with flowing, dark hair, rendered with expressive, painterly brushwork. The...
Linen, Oil
"Shadow in Profile" Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
settings. This lends a timeless yet intimate quality to her paintings. Though primarily a portrait and
Oil, Panel
"Dancing Ribbons" Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
portrait and figurative painter, she has recently been painting urban and architectural subjects. Suchitra
Oil, Board
"Cotton picker of Aurangabad, India" Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
settings. This lends a timeless yet intimate quality to her paintings. Though primarily a portrait and
Oil, Board
"Mood in Orange, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
The Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society.
Oil, Panel
"Mystic, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
quality to her paintings. Though primarily a portrait and figurative painter, she has recently been
Oil, Panel
Mysterious Mime
Located in Zofingen, AG
A mysterious tricky mime looks directly into your eyes, touching his lips with a finger. He doesn’t want you to chat nonstop. He wants you to be calm and listen to the world, yoursel...
Oil, Cardboard
$900
H 12 in W 9 in D 1 in
"Liquid Sunset II" (2023) By Kirsten Savage, Original Oil Painting
By Kirsten Savage
Located in Denver, CO
"Liquid Sunset II" by Kirsten Savage is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a woman in a white dress, in profile, bathed in warm light. Kirsten Savage is one of...
Oil, Panel
$900
H 12 in W 9 in D 1 in
"Liquid Sunset I" (2023) By Kirsten Savage, Original Oil Painting
By Kirsten Savage
Located in Denver, CO
"Liquid Sunset I" by Kirsten Savage is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a woman in a white dress, in profile, bathed in warm light. Kirsten Savage is one of...
Oil, Panel
"Violet" Oil painting
By Valentin Fischer
Located in Denver, CO
the intersection between his art and his day job. Fischer makes portraits both with traditional
Oil
Price Upon Request
H 12 in W 9 in
"Sonatina" (2024) By Vincent Xeus, Original Oil Painting on Linen
Located in Denver, CO
"Sonatina" by Vincent Xues is an original, handmade oil painting on linen that depicts a portrait
Oil, Linen
Lady in a Sun Hat
By Susan Ricker Knox
Located in Sheffield, MA
portraits and figure works of mothers with children. She was also known for pen and ink silhouettes. With
Oil
"L in Ultramarine" Oil painting
By Valentin Fischer
Located in Denver, CO
makes portraits both with traditional mediums such as oils, but also creates incredible portraits that
Oil
"V in Magenta" Oil painting
By Valentin Fischer
Located in Denver, CO
reflects the intersection between his art and his day job. Fischer makes portraits both with traditional
Oil
"K in Turquoise" Oil painting
By Valentin Fischer
Located in Denver, CO
time and his work reflects the intersection between his art and his day job. Fischer makes portraits
Oil
"Dappled Light" Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
The Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society.
Oil, Panel
Woman in a Red Hat
By Nicholas Alden Brooks
Located in Sheffield, MA
Nicholas Alden Brooks American, 1840-1904 Woman in a Red Hat Oil on canvas 9 ⅜ X 6 ⅜ in. w/ frame 13 ⅛ X 10 ¼ in. Signed "N. A. Brooks 1883" lower left
Canvas, Oil
"A Frenchman and His Cow"
Located in San Francisco, CA
an Impressionist style rendered in vibrant colors. There’s a storytelling element to this artist’s
Canvas, Oil
"Native Elegance in Turquoise" Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
The Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society.
Oil, Panel
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.
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