Portrait of a Girl, 18th Century Oil Old Master
By George Knapton
Located in London, GB
George Knapton 1698-1778 Portrait of a Girl Oil on canvas Image size: 20 x 18 inches Original giltwood frame This beautiful half length portrait of a young woman, turned to left, g...
Oil, Canvas
18th Century large scale portrait oil painting of a lady with a lamb
By Arthur Pond
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
In 1734, he published a series of plates under the title ‘Imitations of the Italian Masters’ and joined his friend George Knapton to produce many more reproductions.
Canvas, Oil
A Pair of Portraits
By Francis Cotes
Located in London, GB
He spent his working life in Britain and was apprenticed to the successful portraitist and print-seller George Knapton in 1747. His earliest works appear similar in style and executi...
Canvas, Paper, Pastel
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H 71.26 in W 55.52 in
Portrait of Augusta Princess of Wales, mother of George III, Seated, full length, in the grounds of Kew Palace
By George Knapton
Located in London, Central London
Chambers was an ambitious young architect who had previously submitted plans for a projected mausoleum for her dead husband, and in 1757 Chambers was appointed tutor in architecture ...
Oil, Canvas
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H 14.57 in W 13 in
18th century pastel portrait of a young boy in a wooded landscape
By Arthur Pond
Located in Bath, Somerset
There Pond must have met William Hogarth and the painter George Knapton, probable source of a crucial introduction to Jonathan Richardson senior, portrait painter, author, and art th...
Pastel
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H 38.5 in W 33.5 in D 4 in
Early 18th Century English Oil Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Velvet Jacket
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
He himself trained under John Riley, living with him until Riley's death in 1691 (he married Riley's niece) and was the master of artists Thomas Hudson and George Knapton. By 1705 he...
Oil
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H 80.5 in W 64 in
18th C. Portrait of the 4th Earl of Sandwich a View of Constantinople Beyond
Located in London, GB
GEORGE KNAPTON (1698–1778) __________________________________________________________ George Knapton (1698–1778) was an English portrait painter and the first portraitist for the So...
Oil
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H 37.41 in W 28.94 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of an Elegant Lady in a Red Silk Dress, Beautiful Antique Frame c.1720
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London, GB
A pupil of Riley, he went on to teach both George Knapton and Thomas Hudson, and published writings on painting that called for imagination and characterisation rather than a mere me...
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.41 in W 28.94 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of an Elegant Lady in a Blue Silk Dress, Beautiful Antique Frame c.1720
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London, GB
A pupil of Riley, he went on to teach both George Knapton and Thomas Hudson, and published writings on painting that called for imagination and characterisation rather than a mere me...
Canvas, Oil
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H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of a Lady, Manor House Provence, Coombe Abbey, oil on canvas painting
Located in London, GB
The period carved frame contains a presentation label erroneously identifying the artist to Knapton (presumably the 18th century painter George Knapton).
Oil, Canvas
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H 37.8 in W 32.68 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of an Elegant Lady
Located in London, GB
He was the master of Thomas Hudson and George Knapton. He himself trained under John Riley, living with him until Riley's death in 1691 (he married Riley's niece).
Canvas, Oil
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H 39 in W 34 in D 1 in
Portrait of a Lady, Fine Oval Oil on Canvas
By (Circle of) George Knapton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
In 1750, the then Prince of Wales commissioned Knapton, together with George Vertue, to produce a catalogue of the pictures at Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and Windsor castle.
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a senior naval officer, c. 1740s
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Henley-on-Thames, England
Born in Devon, Hudson studied alongside George Knapton under Jonathan Richardson the Elder (marrying his daughter in 1725, expressly against Richardson’s wishes), and inherited a dig...
Oil
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H 36.23 in W 28.15 in
English 18th century Portrait of Katherine Miller and her Spaniel
By (Circle of) George Knapton
Located in Bath, Somerset
Cohen & Sons, London George Knapton (1698-1778) was an English portrait painter in oils and pastels.
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.5 in W 32 in D 4 in
18th Century English Portrait of a Lady in a White and Blue Silk Dress.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
Catherine married Samuel Whitelocke, grandson of Bulstrode Whitelocke at Westminster Abbey in 1703. George Knapton (1698-1778) ...
Oil
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H 21.97 in W 16.03 in
PORTRAIT OF THE HON. WILLIAM NAPIER (1730-1775), THREE-QUARTER LENGTH
By George Knapton
Located in London, GB
GEORGE KNAPTON, R.A. (1698-1768) PORTRAIT OF THE HON.
Pastel
Portrait of a Lady, Circa 1765
By Francis Cotes
Located in Bath, Somerset
He was apprenticed to George Knapton in the early 1740's and began as a pastel portraitist.
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H 27.56 in W 24.02 in
18th century portrait of a young lady in an ivory silk gown and blue silk cloak
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
Artists such as Thomas Hudson, Allan Ramsay, Henry Pickering, George Knapton and Joseph Highmore all used Aken’s exceptional talents in painting the silk clothes and accessories of t...
Canvas, Oil
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H 37 in W 32 in D 4 in
Portrait of Charles Hawtrey of Chequers Court.
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
He was the master of Thomas Hudson and George Knapton. Richardson was even more influential as a writer; he is credited with inspiring Joshua Reynolds to paint and theorise with his ...
Oil
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H 40.16 in W 35.44 in
18th century English portrait of the artist Rhoda Delaval, Lady Edward Astley
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in Bath, Somerset
She was also painted in Turkish costume by George Knapton (Seaton Delaval) and Sir Joshua Reynolds (private collection, Ireland) in 1756, shortly before her death, said to be as the ...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Family
By Jonathan Richardson the Elder
Located in Bath, Somerset
He himself trained under John Riley, living with him until Riley's death in 1691 (he married Riley's niece) and was the master of artists Thomas Hudson and George Knapton. He painte...
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H 34.75 in W 29.5 in D 3 in
Thomas Beach - 18th Century Portrait Oil Painting, British School
By Thomas Beach
Located in Gallatin, TN
While numerous other British School portraiture painters have been studied, and may have a few similarities (see Thomas Hardy, Henry Walton, Arthur William Devis, an earlier work of ...
Oil
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H 34.75 in W 29.5 in D 3 in
Thomas Beach (Attr) 18th Century Portrait Oil Painting, British School
By Thomas Beach
Located in Gallatin, TN
While numerous other British School portraiture painters have been studied, and may have a few similarities (see Thomas Hardy, Henry Walton, Arthur William Devis, an earlier work of ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 29.93 in W 25.2 in
George Knapton. 18th century Portrait of John Egerton, Viscount Brackley
Located in Bath, Somerset
Attributed to George Knapton (London 1698-1778). Portrait of John Egerton, Viscount Brackley (1704-1719), standing, three-quarter length, wearing a pink waistcoat and blue jacket in ...
Oil
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H 37 in W 34 in D 4 in
Portraits of John Wood of Hollin Hall, Yorkshire; and Francis Wood (pair)
Located in West Sussex, GB
He was the master of Thomas Hudson and George Knapton. Richardson was even more influential as a writer; he is credited with inspiring Joshua Reynolds to paint and theorise with his ...
Oil
$14,473Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in
Annunciation Bonini Paint Oil in canvas Old master 17th Century Leonardo Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Girolamo Bonini, called Anconitano (Ancona, circa 1600 - Bologna 1680) Annunciation (or Madonna of the Beautiful Angel) Oil on canvas (115 x 91 cm. - Framed 134 x 108 cm.) Work ac...
Oil
The Nativity of Christ
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Anonymous 15th Century Italian, Probably Milan area The Nativity of Christ Pigments, ink and gold leaf on vellum Unsigned as is always the case with illuminated manuscripts The Virgi...
Pigment
$31,661
H 40.16 in W 33.9 in
Portrait of a lady in a masquerade costume, signed F. de Troy, French 18th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of a lady in a masquerade costume by François de Troy (1645–1730) Signed lower right: peint… de Troy… 18th century France, Paris, circa 1715-1720. Canvas: h. 81 cm, w. 65 cm...
Canvas, Oil
$280,018Sale Price|20% Off
H 52 in W 40 in D 2 in
Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...
Oil
$37,112
H 31.34 in W 26.38 in D 1.97 in
Male and female portrait, both in silk kimono, possibly textile dealers
By Christoffel Lubieniecki
Located in Amsterdam, NL
CHRISTOFFEL LUBIENIECKI (1659-1729) Pair of portraits of a gentleman and a lady, both in silk kimono, before a country house (circa 1680) Indistinctly signed “C.......” on a box u...
Canvas, Oil
$16,135Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 25 in D 1 in
Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This fantastic Dutch Old Master marine oil painting is by noted Dutch marine artist Abraham Storck. Painted circa 1670 the composition is a number of ships heading out to sea, their ...
Oil
$14,828Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 14.5 in
Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Virgin Madonna Spanish Renaissance artist, circle of El Greco (1541-1614) circa 1600 oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 20 x 14.5 inches Provenance: private collection, northern ...
Oil
La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New Orleans, LA
John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 American Stamped by artist's estate (en verso) Oil on canvas John Singer Sargent, widely regarded as one of history's most distinguished portraitists...
Canvas, Oil
$4,249Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 24 in
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...
Canvas, Oil
Testa Di Fauno Statue
By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite piece represents the head of a bearded faun, clearly depicted with his goat horns and elongated ears. The faun was the Roman equivalent of the ancient Greek satyr, a m...
Marble, Bronze
$57,416
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
$11,337Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.92 in W 55.91 in
Leda Swan Mythological Paint oil on canvas French Painter 18th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
French painter of the late 18th-early 19th century Leda and the Swan (Literary source: Metamorphoses by Ovid, Book VI) Oil on canvas 95 x 126 cm Framed 109 x 142 cm This c...
Oil
$36,000
H 50 in W 40 in
Study for Ruth Gathering Wheat 19th Century Large Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Study for Ruth Gathering Wheat The Painting is monogrammed bottom left side Provenance: Notes: This is the full scale version of Ruth in Pharoah's Fields exhibited at the Royal Acad...
Canvas, Oil
$6,500
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in
"Portrait of Rebecca" Harriet Peale, Early American Female Portrait
By Harriet Cany Peale
Located in New York, NY
Harriet Peale Portrait of Rebecca, 1840 Inscribed verso, “Portrait of Rebecca Greenwood (?)/ Aged 25 years/ Painted by Harriet C. Cany/ May 1840” Oil on canvas 28 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches...
Canvas, Oil
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 33 in D 2 in
Antique European Signed Impressionist Large Framed Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique European impressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in period giltwood molding. Excellent cond...
Oil, Canvas
$11,597
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 2.76 in
17th Century Oil on Canvas Antique Italian Mythological Painting, 1640
By Valerio Castello
Located in Vicoforte, IT
A magnificent 17th-century Italian painting. This artwork oil on canvas depicts a famous episode from the Iliad, the dispute between Agamemnon and Achilles over Briseis. During the T...
Canvas, Oil
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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