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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Watercolor
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Etching
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Marble
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Oil
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Stoneware
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Paper
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Paper
Antique 1780s Prints
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Marble
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18k Gold
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Paper
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Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1780s Prints
Paper
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Ceramic
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Ceramic
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Ceramic
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Ceramic
Antique 1780s Prints
Paper
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Graphite, Crayon, Oil Crayon
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Engraving
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
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Etching
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 17th Century Dutch School Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron, Iron
Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Italian School Interior Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Lithograph
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Oil, Canvas
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Canvas, Oil
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Oil
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings
Canvas
Antique Late 18th Century British Drawings
Pen, Paper
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Paintings
Canvas
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1770s Old Masters Animal Prints
Engraving, Etching
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Marble
Late 18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Oil
1780s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Oil
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Wood
Late 18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings
Wood
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Oil
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Silver
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 1780s Italian Paintings
Canvas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings
18th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 18th Century Books
Paper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Paintings
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Porcelain
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Bronze
Antique 1770s Georgian Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Late 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 18th Century English Baroque Paintings
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 1780s Swiss Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass
Early 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Etching
1820s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Etching
Pietro FontanaCities with Towers in the Act of Sacrifice-by A. Mochetti After B. Nocchi - 1821, 1821
18th Century Baroque Sculptures
Marble
Oil, Canvas
Canvas, Oil
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Oil
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Oil, Canvas
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Canvas, Oil
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Canvas
1780s Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Paintings
Wood
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Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Late Victorian Busts
Plaster
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Plaster
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Late Victorian Busts
Plaster
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Paintings
Canvas
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Oil
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Bronze, Ormolu
- 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 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 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Many artists have made self-portraits in old age. One famous example is Rembrandt, who painted his Self-Portrait in oils in 1669 at the age of 63. Pablo Picasso also painted himself throughout his life and produced several sketches of himself in 1972, when he was 90 years old. Other examples include Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who created a self-portrait in 1620 while in her late 80s, and Peter Paul Rubens, who sketched himself sometime between 1635 and 1640, when he was in his 60s. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.