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"Jacaranda" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Jacaranda" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

"Swell" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Inkjet Print
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Swell" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from yarn embroidery on an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Inkjet

"Fallen", Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Fallen" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

"New Skies" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "New Skies" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

"Self-reflection: Wedding Day" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photo
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 18"h x 22"w framed and is shipped in the pictured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

Woman by the Window with Embroidery Frame
By Franz Ludwig Kiederich
Located in London, GB
'Woman by the Window with Embroidery Frame', oil on canvas, by Franz Ludwig Kiederich (circa 1930s
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fly away - Photorealistic portrait painting by Mauro Maugliani
Located in PARIS, FR
creates oil portraits in the pure tradition of Italian painting, but modernizes them by choosing to
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"What Grandmother Bequeathed to Me" - contemporary portrait - cyanotype
Located in Atlanta, GA
, cyanotype and embroidery. She explores the sense of belonging and self-perception as it begins in childhood
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Cotton

"Preparation of a Seer" - contemporary portrait - Kehinde Wiley
Located in Atlanta, GA
, spirituality, visibility and identity through photography, cyanotype and embroidery. She explores the sense of
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Pigment

Figure of a Beauty, Japan, Edo Period
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Japanese embroidery from the Edo Period. “Figure of a Beauty” is a portrait embroidery, silk and
Category

18th Century Edo More Art

Materials

Silk

Viggo Pedersen Portrait "Benedicte Olrik Daughter of Henrik Olrik"
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Benedicte Olrik” is the portrait of Benedicte Olrik the 18 year-old daughter
Category

1870s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Portrait of Maria Vittoria Queen of Portugal - Italian Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely Italian Old Master portrait oil painting is by Domenico Maria Sani. Painted circa 1732
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown" - contemporary portrait, Kehinde Wiley
Located in Atlanta, GA
, spirituality, visibility and identity through photography, cyanotype and embroidery. She explores the sense of
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Pigment

Late 17th French Portrait of a gentleman, workshop of N. de Largilliere, Paris
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of a gentleman, workshop of Nicolas de Largilliere, circa 1690, Paris Sublime portrait of
Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of King Edward VI, Oil on panel with Gold Leaf, 18th Century English
Located in London, GB
Provenance New York private collection This portrait of the King Edward VI depicts the boy-king standing in
Category

Mid-18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century
Located in New York, NY
A masterful copy by an unknown artist, after the portrait of "Beatrice d'Este" by Leonardo Da Vinci
Category

18th Century Northern Renaissance Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

These Feelings Were True -Emin, Contemporary, YBAs, Lithograph, Blue, Portrait
By Tracey Emin
Located in Zug, CH
, Portrait, Limited Edition 2 colour lithographs on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm (Poprtfolio of 8
Category

2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A Little Bit of Peace and Quiet, Figurative Artwork, Graphic Portrait Print Art
By Carne Griffiths
Located in Deddington, GB
longest-established gold wire embroidery firm in the world. Here he worked as a gold wire embroidery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Giclée

A Thin Smile
Located in Denver, CO
Pegah Samaie's "A Thin Smile" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Virtue of Knowledge, oil painting, Texas artist, Realistic painting
Located in Houston, TX
Virtue of Knowledge reexamines portraits of individuals throughout history to illustrate the
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Adhesive, Oil

Spring and All (2019) square figurative painting, woman, fruit tree, plants, tea
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, skyscape, portrait, woman holding an open book, flipping through the pages, a cup of steaming tea beside
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"We Summon You Home, We Owe Them Nothing" - portraiture - Kehinde Wiley
Located in Atlanta, GA
, spirituality, visibility and identity through photography, cyanotype and embroidery. She explores the sense of
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Pigment

"Embedded Worth" - contemporary digitally manipulated portraiture, Kehinde Wiley
Located in Atlanta, GA
, spirituality, visibility and identity through photography, cyanotype and embroidery. She explores the sense of
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Pigment

Attitude
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
embroidery is a shade to match the society Yet, a call of my name, the outburst of my emotions. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Attitude
Attitude
H 40 in W 40 in D 1 in
Giea, Oil Painting Realism, Alla Prima, History Flows Into the Present, Figures
Located in Houston, TX
. Gallery Wrapped. Giea reexamines portraits of individuals throughout history to illustrate the premise
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cotton Canvas

Pomona, oil painting, Women in the Arts, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Pomona reexamines portraits of individuals throughout history to illustrate the premise that
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luna, oil painting, Women in the Arts, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Luna reexamines portraits of individuals throughout history to illustrate the premise that history
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Persephone, oil painting, Texas artist, Realistic painting, Historical Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Persephone reexamines portraits of individuals throughout history to illustrate the premise that
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Templanza, 2019, Acrylic on Canvas with Gold Foil
By Rafael Barón
Located in Miami Beach, FL
embroidery.
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Foil, Gold

By The Night, Carne Griffiths, Stylised Art, Limited Edition Print
By Carne Griffiths
Located in Deddington, GB
London he served an apprenticeship at the longest-established gold wire embroidery firm in the world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Giclée

St. George — African American artist
By John Tarrell Scott
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
cook, and he said his art training began at home where he learned embroidery from his mother. Scott
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
with a Hat, a portrait of Madame Matisse. This picture was bought be was bought by Gertrude and Leo
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"A Self-Portrait Outside" Portrait, Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "A Self-Portrait Outside" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

Framed Early 20th Century Watercolour - Traditional Geisha
Located in Corsham, GB
luxurious silk kimono, adorned with delicate embroidery and hand-painting. Every part of her expensive
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Framed Early 20th Century Watercolour - Study of a Geisha
Located in Corsham, GB
luxurious silk kimono, adorned with delicate embroidery and hand-painting. Every part of her expensive
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Surge", Portrait, Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Surge" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

"Ceremonia" contemporary embroidery on red canvas figurative portrait mushrooms
By Jose Angel Pahuamba
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Acrylic, spray enamel, and embroidery on canvas are the materials used for this piece that was
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Enamel

River- love narrative embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

Aligning Myself- written embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

"Sakura" Portait, Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Sakura" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

Idea of Romance- written embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

All the Dogs- written embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

Take Home Food- narrative embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

Brooklyn Bench- narrative representational embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric

Oak Creek Embroidery, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Perry Haddock
Located in Yardley, PA
Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Location: lower right :: Canvas :: Portrait :: Original :: Framed
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Our love overflows- love narrative embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

Sweater - love narrative embroidery on fabric with woman
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

"The Windswept Dreamers" Figurative, Embroidery on Inkjet Print
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 29"h x 37"w framed and is shipped in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Inkjet

"A KAJUAL DAY IN TAIPEI", Figurative, Watercolor, Embroidery
By Danielle Clough
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, delicate embroidery celebrates the joining of the old with the new in a wistful and playful manner that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Wool, Watercolor, Thread, Cotton

"Baret and the Bougainvillea" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 21.5"h x 17.25"w framed and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

"The Sky-Crossed Lovers" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 12.25"h x 15.25"w framed and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

Can Tell From the Sex- written embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

Get out of your head- written embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

"Self-Reflection: In the Bedroom", Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 9" x 11" framed and is shipped in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

After Floral Cross Stitch Pattern with Poinsettias Botanical Embroidery Painting
Located in Kent, CT
In this embroidery painting, a poinsettia pattern in red, yellow, purple and green is carefully
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Mylar, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel

After French Tapestry, Embroidery Painting, Brick Red, Gold, Ivory, Cherubs
Located in Kent, CT
In this painted embroidery, an ornate french tapestry in brick red, gold and ivory with royal blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Mylar

Our love is a favorite book- love narrative embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

After Folk Cross Stitch Pattern Pinks, Embroidery Painting, Red, Orange, Pink
Located in Kent, CT
In this painted embroidery, a botanical folk cross stitch pattern in red, orange, mauve and pink is
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Mylar, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel

Woven the threads of our love- love narrative embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor paintings on fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

"Self-Reflection on March 12, 1972" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photo
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 11" x 9" framed and is shipped in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

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Portrait Embroidery For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of portrait embroidery you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a modern version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of portrait embroidery may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of portrait embroidery is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown and white. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of portrait embroidery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Iviva Olenick, Iqi Qoror, Sibel Kocabasi, Tracey Emin and (after) Henri Matisse each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in fabric, paint and cord can add an especially memorable touch. A large option in this array of portrait embroidery can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 2 high and 2 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Portrait Embroidery?

A piece of portrait embroidery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,629, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $173,129.