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Pamela Abercromby - British Art Deco 30's portrait oil painting lady in green
By James P. Barraclough
Located in London, GB
framed and in good condition. James Penniston Barraclough (1890-1942). Painter of portraits in oils. He
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1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman with Book - British Art Deco 20s portrait oil painting
By James P. Barraclough
Located in London, GB
. James Penniston Barraclough (1890-1942). Painter of portraits in oils. He lived and worked in London and
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

1930's French Portrait of Moody Atmospheric Lady Artists Working Sketch Oils
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) oil on unstretched canvas, unframed painting: 20 x 16.75 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: the painting is on unstretched can...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled: Portrait of A Boy
By Frank Campanella
Located in New York, NY
. Frank Campanella is a listed artist known for New Jersey landscapes and portraits, in oils, pastels, and
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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Charcoal

Untitled: Portrait of A Blond Male
By Frank Campanella
Located in New York, NY
artist known for New Jersey landscapes and portraits, in oils, pastels, and charcoal. Born in Brooklyn
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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel

Portrait of Lady in Mob Cap - British Old Master 18th century art oil painting
Located in London, GB
philanthropist, William Wilberforce, then only eleven years old. In 1771, he exhibited a portrait in oils of
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Turquoise Dress - Scottish female portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb British portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson, better
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1950s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Orange Shawl - British Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to female artist Ursula Wood
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1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

'Steinbeck Re-Visited' - Portrait of John Steinbeck - Geometric Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
representational, cubist, surreal, and the more experimental, and are created with acrylics and oils. In addition
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Isabelle Mulvany after Egon Schiele - 2012 Oil, Portrait In Orange Jacket
By Isabelle Mulvany
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine homage to the artist Egon Schiele, this copy of the artist's famous self portrait, is full
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21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Green Pastel Toned Realistic Tao Woman Portrait in a White Ruband
Located in Houston, TX
Pastel green toned realistic portrait of a Tao woman by Pasadena, CA artist, Charles Kern Fiedler
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1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Native American Elder in oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Native American Elder in oil on Artist's Board Stately portrait of an elderly man by
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board

Portrait of a Lady - British 19th century art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
Swinson (1871-1958) was a Victorian born British portrait artist who worked mainly in oils. He signed his
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1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Girl in Pink - Scottish 1920's Impressionist art female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
Schools. She worked in oils and watercolours and painted landscapes, seascapes and portraits. After
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1920s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tiger Portrait Pop Art with Floral Mandala in Chains by British Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Tiger Portrait Pop Art with Floral Mandala in Chains by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Felt Pen, Pencil, St...

Portrait of a Soldier - British 19th century art military portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
was a British 19th century artist who mainly painted in oils. His genre was portrait, often military.
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Mayor of Lyon' - Portrait of an Older Man - Vibrant Abstract Geometric Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
expressionism with a distinct geometric twist. This stylized portrait is a fusion of abstraction and realism
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2010s Abstract Geometric Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Lady at Spinning Wheel - French 1901 interior portrait oil painting
By William Albert Ablett
Located in London, GB
prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts and began working in oils. Under the tutelage of his professors and mentors
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Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Girl in Red - Scottish 1900 Glasgow Girl art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely Scottish Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish female artist Annie Rosie
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Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Adhesive, Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman with Shawl - British early 19thC portrait oil painting
By Thomas Lawrence (circle)
Located in London, GB
soon established his reputation as a portrait painter in oils, receiving his first royal commission, a
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Early 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Lady and Dog - British Victorian animal art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
British Victorian female artist and portrait painter in oils and watercolours. She exhibited at The Royal
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1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Boy in Red Coat - British Victorian 1892 art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist Gilbert Baldry. A
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1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Mr R H Sinclair - Scottish 1914 art male portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This impressive large portrait realist oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson
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1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Rancher "Pete"
By Patience Hilda Street
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil portrait of a rancher with cowboy hat, by Patience Street (née Lloyd) (English, 1905-2010
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1970s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Self-Portrait - Photo-realism, oil, contemporary
By Jeremy Andrews
Located in London, GB
Jeremy Andrews Born 1974 Self Portrait Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 10 x 14 inches Framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Boy in White Shirt - Scottish 1920's Art Deco male oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Cowan Dobson. Painted in
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

English 17th century portrait of a lady in an ivory silk gown on a terrace
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a 17th century lady, three-quarter length, in an ivory silk gown standing on a garden
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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a British Naval Lieutenant
Located in Boston, MA
'Portrait of British Naval Officer' is attributed to the British painter and engraver Daniel Orme
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Early 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Darkness (portrait of a young woman)
By Fletcher Martin
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
., Kellogg, ID, 1940. Comments: Preferred media: oils, watercolors, print media. Specialty: Western subjects
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goyesque man oil on canvas painting portrait
By Jose Puyet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
had started working on paencils and oils. At the age of 20, Puyet entered the Spanish army due to
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1980s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Goyesque man oil on canvas painting portrait
By Jose Puyet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
paencils and oils. At the age of 20, Puyet entered the Spanish army due to World War II and was sent to the
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1980s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman posing oil on burlap painting portrait
By Jose Puyet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
age of eight he had started working on paencils and oils. At the age of 20, Puyet entered the Spanish
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1980s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Precipitate, Portrait, Realism, Classical, Florence Academy, Figurative
By Anton Zhou
Located in Houston, TX
Academy of Art. He has painted portraits over the years and is known for showing the expressions in the
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Of A Gentleman John Dalziel Kenworthy
Located in York, GB
John Dalziel Kenworthy portrait of a gentleman . Fine, large and imposing oil on canvas housed in a
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Early 1900s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young girls oil on canvas painting portrait
By Jose Puyet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and oils. At the age of 20, Puyet entered the Spanish army due to World War II and was sent to the
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1980s Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
Joseph Badger (c. 1707–1765) was a portrait artist in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th century
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18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vasileos Kapousouz Oil Portrait of Woman c.1971
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vasileos Kapousouz (Greek, b.1912-1985) Portrait of Woman c.1971 Fine oil portrait of an older
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Bror Kronstrand, Portrait Of Brita Söderberg, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming portrait by Bror Kronstrand (1875-1950) depicts Brita Söderberg (nee Browall) wearing
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Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
Joseph Badger (c. 1707–1765) was a portrait artist in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th century
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18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Self Portrait, 20th Century Jewish Artist Oil Painting
By Carl Felkel
Located in London, GB
in oils and watercolours, but was also a society portraitist and a book illustrator. He lived until
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Metro Thinker, Portrait & Figurative artist, , Classical, Florence Academy
By Anton Zhou
Located in Houston, TX
Academy of Art. He has painted portraits over the years and is known for showing the expressions in the
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Young Child by Henton c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful antique portrait of a charming young girl c.1910 The painting is created with oils on
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

No. 196 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, blue, abstract
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
, charcoal, and acrylics, this figurative piece is a portrait that visually gives the still image a dynamic
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Tribute to Michelangelo III by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
, this figurative piece is a portrait that visually gives the still image a dynamic dimension. On the
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

The Lesson - Portrait Interior - British Victorian art oil painting reading
Located in London, GB
1855-1866. He was a painter of portraits and some landscapes, mainly in oils.
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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French School - Portrait PS 237 Still Storm (Large) Post Impressionist
Located in Sempach, LU
PS 237 Still Storm Icy gaze, face with warm colors, racing heart... portrait of a woman created in
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Phantom, Portrait artist, Impressionism , Classical, Florence Academy of Art
By Anton Zhou
Located in Houston, TX
Phantom is a 10 x 8 portrait, oil on linen panel. . Phantom was painted in 2021 by Anton Zhou
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Quarantine" Self-Portrait, African American, Structural Painting, Rich Colors
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
The simple title "Quarantine" belies the complex nature of this work. It is a self-portrait of the
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Masonite, Acrylic

"Self Portrait, " Oil on Masonite signed by Francesco Spicuzza
By Francesco Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Self Portrait" is an original oil painting on masonite board by Francesco Spicuzza. The artist
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1940s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

No. 206 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
contrasting mediums like pastels, China ink, charcoal, and acrylics, this figurative piece is a portrait that
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic

No. 200 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
like pastels, China ink, charcoal, and acrylics, this figurative piece is a portrait that visually
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic

Edgar's Cattle, Portrait Cuban Artist, Museums and International Collectors.
By Reynier Llanes
Located in Houston, TX
different state of their physical evolution. I use a variety of mediums in my work including oils
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Lady Reclining Portrait - British 50's Impressionist oil painting female artist
By Caroline Hutchinson
Located in London, GB
This large oil on canvas portrait was painted by Caroline Hutchinson circa 1955. It depicts a lady
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1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

African American Artist Charles Bohannah (1910- 1985) oil painting, portrait
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a beautiful original oil painting on canvas, depicting the Portrait of a woman in a profile
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1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"My Name is Freddie" - Portrait of Black Woman with Headscarf
By Lucille H. Olpin
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, painterly portrait of a young black woman with colorful headscarf and sarong by
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1950s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tribute to Rodin 5 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, dark tones
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
piece is a portrait that visually gives the still image a dynamic dimension. On the canvas composition
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Half Skull & Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Half Skull & Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg. Lilac
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

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Stencil, Canvas, Pencil, Felt Pen, Acrylic, Spray Paint, Oil, Mixed Medi...

Portrait of a Flower Seller - British 19th century Victorian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
(1866-1890) was a portrait painter in oils. He was originally from Norfolk but his large family moved to
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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Watercolor Portrait by Richard Jerzy. Framed and Matted with Signature.
By Richard Jerzy
Located in Clinton Township, MI
are watercolors and oils depicting of people or still-lifes. This untitled piece, is an original
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Portrait of Caroline and her Puppets - British 1930s theatrical art oil painting
Located in London, GB
the Royal College of Art. He painted in oils and watercolour including landscapes, portraits and
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1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Portrait In Oils For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of portrait in oils is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add portrait in oils that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Cindy Shaoul, Françoise Gilot, Clifford Holmes, James Shipton and Rafael Saldarriaga took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Portrait In Oils?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — portrait in oils in our inventory begin at $116 and can go as high as $221,055, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
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    A 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.
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    Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.

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    A 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.
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    Small 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.
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    Miniature 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    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.
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    Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.

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    For 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.
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    Yes, 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.
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    Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.

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    The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Kehinde 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.
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    As 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.
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    Yes, natural emeralds need to be oiled. Natural emeralds will have cracks and fissures before treatment, and oils will help give the emerald a high sheen and attractive finish. Browse a wide selection of emerald jewelry pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A no oil emerald is an emerald that has not been treated with oil. Generally, emeralds are oiled to fill in fractures and enhance clarity. A no oil emerald is considered rare and more valuable than standard emeralds. Shop a collection of no oil emerald jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
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    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.