Portrait Of Emperor
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Rococo Paintings
Paint
Antique Early 18th Century Prints
Paper
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Sandstone
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Canvas, Oil
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Canvas, Oil
1860s Academic Portrait Paintings
Oil
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19th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Oil
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Canvas, Oil
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1830s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 1800s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Linen, Oil
17th Century Academic Portrait Prints
ABS, Woodcut
20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil
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Woodcut
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1650s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Prints
Canvas, Screen
1890s Other Art Style Portrait Prints
Wood
Early 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Canvas, Oil
Antique 18th Century Austrian Paintings
Canvas
18th Century Baroque Portrait Prints
Engraving
Mid-18th Century French School Portrait Prints
Engraving
Early 1800s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Paper
Early 2000s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Tempera, Panel
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Board
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Terracotta
2010s North American Artisan Boxes and Cases
Antique 19th Century German Picture Frames
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Prints
Screen, Canvas
Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil
1840s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Stone
Antique 16th Century Italian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Antique 19th Century Prints
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Marble
20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Marble
Antique 1640s Prints
Paper
Antique 1860s Prints
Paper
Antique 17th Century Prints
Paper
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art
Jade
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Paper
20th Century Sculptures
Marble
19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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.