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Portrait of a couple
Portrait of a couple

Portrait of a couple

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

His reputation as a portrait painter was no doubt already well established by this date, since around 1699 he produced the portraits of Boileau and Racine, which testify to his fame ...

Category

1690s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autographed Portrait of Siw Malmkvist - 1960s
Autographed Portrait of Siw Malmkvist - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Siw Malmkvist - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed portrait of Siw Malmkvist is a b/w photographic portrait of the Swedish artist, with the additional value of a blue ink autograph.

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Portrait Of A Wheaten Terrier, early 20th Century
Portrait Of A Wheaten Terrier, early 20th Century

Portrait Of A Wheaten Terrier, early 20th Century

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of A Wheaten Terrier, early 20th Century English School - signed Large early 20th Century portrait of a Wheaten Terrier, oil on canvas signed indistcintly.

Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Perry Como - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Portrait of Perry Como - Vintage Photo - 1970s

Portrait of Perry Como - Vintage Photo - 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Perry Como is a vintage photographic print on baryta paper.

Category

1970s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Portrait of Marie Louise"
"Portrait of Marie Louise"

"Portrait of Marie Louise"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Unidentified Artist (19th Century) "Portrait of Marie Louise" This exquisite 19th-century miniature portrait depicts a refined young woman, identified as Marie Louise, dressed in a...

Category

19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Autographed Portrait of Dieter Borsche - 1960s
Autographed Portrait of Dieter Borsche - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Dieter Borsche - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed portrait of Dieter Borsche is a beautiful b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the smoking German actor with big piercing eyes, during the filming of "Sa...

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Four Portraits of Andy Warhol
Four Portraits of Andy Warhol

Four Portraits of Andy Warhol

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Senoia, GA

The red and blue lit portrait was used for the cover of Life magazine.

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century
Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century

Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of A Lady As Diana, 17th Century Dutch School Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master portrait of a lady as Diana, oil on canvas .

Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a young boy, impressionist painting.
Portrait of a young boy, impressionist painting.

Portrait of a young boy, impressionist painting.

Located in Berlin, DE

Portrait of a young boy, impressionist painting. Dimensions WITHOUT frame in cm 32 x 42

Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Oil, Board

Portrait of Lady Lempster

Portrait of Lady Lempster

Located in London, GB

Adriana Verelst Adriana Verelst (c. 1683–1769) was an English portrait artist, and daughter of the portrait painter Herman Verelst.

Category

Late 17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autographed Portrait of Richard Häussler Memorabilia - 1960s
Autographed Portrait of Richard Häussler Memorabilia - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Richard Häussler Memorabilia - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Richard Häussler Memorabilia is a beautiful b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German actor and director, with the additional value of ...

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Located in Paonia, CO

Portrait of Kennedy by Cemeli is an original lithograph, limited edition number 52 out of 150 and pencil signed by the artist.

Category

1960s Cubist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of a Privateer

Portrait of a Privateer

By Francis Hayman

Located in London, GB

Portrait of a Privateer Francis Hayman 1708 - 1776 Oil on canvas Image size: 20 x 14 inches (51 x 36 cm) Contemporary style frame Provenance Charles Fleischmann Esq Here, a small ...

Category

18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1945
Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1945

Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1945

By CONSTANTIN Andreevic TERECHKOVITCH

Located in London, GB

CONSTANTIN Andreevic TERECHKOVITCH 1902-1978 (Russian) Title: Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1945 Technique: Original Signed Oil Painting on canvas size: 33 x 24 cm / 13 x 9.5 ...

Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman
19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman

19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A skilfully rendered portrait of a gentleman, formally attired in a black coat and white cravat.

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil - Portrait of Maxim Gorky
20th Century Oil - Portrait of Maxim Gorky

20th Century Oil - Portrait of Maxim Gorky

Located in Corsham, GB

An expressive oil painting, depicting a portrait of Russian writer and political activist Maxim Gorky.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Pierre Seriziat
Portrait of Pierre Seriziat

Portrait of Pierre Seriziat

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Copy of a Portrait of Pierre Seriziat by Jacques Louis David which was painted in 1795 , David 1748-1825, this picture is a direct copy by an artist by the name of F.

Category

Late 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, C Print

Portrait of Edoardo Vianello - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Portrait of Edoardo Vianello - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Eoardo Vianello (italian singer) - Vintage Photo is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1960s.

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait of a painter
Portrait of a painter

Portrait of a painter

By Quirijn van Tiel

Located in BLARICUM, NL

QUIRIJN VAN TIEL Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon PORTRAIT OF THE PAINTER 1943 Watercolor on paper 68 x 53 cm.

Category

1940s Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Autographed Portrait of Marianne Koch Memorabilia - 1960s
Autographed Portrait of Marianne Koch Memorabilia - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Marianne Koch Memorabilia - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Marianne Koch is a b/w photographic portrait of the German actress with the additional value of a black ink autograph on the lower margin.

Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Carlos Thompson - 1960s
Autographed Portrait of Carlos Thompson - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Carlos Thompson - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Carlos Thompson is a b/w photographic portrait of the handsome Argentine actor, with the additional value of a blue ink autograph on the lower margin at the c...

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Portrait of Football coach Paul Bear Bryant

Portrait of Football coach Paul Bear Bryant

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Watercolor on Paper Under Glass Signature: Signed Lower Right Dimensions: Approximately 12.00" x 16.00" Portrait of Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant

Category

1980s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Watercolor Portrait of President George Washington
Watercolor Portrait of President George Washington

Watercolor Portrait of President George Washington

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This exceptional American School watercolor portrait of President George Washington stands out as one of the finest we’ve encountered.

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Portrait of a Lady With Hat
Portrait of a Lady With Hat

Portrait of a Lady With Hat

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He specialized in painting portraits of women. He exhibited in Brussels, and in Paris from 1902 at the salon des Artistes français, where his was « hors-concours ».

Category

Early 1900s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Biedermeier 1839 Oil - Portrait of a Lady
Biedermeier 1839 Oil - Portrait of a Lady

Biedermeier 1839 Oil - Portrait of a Lady

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming Biedermeier era portrait of a lady wearing a lace bonnet. Dated and monogrammed to the right-hand side.

Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of the Musician Mazzi
Portrait of the Musician Mazzi

Portrait of the Musician Mazzi

By Alfred Reth

Located in London, GB

ALFRED RETH 1884-1966 Budapest 1884-1966 Paris (Hungarian/French) Title: Portrait of the Musician Mazzi, 1912 Technique: Original Signed Oil painting on canvas size: 65 x ...

Category

1910s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Sculptor
Portrait of a Sculptor

Portrait of a Sculptor

By Andrea Del Sarto

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

This picture was painted around the middle of the 19th Century and the original is in the National Gallery London and is thought to have been painted in 1517 - 1518 and furthermore i...

Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of William Chiffinch
Portrait of William Chiffinch

Portrait of William Chiffinch

By John Riley

Located in London, GB

John Riley trained with the German portrait painter, Gilbert Soest (1605–81), and the English artist, Isaac Fuller (?

Category

1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Of A Boy & Fiddle, 19th century  Irish School
Portrait Of A Boy & Fiddle, 19th century  Irish School

Portrait Of A Boy & Fiddle, 19th century Irish School

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of A Boy & Fiddle, 19th century Irish School Large early 19th Century Irish School portrait of a young boy and fiddle wearing a red jacket and brown waistcoat, oil on canv...

Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Girl

Portrait of a Girl

Located in London, GB

This portrait depicts a fallaha woman - an indigenous rural farmer from the Nile Valley.

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Mid Century Fauvist Portrait of a Girl
Mid Century Fauvist Portrait of a Girl

Mid Century Fauvist Portrait of a Girl

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid-century fauvist portrait of a girl with colorful, textured impasto by Mary Sheppard (American, 20th Century), 1956.

Category

1950s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

Portrait of a Woman "She Knows"
Portrait of a Woman "She Knows"

Portrait of a Woman "She Knows"

By Julia Ruf

Located in Zofingen, AG

Keywords: expressive portrait, woman portrait, portrait girl, young woman artwork, green, contemporary portrait, female art, beautiful woman, woman face, portrait painting, colorful ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a man in armor
Portrait of a man in armor

Portrait of a man in armor

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Dumont will however return to the Academy where he will become rector, chancellor, then director. Portrait of Louis Joseph de Formanoir, Lord of Saint-Mars and Blainvilliers, having...

Category

1750s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of Mrs Christie
Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of Mrs Christie

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of Mrs Christie

Located in Corsham, GB

A label affixed to the reverse identifies the sitter as the "wife of Dean Christie". This portrait was acquired alongside a similar portrait of her husband (SV028).

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Marguerite Folin, Gerald Brockhurst
Portrait of Marguerite Folin, Gerald Brockhurst

Portrait of Marguerite Folin, Gerald Brockhurst

By Gerald Leslie Brockhurst

Located in London, GB

Gerald Leslie Brockhurst 1890 – 1978 Portrait of Marguerite Folin Oil on panel, signed lower right Image size: 18 x 14 inches (45.7 x 34.3 cm) Original frame The sitter for this po...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Portrait of Truman Capote" by John MacWhinnie
"Portrait of Truman Capote" by John MacWhinnie

"Portrait of Truman Capote" by John MacWhinnie

By John MacWhinnie

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: John MacWhinnie, American (1946 - ) Title: Portrait of Truman Capote Year: 1968 Medium: Mixed Media on Board (Oil and Pencil), signed and dated l.r.

Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Board, Pencil

Portrait Of Isabella Blackett, Countess Of Buchan, 18th Century
Portrait Of Isabella Blackett, Countess Of Buchan, 18th Century

Portrait Of Isabella Blackett, Countess Of Buchan, 18th Century

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of Isabella Blackett, Countess Of Buchan, 18th Century English School Large 18th Century English portrait of Lady Isabella Blackett, Duchess of Buchan oil on canvas.

Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman

By Sir William Blake Richmond

Located in London, GB

Sir William Blake Richmond Portrait of a Gentleman 1842-1921 Oil on panel, signed lower right Image size: 17 ½ x 23 ¾ inches (44.7 x 60.6 cm) Original Watts frame Although his ident...

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of Connie Francis - Vintage Photo - 1960s
Portrait of Connie Francis - Vintage Photo - 1960s

Portrait of Connie Francis - Vintage Photo - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Connie Francis is a vintage photoraphic print on single-coated paper.

Category

1960s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait of Lady Susannah Selina Sophia Metcalfe (1756–1815)
Portrait of Lady Susannah Selina Sophia Metcalfe (1756–1815)

Portrait of Lady Susannah Selina Sophia Metcalfe (1756–1815)

By Sir John Hoppner

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait of Lady traditionally identified as Lady Susannah Selina Sophia Metcalfe (1756–1815) Circle of John Hoppner (1758-1810) Large 18th century English portrait of a lady trad...

Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

By William Barnett

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

William Barnett (1918-1992). Portrait of a Reclining Woman ca. 1950's. Pencil and Ink on paper measuring 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Pencil

Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

By William Barnett

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

William Barnett (1918-1992). Portrait of a Man ca. 1960. Pencil and Ink on paper measuring 11 x 14 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Pencil

Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

By William Barnett

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

William Barnett (1918-1992). Portrait of a Reclining Woman ca. 1950's. Charcoal and Ink on paper measuring 11 x 11.5 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Charcoal

Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

By William Barnett

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

William Barnett (1918-1992). Portrait of a Man ca. 1950's. Pencil and Ink on paper measuring 10.25 x 13 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Pencil

Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

By William Barnett

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

William Barnett (1918-1992). Portrait of a Man ca. 1950's. Pencil and Ink on paper measuring 10.25 x 12 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Pencil

Portrait of J. L. David (Portrait)

Portrait of J. L. David (Portrait)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Portrait of J. L. David (Portrait), c. 1930, oil on canvas adhered to board, apparently unsigned, 26 x 20 inches, exhibited: 1) Fourth Annual State-Wide Exhibition, Santa Cruz Art Le...

Category

1930s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Portrait of a worldly woman
Portrait of a worldly woman

Portrait of a worldly woman

Located in Paris, IDF

The artist was present at the Paris Salon: - under her maiden name in 1880 and 1882 with a genre scene then a portrait, - under her married name in 1884 and 1885 each time with a p...

Category

Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Samuel Seeberger - Portrait of Louise-Marie of France
Samuel Seeberger - Portrait of Louise-Marie of France

Samuel Seeberger - Portrait of Louise-Marie of France

By Samuel Seeberger

Located in San Francisco, CA

Samuel Seeberger(French) Portrait of Louise-Marie of France After Jean-Marc Nattier Oil on wood panel 11.5" x 15.5" unframed, 15.5" x 19.5" framed

Category

Early 20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Beautiful Italian Art Nouveau Portrait of two women
Beautiful Italian Art Nouveau Portrait of two women

Beautiful Italian Art Nouveau Portrait of two women

By Adriano Goby

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Italian Art Nouveau style portrait of two women by Adriano Goby. Signed low-right.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Vintage Portrait of a Woman"
"Vintage Portrait of a Woman"

"Vintage Portrait of a Woman"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Large Vintage Portrait of a Woman – Oil on Canvas A striking mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a woman in traditional attire, posed confidently against a scenic mountainous bac...

Category

20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century
Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition.

Category

17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
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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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    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.
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    The subject of a portrait is a sitter.

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    Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
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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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    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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    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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    Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.

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

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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, 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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    Chuck Close stated that he painted portraits as a way to overcome a cognitive disorder. Called prosopagnosia, or face blindness, the condition made it difficult for Close to differentiate and recognize faces. The American artist found that painting people's faces helped him to notice their fine details, allowing him to begin to notice differences. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chuck Close art.
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    The 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.
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    Yes, 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.