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Portrait of a Woman in Black
Portrait of a Woman in Black

Portrait of a Woman in Black

Located in Sheffield, MA

Michelle Michaux French, b. 1927 Portrait of a Woman in Black Oil on canvas 15 by 18 in, w/ frame 23 ¾ by 27 in Signed lower right Born in Paris in 1927, she studied with Monsieur ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Mary Of Modena, Queen of England, 17th Century
Portrait of Mary Of Modena, Queen of England, 17th Century

Portrait of Mary Of Modena, Queen of England, 17th Century

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait of Mary Of Modena, Queen of England, 17th Century School of of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) Large 17th Century portrait of Mary Of Modena, Queen Of England, oil on canvas.

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Ethel Gabain
Portrait of Ethel Gabain

Portrait of Ethel Gabain

By Solomon Joseph Solomon

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

There is a large amount of biography on Solomon and it would be an injustice here to impress his importance as a painter, there are far better reviews to be discovered. However this ...

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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Sir David Wilkie
Portrait of Sir David Wilkie

Portrait of Sir David Wilkie

By Thomas Phillips

Located in London, GB

This 19th century portrait of Sir David Wilkie is after Thomas Phillips' painting of his fellow artist.

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

By Erich Waske

Located in Wien, 9

Both landscapes and portraits radiate with majestic greatness, from the contemplative intimacy of many of his idealizing portraits of women to the eruptive power of his depictions of...

Category

20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of Charlie Chaplin - Original lithograph
Portrait of Charlie Chaplin - Original lithograph

Portrait of Charlie Chaplin - Original lithograph

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean COCTEAU Portrait of Charlie Chaplin, 1945 Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum 28 x 21 cm (c. 11 x 8 in) Excellent condition

Category

1940s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

“Portrait of a Man”
“Portrait of a Man”

“Portrait of a Man”

By John R. Grabach

Located in Southampton, NY

Powerful oil on board original painting of a portrait of a man’s head by the American National Academy artist John R.

Category

1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Fauvist Portrait of Ogden
Fauvist Portrait of Ogden

Fauvist Portrait of Ogden

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous fauvist portrait of man, in a vivd and expressive colorful palette, titled "Ogden" by Henri O’Connor (American, b. 1921), 1996.

Category

1990s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Of Elizabeth Campbell & Daughter, Wife Of Colonel Colin Campbell
Portrait Of Elizabeth Campbell & Daughter, Wife Of Colonel Colin Campbell

Portrait Of Elizabeth Campbell & Daughter, Wife Of Colonel Colin Campbell

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of Elizabeth Campbell & Daughter, Wife Of Colonel Colin Campbell circle of Margaret Carpenter (1793-1872) Large 19th Century English portrait of Elizabeth Campbell & Daugh...

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1830 Oil - Portrait of a Young Girl
1830 Oil - Portrait of a Young Girl

1830 Oil - Portrait of a Young Girl

Located in Corsham, GB

A masterfully painted oval portrait of a young girl wearing a black dress with a lace collar.

Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Captain George Week
Portrait of Captain George Week

Portrait of Captain George Week

Located in London, GB

William Roth Born 1754 Portrait of Captain George Meek Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1782 lower right Image size: 25 x 18 ½ inches (64 x 47 cm) Ornate giltwood William Kent style...

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Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Nell Gwyn

Portrait of Nell Gwyn

By Mary Beale

Located in London, GB

Mary Beale Portrait of Nell Gwyn 1633 - 1699 Oil on canvas, unsigned Image size: 14 ¾ x 16 ½ inches Gilt frame Beale’s portrait depicts a woman seated, head tilted to one side, eyes...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of young man - The artist's son
Portrait of young man - The artist's son

Portrait of young man - The artist's son

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Auguste Delecluse, two excellent portraits, one of which, that of his son, is painted in the most frank and accurate manner: one of the good portraits of the Salon." » Finally, L’Art...

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Early 1900s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Of Two Girls & A Servant, 17th Century
Portrait Of Two Girls & A Servant, 17th Century

Portrait Of Two Girls & A Servant, 17th Century

By Kneller Godfrey

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of Two Girls & A Servant, 17th Century circle of Sir Godfrey KNELLER (1646-1723) Huge 17th Century English Old Master portrait of two young girls and a servant, oil on can...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a 19th-century Japanese Gentleman
Portrait of a 19th-century Japanese Gentleman

Portrait of a 19th-century Japanese Gentleman

Located in San Francisco, CA

This striking and remarkably Western-style portrait of a distinguished Japanese elder was done in the winter of 1885.

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1880s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Of A Lady Holding a Rosary, 17th Century
Portrait Of A Lady Holding a Rosary, 17th Century

Portrait Of A Lady Holding a Rosary, 17th Century

By Joos van Cleve

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of A Lady Holding a Rosary, 17th Century AFTER JOOS VAN CLEVE (1485-1540) Large circa 17th Century portrait of a lady holding a rosary, oil on canvas.

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Portrait of Edith Piaf Smiling - 1963
Vintage Portrait of Edith Piaf Smiling - 1963

Vintage Portrait of Edith Piaf Smiling - 1963

Located in Roma, IT

Smiling Portrait of Édith Piaf is a vintage photograph by Léonard De Raemy for Parimage agency.

Category

1960s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait of Nicholas Poyntz

Portrait of Nicholas Poyntz

Located in London, GB

Museums The Royal Collection National Portrait Gallery

Category

17th Century Flemish School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of Lady
Portrait of Lady

Portrait of Lady

Located in London, GB

John Westbrooke Chandler 1763- 1807 Oil on canvas Image size: 30 x 25 inches (76 x 63.5 cm) Original gilt swept frame This portrait is marked by its loose brushwork, which creates a...

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Late 18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Man
Portrait of a Young Man

Portrait of a Young Man

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Rene Grove Portrait of a Young Man from Turn of Century Color Pencil on paper, 8 x 10 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

Mid Century Portrait of Woman
Mid Century Portrait of Woman

Mid Century Portrait of Woman

By Jon Blanchette

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid Century portrait of a grey haired woman wearing a sun hat by Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987).

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Portrait of Wyndham Lewis

Portrait of Wyndham Lewis

Located in Fairlawn, OH

His work is in several collections including the Tate, London; National Portrait Gallery, London; MOMA, NY; Fry Art Gallery, Essex.

Category

1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Portrait of a British Officer
Portrait of a British Officer

Portrait of a British Officer

By Thomas Beach

Located in Wiscasett, ME

A very fine portrait of a British military officer signed and dated Thomas Beach 1774 in the lower left.

Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of man
Portrait of man

Portrait of man

By Alexandre Falguière

Located in PARIS, FR

Alexandre Falguière (attribué à) (1831 - 1900) Oil on canvas 135,2 x 95 cm (169 x 129 cm with frame) 53.2 × 37.4 in (66.5 × 50.8 in with frame) Without Signature

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Portrait of Noir Crime Writer Cornell Woolrich
Original Portrait of Noir Crime Writer Cornell Woolrich

Original Portrait of Noir Crime Writer Cornell Woolrich

Located in Soquel, CA

Vintage Portrait of 1940's Noir Writer Cornell Woolrich Pencil portrait of famous 1930's 40's noir/crime writer Cornell George Hopley-Woolrich, circa 1980.

Category

1980s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Portrait of a Woman - Expressionist Mixed Media Piece
Portrait of a Woman - Expressionist Mixed Media Piece

Portrait of a Woman - Expressionist Mixed Media Piece

By Juan Carlos Breceda

Located in Austin, TX

Expressionist portrait of a woman by Juan Carlos Breceda featuring purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange.

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Oil Paint - 19th Century
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Oil Paint - 19th Century

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Oil Paint - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi is an original modern artwork realized in the late 19th Century It represents the "Hero of the Two Worlds", Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Category

19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portraits of Dignity

Portraits of Dignity

By Drew Tal

Located in New York, NY

Focusing on faces and dramatic close-up portraits, Tal’s composition suggests palpable notes of human contention as well as spiritual transcendence with an underlying uniform beauty.

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Photogram

Portrait of a French man
Portrait of a French man

Portrait of a French man

By Jean Despujols

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

He was finally naturalized American in 1945, and pursued a career as a portrait painter and composer of piano pieces, along with his wife.

Category

1920s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman

By Arthur Devis

Located in London, GB

Although he is best known for his portrait of the landed gentry, Devis also painted in class.

Category

1750s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Lady
Portrait of Lady

Portrait of Lady

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

The painter Henryk F. Twardzik was born in Krakow, Poland and immigrated with his family to Boston at the age of four. He studied art at the Albright Gallery of Art in Buffalo and at...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Portrait of a Lady with a Shepherd's Crook
Portrait of a Lady with a Shepherd's Crook

Portrait of a Lady with a Shepherd's Crook

By Joseph Wright of Derby

Located in London, GB

Here, he began to paint portraits of the local gentry to furnish their estate houses.

Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman
Portrait of a Young Woman

Portrait of a Young Woman

Located in San Francisco, CA

One intriguing indication that this piece may have been done during the artist’s Academy period is that a very similar portrait of a remarkably similar sitter was described at auctio...

Category

1880s Barbizon School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of woman
Portrait of woman

René GuinandPortrait of woman, 1922

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Portrait of woman

By René Guinand

Located in Genève, GE

Dimension with frame :54 x 47 x 4 cm

Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of Monsieur Doré - Lithograph, Mourlot
Portrait of Monsieur Doré - Lithograph, Mourlot

Portrait of Monsieur Doré - Lithograph, Mourlot

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean-François MILLET (1814-1875) (after) Portrait of Monsieur Doré, 1973 Stone lithograph after a painting (Printed in Mourlot workshop) Unsigned On Arches vellum 65 x 50 cm (c. 26 ...

Category

1970s Abstract Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of an infamous thief

Portrait of an infamous thief

By Abraham Bosse

Located in Middletown, NY

The inscription below the image roughly translates to This is the portrait of Guillery who was a great thief stealing from a woman.

Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving, Etching

Vintage Portrait of a Native American Man
Vintage Portrait of a Native American Man

Vintage Portrait of a Native American Man

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

American, 20th Century Signed: Smiley (Lower, Center) " Portrait of a Native American Man " Oil on Board 23 3/4" x 17 3/4" Housed in a 2" Vintage Gold Frame Overall Size: 27 3/...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of Sir Henry Guildford

Portrait of Sir Henry Guildford

By (After) Hans Holbein The Younger

Located in London, GB

English School Portrait of Sir Henry Guildford 16th Century Oil on oak panel, unsigned Image size: 15 x 11 inches (38 x 28 cm) Contemporary style frame Provenance Private Collection...

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16th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Vibrant K Dorfman Portrait of a Black Woman
Vibrant K Dorfman Portrait of a Black Woman

Vibrant K Dorfman Portrait of a Black Woman

Located in New York, NY

K. Dorfman Untitled (Portrait of an Unknown Black Woman) Oil on canvas 36 x 28 in.

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady
Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady

Framed 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming nineteenth century portrait of a young lady wearing a pale blue dress and lace bonnet, set against a dark brown background.

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portraits of Androids, Blond Sophia
Portraits of Androids, Blond Sophia

Portraits of Androids, Blond Sophia

By Lee Wells

Located in New York, NY

Portraits of Androids, Blond Sophia #1, 2018 Hand embellished monoprint on canvas 47 1/5 × 35 2/5 in 120 × 90 cm Sophia’s Safehouse in an Uncanny Valley examines the recent celebrit...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite, Monoprint

Portrait of a Young Girl
Portrait of a Young Girl

Portrait of a Young Girl

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

A late twentieth-century American school portrait of a girl posed against a light slate background and gazing back at the viewer.

Category

Late 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Portrait of Jean Cocteau - Signed Lithograph
Portrait of Jean Cocteau - Signed Lithograph

Portrait of Jean Cocteau - Signed Lithograph

By Jean Marais 1

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean MARAIS (1913–1998) Portrait of Jean Cocteau Lithograph Signed with the artist’s stamp Limited edition of 100 copies On vellum 65 x 50 cm (c. 25.6 x 19.7 in) Work from the Jean...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of a Girl
Portrait of a Girl

Portrait of a Girl

By Alexander Evgenevich Iacovleff

Located in London, GB

ALEXANDER EVGENEVICH IACOVLEFF (YAKOVLEV) 1887-1938 Saint Petersburg 1887-1938 Paris (Russian) Title: Portrait of a Girl, 1934 Technique: Original Signed and Dated Sanguine Dr...

Category

1930s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Portrait of Ralph William Grey
Portrait of Ralph William Grey

Portrait of Ralph William Grey

By Bartholomew Dandridge

Located in London, GB

It is thought that the suit shown in the portrait is the one he wore for the Court Ball in May 1736 on the occasion of the marriage of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, at which time...

Category

Mid-18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Framed 1857 Oil - Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman
Framed 1857 Oil - Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman

Framed 1857 Oil - Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking mid-nineteenth century portrait of a bearded gentleman, dated and monogrammed 'E.L.' to the lower left.

Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Roby - Etching (Bloch #680)
Portrait of Roby - Etching (Bloch #680)

Portrait of Roby - Etching (Bloch #680)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Paris, IDF

Pablo PICASSO (after) Portrait of Roby, c. 1950 Restrike etching Printed signature in the plate On Japan paper 33 x 25 cm (c. 13 x 10 in) REFERENCE : Catalog raisonne Bloch #680 Fr...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Portrait of a Self Portrait of a Self, as Marilyn (Set of 3) 2023
Portrait of a Self Portrait of a Self, as Marilyn (Set of 3) 2023

Portrait of a Self Portrait of a Self, as Marilyn (Set of 3) 2023

By Douglas Gordon

Located in Zug, CH

Douglas Gordon Portrait of a Self Portrait of a Self, as Marilyn (Set of 3) 2023 Print on canvas, inner frame, Dibond backplate 120 × 120 cm (47.2 × 47.2 in) Signed and numbered Edit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Photo Portrait of Sylvie Vartan - Late 1960s

Vintage Photo Portrait of Sylvie Vartan - Late 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Sylvie Vartan is a vintage photographic print on single-coated paper shooted in '60s by unknown photographer.

Category

1960s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait of a White Woman
Portrait of a White Woman

Portrait of a White Woman

By E2 - Kleinveld & Julien

Located in New Orleans, LA

Shot in 2011 in New Orleans Inspired by Marie-Guillemine Benoist’s Portrait of a Black Woman, 1800 Photography and acting are kindred spirits in the new series by e2 (Elizabeth ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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.
  • 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 7, 2024
    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.