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Autographed Portrait of Loni V. Friedel - Original b/w Postcard Portrait - 1950s
Autographed Portrait of Loni V. Friedel - Original b/w Postcard Portrait - 1950s

Autographed Portrait of Loni V. Friedel - Original b/w Postcard Portrait - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed portrait of Loni v. Friedel is a photographic portrait of the Austrian actress during the filming of "Der Schulfreund" (1960), with the added value of a blue ink autograp...

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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Portrait Of Gilbert Talbot 7th Earl of Shrewsbury (1552-1616), 16th Century
Portrait Of Gilbert Talbot 7th Earl of Shrewsbury (1552-1616), 16th Century

Portrait Of Gilbert Talbot 7th Earl of Shrewsbury (1552-1616), 16th Century

Located in Liphook, GB

Portrait Of Gilbert Talbot 7th Earl of Shrewsbury (1552-1616), 16th Century Circle of George Gower (c.1540–1596) Huge 16th Century Portrait Of Gilbert Talbot 7th Earl of Shrewsbury...

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Self-portrait (portrait of man)
Self-portrait (portrait of man)

Self-portrait (portrait of man)

By Wesley Lea

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Wesley Lea (1914-1981). Self-portrait, ca. 1940. Oil on canvas, 12 x 17 inches.

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Autographed Portrait of Marika Rökk - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Marika Rökk - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

This blue ink Autograph Portrait of Marika Rökk is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German actress.

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1960s Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of  Eva Probst - Original b/w Postcard - 1950s
Autographed Portrait of  Eva Probst - Original b/w Postcard - 1950s

Autographed Portrait of Eva Probst - Original b/w Postcard - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Eva Probst is a beautiful b/w photographic portrait of the German actress, with the added value of a blue ink autograph on the lower margin at the center.

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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Lotte Koch - Original b/w Postcard - 1950s
Autographed Portrait of Lotte Koch - Original b/w Postcard - 1950s

Autographed Portrait of Lotte Koch - Original b/w Postcard - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Lotte Koch is a beautiful b/w postcard reproducing a photographic portrait of the German actress.

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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Portrait of a Lady, 17th Century Flemish Oil Old Masters
Portrait of a Lady, 17th Century Flemish Oil Old Masters

Portrait of a Lady, 17th Century Flemish Oil Old Masters

By Jacob Huysmans

Located in London, GB

He styled himself ''The Queen's Painter'', and certainly his portraits of her show a more profound interpretation of her character than can be found in the works of his rivals.

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary British Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Woman in Pink
Contemporary British Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Woman in Pink

Contemporary British Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Woman in Pink

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British contemporary) signed oil on board, unframed dated feb 2001 board: 20 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, England condition...

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Early 2000s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Miao Woman, Oil Painting by Di Li Feng

Portrait of Miao Woman, Oil Painting by Di Li Feng

By Di Li Feng

Located in Long Island City, NY

Portrait of Miao Woman Di Li Feng, Chinese (1958) Date: ca 2000 Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 40 x 32 in. (101.6 x 81.28 cm) Frame Size: 51 x 43 inches

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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Roses Portrait of a Young Girl Oil On Canvas
Roses Portrait of a Young Girl Oil On Canvas

Roses Portrait of a Young Girl Oil On Canvas

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Roses Portrait of a Young Girl Mary Beich (American artist 1917-2002), Oil on canvas 23"x19", portrait painting depicting a young girl wearing a yellow sun hat before a garden land...

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1990s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Marguerite Dorbritz (b.1886) - 1927 Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman
Marguerite Dorbritz (b.1886) - 1927 Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman

Marguerite Dorbritz (b.1886) - 1927 Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

An accomplished portrait of a smartly dressed gentleman with a patterned tie and pearl tie pin by Marguerite Dorbritz (b.1886).

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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Mid Century Oil Painting 1950's Portrait of Child
French Mid Century Oil Painting 1950's Portrait of Child

French Mid Century Oil Painting 1950's Portrait of Child

By Suzanne Dinkes

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Child Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Size : 13.75 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition:...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Portrait of Mrs Preston
Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Portrait of Mrs Preston

Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Portrait of Mrs Preston

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine portrait of a lady wearing a grey dress and a black lace shawl, gazing out towards a vast, sweeping landscape whilst holding a pink rose.

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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

By William Dring

Located in London, GB

The Imperial War Museum owns 64 of his portraits in pastel (mainly of naval personnel who received battle awards) and five of his elaborately constructed oil paintings.

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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Portrait of a Young Woman, Romantic Oil, Circa 1850
Portrait of a Young Woman, Romantic Oil, Circa 1850

Portrait of a Young Woman, Romantic Oil, Circa 1850

By Sir Thomas Lawrence

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Portrait of a Young Woman, ca. 1850. Oil on antique English millboard, panel measures 20 x 24 inches.

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore
16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore

16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore

By Jacopo Bassano

Located in London, GB

Jacopo BASSANO (c. 1510-1592, Italian) Portrait of a Procuratore Oil on canvas 30 ¼ x 26 inches (including frame) Provenance: Lucien Bonaparte’s Collection (as Portrait of Doge Priu...

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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled (Portrait Of A Lady, Edition 80/100)
Untitled (Portrait Of A Lady, Edition 80/100)

Untitled (Portrait Of A Lady, Edition 80/100)

By Yoram Lukov

Located in New York, NY

Yoram Lukov (Israeli b. 1940), "Untitled (Portrait of a Lady)" Edition 80/100, Abstract Figurative/ Portrait Lithograph, 20.50 x 28.50, Late 20th Century Colors: Black, White

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Late 20th Century Abstract Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Illegibly Signed Portrait of a Man Oil on Canvas, 1844
Illegibly Signed Portrait of a Man Oil on Canvas, 1844

Illegibly Signed Portrait of a Man Oil on Canvas, 1844

Located in Astoria, NY

19th Century School, Portrait of a Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, 1844, illegible signature lower right with date "1844", giltwood frame.

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1840s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century By Comte d'Houdetot Portrait of GiovanniAntonioFilippini Oil/canvas
19th Century By Comte d'Houdetot Portrait of GiovanniAntonioFilippini Oil/canvas

19th Century By Comte d'Houdetot Portrait of GiovanniAntonioFilippini Oil/canvas

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The painting is a copy made for academical purpose, derivation of the painting by Philippe de Champaigne, Portrait of Padre Giovanni Antonio Filippini (Museum of Fine Arts di Boston).

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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mystery Modernist Italian Artist Portrait of a Woman in Hat
Mystery Modernist Italian Artist Portrait of a Woman in Hat

Mystery Modernist Italian Artist Portrait of a Woman in Hat

Located in New York, NY

Mystery Italian Artist Untitled (Portrait of a Woman With Hat), 1985 Oil on canvas 31 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.

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1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman

Located in Chicago, IL

With exquisite detail and sparkling color, this portrait of a young woman is a remarkable example of reverse glass painting.

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Early 20th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

Italian School 1861 Oil - Portrait of a Clergyman
Italian School 1861 Oil - Portrait of a Clergyman

Italian School 1861 Oil - Portrait of a Clergyman

Located in Corsham, GB

A remarkable nineteenth-century portrait of a clergyman, depicted wearing a white cassock beneath a blue mantelletta, with a white stole embroidered with gold floral designs.

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Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Autographed Portrait of Sabine Sinjen - Vintage  b/w Postcard -1960s
Autographed Portrait of Sabine Sinjen - Vintage  b/w Postcard -1960s

Autographed Portrait of Sabine Sinjen - Vintage b/w Postcard -1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Sabine Sinjen is a b/w photographic portrait of the German actress, with the added value of a blue ink autograph on the lower margin around the 1960s.

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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Maria Denis - Original b/w Postcard - 1960s
Autographed Portrait of Maria Denis - Original b/w Postcard - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Maria Denis - Original b/w Postcard - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Maria Denis is a b/w photographic portrait of the Argentine-born Italian actress, with the added value of the black ink autograph on the lower margin: "Cordia...

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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Naturalistic Portrait of a French Woman
Naturalistic Portrait of a French Woman

Naturalistic Portrait of a French Woman

By Emile Lejeune

Located in Houston, TX

An excellent portrait of french women looking straight out at the viewer.

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1950s Naturalistic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil, Graphite

17th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Young English Boy
17th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Young English Boy

17th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Young English Boy

By Gerard Soest

Located in London, GB

Gerard SOEST (1600 - 1681) Portrait of a Young Boy oil on canvas 35.5 x 30.5 inches inc. frame Gerard Soest (circa 1600 – 11 February 1681), also known as Gerald Soest, was a portra...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Young Girl in Blue Dress
Portrait of Young Girl in Blue Dress

Portrait of Young Girl in Blue Dress

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This finely rendered American School portrait of a young girl reflects the careful attention to detail and craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th-century portraiture.

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Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Girl, 1949 Watercolor Painting by Roger Etienne
Portrait of a Girl, 1949 Watercolor Painting by Roger Etienne

Portrait of a Girl, 1949 Watercolor Painting by Roger Etienne

By Roger Etienne

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Roger Etienne, French/American (1922 - ) Title: Portrait of a Girl Year: 1949 Medium: Gouache On Paper, signed and dated Size: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.64 cm) Frame Size: 29 x ...

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1940s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Fine c.1845 Oil - Portrait of a Widow
Fine c.1845 Oil - Portrait of a Widow

Fine c.1845 Oil - Portrait of a Widow

Located in Corsham, GB

This very fine portrait of a middle-aged woman from the mid 19th Century is a true find.

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Daniel Schlumberger aged 34
Portrait of Daniel Schlumberger aged 34

Portrait of Daniel Schlumberger aged 34

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Early 20th-century French School Portrait of Daniel Schlumberger at age 34 Pastel H. 99.5 cm; W. 63.5 cm Title and dated lower right.

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1910s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Playmates, Portrait of Girls and a Kitten
Playmates, Portrait of Girls and a Kitten

Playmates, Portrait of Girls and a Kitten

By Emile Vernon

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

He exhibited there regularly until 1913, presenting in particular portraits, landscapes, and floral paintings. He executed some wall paintings, such as those of the Châtellerault th...

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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Beauty by William Clarke Wontner
Portrait of a Beauty by William Clarke Wontner

Portrait of a Beauty by William Clarke Wontner

By William Clarke Wontner

Located in New Orleans, LA

Although his career was largely devoted to formal portraits, he is best celebrated today for his classical maidens idling before cool marble backdrops.

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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Dr. Burger, the Diet Doctor, by Peter Max
Portrait of Dr. Burger, the Diet Doctor, by Peter Max

Portrait of Dr. Burger, the Diet Doctor, by Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Peter Max Title: Portrait of Dr. Burger, the Diet Doctor Year: 1991 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed u.r. and signer, dated, and numbered verso Size: 20 in. x 16 in. (50.8 c...

Category

1990s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Autographed Portrait of Martin Benrath - Vintage b/w Postcard -1959
Autographed Portrait of Martin Benrath - Vintage b/w Postcard -1959

Autographed Portrait of Martin Benrath - Vintage b/w Postcard -1959

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Martin Benrath is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German actor Martin Benrath (Berlin, 1926 – Bavaria, 2000), during the filming o...

Category

1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Liselotte Pulver - Original b/w Postcard - 1960s
Autographed Portrait of Liselotte Pulver - Original b/w Postcard - 1960s

Autographed Portrait of Liselotte Pulver - Original b/w Postcard - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed portrait of Liselotte Pulver is a b/w photographic portrait of the German-Swiss actress, with the added value of the blue ink autograph on the lower margin at the center.

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Marina Ried - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Autographed Portrait of Marina Ried - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s

Autographed Portrait of Marina Ried - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Autographed Portrait of Marina Ried is a b/w postcard reproducing a beautiful photographic portrait of the German actress, Marina Ried (Moscow, 1921 - Jesteburg, Germany, 1989).

Category

1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Fine Quality English portrait of an Actor in Costume
Fine Quality English portrait of an Actor in Costume

Fine Quality English portrait of an Actor in Costume

By Julian Gordon Mitchell

Located in Woodbury, CT

Outstanding English portrait of an Actor in costume. Julian's critically acclaimed portraits have been shown at the National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Society of Portrait Painter...

Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Anna Magnani - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Portrait of Anna Magnani - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Portrait of Anna Magnani is a vintage b/w photographic print on single-coated paper, realized in 1960s Good conditions.

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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait of Anna Magnani - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Portrait of Anna Magnani - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Portrait of Anna Magnani is a vintage b/w photographic print on single-coated paper, realized in 1960s Good conditions.

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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait of Anna Magnani - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Portrait of Anna Magnani - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Portrait of Anna Magnani is a vintage b/w photographic print on single-coated paper, realized in 1960s Good conditions.

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait of Sonia, Oil Painting by Jan De Ruth c1950
Portrait of Sonia, Oil Painting by Jan De Ruth c1950

Portrait of Sonia, Oil Painting by Jan De Ruth c1950

By Jan De Ruth

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Portrait of Sonia Berg Year: circa 1950 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l.

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1950s American Impressionist 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.

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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.
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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.

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    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.