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Portrait Of Henry Farington, East India Company, 18th Century
By Arthur Devis
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Henry Farington, East India Company, 18th Century
attributed to Arthur DEVIS (1712
Category
18th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of George Farington, East India Company, 18th Century
By Arthur Devis
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of George Farington, East India Company, 18th Century
attributed to Arthur DEVIS (1712
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charlotte Shore Daughter of 1st Lord Teignmouth. Portrait in India 1792 to 1795.
By Arthur William Devis
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
of the seventh Baron. This portrait was almost certainly painted by Devis in India at a time when the
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cotton picker of Aurangabad, India" Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
Suchitra Bhosle's "Cotton picker of Aurangabad, India" is an original, hand made oil painting that
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Fauvist Portrait of Ogden
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous fauvist portrait of man, in a vivd and expressive colorful palette, titled "Ogden" by
Category
1990s Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Man Covered in Powder, Rajasthan, India
By Steve McCurry
Located in Greenwich, CT
A man covered in powder during Holi. Signed, numbered, and dated on verso.
Edition of 15
Additional sizes available.
Category
Early 2000s Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Anna" - Portrait of a Reclining Woman
Located in Soquel, CA
Boldly colored portrait of a woman on a sofa by Nealon A. Mundt (American, 1939-2015). A woman is
Category
1990s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mahatma - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Vivaha - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Mahatma - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan and it printed in the
Edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks.
From a Polaroid T55 Nega...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Rajput - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan and it printed in the
Edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks.
From a Polaroid T55 Nega...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Sadhu - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan and it printed in the
Edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks.
From a Polaroid T55 Nega...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Rajput - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan and it printed in the
Edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks.
From a Polaroid T55 Nega...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Portrait Of A Gentleman By Frans Hals
Located in New Orleans, LA
Frans Hals
1582-1666 Dutch
Portrait of a Gentleman
(possibly Theodore Blevet)
Oil on panel
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Indian Scooter - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Ganja Smoker - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Jaisalmer Woman - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Jaisalmer Waiter- Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Cycle Vala - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Dalit Woman - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Amrait Bazar - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Dwarf Rajput - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Thar Desert - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Pots Bazar - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan and it printed in the
Edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks.
From a Polaroid T55 Nega...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Peackocs door - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan and it printed in the
Edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks.
From a Polaroid T55 Nega...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Indian Child - Pushkar Rajastan - India from Indian Stills series
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Indian woman in a bricksfactory with child - Rajastan - India
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Pushkar Holy Lake - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Hava Mahal - Jaipur - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Five Indian Teens - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
18th century portrait of the painter Nathaniel Dance
Located in London, GB
Framed dimensions: 11.5 x 10 inches
This highly engaging, previously unpublished portrait by Johan
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
Five Standing Indian Children Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Jimmy Nelson - XXIV 11 // XXIV India, Photography 2016, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
XXIV 11 Sadhu, Haridwar, India 2016
Sadhus (meaning ‘good men’) are devoutly religious Hindus
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Rabari Tribal Elder, Rajasthan, India, 2010 - Steve McCurry (Colour Photography)
By Steve McCurry
Located in London, GB
Rabari Tribal Elder, Rajasthan, India, 2010 - Steve McCurry (Colour Photography)
Signed and affixed
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Jasalmer. The Golden City - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Jimmy Nelson - XXIV 1 // XXIV India, Photography 2016, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
throughout India. They wear orange clothes representing the colour of the fire in which they have burned all
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Indian woman in a bricksfactory - Rajastan - India (from Indian Stills series)
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Khuri Sand Dunes Jaisalmer Desert - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Woman in her haveli -Jaisalmer- Rajastan - India -( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Dalit woman in a courtyard - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Holy Cow in Pushkar Temple - Rajastan- India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Jimmy Nelson - VII 280 // VII Ladakh, India, Photography 2012, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
- India, 2012
Ladakh (meaning ‘land of the passes’) is a cold desert in the Northern Indian state of
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital Pigment
A Camel in Sand Dunes - Rajastan -India (from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan and it printed in the
Edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks.
From a Polaroid T55 Nega...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Holy cow in a Pushkar Market - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
By Carlo Bevilacqua
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India
Edition of 10 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
'Magic' Indian portrait painting of a Wise man, Grey, black & white, jewellery
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Magic India' a highly detailed portrait painting of a wise old Indian man. White, black and grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Portrait of a Girl with Book, 18th Century Regency Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
portrait is an evocative example of Devis' Regency period portraiture, featuring a pleasant looking young
Category
18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No.215 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, abstract, face
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
techniques to experiment with new artistic trends. He draws the portrait's outlines, colors the expansive
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, India Ink, Canvas
Portrait of Major General James Hanson Salmond - British 18thC art oil painting
By Sir Thomas Lawrence
Located in London, GB
circa 1795, the sitter is Major-General James Hanson Salmond (1766–1837) an officer in the East India
Category
1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th century English portrait of a lady beside an urn, with a basket of flowers
By Tilly Kettle
Located in Bath, Somerset
, Prussia.
The portrait is likely to have been painted before Tilly travelled to India in 1768, when John
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Charles Francis Montresor 1825-98 British Victorian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted and well exhibited artist Alfred
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mather Brown (1761-1831) Portrait of Major-General John Robinson (1757-1819)
By Mather Brown
Located in London, GB
became available whilst his brother-in-law Edward, Lord Clive was in India.
The portrait presented here
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38.5 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
18th century portrait of a young girl in a bonnet and patterned shawl
By Tilly Kettle
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a fair-haired young girl wearing a green dress, a pink and white lace bonnet and a
Category
1780s English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in
No. 206 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
No. 206 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with India
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic
Colored Vanity Fair Caricature of the "Gaekwar of Baroda" (Prince of India)
Located in Alamo, CA
A hand-colored caricature entitled the "Gaekwar of Baroda" (Prince of India), from Vanity Fair
Category
Early 1900s Other Art Style Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 21.75 in W 27.75 in D 1.5 in
18th Century Portrait of Daniel Giles as a boy, playing with his drum.
Located in Taunton, GB
ABOUT THE SUBJECT:
In this 18th Century portrait Katherine Read has portrayed Daniel Giles as a
Category
18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic
The Pet Bullfinch, A Portrait of Two Children by James Sant 19th / 20th Century
By James Sant
Located in Lincoln, GB
.)
James Sant was a well known Victorian painter particularly of women and children, as both portraits are
Category
20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
No. 120 by ZHANG Hongyu - Contemporary Portrait Painting
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
“Portrait” series.
India ink, acrylic and pastel on canvas, 116 x 81 cm. Signed, sold framed (shadow box
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
Armando Barrios, India, 1955, Pastel on paper, 41 x 26 cm, 16.1 x 10.2 in.
By Armando Barrios
Located in Miami, FL
Armando Barrios
India, 1955
Pastel on paper
41 x 26 cm
16.1 x 10.2 in.
The work is illustrated
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Peter Collins ARCA - 20th Century India Ink, The Artist's Self Portrait
By Peter Collins ARCA
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming self portrait in bold ink line work. The simplicity of form resembles the sketches of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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, 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, 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 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.