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Hector Frank's Cuban Figurative Portrait on Wood
By Hector Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teal Acrylic and Wood Figurative Portrait - Found Objects creating this stunning textured background
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Woman Portrait on Wood. Vibrant Green and Red. "Currency #210"
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
acrylic on wood, portraying a portrait dominated by green tones against a red background, with two metal
Category
2010s Conceptual Portrait Paintings
Materials
Metal
Champollion. Limited Edition #15/20 Contemporary Pop Surrealist Portrait on Wood
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Champollion is a conceptual portrait by Natasha Lelenco, created as part of the limited edition
Category
2010s Conceptual Portrait Prints
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Mixed Media Figurative Contemporary Portrait on Wood Panel "Mr. Bucles 15/20"
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
other characters or custom configurations.
Keywords:
contemporary portrait, mixed media on wood
Category
2010s Conceptual Portrait Prints
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Vintage Chinese Ancestor Portrait on Wood Panel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Ancestor Portrait Panel—hand-painted on lacquered wood with imperial robes and
Category
1990s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
"Sweetie Two" Nude Portrait on Wood Panel
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original oil painting on wood plaque by Lauren Rinaldi measuring 9.5"h x 5"w.
Lauren Rinaldi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled, Collage. Mixed Media Portrait on Wood Panel
By Roberto Fonfria
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Venezuelan childhood.
Collage, image transfer on acetate film, nylon cables ties, oil pastel
Wood panel
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Nylon, Film, Oil Pastel
Contemporary Circular Portrait on Wood With Hungarian Inscription. Currency 213
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
, enhanced by small metallic elements that add sculptural relief to the surface. Encircling the portrait, the
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
Anthropomorphic Portrait on Wood with Fluorescent Palette from Fetishes Series
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This contemporary figurative portrait, titled Vian 13, belongs to Natasha Lelenco’s Fetiches series
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Fluorescent Pink Botanical Portrait on Wood. Fetiche with Mustache and Camellia
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This contemporary figurative portrait is part of Natasha Lelenco’s acclaimed Fetiches series
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Board
DAZE Chris Ellis Bulldog Coney Island Signed Graffiti St Art Portrait on Wood
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An urban graffiti style street art portrait on board titled “Bulldog/Coney Island” by DAZE. Hand
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Wood
Mauve Circular Portrait Painting on Wood Reflecting Migration and Self-Discovery
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Circular acrylic portrait on wood exploring migration, self-discovery, and belonging through
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Pink Circular Portrait Painting on Wood Reflecting Memory and Presence with Text
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Circular acrylic portrait on wood exploring memory, identity, and presence through figurative
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Currency #201" Blue Portrait Artwork with French Text on Red Background
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
“Currency #201” is a circular mixed media portrait on wood featuring a surreal blue figure against
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Currency #165" Pink Portrait Coin Mixed Media Contemporary Figurative Artwork o
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Circular mixed media portrait on wood, “Currency #165” stands out for its intense pink background
Category
2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Sideways Glance, " Portrait Oil on Wood signed on Back by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Sideways Glance" is an original oil painting on wood by Robert Richter. The artist signed the
Category
2010s Outsider Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Silver Circular Portrait Painting on Wood About Change and Transformation
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This silver-ground circular portrait by Natasha Lelenco reflects on transformation, migration, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Blue Circular Portrait Painting on Wood Symbolizing Resilience and Identity
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
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Executed in acrylic on treated pine wood (26 cm diameter, 2 cm thickness), the work combines conceptual
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Connection and Belonging: Latino Portrait on Circular Wood - 'Currency #217'
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
series, presents a hyperrealistic profile portrait painted with acrylics in ochre and yellow hues, set
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Marilyn Monroe" - Contemporary Realism Portrait of Marilyn Monroe - Oil on Wood
By Shana Wilson
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966)
"Marilyn Monroe" 2012
Oil Paint, cradled wood board
The artist
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Stretcher Bars
PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM WARHAM, Old Masters Oil on Wood
Located in London, GB
after HANS HOLBEIN THE YOUNGER
1497 – 1543
PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM WARHAM
Oil on canvas
Image size: 38
Category
18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Currency #200" Blue Portrait Coin Acrylic on Wood with Spanish Text
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
“Currency #200” is a circular portrait in acrylic on wood depicting a Latin female figure painted
Category
2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Currency #133" Red Portrait Coin Acrylic on Wood with German Text Contemporary
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
“Currency #133” is a circular figurative portrait in acrylic on wood, part of Natasha Lelenco’s
Category
2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Self Portrait, " oil painting on wood with handmade frame by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Self Portrait" is an original oil painting on wood by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter. The artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Fragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Fragment" by Rudolf Kosow is a compelling painting that intricately uses the medium of wood to
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Portrait of a Lady in a Golden Dress, Oil on Wood Panel, Signed, 1910
Located in Stockholm, SE
Executed in Düsseldorf in 1910, this portrait depicts a woman seated in a refined interior, wearing
Category
1910s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Wood Cutter Traditional English Rural Life Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Wood Cutter
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Master Portrait Of An Old Man, Oil on Wood, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
wood
Size: 40 x 31.5 cm
Frame: 59 x 51 cm
Good original condition
Viewing and collection by prior
Category
1870s Dutch School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1800's French Oil on Wood Panel Portrait of a Rugged Dressed Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man
French artist, circa 1800's period
oil on wood panel, unframed
panel: 23 x 18
Category
Early 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,046 Sale Price
20% Off
SAFFO - circular contemporary portrait oil on canvas
By Elena Zolotnitsky
Located in Burlingame, CA
'SAFFO' is a contemporary portrait of a young woman created in oil on round wood panel. from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper
J.Lambert 19th c. Antique oil painting on wood Portrait, Genre scene, Gold Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is an exceptional original 19th-century antique oil painting on wood board, depicting a
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,725 Sale Price
25% Off
Untitled. Acrylic and metal on woven burlap on wood
Located in Miami, FL
"Untitled" 2022
Acrylic and metal on woven burlap on wood
56 x 34 in
COA by Raiman Rodriguez
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Divine"-Stencil & Spray Paint on Wood
By Jeremy Novy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jeremy Novy’s unique brand of street art is ripe with thoughtful social examinations. Novy has combated a homophobic lack of representation with a celebration of gay iconography, bri...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Stencil
Male Portrait Painting on Wooden Tondo. Pixelated Floral Background.
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This piece belongs to the first series of 6 large coins created by Natasha Lelenco in 2019, starting from the concept of the "face" and incorporating a floral background inspired by ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Pair of Vintage Safari Style Painting on Wood Jaguar and Tiger
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Handpainted Safari style animal portraits on wood of jaguar and tiger. Great Safari tropical
Category
Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian Paintings
Materials
Wood
$455 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Acrylic Male Portrait on Pixelated Floral Background – Wooden Tondo Art
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This contemporary circular portrait painting by Natasha Lelenco belongs to the early series of
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Mink Stole"-Stencil & Spray Paint on Wood
By Jeremy Novy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jeremy Novy’s unique brand of street art is ripe with thoughtful social examinations. Novy has combated a homophobic lack of representation with a celebration of gay iconography, br...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Stencil
"Trixie Mattel"-Stencil & Spray Paint on Wood
By Jeremy Novy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jeremy Novy’s unique brand of street art is ripe with thoughtful social examinations. Novy has combated a homophobic lack of representation with a celebration of gay iconography, br...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Stencil
Sweet Champagne - underwater portrait - print on aluminum 8 x 12"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ethereal underwater portrait of a woman with golden hair, gently wrapped in shimmering air
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Metal
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled. 2002, oil on wood, 57x17, 5 cm
By Kaspars Perskis
Located in Riga, LV
Untitled. 2002, oil on wood, 57x17,5 cm
Man face on red background with flower
Kaspars Perskis
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
$839 Sale Price
20% Off
Official Poet 12/20 – Mixed Media on Pine Wood, Satirical Figurative Portrait
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
a chemically transferred digital base on wood, the piece captures a pompous yet fragile character
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Green bucket - Large oil on wood
Located in Geneva, CH
Unknown artist
Work on wood
Wooden frame and gilded plaster
139 x 73,5 x 5,5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$960 Sale Price
52% Off
Self Portrait - Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Oil on Panel Painting
By Charles Picart le Doux
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1943 French impressionist oil on panel self portrait by Charles Picart
Category
1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Puro... Alegría #III - Neo on wood - by Sparshatt Dalzell.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Dalzell.
Puro... Alegría #III - a portrait of Graciela an icon of old Havana. The portrait was taken in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Portrait Photography
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood
$3,857 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Old Master Portrait of Maurits, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Oil on Panel
Located in London, GB
In 1607, the Delft city council decided to commission a portrait of Stadholder Maurits of Nassau
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The couple - Oil on wood 38x49 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on wood
New wooden frame with golden patina
59,5 x 47,5 x 3,5 cm
Illegible signature
Category
1950s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mario, Oil on Linen/Panel, Impressionism, Oil Painters of America, Portrait
By Judy Crowe
Located in Houston, TX
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Mario is a portrait by Judy Crowe that was just completed in
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Wood Panel
Oil painting on panel portrait of a lady by Harry Humphrey MOORE
Located in Gavere, BE
Oil painting on panel portrait of a lady by Harry Humphrey MOORE
Harry Humphrey Moore ( 1844, New
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Audrey with Stars" Mixed Media Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Panel Board
By Jon Davenport
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a colorful collage composition portrait of Audrey Hepburn, as Jon Davenport
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Polyurethane
"Peasant Woman" by Alessandro Pomi - Oil on Wood - 68x45 cm
By Alessandro Pomi
Located in Geneva, CH
, primarily in the painting category. Notable pieces include Pigeon Meal and Portrait of a Man in Profile
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Family Resemblance" by José Gerson - Oil on Wood - 62.4x54.6 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
such as “Nosregraphie,” a printing technique on materials like stone or wood, and developed a
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
1817 Oval Portrait of Gentleman Oil on Canvas Original Empire Gilt Bronze Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
This accomplished portrait captures a distinguished young gentleman at the twilight of the
Category
1810s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Woman Portrait On A Wooden Circle With Flowers And Pixels. "Currency #2"
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This piece belongs to the first series of 6 large coins created by Natasha Lelenco in 2019, starting from the concept of the "face" and incorporating a floral background inspired by ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Joe Louis" Oil on Board with Mixed Media, Iconic Portrait, African American
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
“Joe Louis” is a breathtakingly beautiful portrait of a man who was the best in his profession yet
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Board
Head No. 6 Tami, 2018 - oil on wood panel
By John Goodman
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Head No. 6 Tami, 2018' by artist John Goodman. 16 x 13 inch panel. The painting is signed and dated, and in excellent / new condition. From Andra Norris Gallery in California.
Good...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Early 17th Century by Tiberio Titi Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on panel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tiberio Titi (Florence, Italy, 1573 – 1638)
Title: Portrait of a Gentleman
Medium: Oil on panel
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$84,810 Sale Price
20% Off
"Muse of Insight", Encaustic, Oil, and Paper on Wood
Located in Detroit, MI
Celebrating our common colors as well as our diversity is Linden Godlove’s latest series of encaustics, “The Muses.” The paintings are modeled after icons, with a direct gaze that he...
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Encaustic, Oil
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Portraits On Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact portraits on wood you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a modern version. If you’re looking for a portraits on wood from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right portraits on wood is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. There have been many interesting portraits on wood examples over the years, but those made by Mauro Oliveira, Ricky Hunt, Hunt Slonem, Jack Mitchell and Paul Rusconi are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and panel — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Portraits On Wood?
The price for a portraits on wood in our collection starts at $1 and tops out at $885,000 with the average selling for $2,336.
Questions About Portraits On Wood
- 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 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 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, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024Opinions 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Chuck 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The reason why Pablo Picasso's self-portraits changed over time is a matter of debate. On the one hand, the dramatic differences could represent the artist's changing views of himself as he aged. Some experts argue that when viewed within the context of his other works, the changes in the self-portraits reflect the development of his shifting style, which leaned more and more toward the abstract throughout the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Pablo Picasso art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Annie Leibovitz is a portrait photographer who was propelled to fame as a photographer for Rolling Stone. Her photographs for some of the most iconic individuals and groups in pop culture would shape the look of the publication and cement her style in American art history. Shop a selection of Annie Leibovitz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Kehinde Wiley's most famous portrait is arguably of Barack Obama. In 2018, the American artist received a commission to paint the 44th President of the United States. Wiley’s depiction shows Obama surrounded by what are intentionally several types of flowers. The flowers represent Kenya, his father's birthplace; Hawaii, the president's own birthplace; and Chicago, where Obama lived and worked. Other well-known works by Wiley include Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, Judith and Holofernes, A New Republic and Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent. Explore a variety of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.