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"Nature and Human Relation-Ships" Abstract Portrait Expressionist Painting
"Nature and Human Relation-Ships" Abstract Portrait Expressionist Painting

"Nature and Human Relation-Ships" Abstract Portrait Expressionist Painting

By Suki Maguire

Located in New York, NY

This piece is an abstract composition done with mixed media, oil and acrylic paints on linen. The artist explores an incredible world filled with color and expressive brush strokes. ...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"British Yacht Painting" William Dunnage, 1861
"British Yacht Painting" William Dunnage, 1861

"British Yacht Painting" William Dunnage, 1861

Located in Solebury, PA

intricately detailed ship portraits and evocative coastal scenes. Operating in London from at least the 1830s

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ship “Red Cloud” by Henry Scott
Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ship “Red Cloud” by Henry Scott

Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ship “Red Cloud” by Henry Scott

By Henry Scott

Located in Shippensburg, PA

coastal subjects, particularly ship portraits of British and American clippers. His work is often

Category

20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Fine Maritime Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ships by Henry Scott
Fine Maritime Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ships by Henry Scott

Fine Maritime Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ships by Henry Scott

By Henry Scott

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, particularly ship portraits of British and American clippers. His work is often favorably compared to that of

Category

Late 20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

China Trade Ship's Captain
China Trade Ship's Captain

China Trade Ship's Captain

Located in Camarate, PT

China Trade portrait of an English or American ship captain, formally dressed in a dark coat and a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Brigantine At Sea
Brigantine At Sea

Brigantine At Sea

Located in Jacksonville, FL

for his meticulous ship portraits, played a crucial role in preserving the visual history of maritime

Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A View of St. Louis
A View of St. Louis

A View of St. Louis

By John Stobart

Located in Missouri, MO

portraits, John Stobart has devoted his career to showing the majestic beauty of sailing ships from a

Category

1970s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tea clipper ‘Taeping’ closing on ‘Ariel’ by Henry Scott FRSA
Tea clipper ‘Taeping’ closing on ‘Ariel’ by Henry Scott FRSA

Tea clipper ‘Taeping’ closing on ‘Ariel’ by Henry Scott FRSA

By Henry Scott

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Provenance: MacConnal-Mason, London Henry Scott (1911-2005) was a British marine artist noted for his ships

Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Thomas Willis: Shamrock III and Reliance Crossing the Line, America’s Cup, 1903
Thomas Willis: Shamrock III and Reliance Crossing the Line, America’s Cup, 1903

Thomas Willis: Shamrock III and Reliance Crossing the Line, America’s Cup, 1903

By Thomas Willis

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

textiles into his creations. He was commissioned by the New York Yacht Club to produce ship portraits and

Category

Early 20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

Located in Downingtown, PA

entirely unlike contemporary painted ship portraits, with the directional lay of the wool threads creating

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.
Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

–1905 This finely rendered China Trade ship portrait depicts the steam yacht Empress of China in full

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

A Fine Gouache of Alan S. Butler’s Ketch Sylvia, c.1926, by Luca Papaluca
A Fine Gouache of Alan S. Butler’s Ketch Sylvia, c.1926, by Luca Papaluca

A Fine Gouache of Alan S. Butler’s Ketch Sylvia, c.1926, by Luca Papaluca

By Luca Papaluca The Elder

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

worked primarily in gouache and bodycolour and his ships’ portraits are remarkably faithful images. He

Category

20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century Pair of China Trade Portraits of an American Sailor and Wife
19th Century Pair of China Trade Portraits of an American Sailor and Wife

19th Century Pair of China Trade Portraits of an American Sailor and Wife

Located in Nantucket, MA

and owners for portraits of themselves and their ships. In some cases the artists painted from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Montague Dawson: pencil sketch on paper of Trawler Men sorting the catch
Montague Dawson: pencil sketch on paper of Trawler Men sorting the catch

Montague Dawson: pencil sketch on paper of Trawler Men sorting the catch

By Montague Dawson

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

throughout his long developing career. Dawson combined what he called ‘portraits’ of clipper ships and racing

Category

20th Century English Drawings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

The Five-Masted Schooner ELINOR H.
The Five-Masted Schooner ELINOR H.

The Five-Masted Schooner ELINOR H.

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

associated with during his lifetime. In order to provide portraits of ships to her crew, the company would

Category

1920s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

20th C. After Montague Dawson "The Thermopylae Leaving Foochow", Published 1962
20th C. After Montague Dawson "The Thermopylae Leaving Foochow", Published 1962

20th C. After Montague Dawson "The Thermopylae Leaving Foochow", Published 1962

By Montague Dawson

Located in Morristown, NJ

. Dawson combined what he called ‘portraits’ of clipper ships and racing yachts with ‘landscapes’ at sea in

Category

Vintage 1960s English Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

20th C. After Montague Dawson "Horn Abeam", Published 1967 Frost & Reed
20th C. After Montague Dawson "Horn Abeam", Published 1967 Frost & Reed

20th C. After Montague Dawson "Horn Abeam", Published 1967 Frost & Reed

By Montague Dawson

Located in Morristown, NJ

long developing career. Dawson combined what he called ‘portraits’ of clipper ships and racing yachts

Category

Vintage 1960s English Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Large and Vibrant Collage on Board by Jean Varda
Large and Vibrant Collage on Board by Jean Varda

Large and Vibrant Collage on Board by Jean Varda

By Jean Varda

Located in Minneapolis, MN

irrevocably. Switching from chiaroscuro seascapes, portraits and ship battles to a form of mosaic and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

‘A Windy Day’ by Montague Dawson
‘A Windy Day’ by Montague Dawson

‘A Windy Day’ by Montague Dawson

By Montague Dawson

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

‘portraits’ of clipper ships and racing yachts with ‘landscapes’ at sea in order to lure the viewer into

Category

20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Farm Print of Mustering Cattle in Australia, 1871
Antique Farm Print of Mustering Cattle in Australia, 1871

Antique Farm Print of Mustering Cattle in Australia, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

illustrated weekly newspaper. The graphic is known for its coverage of the following subjects the wars, ships

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Montague J Dawson, ‘Valetta Harbour’
Montague J Dawson, ‘Valetta Harbour’

Montague J Dawson, ‘Valetta Harbour’

By Montague Dawson

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

‘portraits’ of clipper ships and racing yachts with ‘landscapes’ at sea in order to lure the viewer into

Category

Vintage 1940s English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Three Sketches on Post Cards by Montague Dawson RA
Three Sketches on Post Cards by Montague Dawson RA

Three Sketches on Post Cards by Montague Dawson RA

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

throughout his long developing career. Dawson combined what he called ‘portraits’ of clipper ships and racing

Category

Antique 1870s English Drawings

Materials

Paper

Antique English 19th century marine scene
Antique English 19th century marine scene

Antique English 19th century marine scene

By William Anderson

Located in Woodbury, CT

specializing in maritime and patriotic themes. He was well-regarded for his detailed and accurate portraits of

Category

1810s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Fishing Camp on the Labrador Coast
Fishing Camp on the Labrador Coast

Fishing Camp on the Labrador Coast

By William Bradford

Located in New York, NY

largely of ship portraits commissioned by Massachusetts ship owners, his time with Van Breest in the mid

Category

19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Framed Ship Portrait
Framed Ship Portrait

Framed Ship Portrait

Unavailable|$981

Framed Ship Portrait

Located in York, GB

Framed ship portrait reputedly painted in Newlyn, Cornwall. Circa 1880-1920. Painting measurements

Category

19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Ship Portrait of ‘Trevean’
Ship Portrait of ‘Trevean’

Ship Portrait of ‘Trevean’

Located in York, GB

Framed ship portrait reputedly painted in Newlyn, Cornwall. Circa 1880-1920. Painting measurements

Category

19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Antonio Jacobsen Unusual Dimensional Ship Portrait Nautical Folk Art
Antonio Jacobsen Unusual Dimensional Ship Portrait Nautical Folk Art

Antonio Jacobsen Unusual Dimensional Ship Portrait Nautical Folk Art

By Antonio Jacobsen

Located in Palm City, FL

. The ship is dressed in the livery of the New York and Puerto Rico Steamship Company as under the

Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Board

"Sweet Bud" LT 724 of Lowestoft

"Sweet Bud" LT 724 of Lowestoft

Located in London, GB

Primitive marine ship portrait P. Gregory (1841-1917), Shipyard painter of lowestoft Sign

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

'The Bentinck' Antique Engraving after W.J. Huggins
'The Bentinck' Antique Engraving after W.J. Huggins

'The Bentinck' Antique Engraving after W.J. Huggins

By William John Huggins

Located in Vancouver, BC

This is a desirable ship's portrait of the English ship The Bentinck passing Aden on January 3

Category

Antique 19th Century British Prints

Large Nautical Painting Clipper Ship ELIZABETH by Jerome Howes
Large Nautical Painting Clipper Ship ELIZABETH by Jerome Howes

Large Nautical Painting Clipper Ship ELIZABETH by Jerome Howes

By Jerome Howes

Located in Palm City, FL

Jerome Howes imagined her to look in the 1860's. The ship portrait is in the classic style, but very

Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Wood

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Surely you’ll find the exact ship portrait 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 Impressionist version. If you’re looking for a ship portrait 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 ship portrait is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, beige and purple. Finding an appealing ship portrait — no matter the origin — is easy, but Louis Letouche, Markus Klinko, Antonio Jacobsen, Robin Morris and John Stobart each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Ship Portrait?

The price for a ship portrait in our collection starts at $0 and tops out at $597,984 with the average selling for $2,475.