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French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal
French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal

French school late 18th Century, Portrait of a young man, oil on metal

Located in Paris, FR

French school late 18th Century Portrait of a young man oil on metal 10.2 x 7.7 cm Framed under glass : 24.4 x 21.8 cm This small portrait painting, quite original in its technique...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Deja Vu" - Small Contemporary Geometric Portrait - Portrait of a Black Man
"Deja Vu" - Small Contemporary Geometric Portrait - Portrait of a Black Man

"Deja Vu" - Small Contemporary Geometric Portrait - Portrait of a Black Man

By Robert Glick

Located in Carmel, CA

Robert Glick (American, born 1950) "Deja Vu" 2024 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom left corner of the painting. Framed Dimensions: 19.12" x 12.87" x ....

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Sleeping girl. Portrait, child, horizontal, oil, impressionism, small
Sleeping girl. Portrait, child, horizontal, oil, impressionism, small

Sleeping girl. Portrait, child, horizontal, oil, impressionism, small

By Anna Shesterikova

Located in Oslo, NO

"This is a portrait of a sweet girl, the daughter of my friend, who I was visiting." said Anna about this portrait. "The little one played with me for a long time until she got tired...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

We, humans. Green. Girl. Woman. Portrait. Square. Small.
We, humans. Green. Girl. Woman. Portrait. Square. Small.

We, humans. Green. Girl. Woman. Portrait. Square. Small.

By Marina Skepner

Located in Oslo, NO

This captivating oil portrait presents the head of an African-American woman set against a green background. Her gaze is steady and introspective, eyes deep with emotion and quiet st...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Modernist Portrait of an Elegant Red-Haired Woman Holding a Small Dog
French Modernist Portrait of an Elegant Red-Haired Woman Holding a Small Dog

French Modernist Portrait of an Elegant Red-Haired Woman Holding a Small Dog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French Modernist Portrait of an Elegant Red-Haired Woman Holding a Small Dog Laure Noetzlin-Azam (French, 1929–2024) Pupil of André Lhote. Medium: gouache on artist paper, unframed. ...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Small Profile Portrait Painting of a Blonde Girl on Green
Small Profile Portrait Painting of a Blonde Girl on Green

Small Profile Portrait Painting of a Blonde Girl on Green

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small portrait painting on card by artist Clair Seglem.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Small Painting "Friends without a name I" - Juliette Lemontey
Small Painting "Friends without a name I" - Juliette Lemontey

Small Painting "Friends without a name I" - Juliette Lemontey

By Juliette Lemontey

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Juliette Lemontey (b. 1975, Metz, France) is a French artist based in Arles. Her work is an intimate exploration of the human presence, capturing both the weight and fragility of the...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Textile, Canvas, Charcoal, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Carbon Pencil

Brown Eyed Girl - Blue Eyed Girl - Green Eyed Girl - Set Of 3 Small Paintings
Brown Eyed Girl - Blue Eyed Girl - Green Eyed Girl - Set Of 3 Small Paintings

Brown Eyed Girl - Blue Eyed Girl - Green Eyed Girl - Set Of 3 Small Paintings

By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul

Located in Mississauga, Ontario

This delightful set of three paintings on canvas highlight the eyes, making them a focal point of each piece. With attention to detail, the use of acrylic paint, pencil and coloured ...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil

"The Small Horsewoman", Girl in Red on a Green Horse Figurative Acrylic Painting
"The Small Horsewoman", Girl in Red on a Green Horse Figurative Acrylic Painting

"The Small Horsewoman", Girl in Red on a Green Horse Figurative Acrylic Painting

By Françoise Collandre 1

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A graduate from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Métiers d'Arts in Paris, Françoise Collandre entered the fine art workshops in the city of Paris in painting and engraving and has ...

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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tall Vintage Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Man in Bright Green
Tall Vintage Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Man in Bright Green

Tall Vintage Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Man in Bright Green

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall portrait painting of a boy on green. Painted by the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglem, this small portrait painting is on board and depicts a young man wearing a backward yell...

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20th Century American Bohemian Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Paint, Paper

Fred Aris - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Keeper of Small Wonders
Fred Aris - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Keeper of Small Wonders

Fred Aris - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Keeper of Small Wonders

Located in Corsham, GB

This captivating portrait is rendered in a distinctive illustrative style. Surrounded by lush green foliage, a butterfly, and a swallow in flight, the sitter gently cradles a black c...

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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Family with Small White Dog by Yasuo Kuniyoshi student Peggy Dodds
Family with Small White Dog by Yasuo Kuniyoshi student Peggy Dodds

Family with Small White Dog by Yasuo Kuniyoshi student Peggy Dodds

By Peggy Dodds

Located in New York, NY

Peggy Dodds (American, 1900-1987) Family Outing, c. mid-20th century Oil on board Framed: 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 1 in. Signed lower left, title on label verso The artist lived in a home ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of a King's Messenger, 18th Century English Artist, Original Frame
Portrait of a King's Messenger, 18th Century English Artist, Original Frame

Portrait of a King's Messenger, 18th Century English Artist, Original Frame

By Charles Philips

Located in London, GB

He was primarily a painter of small portraits and conversation pieces. George Vertue notes that 'in painting small figure portraits & conversations [which] has met with great enc...

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A group portrait of the Southwell family with a Negro Page and Macaw
A group portrait of the Southwell family with a Negro Page and Macaw

A group portrait of the Southwell family with a Negro Page and Macaw

By Charles Philips

Located in Taunton, GB

He specialised primarily in painting small portraits and conversation pieces. George Vertue observed that in painting small figure portraits and conversation scenes, Philips gained s...

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond, Hand Signed Screen Print on Linen
Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond, Hand Signed Screen Print on Linen

Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond, Hand Signed Screen Print on Linen

By Russell Young

Located in PARIS, FR

Original and unique artwork by Russell Young. Acrylic, oil based ink and diamond dust hand pulled screen print on linen, unframed 28 x 21 inches, 2024, from the series "Dreamland". D...

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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Screen, Linen

Autoportrait au Petit Col Rond (Self-Portrait with a Small Round Neck), 1925
Autoportrait au Petit Col Rond (Self-Portrait with a Small Round Neck), 1925

Autoportrait au Petit Col Rond (Self-Portrait with a Small Round Neck), 1925

Located in London, GB

Suzanne Fabry Autoportrait au Petit Col Rond (Self-Portrait with a Small Round Neck), c.1925 Charcoal on paper 22 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches signed SUZANNE FABRY (lower right) Brussels-bor...

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1920s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Central Park Bethesda Terrace & Fountain
Central Park Bethesda Terrace & Fountain

Central Park Bethesda Terrace & Fountain

By Riccardo Magni

Located in San Francisco, CA

He has an auction result high of $6625 for a smaller portrait painting. This fabulous Central Park piece is a great slice of NY city history.

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1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kira. Girl. Oil. Small. Child. Black and white. Beauty. Simple. Contrast
Kira. Girl. Oil. Small. Child. Black and white. Beauty. Simple. Contrast

Kira. Girl. Oil. Small. Child. Black and white. Beauty. Simple. Contrast

By Marina Skepner

Located in Oslo, NO

A haunting black-and-white portrait captures a five-year-old girl in profile, her face completely concealed beneath a neat bob that falls forward. She wears a striped pullover, addin...

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2010s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil

Small Dark Grey Abstract Expressionist Figurative Portrait Painting
Small Dark Grey Abstract Expressionist Figurative Portrait Painting

Small Dark Grey Abstract Expressionist Figurative Portrait Painting

By Dick Wray

Located in Houston, TX

Small dark grey abstract expressionist painting of a figure's face by Dick Wray. The painting is currently unframed. Artist Biography: Dick Wray, a native Houstonian, born in Heigh...

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1990s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

French Oil Painting, Artist Studio Portrait, Small Figurative Artwork
French Oil Painting, Artist Studio Portrait, Small Figurative Artwork

French Oil Painting, Artist Studio Portrait, Small Figurative Artwork

By Raymond Debieve

Located in Atlanta, GA

In Le Peintre, Raymond Debiève turns his focus inward, presenting a compelling portrait of the artist figure. Rendered in oil on board, the work carries a quiet introspection, with l...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Cardboard

French Oil Portrait Painting, Intimate Figurative Study, Small Artwork
French Oil Portrait Painting, Intimate Figurative Study, Small Artwork

French Oil Portrait Painting, Intimate Figurative Study, Small Artwork

By Raymond Debieve

Located in Atlanta, GA

For My Brother, Michel by Raymond Debiève is a deeply personal and quietly evocative portrait rendered in oil on board. With a restrained palette and subtle tonal shifts, the work co...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Cardboard

Silver-Blue Peacock Portrait, Small Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Linen
Silver-Blue Peacock Portrait, Small Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Linen

Silver-Blue Peacock Portrait, Small Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Linen

By Sofía Cristina Jiménez

Located in FISTERRA, ES

A silver-blue peacock with the inflated contours of a balloon emerges from a natural linen ground in this small acrylic painting. Lady Phasi II, created by Sofía Cristina Jiménez in ...

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2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Canvas

Small Portrait Circa 1800
Small Portrait Circa 1800

Small Portrait Circa 1800

Located in Madrid, ES

A delicate portrait of a Spanish figure from the early 19th century, painted on copper. The piece is elegantly framed in a small gilded wooden frame, showcasing the artistry and refi...

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Antique 1790s Paintings

Materials

Copper

'David' - figurative - fauvism - colorful - portrait - Greek mythology - small
'David' - figurative - fauvism - colorful - portrait - Greek mythology - small

'David' - figurative - fauvism - colorful - portrait - Greek mythology - small

By Shelby Little

Located in Atlanta, GA

This colorful portrait work features hues of green, blue, black and red. This piece is framed in a painted wooden frame measuring 11.5 by 9.5 inches. New Orleans native, Athens-base...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Small Longitudinal Dark Toned Abstract Portrait of a Pregnant Woman
Small Longitudinal Dark Toned Abstract Portrait of a Pregnant Woman

Small Longitudinal Dark Toned Abstract Portrait of a Pregnant Woman

By Pat Colville

Located in Houston, TX

Small longitudinal dark green and yellow toned portrait by Houston, TX artist Pat Colville depicting a young pregnant woman with short hair and a sleeveless top.

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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait with Two Small Waves, Contemporary Oil on Wood Panel, 2010+
Portrait with Two Small Waves, Contemporary Oil on Wood Panel, 2010+

Portrait with Two Small Waves, Contemporary Oil on Wood Panel, 2010+

By Judith Berry

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Portrait is a result of transformations in Judith Berry’s painting practice from singular landscapes into abstracted forms, still lives, and now, into human and animal life. These lu...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait with Two Small Waves, Contemporary Oil on Wood Panel, 2010+
Portrait with Two Small Waves, Contemporary Oil on Wood Panel, 2010+

Portrait with Two Small Waves, Contemporary Oil on Wood Panel, 2010+

By Judith Berry

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Portrait is a result of transformations in Judith Berry’s painting practice from singular landscapes into abstracted forms, still lives, and now, into human and animal life. These lu...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame
20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame

20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame

Located in Opole, PL

20th-Century Portrait of Small Boy in Rococo Revival Frame We present you a portrait of a boy in a Rococo Revival frame.

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20th Century European Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Fine 19th Century Portrait of a Small Companion Dog, Oil on Canvas
Fine 19th Century Portrait of a Small Companion Dog, Oil on Canvas

Fine 19th Century Portrait of a Small Companion Dog, Oil on Canvas

Located in Lincoln, GB

Fine 19th Century Portrait of a Small Companion Dog, Oil on Canvas A particularly fine and compelling 19th-century oil portrait of a small companion dog, an accomplished unsigned wor...

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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Collection of Surrealist Dog Portrait Paintings in Period Attire, Set of 4
Collection of Surrealist Dog Portrait Paintings in Period Attire, Set of 4

Collection of Surrealist Dog Portrait Paintings in Period Attire, Set of 4

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of four small hand-painted dog portrait paintings. Each dog Is dressed in period attire and wears a military or royal style uniform.

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Elizabethan Paintings

Materials

Paint

20th century female artist self-portrait drawing pastel small color signed
20th century female artist self-portrait drawing pastel small color signed

20th century female artist self-portrait drawing pastel small color signed

By Sandra Sweeney

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Following in line with artists before her, like Rembrandt and van Gogh, Sandra Sweeny here presents a self portrait. The image is direct but subtle in its handling of materials, but ...

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1970s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Graphite

Man With Lizard, Original Painting
Man With Lizard, Original Painting

Man With Lizard, Original Painting

By Leroy Burt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: small, portrait, man, pet, lizard, acrylicpaint, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, primitive, house, home, people, friends, sky, windows, animals, prim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

19th Century Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature in Ebony & Bronze Frame, c.1850–188
19th Century Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature in Ebony & Bronze Frame, c.1850–188

19th Century Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature in Ebony & Bronze Frame, c.1850–188

Located in Lincoln, GB

At just 8 cm high, it is a wonderfully intimate object—equally suited to a collection of portrait miniatures and small paintings or displayed amongst larger works as a tiny point of ...

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Antique 1850s Belgian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Christmas on 42nd Street, Original Painting
Christmas on 42nd Street, Original Painting

Christmas on 42nd Street, Original Painting

By Leroy Burt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: small, portrait, woman, New York City, NYC, acrylicpaint, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, primitive, Christmas, decoration, Times Square, people, tra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Transition, Original Impressionist Landscape Painting, Oil
Transition, Original Impressionist Landscape Painting, Oil

Transition, Original Impressionist Landscape Painting, Oil

By Oleksandr Khrapachov

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The rigid support lets the paint lie densely and glow from within, as on old icons and small portraits. Why this painting will become yours • Intimacy that draws you in.

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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Neo Expressionist Psychological Face Fragment Moon Oil Canvas Painting Abstract
Neo Expressionist Psychological Face Fragment Moon Oil Canvas Painting Abstract

Neo Expressionist Psychological Face Fragment Moon Oil Canvas Painting Abstract

By Nerea Caos

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

neo expressionist portrait psychological face painting abstract face painting moon portrait painting small contemporary painting intimate scale artwork expressionist face fragment ge...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Museum King Willem III, Plans, Dutch Architecture Print, Leliman, 1865-1866
Museum King Willem III, Plans, Dutch Architecture Print, Leliman, 1865-1866

Museum King Willem III, Plans, Dutch Architecture Print, Leliman, 1865-1866

Located in Langweer, NL

The upper part gives the upper floor, a vast, symmetrical arrangement of top-lit galleries for portraits, small paintings, large paintings and guild or corporation portraits around a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Meiji Bronze Dorè Dragon Picture Frame
Japanese Meiji Bronze Dorè Dragon Picture Frame

Japanese Meiji Bronze Dorè Dragon Picture Frame

Located in Bradenton, FL

In modern homes, these frames make a dramatic accent for in any room and are ideal for displaying a treasured portrait, antique portrait, small painting, or historical document.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Koi Fish Picture Frame
19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Koi Fish Picture Frame

19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Koi Fish Picture Frame

Located in Bradenton, FL

In modern homes, these frames make a dramatic accent for in any room and are ideal for displaying a treasured portrait, antique portrait, small painting, or historical document.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

19th Century Baroque Revival Carved and Giltwood Frame, Italy, circa 1870
19th Century Baroque Revival Carved and Giltwood Frame, Italy, circa 1870

19th Century Baroque Revival Carved and Giltwood Frame, Italy, circa 1870

Located in Beograd, RS

Measuring approximately 38 × 32 cm, the frame's relatively intimate scale and elaborate decoration make it particularly suitable for a small painting, portrait, drawing or icon. It w...

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Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

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Zapata

Roberto ChavezZapata, 1964

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 15 in D 2 in

Zapata

By Roberto Chavez

Located in Culver City, CA

This small portrait painting is of the famous Mexican Revolutionary Zapata.

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20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Study for black Sweater (Small Painting)
Study for black Sweater (Small Painting)

Alex KatzStudy for black Sweater (Small Painting), 1997

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 0.4 in

Study for black Sweater (Small Painting)

By Alex Katz

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Oil painting on masonite board. Signed by the artist.

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1990s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled Small, 17/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

Untitled Small, 17/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

By Lidia Masllorens

Located in Barcelona, ES

In order to talk about Lidia Masllorens' artworks it is necessary to talk about the philosophical approach to creativity from a very special poet, classic but at the same time innova...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Untitled Small, 20/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

Untitled Small, 20/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

By Lidia Masllorens

Located in Barcelona, ES

In order to talk about Lidia Masllorens' artworks it is necessary to talk about the philosophical approach to creativity from a very special poet, classic but at the same time innova...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Untitled Small, 26/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

Untitled Small, 26/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

By Lidia Masllorens

Located in Barcelona, ES

In order to talk about Lidia Masllorens' artworks it is necessary to talk about the philosophical approach to creativity from a very special poet, classic but at the same time innova...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Untitled Small, 28/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

Untitled Small, 28/50 - Original Fine Art, Portrait, Figurative, Black & White

By Lidia Masllorens

Located in Barcelona, ES

In order to talk about Lidia Masllorens' artworks it is necessary to talk about the philosophical approach to creativity from a very special poet, classic but at the same time innova...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting by Jeffrey Hargrave

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting by Jeffrey Hargrave

By Jeffrey Hargrave

Located in New York, NY

Jeffrey Hargrave is a North Carolina born, African-American artist based in New York. Hargrave deals with representations of African-Americans, often putting them in the context of a...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting on Paper by Jeffrey Hargrave

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting on Paper by Jeffrey Hargrave

By Jeffrey Hargrave

Located in New York, NY

Jeffrey Hargrave is a North Carolina born, African-American artist based in New York. Hargrave deals with representations of African-Americans, often putting them in the context of a...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting on Paper by Jeffrey Hargrave

Gang Leader Mao, Small Painting on Paper by Jeffrey Hargrave

By Jeffrey Hargrave

Located in New York, NY

Jeffrey Hargrave is a North Carolina born, African-American artist based in New York. Hargrave deals with representations of African-Americans, often putting them in the context of a...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Grey flutist and small goat - Raymond Debiève, unique piece, monotype
Grey flutist and small goat - Raymond Debiève, unique piece, monotype

Grey flutist and small goat - Raymond Debiève, unique piece, monotype

By Raymond Debieve

Located in Lempzours, Dordogne

Raymond Debiève (1931-2011) - Painter, ceramist and sculptor Raymond Debiève was born on 29 May 1931, just like his twin brother Michel, in a popular suburb of Maubeuge (Northern Fr...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Printer's Ink, Oil

Small scale Photorealist Still Life, Hotdog, "Studio IXX - Barbie's Dream Date"
Small scale Photorealist Still Life, Hotdog, "Studio IXX - Barbie's Dream Date"

Small scale Photorealist Still Life, Hotdog, "Studio IXX - Barbie's Dream Date"

By Bruce Evans

Located in Binghamton, NY

"Studio IXX - Barbie's Dream Date" is a small scale oil on cradled hardboard Photorealist painting by Bruce Evans. The work features a blonde Barbie doll with blue eyes. She look dir...

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2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

18th century painting of the Dalbiac family in the gardens of a country house
18th century painting of the Dalbiac family in the gardens of a country house

18th century painting of the Dalbiac family in the gardens of a country house

By Charles Philips

Located in Bath, Somerset

He was primarily a painter of small portraits and conversation pieces. George Vertue notes that 'in painting small figure portraits and conversations (which) has met with great encou...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spiros Antonopoulos Oil on Copper
Spiros Antonopoulos Oil on Copper

Spiros Antonopoulos Oil on Copper

By Jack Richard Smith

Located in New York, NY

JACK RICHARD SMITH (1950-) Taos, NM “Spiros Antonopoulos” 2004 Blackoil, wax, lead salts on copper, burl wood and ebonized wood Dutch old master style frame Exhibited: “T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

Small scale impasto painting portrait eye catching
Small scale impasto painting portrait eye catching

Small scale impasto painting portrait eye catching

By Michael Pemberton

Located in London, GB

In this collection, British painter Michael Pemberton (b. 1974) suggests we each have a personal HUMAN ATMOSPHERE. An ether where we truly exist, unseen by the naked eye but as real ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pluisje, Fluffy White Dog Portrait Small canvas

Pluisje, Fluffy White Dog Portrait Small canvas

By Nina Bovasso

Located in New York, NY

Small dog portrait of fluffy white dog. acrylic on canvas.

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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

small snoopy portrait in blue on canvas.

small snoopy portrait in blue on canvas.

By Nina Bovasso

Located in New York, NY

small portrait of snoopy interpretation. Snoopy is a celebrity. Everyone can draw snoopy. The nose knows. Intuition. Dog is my co-pilot. Nina Bovasso has been making snoopy or snoopi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Impasto contemporary small portrait oil on canvas
Impasto contemporary small portrait oil on canvas

Impasto contemporary small portrait oil on canvas

By Michael Pemberton

Located in London, GB

In this collection, British painter Michael Pemberton (b. 1974) suggests we each have a personal HUMAN ATMOSPHERE. An ether where we truly exist, unseen by the naked eye but as real ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Small Portrait, Oil on Canvas, American, circa 1835
Small Portrait, Oil on Canvas, American, circa 1835

Small Portrait, Oil on Canvas, American, circa 1835

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

Small Portrait, Oil on Canvas, American, circa 1835

Located in Alexandria, VA

Small portrait of a man with a period gilt and gold leaf frame, original stretcher, excellent patina.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Paintings

Small 19th C Portrait of a Gentleman Reading
Small 19th C Portrait of a Gentleman Reading

Small 19th C Portrait of a Gentleman Reading

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming small painting in antique giltwood frame with shells in the corners( some restorations) the back of the painting is inscribed with Sir Charles Malet for Stephen F. Shatrp

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Small Regency Portrait of a Young Girl with Hound
Small Regency Portrait of a Young Girl with Hound

Small Regency Portrait of a Young Girl with Hound

Unavailable

H 15 in W 13 in D 1 in

Small Regency Portrait of a Young Girl with Hound

Located in London, GB

A small Regency portrait fo a young girl with hound. Finley executed in water colours and gouache, the girl is clad in early 19th century classically inspired garb with one hand rest...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Small Portrait, Oil on Copper, of a Young Man, Dated 1610
Small Portrait, Oil on Copper, of a Young Man, Dated 1610

Small Portrait, Oil on Copper, of a Young Man, Dated 1610

Located in Brussels, BE

A small portrait of a young man, oil on copper. Dated 1610 and with the text "SVAE". A very realistic painted portrait with fine details (collar, clothing) and detailed look.

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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Copper

'The Small Investment' Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art
'The Small Investment' Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art

'The Small Investment' Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art

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H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in

'The Small Investment' Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art

By Alan Fears

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Acrylic on canvas by Alan Fears, 2021. Alan Fears (b. 1974) is an emerging British artist, who was shortlisted in both 2018 and 2020 for The John Moores Painting Prize—a biennial ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

'Small Rewards' Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Football Sportsman Pop Art
'Small Rewards' Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Football Sportsman Pop Art

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Small Antique Painting, Portrait of a Danish Woman, circa 1840-1860

Small Antique Painting, Portrait of a Danish Woman, circa 1840-1860

Located in Round Top, TX

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Early French 20th century small portrait of a lady.

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Small Contemporary Abstract Portrait of a One Eyed Monster in Pink Background

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Located in Bloomfield, ON

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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Portrait of a lady.
Portrait of a lady.

Portrait of a lady.

By Auguste Serrure

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Auguste Serrure 1825 - 1903, was a Flemish born painter. The description of his birthplace is generally described as Belgium, however the Flemish nationality became Belgian in 1830 a...

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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Portrait Duchess Woman 17th Century Paint Van Gelder Oil on canvas Old master
Portrait Duchess Woman 17th Century Paint Van Gelder Oil on canvas Old master

Portrait Duchess Woman 17th Century Paint Van Gelder Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Jan van Gelder, Italianised as Giovanni Vangheldri (Antwerp 1621 – Modena 1685) Portrait of the Duchess Vittoria Farnese d'Este (Parma, 1618 – Modena, 1649) wife of Francesco I d'E...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Antique English Portrait of Georgian Lady circa 1820/30 period Large Oil Canvas
Antique English Portrait of Georgian Lady circa 1820/30 period Large Oil Canvas

Antique English Portrait of Georgian Lady circa 1820/30 period Large Oil Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Noble Lady English School, circa 1820's-1930's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 35 x 28 inches provenance: private collection, London condition: some old restor...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

18th Century French Portrait of Mysterious Man Oil on Canvas for restoration
18th Century French Portrait of Mysterious Man Oil on Canvas for restoration

18th Century French Portrait of Mysterious Man Oil on Canvas for restoration

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Gentleman French School, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 25 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: the painting is in sound conditi...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting
Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting

Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Resting Place Dutch School, mid 17th century oil painting on board, unframed canvas: 7 x 9 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

$348,500

H 89.75 in W 42.5 in D 21 in

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

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Brass

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Small Portrait Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of small portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Abstract editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add small portrait paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Geri Eubanks, Jennifer Hornyak, Thomas John Carlson, June Glasson and David Cantine are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Small Portrait Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of small portrait paintings start at $75 and top out at $9,572 with the average selling for $1,100.

Questions About Small Portrait Paintings

  • 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.