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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

French religious small paintings Jesus and Virgin Mary Portrait Academic 19th
French religious small paintings Jesus and Virgin Mary Portrait Academic 19th

French religious small paintings Jesus and Virgin Mary Portrait Academic 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

Jules Achille LECARON Paris, 1813 – ? Portrait of Jesus and his mother the Virgin Mary Oils on wood 15 x 12 cm (25 x 21 cm with frame) Signed on the back "Painted by Achille Lecaron ...

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Mid-19th Century Academic 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

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

Small Portrait of the Artist at Work
Small Portrait of the Artist at Work

Small Portrait of the Artist at Work

Located in Soquel, CA

Expressive portrait of an artist working at a desk by an unknown artist (20th Century). An artist with brown hair and a moustache is working at a desk, with various supplies around h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

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

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

Three Figures Small Impressionist Oil on Board
Three Figures Small Impressionist Oil on Board

Three Figures Small Impressionist Oil on Board

By Dewitt M. Lockman

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Three Figures Impressionist Oil on Board From the artist estate, unsigned oil on board painting size 6x4in. Dewitt McClellan Lockman, N.A. (July 30, 1870-July 1, 1957). A native of ...

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1920s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Man In Gray Small Oil on Board 1930s
Man In Gray Small Oil on Board 1930s

Man In Gray Small Oil on Board 1930s

By Dewitt M. Lockman

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Man In Gray Expressionist Oil on Board Signed illegibly lower right corner, painting size 8.75x6in. about 1930's Dewitt McClellan Lockman, N.A. (July 30, 1870-July 1, 1957). A nativ...

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1920s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

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

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

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

Marilyn Chanel Small Diamond Screen Print, Acrylic on Linen, 2010-
Marilyn Chanel Small Diamond Screen Print, Acrylic on Linen, 2010-

Marilyn Chanel Small Diamond Screen Print, Acrylic on Linen, 2010-

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 dimensions 28 x 21 inches, 2024, from the series "Dr...

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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Linen, Screen

Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond Screen Print on Linen, Pop Art, 2024
Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond Screen Print on Linen, Pop Art, 2024

Marilyn Chanel, Small Diamond Screen Print on Linen, Pop Art, 2024

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, Linen, Screen

Angela (Small, Light-Blue Portrait of Woman with Daisies by Ransome)
Angela (Small, Light-Blue Portrait of Woman with Daisies by Ransome)

Angela (Small, Light-Blue Portrait of Woman with Daisies by Ransome)

Located in Hudson, NY

Portrait of woman on a light blue pattern dotted with white daisies "Angela" by Ransome 2023 graphite, acrylic and collage on panel 8 x 8 x 2 inches, unframed Piece can be hung attra...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite, Paper

"Little Yellow Bird" - Minimalist Ink and Acrylic Portrait with a Small Bird
"Little Yellow Bird" - Minimalist Ink and Acrylic Portrait with a Small Bird

"Little Yellow Bird" - Minimalist Ink and Acrylic Portrait with a Small Bird

By Devie Elzafon

Located in Carmel, CA

Devie Elzafon (Israeli, born 1957) "Little Yellow Bird" 2025 Ink and acrylic paint on paper The artist signed the right corner of the artwork. “Little Yellow Bird” is a delicate and...

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2010s Minimalist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

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

Becca (Small Grey Mixed-Media Portrait of Woman w/ White Polka Dots by Ransome)
Becca (Small Grey Mixed-Media Portrait of Woman w/ White Polka Dots by Ransome)

Becca (Small Grey Mixed-Media Portrait of Woman w/ White Polka Dots by Ransome)

Located in Hudson, NY

Grey portrait of woman with white polka dots and a swath of green collaged media "Becca" by Ransome 2023 graphite, acrylic and collage on panel 8 x 8 x 2 inches, unframed Piece can b...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Graphite

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

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

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 Figurative Oil Painting, Orange Shirt Portrait, Small Scale
French Figurative Oil Painting, Orange Shirt Portrait, Small Scale

French Figurative Oil Painting, Orange Shirt Portrait, Small Scale

By Raymond Debieve

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking small-scale French oil painting by Raymond Debiève, Shirt of Orange, captures the quiet intensity and character of its subject through bold color and confident brushwork.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Cardboard

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

French Portrait Oil Painting, Blue Eyed Girl, Small Scale Figurative Art
French Portrait Oil Painting, Blue Eyed Girl, Small Scale Figurative Art

French Portrait Oil Painting, Blue Eyed Girl, Small Scale Figurative Art

By Raymond Debieve

Located in Atlanta, GA

La Fille Aux Yeux Bleus is a captivating small-scale portrait by Raymond Debiève, defined by its striking gaze and soft, atmospheric palette. The subject’s blue eyes serve as the foc...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Cardboard

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

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, 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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

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

A small Pastel portrait of an English Regency lady Signed J Grant dated 1809
A small Pastel portrait of an English Regency lady Signed J Grant dated 1809

A small Pastel portrait of an English Regency lady Signed J Grant dated 1809

By J. Grant 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely executed full length pastel drawing on paper laid down on board of a standing lady (titled Aunt Ford on verso), faintly signed J Grant, Bath 1809 at the right hand lower...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

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.

Category

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 ...

Category

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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

Christmas on 42nd Street, Original Painting

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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

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...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Zapata

Roberto ChavezZapata, 1964

Unavailable|$40,000

Zapata

By Roberto Chavez

Located in Culver City, CA

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

Category

20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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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.

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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.
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  • 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.