Early Historical Portrait Believed to be of Scottish Politician David Carnegie
By John Baptist De Medina
Located in Houston, TX
Early historical portrait in the style of William Aikman believed to be of David Carnegie, 4th Earl of Northesk, a Scottish peer and politician.
Canvas, Oil
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Portrait Of An Aristocratic Lady - 18th century, old master, portrait painting
Located in York, North Yorkshire
Portrait of an aristocratic lady, bust length in a blue dress, holding a sprig of white flowers,feigned oval, oil on canvas Housed in an 18th century style gilt frame with rosette co...
Oil
Unavailable
H 38 in W 31.5 in D 5 in
18th CENTURY ENGLISH OIL PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER IN A RED COAT
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
Through thorough study in the Witt Library, Mann had not found the armour in any portraits by their contemporaries Godfrey Kneller or William Aikman. Firstly, Dahl had painted the so...
Oil
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H 34.65 in W 30.12 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour
Located in London, GB
Held in a cassetta type frame. William Aikman was a Scottish portrait-painter. He trained under John de Medina (1659-1710), one of the most prominent artists working in Edinburgh of...
Canvas, Oil
Maria Verelst (Circle), Portrait Of Miss Richards
By Maria Verelst
Located in Cheltenham, GB
She was trained by her father, Harman Verelst (1641-1702), and worked with William Aikman (1682 -1731) and Charles Jervas (c.1675-1739).
Canvas, Oil
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H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
18th century antique portrait of an aristocratic lady circle of William Aikman
By William Aikman
Located in York, GB
William Aikman (1682-1731), Portrait painter Born in Aberdeenshire, Aikman studied law at the University of Edinburgh.
Oil
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H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 2.37 in
Portrait of a Gentleman, David Erskine, 13th Laird of Dun, Wearing Armour c.1700
Located in London, GB
With virtually no competition in Scotland, Medina was the most prominent Scottish portraitist for the rest of his life, charging £5 for a head and £10 for a half-length. Around 1700...
Oil, Canvas
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H 50 in W 40 in
Early 18th century portrait painting of Henrietta Paulet, Duchess of Bolton
By Maria Verelst
Located in Bath, Somerset
She started painting portraits professionally at age fourteen and went on to work alongside other well-known artists including Charles Jervas, William Aikman and John Thornhill. Her ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,792Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 24.5 in
1830's British Oil Painting Large Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an English Gentleman English School, circa 1830's period oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30 x 24.5 inches Provenance: Private collection, UK Condition: relined canvas, ov...
Oil, Canvas
$4,889
H 36.5 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-17th-century Flemish oil painting depicts a gentleman wearing a black doublet together with a collar edged with lace. In his right hand, he clutches a pair of gloves. It's a...
Canvas, Oil
$4,006
H 38.5 in W 33 in
Huge 1700's English Portrait of a Nobleman Oil on Canvas Country House Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nobleman, English School Oil Painting, Early 18th Century English School, early 18th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 38.5 x 33 inches Provenance: private col...
Oil
$10,186
H 35 in W 30.5 in D 2.5 in
17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By Willem Wissing
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Circle of Willem Wissing Dutch, (1656-1687) Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on canvas Image size: 29 inches x 24.5 inches Size including frame: 35 inches x 30.5 inches A well-executed ...
Canvas, Oil
17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By John Riley
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Circle of John Riley British, (1646-1691) Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on canvas Image size: 29 inches x 24 inches Size including frame: 36 inches x 31 inches A fine half-length por...
Canvas, Oil
$7,425Sale Price|44% Off
H 58.27 in W 47.64 in D 2.37 in
large 18th century portrait gentleman oil on canvas
Located in York, GB
A fine, imposing 18th century portrait of an unknown aristocrat,housed in a gilt frame The artist is also unidentified but certainly a talented hand, in the circle of one of the fin...
Oil
$3,780Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 1.97 in
18th century antique portrait Edmund Hoyle Circle of James Latham, Edmund Hoyle
Located in York, GB
18th century Bust portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat with gold buttons (Said to be Edmund Hoyle, inventor of Whist) oil on canvas circle of James Latham. Housed in a gilt frame t...
Oil
$3,259Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.5 in W 45 in
Fine 18th Century English Portrait of Aristocratic Gentleman Huge Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic English Gentleman circle of Thomas Hudson (British (1701-1779) oil on canvas, framed framed: 53.5 x 45 inches painting: 45 x 40 inches provenance: private...
Oil
$4,095Sale Price|35% Off
H 31.75 in W 29 in D 2 in
1780 Antique 18c. original oil painting on canvas Portrait of a Nobleman Signed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This original oil on canvas is a refined and characterful 18th-century British portrait, signed and dated in the lower left: "Js. Jones P.X. 1780." The work depicts a gentleman of st...
Oil
$20,252
H 58 in W 48 in D 3 in
Portrait of a Nobleman, English School Oil Painting, Circa 1710
By John Vanderbank
Located in St. Albans, GB
Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet Canvas Size: 50 x 40" (127 x 102cm) Outside Frame Size: 58 x 48" (147 x 122cm) Unsigned but a catalogued attribution. Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet (1628 – ...
Oil
$5,130
H 41.54 in W 36.62 in
Early 18th Century English School Portrait of a Clergyman, Oil on Canvas, circa
Located in GB
A distinguished early 18th-century English School portrait of a clergyman, painted in oil on canvas, circa 1720. The unidentified sitter is portrayed bust-length within an oval comp...
Canvas, Oil
$11,935Sale Price|20% Off
H 83.47 in W 52.37 in
Portrait Noble Man Ceresa Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Carlo Ceresa (San Giovanni Bianco 1609 - Bergamo 1679) attributable Full-length portrait of Giacomo Pesenti Oil on canvas (206 x 121 cm - in frame 212 x 133 cm.) This fascinating p...
Oil
$20,252
H 47 in W 37 in
18th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Phillip, 6th Viscount Wenman.
By Nathaniel Dance-Holland
Located in London, GB
Sir Nathaniel Dance-Holland (1750-1811) was an English portrait painter and one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768. Justly celebrated in his lifetime he won several...
Oil
$3,105
H 32.5 in W 28 in
Late 17th-Century English School, Portrait Of Robert Bedford, Yorkshire
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 17th-century English oil painting depicts Robert Bedford of Crow Nest, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, a man who appears to embody a fascinating moment in English social history - whe...
Canvas, Oil
$6,278
H 38 in W 33.25 in D 2.5 in
18th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Follower of Enoch Seeman the Younger German, (1694-1744) Portrait of Gilbert Sympkin Oil on canvas Image size: 29.25 inches x 24.5 inches Size including frame: 38 inches x 33.25 in...
Canvas, Oil
$17,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 65.36 in W 56.7 in
Portrait Of Hans Sloane Richardson Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Jonathan Richardson (London 1665 – 1745) Portrait of Hans Sloane (Killyleagh 1660 – Chelsea 1753), British physician and naturalist Oil on canvas 127 x 104 cm. With an importa...
Oil
$197,120
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
$1,740 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$5,000
H 23 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Located in Beachwood, OH
Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...
Marble, Bronze
$4,800
H 25 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Grand Tour Figure of Sophocles after the Antique, F. Barbidienne
Located in Beachwood, OH
19th Century Grand Tour after the Antique Figure of Sophocles Bronze with green patination Signed F. Barbidienne, Fondeur 25 x 8.5 x 6.5 inches Standing figure of the Greek poet, we...
Bronze
$1,620Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 28 in
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...
Oil, Canvas
$14,500
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.5 in
'Young Woman in Costume', Société des Artistes Français
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed upper left, 'G. Rochegrosse' for George Rochegrosse (French, 1859-1938) and dated 1881. Framed dimensions: 15.5 H x 1.5 D x 13.5 W inches A finely-painted figural oil showin...
Canvas, Oil
Circular Iron Pavilion with Aged Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
A magnificent circular iron pavilion, crafted with an elegant architectural structure and finished with an aged patina that enhances its historical character. Its open design, with g...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,392
H 21.26 in W 17.72 in
French Rococo painter - 18th century genre scene with flute player and dog
Located in Varmo, IT
French painter (18th century) - Flute Player and Dog. 43.5 x 35 cm (without frame), 54 x 45 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The scene depicts ...
Canvas, Oil
$16,909
H 55.91 in W 47.25 in D 3.15 in
Portrait Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland c.1690–1695 Oil painting
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland (1653–1708) c.1690–1695 Studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723) Few portraits embody the visual authority and dynastic sy...
Canvas, Oil
$1,650,000
H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Located in New Orleans, LA
"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...
Marble
$30,172
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
17th Century Onorio Marinari Italian Religious Painting
By Onorio Marinari
Located in Roma, IT
A very important painting by the great artist of the Florentine school, Onorio Marinari. Dr. Silvia Benassai has confirmed Marinari’s authorship of the Saint Margaret of Antioch; ava...
Canvas, Oil
John J. NAPIER -Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.
Located in PARIS, FR
John J. NAPIER - English School late 19th century - Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins. This paintings illustrates the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins or the Parable of ...
Canvas
$115,448
H 60 in W 45.5 in
17th Century Turquerie portrait of a Lady Oriental in Silk Brocade and Turban
Located in London, GB
French School, 17th Century, Circle of Philippe de Champaigne (1602 - 1674) A Turquerie portrait of a Lady dressed in the Oriental Style of Sumptuous Silk Brocade and a Turban, a ten...
Canvas, Oil
Men Drinking Coffee
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by Artist Lower Right Maxwell House Coffee
Oil
$24,977
H 34.5 in W 29.75 in D 3.25 in
19th Century genre oil painting of a lady & gentleman at a blacksmith's
By Heywood Hardy
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Heywood Hardy British, (1842-1933) A Visit to the Blacksmith’s Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1902 Image size: 26.75 inches x 22 inches Size including frame: 34.5 inches x 29.75 inch...
Canvas, Oil
$111,407 / set
H 84.26 in W 45.28 in D 1.97 in
Portraits of the monarchs Louis XIII and Anne-Marie of Austria as hunters.
Located in Madrid, ES
Portraits of the monarchs Louis XIII and Anne-Marie of Austria as hunters. Oil on canvas. Possibly Madrid school, 17th century. Pair of full-length portraits showing the characters ...
Other
Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.
The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.
Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.
Find a collection of Old Masters prints, paintings, drawings and watercolors and other art on 1stDibs.
An elegant and sophisticated decorative touch in any living space, portrait paintings have remained popular throughout the years and are widely loved pieces of art for display in many homes today.
Portrait paintings are at least as old as ancient Egypt, where realistic, lifelike depictions of the recently deceased — commonly known as “mummy portraits” — were painted on wooden panels and affixed to mummies as part of the burial tradition.
For centuries, painters have used portraiture as a means of expressing a subject’s nobility, societal status and authority. Portraits were given as gifts in Renaissance Europe, and a portrait artist might have been commissioned to help mark a significant occasion such as a wedding or a promotion to high office. Prior to the advent of photography, which eventually replaced painted portraits as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. And during the 18th century in particular, if an artist commissioned for a portrait struggled with how to adequately memorialize and capture a subject’s likeness, sometimes a portrait painting wasn’t completed for up to a year.
Whether it’s part of the gallery-style approach to your living-room or dining-room walls or merely inspiration as you devise an eye-grabbing color scheme in your home, a portrait painting is a timeless decorative object for any interior. A landscape painting or sculpture might give you the kind of insight into a specific region of the world or a different culture that you can ascertain only through art. Similarly, when you take the time to learn about the subject of a portrait painting that you bring into your home — the sitter’s history, the relationship between the sitter and the artist should one exist, the story of how the portrait came to be — that work can become intensely personal in addition to its place as an object for an art-hungry corner of your apartment or house.
On 1stDibs, visit a vast collection of famous portrait paintings or works by emerging artists. Search by medium to find the right portrait paintings for your home in oil paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Find portrait paintings in a variety of styles, too, including contemporary, Impressionist and Pop art, or search by artist to find unique works created by painters such as Mark Beard, Steve Kaufman and Montse Valdés.