The work of American painter Christina Major sees a convergence of styles that she has made uniquely her own. Collectors will find traces of Pop art, Photorealism and Expressionism in the wide range of distinctive portraits she has created over the years.
A closer inspection of each large-scale canvas, which is prepared with gesso and stretched, will also reveal the integration of text — Major layers hand-painted words and phrases in cursive over each of her painted subjects’ faces, which draws on her background in graphic design and affords the artist the chance to share her own memories and opinions or general thoughts on the subject of a given work.
Major, a native of Concord, New Hampshire, centers her paintings on cultural icons. She has painted the visages of American musician Prince, actresses Lauren Bacall and Audrey Hepburn, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, as well as Pop art staples such as James Dean and Marilyn Monroe.
After living in several places around the world, Major is now based in Florida and earned her MFA at Florida Atlantic University, and has exhibited throughout South Florida. Her work is held in private collections in the United States and elsewhere.
On 1stDibs find authentic Christina Major portraits, abstract paintings and figurative paintings.
Christina Major Large Oil Painting Titled: Prince 50 x 70
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New Yo...
Oil
Oil on Canvas Marilyn "A wise Girl” by Christina Major 64 x 78
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Noma Jeane "A wise girl" words in painting: A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl Knews that she has none. A wise girl kisses bout doexit love, listens but doesk't believe, and ...
Oil
"James Dean" Original Oil On Canvas Painting ( 48 x 72 )
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Quotes in the Painting If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he ...
Oil
Oil on Canvas “Whitney” by Christina Major 58 x 74
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting: Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never change all my colors for you. Take my love, I'll never ask for too much. Just all that you are and eve...
Oil
“Jacqueline” Oil on Canvas ( 48 x 48 )
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She currently resides in North Carolina. Major earned her MFA from Florida Atlantic University and has exhibited throughou...
Oil
Large Oil Painting Titled: The People’s Princess 76 x 76
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words in painting: I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved. I know I can give love for a minute, for a half an...
Oil
Oil on Canvas “Cher” by Christina Major 58 x 81
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting: I can trust my friends. These people force me to examine myself, encourage me to grow. All of us invent ourselves. Some of us just have more imagina tion th...
Oil
Oil on Canvas "Cherish It” by Christina Major 49 x 49 Sophia Loren
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words in painting: I firmly believe we can make our own miracles if we believe strongly enough in ourselves and our mission on earth. You must all, somewhere deep in your hearts, be...
Oil
"Audrey" Original Oil On Canvas Painting (48 x 72)
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Quotes in this order: The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place...
Oil
“Jagger” Oil on Canvas by Christina Major 47 x 72
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting: -
Oil
“Strong Women” Oil on Canvas by Christina Major 49 x 49
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting: Marilyn Monroe -Strong women This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is ...
Oil
“Debbie Harry” Oil on Canvas by Christina Major 40 x 77
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting: High tide, let the water wash away what my heart hides And show me all the things that Your love finds Chase away the shadows in my mind with Your light It's ...
Oil
Oil on Canvas "Audrey" "I Believe” By Christina Major 57 x 84
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting: Audrey “I believe” Giving is living. If you stop wanting to give, there’s nothing more to live for. I believe in being strong when every thing seems to be goi...
Oil
Charcoal sketch on Linen“Taylor” by Christina Major 37.75 x 37.75
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original sketch on linen framed
Oil
Oil on Canvas “Jimi” by Christina Major 56 x 66
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words Jimi Hendrix Music is Magic. Magic is Life. When the Power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. Before yo...
Oil
Oil on Canvas Titled: "Adorn" 48 x 84
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting on canvas by Christina Major of Miguel (singer) Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, ...
Oil
Oil on Panel Titled: "Floating in the Corner" 48 x 140
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique Oil painting on panel. 2 separate pieces that screw together to form a continuous painting Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all ove...
Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting 24 x 48
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York and more currently Florida. Christina has achieved her...
Oil
Oil Painting Titled: Bacall 36 x 36
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom framed Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York and more currently Florida. Christina...
Oil
Oil on Canvas Titled: Components of Self 47.5 x 60
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York and more currently Florida. Christina has achieved h...
Oil
$655
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.99 in
triptych of Pocket Speckled Green Pear, Bright Clementine, Crimson Strawberry 2c
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Bright Clementine is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The paintings are set in a black wood layered frame...
Canvas, Oil
$4,098
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in
William Yates-Wilson - His First Long Trousers - 1940s British oil painting
Located in London, GB
WILLIAM YATES WILSON (working 1940-1960) His First Long Trousers Signed l.r.: YATES/WILSON Oil on canvas 61 by 51 cm., 24 by 20 in. (frame size 81 by 71.5 cm., 32 by 28 in.) Will...
Oil
$12,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 1 in
Carriers On - Three Male Figures, Framed, Original oil painting
By Zack Zdrale 1
Located in Chicago, IL
This oil painting on panel titled "Carriers On", depicts a quiet procession of repeated figures, each bowed forward in a gesture of weight and endurance. Rendered in warm, earthy ton...
Oil, Panel
"Di notte" olio su tela cm. 20 x 20 2025
By Luisa Albert
Located in Torino, IT
Piccola opera di Luisa Albert Firmato sul retro Affascinante ritratto uomo notturno Splendida cornice
Canvas, Oil
$5,396
H 30 in W 25 in D 1 in
The Dueling Partners 1850's French Oil, Chateau Staircase Interior Beautiful oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Duel by Alcide Joseph LORENTZ (French 1813-1891) signed and dated 1857 oil painting on canvas, framed framed size: 30 x 25 inches canvas: 25 x 20.5 inches condition: very good an...
Canvas, Oil
$2,800
H 18 in W 18 in D 1 in
HRDR.FSTR, SMTR Steven Navarro, PanAm Games, Olympics 2024, Team USA
By Carlos Rancano
Located in Houston, TX
HRDR.FSTR,SMTR is an oil painting by V...Vaughan of Steve Navarro of California. In late November Steven Navarro is participating in the PanAmerican games in Cali, Colombia after winning the Gold Medal at the PanAmerican Games in Guadalajara. He is ranked #1 in his weight division of 114 lbs.He most likely will qualify for the Paris 2024...
Oil
$6,093
H 24.61 in W 34.45 in D 3.94 in
'Still Life with Books' by Fernand Adriaenssens ( 1859 – Antwerp – 1944 )
Located in Knokke, BE
Fernand Adriaenssens 1859 – Antwerp – 1944 Belgian Painter 'Still Life with Books' Signature: signed lower middle left 'F Adriaenssens', on revers signed and placed Antwerp 'F. Adriaenssens Anvers' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 50,5 x 75,5 cm, frame size 62,5 x 87,5 cm Biography: Adriaenssens Fernand...
Canvas, Oil
$3,347
H 22 in W 18.5 in
OIL PAINTING 19th Century attributed to Robert E . Roe British Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
Oil PAINTING Antique 19th Century OIL PAINTING BRITISH SCHOOL 19th Century Gold Frame Description Late 19th century “Good Condition on Canvas " Very Good condition Piece , clea...
Oil
$2,513
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in
Le Bistro, Passage Verdeau - 21st Century Hyper Realistic oil painting of a City
By Roos van der Meijden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Roos van der Meijden Le Bistro, Passage Verdeau 26 x 26 cm ( framed 32 x 32 cm, frame is included in price ) Oil paint on panel Dutch artist Roos van der Meijden is famous because o...
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
$1,405
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 1.19 in
Pescadera con paisaje de fondo (firmado R. Cordoba) - Óleo tela - Sin enmarcar
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra va firmada en la parte inferior, parece poner R.Cordoba (desconozco el artista) La obra se presenta sin enmarcar Medidas obra: 60 x 73 cm. El estado actual de la obra es a...
Oil
$50,000
H 14.5 in W 19.625 in
Cabeza de Nina Negra, Signed Exhibited at the Museo Guayasamín
By Oswaldo Guayasamin
Located in Miami, FL
Oswaldo Guayasamín creates a soulful and insightful portrait of a young black girl. The artist is known for his sensitive depictions of the raw human condition, systemic injustice, a...
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
$1,844
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in
Bernick Market. Vibrant Market with fruit stalls. cats wondering
Located in GB
Anthony Mendleson’s market scene is a vibrant, character-rich snapshot of everyday urban life, brimming with movement, colour, and subtle narrative. The composition draws the viewer ...
Oil, Board
Sold
H 70 in W 42 in D 1.5 in
Charcoal sketch on Linen “Jagger” by Christina Major 42 x 70
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original sketch on fabric
Oil, Charcoal
Sold
H 75 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
Charcoal sketch on Linen “Audrey H" by Christina Major 50 x 75
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original sketch on fabric
Charcoal, Oil
Oil on Canvas “Audrey” by Christina Major 75 x 75
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting: Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never change all my colors for you. Take my love, I'll never ask for too much. Just all that you are and eve...
Oil
Oil Painting Titled: The Woman
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York and more currently Florida. Christina has achieved her MFA at Florida Atlantic University and has exhibited throughout South Florida. Her work has been collected both nationally and internationally. Christina Major is a portrait painter interested in the ways the identity of both artist and subject can coexist in a painting. Major's graduate thesis exhibition, Components of self, evolved from her desire to combine large scale portrait...
Oil
Original Oil On Canvas Painting Titled: Grace
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Quotes in Painting An American Princess. The idea of my life as a fairytale is in itself a fairytale. You don’t get anything ...
Oil
Large Oil Painting Titled: Elizabeth
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Quotes in this order: I call upon you to draw from the depths of your being dashed to prove that we are a human race, to prove that our love outweighs our need to hate, that our comp...
Oil
Large 60 x 80 Oil Painting Titled: Audrey
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Words within writing: “Nothing in this world is impossible the word itself says I'm possible." "For beautiful eyes look for th...
Oil
Oil Painting Titled: Marilyn
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Piece is custom framed and ready to hang Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York and mo...
Oil
Large Oil Painting Titled: Immersed
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New Yo...
Oil
Large Oil Painting Titled: George Michael
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York and more currently Florida. Christina has achieved her MFA at Florida Atlantic University and has exhibited throughout South Florida. Her work has been collected both nationally and internationally. Christina Major is a portrait painter interested in the ways the identity of both artist and subject can coexist in a painting. Major's graduate thesis exhibition, Components of self, evolved from her desire to combine large scale portrait...
Oil
Large Oil Painting of Aretha Franklin
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New Yo...
Oil
Oil on Canvas Titled: "Audrey"
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New York and more currently Florida. Christina has achieved h...
Oil