Portrait Of An Actor
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Video
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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Silver Gelatin
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Wood Panel, Oil
1970s Portrait Photography
Archival Paper
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Oil
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Digital
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Digital
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography
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Paper, Gouache
1960s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
1950s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
1950s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
1950s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
1860s Edo Portrait Prints
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
1910s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Oil
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
1940s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Paper, Gouache
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Photography
Polaroid
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Wood Panel, Oil
1920s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Linen, Oil
1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper
1960s Modern Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1960s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Photography
Polaroid
1950s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Linen, Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Panel, Oil
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Color, Archival Pigment
1960s Modern Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Color, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
1860s Vienna Secession Portrait Paintings
Oil
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- What is a classical portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A classical portrait is a work of art that depicts a person and attempts to show them in a natural way that captures how they really look. They differ from more modern portraits which often seek to show the person's emotional state and use various levels of abstraction to distort the subject's appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of portrait paintings.
- What is a pet portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A pet portrait is a painting of one’s pet. These portraits make for great keepsakes. Find a wide variety of animal paintings, including horse paintings, on 1stDibs.
- What is portrait art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature 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.
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Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
- What makes a photo a portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021For a photo to be a portrait, it should say something about the person whom you are photographing or painting. It should portray a person without using words to describe them. Visit 1stDibs for a range of picture-perfect portraits and other photography.
- What is a portrait cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A portrait cut diamond is an Indian originated diamond cut, also known as the lasque. In this design, the diamond is artistically cut in the form of a slab of numerous shapes. They have an intricately polished upper & lower surface, which add to the overall aesthetic of the ring. Shop vintage & unique portrait cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- What are small portraits called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Small 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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The subject of a portrait is a sitter.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A symbolic self portrait is an art that explores self-portraiture through the depiction of various objects that represent us. These objects are subjects of our own self concept, as they spring through our intimately woven visceral perceptions about ourselves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of portrait paintings as well as portrait photography today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Diego Rivera did 20 self-portraits during the course of his life. However, his wife, Frida Kahlo, produced one of the best-known depictions of the artist in her painting Diego and I, which depicts him with a third eye. You'll find a variety of Diego Rivera art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The reason why Pablo Picasso's self-portraits changed over time is a matter of debate. On the one hand, the dramatic differences could represent the artist's changing views of himself as he aged. Some experts argue that when viewed within the context of his other works, the changes in the self-portraits reflect the development of his shifting style, which leaned more and more toward the abstract throughout the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Pablo Picasso art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Annie Leibovitz is a portrait photographer who was propelled to fame as a photographer for Rolling Stone. Her photographs for some of the most iconic individuals and groups in pop culture would shape the look of the publication and cement her style in American art history. Shop a selection of Annie Leibovitz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Generally, a portrait depicts one subject, but group portraits exist.
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The subject of a portrait is typically a person; the subject of a still life consists predominantly of inanimate objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Kehinde Wiley's most famous portrait is arguably of Barack Obama. In 2018, the American artist received a commission to paint the 44th President of the United States. Wiley’s depiction shows Obama surrounded by what are intentionally several types of flowers. The flowers represent Kenya, his father's birthplace; Hawaii, the president's own birthplace; and Chicago, where Obama lived and worked. Other well-known works by Wiley include Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, Judith and Holofernes, A New Republic and Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent. Explore a variety of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024As a reference for his portraits, Opie used a well-known cartoon character. The British artist stated that his inspiration was Tintin, the beloved character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. You can see the influence of Hergé's art style in the understated, dot-like facial features of Opie's work. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Julian Opie art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In his portraits, Oskar Kokoschka was trying to capture the inner psyche of his subjects. As an Expressionist artist, he believed this to be far more important than accurately recording their physical characteristics. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Oskar Kokoschka art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Many artists have made self-portraits in old age. One famous example is Rembrandt, who painted his Self-Portrait in oils in 1669 at the age of 63. Pablo Picasso also painted himself throughout his life and produced several sketches of himself in 1972, when he was 90 years old. Other examples include Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who created a self-portrait in 1620 while in her late 80s, and Peter Paul Rubens, who sketched himself sometime between 1635 and 1640, when he was in his 60s. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
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