Famous Portrait Paintings
Early 1900s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Digital
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Digital
1860s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
17th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Oil, Board
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1950s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Ink, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas, Paint
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Early 2000s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1930s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Copper
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
Early 1900s French School Portrait Paintings
Oil
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paint, Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Panel, Oil
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Oil
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Paint, Canvas, Acrylic
18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Linen, Acrylic
2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas, Paint
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Digital
1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1920s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The most famous painting in the Louvre is arguably the Mona Lisa. Painted in the early 16th century by Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, it is a half-length oil-on-wood portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. Some other famous paintings in the Louvre include Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David, The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese, The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault and Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of fine art.
- Who is famous for painting dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Edgar Degas is an artist who was famous for painting ballerinas. He also produced bronze statues, prints and drawings, and worked in impressionism. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Edgar Degas pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Monet’s paintings are so famous because they are stunning examples of Impressionist art. Claude Monet is known for having played a pivotal role in the growth of the Impressionist movement. Instead of painting landscapes and people in a realistic manner, the Parisian artist focused on how the eye viewed his subjects and the ways in which light and shadow changed their appearance. As a result, he painted many scenes over and over again at different times of day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Impressionist art from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The most famous ocean painting is open to debate. Some well-known paintings that depict the ocean include Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt; Eternity by Gustave Courbet; The Gulf Stream by Winslow Homer; The Icebergs by Frederic Edwin Church; Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet; Monk by the Sea by Caspar David Friedrich; The Ninth Wave by Ivan Aivazovsky and The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault. Although it is a print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is also highly recognizable. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The most famous Group of Seven painting is open to debate. Although he died before it was formed, Tom Thomson is often cited as among the most well-known artists associated with the group. His most famous works are his depictions of pine trees, such as The West Wind and The Jack Pine. Other notable paintings made by members of the Canadian art group include The Red Maple by A. Y. Jackson, The Supply Boat by J. E. H. MacDonald, Woodland Tapestry, Algoma by Franz Johnston, For What? by Frederick Varley, North Shore Lake Superior by Lawren Harris and The Nickel Belt by Franklin Carmichael. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Indonesia is famous for Balinese painting. Bali is an island in Indonesia and is traditionally home to artists who work in the Kamasan style, which involves applying natural pigments with a pen or brush. A strict set of guidelines dictates the line, form and proportion, and pieces often depict religious stories. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Balinese paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Historians disagree about which of Pablo Picasso's paintings is the most famous because many of his works are well-known and easily recognizable. Some notable pieces include Guernica, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, The Old Guitarist, The Weeping Woman and Portrait of Ambroise Vollard. You'll find a large collection of Pablo Picasso on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy Lichtenstein has a large number of famous paintings. The most famous include Whaam!, Drowning Girl, Look Mickey, M-Maybe, In the Car, Masterpiece, Crak!, and two separate works titled Crying Girl. You'll find a selection of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021There are many famous artists who painted Jesus. Popular depictions of Jesus Christ were created by Warner Sallman and Leonardo Di Vinci, among others. Shop religious art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Raphael's most famous painting is arguably The School of Athens. The Italian painter produced the fresco between 1509 and 1511, and it depicts the greatest minds of antiquity, including Plato, Archimedes and Pythagoras. Other well-known works by Raphael include The Sistine Madonna, The Marriage of the Virgin, The Triumph of Galatea, Transfiguration and the Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fernando Botero was an artist known for his satirical artwork. His ‘Mona Lisa, Age 12’, a parody of Leonard DaVinci’s magnum opus, shot him to fame in 1959. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Henry Fuseli's famous painting is called The Nightmare. The Swiss painter completed the work in 1871. It depicts an incubus sitting atop the prone body of a sleeping woman. You can see it on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henry Fuseli art.
- 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.