Portrait Art Prints - Page 18
Portrait painting is a genre of art that focuses on depicting individuals or groups of people, usually from the chest or head up. Portraits have been created since ancient times, but it was during the Renaissance in Europe that portrait painting began to gain popularity as a separate genre.
Early portraits were often created as commemorative objects, such as tombstones or funerary masks. During the Renaissance, portraits became more common as a way to capture the likeness and personality of individuals, often depicting them in richly detailed clothing and settings.
In the 17th century, portraits became even more prominent, with many artists specializing in the genre. Painters like Anthony van Dyck, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Diego Velázquez created highly realistic and detailed portraits of the wealthy and powerful.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, portrait painting continued to evolve, with artists experimenting with different styles and techniques. The Rococo period, for example, saw a rise in highly decorative and ornate portraits, while the Romantic era emphasized emotional expression and individualism.
In the modern era, portrait painting has continued to be a popular genre among artists, with many famous artists creating notable portraits. For example, Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits are celebrated for their bold use of color and emotional intensity, while Frida Kahlo's self-portraits explore themes of identity and gender.
Overall, portrait painting has a rich and varied history, with artists from different time periods and cultures bringing their own unique styles and perspectives to the genre.
Early portraits were often created as commemorative objects, such as tombstones or funerary masks. During the Renaissance, portraits became more common as a way to capture the likeness and personality of individuals, often depicting them in richly detailed clothing and settings.
In the 17th century, portraits became even more prominent, with many artists specializing in the genre. Painters like Anthony van Dyck, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Diego Velázquez created highly realistic and detailed portraits of the wealthy and powerful.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, portrait painting continued to evolve, with artists experimenting with different styles and techniques. The Rococo period, for example, saw a rise in highly decorative and ornate portraits, while the Romantic era emphasized emotional expression and individualism.
In the modern era, portrait painting has continued to be a popular genre among artists, with many famous artists creating notable portraits. For example, Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits are celebrated for their bold use of color and emotional intensity, while Frida Kahlo's self-portraits explore themes of identity and gender.
Overall, portrait painting has a rich and varied history, with artists from different time periods and cultures bringing their own unique styles and perspectives to the genre.
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SKU: 17705-HAF
Original Size:106 x 80.3 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
Original Size:106 x 80.3 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
SKU: 17695-LBE
Original Size:64.8 x 54 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
Original Size:64.8 x 54 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
SKU: 17606-BPG
Original Size:97.8 x 71.7 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnesota USA
Original Size:97.8 x 71.7 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnesota USA
Portrait of Countess Maria Theresia Bucquoi 1793
Elisabeth-Louise Vigee Le BrunGiclée Canvas Print
$54.04
$54.04
SKU: 17602-LBE
Original Size:136 x 99 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnesota USA
Original Size:136 x 99 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnesota USA
SKU: 17598-LEF
Original Size:102.8 x 74.3 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnesota USA
Original Size:102.8 x 74.3 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnesota USA
SKU: 17593-MAT
Original Size:116.2 x 81.3 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
Original Size:116.2 x 81.3 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
SKU: 17590-RJU
Original Size:128.2 x 97.8 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
Original Size:128.2 x 97.8 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
SKU: 17589-ROG
Original Size:233.4 x 144.2 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
Original Size:233.4 x 144.2 cm
Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth USA
SKU: 17584-BOG
Original Size:61 x 41 cm
The Clark Art Institute Massachusetts USA
Original Size:61 x 41 cm
The Clark Art Institute Massachusetts USA
SKU: 17557-DEE
Original Size:79 x 59 cm
The Clark Art Institute Massachusetts USA
Original Size:79 x 59 cm
The Clark Art Institute Massachusetts USA
SKU: 17544-GAT
Original Size:73 x 62.2 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:73 x 62.2 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
SKU: 17543-GAT
Original Size:62 x 51 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:62 x 51 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Lady Lloyd and Her Son, Richard Savage Lloyd of ... c.1745/1746
Thomas GainsboroughGiclée Canvas Print
$61.30
$61.30
SKU: 17542-GAT
Original Size:63.5 x 76.2 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:63.5 x 76.2 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
SKU: 17540-GAT
Original Size:127 x 101.6 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:127 x 101.6 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
SKU: 17538-GAT
Original Size:76 x 66.7 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:76 x 66.7 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
SKU: 17535-GAT
Original Size:76.2 x 64.8 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:76.2 x 64.8 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
SKU: 17534-GAT
Original Size:76.2 x 63.5 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:76.2 x 63.5 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Portrait of a Man, Known as the Indian Captain c.1767
Joseph Wright of DerbyGiclée Canvas Print
$49.78
$49.78
SKU: 17510-WOD
Original Size:229.2 x 138.4 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
Original Size:229.2 x 138.4 cm
Yale Center for British Art Connecticut USA
SKU: 17502-RSJ
Original Size:131 x 117 cm
Private Collection
Original Size:131 x 117 cm
Private Collection
SKU: 17501-RSJ
Original Size:238.5 x 147.5 cm
Gemaldegalerie Berlin Germany
Original Size:238.5 x 147.5 cm
Gemaldegalerie Berlin Germany
Anne, Viscountess Townsend, Later Marchioness Townshend c.1779/80
Sir Joshua ReynoldsGiclée Canvas Print
$49.78
$49.78
SKU: 17500-RSJ
Original Size:241.3 x 147.3 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco California USA
Original Size:241.3 x 147.3 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco California USA
SKU: 17499-RSJ
Original Size:127 x 101.5 cm
Maritime Art Museum Greenwich United Kingdom
Original Size:127 x 101.5 cm
Maritime Art Museum Greenwich United Kingdom
SKU: 17498-RSJ
Original Size:92 x 71 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York USA
Original Size:92 x 71 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York USA
SKU: 17497-RSJ
Original Size:140.7 x 112 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York USA
Original Size:140.7 x 112 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York USA