19th Century Portrait Paintings

F. Carbonara was an Italian miniature portrait artist active in the early 19th century. There is an example by him at the Metropolitan Museum. Signed "Carbonara 1808", the sitter a...

This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist Gilbert Baldry. A half length portrait painted in 1892, the sitter is a young boy in a red coat with...

A beautiful and sensitive study of a country girl by William Feron. William Feron was born in 1858 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the son of the famous jeweller Ludwig Constantin Fero...

The Madonna in Pensive Thought English 19th Century, Pre-Raphaelite artist, unsigned Oil painting on board, framed Framed: 15 x 10.5 inches Board: 13 x 9 inches Condition: The painti...

Pair of fabulous 19 century oil on porcelain portraits. These finally detailed paintings are most likely, a husband and wife. The male portrait could possibly be Napoleon the second....

This charming oil portrait depicts a young peasant woman paused on a rural path with a basket and stringed mandolin resting against a wooden fence post. The composition balances the ...

Artist/ School: Anglo/ American School, early 19th century. Title: Full length portrait of a seated young gentleman wearing a dark suit, cream waistc...

This poignant portrait by Swedish artist Nina Bergstedt captures a quiet intensity that lingers in the viewer’s mind. The sitter, an unknown woman, is portrayed with deep emotional p...

This interesting painting is a British Old Master late 18th century or early 19th century oil painting attributed to Thomas Barker of Bath. It is stylistically very similar to his ot...

A perfect example of Charles Baxter's work. Two beautiful ladies , one holding a flower, dressed in their best finery. Despite being unsigned, the paint...

Oil Painting by William Richard Waters "Portrait of a Lady" flourished 1813 - 1880 Painter of Portraits, still-life as coastal genre scenes. Worked in Paris before settling in Dover....

On offer is “Knight of the Field” aka “A Man in Armour,” a painting by Edgar Allan Ward (1862–1947). The portrait is of an unknown gentleman in full plate armor, complete with a swor...

Alexandre-Georges ROUX, known as George ROUX Ganges (Hérault), 1853 – Versailles, 1929 Portrait of a Child Dressed as a Sailor Oil on wood panel 27 x 21 cm...

Very rare and well painted mid 1800s folk art portrait. Incredible frame. Oil on canvas. Image size, 24 by 28 inches.

Artwork sold with frame (100 x 120 x 7.5 cm) Henri Druard (1821–1877) was a French painter known for his genre scenes and depictions of everyday life in 19th-century France. Born in...

This stunning Scottish Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Robert Fowler. Painted circa 1893 the composition is of a blonde haired maiden in the foreground, dressed in...

A particularly fine 19th century oil portrait of a young girl fetching water from a nearby river. Well presented in a gilt frame and slip, under glazing. Unsigned. On canvas on stret...

Beautiful painting in gouache technique depicting a distinguished young lady. The noblewoman presents a pose of rare elegance, with one hand resting on a planter and the other holdin...

Attributed to William McGregor Paxton Hay (William M. Hay) Portrait of Two Young Girls English, circa 1860 Oil on canvas Unsigned ⸻ A sensitive and quietly compelling Victorian ge...

French school of the 18th century or the beginning of the 19th century After Jean-Baptiste GREUZE Tournus, 1725 – Paris, 1805 Oil on mounted canvas 46 x 38 cm (63.5 x 55 cm with the...

Very good copy of "La maja vestida" after Francisco Goya, around 1900.

Attributed to Margaret Carpenter Portrait of Mary Pringle Oil on canvas 48 x 38 inches Unsigned Margaret Carpenter was a painter of portraits and figure subjects. She was born Marga...

A Rare and Important Treasure: 11 Oil Painting Panels in a Majestic Fan Shape Signed by Significant 19th-Century Austrian Artists, Featuring Isidor Kaufmann A magnificent and unique artistic achievement, this rare and important assemblage of 11 oil painting panels forms a majestic fan shape, uniting the work of significant 19th-century Austrian artists in a singular, breathtaking display. Each oil on panel is signed by the artist, showcasing a rich variety of subjects—ranging from evocative landscapes to compelling portraits—all rendered in the refined and masterful techniques characteristic of the era. Bringing together the talents of Isidor Kaufmann, Adolf Kaufmann, Carl Reichert, Emma (Edle von Seehof) Müller, Ernst Novak, Johann Hamza...

A Full-Length Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia in a classical setting. Pietro Labruzzi (1739–1805). 1802.    Signed, located and dated lower left: ‘Pietro Labruzzi Roma Pinx Anno 1802.’ Oil on canvas.   Dimensions:  Unframed: 135.7 x 98.5 cm.; 53½ x 38¾ in. Framed: 151.6 x 115.6 cm.; 59¾ x 45½ in. Description:  Nicholas I (Russian: Nikolay Pavlovich) (1796-1855), Russian Emperor...

A superb c.1840 English School half-length portrait of a lady in an ermine stole and lace cap. The lady's face is flushed with colour as she gazes her chestnut eyes to the left. Tigh...

This very fine portrait of a middle-aged woman from the mid 19th Century is a true find. The unknown sitter looks directly out at the viewer with a subtle half-smile. She wears a simple black dress...

A charming study of a gentleman in his finery. Signed illegibly and dated '1882' to the lower right. On canvas.

A magnificent mid 19th century European School oil on canvas portrait of a young boy in burgundy dress with white stockings, accompanied by his loyal dog. A straw hat rests casually ...

This accomplished late 19th-century portrait depicts a bearded academic gazing solemnly into the distance. He wears a brown jacket for warmth, and his beard is distinctively forked. ...

(early 19th century) unsigned English School Portrait of a Young Gentleman, with Riding Crop and Dog The reverse stamped T Brown, High Holborn, Linen, oil on canvas, The size overall being 104 cm x 84 cm whilst the painting is 89cm x 70cm A charming portrait in overall very good condition housed in a gilt frame The painting has been cleaned recently . There is some old restoration in the form of a small patch to the rear,barely visible to the front. some texturization to top right in certain light Certainly does not detract from this charming painting SHIPPING Free uk delivery Delivery usually within 14 working days.Fully insured delivery. please provide telephone/email details for courier. We ship worldwide for free. All taxes/customs etc to be paid for by purchaser. RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase, if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund. For all purchases made you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you. Please contact us to confirm that you are returning the item(s) and the reason for doing so. Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method...

UMBERTO CACCIARELLI Italian, 1880-1910 The Chess Game Signed U. Cacciarelli Watercolor 20 1/4 in. X 14 1/4 in.

Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy (1859-1918) "Sailing ships at sea", oil on wood. Signed lower right. Size 26 x 15 cm. Size in frame 33 x 22 cm. Good condition This intimate oil captu...

This fine mid-19th century portrait depicts a bourgeois woman of composure. She wears a dark dress, softened by a delicate white lace collar and fastened with a fine cameo brooch. He...

Alfred Edward Emslie A beautiful example of Arthur Emslie's work combining his renown ability for portraiture and genre. The soft tones of the background and dress contrasted with the highlights in the face and the large, vibrant bouquet of roses creates a piece perfect for any situation. It is a painting showing class, technique and subtlety. Provenance: Bonhams Canvas Size: 22 x 18" (56 x 46cm) Outside Frame Size: 32 x 28" (81 x 71cm) 1848-1918 Alfred Edward Emslie was an English genre and portrait painter and photographer. He was the son of the engraver, John Emslie...

Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874) was a French lawyer, politician and journalist who emerged as one of the leaders of the French Revolution of 1848. He is depicted here in m...

A fine 19th-century Victorian mourning portrait executed in oil. The female sitter, captured in a three-quarter-length pose, wears a plain dark dress and white bonnet, with mourning ...

William-Adolphe Bouguereau 1825-1905 French La fille du pêcheur (The Fisherman’s Daughter) Signed and dated “W-Bouguereau-1882” (middle right) Oil on canvas William Bouguereau's...

A delightful Biedermeier period portrait depicting the innkeeper Ludwig Brandt. One finds oneself captivated by the sitter's gripping gaze, whilst the decorative waistcoat and gold p...

Orientalist Painter Pierre Alexandre Salles (Algeria 1867 - Algiers 1915) Portrait of a Young Algerian Woman Pierre Alexandre Salles (Saint-Denis-du-Sig, Algeria 1867 - Algiers 1915...

A truly unique and eye catching 19th Century portrait, showing a striking woman in a vibrant red shawl and elaborate lace bonnet. The rich tapestry on the sleeves of her shawl, the d...

A fine mid-19th century portrait depicting Mayor John Neve (1796-1856) of Wolverhampton, whose tenure spanned 1853 to 1854. The artist has portrayed the figure in a sweeping Romantic...

Henrietta Rae Her Eyes are Homes of Silent Prayer 1828-1928 Oil on canvas, signed lower right Image size: 24 x 20 inches (61 x 51cm) Original gilt frame Henrietta Rae’s painting Her Eyes are Homes of Silent Prayer takes its title from a famous line in Section XXXII of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's elegiac poem In Memoriam A.H.H. (1850). It describes Mary of Bethany's profound faith and love for Jesus, highlighting her silent, intense devotion after her brother Lazarus's resurrection. The line signifies deep love surpassing words, focusing on inner spirituality and divine reverence. The work depicts the head and shoulders of a woman in white, turning to look gently up top left of the canvas, her head crowned with ivy and set against a background of Chinese-style inspired motifs. The serene and pensive expression on the woman’s face reflects the subject of devotion described by Tennyson’s poem. Rae often depicted literary figures and this is not the only work by Rae that drew inspiration from Tennyson, with her painting Elaine Guarding the Shield of Lancelot based on the poem Lancelot and Elaine. However, other than the title and the sitter being lost in thought, there is little to identify the subject as one from literature. Victorian art frequently merged with literature to highlight moral, social and emotional themes, however, artists such as Leighton, with whom Rae was acquainted, chose to move away from narrative and design works based purely on aesthetic appeal. Here we see the same focus on beauty over the narrative of religious devotion on which Tennyson’s poem is based. The background of the work is based on Chinese paintings with auspicious clouds (Xiangyun 祥云; 祥雲) scrolls with Chinese-esque characters and two Chinese lion dogs (shíshī 石獅) flanking the woman’s head. In keeping with Chinese tradition, the shíshī are painted as a pair, symbolising the harmony of Yin and Yang. Chinese art had a significant impact on Victorian art, developing from the 18th Century ‘Chinoiserie’. Here, this is combined with ‘Japonisme’, a trend that had been growing from the 1850s, with its influence from Japanese woodblock prints in the flat pattern and vibrant colours. Rae was also influenced by Chinese and Japanese in her earlier work Azaleas (1895), similarly showing the head and shoulders of a woman, gazing up to the left, dressed in a kimono and holding a fan, against a background of an embroidered Chinese dragon. Henrietta Rae (1856 - 1928) Henrietta Rae was born 30th December 1856 in Hammersmith, London, to a civil servant father and musician mother as the youngest of seven children. Though her mother had trained her as a professional concert singer to ensure her future financial self-sufficiency, she began formally studying art aged 13 at the Queen Square School of Art before becoming Heatherley’s School of Art’s first female pupil. After at least five attempts she was awarded a seven-year scholarship to the Royal Academy of Arts and it was there that she met her husband, fellow painter and Academy student Ernest Normand...

This superb British Victorian exhibited portrait oil painting is by noted female artist (Frances) Maud Porter. Her married name was Maud Bigwood and some of her later work is signed ...

Daniel Saint was a prominent French miniaturist who lived between 1778 and 1847. Born in Paris, Saint was the son of a jeweler and initially began his career as an apprentice in his father's workshop. However, he soon discovered his passion for painting and turned his attention to miniatures, which were highly popular in 18th and 19th-century Europe. Saint was a highly skilled artist and quickly gained a reputation for his miniature portraits, which were characterized by their delicate detail and fine brushwork. His works often featured prominent figures from French society, including members of the royal family and high-ranking officials. He also painted portraits of wealthy patrons, many of whom commissioned him to create highly personalized works. Saint's style was highly influenced by the neoclassical movement, which emphasized clarity, simplicity, and rationality. He often used a limited color palette, focusing on soft pastels and muted tones, which helped to accentuate the delicate features of his subjects. His compositions were typically centered around the face, with little background or context to distract from the subject. Despite his success as a miniaturist, Saint was not immune to the changing tastes of the art world. In the mid-19th century, photography began to gain popularity, and many artists who specialized in portraiture found themselves struggling to compete with the speed and accuracy of this new medium. However, Saint continued to work and develop his craft, adapting his style to the changing tastes of his clients and experimenting with new techniques and materials. In addition to his work as a miniaturist, Saint was also a skilled draftsman and created a number of highly detailed and intricate drawings and sketches. He was also known for his use of unconventional materials, such as hair, which he would incorporate into his miniature portraits to add texture and depth. Today, Saint's works are highly prized by collectors and are held in museums and private collections around the world. His legacy as a master of miniature portraiture lives on, and his influence can still be seen in the work of contemporary artists who specialize in this unique and challenging medium. More information: Artist: Daniel Saint (1778-1847) France Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman...

Marcel Antoine Verdier (1817-1856) Portrait of a young man, 1835 signed and dated on the right oil on canvas 41.5 x 33.5 cm in a modern frame : 47 x 39 cm The young Marcel Antoine ...

Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large collection of works by one artist. A very few of them are signed what looks to be 'F. Wa...

A beautiful full portrait of two girls, possibly the artist's daughters, with spring flowers by British American artist Hamilton Hamilton (1847-1928). Hamilton was born in Oxford, En...

19th century French school, Portrait of a Reading Man, Oil on canvas 36 x 29 cm framed : 40.5 x 33.5 cm Provenance : as indicated on a label on the reverse of the canvas "Collect...

This accomplished early 19th century portrait depicts a refined gentleman in a silk necktie, his steady, direct gaze engaging the viewer as he stands before a sweeping red curtain th...

An accomplished portrait by British artist Francis John Wyburd (1826-1909) of his mother, Sarah Wyburd. The work is well presented in a vintage oval frame with a floral running patte...

Attributed to Hendrik Hollander (1823-1884). This exquisite example of 19th-century European genre painting portrays a noble couple engaged in reading within a luxurious interior sce...

This intimate oil painting presents a young boy viewed from a three-quarter rear angle, caught in a quiet, reflective moment. The child’s back is turned gently toward the viewer, ren...

A finely painted portrait of a lady wearing a lace bonnet and a gold brooch. The artwork is well presented in a gilt frame. unsigned. On panel. Image size: 15 x 12cm.

On offer is an original portrait of a dapper yet dignified young gentleman, perfectly confident in both his direct gaze at the viewer and the elegance of his attire. There’s the shap...

BARON Dominique (19th Century) The Ladies and the dove Oil on canvas signed Low Right Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 59 X 75 cm Dim frame : ...

* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * A very interesting and finely painted early 19th century French watercolour depicting an Indian soldier in a landscape with an encmapment...

"Ritratto Di Nobildonna", 19th Century by Giacomo GROSSO (1860-1938) sales to $75,000 Large 19th Century Italian portrait of a young noble lady, oil on board by Giacomo Grosso. Exc...

This stunning circular 19th century oil painting is by noted prolific Royal Academy exhibited artist Rudolf Lehmann. A portrait artist, German born Lehmann moved to England in 1866 w...

Oil on canvas, unsigned Image size: 15 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches (39.5 x 28.75 cm) Original gilt frame This is a touching head and shoulders portrait of a young peasant girl. Wearing a he...

A late 19th century copy of Rembrandt's original Tronie self portrait, depicting the young artist wearing a gorget and beret. Signed 'W. Jensen' to the upper right. On panel. Image s...