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The Portrait Of Autumn II
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$331
Portrait
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 25.5 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10 x 7.9 x 0 inch
$360
Bubble face III
Nef
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0 inch
$112
Jus de cola versé sur carton jauni image ici, les races du monde mises et vues aux couleurs d’arc-en-ciel
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 15 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 5.9 inch
$1,236
Portrait of Zoé
Dominique Dève
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0 inch
$337
Model
Eugene Berman
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 13.8 x 0 inch
$1,798
Pink is not dead
Nef
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0 inch
$112
Bubble face II
Nef
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0 inch
$112
Jeune à la bille
Nef
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0 inch
$112
American Dream
Alexandre Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$2,023
À côté de l'arbre
Miquel Wert
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 15.7 inch
$1,292
Els reis de la casa
Miquel Wert
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 15.7 inch
$1,292
Courage
Maral Djenazian
Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$1,899
Women series IV
Maral Djenazian
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,719
Women series III
Maral Djenazian
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,719
Women series II
Maral Djenazian
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,719
The Red
Tina Loiodice
Fine Art Drawings - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch
$449
Eclosion
Zdenka Palkovic
Fine Art Drawings - 69 x 49 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.2 x 19.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,798
Dépitée
Zdenka Palkovic
Fine Art Drawings - 69 x 49 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.2 x 19.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,798
Brave New World
Zdenka Palkovic
Fine Art Drawings - 69 x 49 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.2 x 19.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,798
Feeding The Birds
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$3,023
A girl awaiting the train
Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$3,023
Sans titre (3)
Alexandre Taillandier
Fine Art Drawings - 55 x 46 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
$1,124
Red Plume
Joe Lasker
Fine Art Drawings - 22.9 x 17.8 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9 x 7 x 2 inch
$1,950
La solidarité des humains, hommes de races verte et violette, se respecte mutuellement
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 10.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 4.1 inch
$674
Une pintade humanisée
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 10.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 4.1 inch
$674
L’art du hasard : une tache d’eau relevée sur une table figurant un bebe
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 10.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 4.1 inch
$674
Salpetrière, portrait #1
Gwendoline Hausermann
Fine Art Drawings - 27.5 x 21.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.8 x 8.5 inch
$674
Ben, si vous me trouvez moche! Suffit de regarder ailleurs... C'est pourtant pas compliqué!
Monsieur Térez
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 inch
$169
Oui, je sais... J'ai de magnifiques pieds!
Monsieur Térez
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 inch
$169
Joséphine kiffe grave ses nouvelles chaussures rouges
Monsieur Térez
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 inch
$169
Horacio kiffe grave son beau chapeau !
Monsieur Térez
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 inch
$169
Monna Lisa
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 11.8 x 0 inch
$787
The layers get to me
Michael Alan
Fine Art Drawings - 46.7 x 34.3 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.4 x 13.5 x 0.04 inch
$1,348
Après l'expo
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
$843
EMI (Spirit): Divinity
Abisola Kuburat Gbadamosi (AKG)
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 53.3 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 21 x 1 inch
$1,150 $1,035
The frowns
Fred Borghesi
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 18 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 7.1 x 0.1 inch
$3,371
Old Lady Draws
Fred Borghesi
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$3,708
EMI (Spirit): Mother Earth
Abisola Kuburat Gbadamosi (AKG)
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 53.3 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 21 x 1 inch
$1,150
Trapped In The Mind Of The Religious
Abisola Kuburat Gbadamosi (AKG)
Fine Art Drawings - 55.9 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 32 x 1 inch
$1,350
Darwin
Christian Frederiksen
Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 38 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 15 x 0 inch
$1,686
Darwin, Ghost
Christian Frederiksen
Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 38 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 15 x 0 inch
$1,686
Untitled
Joaquim Falcó
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,236
Reciprocity
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
$1,067
Aquarelle graphique 1
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 46 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
$899
Aquarelle graphique 5
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 36 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 14.2 x 0.4 inch
$899
Reciprocity2
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,686
Dancing in front of the Opera House
Joanna Glazer
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$551
Dancing in the Grass around a Fire
Joanna Glazer
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$551
Kiss
Nina Narimanishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$1,067
Woman from Metro
Nina Narimanishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 16.1 x 0 inch
$1,011
Loneliness
Nina Narimanishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 9.4 x 0 inch
$1,405
Aquarelle graphique 6
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 46 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
$899
En mouvement
Marcela Zemanova
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 15 x 0.4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inch
$157
Costume
Eugene Berman
Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.5 x 4.6 x 0 inch
$674
Personnage au discours fumeux
Georges Bru
Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.5 x 9.4 inch
$1,405
Mikato
Nino Devdariani
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 43 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 16.9 x 0 inch
$2,247
Healing Greenland, Chunja & the dog
Shin Seung-Hun
Fine Art Drawings - 72 x 77.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28.3 x 30.5 x 0 inch
$1,124
Personnage avec cartouche
Georges Bru
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 16 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 6.3 inch
$1,326
Personnage à l'air froissé
Georges Bru
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 20 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch
$1,180
Healing Greenland, Chunja & The Tiger
Shin Seung-Hun
Fine Art Drawings - 72 x 77.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28.3 x 30.5 x 0 inch
$1,124
Two lovers
Badriot
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 21 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch
$1,686
Healing Greenland, Chunja and The Monkey Brothers
Shin Seung-Hun
Fine Art Drawings - 72 x 77.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28.3 x 30.5 x 0 inch
$1,124
Healing Greenland, Teddy Bear Mask
Shin Seung-Hun
Fine Art Drawings - 72 x 72 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28.3 x 28.3 x 0 inch
$1,124
The Heavenly Maids Scatter Blossoms
Qing-Yan Li
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch
$1,854
Happy Double Flying
Qing-Yan Li
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch
$1,854
Giraffe Drinking Water
Qing-Yan Li
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch
$1,854
Flying Apsaras Dance
Qing-Yan Li
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch
$1,854
Flying Apsaras Crossing Mountains
Qing-Yan Li
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch
$1,854
Mensch III
Olivier Furter
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch
$1,348
If I Want to Die, I Must Die at Your Hands
You Wu
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 33 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 13 x 0 inch
$899
A Companion Like a Tiger
You Wu
Fine Art Drawings - 68 x 33 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.8 x 13 x 0 inch
$899
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Diamant Noir
Sinden Collier
Photography - 51 x 41 x 0.1 cm Photography - 20.1 x 16.1 x 0 inch
$1,798
The tree of life
Seyran Gasparyan
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,200
Passeur de brise
Pascal Billard
Sculpture - 78 x 45 x 30 cm Sculpture - 30.7 x 17.7 x 11.8 inch
$1,663
Circus Acrobats
Joanna Zakrzewska-Cholewa
Sculpture - 49 x 15 x 6 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 5.9 x 2.4 inch
$1,797 $1,618
Enchanting Elegance
Samson Adetunji
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,250
Portrait Drawing for Sale
Portraiture has existed for many centuries. The Greeks produced portraits for funeral and religious rituals; they aimed to “bring back to life those who have passed away." In the Roman era, portraits were often reserved for the ruling figures of society; for example, a warrior would have his portrait painted to illustrate his bravery during a battle. In Europe, it is only during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance that Italian and Flemish painters started to practice the art of portraiture.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, painters created works commissioned by wealthy patrons. Painters sketched out preliminary freehand drawings, which were often then approved by the patron, before beginning to work on their oil paint or, later, watercolor. Facial features were sometimes improved to the detriment of realism, although some painters were known for their ability to reproduce their models' expressions. Some artists worked in great detail while others focussed more heavily on trying to capture the real personality of their model.
For much of its history, portrait not only told a story but it also conveyed a message of power, promoting a well-controlled image to the wider population and establishing the sitter's authority through its circulation. For example, Florentine elites would use paintings and drawings as a mean of controlling their image and establishing their authority. Portraits were a way for someone to live on long after their death. Today we find the faces of aristocracies and the European bourgeoisie in many museums, immortalized by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci or Rembrandt.
The results obtained through drawing depended largely on the tools and materials used. Red chalk was very popular (especially at the beginning of the 16th century) to represent the facial features and the warmth of the skin, while charcoal produced harder lines and pastel created a softer, colorful touch. Artists adapted their technique depending on the subject and the emotion they wanted to convey. The commercialisation of pencils in the nineteenth century made it a popular medium for artists and amateurs alike. Pencil art became more popular and the tool was often used for sketching portraits.
One thing is certain; capturing facial expressions is a demanding art form and the art of portraiture requires a lot of practice. Drawing a face down to its finest details may take hours to obtain the desired result: a protruding jaw, the shape of a skull, thick brows, smiling eyes, dilated pupils… Even more difficult, are children's portraits? It can be difficult to get them to stay still for long. The artist has to be skilled enough to immortalise these men, women and children full of life.
Gradually, sketched portraits became less and less realistic but increasingly daring and experimental in terms of colour. On Artsper, discover drawings by Jean Cocteau, Julien Calot, Alice de Miramon, Philippe Pasqua, Sabine Danzé, Bahareh Navabi and Stéphanie Stindel.
What are some tips for drawing a realistic portrait?
To draw a realistic portrait, start with a good reference photo, pay attention to proportions, use shading to create depth, and focus on capturing the subject's unique features. Practice regularly and don't be afraid to make mistakes.
How do you choose the right materials for portrait drawing?
When choosing materials for portrait drawing, consider the surface texture, color, and weight of the paper, as well as the type and quality of the pencils or charcoal. Opt for high-quality materials that allow for precision and detail, and experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your style and technique.
What are some common mistakes to avoid when drawing a portrait?
When drawing a portrait, it's important to avoid common mistakes such as not paying attention to proportions, neglecting to capture the subject's unique features, and using too much or too little shading. Additionally, it's important to take breaks and step back to assess the overall composition.