Portraitist Collection

Olive Snell
Portrait of the artist Olive Snell, whose portraits in crayon and colour regularly appeared in The Tatler and The Bystander during the first half of the 20th century

ALLAN RAMSAY (1713-1784). Scottish portrait painter. Self-portrait, c1739

Malcolm Haylett
Photographic portrait of Malcolm Haylett, artist and painter pictured at his home in St. Ives, Cornwall, holding his brushes and looking rather moody!

Philibert Orry
3118882 Philibert Orry; (add.info.: Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) by Maurice-Quentin Delatour (1704-1788) a French Rococo portraitist. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

William Dobson, English painter
5893406 William Dobson, English painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of William Dobson, English painter and portraitist 1611-146)

Portrait of the artist's father Hubert Drouais (1699-1767), c18th century. Creator: Francois Hubert Drouais
Portrait of the artist's father Hubert Drouais (1699-1767), c18th century

Portrait of George van der Myn, Painter, 1750-1763. Creator: Frans van der Mijn
Portrait of George van der Myn, Painter, 1750-1763

Roger de Rabutin, Comte de Bussy, n.d. Creator: Ange-Laurent de La Live de Jully
Roger de Rabutin, Comte de Bussy, n.d

John Greenhill, English portrait painter
John Greenhill (1644 - 1676) was an English portrait painter.Engraved by J.S Virtue & Cie in 1845

Sir Peter Lelly (engraving)
964838 Sir Peter Lelly (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Peter Lelly. Dutch portrait painter in the English court)

The portrait. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786577 The portrait. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Egli, Charles Emile called Carlegle (1877-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The portrait)

Gerald Kelly with painting of Lady Lisburne
Gerald Kelly (1879-1972), British portrait painter, pictured with his picture of Lady Lisburne. Date: 1931

Portrait of Isaac Oliver, 1610 (etching)
5670634 Portrait of Isaac Oliver, 1610 (etching) by Baudous, Robert Willemsz de (b.1574/75-c.1656); 20.8x12.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Lumqua, a Hong Kong artist, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
696678 Lumqua, a Hong Kong artist, c.1870 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lumqua, or Lam Qua (1801-60) was a Chinese painter of western style portraits

Peter Meert, Flemish painter. Engraving by Cornelis van Caukercken (engraving)
813009 Peter Meert, Flemish painter. Engraving by Cornelis van Caukercken (engraving) by Caukercken, Cornelius van (c.1625-c.1680); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Meert)

Self-portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, from La Tour, pub. 1920
3960916 Self-portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, from La Tour, pub.1920 by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88) (after); (add.info.: Self-portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, 1704-1788)

George Dance the Younger (engraving)
815422 George Dance the Younger (engraving) by Clint, George (1770-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Dance the Younger. 1 April 1741 - 14 January 1825)

William Dobson (etching)
815529 William Dobson (etching) by Girtin, James (John) (c.1780-after 1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dobson. 24 February 1611 - 28 October 1646)

The photographer Pavel Zhukov (b / w photo)
BCC465284 The photographer Pavel Zhukov (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavel Zhukov)

Three Guardian Angels, 1822 (oil on canvas)
2622349 Three Guardian Angels, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Kadlik, Franz (1786-1840); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; Bohemian, out of copyright

Roger van der Weyden the Younger, , c. 1610 (engraving)
6176505 Roger van der Weyden the Younger, , c.1610 (engraving) by Hondius, Hendrik the Elder (1573-c.1649); 21 x 12 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Self-Portrait by Nadar, 1855 (salt print)
3036304 Self-Portrait by Nadar, 1855 (salt print) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info.: Self-Portrait by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (French, 1820-1910); salt print

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter. Engraving by Francis Holl (engraving)
813010 Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter. Engraving by Francis Holl (engraving) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir David Wilkie)

Portrait of an artist, c. 1800 (pastel on paper)
863144 Portrait of an artist, c.1800 (pastel on paper) by European School; 34.2x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; European, out of copyright

The Harlequin Painter, c. 1742 (oil on canvas)
KAB138627 The Harlequin Painter, c.1742 (oil on canvas) by Ferretti, Giovanni Domenico (1692-1769); Galleria del Palazzo degli Alberti, Prato, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Asher Brown Durand, 1826 (oil on panel)
NYH154207 Asher Brown Durand, 1826 (oil on panel) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 64.1x52.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

James Sant, British portrait painter (b / w photo)
812982 James Sant, British portrait painter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Sant)

Portrait of John Adams by Gilbert Stuart
Portrait of John Adams, by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828 Oil on wood 1821. John Adams (1735 - July 4, 1826). American patriot who served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801)

Corot. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, 1796 - 1875. French landscape artist, portrait painter and printmaker. After a work by Felix Bracquemond

Jean Monnet, 1703 - 1785. French theatre impresario and writer. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788). From La Tour, published 1920

Self-portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, 1704 - 1788. French Rococo portraitist who worked primarily with pastels. From La Tour, published 1920

Jacopo Carucci, 1494 A

Hans Holbein The Younger, C. 1497

George Dawe Aged 50, 1781-1829. English Portraitist. From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

Mrs Lecky Pike (Olive Snell) and daughter
Portrait of Mrs Lecky Pike aka artist Olive Snell, whose portraits in crayon and colour regularly appeared in The Tatler and The Bystander during the first half of the 20th century

The Portrait, by spanish painter, Luis Jimenez Aranda (1845-1928). Engraving by La Ilustracion, 1890. Colored

Madame Ferrand meditating on Newton, 1753, by Maurice Quenti
Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704-1788). French painter. Madame Ferrand meditating on Newton, 1753. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Lieutenant Percival Anderson, the famous artist (though I ve struggled to find any biographical details), whose pencil portraits of beautiful women were very well known

Portrait Boy Falcon Oil canvas 29 3 / 4 x 25 75. 6 63. 5 cm
Artokoloro

Portrait Art Dealer Wisselingh 1899 Black white
Artokoloro

Bust-Length Study Child 1708-87 Black chalk
Artokoloro

Study Female Nude Seated 1870-79 Red black chalk
Artokoloro

House Pompey Albano 1753-56 Black chalk touched
Artokoloro

Women Art Class ca 1868 Oil canvas 26 7 / 8 x 23 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Man Celestial Globe 1624 Oil wood 41 1 / 4 x 30
Artokoloro

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Allan Ramsay, a renowned Scottish portrait painter from the 18th century, captured his own likeness in a captivating self-portrait dating back to around 1739. His skillful brushstrokes and attention to detail brought life to his subjects, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. One of Ramsay's notable works includes "Olive Snell, " a portrait that beautifully portrays the elegance and grace of its subject. The artist's ability to capture her essence is truly remarkable. Malcolm Haylett also made significant contributions as a portraitist, showcasing his talent for capturing the true character of individuals through his artwork. His work often evokes emotions and tells stories with every stroke of the brush. In another striking piece titled "Mrs Lecky Pike (Olive Snell) and daughter, " we witness how portraiture can immortalize cherished moments between loved ones. This heartfelt depiction showcases both maternal love and familial bonds. Augustus John's sepia print from around 1907 demonstrates how different artists bring their unique styles to portraiture. With masterful use of light and shade, he creates an atmospheric composition that draws viewers into the subject's world. The instruments used by these talented artists are depicted in an engraving from Paul Lacroix's book "Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. " These tools were essential for achieving precision in executing portraits during those times—a testament to their dedication towards perfecting their craft. John Greenhill was an English portrait painter known for capturing not only physical appearances but also inner emotions through his artistry. His works reveal deep insights into human nature while showcasing technical brilliance. Sir Peter Lelly is celebrated as one of history's most influential portraitists whose engravings continue to inspire generations after him. Through meticulous attention to detail, he created lifelike representations that stand as testaments to his mastery over this genre.