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Oswald Aulestia
Fine Art Drawings - 50.5 x 32.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.9 x 12.8 inch
€2,200
Woman Red Profile
Leo Guida
Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 32 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 12.6 x 0 inch
€380
Les perles d'eau
Anne Bachelier
Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 24 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch
€450
Lenteur
Anne Bachelier
Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 24 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch
€450
Stop
Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 33.9 x 0 inch
€7,000
Secret game V
Lilit Soghomonyan
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 19 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 7.5 x 0 inch
€430
The Seated Woman
Robert Fontene
Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 9 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4.3 x 3.5 x 0 inch
€360
Desperate
Lucien Coutaud
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€360
De dos
Elsa Ohana
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€400
Croisées
Elsa Ohana
Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 31.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 12.4 x 0.1 inch
€400
2 points de vus
Léa Dedieu
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.18 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€190
Energy
Kamsar Ohanyan
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€320
¿Quién es más pillo?
Joaquín Xaudaró
Fine Art Drawings - 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch
€3,000
Madame et Monsieur
Georges-Henri Tribout
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 17 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 6.7 x 0 inch
€300
Intime Résidence #2
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€950
L'ouvrier 1862
Innocenti
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 18 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 7.1 x 0.1 inch
€448
Silhouettes. Martha and Maria
Elena Done
Fine Art Drawings - 59.9 x 50 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€477
Sans titre (1)
Gwendoline Hausermann
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 17 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 6.7 inch
€350
The encounter
Reinaldo Chavez
Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 13.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.5 x 5.3 inch
€340
Gainsbourg
Alain Robet
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 9.8 x 0 inch
€220
Sans titre
Dominique Liccia
Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch
€450
Stop la guerre
Dominique Liccia
Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch
€450
Portrait de Renée
Alain Bonnefoit
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
€325
Duchándome en Cuerpo Ajeno May 30th
Celso Castro
Fine Art Drawings - 49.5 x 34.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.5 x 13.75 x 0.1 inch
€477
You look at me sadly, Nevo 5
Nevelin Ivanov
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€150
Le récif de corail
Miquel Wert
Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.5 x 5.5 inch
€200
La double vie de Véronique
Miquel Wert
Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.5 x 5.5 inch
€200
Autre vision de Melle Rivière
LN Le Pape
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 19 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.8 inch
€80
Louis XVI
LN Le Pape
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€160
Hollypop 6
Iva Ivanova
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€250
Hollypop 5
Iva Ivanova
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.4 x 0 inch
€250
Hollypop 4
Iva Ivanova
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€250
Hollypop 3
Iva Ivanova
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€250
Hollypop 2
Iva Ivanova
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€250
L'art de la Guerre
Guillaume Piot
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
€1,500
Not quite there yet (still invisible)
Rhett Boland
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
€2,625
Valet de la comtesse
Tadeusz Kantor
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€4,200
Charleville pendant la nuit
Tadeusz Kantor
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€4,800
Nourrisson
Carl Albert Angst
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 18.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 7.3 x 0.1 inch
€448
Portrait de bambin
Carl Albert Angst
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 23 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
€448
Parrot
Tom Liekens
Fine Art Drawings - 180 x 90 x 4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 70.9 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
€7,000
Fur
Tom Liekens
Fine Art Drawings - 180 x 90 x 4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 70.9 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
€7,000
Matador
Tom Liekens
Fine Art Drawings - 180 x 90 x 4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 70.9 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
€7,000
Kunstschaatster
Tom Liekens
Fine Art Drawings - 180 x 90 x 4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 70.9 x 35.4 x 1.6 inch
€7,000
Girl
Reynold Arnould
Fine Art Drawings - 17.5 x 11.3 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.9 x 4.4 x 0.1 inch
€400
Still life
Reynold Arnould
Fine Art Drawings - 11.5 x 16 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4.5 x 6.3 x 0.1 inch
€300
Aquaman
Anthony Lister
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 12 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€2,200
The Green Lantern
Anthony Lister
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 12 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€2,200
Magneto
Anthony Lister
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 12 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€2,200
Hawkeye
Anthony Lister
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 12 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€2,200
Nova
Anthony Lister
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 12 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€2,200
The riddler
Anthony Lister
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 12 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€2,200
Louise Brooks 2. From The Dis-enchanted series
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Pola Negri III. From The Dis-enchanted series
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Pola Negri II. From The Dis-enchanted series
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Pola Negri I. From The Dis-enchanted series
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Talluah Bankhead 3. From The Dis-enchanted series
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Pola Negri. From The Dis-enchanted series
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Louise Brooks
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Vilma Banky
Paloma Castello
Fine Art Drawings - 41.9 x 29.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch
€477
Innocence
Erdna André
Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 28 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 11 x 0.4 inch
€450
Sleeping
Anthony Roaland
Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 64 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 25.2 x 0 inch
€340
Man lying down
Anthony Roaland
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 16.1 x 0 inch
€380
The old man
Bernard Bécan
Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 12 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€360
Election Day
Bernard Bécan
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 14 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 5.5 x 0 inch
€320
Laboratory
Bernard Bécan
Fine Art Drawings - 9 x 13 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 3.5 x 5.1 x 0 inch
€320
Sketch
Bernard Bécan
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 26 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 10.2 x 0 inch
€200
Charlotte I
Dominique Dève
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0 inch
€300
All horizon disappeared
Silvia Cuello
Fine Art Drawings - 41 x 31 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.1 x 12.2 inch
€280
Sans titre
Alexandre Moulis
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 15 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch
€250
Sans titre
Alexandre Moulis
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 15 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch
€250
Sans titre
Alexandre Moulis
Fine Art Drawings - 16 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.3 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€190
Sans titre
Alexandre Moulis
Fine Art Drawings - 16 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.3 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€190
Sans titre
Alexandre Moulis
Fine Art Drawings - 16 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.3 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€190
Sans titre
Alexandre Moulis
Fine Art Drawings - 16 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.3 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€190
Portrait
Albert Fernand-Renault
Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 34 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 13.4 x 0 inch
€350
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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.
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.
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.
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.