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Portraits have been done since the dawn of time. Long before oil paintings were even possible, crude drawings a statues were drawn or carved that were portraits of tribe members or rulers. Think of the beautiful Egyptian wall paints that portrayed kings and queens of long ago.
The real golden age of portraiture, however, began with the oil paintings of great Masters like Rembrandt who captured both nobility and the common people perfectly, capturing not only looks but personality on the canvas.
Portraits are always an intriguing form of art because they say something about three different people – the artist, the subject, and the person who buys the picture.
The artist reveals himself in how he captures the subject with brushstrokes and light - did he flatter the hair and skin tones, or make the person look harsh? What is the person in the picture thinking? What drew you to the picture?
Portraits Capture the Allure of Personality in Oil Paintings
The Mona Lisa is the most famous portrait in the world for a very good reason – she is full of mystery! Leonardo Da Vinci captured her shy, mysterious smile and millions of people have been intrigued with his oil paintings ever since.
If you enjoy oil paintings but want something that speaks to you with a bit more mystery than landscape paintings or abstract art, consider looking at fine art portraits.
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