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During the 18th century in Britain, portraiture became fashionable for a much wider audience while continuing to be a staple among the elite eager to showcase their status. Although it may seem surprising, pastel was a common medium, employed for its luminosity and unique texture.

In this occasional series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This...

Sharply rendered with precision and verisimilitude, San Francisco receives a unique look from painter Juan Escauriaza during this magnetic solo exhibition. Where and for how long?

In this occasional series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This...

In this occasional series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This...

Lesser known in the United States but supremely gifted and prolific, a renowned “Down Under” portraitist is the subject of a well deserved retrospective...

In this ongoing series for Fine Art Today, we take a longer look at the history and features of a soon-to-be-available artwork of note....

There has been an ongoing growth or revival of classicism in the art world, which often leads to the question: How does one explore...

During the 17th century, painter Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) undoubtedly mastered the art — and anatomy — of portraiture. Whether it was a wealthy...

Presenting 15 international artists showcasing their own visages and more, Gallery 25N in New York is a must-visit during December. Although it opened on December...