The world of Profile PortraitsThe profile reduces the face to a decisive line: forehead, nose, lips and chin become an architecture capable of signifying power, absence or meditation.
Antiquity -20th centuryLong history of the profile
Medal, study, portraitThree major functions
Side silhouetteCommon formal principle
300,000 300,000Works created by the artists represented - combined overall estimate
Hand paintedReal oil painting, no print.
Formats of your choiceA composition adapted to the dimensions ordered.
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From Antiquity to modernity · Silhouette, memory and interiority
The profile reduces the face to a decisive line: forehead, nose, lips and chin become an architecture capable of signifying power, absence or meditation.
The profile portrait has an older history than the modern painted portrait. Inherited from ancient coins, medals and effigies, it returns forcefully to Renaissance Italy, where the clear silhouette combines dynastic identity, memory and humanist ideal. Federico da Montefeltro by Piero della Francesca is one of the most famous models: the face stands out like a living medal in front of a territorial landscape. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the profile changed function. It becomes a study, a domestic moment, a figure absorbed in reading, a dancer captured in movement or an instrument of introspection. At Soutine, the line can twist under expressive intensity; in Helene Schjerfbeck, two juxtaposed faces measure proximity and distance; in Ismael Nery, the profile dialogues with the soul and the symbolic construction of identity. This collection therefore crosses several uses of the same constraint: showing only one side of the face to suggest what remains invisible. The "Profile Portraits" selection notably compares Profile and Soul and Woman in Profile (1937). Its reading favors the material.
The profile seems less visible, but this restraint produces another depth: the silhouette becomes the sensitive border between appearance and inner life.
Course & style
Journey, subjects and pictorial language
Setting authority over currency
The profile makes the face immediately identifiable and reproducible. This milestone sheds light on the "Profile Portraits" collection by favoring the material.
Reinventing the medal in painting
Italian courts combine resemblance, territory and dynastic memory.
Explore interiority
Studies, modern scenes and expressive distortions free the profile of its official function.
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Decisive outline
A single line organizes forehead, nose, mouth and chin. This line guides a reading of "Profile Portraits" centered on the material.
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Looking off-camera
The eye does not meet the viewer and opens a mental space.
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Active background
Landscape, color or void measure the distance between figure and world.
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Identity retained
The side view protects part of the model while making its silhouette memorable.
Explore by universe
Four powers of the side face
Authority, study, movement and interiority show why the profile remains an inexhaustible form.
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Official identity
The silhouette asserts rank, lineage and permanence.
For power. Reading "Profile Portraits" through the material.Study02
The observed shape
The profile simplifies volumes and draws the painter's gaze.
For drawingMovement03
The face crossed
Dancer, walker or reader remain absorbed in their action.
For nowSoul04
The Interior Space
The look away allows moderns to suggest thought, solitude or dream.
For psychologyBrazilian modernism05
Profile and soul
Ismael Nery combines profile and soul in a symbolic search for divided identity.
Landmark work of Profile Portraits193706
Woman in Profile (1937)
Soutine distorts the female silhouette to make the profile an expressive tension rather than a stable outline.
Landmark work of Profile Portraits
Works to discover
Four profiles, four centuries of sensitivity
Ismael Nery, Soutine and Schjerfbeck open the selection with faces where the lateral line becomes personal language.
Each painting is made in oil on canvas by a specialized artist, then checked with you before shipping.
From the work to your interior
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Choice of workSubject, orientation and dimensions adapted to your wall.
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Oil paintingManual production, layer after layer.
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Photo validationYou examine the finished table.
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RetouchingAdjustments remain possible before sending.
Each reproduction is unique. Slight variations of touch and material testify to the painter's manual work.
Choose wisely
Choose a profile portrait
Leave space in front of the model's eyes. A vertical format, a thin frame and a slightly off-center hanging will reinforce the direction of the silhouette.
Frequently asked questions
Before choosing your Profile Portraits
Are reproductions painted with oil paint?
Yes. Each reproduction is hand painted in oil on canvas, without printing.
How to restore the material in a reproduction of Profile Portraits?
The painter uses the composition, values, colors and materials visible in the chosen work of the Profile Portraits collection, with particular attention paid to the material.
Can I order a work of Profile Portraits in a custom format?
Yes. The dimensions are adapted respecting the proportions and balance of the selected work.
How do I validate my reproduction of Profile Portraits?
Detailed photographs are sent before shipping; you can request edits before sending.
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Are the reproductions hand-painted?
Yes, our reproductions are oil paintings on canvas by experienced artists. Each canvas is hand-painted, not printed.
Can I request touch-ups?
Yes. Before shipping, we send you a photo of the completed painting. You can then request adjustments if necessary.
How long does it take to receive the canvas?
The time depends on the format and complexity of the artwork. The painting generally takes several weeks, then the canvas is shipped with tracking.
Can I order a custom size?
Yes, you can choose a standard format or request a custom size adapted to your space.
Are the paintings delivered framed?
Depending on the options available, the canvas can be delivered alone, mounted on a stretcher, or prepared for framing. Details are indicated on the product page.
Can I send my own image?
Yes. You can send us an image, a museum reference, the name of an artwork, or a photo to request a custom reproduction.
Guide to the Profile portraits collection
Some guidelines for choosing a reproduction from this collection, comparing similar styles, and preparing your order.
Why choose a reproduction from this collection?
This selection brings together artworks designed for art lovers who want to recapture the spirit of a famous painting in a hand-painted canvas. Each reproduction can be adapted to the desired format and validated by photo before shipping.
A canvas prepared for your home
The available formats allow the artwork to be adapted to a living room, bedroom, office, or a more specific decorative project. The painting is executed in oil on canvas with particular attention to colors, textures, and overall balance.
Touch‑ups and custom requests
If you are looking for a similar artwork, a similar artist, or a specific format, you can ask for advice. Reproductions can be adjusted before shipping thanks to photo validation.
