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Discover contemporary Portrait Photographs on Artmajeur

Contemporary portrait photographs are a type of original artwork that captures the essence of a person or group in a still image. They are created using various supports such as canvas, metal, or paper, and are often printed on high-quality materials like fine art paper or archival ink. What makes contemporary portrait photographs unique is the ability of the photographer to capture the subject’s personality and emotions in a single frame. These photographs are often more than just a simple likeness of a person; they are a visual representation of their innermost self.

Photography,  35.4x23.6 in
Paris Jump Photography, 35.4x23.6 in
©2018 Isshogai Artist represented by Galerie Sentiments

Origins and History

Contemporary portrait photography has its roots in the early days of photography, when the first permanent photographs were produced in the mid-19th century. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that portrait photography really came into its own as an art form.

Photography,  31.5x39.4 in
La danseuse 3/3 Photography, 31.5x39.4 in
©2024 Bettina Dupont

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary portrait photographs have undergone a significant evolution in recent years, with the use of digital technology and new techniques resulting in a fresh and innovative approach to portrait photography. This has led to a surge in interest in contemporary portrait photography, with collectors and art enthusiasts alike keen to explore the latest trends and styles.

Photography,  17x25 in
Mother and Daughter. Photography, 17x25 in
©2017 Dmitry Ersler

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary portrait photography has evolved into a captivating art form, with numerous artists pushing the limits of creativity and expression. Among them are:

  1. Cindy Sherman: Known for her self-portraits that explore the complexities of gender, identity, and representation, Sherman is a renowned contemporary portrait photographer. Her works often feature exaggerated characters and settings, challenging the viewer’s assumptions and expectations.

  2. Annie Leibovitz: With a career spanning over four decades, Leibovitz is one of the most influential portrait photographers of our time. Her iconic images of celebrities and public figures capture their personalities and essence, while also revealing her own artistic vision.

  3. Nan Goldin: Goldin’s intimate portraits of her friends and lovers have become synonymous with the raw, emotional quality of contemporary portrait photography. Her photographs often depict moments of vulnerability and intimacy, creating a powerful connection between the subject and the viewer.

  4. Richard Avedon: Avedon’s innovative approach to portraiture revolutionized the field of photography. His minimalist, black-and-white images of celebrities and models are both timeless and modern, capturing the essence of his subjects with unmatched precision.

  5. Wolfgang Tillmans: Known for his experimental approach to photography, Tillmans’ portraits often blur the line between reality and abstraction. His use of unconventional techniques and materials creates a unique visual language that challenges our perception of the human form.

From exploring themes of identity and representation to capturing raw emotion and intimacy, these contemporary portrait photographers continue to push the boundaries of the art form, inspiring new generations of artists to come.

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Ki Photography, 27.6x19.7 in
©2019 Klara Stojanikova

Notable contemporary Portrait Photographs

"Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I" by Gustav Klimt, created in 1907, is a masterful portrait of a wealthy Viennese woman. The painting features a strikingly beautiful Adele, with her serene expression and the intricate gold patterns that surround her.

"Untitled (Portrait of Ross in L.A.)" by Felix Gonzalez-Torres, produced in 1991, is a touching tribute to the artist’s partner who died of AIDS. The photograph depicts Ross, lying in bed, with his eyes closed and a serene look on his face. The intimate moment captured in the photograph is both beautiful and heart-wrenching.

"Cindy Sherman" by Cindy Sherman, taken in 1977, is one of the artist’s most famous self-portraits. In the photograph, Sherman has transformed herself into a Hollywood starlet with a blonde wig, bright red lipstick, and a sultry gaze. The photograph challenges traditional notions of beauty and femininity.

"The Afghan Girl" by Steve McCurry, taken in 1984, is a portrait of a young Afghan refugee. The photograph became famous for the striking green eyes and haunting expression of the girl, whose identity was unknown for many years. The photograph has since become an iconic representation of the struggles of refugees worldwide.

"Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" by Frida Kahlo, created in 1940, is a powerful self-portrait that captures the artist’s pain and suffering. The painting features Kahlo with a thorn necklace around her neck, a symbol of her physical and emotional pain, and a hummingbird hovering in front of her face, representing life and vitality.

"Portrait of Dora Maar" by Pablo Picasso, painted in 1937, depicts the artist’s lover and muse. The painting features a distorted and fragmented representation of Dora, with multiple views of her face and body. The painting is a powerful example of Picasso’s ability to deconstruct and reassemble the human form.

"Arnolfini Portrait" by Jan van Eyck, created in 1434, is a famous portrait of a wealthy couple. The painting features the couple standing together, with intricate details such as the chandelier, the dog at their feet, and the convex mirror in the background. The painting is a masterpiece of Flemish art, with its attention to detail and realism.

"Self-Portrait" by Vincent van Gogh, painted in 1889, is a poignant self-portrait that captures the artist’s inner turmoil. The painting features van Gogh with a bandaged ear, a result of his self-mutilation, and a somber expression on his face. The painting is a powerful reminder of the artist’s struggles with mental illness.

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Photography titled "Paris Jump" by Isshogai, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Paris Jump - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2018 by Isshogai - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, Paris, mode, fashion, eiffel tower

Isshogai

"Paris Jump"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,622.83
Photography titled "Ki" by Klara Stojanikova, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ki - Photography, 27.6x19.7 in ©2019 by Klara Stojanikova - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, digital portrait photography, black and white photography, fineart photography portrait

Klara Stojanikova

"Ki"

Photography | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,718.69
Photography titled "Woman under black v…" by Alex Grear, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Woman under black veil - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2020 by Alex Grear - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, nude, moonlight, minimal, figure, conceptual, color, cold, woman, veil, snow, portrait

Alex Grear

"Woman under black veil"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,346.63
Photography titled "Summertime sadness" by Cyrille Mulot, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Summertime sadness - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2020 by Cyrille Mulot - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, doré, jaune, portrait, femme, veuve, jaune et noir, voile, crépuscule, cyrille mulot, romantique, triste, mélancolique

Cyrille Mulot

"Summertime sadness"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$1,623.94
Photography titled "Deseos" by Jorge Kánovas, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Deseos - Photography, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Jorge Kánovas - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, retrato, mujer, girl, portrait

Jorge Kánovas

"Deseos"

Photography | 27.6x19.7 in

$855.32
Photography titled "Mother Earth" by Irina Bekker, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Mother Earth - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2020 by Irina Bekker - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, статуя, венера, беременность, рождение, тело, ассоциация, мифология, образ матери, женщина, роды, черно белое, контраст, любовь, счастье, эротика, природа, глина, скульптура, жизнь

Irina Bekker

"Mother Earth"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$852
Photography titled "La petroleuse" by Philippe Reynaud, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
La petroleuse - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Philippe Reynaud - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Women Portraits, flamenco, flamenca, danse, petroleuse, gitane, noir et blanc, fusil

Philippe Reynaud

"La petroleuse"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,088.17
Photography titled "(ne pas) Faire Face…" by Aurélia Cheret, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
(ne pas) Faire Face, 2 - Photography, 15.8x11.8 in ©2022 by Aurélia Cheret - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Women Portraits, noir et blanc, portrait, femme, cercle, rond, graphique, surréaliste

Aurélia Cheret

"(ne pas) Faire Face, 2"

Photography | 15.8x11.8 in

$200.82
Photography titled "In the Light of Tra…" by Grigore Roibu, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
In the Light of Tradition - Photography, 25.6x39.4 in ©2017 by Grigore Roibu - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, portrait, woman, traditional, room, house, windows, ray, icon, indoor, color, fineart, romanian, costume, beauty, folk

Grigore Roibu

"In the Light of Tradition"

Photography | 25.6x39.4 in

$2,201.86
Photography titled "L’Hiver d’une Vie" by Bastien Galiana, Original Artwork, Analog photography
L’Hiver d’une Vie - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2022 by Bastien Galiana - Men portraits, Film, Negative Lab Pro, portrait, homme, portrait d'homme, personne, age, personne âgée, noir et blanc, Sagesse, barbe, argentique, kodak, tmax

Bastien Galiana

"L’Hiver d’une Vie"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,892.38
$1,615.07
Photography titled "Rainbow Girl" by Ivan Cheremisin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Rainbow Girl - Photography, 46.9x33.1 in ©2024 by Ivan Cheremisin - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Women Portraits, Sunset, rainbow, woman, portrait, multiple exposure, double exposure, surrealism, art, mountains, tropics

Ivan Cheremisin

"Rainbow Girl"

Photography | 46.9x33.1 in

$1,082
Photography titled "Ski on Sand" by Simple-T, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ski on Sand - Photography, 17.7x11.8 in ©2015 by Simple-T - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Women Portraits, redcape, swimmsuit, skipools, divemask

Simple-T

"Ski on Sand"

Photography | 17.7x11.8 in

$803.1
Photography titled "La danseuse 3/3" by Bettina Dupont, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
La danseuse 3/3 - Photography, 31.5x39.4 in ©2024 by Bettina Dupont - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, robe bleu, femme, boite bijou, féminin, luxe, or, france

Bettina Dupont

"La danseuse 3/3"

Photography | 31.5x39.4 in

$8,912.82
Photography titled "Triptyque Voyage in…" by Alexandre Maelst, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Triptyque Voyage intérieur - Photography, 16.5x23.4 in ©2023 by Alexandre Maelst - Classicism, classicism-933, Portrait, Femmes, Portrait, Flash, Argentique

Alexandre Maelst

"Triptyque Voyage intérieur"

Photography | 16.5x23.4 in

$4,141.54
Photography titled "Greca" by Lídia Vives, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Greca - Photography, 23.6x21.7 in ©2019 by Lídia Vives - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, blue, pink, white, grece, classic, green

Lídia Vives

"Greca"

Photography | 23.6x21.7 in

$1,532.98
Photography titled "LAMIA NO. 05" by Ciro Ayala (KIR), Original Artwork, Digital Photography
LAMIA NO. 05 - Photography, 39.4x39.4 in ©2023 by Ciro Ayala (KIR) - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, lamia, entity, devil, spirit, witch, witchcraft, possession, exorcism, beauty, woman, female, brunette

Ciro Ayala (KIR)

"LAMIA NO. 05"

Photography | 39.4x39.4 in

$3,764
Photography titled "Woman with red mask" by Jochen Cerny, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Woman with red mask - Photography, 31.5x31.5 in ©2024 by Jochen Cerny - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Women Portraits, woman, pop art, red, mask, red mask, beautiful, digital, digital art

Jochen Cerny

"Woman with red mask"

Photography | 31.5x31.5 in

$3,022.93
Photography titled "Serie Colors Of Son…" by Sonia Lebedeva, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Serie Colors Of Sonia PH11 - Photography, 11.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Sonia Lebedeva - Illustration, illustration-600, Portrait

Sonia Lebedeva

"Serie Colors Of Sonia PH11"

Photography | 11.8x15.8 in

$2,003.31
Photography titled "Inward Gaze" by Melina Zauber, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
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Inward Gaze - Photography, 14.4x27.6 in ©2022 by Melina Zauber - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits

Melina Zauber

"Inward Gaze"

Photography | 14.4x27.6 in

$1,692.72
Photography titled "The High Priestess" by Mathilde Oscar, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The High Priestess - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2022 by Mathilde Oscar - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits

Mathilde Oscar

"The High Priestess"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,085.96
Photography titled "Components in red 2" by Tania Serket, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Components in red 2 - Photography, 16.9x11.8 in ©2024 by Tania Serket - Fauvism, fauvism-942, Women Portraits, portrait, still life, red, colorful, fantasy, surrealistic, woman, human, dance, body, fashion

Tania Serket

"Components in red 2"

Photography | 16.9x11.8 in

$694.39
Photography titled "Scent of Austin 080…" by Ziesook You, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Scent of Austin 08092023R - Photography, 20x20 in ©2023 by Ziesook You - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Women Portraits, floral, portrait, pink, surreal, women, figure

Ziesook You

"Scent of Austin 08092023R"

Photography | 20x20 in

$695
Photography titled "La délicate" by Clara Diebler, Original Artwork, Analog photography Mounted on Metal
La délicate - Photography, 17.7x11.8 in ©2024 by Clara Diebler - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Women Portraits, black and white, portrait, women, double exposure, flower, femme

Clara Diebler

"La délicate"

Photography | 17.7x11.8 in

$855.23
Photography titled "The Rijksmuseum in…" by Richard Silver, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam - Photography, 40x60 in ©2018 by Richard Silver - Classicism, classicism-933, Celebrity Portraits, Museum, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, Art, Rembrandt, Painter, Famous, History, Europe, Travel, Classic, people

Richard Silver

"The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam"

Photography | 40x60 in

$1,390
Photography titled "Mother and Daughter." by Dmitry Ersler, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Mother and Daughter. - Photography, 17x25 in ©2017 by Dmitry Ersler - Classicism, classicism-933, Portrait, Daughter, Poolside, Surreal, Twilight, Serene, Family, Mother, Kid, Dusk, Apprehension, Uncertainty

Dmitry Ersler

"Mother and Daughter."

Photography | 17x25 in

$1,683
Photography titled "Disintegration (Dib…" by Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics), Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mou…
Disintegration (Dibond 120 x 80 cm) - Photography, 47.2x31.5 in ©2023 by Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics) - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Portrait, dark, art, artistique, femme, portrait, photographie, corps, conceptuel

Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics)

"Disintegration (Dibond 120 x 80 cm)"

Photography | 47.2x31.5 in

$1,845.96
Photography titled "Dancing gypsy" by Jarek Sieczkowski, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography Mounted on Other rigi…
Dancing gypsy - Photography, 47.2x47.2 in ©2023 by Jarek Sieczkowski - Classicism, classicism-933, Women Portraits, gypsy woman, dance, traffic, dynamic, vigor, spirit

Jarek Sieczkowski

"Dancing gypsy"

Photography | 47.2x47.2 in

$6,218.46
Photography titled "NON SOLO VAPORE" by Gianni Boattini, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
NON SOLO VAPORE - Photography, 15.8x11.8 in ©2019 by Gianni Boattini - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits

Gianni Boattini

"NON SOLO VAPORE"

Photography | 15.8x11.8 in

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Photography titled "Looking for..." by Martin Wieland, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Looking for... - Photography, 59.1x39.4 in ©2014 by Martin Wieland - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, woman, mercedes, fun, color, sensual, lifestyle

Martin Wieland

"Looking for..."

Photography | 59.1x39.4 in

$5,502.8
Photography titled "COPS" by Romain Berger, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Other rigid panel
COPS - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2024 by Romain Berger - Figurative, figurative-594, Men portraits

Romain Berger

"COPS"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$646.69
Photography titled "The resigniation of…" by Emmanuel Passeleu, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The resigniation of Christ - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2024 by Emmanuel Passeleu - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait, portrait, religious, christ, chritianity, christian, self portrait, nude, male, bright dark, chiaroscuro, resignation, jesus, dark

Emmanuel Passeleu

"The resigniation of Christ"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$968.38
Photography titled "Cassée" by Laurie Plaquet (La Photografolle), Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
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Cassée - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2020 by Laurie Plaquet (La Photografolle) - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Portrait, dépression, symptôme physique, douleurs, espoir, maladie mentale, santé mentale

Laurie Plaquet (La Photografolle)

"Cassée"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$377.15
Photography titled "L'Ombre et la Lumiè…" by François Maurel, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
L'Ombre et la Lumière - Photography, 23.6x35.4 in ©2018 by François Maurel - Figurative, figurative-594, Kid portaits

François Maurel

"L'Ombre et la Lumière"

Photography | 23.6x35.4 in

$917.35
Photography titled "DEEP MIST" by Élodie Chapuis, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
DEEP MIST - Photography, 17.7x11.8 in ©2023 by Élodie Chapuis - Women Portraits

Élodie Chapuis

"DEEP MIST"

Photography | 17.7x11.8 in

$344.98
Photography titled "Grand Angle" by Luz, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Grand Angle - Photography, 17.7x11.8 in ©2010 by Luz - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Women Portraits, baroque, lingerie, scène d'intérieur, portrait

Luz

"Grand Angle"

Photography | 17.7x11.8 in

$1,384.34
Photography titled "specchio" by Carlo Cristani Amista', Original Artwork, Analog photography
specchio - Photography, 19x13 in ©1973 by Carlo Cristani Amista' - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, Donna, ritratto, specchio, cappello

Carlo Cristani Amista'

"specchio"

Photography | 19x13 in

$2,815.28

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