Important people and those who hoped that at least their image will survive the centuries, paid good money for famous artists to paint their portraits. Some of the famous portraits paintings that can be found here capture the very essence of these characters and are probably an accurate representation.
From ancient times, artists painted the portraits of their customers, but Leonardo da Vinci was among the first who created true masterpieces. Those who were lucky enough to hire him for the job are still admired by savvy art lovers, but also regular people. The famous portraits wall art brings them back in the spotlight, even though the vast majority of those who love the artwork don’t know anything about the protagonists.
The famous portraits art prints available here, range from instantly recognizable ones such as Mona Lisa or the Girl with a Pearl Earring, to some that require minimal research. Politicians and statesman tend to consider themselves more important than they truly are, but some really made a difference and changed the world for the better. Not surprisingly, some of the famous portraits artwork feature George Washington, Abraham Lincoln or Benjamin Franklin. If you prefer TV stars or contemporary celebrities, you will be thrilled to find the portraits of Marilyn Monroe or Martin Luther King.
