Smithsonian Institution
Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits
Biographical portraits of African Americans involved in the struggle for civil rights and equality, from the time of Frederick Douglass forward. Learn about the contributions of Edmonia Lewis, Sojourner Truth, Edward Bannister, Octavius...
Other
Close Up
A slide show of "big head" photography by Martin Schoeller. Famous faces include American celebs like Brad Pitt and Brittany Spears mixed in with some unknown strangers.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: The Real Madame De Pompadour
This famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour proudly sits in the National Gallery in London. But who was this woman? The truth is told in this collection feature.
Tate
Tate: Artist's Study of the "Portrait of Mme Gautreau"
A reproduction of a study made by John Singer Sargent in preparation for painting his famous "Portrait of Mme Gautreau." The "Portrait of Mme Gautreau," or, as it is more commonly called, "Madame X," closely parallels the finished portrait.
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries: Alex Katz
It's not the style in which he paints that is most talked about, it's the size. Katz likes to paint life-size representations of artists and their companions as can be seen in his "Pas de Deux Suite."
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Giulio Clovio
This site from the Web Gallery of Art contains information about El Greco's painting "Portrait of Giulio Clovio." Also includes a copy of the painting.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart
Five famous portraits done by Gilbert Stuart including George Washington and John Adams. Click on the painting to find an explanation and brief analysis.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart Paints the First Five Presidents
Gilbert Stuart was commissioned to paint the portraits of our nation's first five presidents. Read a little bit about the history of this set and see details of the images.