Only two complete collections of official presidential portraits exist—one is held privately by the White House, the other is available to the public at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in ...

Charles Edwards painted his interpretations of canvases by Anthony van Dyck for the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “I Puritani.” Then he visited the Met Museum to see the original.

In modern portrait photography, the real magic often happens after you press the shutter. The camera captures expression, ...

After a dramatic new portrait of King Charles III caused a stir around the world earlier this week, many art experts are weighing in with their opinions about the painting. The bold portrait, painted ...

PARIS (AP) — A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had remained out of view for more than eight decades sold Friday at auction for 32 million euros (about $37 ...

Today, the White House released Melania Trump’s official portrait. The image, which will be used in an official capacity for the next four years (and beyond), depicts the First Lady looking directly ...

There’s no single definition for what makes a great portrait lens, but the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art ticks all the boxes and is relatively affordable, to boot. With excellent sharpness and minimal ...

When Vincent Van Gogh was low on money he took to painting on both sides of the canvas, but over the years some of his reverse side paintings were covered up and lost. Now, another of his hidden ...

President Trump doesn’t appear to be a fan of Colorado Springs artist Sarah Boardman, or at least her portrait of him hanging in the Colorado Capitol for nearly six years. Trump trashed the image in a ...

Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin celebrated the unveiling of the Governor’s official portrait Monday.

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...