Portfolio: Historical Portraits by Zahradka Art
There are many amazing and inspiring people throughout history. People who actually existed and made a difference in the world. When creating an historical piece, we look towards those people of courage, strength, and imagination, involved in the arts, sciences and politics. We comb through many old photos and images looking for just the right look, the one that captures the subject's personality. We pay close attention to historical details to create the most accurate and pleasing portrait possible.
This list of artworks is sortable — click on the header to sort the list! Larger images of all artworks are available. Click on the thumbnails for more information.
| Title / Description | Medium | Year |
|---|---|---|
DarwinPortrait of Charles Darwin. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Oil on Canvas | 2008 |
Master FunakoshiPortrait of Gichin Funakoshi, Funakoshi is the founder of modern Shotokan Karate. He developed the style and teaching methods still in use today. |
Graphite Pencil | 2008 |
Annie OakleyPortrait of Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Mosey), the famous sharpshooter and touring member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show from 1885 until 1901. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
Jules VernePortrait of pioneering science fiction author Jules Verne, the writer behind classic novels Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days. Popularly known as the "Father of Science Fiction." This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
Charles DickensPortrait of famous Victorian author Charles Dickens. Author of "Our Mutual Friend", "David Copperfield" and the creator of characters such as the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge, among many others. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
HoudiniPortrait of famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. The Hungarian-born magician is widely considered the greatest escapologist ever, but also gained great fame from his efforts in debunking spirit mediums! This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
Mark TwainPortrait of author Mark Twain, the curmudgeonly American author also known by his birth name, Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Best known for his novels "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and it's companion "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", but also well known for biting wit and incisive satire. This original artwork (20" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
The PiperPortrait of highland bagpiper from turn of the century. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
GandhiPortrait of Mohandas Gandhi, also known as Mahatma - "great soul." Mahatma Gandhi was the author of the non-violent philosophy Satyagraha, a philosophy of passive, peaceful resistance to evil. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
Albert EinsteinAlbert sits with his hands clasped in front of him, looking both thoughtful and knowing This original artwork (16" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2004 |
AmeliaPortrait of Amelia Earhart This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2004 |
Hubert HumphreyPortrait of Hubert Humphrey. Senator from Minnesota and Vice President. |
Graphite Pencil | 2004 |
Mr. LincolnPortrait of Abraham Lincoln |
Graphite Pencil | 2004 |
Paul WellstonePortrait of Paul Wellstone. Former Senator of Minnesota. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Color Pencil | 2004 |