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 |
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![]() Painted using hand ground pigments similar to those of the early 1800's. This is a genre painting exploring the idea that all things come to an end and death is the final result of life. This original artwork (" high x " wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Oil on Canvas | 2019 |
![]() Painted in hand ground pigments same as those used in the early1800's |
Oil on Canvas | 2018 |
![]() A miniature of Lord Nelson. Done with watercolor on synthetic ivory. This original artwork (2" high x 1.5" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Watercolor and Gouache | 2016 |
![]() A miniature portrait created using several of the drawings and paintings created of her in the past, This is a water color gouache on synthetic ivory. This original artwork (1.5" high x 1 3/8" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Watercolor and Gouache | 2016 |
![]() Portrait of Napolean Bonapare. Done in graphite. The original is 11"x14" and is available framed at $200 |
Graphite Pencil | 2015 |
![]() Portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Done in graphite pencil. Original is 11" x 14" and is available for sale framed at $200 This original artwork (14" high x 11" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2015 |
![]() Portrait of King George the III of England. Done in Graphite 11" x 14" Original is available framed at $200 |
Graphite Pencil | 2015 |
![]() Portrait of Andrew Jackson showing him before becoming President. Done in graphite pencil the original is 11" x 14" and is available for sale framed at $200 This original artwork (14" high x 11" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2015 |
![]() A portrait of a British Rifleman from around 1812. The painting is done on board using hand ground oil paints made only from pigments available at the time. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Oil on Canvas | 2013 |
![]() Portrait of HG Wells, famous science fiction author. Portrait is pencil on bristol board. |
Graphite Pencil | 2011 |
![]() A drawing I created based on the recently discovered Cobbe portrait of William Shakespeare. Though the original portrait is still debated, I do not think one can imagine a better image of the Poet. This original artwork (20" high x 17" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2010 |
![]() Portrait of Charles Darwin. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Oil on Canvas | 2008 |
![]() Portrait 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 |
![]() Portrait 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 |
![]() Portrait 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 |
![]() Portrait 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 |
![]() Portrait 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 |
![]() Portrait 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 |
![]() Portrait 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 |
![]() Portrait 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. |
Graphite Pencil | 2006 |
![]() Albert 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 |
![]() Portrait of Amelia Earhart This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Graphite Pencil | 2004 |
![]() Portrait of Hubert Humphrey. Senator from Minnesota and Vice President. |
Graphite Pencil | 2004 |
![]() Portrait of Abraham Lincoln |
Graphite Pencil | 2004 |
![]() Portrait of Paul Wellstone. Former Senator of Minnesota. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! |
Color Pencil | 2004 |