25 Digital Military Portraits from Replace Face Project by Steve Payne

Replaceface is an beautiful digital painting project by Steve Payne. George Dawe was an English portrait artist who painted 329 portraits of Russian generals active during Napoleon's invasion of Russia for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia. 

Steve Payne was using digital copies of these paintings as a basis for my own work which involves incorporating my friends, family and even some celebrities into the paintings using photoshop. ABout painting: A quality canvas in a stunning ornate frame Choice of black, white, silver or gold frame Printed on 360gsm natural archival canvas UV archival pigment inks for outstanding results Fine art trade recommended satin varnish finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Replaceface project by Steve Payne?

Replaceface is a digital art project by UK artist Steve Payne. He takes digital copies of 19th-century portraits of Russian generals and uses Photoshop to replace the generals' faces with the faces of celebrities, friends and family members.

Who was George Dawe and why did he paint 329 Russian generals?

George Dawe was an English portrait artist commissioned to paint 329 portraits of Russian generals who were active during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. The paintings were created for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

How does Steve Payne blend modern faces into 19th-century paintings?

Payne works in Photoshop, carefully matching the lighting, color grading and composition of the original Dawe paintings so the modern face sits naturally in the 19th-century uniform. He selects people whose character he feels connects with the mood of the original portrait.

Can I commission a Replaceface portrait of my own?

At the time the project gained attention, Payne offered canvas prints and personal commissions through his Replaceface Tumblr, where he placed customers' faces into the historical portraits. Check his current site or social profiles for availability.