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Photorealist Still-life Photography

PHOTOREALISM

A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and tools, like projectors and airbrushes, borrowed from the worlds of commercial art and design.

Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly, if vaguely, familiar. It’s the stuff of yellowing snapshots and fugitive memories. The bland and the garish alike flicker between crystal-clear reality and dreamy illusion, inviting the viewer to contemplate a single moment rather than igniting a story.

The virtues of the “photo” in Photorealist art — infused as they are with dazzling qualities that are easily blurred in reproduction — are as elusive as they are allusive. “Much Photorealist painting has the vacuity of proportion and intent of an idiot-savant, long on look and short on personal timbre,” John Arthur wrote (rather admiringly) in the catalogue essay for Realism/Photorealism, a 1980 exhibition at the Philbrook Museum of Art, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At its best, Photorealism is a perpetually paused tug-of-war between the sacred and the profane, the general and the specific, the record and the object.

Robert Bechtle invented Photorealism, in 1963,” says veteran art dealer Louis Meisel. “He took a picture of himself in the mirror with the car outside and then painted it. That was the first one.”

The meaning of the term, which began for Meisel as “a superficial way of defining and promoting a group of painters,” evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists slowly expanded to include younger artists who traded Rolleiflexes for 60-megapixel cameras, using advanced digital technology to create paintings that transcend the detail of conventional photographs.

On 1stDibs, the collection of Photorealist art includes work by Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack, Charles Bell and others.

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Style: Photorealist
The Beatles Guitars backstage Tokyo 1966 by Robert Whitaker
Located in Austin, US
The Beatles Guitars, backstage in Tokyo Japan in 1966 by Robert Whitaker. All limited edition prints in this collection are hand numbered and authenticated with the official Rober...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Still-life Photography

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C Print

Pop Art Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack Tarot Card, Skull Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack Rolls Royce Lady Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack "Skull & Roses" Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack Judaica Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "In My Life" Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph "Course in Miracles" Print Audrey Flack Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Queen" Audrey Flack Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack Fruits Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Time to Save" Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Leonardo's Lady" Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Royal Flush" Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and titled in ink by the artist from edition of 50 (plus proofs). Color Photo printed at CVI Lab by master printer Guy Stricherz. Published by Prestige Art Ltd. From the ...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

A Course in Miracles
Located in Fairlawn, OH
A Course in Miracles Dye transfer photograph, 1978 From: 12 Photographs: 1973-1983, Plate 7 of 12 Signed in ink Edition: 50, this example an Artist's Proof (7/10) Printer: Guy Stri...
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1970s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Dye Transfer

Time to Save
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Time to Save From: 12 Photographs: 1973-1983, Plate 8 of 12 Dye transfer photograph, 1979 Signed in ink Edition: 50, this example an Artist's Proof (7/10) Printer: Guy Stricherz Pu...
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1970s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Dye Transfer

NYBG Red Dahlias
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dancing Chrysanthemums
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sunflower New
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fly Catcher
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dancing Orchids
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lotusland Cactus
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Remembering Georgia 2
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minnesota Twins
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sunflower Study
Located in Norwalk, CT
This image is part of my Floraphilia portfolio that has been an ongoing visual exploration for over two decades. A B&W portfolio was first published in Lenswork Magazine in 2010, a s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment

Les Fleurs à la Manière de Redon #7: Anemones, circa 1998, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on panel, circa 1998. Size: 15.5 x 11.5 inches. Inscription: Signed, recto; titled in artist’s handwriting on label, verso. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, Ea...
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1990s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Oil, Panel

For Frank (Floral Bouquet with Self Portrait), 1976, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on canvas, 1976. Size: 20 x 26 inches. Inscription: Signed, titled, and dated, recto. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. IAN HORNAK ...
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1970s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Acrylic, Canvas

Summer Flowers Bouquet on Black Background, Limited Edition Still Life, Giclee
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive limited edition color Giclée print, printed on matte photographic paper. This exquisite still life photo, shows a classy bouquet beautifully lit with soft light...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Emulsion, Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée

Western Lullabys N°4, Statement Floral Art, Dramatic Realist Still Life Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Diasec® mounting is a time proven system that has set the benchmark for face mounting photographic and fine art prints. Developed in the late 1960’s Diasec® was the first system that...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Metal

The Foundry - Black and White Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
High contrast photo by Peter Stackpole (American, 1913-1997). The photo shows a hot bar of metal on a large machine, about to be worked. The metal is g...
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1930s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

Arcangelo, Interior Photography, Contemporary Artwork, Light Art Photography
Located in Deddington, GB
"An incredibly decorative villa from the 1700’s, which had been semi-restored to it’s former glory and is now awaiting it’s future. A very well known Italian composer was born nearby...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Paper, Digital Pigment

Submerge, Interior Photography, Derelict Building Artwork, Light Art Photography
Located in Deddington, GB
Submerge by Gina Soden [2020] Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look "I photographed this in an abandoned manor in the south of France. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Paper, Digital Pigment

Maquina 2
Located in New York, NY
Steve Schlackman is a lawyer by profession and a photographer by choice. Fascinated by the magical world of photography since his youth, he honed this...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Film, Digital, Photogram, Digital Pigment

FLORA ROYAL 3
Located in Deddington, GB
Allan Forsyth FLORA ROYAL 3 Limited Edition Archival Chromagenic Photographic Print Edition 12 Size: H 100cm x W 100cm x D 2cm Diasec Framed Size: H:100 cm x W:100 cm
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photogram, Archival Pigment

Two bellow a Tree Photography Paris Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Original black-white photograph, photographer Karol Kállay, picture shooted in 1966 for a German publisher / book about Paris. Signed by the author on the back.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Fiesta Photography Mexico Stamped Karol Kállay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Photography done for the publication Mexico/Volk und Welt Berlin 1968/stamped on the back with authors stamp.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Everyday
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photography belongs to a cycle of photographies of NY, published in the book "New York", Verlag und Volk, Berlin 1967. Signed by the author on the back, certificate will be inclu...
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Big Car
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photography belongs to a cycle of photographies of NY, published in the book "New York", Verlag und Volk, Berlin 1967. Signed by the author on the back, certificate will be inclu...
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Wallace Nutting Antique Hand Colored Photograph c.1910 Pencil Signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wallace Nutting Antique Hand Colored Photograph Photo dimensions 75" wide x 9.5" high The frame measures 14" wide x 18" high The pho...
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Early 20th Century Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

The "Two of Us"
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photography belongs to a cycle of photographies of NY, published in the book "New York", Verlag und Volk, Berlin 1967. Stamped by the author on the back, certificate will be incl...
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Just JAZZ
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photography on photo paper is stamped on the back by the author, certificate of origin will be added. Done in NY 1968 for a book about NY.
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Mid-20th Century Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

GENTLE SPIRIT N°10
Located in Deddington, GB
limited_edition PHOTOGRAM Archival Chromagenic Photographic Print Edition number 12 Image size: H:100 cm x W:77 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:100 cm x W:77 cm x D:2.5cm Frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Metal

Flora Odyssey No6, Allan Forsyth, Floral Photographic Print, Limited Edition Art
Located in Deddington, GB
FLORA ODYSSEY N°6 by Allan Forsyth [2021] Limited edition Archival Chromagenic Photographic Print Edition of 12 Image size: H:100 cm x W:100 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:100...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color

NYC Shopping Couple
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture is an edition ( Edit. of 50) and part of a book about NYC, which Kallay done in 1965 for a German book publisher.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Midtown Stillife
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture is a part of photographs which Kallay done in 1965 for a German book publisher about NYC.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Newport
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The NYU picture is a part of photographs done in 1965 for a German book publisher, lately a book with his photographs about NYC was published.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Early Morning
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture belongs to a set of photographs which Kallay took in 1965 for a German book publisher in NYC.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Reflection Around
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture is a part of photographs which Kallay done in 1965 for a German book publisher about NYC.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

On the Downton Shore
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture of NYU was done in 1965 as a collection of photographs for a German book editor. Later a phonebook about NYU was published.
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1960s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Spirit Away
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title: "Spirit Away" Medium: Custom Archival Pigment Print on Archival Paper Date: 2019 Dimensions: 10 x 8 in. Signed, dated and inscribed on label COA provided Multiple Sizes Available (please inquire within) Framing Available (please inquire within) Born in Córdoba, Argentina, photographer Pablo Saccinto had a unique journey to discovering his passion for photography. Before he ever picked up a camera, Saccinto studied "Dramatic Arts" at the Royal Theatre, seminary by Jolie Libois and attended the National University of Cinema and Television whilst practicing figure skating as a hobby. However, Pablo wanted his dream to became a reality. In 2009 He decided to try out and audition for Disney On Ice. One year later, Saccinto became part of the magic. Since then He had the opportunity to participate in different productions of the company as Disney on Ice presents, “Toy Story 3", "Rockin’ ever after", "Let’s Celebrate", "100 years of magic", the big phenomenon "Frozen", and his current show "Dare to Dream", traveling to over 20 countries. Some of the roles Pablo portrayed were, Le Fou from Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, and Miguel from the movie Coco Disney/Pixar. It was through his career as a figure skater that Saccinto found new opportunities in his ever-changing surroundings. Traveling around the globe and seeing all the beauty that this world has to offer opened the door to pursue photography further. Traveling has opened his mind and inspires him to photograph different cultures and even allows him to get to know himself on a before unknown level. Contemporary, contemporary art, contemporary photography, travel photography, cities, Japan, Hiroshima, urban photography, street photography, fine art, architecture, architectural photography, black and white, black and white photography, nature, nature photography, photographers, travel, Edward Weston, William Eggleston, André Kertész, Frans Lanting, Berenice Abbott, Chris Burkard...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

Itsukushima
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title: Itsukushima Medium: Custom Archival Pigment Print on Archival Paper Date: 2019 Dimensions: 10 x 8 in. Signed, dated and inscribed on label COA provided Multiple Sizes Available (please inquire within) Framing Available (please inquire within) Born in Córdoba, Argentina, photographer Pablo Saccinto had a unique journey to discovering his passion for photography. Before he ever picked up a camera, Saccinto studied "Dramatic Arts" at the Royal Theatre, seminary by Jolie Libois and attended the National University of Cinema and Television whilst practicing figure skating as a hobby. However, Pablo wanted his dream to became a reality. In 2009 He decided to try out and audition for Disney On Ice. One year later, Saccinto became part of the magic. Since then He had the opportunity to participate in different productions of the company as Disney on Ice presents, “Toy Story 3", "Rockin’ ever after", "Let’s Celebrate", "100 years of magic", the big phenomenon "Frozen", and his current show "Dare to Dream", traveling to over 20 countries. Some of the roles Pablo portrayed were, Le Fou from Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, and Miguel from the movie Coco Disney/Pixar. It was through his career as a figure skater that Saccinto found new opportunities in his ever-changing surroundings. Traveling around the globe and seeing all the beauty that this world has to offer opened the door to pursue photography further. Traveling has opened his mind and inspires him to photograph different cultures and even allows him to get to know himself on a before unknown level. Contemporary, contemporary art, contemporary photography, travel photography, cities, Japan, Hiroshima, urban photography, street photography, fine art, architecture, architectural photography, black and white, black and white photography, nature, nature photography, photographers, travel, Edward Weston, William Eggleston, André Kertész, Frans Lanting, Berenice Abbott, Chris Burkard...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

"Glass of Milk with Bottle" Modern Photography Still-Life Food
Located in Wellesley, MA
"I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Food Bouquet #1" Still-Life Contemporary Photography Purple Fruit and Flowers
Located in Wellesley, MA
"I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Still Life of White Eggplants and Olive Oil" Modern Photography Still-Life Food
Located in Wellesley, MA
"I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Three Pears and a Bowl
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Tablescape - Lillet and Chicharron" Modern Still-Life Photography Food
Located in Wellesley, MA
I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ac...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Cut Food - Donuts and Coffee" Modern Photography Food Still-Life Pop Art
Located in Wellesley, MA
"I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Food Bouquet #2' Playful elegant still life food photograph in green and white
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Food Bouquet #2" Archival Pigment Print Photograph, Edition 10, 16 1/2 x 23 1/4 Inches Sheet Size. Humorous and elegant, this fanciful composition of green vegetables in glass...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Still Life of Yellow Watermelon" Modern Still-Life Food Photography
Located in Wellesley, MA
"I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Cut Food - Cereal" Modern Photography Food Still-Life with Pop Sensibility
Located in Wellesley, MA
"I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Photorealist still-life photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist still-life photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add still-life photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of red, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Audrey Flack, Beth Galton, Karol Kallay, and Allan Forsyth. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Photorealist still-life photography, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $27,600, while the average work sells for $2,500.

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