Jenness Cortez Art
Jenness Cortez is a distinguished figure in the contemporary revival of classical realist painting. In her work, Cortez plays author, architect, visual journalist, art historian, curator and pundit to help open our eyes to what we might otherwise have overlooked or taken for granted. Each painting presents a specific theme, mixing straightforward cues and obscure illusions, complemented by references to other artists' lives and times. Each of her works touches upon important questions about the nature of painting and the significance of art objects and presents subtle shades of meaning that invite contemplation. Cortez has been exhibiting her work since 1975 and has had more than 40 solo shows throughout the United States. Her work is in numerous public and private collections, including those of President Ronald Reagan, President Bill Clinton, Governor George Pataki, Governor Hugh Carey, Queen Elizabeth II, the New York State Museum, Skidmore College and SUNY Empire State College.
20th Century American Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil
1980s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Canvas, Oil
1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Canvas, Oil
1970s Jenness Cortez Art
Lithograph
2010s Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic, Panel, Birch
2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Mahogany, Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Mahogany, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Lithograph
2010s Jenness Cortez Art
Birch, Acrylic, Panel
2010s Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic, Panel, Birch
2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic, Mahogany
2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic, Mahogany
2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic, Mahogany
2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic, Mahogany
2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Panel, Oil
2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic, Mahogany
1860s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil
Early 1900s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil
2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil
1960s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil, Canvas
Early 1900s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil, Canvas
Early 2000s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil
1860s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil, Wood Panel
Early 1900s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Canvas, Oil
1860s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil, Laid Paper
1960s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Oil
2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Acrylic
1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Lithograph
1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art
Lithograph