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What is a Photorealistic artist?
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A Photorealistic artist is an artist whose work reflects the characteristics of the Photorealist art movement. A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop art predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and commercial art and design tools, like projectors and airbrushes. Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly familiar. Some well-known Photorealist artists include Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack and Charles Bell. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Photorealist art.
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Waves of Freedom
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Waves of Freedom" captures the moment when water washes away all constraints and expectations, allowing the soul to breathe freely. Each brushstroke symbolizes the journey toward in...
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
DIVE
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Be like water, my friend" by Bruce Lee.
When Lee said "be like water," he called upon people to embrace flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. He asserted ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Fishing - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 43" x 60"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Winter Fishing by Alex Sher presents a striking underwater nude photograph featuring a young naked woman entangled in fishing nets beneath dark waters. The monochromatic palette crea...
Category
2010s Photorealist Nude Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
CRYSTAL WAVE
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Crystal Wave" embodies the romantic beauty of nature. A majestic wave unfolds across the panel like a living crystal, its elegant curves gently caressing the shore. Within its trans...
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Modern fine art nature sea beach photo on matte premium paper "Yellow buoys"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Yellow buoys" (2025)
Medium: Archival pigment print on premium matte photo paper
Dimensions: 20 x 27 cm / 7.8 x 10.6 inches (unframed)
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Signed on the b...
Category
2010s Photorealist Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
No Way - black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 35x55"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A black and white photograph of a perfect woman's buttocks and cuffed hands giving a finger.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print.
P...
Category
2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment