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What is the genre of Photorealism?

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What is the genre of Photorealism?
The genre of Photorealism is an art movement that emerged during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Taking its cues from Pop art, Photorealism incorporated vivid depictions of the real and the regular, from advertisements to cars to cosmetics. Artists working in this style sought to portray subjects as realistically as possible. The meaning of Photorealism evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists expanded to include younger artists experimenting with new technology. Some notable Photorealist artists include Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack and Charles Bell. Find a diverse assortment of Photorealist art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Escape - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 26 x 35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemplative monochromatic nude photograph captures a naked woman suspended in minimalist gray waters, surrounded by a constellation of air bubbles ascending toward an unseen s...
Category

2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

The Slope - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 18 x 24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Resting against the gentle gradient of sand, a naked figure finds repose where water transforms gravity and perception. The slope becomes both support and metaphor—a study in balance...
Category

2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Escape - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 18 x 24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemplative monochromatic nude photograph captures a naked woman suspended in minimalist gray waters, surrounded by a constellation of air bubbles ascending toward an unseen s...
Category

2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

No Way - black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 22x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A black and white photograph of a perfect woman's buttocks and her handcuffed hands giving a finger. Museum-quality archival pigment print on archival paper, personally signed by th...
Category

2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Still Life with Red Cherries, Original Oil painting, Contemporary Art
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Unique Work. Framed in Solid wood floater frame with white stain finish. Ready to Hang. Medium : Oil painting on wood panel. Artist : Gabriel Riesnert Subject : Cerises Rouges (Title / FR ) This original still life oil painting by Gabriel Riesnert captures the timeless beauty of ripe red cherries arranged on a delicate white plate. Painted in 2025, the artwork combines classical still life traditions with a contemporary sensibility. Created with oil on wood, this piece measures 24 x 18 cm (approximately 9.4 x 7 inches). The smooth wooden surface enhances the depth of color and texture, while the rich tones of crimson and burgundy cherries are brought to life through subtle highlights and refined brushwork. The composition balances realism and artistic expression, offering both warmth and elegance. Riesnert’s work often explores everyday objects with a poetic eye, transforming simple subjects into timeless symbols of beauty and abundance. This painting of cherries...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter Fishing - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 43" x 60"
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

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