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Who was a German artist who painted realistic portraits?
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Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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"L'Hiver a Paris" original etching on japon paper
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching and drypoint with aquatint and roulette. This is an exquisite impression on japon paper, of what is arguably the most famous Felix Buhot etching. Executed in...
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1880s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Garden peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
A lush bouquet of soft pink peonies is gracefully arranged in a clear glass vase, set against a deep cherry-hued background. Delicate petals have gently fallen onto a weathered woode...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wikiva Basin, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This oil painting captures the quiet beauty of a Florida marsh. Palm trees and billowing clouds add depth and balance to the composition. Artist Kent Sullivan u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
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Oil
"Sous l'averse" original etching and aquatint
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching and aquatint with drypoint. Catalogue reference Bourcard/Goodfriend 154. This work is also known as "Le petit enterrement". Printed in 1902 on laid paper and...
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Early 1900s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching, Aquatint
Sparrow-hawk Bird Watercolor on Paper Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
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Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan,
Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Year: 2025
Style: Classic Art
Title: Sparrow-hawk
Size: 12 x 16 i...
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2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Study of a Goat's Head" Frans Lebret (Dutch, 1820-1909)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Study of a Goat"
Frans Lebret (Netherlands, 1820-1909)
Oil on paper on wood panel
9 x 10 (13 1/2 x 14 1/4 frame) inches
Initialled lower right
This is a simply stunning and deeply ...
Category
1870s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Wood Panel
