Photorealist More Art
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
Seanergy I -original modern realism waterscape painting -contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Seanergy I" captures the visceral power of a wave mid-crash, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aguas Cristalinas -original modern realism waterscape painting -contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Alina Hubarenko’s “Aguas Cristalinas” mesmerizes with its port...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sand Dunes -original realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Sand Dunes by Olga Calado takes the viewer on a visual journey ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seanergy II -original modern realism waterscape painting -contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Seanergy II" offers a stunning meditation on light and water, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Shore-original realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. The Shore by Olga Calado captures the fleeting moment when the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Edge of Reality VII-original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
The concluding artwork in the series, "At the Edge of Reality ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
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By Michael Ward
Located in East Hampton, NY
Acrylic Canvas 20x16
Photo Realism
2018
The largest and last in a series of paintings of this southern California icon.
About the Artist:
Michael Ward began his artistic career do...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Golden Hour at The harbour-original realism seascape-still life oil painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
"Golden Hour at The Harbour" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Still life with citrus-original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Step into a moment frozen in time with "Still Life with Citrus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Canadian Perennials -original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
“Canadian Perennials” by Ann Goldberg is a masterful display o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hotchkiss Storm" contemporary realist Northeastern U.S. water and landscape
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Hotchkiss Storm" is a contemporary realist Northeastern U.S. water and landscape.
Frame Dimensions 14 x 16 inches
Edward Minoff Graduated with honors from NYU's Tisch School of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Reeds by the Shore - original realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Reeds by the Shore by Olga Calado evokes a sense of calm and qu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tomatoes - Still Life, Fruit & Vegetables, South Africa, Realistic
By Mark Midgley
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Tomatoes by Mark Midgley. Original Oil on Canvas.
The Cape Town artist, Mark Midgley, is originally from Leeds in the UK. He moved to South Africa in 1979, where he started a silk...
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Azure Tempest -original modern realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
In "Azure Tempest," Lia Madsen presents a breathtaking vista o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Life belt-original hyperrealism modern water oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
"Life Belt" by Alina Hubarenko is an entrancing original oil p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Boxfish and Great Dane - Figurative Animal Painting Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel is an artist, a musician and an author. He has studied music at Boston University, Mannes College of Music, the Juilliard School (Doctorate), and art at the Boston Mus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sommer’s Glow -original realism modern seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
"Sommer's Glow" captures the essence of a tranquil seaside mom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Picturing America (monograph hand signed by BOTH Chuck Close and Richard Estes)
Located in New York, NY
Chuck Close, Richard Estes
Picturing America (hand signed by both Chuck Close and Richard Estes), 2009
Hardback Monograph (hand signed by Chuck Close a...
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Glistening Grapes -original hyper-realism fruit oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
“Glistening Grapes” by Ann Goldberg is a mesmerizing explorati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Edge of Reality IV- original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
This oil on linen creation measures 40x40 cm and bears the tit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Plums - Still Life Original Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic style. He paints realistic imagery based on real world inspirations. His paintings show that the everyday object can be f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
At the Edge of Reality VI -original-still life painting, modern realism seascape
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Expanding the canvas to a generous 70x70 cm for "At the Edge o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Green Glow of the Sea-original realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
In "Green Glow of the Sea," Lia Madsen transports viewers to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lullaby-original modern seascape Hyper realism oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Christopher Witchall's "Lullaby" gently whispers the serenity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherries in Glass Bowl -original realism fruit oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
“Cherries in Glass Bowl” by Ann Goldberg is a stunning example...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Book: Chuck Close Life (hand signed by both Chuck Close and Christopher Finch)
By Chuck Close
Located in New York, NY
Chuck Close Life (hand signed by both Chuck Close and Christopher Finch), 2010
Hardback monograph with dust jacket
Hand signed by both Chuck Close and Christopher Finch on the title ...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
Audrey Flack On Painting (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack)
By Audrey Flack
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Flack
Audrey Flack On Painting (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack), 1981
Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack)
...
Category
1980s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Vase of Spring Light -original realism still life oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Vase of Spring Light by Ann Goldberg captures the vibrant cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunkissed Peaches -original hyper-realism fruit oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
“Sunkissed Peaches” by Ann Goldberg is a radiant example of co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Succession Study" hyperrealist seascape of Atlantic Ocean breaking on the beach
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Succession Study" is a hyperrealist seascape of Atlantic Ocean breaking on the beach.
Frame Dimensions 15.5 x 18.5in
Edward Minoff Graduated with honors from NYU's Tisch School o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Walking Distance
By Cindy Press
Located in East Hampton, NY
Denim Jeans and high heeled shoes
Photorealist painter Cindy Press.
Works by Cindy can be seen in Bloomingdales NYC Shoe Dept.
Photorealist Figurative Pai...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Houdini Stamps First Day of Issue Collection
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection of Twelve Items
Six of them are USA Day of Issue Houdini stamp Covers July 3, 2002
One is Hungary Day of Issue Houdini stamp 150th Anniversary of Houdini's birth Nove...
Category
20th Century Photorealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Fisherman's Toys-original hyperrealism seascape oil painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Alina Hubarenko's "Fisherman's Toys" stands as an original Imp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Sea and Sky in Hazy Sun" Highly Realist Large Beach Landscape Purple/Pink/Blue
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Sea and Sky in Hazy Sun," Oil on Canvas, 60 x 46 Inches, is a large beach painting of the shoreline at sunset dominated by a dramatic sky of bl...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Waterfall with Spray and Shrubs" Small Landscape with Waterfall, Sky, Greenery
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall with Spray and Shrubs," Oil on Panel, 12 x 12 x 3/4 inches, is a meticulously painted rendition of a waterfall on a summer day. The top half of the painting is dominate...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Emeralds" photorealist contemporary seascape of waves crashing on Northeast U.S
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Emeralds" is a photorealist contemporary seascape of waves crashing on the Northeastern U.S. coast
Frame Dimensions 15.75 x 23.75in
Edward Minoff Graduated with honors from NYU's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
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