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Realist Animal Paintings

REALIST STYLE

Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world. 

Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history. 

By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.

Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.

Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.

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Style: Realist
A Magisterial Oil on Panel Painting, "Jumbo Jellyfish'
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 23x23 Magisterial Oil on Panel Painting executed by artist Margaret Chiaro. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon its purchase or delivery. Margaret Chiaro was born in York...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Adrian Rigby, "White Magic", 36x48 Horse Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "White Magic", is a 36x48 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby. Depicted is a majestic white horse caught mid gallop. The artist painted the horse runni...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Raven. 2008, oil on canvas, board, 40x28 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Antra Ivdra (1966) The member of Artist association in Latvia (2004), Association Internationale des Arts Plastiques (2008), Association of Creativity, Latvia (2006). Art education...
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Early 2000s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

"Old McDonald's Farm" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Midwestern Rural
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Old McDonald's Farm, 1989 Signed lower right Oil on gesso board 14 x 18 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as ...
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1980s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Hippopotami" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, African Safari, Realism Still Life
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Hippopotami, 1990 Signed lower right Oil on gesso board 12 x 16 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a region...
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Bulldog with a bone
Located in London, GB
This striking mid-century oil painting captures the essence of the bulldog with remarkable character and presence. Seated on a lawn, he exudes a sense of sturdy confidence, his powe...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bevo (Contemporary Realistic Cow Oil Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Deborah Newman can paint just about anything, including stunning landscapes, and here she shows her chops with an animal whose essence is hard to captur...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Realistic Figurative Painting, "Reassurance"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original one of a kind figurative oil painting by southern California artist, Jess Perna. Its dimensions are 24"x18". It is framed in a white floater frame as pictured. A ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Marie Channer, "Dawn", 30x40 Equine Pasture Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Dawn", is a 30x40 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is a pasture in the early morning hours. Horses graze in the cool summer air, silhouett...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Beth Parcell, "Morning Patrol", 14x18 Red Winter Fox Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Morning Patrol", is a 14x18 autumn landscape oil painting featuring a red fox among a grassy pasture. The fox stands in stillness along the fence line looking out towards the viewe...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Realistic Floral Oil Painting, "I Am Yours, You Are Mine"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil on canvas painting by southern California artist, Bronle Crosby. Its dimensions are 24" x 30" x 1.5". It is unframed. A certificate of authentici...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil

"Rain King" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Rain King" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine figure holding a small white horse with bright colored flowers in the background. Artist...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Realistic Figurative Painting, "Owl's Serenade"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original one of a kind figurative oil painting by southern California artist, Jess Perna. Its dimensions are 18"x24". It is framed in a white floater frame as pictured. A ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil

"Grow with Me II, " Mixed Media Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ifeoluwa Alade ( Nigeria based) "Grow with Me II" is an original, handmade acrylic painting that depicts flowers and butterflies with a heavily textured tan background. Artist bio:...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Dahl Taylor, "Stables with Blue Buckets", Equine Oil Painting, 24x40
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This realistic equine piece, "Stables with Blue Buckets", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 24x40 oil painting on canvas featuring two race horses standing near t...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Two Birds" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nick Leibee's (US based) "Two Birds" is an oil painting that depicts a red and yellow bird, both looing up, with a black background
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"The Magnificent Seven" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Numbers, Text
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod The Magnificent Seven, 1990 Signed lower right Oil on gesso panel 11 x 14 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regionalist painter of American scenes, particularly of his native Chicago, Bohrod later devoted himself to detailed still-life paintings rendered in the trompe l'oeil style. He also worked for several years in ceramics and wrote a book on pottery. Born in 1907, Bohrod began his studies at Chicago's Crane Junior College in 1925, and two years later enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago. But it was at the Art Students League in New York City, from 1930 to 1932, that he studied under the man believed to be his most significant early influence, John Sloan. Sloan's romantic realism is reflected in the many depictions of Chicago life...
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mountain Man (Grizzly), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Grizzly bears need an extremely large home range to thrive of up to 500 square miles. I set the grizzly against the backdrop of his mountain terrain. In this piece I wanted to c...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Rejoneador IV
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
In "Rejoneador IV," the artist captures a moment filled with anticipation and serenity. The rejoneador, majestic atop his white horse, is depicted just before the start of the bullfi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wood Panel, Oil

"Autobiography" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Cars, Realism, Motoring
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Autobiography, 1991 Signed lower right Oil on gesso board 12 x 16 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regionalist painter of American scenes, particularly of his native Chicago, Bohrod later devoted himself to detailed still-life paintings rendered in the trompe l'oeil style. He also worked for several years in ceramics and wrote a book on pottery. Born in 1907, Bohrod began his studies at Chicago's Crane Junior College in 1925, and two years later enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago. But it was at the Art Students League in New York City, from 1930 to 1932, that he studied under the man believed to be his most significant early influence, John Sloan. Sloan's romantic realism is reflected in the many depictions of Chicago life...
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Dina Brodsky, Crane, realist oil on wax paper animal miniature, 2018
Located in New York, NY
In her realist animal miniature, "Crane," Dina Brodsky uses oil paint on wax paper to capture the regal carriage of her avian subject. The staid blues and ivories of her palette enha...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Janet Crawford, "Shimmering Sunlight", 24x20 Equestrian Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Shimmering Sunlight", is a 24x20 oil painting on canvas featuring two riders atop their horses riding through the quiet woods in the warm afternoon sunlight. The fall foliage and warm colors make up the trees in the landscape. About the artist: The artwork of Janet Crawford depicts the equestrian lifestyle. Working from her studio in the Berkshires, Janet focuses on classic portraiture of horses, dogs and people. Her original artwork captures the candid moments of the horse world. A trademark of the artist's work is the portrayal of the true nature of the horse. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude Concentration: Painting Rhode Island College, 1991 Press: 2000 - Featured artist in Equine Image article, Aug/Sept issue, 2000. Selected Awards: 2012 - National Distinguished Service Award, American Hackney Horse Society 1995 - Horse World Magazine Morgan Artist of the Year 1993 - Harness Tracks of America Art Competition, 2nd Place 1991 - AMHA Art Contest 1st Prize, Morgan Art 1990 - Special Talent Award, Rhode Island College Special Projects: Present - Designer and Painter, Berkshire Carousel Project Present - Program Cover and Horse Show Poster Artist for the Fleet Jumper Classic, Sept. 2000. Present - Poster Artist for the Hampton Classic, Aug. 27-Sept. 3rd. Present - Program Cover Artist since 1996 for UPHA Spring Premiere Present - Illustrator, Horse World Magazine 2012 - Artist for the American Hackney Horse Society Logo 2011 - Cover Artist for the Pfizer Million Dollar Grand Prix Horse Show Program 1999 - Cover Artist, The Chronicle of the Horse 1999 - Cover Artist, Horse America (Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar) 1999 - Exhibition "The Horse in Art" Hartford Fine Art & Frame 1997 - Opening of the Equestrian Collection Gallery 1996 - New England Morgan Horse...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mr. J.W (oil painting monochrome vintage art man hat portrait faded neutrals)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Mr. J.W. by Rudolf Kosow presents a striking fusion of realism and symbolism, where the shadowed face of the figure exudes quiet dominance and mystery. The muted palette and textured...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Parade
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed lower right and inscribed verso. Ex Geary gallery Darien CT. Oil on canvas. As a member of the Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA) and the American Academy of Equine Art, Roy is an artist of international repute. Roy began work as a professional artist at the age of 14 while studying in the evenings at Manchester College of Art. In the early 1960s he moved to London and worked as a freelance artist and illustrator. He has had many exhibitions including the Royal Academy, but the turning point of his career was in 1972 when he visited a racecourse and fell in love with the ‘sport of kings’. Within three years his talents for equestrian painting were recognized and acclaimed and he became a full-time equestrian artist. Her Majesty the Queen has a painting of Roy’s in her own collection. Other commissions from The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Coaching Club of Great Britain and the United Racecourse Group quickly followed. His solo exhibitions include The Melbourne Cup...
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil

The Parade
The Parade
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"Knight Horrors" Aaron Bohrod, Realism, Surrealism, Dream, Nightmare Monsters
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Knight Horrors, 1985 Signed lower left Oil on gesso panel 12 x 16 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regionalist painter of American scenes, particularly of his native Chicago, Bohrod later devoted himself to detailed still-life paintings rendered in the trompe l'oeil style. He also worked for several years in ceramics and wrote a book on pottery. Born in 1907, Bohrod began his studies at Chicago's Crane Junior College in 1925, and two years later enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago. But it was at the Art Students League in New York City, from 1930 to 1932, that he studied under the man believed to be his most significant early influence, John Sloan. Sloan's romantic realism is reflected in the many depictions of Chicago life...
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1980s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Oil on canvas painting of a honey bee, called 'Creature of Importance'
Located in Oostende, BE
Oil on canvas painting of a honey bee. The work is called 'Creature of Importance'.
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas

A Boat and a Bird
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: The pelican couldn't figure out how to start the motor so time to leave... Keywords: Caribbean, water, boat, pelican Artist Biography: Robert Crooker was born in Massachusetts in 1951. A life long Red Sox fan, he saw the likes of Frank Malzone, Yaz, George Scott, Rico, Jim Lonborg all play in years gone by. He has been married for over 27 years with 4 children, and 2 grandchildren. In the Mid-1970’s, Robert started collecting Vintage Disney Collectibles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Double Bill" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Shakespeare, Theater
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Double Bill, 1990 Signed upper right Oil on gesso panel 9 x 12 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regiona...
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Walk along the shore
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
This painting captures a peaceful moment on a beach in Santander, where a man walks along the shore with his dog. The dog, always attentive to his owner, reflects a playful and joyfu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Linen

"The Beginning" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Alphabet Letters, Text
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod The Beginning, 1990 Signed center Oil on gesso board 10 x 8 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regionalis...
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Shaggy Bison, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This animal painting depicts a buffalo or bison having a drink. I was inspired to paint this piece after viewing a documentary about Yellowstone national park and the wild animals wh...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Dina Brodsky, Tiny Yellow Bird, realist oil on mylar animal miniature, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Dina Brodsky's realist oil on mylar animal miniature, "Tiny Yellow," 2018, depicts a petit, black and yellow bird perched on a small branch. The bird's delicately textured black and ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Mylar, Oil

Marie Channer, "Moonlit", 40x60 Equine Horse Silhouette Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Moonlit", is a 40x60 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is a horse caught mid run, silhouetted by the moonlight above. This minimalist appro...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Adrian Rigby, "Fox Portrait" 16x20 Red Fox Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Fox Portrait" is a 16x20" oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby. Featured is a red fox in the tangles of lush green brush and grass, peaking it's head out toward the viewer. Warm sunlight encapsulates his soft fur. About the artist: Adrian Rigby was born in Chorley, England in 1962. He demonstrated considerable artistic talent from an early age. Rigby is an internationally recognized, award winning artist. He studied at Blackpool Art...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Shawn Faust, "Motorin", Black and White Equine Horse Race Charcoal on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine drawing, "Motorin'" is a 30x40" charcoal black and white painting on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse and jockey in full leap. Complimentary to Faust's traditional oil works, these charcoal on canvas sketches boast a clean and contemporary feeling exhibiting the muscle tone and mass of these majestic creatures. Fixed with varnish, these charcoal works are permanent and best framed or unframed. About the artist: Shawn’s love and fascination for drawing came as an unexpected gift from his grandfather at the age of 5. Young Faust was a tag-a-long during his grandfather’s impromptu plein air art lesson with his older brother in the back yard of his Aunt’s house. A retired director for the American Red Cross, Shawn’s grandfather, who had only recently picked up the brush himself, began a charcoal sketch that would forever change how Faust would see the world. From that brief lesson, Faust recalls vividly, “The techniques I witnessed from my grandfather that day, were pure magic!” With his newfound gift of magic, Shawn quickly began practicing his art of 3D illusion for anyone who wanted to see it. During his childhood, you would be hard pressed not to find Shawn doodling on a piece of paper at some point during the day. Among his favorite things to draw as a youngster were his comic book heroes. Instead of reading the comics, he spent all his time studying the line work and muscle forms of the comic book characters. And so, began his interest in portraying the human form. Upon entering college at the University Of Delaware, Shawn enrolled as an accounting major yet emerged with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990. At the U of D he is forever grateful for the privilege of studying under distinguished artists Stephen Tanis, Charles Rowe, Robert Straight and Rosemary Lane. Shortly after graduating, Shawn embarked on a career in Illustration. By 1993 he had quickly become one of Delaware’s prominent architectural illustrators working for more than 75% of the homebuilders in Delaware. Between illustration jobs, Shawn pursued his interest in portrait painting. In 1992 Faust was commissioned to paint the official portrait of outgoing Delaware Governor, Michael Castle. Continuing his quest to learn more about portrait painting, Faust studied with Daniel Greene in 1995. He credits Daniel Greene for giving him the greatest key to unlocking a whole new way of seeing and interpreting color. By 1995, Shawn’s portrait commissions and easel paintings were supporting him as much as his illustration jobs, so he decided to focus entirely on his fine art career. This included opening a gallery and custom frame shop with his wife and brother. During the twelve years of owning and operating the gallery, Shawn continued his intense portrait research by focusing his studies on the eyes of his favorite subject, the horse. His head studies of horses caught the attention of Mr. Richard Golden, a prominent horse owner in Chesapeake City, MD and president of Northview Stallion Station. Northview is best know for standing Northern Dancer...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish

Del Bourree Bach, "Afternoon Parade", Rural Country Cow Pasture Landscape
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Afternoon Parade", is a 13x15 acrylic painting on board by artist Del Bourree Bach featuring a peak into quiet pasture with bright blue s...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Del Bourree Bach, "A Lazy Summer Day", Horse Equine Pasture Barn Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "A Lazy Summer Day", is a 15x25 acrylic painting on board by artist Del Bourree Bach featuring a peak into quiet barn pasture. Patches of ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Dahl Taylor, "Dressage" Horse and Rider Equine Oil Painting on Canvas, 22x36
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant and realistic equine piece, "Dressage", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 22x36 oil painting on canvas featuring a This scene depicts an equestrian rider atop her horse during ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tiger, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Tiger, predator, hunter, painted in the style of impressionism. Animal on a dark background. Original work, one of a kind. Oil painting on linen canvas, signed by the artist, the sid...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Dahl Taylor, "Walking to the Track", 24x36 Equine Horse Race Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This realistic equine piece, "Walking to the Track", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 24x36 oil painting on canvas featuring 7 jockeys atop their brown thoroughbred race horses making their way down a dirt path towards the Saratoga Springs racetrack in upstate New York. Dappled sunlight enters through the trees, glistening on the horses' coats. Bright green trees...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Eclipse, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal, gesso and acrylic on circular board
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful and unique charcoal, acrylic and gesso on circular wood panel. The painting perfectly captures the movement of the horse and the monochromatic palette makes this ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Gesso, Charcoal, Acrylic

"The Egg and I" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Yiddish Joke, Realism
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod The Egg and I, 1991 Signed lower right Oil on gesso board 11 x 14 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regi...
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Oval Painting On Convex Canvas Gilt wood Framed Hand Painting Birds Still Life
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Amidst a pastoral setting, a resplendent peacock, a stately duck, and a lively gathering of roosters and hens perch along a rustic wooden fence. The artist’s skillful brushwork captu...
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20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dahl Taylor, "Waiting on the Track", 30x48 Equine Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This realistic equine piece, "Waiting on the Track", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 30x48 oil painting on canvas featuring race horses gearing up and waiting n...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Beth Parcell, "Backlit Backstretch", 22x28 Equine Horse Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant landscape piece, "Backlit Backstretch", is a 22x28 featuring a powerful moment of racehorses charging for the finish line with the iconic Saratoga Racetrack grandstands ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Companions (Bob Cat), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
?"Bobcats are by nature solitary animals - except for when they pair up to mate. Then these loners change character completely and become soul mates, attentive and loving. The chan...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Bach, "A Little Help from My Friends", Realistic Osprey Bird Nest Landscape
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "A Little Help from My Friends", is a 10x18 acrylic painting on board by artist Del Bourree Bach featuring a closeup of a nesting bird atop a telephone pole. A sunset glo...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Anne Wolff, "Moondance Joy", Realistic Horse Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing portrait "Moondance Joy" by artist Anne Wolff is a 20x16 original oil painting on canvas. Depicted is a frontal close up view of the famous thoroughbred mare Moon...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

'Lucille (Goose)' realist oil high realism animal signed by Cathryn Ruvalcaba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin artist, Cathryn Ruvalcaba creates images of classic midwestern farm scenes by zooming in on the animals that populate these fields. Her use of oil paint on gesso board offe...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Gesso, Oil, Board

Dining Out (Sea Otters), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Making use of a rock to open the shells, this pair of Southern Sea Otters are enjoying a feast of clams as they gently glide through the water. Bu...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Shawn Faust, "Water Stool" 12x16 Backstretch Equine Stable Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine drawing, "Water Stool" is a 12x16 oil painting on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse in the backstretch after morning workou...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Marie Channer, "Silent Thunder", 40x40 Winter Snow Equine Horse Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Silent Run", is a 40x40 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is a group of horses running in the snowy hours of early morning. Snow drifts lif...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Anne Wolff, "Turning for Home", Colorful Equine Horse Racing Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing painting "Turning for Home" by artist Anne Wolff is a 30x40 original oil painting on canvas. This painting depicts a head on horse race with jockeys in colorful s...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Santa Anita Dawn
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. FRAMED: 17.50" x 21.50" x .75" UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" Artist Statement "Before dawn at Santa Anita...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Shawn Faust, "Stepping onto the Track", Black and White Equine Horse Race
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine drawing, "Stepping onto the Track" is a 30x40" black and white charcoal on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse and jockey heading towards the big race. Complimentary to Faust's traditional oil works, these charcoal on canvas sketches boast a clean and contemporary feeling exhibiting the muscle tone and mass of these majestic creatures. Fixed with varnish, these charcoal works are permanent and best framed or unframed. About the artist: Shawn’s love and fascination for drawing came as an unexpected gift from his grandfather at the age of 5. Young Faust was a tag-a-long during his grandfather’s impromptu plein air art lesson with his older brother in the back yard of his Aunt’s house. A retired director for the American Red Cross, Shawn’s grandfather, who had only recently picked up the brush himself, began a charcoal sketch that would forever change how Faust would see the world. From that brief lesson, Faust recalls vividly, “The techniques I witnessed from my grandfather that day, were pure magic!” With his newfound gift of magic, Shawn quickly began practicing his art of 3D illusion for anyone who wanted to see it. During his childhood, you would be hard pressed not to find Shawn doodling on a piece of paper at some point during the day. Among his favorite things to draw as a youngster were his comic book heroes. Intsead of reading the comics, he spent all his time studying the line work and muscle forms of the comic book characters. And so, began his interest in portraying the human form. Upon entering college at the University Of Delaware, Shawn enrolled as an accounting major yet emerged with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990. At the U of D he is forever grateful for the privilege of studying under distinguished artists Stephen Tanis, Charles Rowe, Robert Straight and Rosemary Lane. Shortly after graduating, Shawn embarked on a career in Illustration. By 1993 he had quickly become one of Delaware’s prominent architectural illustrators working for more than 75% of the homebuilders in Delaware. Between illustration jobs, Shawn pursued his interest in portrait painting. In 1992 Faust was commissioned to paint the official portrait of outgoing Delaware Governor, Michael Castle. Continuing his quest to learn more about portrait painting, Faust studied with Daniel Greene in 1995. He credits Daniel Greene for giving him the greatest key to unlocking a whole new way of seeing and interpreting color. By 1995, Shawn’s portrait commissions and easel paintings were supporting him as much as his illustration jobs, so he decided to focus entirely on his fine art career. This included opening a gallery and custom frame shop with his wife and brother. During the twelve years of owning and operating the gallery, Shawn continued his intense portrait research by focusing his studies on the eyes of his favorite subject, the horse. His head studies of horses caught the attention of Mr. Richard Golden, a prominent horse owner in Chesapeake City, MD and president of Northview Stallion Station. Northview is best know for standing Northern Dancer...
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish

Dahl Taylor, "Walking in the Stable", 22x30 Equine Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Walking in the Stable", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 22x30 equine oil painting on canvas featuring the interior of the stables behind the famou...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Del Bourree Bach, "Sunday Graze", 12x17 Rural Barn Sheep Landscape Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Sunday Graze", is a 12x17 acrylic painting on board by artist Del Bourree Bach featuring a peaceful rural landscape. A large white gambre...
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Leslie Peck, "Supper Time", 24x30 Farm Animal Chicken Coop Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Supper Time", is a 24x30 oil painting on board by artist Leslie Peck featuring a brood of chickens pecking about the yard waiting on feeding time. A larg...
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marie Channer, "Foggy Morn", 30x40 Equine Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Foggy Morn", is a 30x40 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is a pasture in the early morning hours. Horses graze in the cool summer air, sil...
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fisherman unloading their catch at Scheveningen Beach, Louis Reckelbus, Signed
Located in Knokke, BE
Fisherman unloading their catch at Scheveningen Beach Reckelbus Louis Bruges 1864 – 1958 Belgian Painter Bruges School Signature: Signed bottom right Dimensions: Image size 38 x 25...
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Realist animal paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Realist animal paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add animal paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, orange, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Beth Carlson, Marie Channer, Shelli Langdale, and Beth de Loiselle. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Realist animal paintings, so small editions measuring 1.38 inches across are also available. Prices for animal paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $257,060, while the average work sells for $3,213.

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