Realist Figurative 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
Period: 19th Century
Realist Italian painter - 19th century figure painting - Male Portrait
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (19th century) - Portrait of a gentleman with a book.
92 x 71 cm.
Antique oil painting on canvas, without frame.
Condition report: Lined canvas. Good condition of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Afternoon Repose By Gustave Léonard De Jonghe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gustave Léonard de Jonghe
1829-1893 | Flemish
Afternoon Repose
(The Artist's Studio — Antibes)
Signed “Gustave De Jonghe” (lower right)
Oil on canv...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Léon Herbo, Templeuve 1850 – 1907 Ixelles, Belgian Painter, 'Portrait of a Boy'
By Leon Herbo
Located in Bruges, BE
Léon Herbo
Templeuve 1850 – 1907 Ixelles
Belgian Painter
'Portrait of a Boy'
Signature: Signed top left
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: Image size 21 x 17 cm, frame size 44 x 40 cm...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
FINE Original Antique By H. Carnier 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD FINE Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Good Condition Canvas. With one repair overtime , Professional Cleaned & Re-vanished ,
Ready to hang. " Origi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
FINE Original Antique By H. Carnier 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD FINE Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Good Condition Canvas. With one repair overtime , Professional Cleaned & Re-vanished ,
Ready to hang. " Origi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Running Bear
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Alexander Phimister Proctor was an American sculptor with the contemporary reputation as one of the nation's foremost animaliers. Growing up on the f...
Category
Early 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Paper
Realist Italian painter - Late 19th century figure painting - Portrait Girl
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (19th-20th century) - Portrait of a girl.
56 x 35 cm without frame, 69 x 49 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on cardboard, in a wooden frame (some cracks).
Cond...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
Romantic Italian painter - 19th century figure painting - Falconer Oil on canvas
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (late 19th century) - The Falconer.
65.5 x 76.5 cm.
Antique oil painting on canvas, without frame.
Condition report: Original canvas. Good condition of the pictori...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Oil Painting of Soldiers and Woman on the Street
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique oil painting of soldiers and woman on the street. Oil on board. Framed.
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
In the yard. 1869, watercolor on paper, 30, 5 x 47, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
In the yard. 1869, watercolor on paper, 30, 5 x 47, 5 cm
C. J. W. Huns was born in the family of Estonian teacher, organ player and sacristan Karl Fridrich Huhn.
He studied in Rig...
Category
1860s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Naturalistic Continental painter - 19th century landscape painting - Countryside
Located in Varmo, IT
Continental painter (19th century) - Landscape with flock at sunset.
61 x 81 cm without frame, 78 x 97 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a wooden frame and gilded p...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 19th Century French Realist Oil Painting Chef in Kitchen Pantry Larder
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Chef
circle of Théodule-Augustin Ribot (French, 1823 – 1891)
oil on board, framed
framed: 20.5 x 16.5 inches
board: 15 x 12 inches
inscribed verso
provenance: private collection, ...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Figurative Oil Painting of Children Playing
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique figurative oil painting of children playing. Oil on board. Framed.
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Breton Courtship - British 19thC exhib art portrait landscape oil painting
By George Sherwood Hunter
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1891 exhibited oil painting by British listed artist George Sherwood Hunter. This is a glorious British Impressionist painting from his travels in Northern France. It depicts “A Breton Courtship” in blue hot summer tones and is married well with the French Barbizon frame. The couple sit opposite each other, on either side of the road they are travelling together. A fantastic painting. This is a large oil on canvas by the Scottish artist who is one of my favourite artists of the period. George Sherwood Hunter was a well travelled artist and he painted throughout Europe. He is represented in many public collections.
Provenance. Exhibited: Royal Society of British Artists 1891.
Condition. Oil on canvas, 30 inches by 20 inches unframed and in good condition.
Housed in a fine Barbizon gilt gallery frame, 40 inches by 30 inches framed. Gallery condition.
George Sherwood Hunter (1846-1914) - was born in Aberdeen in Scortland on 30 May 1846. He first visited Newlyn in the 1890s, staying at Belle View in 1897. In 1902 he settled at the Malt House, Newlyn, with his wife Constance. Hunter had a studio in Bateman’s Meadow, where the Forbes School of Painting was situated, and Hunter assisted with tuition at the School in its early days. In Mrs Lionel Birch’s 1906 biography of the Forbes’ she wrote, ‘r and Mrs Forbes feel that they owe a debt of gratitude to Mr G...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tasting the Soup: a work on paper by 19th century British artist Gustav David
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gustave David
(British, 1824-1891)
Tasting the Soup
Oil on paper, mounted; 9 1/2 x 7 inches
Signed at lower left: "G. David"
Inscribed on verso: "GUSTAVE DAVID 1824-1891"
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Women in a Landscape - British Victorian art figurative landscape oil painting
By Henry Dawson
Located in London, GB
This charming Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted British artist Henry Dawson. It was painted circa 1850, when Dawson was working in London, producing some of his best works...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Taking Tea" 19th Century Orientalism Portrait Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Jacksonville, FL
"Taking Tea" by Jan-Baptist Huysmans, an accomplished Orientalist painter of the 19th century, unveils a captivating world in his oil painting on panel. Born in 1826, Huysmans was re...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Victorian Nottingham City Landscape 1887 - British 19th century art oil painting
By Sir John Arnesby Brown
Located in London, GB
A superb British Victorian city landscape oil painting by noted Nottingham born artist John Arnesby Brown, painted in 1887. This rare early work is a product of Arnesby Brown's time ...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dutch Winter landscape with children playing on the ice by Per Wickenberg, 1839
Located in Stockholm, SE
Per Wickenberg, was a Swedish maestro of the brush who left an indelible mark on the world despite his brief life, truncated by tuberculosis at the age of 34. A prodigy who dedicated...
Category
1830s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orientalist "Moorish Soldier Holding a Rifle" Manuel Garcia Hispaleto
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Moorish Soldier Holding a Rifle"
Manuel Garcia Hispaleto (Spanish, 1836-1898)
Watercolor on paper
Signed lower left "MGHispaleto"
Original wood frame with gilded stucco
18 3/4 x 12 1/2 (33 1/2 x 26 frame) inches
Manuel García Hispaleto, originally Manuel García y Martínez (22 November 1836, Seville -26 December 1898, Madrid) was a Spanish painter known for portraits and costumbrista (genre) scenes. His brother, Rafael García...
Category
1850s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper
Spanish Musicians with Dancing Girl- British Victorian art oil painting portrait
By John Phillip
Located in London, GB
This colourful mid 19th century oil painting is by noted British artist John 'Spanish' Phillip. Painted in 1847 this is one of Phillip's early Spanish paintings. This excellent large and busy figurative example of his work captures the vibrancy of a group of street musicians playing for a woman as she dances.
Signed with Monogram and dated 1847 lower right.
Provenance. Surrey estate.
Condition. Oil on canvas, image size 36 inches by 28 inches, in good condition.
Housed in a beautiful original gilt frame, 46 inches by 38 inches and in good condition.
John Phillip (b Aberdeen, 19 Apr. 1817; d London, 27 Feb. 1867). Scottish painter, active mainly in London. Phillip's early works tended to depict pious Scots families. In 1851 he visited Spain, after he was advised to travel to southern Europe for his health. Thereafter he concentrated on Spanish subjects. The first of these, The Letter Writer...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mom in Love" 19th Century Academic Realistic French Oil Painting on Canvas
By Emile Munier
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Émile Munier, a French academic artist born in 1840, was renowned for his exquisite depictions of children and domestic scenes during the late 19th century. "Mom in Love," a masterpi...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arthur Boyd Houghton - Victorian Oil Painting of Figures in an Interior
Located in London, GB
ARTHUR BOYD HOUGHTON
(1836-1875)
Sunday Afternoon
Signed l.l.: Houghton
Oil on canvas
Framed
20.5 by 25.5 cm., 8 by 10 in.
(frame size 30.5 by 34.5 cm., 12 by 13 ½ in.)
Provenance:
William Drummond;
Private collection.
Probably painted in 1864, the present work evokes the peaceful contentment of everyday family life, with its small scale further reinforcing the intimacy of the scene. It is one of a series of small intimate family scenes produced during this happy period of his life. A male figure, possibly the artist’s himself, slumbers in a chair, a handkerchief draped over his face whilst Susan, the artist’s young wife reads by the window. Their child, either Arthur or Georgina, plays on the floor with a discarded newspaper. The room is at 4 Adelaide Villas, St Mary’s Grove, Richmond, the house Arthur and Susan moved to shortly after their marriage in 1861. The chaise and window, with its pots of geraniums, also feature in the 1864 painting Coach and Horses (private collection) which depicts Susan, with her hair down, playing with Arthur and Georgina. A pot of daffodils placed beside the same geraniums in the present work suggest it may have been painted in the spring of that year. Such domestic bliss would shortly come to a tragic end when Susan died of pyaemia following the birth of their third child in June 1864.
Houghton was born in India, the son of a captain in the East India Company’s marine service. Both is father and older brother were accomplished military draughtsmen and he probably received early training from them. His family returned to England in the early 1850s and he began studies at Leigh’s and the Langham...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coucher de Soleil - Dieppe - Realist Oil, Boats in Seascape by Alfred Stevens
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated seascape oil on canvas by Belgian Realist painter Alfred Emile Leopold Stevens. The work depicts a sail boats off the coa...
Category
1890s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vedutist Florentine painter - Late 19th century landscape painting - Pisa Tower
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (late 19th century) - Pisa, bird's eye view with the Leaning Tower and the Campo dei Miracoli.
66 x 93 cm without frame, 78 x 105 cm with frame.
Antique tempera painting...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Tempera
"Women in garden" 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
John Edmund Califano, an American artist born in the late 19th century, was known for his remarkable skills in capturing the beauty of everyday life through his paintings. Califano'...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Realist Oil Paintings on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Victor Huguet, a distinguished 19th-century French artist known for his contributions to the Orientalist art movement, crafted a captivating pair of paintings that beckon viewers int...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Venetian vedutist (Canaletto follower) - Late 19th century painting - Venice
By Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)
Located in Varmo, IT
Follower of Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto (19th century) - Venice, view of the Island of S. Giorgio from the Punta della Dogana.
30 x 40 cm without frame, 41.5 x 51.5 cm with fr...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bay of Naples Italy - British 19th century art oil painting Italian marinescape
By Thomas Leeson Scrase Rowbotham
Located in London, GB
A large busy and vibrant watercolour by Thomas Leeson Rowbothom. A lovely Bay of Naples coastal scene which was painted circa 1886. The painting is also signed by J G Ogle who painte...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Italian Realist painter - Late 19th century figure painting - Dancing Lady
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (late 19th century) - The Spanish dancer.
71 x 60.5cm.
Antique oil painting on canvas, without frame.
Condition report: Painting subjected to relining. Good state ...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the Wheatfield (Girl Standing in a Wheat Field)
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"In the Wheatfield (Girl Standing in a Wheat Field)" is a painting by Winslow Homer. The painting is signed, lower left, "Homer 1873". The framed piece measures 29 3/4 x 21 5/8 x 2 7/8 in.
During the early 1870s, Winslow Homer frequently painted scenes of country living near a small farm hamlet renowned for generations for its remarkable stands of wheat, situated between the Hudson River and the Catskills in New York state. Today Hurley is far more famous for inspiring one of Homer’s greatest works, Snap the Whip...
Category
1870s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
After a successful hunt 1858 Kitchen Genre Scene Swedish Animalist J. Arsenius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed lower right: Johan Arsenius and dated 1858 or 1853, attributed Johan Georg Arsenius (1818 - 1903), was a Swedish military man, painter and draftsman. Up for sale is important ...
Category
1850s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
"Musical Interlude" 19th century antique realism Large oil painting on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Provenance:
Private Collection Atlanta,
GA Estate sale Everard Gallery,
Savannah, GA, Private Collection Callen Estate, Savannah GA 2018
Description:
The painting is signed on the lower right side.
Francesco Beda (1840-1900) was an Italian painter celebrated for his exquisite genre scenes and historical subjects. Born in Italy, Beda displayed a natural talent for art from a young age and received formal training in painting. He developed a distinctive style characterized by meticulous attention to detail, vibrant colors, and a keen eye for capturing the essence of his subjects.
One of Beda’s notable oil paintings on canvas is titled “Musical Interlude.” This masterpiece measures 24×36″ and bears the artist’s signature. The painting showcases Beda’s exceptional skill in depicting textures, colors, and architectural details with stunning realism.
In “Musical Interlude,” Beda transports the viewer to a scene of musical entertainment in the 19th century. The bold and vibrant colors of the dresses and period-style clothing evoke the richness and elegance of the time. Beda’s attention to fabric texture allows the viewer to almost feel the weight and flow of the garments through their eyes.
The interior architecture depicted in the painting reveals Beda’s mastery in capturing delicate details. The beautifully painted marble column and intricately carved wood chair...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
The Serenade - Italian 19th century art figurative oil painting musicians
Located in London, GB
This lovely Victorian 19th century figurative oil painting is by Italian artist Frederick Andreotti. Painted circa 1880 it is a lovely playful depiction of a pretty seated young woma...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening on River German Master Caucasian Panoramic Landscape 19th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Attributed Paul Von Franken (1818-1884), famous Gemany a genre and landscape painter, signed bottom right. Fertile scenery coastal town with castle, mosque, minaret, large travelers ...
Category
1850s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
By Fabio Fabbi
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Description:
Fabio Fabbi: A Master of Orientalist Intrigue
The painting is signed on the bottom left side.
Fabio Fabbi, an esteemed Italian artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emerged as a prominent figure within the Orientalist art movement. Born in Rome in 1861, Fabbi’s passion for capturing the exotic and mysterious landscapes and cultures of the East would define his artistic career and leave an indelible mark on the art world.
Fabbi’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, where he developed a deep appreciation for classical techniques and aesthetics. However, it was his encounters with Orientalist themes and subjects that ignited his imagination and set him on a path to becoming a renowned master of Orientalist art.
One of Fabbi’s most captivating works, “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard,” stands as a testament to his exceptional talent for depicting scenes of intrigue and sensuality within the luxurious settings of the Ottoman Empire. This mesmerizing painting invites viewers into the opulent world of a harem, where a group of beautiful women gracefully gather in a sunlit courtyard. Fabbi’s brushwork skillfully captures the vibrant colors, exquisite textiles, and intricate architectural details that define the environment.
In “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard,” Fabbi delves into the alluring realm of the harem, exploring the interplay between power, desire, and secrecy. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures the expressions and body language of the women, evoking a sense of mystery and sensuality. The play of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the composition, further immersing viewers in the rich atmosphere of the scene.
Fabbi’s ability to weave narratives within his artworks sets him apart. “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard” not only showcases his technical skill but also tells a story—a glimpse into a hidden world that fascinates and captivates. Through his artistry, Fabbi offers a nuanced portrayal of Eastern culture, emphasizing the beauty and complexity that lie beneath the surface.
Throughout his career, Fabio Fabbi gained recognition and admiration for his Orientalist works. His paintings were exhibited in prominent galleries across Europe, where audiences marveled at his ability to transport them to distant lands and evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue. Fabbi’s talent for capturing the essence of Orientalist themes and his exquisite attention to detail earned him a place among the most respected artists of his time.
Fabio Fabbi’s legacy lives on through his remarkable artworks. His ability to portray the mysteries and allure of the East continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard” exemplifies Fabbi’s mastery of the Orientalist genre, inviting viewers to step into a world of beauty, enchantment, and hidden desires.
His paintings exhibited at prestigious venues in Turin and Milan. Knighted in the Order of the Crown of Italy in 1892. Notable works include the Sacred Heart...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Guardian Angel
Located in Missouri, MO
"Guardian Angel" late 19th c.
Original hand-painted KPM Porcelain
In Jewel Encrusted Frame
approx. 6 3/8 x 5 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Porcelain, Oil
Follower Ippolito Caffi (Roman school)- 19th century landscape painting - Tiber
By Ippolito Caffi
Located in Varmo, IT
Follower of Ippolito Caffi (Belluno 1809 - Lissa 1866) - Rome, view of the Tiber towards Castel Sant'Angelo.
54 x 69 cm.
Antique oil painting on paper transferred to canvas, withou...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
"Walking Among the Backyard" 18th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
"Walking Among the Backyard" is a mesmerizing antique oil painting on canvas that transports viewers to the elegant world of 18th-century Europe. The artwork depicts a European lady ...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century British School
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming 19th Century painting of a grandmother and grandauughter in front of their thatched cottage. It is an oil on canvas measuring 18 inches by 14. The frame measures 20 3/4 by 1...
Category
1890s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
British Genre scene Unequal snowball fight 19th century Oil painting Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed lower left: Charles Hunt Jr., (1829–1900), was British. Painting resembles those of Ch. Dickens novels especially dress fashion. An unequal snowball fight, three tomboys again...
Category
1860s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Utrecht, A Day on St. Gertrude's Place (1880) by Pieter Cornelis Dommershuijzen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pieter Cornelis Dommersen, also known as Pieter Cornelis Dommershuijzen (1833 - after 1913) was renowned for his 'capriccio' paintings, where imagination melds with reality, Dommerse...
Category
1880s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Music in the Palace" 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting on Copper, Signed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Description:
Antonio Maria Fabres (1854-1936) was a Spanish painter known for his exquisite artworks depicting historical and Orientalist themes. Born in Barcelona, Fabres displayed ...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Place de la Concorde", 19th Century Oil on Canvas by Artist Joaquín Pallarés
Located in Madrid, ES
JOAQUÍN PALLARÉS ALLUSTANTE
Spanish, 1853 - 1935
PLACE DE LA CONCORDE
signed & located "J. PALLARÉS / París." (lower right)
oil on canvas
13-1/4 x 18-...
Category
1890s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Prayer Rug 19th-century Orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Description:
Addison Thomas Millar (1860-1913) was an American painter known for his captivating depictions of scenes from daily life, as well as his exploration of landscapes and ar...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ships at Sea" In the style of J. M. W Turner 19th Century American Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite oil painting in the style of the Great Joseph Mallord William Turner. This detailed oil is an exceptional piece with great attention to detail and a fine hand. The painting is signed lower right J. A. C. Dickson.
Art measures 7.5 x 13 inches
Frame measures 13 x 18.5 inches
PROVENANCE: Lilac Gallery...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sewing By The Hearth: interior scene w/ cat by Thomas Anshutz, student of Eakins
By Thomas P Anshutz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Pollock Anshutz (American, 1851-1912)
Sewing by the Hearth, c. 1884
Original frame
Oil on canvas, 17 x 24 inches; Framed: 34 x 27 inches
Label (handwritten in ink) on stretcher verso: “Artist Thos Anshutz”
Label on backing verso: (printed) “PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART”; [...] (typewritten) “Thomas Pollock Anshutz/American, 1851 1912/INTERIOR/oil on canvas/stretcher: 17 x 23 15/16 inches/not signed/COLLECTION OF MRS. NORMAN B...
Category
1880s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Young Woman With Her Dog by Victor Ravet
Located in Stockholm, SE
In this exquisite painting by Victor Ravet, we are transported to an elegant interior setting reminiscent of the grandeur of high-class homes. The focal point is a woman adorned in a shimmering pink gown, radiating grace and sophistication. Bathed in gentle light, her dress catches the glimmer, accentuating her beauty.
She holds a treat for a dog in her hand, enticing the furry companion who stands on its hind legs in eager anticipation. The canine's eyes fixated on the delicious morsel, capturing a moment of playful interaction between the woman and her loyal companion.
The scene takes on a narrative quality as the young woman's other hand delicately lifts a curtain, hinting at another room beyond. This subtle gesture adds depth to the composition, suggesting a world of hidden secrets and intriguing possibilities within the opulent surroundings.
Victor Ravet took inspiration from the Dutch Golden Age painters of the 17th century, such as Vermeer, Jacob Ochtervelt, and Gerrit Dou. This homage to their style and subject matter pays tribute to the timeless allure of domestic scenes, capturing a slice of life in a bygone era.
With meticulous attention to detail, Ravet masterfully recreates the textures and fabrics, immersing the viewer in the sumptuousness of the period. The soft play...
Category
1870s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
C. Rivière (1859) - "Wheat mower" Oil on wood
Located in Geneva, CH
Old work on wood (1859) sold with frame. The total size with frame is 34x41 cm. Signed "C. Rivière" and dated.
Category
1850s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting Called "The Young Artist" by Swedish Johan Christoffer Boklund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Introducing a captivating oil painting by Johan Christoffer Boklund (1817-1880). The artwork depicts a young boy practicing his painting skills. Seated beside him is a wooden horse t...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"La Fiesta", 19th Century Oil on Canvas by Spanish Artsit José García y Ramos
Located in Madrid, ES
JOSÉ GARCÍA Y RAMOS
Spanish, 1852 - 1912
LA FIESTA
signed & located "Garcia y Ramos / Sevilla" (lower left)
oil on wood panel
11-1/4 x 7 inches (28.5 x ...
Category
1870s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Religious scene Madonna Bending and Praying over Child 19th century Oil painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Madonna folded her hands in prayer before the Child Jesus.
In this painting, the skill of the artist is amazing with which he expressed the tenderness and touching of the composi...
Category
1830s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Portrait of a Gentleman Seated and Reading', Regency, Early Victorian Dandy
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Richmond' for George Richmond, RA (British, 1809 – 1896) and painted circa 1845. Displayed in a period, carved and giltwood frame. (Framed dimensions: 22.75 x 21.5 x 1.0)
This English painter and portraitist was a founding member of The Ancients, a group of followers of William Blake. Later in life, he established himself as a successful society portrait painter of the British gentry, nobility and royalty.
George Richmond was the son of Thomas Richmond the miniature-painter and, also, the father of the painter William Blake Richmond. For a short time, he attended a day school in Soho, before became a student at London's Royal Academy. Here he was much impressed by Henry Fuseli, his professor of painting, and formed a lifelong friendship with Samuel Palmer, and had as fellow-students and companions Edward Calvert...
Category
1840s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Interior scene Oil on canvas, 40.5x67 cm
By Allesandro Sani
Located in Riga, LV
Interior scene
Oil on canvas, 40,5x67 cm
"Interior Scene" is an oil painting on canvas that depicts a late 19th-century kitchen setting. Through its portrayal of the interior space, figures, and attention to detail, the artwork offers viewers a glimpse into domestic life during that time period, capturing the essence and atmosphere of a bygone era.
Alessandro Sani...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A good gossip, oil on canvas, 61x92 cm
Located in Riga, LV
A good gossip, oil on canvas, 61x92 cm
"A Good Gossip" is an oil painting on canvas that depicts a figurative composition of women engaged in conversation in a natural setting. Thr...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dutch estuary landscape Oil on canvas, 30x40.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dutch estuary landscape
Oil on canvas, 30x40,5 cm
The artwork depicts a landscape scene of an estuary in the Netherlands, showcasing the unique characteristics and natural beauty of the region.
William Raymond Dommersen (1850-1927)
also Dommersheusen and Dommersheuzen, (London, Stratford West Ham...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dutch estuary landscape Oil on canvas, 30x40.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dutch estuary landscape
Oil on canvas, 30x40,5 cm
The artwork depicts a landscape scene of an estuary in the Netherlands, showcasing the unique characteristics and natural beauty of the region.
William Raymond Dommersen (1850-1927)
also Dommersheusen and Dommersheuzen, (London, Stratford West Ham...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French painting 19th 18th costumes guitare romantic Oil canvas Elegant scene
Located in PARIS, FR
Georges DEVY (Active at the end of the 19th century) Oil on canvas 86 cm x 65 cm (96 x 76 cm with the frame) Signed and dated lower left "G. Devy / 1883" Very good condition with a f...
Category
1880s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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