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
"Get Lucky" Oil Painting 24" x 20 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Get Lucky" Oil Painting 24" x 20 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
ATTENTION: Painting ships rolled in a tube.
A look through Dmitriy’s designs reveals a glamorous, feminine, provocative...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Mooring of Scarlet, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Pamela Wilson's (US based) "The Mooring of Scarlet" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a pregnant model with a boat on top of her head.
This...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Contemporary portrait "Near the Sea"
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've aimed to capture a moment of sudden stillness and a muted connection between two figures against a coastal backdrop. Using acrylics, I have layered the realist...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Here and Now, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Linda Tracey Brandon's (US based) "Here and Now" is an oil painting that depicts a feminine figure juxtaposed with a floral patterning.
Linda Tracey Brandon is a nationally recogniz...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vineyard
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Running Race, 1930s vintage poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987)
Running Race
Airbrush and pen
13 x 13 cm
c.1930
Signed to the bottom right
Provenance: Family of the artist
A.E. Halliwell (1905–1986) was a British art...
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Men Deserve Flowers Too
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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Men ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
LOVE Original Hyperrealistic Painting Acrylic on Wood
Located in Palm Desert, CA
LOVE (2018) by Gerard Boersma
Acrylic on Woodpanel
70 x 90 cm
Unique
Hand-signed by the artist
Black wooden frame is included
Dutch artist Gerard Boersma studied painting and fi...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Unrecognized Presence
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork presents a striking figure in a black hooded jacket, exuding mystery and confidence. The subject stands with hands in pockets, partially obscured face adding intrigue. S...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Donald Duck and Le Petit Ecolier, Early 20th Century Oil on Board.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century oil on board portrait of a young schoolboy 'Le Petit Écolier', with Donald Duck, by Pierre Villain (French, 1880-1950). Signed top ri...
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$749 Sale Price
48% Off
"Follow Me" (2020) By Beth Sistrunk, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Beth Sistrunk's "Follow Me" is an oil on panel featuring a model with pink petals.
About the artist:
Beth's interests in painting the figure, women’s fashion, flowers, landscape pho...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Hats, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987)
Hats
Airbrush and pen
50 x 32 cm
c.1930
Stamped signature
Provenance: Family of the artist
A.E. Halliwell (1905–1986) was a British artist, illustrator...
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Xmas Gifts, 1930s vintage poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987)
Xmas Gifts
Airbrush and pen
50 x 32 cm
c.1930
Stamped signature
Provenance: Family of the artist
A.E. Halliwell (1905–1986) was a British artist, illu...
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Spider on the Ceiling, original contemporary figurative landscape of kittens
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
The kittens are mesmerized by a little black something jumping and bouncing around, unsure whether to snuggle with another kitten or stand proud and brave, alone! Well, that spider on the ceiling finally revealed itself and was decidedly out numbered! Despite their quest to conquer the agile beast, these kittens couldn't be more loveable than as depicted in this original contemporary figurative landscape. A veritable study of five kittens by noted professional portrait artist Joseph Sundwall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wild Bill 1873, 53x 40", oil on canvas Large Old West Yellowstone cowboy style
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
Wild Bill Hickok 1873 by Ceravolo is an oil on canvas featuring Ceravolo's trademark illusion brush strokes painted over his oil on canvas painting. T...
Category
1990s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Genre Painting -- The Pipe Smoker
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful genre painting from 18th Century of pipe smoker. Signed lower right edge with monogram "I I E". Oil paint on copper. Condition: good: minor wear/rubbing from frame's rabbet...
Category
Mid-17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Hidden Garden" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh, Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Hidden Garden" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh (United States Based) is a handmade still life oil painting that depicts a pond at a still moment, with the dusk sky reflecting through the ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Quiet Winter Walk, " Original Winter Landscape Adobe Pastel Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Quiet Winter Walk" by Lorenzo Chavez (US based) is a handmade, landscape, pastel painting that depicts an adobe church in a winter landscape.
“Quiet Winter Walk” I always stop to explore around this iconic church near Taos New Mexico. It has inspired countless artists, writers, photographers and continues to inspire creatives today. I enjoyed a wintertime painting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
"Study for 'Closer Than We Thought'" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "Study for 'Closer Than We Thought'" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a quiet scene of a lush green plant growing in a garden with warm...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary portrait "California"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captures a vibrant Californian scene, with a sleek vintage black car set against a sun-drenched desert landscape and a bold "CALIFORNIA"...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Candescent" by Casey Childs, Oil Painting, Female Angel (2022)
By Casey Childs
Located in Denver, CO
Casey Childs' (US based) "Candescent" is an original, framed oil painting that depicts a female angel.
Artist Statement:
"My work as a whole encompasses an exploration of the human...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape Painting of Angling in Donegal Ireland by 20th Century Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Landscape Painting of Angling in Donegal Ireland by 20th Century Irish Artist
Art measures 18 x 14 inches
Frame measures 29 x 25 inches
R. B. Higg...
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting.
MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romantic and translates...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The Constellation Delphinus" (2020) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera Painting
By Fred Wessel
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "The Constellation Delphinus" is an egg tempera painting with gold and silver leaf created in 2019 depicting a female with a gold leaf background.
About the artist:
...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Contemporary portraits "Relax"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork presents a vivid poolside scene, blending luxury and introspection through two central figures. The composition contrasts serene blue skies, palm trees, and a sparkling ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Forbidden Fruit oil/canvas, 95x75 cm, 2009
By Igor Maikov
Located in Riga, LV
Igor Maikov (1966)
Education:
1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia
1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School
Exhibitions:
1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia
...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary portrait "New Look for an Old Jacket"
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sometimes you dig into the closet, find a long-forgotten item, and start trying it on in different ways. You try it on, and it seems pretty cool, but then you think: Where am I going...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Every Secret Place, " Watercolor painting
Located in Denver, CO
Joanna Barnum's (US based) "Blaze" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts a an apple tree with the blue eyes of a person being visible...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$360 Sale Price
25% Off
LEONID. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded realism with a touch of impressionism to capture a moment both timeless and fleeting. The subject's gentle gaze exudes a warm serenity. His coy smil...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary portrait "Full Moon"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captivates with its blend of cultural and surreal elements. The central figure, a poised woman in a traditional East Asian kimono, radiates elegance through intricate fl...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
I Feel So Small in the Mountains, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"I Feel So Small in the Mountains" by Emma Kalff (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting that is framed and ready to hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mardi Gras: Commedia Dell'Arte
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lifetime masterpiece painting by American artist Palmer Schoppe (1912-2001.)
Mardi Gras: Commedia Dell’Arte, is an original oil on can...
Category
1980s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Hyper Realist Marine with Boats Vigo Bay Spain, French Oil
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful atmospheric seascape by French Henri Cadiou (1906-1989), depicting the Galician beach of Vigo - a rare painting, exhibited at a major international exhibition in 1958!
He...
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Emerald Anchor, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Emerald Anchor," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the green shore of land that casts a reflection of its emeral...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Flowers-21st Century Contemporary Flower Painting of a Tulip vase with Flowers
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joran van der Haar
Flowers
104 x 80 cm ( framed 116 x 92 cm, frame is included in price)
oil on canvas
The realistic painted "17th century style' b...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"004 - Plein Air-O'Fallon Park, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's ( US based) "004 - Plein Air-O'Fallon Park, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a peaceful snowy forest.
Artist bio/statement
Judd Mercer is a contemporary landscape p...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Night Watchmans of the Universe Ball
Located in Zofingen, AG
At first glance, it’s simply a woman and a cat—but linger for a moment, and the painting begins to speak.
A pale-haired figure sits in composed stillness, wrapped in a sleek black ga...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Wouldn't You Like To Know
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary portrait "Checkpoint for Burned-Out Souls"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork masterfully blends surrealism and pop culture, presenting a vivid, retro-futuristic scene against a dark, dreamlike backdrop. At its center is a bright yellow vintage ca...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Self-Portrait and Muse . original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded realism with touches of surrealism and expressionism to capture dual aspects of creativity—the artist and the celestial muse. The realist technique ...
Category
1990s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aika - Hyperrealistic Oil Portrait of a Young Woman in Traditional Attire, 2024
Located in Denver, CO
Kazuya Ushioda's "Aika" (2024) is a masterful hyperrealistic oil painting on panel, capturing the delicate grace of a young woman adorned in a richly patterned blue kimono. With exce...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Ray of Hope" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting, Sunlit Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Ray of Hope" is an original, hand made oil and acrylic painting that depicts a highway with a bright shaft of sunlight shining through pink and blue clouds.
Chr...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Corridor Cafe" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Corridor Cafe" is an original, hand made oil and acrylic painting that depicts an outdoor cafe located in a city corridor.
Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers himself a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art technique, with much inspiration from 19th Century art and the Impressionist Movement. Christopher lived in Italy for a time, immersing himself in Italian culture and art, which continues to influence his painting. His fan base has grown considerably since his return to the US, gaining the attention of Lucasfilm and Marvel Fine Art, which both signed him as an officially licensed artist in 2016. Other clients include George Lucas, Major League Baseball, Louisville Slugger, and Fender Guitars.
Christopher’s painting skills are not his only talent in the arts. He has won several national swing dance championship competitions, and also studies tango and blues dancing. He has played guitar since the age of 12, and during his time as lead guitarist for a rock band, he opened for Blue Oyster Cult and Eddie Money...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Making a Case
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Desvelada, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Aixa Oliveras's (US based) "Desvelada" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a model laying in bed looking at her cell phone.
This is a se...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
In a new place, Contemporary Still-life with Axe Oil Painting by Igor Sventitski
Located in Zofingen, AG
Original oil painting on canvas, still life painting made under natural light. This artwork is painted using high-quality fine linen canvas and sold unframed, stretched, and ready to...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Sunset Morpho on Shades of Slate & Umber" Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch's "The Sunset Morpho on Shades of Slate & Umber" is an original oil on wood panel artwork, sized at 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches. This 2023 piece, crafted by the artist's h...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
A composition - Figurative Oil Painting, Still life, Realism, Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
ZBIGNIEW WOZNIAK (b. 1952)
Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, at the Department of Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Preoccupation, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Beth Sistrunk's "Preoccupation" is an oil on two translucent acrylic panels featuring a model in a blue dress.
About the artist:
Beth's interests in painting the figure, women’s fa...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Spotlight On Summer" (2023) by Deb Komitor, Original Oil Painting
By Deb Komitor
Located in Denver, CO
"Spotlight On Summer" by Deb Komitor (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting that is ready to hang.
Deb Komitor was born and raised in Ohio and now resides in Colorado ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Coral Veil-original impressionism female figurative 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. "Coral Veil" by Kelly-Anne Cairns transports viewers into a wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary portrait "Remove Before Flight"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The central figure, clad in a NASA bomber jacket, embodies ambition and the courageous pursuit of dreams. Her confident and poised stance contrasts with the dynamic movement of fight...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary portrait "Meeting"
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I aimed to capture a serene yet introspective moment under a summer night sky. The figure blends realism and symbolism, with dark hues against a twilight backdrop evok...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Fox hunting oil on canvas painting painted with four hands
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Painted with four hands.
Josep Padró Gonzalez (1904-1982) and
Pedro Serra Farnés (1890-1974).
Oil measurements 47x62 cm.
Frame measurements 70x85 cm.
Category
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,123 Sale Price
35% Off
The Exuberance of Nature Revealed, Original Oil Painting
By Deb Komitor
Located in Denver, CO
"The Exuberance of Nature Revealed" by Deb Komitor (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting that is framed and ready to hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Andrada Trapnell's 'Shadows' Original Pair of Black Horses Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Andrada Trapnell's "Shadows" is a captivating original artwork created in 2023. This piece measures 30 x 40 inches and features a masterful blend of o...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Moonlight San Lorenzo de Picuris, " Original Adobe Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Moonlight San Lorenzo de Picuris" by Lorenzo Chavez (US based) is a handmade landscape oil painting that depicts a southwestern adobe basking in moonlight. The piece is framed, and ready to hang.
“Moonlight San Lorenzo de Picuris” This old mission...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Notre-Dame de Paris. Oil on canvas, 65x54 cm
By Max Band
Located in Riga, LV
Notre-Dame de Paris. Oil on canvas, 65x54 cm
Max Band (1901-1974)
Max Band was born in Lithuania in 1900. He was drawing and painting from a young age, copying the works of great m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,130 Sale Price
20% Off
American oil painting, Still life of Sea Shells Late 20th Century
Located in Woodbury, CT
American Still life of Sea Shells
A totally unique scene of seashells and objects painted Late 20th Century by an American Painter.
Original driftwood influenced frame and in com...
Category
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
'Soul Music'
Located in Paris, FR
Ray Richardson is a contemporary British artist known for his cinematic paintings. The artist employs icons of working-class London, including bull terriers, soccer pitches, and grit...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Realist figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Realist figurative 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 figurative 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, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Su Yu, Janusz Szpyt, JC Spock, and Matt Talbert. 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 figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available.