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
Street of Shadows - Finding the Light
Located in Denver, CO
"Street of Shadows," is an original oil painting on 5 acrylic panels by Michelle Jader. It is framed and ready-to-hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Apprehensive
Located in Denver, CO
Grouping of brown horses
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Columbus Refuses a Plea to Turn Back
By Tom Lovell
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
Tom Lovell (1909–1997) called himself "a storyteller with a brush," a description appropriate for an artist who spent over five decades capturing the sweep o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Board, Illustration Board
"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:
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Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Motif From Långälven in Värmland, Sweden.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This enchanting Swedish painting, dated circa 1890, is believed to depict the tranquil waters of Långälven in Värmland, a testament to Ohlson's prowess in capturing the essence of the Swedish countryside.
The scene is a gentle narrative, where we witness a family moment frozen in time. Parents stand by their daughter on a wooden dock, poised to embark on a journey across the reflective waters. The young girl, dressed in period attire, appears eager and curious, a universal symbol of youth's anticipation for adventure. Her parents, dressed in the fashion of the late 19th century, exude a sense of calm and assurance.
Ohlson's brushwork brings the scene to life with a delicate interplay of light and shadow, mirroring the cloud-speckled sky on the lake's surface. The background is dotted with other vessels, suggesting the shared pleasure of the day's end on the water.
Oscar Ohlson (1847–1912), born in Linneryd, Småland, and later settling in Borås, was a multifaceted artist who, after pursuing law, found his true calling in the arts. A student of Alfred Wahlberg...
Category
1890s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Wrapped" (2020) By Daud Akhriev, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Daud Akhriev's (EUR and US based) "Wrapped" (2020) is an original, handmade oil painting.
Artist Biography:
The Soviet educational system singled out 8-year-old Daud Akhriev for spe...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Trailer" (2023) - Original Oil of Truck Trailer by Brad Davis
By Brad Davis
Located in Denver, CO
Brad Davis's "Trailer" (2023) is a compelling oil on wood panel painting that measures 8 x 10 inches unframed. This painting depicts a navy blue truck trailer parked behind a tan bui...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
A portrait with wild flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I embraced the delicate dance of light and shadow, capturing the serene beauty of a woman holding a bouquet of wildflowers. Each stroke reflects a moment of tra...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tick Tock
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Tick Tock' is a masterfully painted oil on canvas. The painting is 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches unframed. Tick Tock is wired and ready to hang and enjoy. Conditio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Linen
"Rainbow Trout" (2022) By Morgan Cameron, Animal Still-Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Rainbow Trout” is an oil painting on panel that depicts a swimming rainbow trout.
This painting is unframed, but ready to hang.
About the artist:
I ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Milan Street" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting, Italian Cityscape
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Milan Street" is an original, hand made oil and acrylic painting that depicts a bustling city street with light streaming in.
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
"Alanís" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Conrado López's "Alanís" is a handmade original acrylic and oil on canvas artwork. Created in 2023, this piece measures 5 x 5 inches (12.70 x 12.70 cm) and is thoughtfully housed in ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Wouldn't You Like To Know
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Gairnshiel Bridge, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Gairnshiel Bridge," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a stone bridge extending over a rocky river and leading to a small countryside shire or town.
About the Artist:
Judd Mercer is a watercolor painter based in Denver, Colorado. After attending art school for industrial design, Judd pursued a career in digital design and user experience and is co-owner of Elevated Third, a Denver-based digital agency.
After committing to writing and illustrating a full-length fantasy novel in his spare time, Judd began watercolor painting around 2014, studying with teachers such as Alvaro Castagnet, Joseph Zbukvic and Herman Pekel...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"With My Thoughts" (2024) by Tony, Two Feather, Weldon, Acrylic Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
"With My Thoughts" (2024) by Tony, Two Feather, Weldon is an original handmade acrylic portrait painting. This painting measures 12 x 12 inches and is ready to hang.
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Firing! Setting & Detonation Of Explosives Underground By Welsh Coalminers
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Valerie Ganz.
Welsh ( b.1936 - d.2015 ).
Firing! Welsh Miners Setting Explosives Underground.
Oil On Artist’s Board.
Signed Lower Right.
Image size 15.4 inches x 19.3 inches ( 39cm x...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
You're A World Away
By Cindy Press
Located in East Hampton, NY
Realism. Portrait
Black and white figurative painting
Women that are edgy and sexy.
One of a kind Oil on Canvas Paintings.
About The Artist:
Cindy Press is a visual artist living a...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Untitled, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sharon Pomales's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female model with blonde hair.
This is a secondary market w...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Remember Time in Church" Original oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Felicia Forte's painting "Remember Time in Church" created in 2016 features a yellow sticky tab on a green and purple shadowed background.
Felicia attended the Art Students League ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
When I Was A Boy Framed Upper Class Country Pursuits And Interior Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
John Arthur Lomax.
English ( b.1857 - d.1923 ).
When I Was A Boy.
Oil On Panel.
Signed Lower Right.
Image size 9.5 inches x 11.4 inches ( 24cm x 29cm ).
Frame size 17.3 inches x 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Tuscan historical figurative painting of the 20th century
Located in Florence, IT
The author of this painting is unknown, but it is a direct derivation of Raffaello Sorbi's "The Grand Duke's Stagecoach," now housed in a private collection in Milan, as can be seen ...
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Leftovers" (2025) by Gregory Block, Original Oil Painting, Donuts in Box
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Leftovers" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a half dozen fresh donuts in high detail.
About the Artist:
Gregory was born in Kansas City, Mi...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
All Nite, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "All Nite" is an oil painting that depicts a dark city at night with tall buildings and an illuminated vestibule.
Sometimes they are silent epic landscape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Autumn Zinnia" (2023) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera on Gold Leaf Painting
By Fred Wessel
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Autumn Zinnia" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf with malachite cabochons. Created in 2024, this piece features a freshly bloomed stem of an Autumn Zinni...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Submergence" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Submergence" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a human figure reclining in long grass with a white figurine of a ho...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Vineyard
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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
The evening light.
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The plot speaks for itself. It's already evening. The dog is lying on the couch. The floor lamp is on. Comfort and warmth. The atmosphere of the house speaks volumes. Very nice and ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Making Ripples The Wanderlust Women Organisation Tribute Painting To Amira Patel
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Elin Siân Blake.
Welsh ( b.1981).
Making Ripples.
Oil On Artist’s Canvas Board.
Signed Lower Right.
Image size 19.5 inches x 15.6 inches ( 49.5cm x 39.5cm ).
Frame size 22.8 inches x 18.7 inches ( 58cm x 47.5cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake.
The painting is presented and supplied in a sympathetic frame (which is shown in these photographs) and is supplied ready to hang and display.
The painting is signed lower right.
Elin Siân Blake is a contemporary Brecon-based artist, originally from the South Wales valleys, whose work delves deeply into the rich tapestry of Welsh heritage. Through various mediums, she creates poignant reflections of societal and cultural issues that have shaped the Welsh identity.
Born in 1981, Elin Siân Blake began producing commissioned artwork from an early age, focussing on the traditional Welsh ponies and landscapes of her childhood. She was particularly inspired by the agricultural and equestrian events she attended. As a teenager she spent all her spare money on art supplies. Blake graduated from the University of Glamorgan in 2002 with a degree in graphic design and illustration, but quickly realised that she wanted to create conventional paintings, rather than producing digital images. She then spent several years living on the road in vintage vehicles, painting the scenes and characters she encountered on her travels.
Blake taught herself oil painting using library...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Please Me
By Cindy Press
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Realism.
Black and white figurative painting
Women that are edgy and sexy.
One of a kind Oil on Canvas Paintings.
About The Artist:
Cindy Press is a visual artist li...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Delightful Soul
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a moment when all we need is one person always there to put a smile on our faces, lighten up our hearts, set our path for the greater good, and believe in us.
Delightful Soul encompasses how important and impactful it is to have a shadow-like friendship, one’s shadow sticks together. No matter how tough it might get, how rough the road may be, how distorted one’s feelings are, and how unbalanced the world around one is.
What keeps one going is the opportunity to have a good friend, a companion, an amazing shadow that keeps a person uptight, makes one feel things will get better soon, and that one friend that serves as an agent of laughter to the soul.
How delightful one mind is to have a source of happiness
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Taiwo Samuel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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 "Red Auto"
Located in Zofingen, AG
I didn't paint because I ran out of canvas. I was in a state of "I should have hung myself back during COVID." Got a new canvas, started painting, and suddenly felt happier. So, pain...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Nymph Lake, Rocky Mountain Park, CO" – Colorado Pines Landscape Oil
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler’s "Nymph Lake, Rocky Mountain Park, CO" is a striking original oil painting capturing the serene beauty of a high-altitude lake nestled wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
42nd Street at Night Unique Acrylic painting, best architectural muralist Signed
By Richard Haas
Located in New York, NY
Richard Haas
42nd Street at Night from the Multiplex Cinema Roof, 2008
Acrylic on canvas laid to board
Hand signed and dated 2008 on the front
Frame included: elegantly framed in art...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Open" (2023) - Original Oil of Winter Cityscape by Brad Davis
By Brad Davis
Located in Denver, CO
Brad Davis's "Open" (2023) is a compelling oil on wood panel painting that measures 8 x 10 inches unframed. This painting captures the warmth of being in a cafe on a snowy day.
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary portrait "Guardians"
Located in Zofingen, AG
I wake up in the morning, open Facebook, read the news... and when the hell will I finally wake up from this nightmare...In creating this piece, I sought to bridge the classic with t...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Bearded Beauty" (2023) by Sheri Farabaugh, Original Painting, Purple Iris
Located in Denver, CO
"Bearded Beauty" by Shari Farabaugh (United States) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a close up view of a beautifully lit purple iris.
Sheri Farabaugh began painting after s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
Adaugo (You and I in Color 3)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Adaugo is the third piece in Lynda Charles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Tango - Contemporary Portrait Oil Painting, Realistic, Polish artist
By Janusz Szpyt
Located in Warsaw, PL
Janusz Szpyt was born in 1960, he is a Polish painter. He graduated from the Graphic design faculty and painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. 1983 onward, he became the m...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary painting with Mona Lisa "New Hat"
Located in Zofingen, AG
1 March. Today is spring, which means autumn is coming soon.
These are the associations. In this visceral depiction, I've merged timelessness with contemporary energy. My strokes in ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Oil on Canvas “Whitney” by Christina Major 58 x 74
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting:
Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never
change all my colors for you. Take my love, I'll never
ask for too much. Just all that you are and eve...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Twilight Move" (2022) by Emma Kalff, Original Oil Painting, Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"Twilight Move" by Emma Kalff (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting depicting a house with a car in a pink twilight glow. This piece is framed and ready to hang.
Emm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Soldier Shooting Gun with Bikini Girls, Mid-Century Mens Magazine War
Located in Miami, FL
The artist tells a whole action-packed story in one picture. A handsome young soldier shoots his pistol at a passing bomb-dropping airplane. The close call splashes water on him and his two sexy girl...
Category
1960s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board, Pencil
"Peaks of Ice" Oil Painting by Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Hextrum's (US based) "Peaks of Ice" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts frozen ice peaks. The piece is unframed yet ready to hang.
Robin Hextrum is an award-w...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rome, Italy realistic figurative cityscape of two girls and man on Roman street
Located in Charleston, US
"Two Girls in a Roman Square", by Stone Roberts, a figurative realist collected by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, portrays his favorite subject - Italy. In a contemporary eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary portrait "Two Black Cats on the Sofa"
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've juxtaposed the timeless elegance of a poised figure with the playful curiosity embodied by two black cats. My brushstrokes in acrylic and oil dance across the c...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Darkness on the High Plains" by Devin Michael Roberts, Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Devin Michael Roberts' ( US based) "Darkness on the High Plains" is an oil painting depicting a brilliant setting sun over a dark endless landscape.
Artist bio/statement:
Devin Mich...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Magnetism" (2020) By Beth Sistrunk, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Beth Sistrunk's "Magnetism" is an oil on two translucent acrylic panels featuring a model with orange petals.
About the artist:
Beth's interests in painting the figure, women’s fas...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Selfie with Banksy Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Once, people lived in this house. Then a russian missile landed there. After that, Banksy arrived and painted a gymnast on the ruins. Now, there is probably no trace of that building...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Field of Memories" by Christopher Clark, Original Painting, Sunlit Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Field of Memories" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a landscape of two trees backlit by a brilliant sun shining on a poppy field.
Christophe...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lazarus, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Bright pink petals frame a close-up portrait. For artist David Shepherd, the eye—like a fingerprint—uniquely identifies a person, yet their identity, orig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Garden Shadows" by Sheri Farabaugh, Original Painting, CO Governor's Mansion
Located in Denver, CO
"Garden Shadows" by Shari Farabaugh (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting that depicts an ornate window painted from the grounds of the Colorado Governor's Mansion in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Polzeath Beach-original seascape impressionism painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This captivating seascape, titled "Polzeath Beach" by the talented artist Lenny Cornforth, invites viewers into a serene world captured in oil on canvas. With a contemporary impressi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting on Canvas -- The "Three" of Life
Located in Troy, NY
In this oil painting on canvas, three generations of Latina women stand in front of a maroon tree-trunk with a pre-adolescent girl between the mother and grandmother. The grandmother...
Category
1990s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" By Brian Busch, Original Realist Portrait, Oil Painting
By Brian Busch
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Busch's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female model with short hair and a red jacket.
This is a secondary market work with one pre...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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.