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
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Spark in the Sunlight
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Pain...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas “Jagger” by Christina Major 47 x 72
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words within painting:
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Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"2/3" by Conrado López, Original Oil and Acrylic Painting, Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
"2/3" by Conrado López is a delicate yet expressive 2024 artwork, utilizing acrylic, gold leaf and oil on a canvas sized at 15.75 x 15.75 in (40 x 40cm).
This piece is a prime exa...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Winter Sunset with Sheep & Farmer in the English Countryside by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Winter Sunset with Sheep & Farmer in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist, Noel Ripley (b.1944). Original, Signed, Oil on Board
Art mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Painting of the Irish Sea Coastline by British Post-War & Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of the Irish Sea Coastline by British Post-War & Contemporary Artist, David Long UWS. The location is Fairhead in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Huge topical Black History slavery painting Jamaica Morant Bay 1865 rebellion
Located in Norwich, GB
Uprising - a huge and incredibly powerful and topical painting by Jamaican master painter Barrington Watson (1931-2016).
It depicts the 1865 Moran...
Category
1960s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, 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
Oil, Board
Morning. Women's act. 1959. Oil on cardboard, 95x71 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The morning hour. Act.
1959. Oil on cardboard, 95x71 cm
Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I)
His first professional education was at National University at studies to R.Suta, J....
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Sailor fisherman in his boat Spain pastel painting seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Domingo Alvarez (Spain 1942) - sailor fisherman in his boat - Pastel
Size 33x41 cm.
Unframed.
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel
"Rencontre 3" - Oil Painting
By Marina Dieul
Located in Denver, CO
This is an original oil painting titled "Rencontre 3," created in 2023 by the artist Marina Dieul. It depicts a charming scene where a fluffy, yellow chick stands in a dark, square a...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fishing
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
The work Fishing is an intimate evocation of the tranquility and calmness offered by the sea. It captures a moment of peace and contemplation in which a fisherman, abstracted from h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary still life, red apples and water glass. Exquisite oil on board
Located in Milan, IT
The exquisite still life can be paired with another still life with peaches (symbolising spring and autumn) also published on 1stdibs.
Gianluca Corona expresses the values of the m...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Slumber
By Teresa Oaxaca
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
Artist Statement
“The 19th century painter Anders Zorn was a big influence for me on this work. I was looking at his 'Dance in Gopsmor Cottage' while painting, and trying to limit myself to brushes no small than an 8. I am quite satisfied with the light effect I achieved.
As you can see I really boosted up the highlight on those stockings! It was a case where the sun had streamed in through an east light window (unwelcome at the time), rendering the model's legs impossibly bright. I've used a very thick impasto and even some cadmium lemon to try and convey the impression of light I was seeing. While executing this painting it occurred to me that this was the kind of unusual lighting...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Immersed in Darkness, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A young woman walks through a myriad of water lilies, her illuminated figure contrasting sharply with the dark lake. Her posture and radiant hair create a fee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tapestry
Located in Denver, CO
"Tapestry," is an original oil painting by Tenaya Sims. It is framed and ready-to-hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting for the order IV
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this scene, I sought to capture the quiet solitude and contemplative mood of a young woman seated alone amidst the lively energy of a bustling café. Employing a palette r...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winnie the Pooh - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realistic Girl Portrait
By Kamil Lisek
Located in Salzburg, AT
KAMIL LISEK (born in 1980) Studied under the guidance of prof. Maciej Świeszewski at the faculty of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated with distinction obta...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"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
"Matalascañas Beach" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Conrado López's "Matalascañas Beach," a 2023 piece, is a small but powerful acrylic and oil painting on canvas, measuring 5 x 5 inches (12.70 x 12.70 cm). Encased within a frame that...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Monica & Cupid
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stroll Under the Red Umbrella
Located in Zofingen, AG
Against a vivid blue sky with scattered white clouds, two women dressed in flowing black garments command attention. The foreground figure, holding a striking red umbrella, contrasts...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Plow Field at Dawn in Mountain Landscape 18th Century Antique Large Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
The painting captures a serene moment on the foothill plateau, just as the day is beginning to wake up. The mountains are still wrapped in a soft blanket of morning fog, giving the s...
Category
Late 18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
'She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not', Girl in a Gingham Dress, 1940's, Folk Art
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A sensitively painted portrait of the artist's daughter, Nancy, aged two and a half, shown wearing a floral-striped, jade green gingham dress.
Signed lower right, 'Martha Tracy Frey' (American, 1915-2010) and painted 1944; additionally inscribed verso 'Picture of Nancy Jane Frey from life-sized photograph when about 2 1/2. Painted by her mother in 1944.' This Kern County...
Category
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
OIL PAINTING 18th Century By Thomas B Hardy British old master Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD MASTER Large OIL PAINTING 18th CENTURY NAVEL HARBOUR
OLD MASTER LARGE OIL PAINTING
18th Century
NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH HISTORY
“ Very Good condition pane...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Colorado Nocturne" (2023) by Emma Kalff, Original Oil Painting, Nocturne
Located in Denver, CO
"Kissing Nocturne" by Emma Kalff (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting depicting a nocturnal landscape. This piece is framed and ready to hang.
Emma Kalff is a Dutch-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The sadness of Maria Magdalena
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture a tender moment of introspection. The rich light bathes the figure in warmth, emphasizing the reflective mood. Textured shadows and the vibrant ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Gerardina Van Osch by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Neuman (Dutch)
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful realist mid 19th century portrait of Gerardina Van Osch (Dutch, 1819-1898) by Jan Hendrik Neuman (Johan Heinrich Neuman) (German, 1819-1898). S...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Kenosha Colors", Plein Air Colorado Landscape by Tracy Wall
Located in Denver, CO
Tracy Wall's (Colorado, US based) "Kenosha Colors" is an original, handmade, mixed media painting that depicts Colorado aspen trees in autumn.
As an artist, Tracy Wall sheds new light on everyday life, inviting the viewer to see the familiar as if for the very first time. Working with a variety of subjects, Tracy paints interesting viewpoints with compelling value, color, and shapes. Appealing compositions are everywhere, and they make strong impressions from afar even before the subject matter is recognized. She loves to balance representational impressions with more abstracted compositions. Tracy has studied at the Art Students League of Denver under such influential artists as Michelle Torrez, Ken Velastro, Kevin Weckbach, John Lencicki, and Rob Gratiot while also participated in additional workshops from Sally Strand, Carol Marine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas
Children Fishing by a River with Wild Flowers & Farmhouse in English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Children Fishing by a Riverside with Wild Flowers & Farmhouse in the English Countryside by British Artist, Les Parson
Art measures 20 x 16 inches
Frame me...
Category
1980s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - The Sky of Children
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Pain...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Two Young Patients' Mother
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Pain...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Serenity" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh, Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Serenity" (2024) by Sheri Farabaugh (United States Based) is a beautiful handmade still life oil painting that depicts a bundle of lotus flowers and pads resting in a clear blue pon...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Waiting Patiently" (2024) By Matt Talbert, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Matt Talbert
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert's "Waiting Patiently" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a portrait of a woman looking at the viewer on an abstracted and colorful backgr...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
After the Rain...
Located in Zofingen, AG
The quiet after a recent rain sets the stage, revealing a tranquil landscape. A vintage convertible and a solitary figure by an ice machine evoke a nostalgic, timeless scene. This ar...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Convergence of Peppers and Beets" (2022) By Timothy J. Standring, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Convergence of Peppers and Beets" by Timothy J. Standring is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life featuring vegetables on a white tablecloth and a yellowish ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Opus One Wine (original painting)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Thomas Stiltz. Canvas size 36 x 24 inches. Frame size approx 43 x 31 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Frame has...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Best regards, bumblebee oil/canvas, 40x50 cm, 2021
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
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 6 - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape from Kvikkjokk, Sápmi, c. 1861
Located in Stockholm, SE
Per Daniel Holm (Malingsbo, Dalarna 1835–1903 Stockholm) Attributed to.
Landscape from Kvikkjokk, c. 1861
oil on board
unframed 39 x 56 cm (15.4 x 22 inches)
framed 46.5 x 63 cm (...
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1860s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Iris (Revisited)" (2014) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera Painting on Gold Leaf
By Fred Wessel
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Iris (Revisted)" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2014, this piece depicts a young woman, looking inquisitively over her shoulder. The gold ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Waiting for the order IV
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this scene, I sought to capture the quiet solitude and contemplative mood of a young woman seated alone amidst the lively energy of a bustling café. Employing a palette r...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fritillaria Imperialis" (2023) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera/Gold Leaf Painting
By Fred Wessel
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Fritillaria Imperialis" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2023, this piece features a stem of Fritillaria Imperialis, resting in an ornate go...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Striped Tulip" (2024) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera on Gold Leaf Painting
By Fred Wessel
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Striped Tulip" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf with garnet cabochons. Created in 2024, this piece features a freshly bloomed red and white striped tuli...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Skylover" contemporary realist male nude perspective oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Skylover" is a contemporary realist male nude perspective oil painting in a unique wood frame. An ellipse shaped canvas displays a man laying on the ground under the morning sky. Hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
OIL PAINTING Signed C L OLD FINE MASTER PAINTER 19th Century BELGIUM SCHOOL
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING OLD FINE MASTER PAINTER 19th Century BELGIUM SCHOOL
Fine Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER
OIL PAINTING
GOLD GILT FRAME
New Collection
NEW COLLECTION...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Blind Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Blind Woman" by artist Miles Cleveland Goodwin is oil on canvas, and measures 72 5/8 x 44 5/8 inches. Including the artist-made frame, the overall dim...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cloud-Gazing Club
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captures a surreal and serene moment, blending simplicity with mystery. A barefoot woman in a black dress stands on a vast, white, textured expanse, reminiscent of salt ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Remember When" (2024) By Matt Talbert, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Matt Talbert
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert's "Remember When" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a portrait of a seated brunette in deep contemplation.
Artist bio/statement:
Matt ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Portrait of a painter in a costume - Oil on wood 65x53 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas with frame
The frame is new and the total size is 70x80 cm
Signed " V. Marendaz ", Unknonwn artist from the gallery
Dated 1920
Category
1920s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Dueling Partners 1850's French Oil, Chateau Staircase Interior Beautiful oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Duel
by Alcide Joseph LORENTZ (French 1813-1891)
signed and dated 1857
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed size: 30 x 25 inches
condition: very good and presentable, previous r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Nude woman at washbasin oil painting on canvas by Frank H.Mason American artist
Located in Gavere, BE
Nude woman at washbasin oil painting on canvas by Frank H.Mason American artist
Frank Herbert Mason was born on February 20, 1921 in Cleveland, Oh...
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"In Good Company" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Frog
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "In Good Company" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a frog with a pink pearl necklace in a tea cup surrounded by a ladybug, cricket and ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ease – Realistic Nude Painting of Reclining Figure
Located in London, GB
Paul S. Brown was born in 1967 and raised in North Carolina. Paul’s immeasurable talent for drawing was evident from a young age. At the age of ten he received drawing lessons in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oriental motif. Oil on canvas, 100x73.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Oriental motif. Oil on canvas, 100x73.5 cm
At the turn of the century, the Viennese painter Eduard Ansen-Hofmann (1862-1955) became known with his oriental slave market and harem sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bavarian Gentleman Holding a Candle Fine German Oil Painting Portrait of Man
By Fritz Muller
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fritz Muller (1913 - 1972)
oil painting on board, framed
signed
framed: 17 x 14.5 inches
board: 14 x 12 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: very good and sound ...
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pistoia Street" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting, Italian Cityscape
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Pistoia Street" is an original, hand made oil and acrylic painting that depicts a brightly lit city street.
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...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Genre Scene"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Grand 17th-Century Style Genre Scene – Oil on Canvas
A magnificent large-scale oil painting depicting an elegant gathering of noble figures in an architectural setting. This historic...
Category
17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Girl With Flower - Contemporary Oil Painting, Realistic Woman Portrait
By Kamil Lisek
Located in Salzburg, AT
KAMIL LISEK (born in 1980) Studied under the guidance of prof. Maciej Świeszewski at the faculty of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated with distinction obta...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
LARGE OIL PAINTING by SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING LARGE SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY
Very good condition for age , (see pictures)
FINE RARE MARTINE PAINTING ORIG...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Napoleon Bonaparte was in burning Moscow. 1812
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
PLEASE NOTE: The frame will be shipped separately with the second package to reduce DHL's shipping costs.
The fires that began in Moscow late on the eve of September 15 (3), 1812, c...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tranquil Sailing" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy finds his inspiration in moments of quiet and solitude. Where he finds himself one with the sea and the sky and the tranquil world which he freely escapes to. Trained from an early age by his father Albert Nemethy, a world-renowned painter known best for his large scale steamer boats, George found...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Red and Green Farce
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Painting Institute in Beijing.
This painting Red and Green Farce is based on the author Bernini's classic sculpture Robbing Parsephone as the creation of the cornerstone. From three-dimensional monochrome sculptures to paintings of figures with urban backgrounds and baroque colors. This distinguishes mechanical painting...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary portrait "When the Beach is Your Parking Lot"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork depicts a serene coastal scene where a young woman stands beside a vintage white convertible, set against an ocean backdrop and stormy sky. The muted palette of blues an...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
The Path Where Nothing Is Simple
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork drops you into a surreal moment: two figures black outfits stand in the middle of nowhere, under a blue sky sprinkled with just enough clouds to keep it interesting. One...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Angel's Trumpet Icon" (2020) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera on Gold Leaf Painting
By Fred Wessel
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Angel's Trumpet Icon" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf with coral cabochons. Created in 2020, this piece features a freshly bloomed stem of a white ange...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moments of Reflection Depicting a Woman Sitting by the Fire, Original Oil Paint
By Sam Uhrdin
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to present a captivating painting by the artist Sam Uhrdin (1886-1964). This beautiful artwork depicts a woman from Dalarna, sitting in front of a warm, glowing fire. The entire painting is bathed in a soft, radiant light, particularly illuminating her face and traditional white/red attire. The woman appears contemplative, lost in thought, perhaps thinking of someone dear to her heart. She is depicted in a kitchen, taking a moment to relax after a day's chores in her home.
Sam Uhrdin's artistic journey began in the early 1900s, he traveled to Stockholm in 1903 to further continue his studies in painting. He worked as a painter during the day and attended various evening schools in the evenings. In 1906, he journeyed to America to work as a sign painter, but he mainly ended up working as an upholsterer. Returning to Leksand in 1909 via London and Paris, his artistic talent gained recognition, and with the help of some patrons, he began studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1911, occasionally attending Althin's painting school in Stockholm. Financial circumstances cut his study time short, and his skill as a portrait painter earned him numerous portrait commissions, which further occupied his time.
In 1921, Uhrdin received a scholarship from the Royal Academy, enabling him to embark on a study trip in 1922 to the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, which he had to cut short due to his wife's illness. He later visited places like Spain and Portugal.
Uhrdin's breakthrough came with his portrait of the former Prime Minister Nils Edén, which he executed in 1919. In 1921, he portrayed the participants of the Swedish Academy. Among other representatives of official Sweden captured by Uhrdin were Gustav V, Manne Siegbahn, Ludvig Stavenow, and bishops Gottfrid and Einar Billing. In 1932, he held a solo exhibition at Konstnärshuset in Stockholm, and he participated in various exhibitions, including the Swedish Artists' Association in Stockholm in 1917, Swedish Art at Valand-Chalmers in Gothenburg in 1923, Dalarna Artists displayed at Liljevalchs Konsthall in 1936, and the National Museum's traveling exhibition "Barnet i konsten" (Children in Art...
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1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Audrey #1
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's "Audrey #1" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female model reclining on blue velvet fabric as she turns her face away from the viewer.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sergei" - Oil on Canvas Realist Portrait Painting 2016
Located in Denver, CO
"Sergei," an original oil painting on canvas created in 2016 by Viktoria Savenkova, is an expressive realist portrait rendered with skillful precision and emotional depth. Measuring ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary portrait "Coffee with the President"
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...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Sailing on the Open Seas" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy finds his inspiration in moments of quiet and solitude. Where he finds himself one with the sea and the sky and the tranquil world which he freely escapes to. Trained from an early age by his father Albert Nemethy, a world-renowned painter known best for his large scale steamer boats, George found...
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tuscany
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tuscany" c.1970is an acrylic painting on hardboard by artist Edward (Ed) Diffenderfer b.1928 It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 22.15 x 28.15 inches, framed size is 26.5 x 32.5 inches. Custom framed in a gold frame. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist:
Ed Diffenderfer was born in 1928 in Stockton, California. Education: Berkeley Schools, California College Of Arts And Crafts. Experience: Instructor Of Illustration, Freelance Illustrator And Painter. Memberships, Collections, Awards: Society Of Illustrators (San Francisco) Bohemian Club; New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago Art Shows, The Pentagon, Library Of Congress, Smithsonian Institution and Air Force Academy...
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Reclining Nude in Green" - Oil Painting of Seated Nude Woman, Realist Style
Located in Denver, CO
Diego Glazer’s “Reclining Nude in Green” (2022) is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas panel that presents a seated nude woman in a classical pos...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
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