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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
The Somnambulist, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "The Somnambulist" is an oil painting that depicts a sleepwalker on an urban street illuminated by moonlight. Sometimes they are silent epic landscapes o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

CONTEMPORARY Architecture Spanish Artist Bea Sarrias 2023 Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BARCELONA, ES
DREAM STAIRS (CHARLES AND RAY EAMES) 70X50 CM ACRYLIC ON LINEN The artist, Bea Sarrias, has developed much of her work in Barcelona, where she studied Fine Arts and soon became inte...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Linen

Twilight Serenity at Sea, Maritime Painting by Swedish Artist Per Linér, 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite painting by Per Linér, a distinguished Swedish artist born in the 19th century, eloquently captures the serene maritime essence of what appears to be the Helsingborg region. The canvas is brought to life with a selection of ships that grace the calm waters, suggesting the vibrant trade and seafaring culture of the era. At the heart of the composition lies an island, crowned with modest yet intriguing buildings that hint at human habitation amidst the vastness of nature. Linér's masterful use of a soft, rosy hue in the sky evokes a time of day when the sun's final embers paint the heavens, offering viewers a moment of reflective tranquility. The painting's historical significance is matched by its visual splendor, making it a valuable addition to any collection of classic Scandinavian landscapes. This artwork not only showcases Linér's academic training in Stockholm and Germany but also his deep connection to the landscapes around him, which he chronicled with dedication throughout his career. oil on board signed with monogram PL...
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

"The Green Sea Turtle" Animal Themed Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch's "The Green Sea Turtle" is a striking handmade original oil on wood panel animal themed painting, measuring 18 x 18 x 1.50 inches. This 2023 work is a primary marke...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

Pedn Founder-original impressionism seascape coast painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Pedn Founder" by Lenny Cornforth is a captivating original seascape painting that transports viewers to the serene shores of Cornwall. Crafted with oil on canvas in the style of con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cottages by the Sea in Ireland Vintage Oil Painting by 20th Century Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Cottages by the Sea in Ireland Vintage Oil Painting by 20th Century Irish Artist, Louis Humphrey. Humphrey was born in 1955 in Belfast, Nort...
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1980s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

In a new place, Contemporary Still-life with Axe Oil Painting by Igor Sventitski
Located in Sempach, LU
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...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"York St." Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "York St.'" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a red brick house peeking out from lush trees contrasted with blue sky. About the Artis...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Western Light-original modern abstract landscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Enter the enchanting realm of "Western Light" by the gifted artist Kate Salenfield. This original abstract landscape painting, rendered in oil on canvas, is a testament to Salenfield...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Rabbit Hutch, Charles Hunt, Jr, British, Children, Animals
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Charles Hunt, Jr. was born in Kensington, London, in 1829 and was part of a dynasty of painters. He was the son of the genre painter Charles Hunt (1803-1877) and father to four sons ...
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19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

OIL PAINTING 18th Century By Thomas B Hardy British old master Gold Gilt Frame
By Thomas Bush Hardy RBA
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...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"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...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Study for 'Before Grace'" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "Study for 'Before Grace'" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a quiet scene of baskets of produce with warm orange afternoon light. Abo...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Study for 'Penance'" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "Study for 'Penance'" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a quiet scene of foliage with warm afternoon light. About the Artist: Raymond...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Wrong Side of the Tracks, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Wrong Side of the Tracks" is an oil painting that depicts an illuminated storefront on the outskirts of a city with a towering night skyline in the the ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Greenaway Beach-original impressionism ocean-seascape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Greenaway Beach" by Lenny Cornforth is a captivating original seascape painting that transports viewers to the pristine shores of Cornwall. Crafted with oil on canvas, Cornforth's c...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Oil

Mexican Market Scene
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Mid-century painting depicts what is probably a Mexican of Latin American market scene. Oil on canvas glued down to panel measuring 9.75 x 15.25 inches; 11 x 16.5 inches fr...
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1970s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Flower Seller - French Realist Figurative Watercolor by Victor Gilbert
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figurative watercolour on board by French realist painter Victor Gabriel Gilbert. The work depicts a flower seller at her market stall selling beautifully coloured bouquets of...
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Early 1900s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Board, Watercolor

Winter Oil Florence Academy Oil Harvest of Autumn Reflection
Located in Houston, TX
Samuel S.Hoskins Statement on Winter: Delving into the symbolism of winter, I painted a figure dressed in black, embracing the harvest of autumn. In my perspective, winter signifies a moment to take stock of one's life, withdrawing into a state of reflection. It's a time to gaze ahead, anticipating the promises that spring holds for renewal and growth. As a graduate of The Florence Academy of Art and a devoted oil painter, Samuel Hoskins...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Linen

OIL PAINTING FRENCH By ? Beautiful lady of Nobility in a Gold Neoclassical Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING By ? Beautiful lady of Nobility in a Neoclassical Frame FINE Portrait OIL PAINTING Old Master Early 19th Century French artist ...
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18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Treeing Walker Coonhounds and Bear - Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic western figurative landscape oil painting of three Treeing Walker Coonhounds (aka: Tennessee Lead) "treeing" a bear in a tree by western artist Kim L Powers (American, 20/21st Century). Signed "Powers 1993" lower right corner. Image, 29.5"H x 23.5"W. Long years on the Navajo reservation as a working cowboy/bull rider...
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1990s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gaze of Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This is a collage painting depicting a lady deeply in love, her gaze of love unveils the deep truth of her identity. This is stunning artwork that captivates viewers with its rich combination of colors and intricate designs. -Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. -About Artist Agwunwa Theophilus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Resilient Spirit
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Resilient spirits celebrate the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity, bounce back from failures, and continue to thrive. It depicts characters who face significant challenge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

White Roses Oil Florence Academy Oil The Enchanting Fragrance of Roses
Located in Houston, TX
Samuel S.Hoskins Statement on White Roses: "White Roses" is an endeavor to evoke the enchanting fragrance of roses. One of the most delightful aspects of living in Florence, Italy, is cycling through the outskirts of the city in spring after a refreshing rain shower. The rain seems to awaken the scents of various flora. I utilized Viridian Green and Cerulean Blue to capture the cool contrast that rain imparts to the flowers, seeking to encapsulate the sensory experience of those post-rain, blossoming moments. White Roses 14x18 20x24 with Frame As a graduate of The Florence Academy of Art and a devoted oil painter, Samuel Hoskins...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Linen

Always in my Dream-original abstract landscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Step into the enchanting world of "Always in my Dream" by the talented artist Faryal Ahmad. This captivating original landscape painting, executed with finesse in oil on canvas, tran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Steeltown, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Steeltown" is an oil painting that depicts a factory with smokestacks contrasted by a city skyline at night. Sometimes they are silent epic landscapes o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

OIL PAINTING 19th Century By Robert E . Roe British old master Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
VERY RARE Oil PAINTING Antique 19th Century By Listed artist British old master OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING BRITISH SCHOOL 19th Century Gold Frame Description Late 19th century “Good...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Old bath-house. Oil on canvas, 51, 5 x 64, 7 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Old bath-house. Oil on canvas, 51, 5 x 64, 7 cm
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1950s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shortcut, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Shortcut" is an oil painting that depicts an urban street with a towering city skyline at night. Sometimes they are silent epic landscapes of the Desert...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Night Run, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
On a cold winter evening in Southern California, a group of runners races through the dusk. Much like the holiday lights wrapped around their bodies, the sky co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lonely Street, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Lonely Street" is an oil painting that depicts a city street with a strolling pedestrian. Sometimes they are silent epic landscapes of the Desert South ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

LARGE OLD MASTER LATE 18th CENTURY CIRCLE of SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS OIL PAINTING
Located in Ferndown, GB
HUGE OLD MASTER LATE 18th CENTURY CIRCLE of SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS OIL PAINTING Fine OIL PAINTING Old Master 18th Century R.A artist in a Large ...
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18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Old Stone Stairway By Düsseldorf Artist Ferdinand Fagerlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
This oil painting called The Old Stone Stairway by Ferdinand Fagerlin offers an intimate glimpse into a quiet interior space, where the stillness of...
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Birds. 2020. Watercolor, paper, 66 x 96 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Birds. 2020. Watercolor, paper, 66 x 96 cm Seagulls over the sea Zigmunds Šņore was born in 1942 in Latvia. His works has been exhibited since 1969 an...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"The Thinker:" Portrait Painting of a Pensive Redhead
Located in Denver, CO
Anna Wypych's "The Thinker" is a handmade original portrait oil painting that captures the essence of a pensive redhead, thoughtfully created in 2020. This artwork, measuring 32 x 26...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Heliconia" Oil Painting D 20" inch by Sasha Sokolova
Located in Culver City, CA
"Heliconia" Oil Painting D 20" inch by Sasha Sokolova Bio Born in Moscow into a family of artists, Sasha Sokolova is an award winning contemporary realist painter, working across a range of traditional oil and water colour techniques. Her current works explore a variety of themes spanning the human figure and nature and feature many of the travel destinations from which she draws much of her inspiration. Following scholarships from the V. Spivakov fund and Young Talents Fund, Sasha graduated with honours from the Sergey Andriyaki School of Watercolour and Fine Arts in Moscow and went on to complete a Masters of Fine Arts at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. Sasha was selected as the only Russian artist to work on the Oscar nominated "Loving Vincent", the first fully painted feature film. Sasha exhibits regularly in Russia and throughout Europe. In 2021 Sasha’s painting “The Last Portrait” was awarded Honourable Mention in ModPortrait 2021 and will be exhibited with other finalists in Zaragoza and Barcelona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Something I Left Behind-ORIGINAL Impressionism London cityscape painting- Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Embark on a journey of poignant nostalgia with "Something I Left Behind," an evocative acrylic painting by the esteemed artist David Wilson. This original cityscape, crafted in the e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Domingo. naked woman back.original pastel painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Domingo Álvarez was born on June 29 in 1942, in Barcelona. Signature si- com with its name of background and as Domingo has to be. Since childhood shows his interest in drawing and p...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Pastel

OIL PAINTING Antique 19thCentury By E.Horton British old master Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ARTIST E . Horton 19th CENTURY BRITISH OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Fine Medium Size Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Romantic Scene GOLD G...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Polzeath Beach-original impressionism seascape-cost 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Itzhak Holtz (Judaica Master) Oil Painting Portrait John Sloan Ashcan Artist WPA
By Itshak Holtz
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting Portrait of Ashcan Artist John Sloan. Signed I. Holtz. The youngest of four children, Holtz was born and spent his early childhood in Skierniewice, Poland, a small town near Warsaw. His father was a hat maker and a furrier. In 1935, prior to World War II, when Holtz was ten years old, his family moved to Jerusalem, Israel, where they settled in the Geula neighborhood near Meah Shearim. Itzhak Holtz's passion for art began early. When he was five years old, in Poland, his father first drew a picture of a horse and sled in the snow for him. The young Holtz looked at the drawing and studied it in wonderment. From that moment on, Holtz remembers, he constantly begged his father to draw for him. His enthusiasm for art grew and Holtz longed to study art. In 1945, he enrolled at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, where he primarily studied lettering and poster work in a program geared toward commercial art Holtz became interested in painting, prompting him to move to New York City in 1950 to study at the Art Students League of New York under Robert Brackman and Harry Sternberg, and then at the National Academy of Design under Robert Philipp. Holtz has stated that his artwork, which primarily but not exclusively, depict scenes of Jewish spirituality and tradition, is driven by his Orthodox Jewish beliefs: "You have to live that religious life to fully capture it on canvas." He has been classified in the school of genre painting, often depicting street scenes of ordinary people in everyday Jewish life in the back alleys and markets of Jerusalem neighborhoods such as Me'ah Shearim and Geula; and in New York neighborhoods and hamlets such as Monsey, Boro Park and Williamsburg. Along with street scenes, his work includes portraits of scribes, tailors, cobblers and fishmongers, and images such as shtetls, lighthouses, and wedding scenes. He started out painting mostly portraits in order to support his family, before expanding to include street scenes. His beloved subject matter is painting scenes of Jewish life, his childhood memories when his mother took him along shopping for the Sabbath to the markets of Meah Shearim, has left a deep impression on him and influenced many of his works. Holtz has experimented in the abstract, but then reverted to representational and figurative art to which he devoted himself exclusively. His Israeli street scenes are said to combine “an affectionate recollection of the past with the brilliance of the color of modern Israel.” Holtz has stated that he struggled at first when he arrived to the USA because of financial reasons and because he only knew Polish, Yiddish and Hebrew, but then made good ties with his instructor who greatly influenced him Robert Philipp who helped him make friends and referred him to paint portraits. Examples of Holtz's work throughout the years include: Yerusalem Wedding (2010), depicting a Chuppa in Jerusalem on early evening, oil on canvas; The Funeral(1966), depicting five stoic Hasidim carrying a body on a bier over to a gravesite, with the people behind them crying, in charcoal on paper and oil on canvas; Rejoicing (1974), an image of religious men dancing, in felt pen and marker on paper; and the oil painting Shamash Learning in Shul (2003), a portrait of a pious Jew studying the Talmud inside a claustrophobic synagogue scene. Throughout the years Holtz has created hundreds of works in many art mediums, including, genre scenes, portraits, still lifes and landscape scenery, his works are sought after by art collectors worldwide, and he has been called the greatest living Jewish artist. It is said that no artist ever explored the Jewish subject like Holtz. Today some of his oil paintings have been commanding over $100,000. Holtz creates his scenes after researching locations, and often uses locals as models. He paints slowly and with great care, but with a swift Impressionistic style. The people in his portraits and scenes are generally more cheerful and optimistic than standard portraits of Hassidic individuals. He paints oils and watercolors, and also does felt pen, pastel, marker, ink and charcoal drawings, as well as woodcuts. His oil paintings typically have a brown hue, while his work with felt pen is often in sepia tones, and on some of his works he used very bright colors, with a strong emphasis on the interplay of light and shadow. He is heavily influenced by the ancient staircases and alleyways of Jerusalem, with its modest religious population, which has made a strong impression on him in his youth, the streets of Tzfat, and the works of Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer and Peter Bruegel, as well as Jewish artists Moritz Daniel Oppenheim...
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1940s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Traveler Oil A Journey Florence Academy Oil Sunny or a Chaotic Storm
Located in Houston, TX
Samuel S.Hoskins Statement on The Traveler : I hold a deep appreciation for the motif of the traveler. I prefer to perceive my life as a narrative in which I play the role of a traveler. Much like in life itself, this journey involves navigating through various elements and facing the challenges that life presents. At times, the journey may be characterized by sunny and pleasant moments, while at other times, it might resemble a chaotic storm. Nevertheless, there is a profound beauty woven in it all. The Traveler by Samuel Hoskins...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Linen

LARGE OIL PAINTING by ANTHONY BRANDRETT (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING MARITIME SHIP MASTER PIECE 20th CENTURY FINE RARE MARTINE PAINTING ORIGINAL 20th Century OLD MASTER STYLE OIL PAINTING GOLD GILT FRAME By Similar $5,000 Premier Colle...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Oil

"Erabadu Flower" Oil Painting D 39" inch by Sasha Sokolova
Located in Culver City, CA
"Erabadu Flower" Oil Painting D 39" inch by Sasha Sokolova Bio Born in Moscow into a family of artists, Sasha Sokolova is an award winning contemporary realist painter, working across a range of traditional oil and water colour techniques. Her current works explore a variety of themes spanning the human figure and nature and feature many of the travel destinations from which she draws much of her inspiration. Following scholarships from the V. Spivakov fund and Young Talents Fund, Sasha graduated with honours from the Sergey Andriyaki School of Watercolour and Fine Arts in Moscow and went on to complete a Masters of Fine Arts at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. Sasha was selected as the only Russian artist to work on the Oscar nominated "Loving Vincent", the first fully painted feature film. Sasha exhibits regularly in Russia and throughout Europe. In 2021 Sasha’s painting “The Last Portrait” was awarded Honourable Mention in ModPortrait 2021 and will be exhibited with other finalists in Zaragoza and Barcelona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Mediterranean girl II
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the timeless grace of a moment steeped in sunlight and shadows. Her gaze, a silent conversation with the viewer, is filled wi...
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17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

triptych of pocket bring clementine, speckled green pear, ripe-ish yellow banana
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Speckled Greeen Pear is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale oil realistic oil paintings with a nod to baroque still life. The paintings are set in a black wood layered frame. Additional information: Oil, Oil Paint on Canvas 15 H x 15 W x 3 D cm (5.91 x 5.91 x 1.18 in) Sold framed Pocket Ripe-ish Banana is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale oil realistic oil paintings with a nod to baroque still life. The paintings are set in a black wood layered frame. Additional information: Oil, Oil Paint on Canvas 15 H x 17 W x 3 D cm (5.91 x 6.69 x 1.18 in) Sold framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Pocket Bright Clementine...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Walking on By-original impressionism NYC Cityscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Embark on a visual journey through the bustling cityscape with "Walking on By," a mesmerizing acrylic painting by the accomplished artist David Wilson. This original work, immersed i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

FINE OIL PAINTING by Michael Whitehand B1940 NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE RARE MARTINE PAINTING ORIGINAL 20th Century OLD MASTER STYLE OIL PAINTING GOLD GILT FRAME By Similar $3,000 Premier Collection NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF OLD HISTORY G...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Winter Village Landscape with Families & Children by 20th Century British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
A traditional original oil painting of a Winter Village Landscape with Families & Children by 20th Century British Artist. Art mea...
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Peace of Mind
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Discrimination” This prejudicial treatment, which has led to many mental health problems, keeps making me wonder what life is as I think about my future. But still trying to figure ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil, Canvas, Mixed Media

LARGE OLD MASTER LATE 18th CENTURY CIRCLE of THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH OIL PAINTING
By (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD MASTER LATE 18th /EARLY 19th CENTURY CIRCLE of THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH OIL PAINTING Fine OIL PAINTING Old Master 18th Century R.A artist in a ...
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18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

FINE Original By Giuseppe Pitto (1859-1928) 19th Century OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Located in Ferndown, GB
LARGE OIL PAINTING Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Piece OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING ITALIAN SCHOOL 19th Century in a Gold Frame Descripti...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

OIL PAINTING Antique 19thCentury By E.Horton British old master Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ARTIST E . Horton 19th CENTURY BRITISH OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Fine Medium Size Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Romantic Scene GOLD G...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Sacred Writings Religious and Mythological Narratives Florence Academy Oil
Located in Houston, TX
Samuel S.Hoskins Statement on Sacred Writing : I sought to delve into the concept of sacred texts, encompassing both religious and mythological narratives. Unlike conventional books, these sacred texts are dynamic, evolving throughout an individual's lifetime and human history. Reading such a text in childhood carries distinct significance compared to revisiting it in later stages of life. To symbolize our transformative journey, I depicted a path leading into the forest, illustrating how our life experiences influence our connection with these profound literary works. Sacred Writing 26x34 28x36 with Frame As a graduate of The Florence Academy of Art and a devoted oil painter, Samuel Hoskins...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Linen

He Knows
Located in Burlingame, CA
'He Knows' features the beautiful face of a boy with down syndrome encircled with lace and shrouded in dignified mystery. The small painting is 7 x 5 1/2 inches, framed 8 3/4 x 7 1/4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

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