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Photorealist Still-life Paintings

PHOTOREALISM

A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and tools, like projectors and airbrushes, borrowed from the worlds of commercial art and design.

Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly, if vaguely, familiar. It’s the stuff of yellowing snapshots and fugitive memories. The bland and the garish alike flicker between crystal-clear reality and dreamy illusion, inviting the viewer to contemplate a single moment rather than igniting a story.

The virtues of the “photo” in Photorealist art — infused as they are with dazzling qualities that are easily blurred in reproduction — are as elusive as they are allusive. “Much Photorealist painting has the vacuity of proportion and intent of an idiot-savant, long on look and short on personal timbre,” John Arthur wrote (rather admiringly) in the catalogue essay for Realism/Photorealism, a 1980 exhibition at the Philbrook Museum of Art, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At its best, Photorealism is a perpetually paused tug-of-war between the sacred and the profane, the general and the specific, the record and the object.

Robert Bechtle invented Photorealism, in 1963,” says veteran art dealer Louis Meisel. “He took a picture of himself in the mirror with the car outside and then painted it. That was the first one.”

The meaning of the term, which began for Meisel as “a superficial way of defining and promoting a group of painters,” evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists slowly expanded to include younger artists who traded Rolleiflexes for 60-megapixel cameras, using advanced digital technology to create paintings that transcend the detail of conventional photographs.

On 1stDibs, the collection of Photorealist art includes work by Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack, Charles Bell and others.

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Style: Photorealist
The High Line, 16x17x1.5", acrylic on Masonite,
Located in Southampton, NY
Charles Ford's work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of the City of New York. Another outstanding painting by Charles Ford that focuses on the High Line in New York City ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Masonite

Mark of Zorro / acrylic painting
Located in Burlingame, CA
Photorealistic still life street scene that features an American flag and resist sticker in the window of a home. Brown with red, white and blue. The street numbers are 8102 (2018 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Revel Restaurant, Acrylic on Panel
Located in Southampton, NY
Charles Ford's work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of the City of New York. His "City Paintings" have a very realistic color palette, very true to life. His colors are...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Wood Panel, Acrylic

Tulip
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Hilo Chen Title: Tulip Year: 1988 Medium: Watercolor on Paper, signed and dated Size: 9 x 6.5 in. (22.86 x 16.51 cm) Frame: 16 x 13 inches
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Watercolor

Orange Cupcakes
Located in Fairfield, CT
Framed size: 9.5x12.5" I love junk food. Who doesn’t? In my latest series of paintings, I am presenting snippets of childhood.. images that I like to look at. Presenting these ob...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

September 10, 11 East 71: Architectural Oil Painting Realistic Building Exterior
Located in Hudson, NY
30 x 40 inches horizontal photo realist oil painting on canvas of neo-classical architecture Mr. Britell's subject matter is drawn from the world of pre-modernist architecture. Wha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Peep Pop
Located in Fairfield, CT
I love junk food. Who doesn’t? In my latest series of paintings, I am presenting snippets of childhood.. images that I like to look at. Presenting these objects in a quiet and con...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Malaysia Beef Jerky, 16x19.5, acrylic on masonite
Located in Southampton, NY
Charles Ford's work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of the City of New York. Another wonderful painting by Charles Ford that captures the great lighting and shadows of ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

Window 2
Located in Buffalo, NY
A contemporary realist oil painting by American artist A.J. Fries. Artist’s Statement: My paintings are less about the images or scenes that they depict and more about my state o...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

BEYOND THE PALE - Photorealism / Still Life / Glass and Light
Located in New York, NY
Steve Smulka creates hyperrealistic and photorealistic still life paintings that capture glass bottles in natural light and interprets the illumination in dramatic compositions.
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Touching Souls - Hyperrealist Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by paintings created by old masters and the immersive nature she experienced in the Black Forest, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational hyperrealistic manner to capture lively bouquets and saturated landscapes. Husslein’s controlled and smooth still-life floral artworks derive direct inspiration from art history and flower photography. Flowers’ visual and tactile qualities, as well as their associations with love, femininity, and the natural world, have contributed to Husslein's colorful compositions. This one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas measures 47 inches high by 41 inches wide. The artwork is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front. It is signed by Husslein on the front and the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. “I create paintings which capture the joy of the moment in time where everything seems quietly perfect and the flowers are in full bloom. A metaphor as old as time, to seize the moment and enjoy it to its fullest extent.” When you look closely at these paintings you will see all kinds of amazing plants arranged together in a vase, some of which may not flower at the same time. The artworks focus more on the colors, lighting, textures, and botanical details which make Husslein's paintings so intriguing. Born in Wertheim, Germany, Husslein grew up in a quaint village surrounded by luscious hills and flowing rivers. To grow her practice and widen her perspective, she left Germany to study art in London, UK. As part of her studies, she lived in Los Angeles, New York, and Australia. Now based in Munich, Germany, Husslein has exhibited her artworks across Europe, gaining collectors internationally. Her original oil paintings have been exhibited at Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles since 2022. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Texture and Topography, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles Flowers, Galerie Katapult, Basel, Switzerland Aldeburgh Art Fair with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Hampstead with Newinger Art Discovery Art Fair Cologne with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Folly & Muse 2022 Exhibition with Edward Montgomery Fine Arts Affordable Art Fair Hamburg with Folly & Muse Affordable Art Fair Battersea with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam with Folly & Muse Signet Gallery...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Psychotropic Splendor of Utopian Intoxication
Located in Greenwich, CT
Still life of grapes, wine and foliage against an ocean background
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Party of Two"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness and consequence, s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"On the Edge"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness and consequence, s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Mysteries at Risk"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness and consequence, s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Circle of Light II"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness and consequence, s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Fading Moment"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness and consequence, s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Closing In"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness and consequence, s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Broken"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness and consequence, s...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

A Spark in the Sky - Vibrant Textural Mountain Desert Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to capture lively bouquets and saturated idyllic landscapes. Her passion for natural beauty is seen in her work as she transforms vistas familiar and rare into stunning interpretations of bold color, playful rhythms, and emotional impact. Within her impressionist landscape paintings, her experiences abroad truly come to light. These textural and abstract paintings perfectly capture the vibrancy and movement included in a coastal sunset. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled and smoother still-life floral series which derives a more direct inspiration from art history and representational flower bouquets. Her contemporary floral oil paintings are hyperrealistic works of art full of color, depth, and detail. Flowers’ visual and tactile qualities, as well as their associations with love, femininity, and the natural world, have contributed to Husslein's colorful compositions. This one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas measures 39.5 inches high by 31.5 inches wide. It is signed by Husslein on the back. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. “I create paintings that capture the joy of the moment in time where everything seems quietly perfect and the flowers are in full bloom. A metaphor as old as time, to seize the moment and enjoy it to its fullest extent.” Her high contrast works with bright, saturated colors and dynamic compositions are exciting and stimulating. Born in Wertheim, Germany, Husslein grew up in a quaint village surrounded by luscious hills and flowing rivers. To grow her practice and widen her perspective, she left Germany to study art in London, UK. As part of her studies, she lived in Los Angeles, New York, and Australia. Now based in Munich, Germany, Husslein has exhibited her artworks across Europe, gaining collectors internationally. Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles has exhibited her original paintings since 2022. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Texture and Topography, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles Flowers, Galerie Katapult, Basel, Switzerland Aldeburgh Art Fair with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Hampstead with Newinger Art Discovery Art Fair Cologne with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Folly & Muse 2022 Exhibition with Edward Montgomery Fine Arts Affordable Art Fair Hamburg with Folly & Muse Affordable Art Fair Battersea with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam with Folly & Muse Signet Gallery...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Bluebird", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Daniel Sprick's (US based) "Bluebird" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life with a bird skeleton, a blue jar, a blue bowl and a broken eggshell. Currently on display at the Madden Museum through April 28, 2024, but available for shipping in early May. About the artist: "Upon first glance, viewers might think Daniel's works are photographs because of their stunningly realistic elements. However, the longer we look at one of his paintings, the more we become aware that they are anything but a part of our world. We encounter Sprick's paintings not so much as statements, but more as experiences, whereby we engage deeply with his creativity. - Timothy J. Standring, exhibition curator and Gates Foundation Curator at the Denver Art Museum. Daniel Sprick's Fictions: Recent Works includes more than 30 examples of the Colorado artist's portraiture and still life paintings that blur the line between realism and abstraction. His meticulous representation of everyday objects and stirring interpretation of the human form provide viewers a new way to look at the world. Born: May 1, 1953, Little Rock, Arkansas Education: AA-Mesa College, Grand Junction...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Matter and Energy", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Daniel Sprick's (US based) "Matter and Energy" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life in the artist's studio composed of a white vase with large leaves, a red cup, a blue bowl and floating white roses. Currently on display at the Madden Museum through April 28, 2024, but available for shipping in early May. About the artist: "Upon first glance, viewers might think Daniel's works are photographs because of their stunningly realistic elements. However, the longer we look at one of his paintings, the more we become aware that they are anything but a part of our world. We encounter Sprick's paintings not so much as statements, but more as experiences, whereby we engage deeply with his creativity. - Timothy J. Standring, exhibition curator and Gates Foundation Curator at the Denver Art Museum. Daniel Sprick's Fictions: Recent Works includes more than 30 examples of the Colorado artist's portraiture and still life paintings that blur the line between realism and abstraction. His meticulous representation of everyday objects and stirring interpretation of the human form provide viewers a new way to look at the world. Born: May 1, 1953, Little Rock, Arkansas Education: AA-Mesa College, Grand...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Board, Oil

"Lilies", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Daniel Sprick's (US based) "Lilies" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white and blue vase with white lilies on a blue draped table with a skull. Currently on display at the Madden Museum through April 28, 2024, but available for shipping in early May. About the artist: "Upon first glance, viewers might think Daniel's works are photographs because of their stunningly realistic elements. However, the longer we look at one of his paintings, the more we become aware that they are anything but a part of our world. We encounter Sprick's paintings not so much as statements, but more as experiences, whereby we engage deeply with his creativity. - Timothy J. Standring, exhibition curator and Gates Foundation Curator at the Denver Art Museum. Daniel Sprick's Fictions: Recent Works includes more than 30 examples of the Colorado artist's portraiture and still life paintings that blur the line between realism and abstraction. His meticulous representation of everyday objects and stirring interpretation of the human form provide viewers a new way to look at the world. Born: May 1, 1953, Little Rock, Arkansas Education: AA-Mesa College, Grand Junction...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

I Have Only My Dreams - Hyperrealist Botanical Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to capture lively bouquets and saturated idyllic landscapes. Her passion for natural beauty is seen in her work as she transforms vistas familiar and rare into stunning interpretations of bold color, playful rhythms, and emotional impact. Within her impressionist landscape paintings, her experiences abroad truly come to light. These textural and abstract paintings perfectly capture the vibrancy and movement included in a coastal sunset. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled and smoother still-life floral series which derives a more direct inspiration from art history and representational flower bouquets. Her contemporary floral oil paintings are hyperrealistic works of art full of color, depth, and detail. Flowers’ visual and tactile qualities, as well as their associations with love, femininity, and the natural world, have contributed to Husslein's colorful compositions. This one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas measures 40 inches high by 39 inches wide. It is signed by Husslein on the back. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. “I create paintings that capture the joy of the moment in time where everything seems quietly perfect and the flowers are in full bloom. A metaphor as old as time, to seize the moment and enjoy it to its fullest extent.” Her high contrast works with bright, saturated colors and dynamic compositions are exciting and stimulating. Born in Wertheim, Germany, Husslein grew up in a quaint village surrounded by luscious hills and flowing rivers. To grow her practice and widen her perspective, she left Germany to study art in London, UK. As part of her studies, she lived in Los Angeles, New York, and Australia. Now based in Munich, Germany, Husslein has exhibited her artworks across Europe, gaining collectors internationally. Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles has exhibited her original paintings since 2022. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Texture and Topography, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles Flowers, Galerie Katapult, Basel, Switzerland Aldeburgh Art Fair with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Hampstead with Newinger Art Discovery Art Fair Cologne with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Folly & Muse 2022 Exhibition with Edward Montgomery Fine Arts Affordable Art Fair Hamburg with Folly & Muse Affordable Art Fair Battersea with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam with Folly & Muse Signet Gallery...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Burning II" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Burning II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a dollar bill in flames. Gregory was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1986 and moved to ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Board, Oil

"Sinking Ship", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Sinking Ship" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts gold fish snacks flowing from a model sail boat into a bag with a woma...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Solasta", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch’s (US based) "Solasta" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts pink blossoms with lush green leaves and lavender purple in the background. Artist Statem...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Gummy Bear Down" Realistic Candy Still Life in Bright Colors and Nostalgic Feel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Alexander Sheversky was born in Kishinev, in 1961. He studied at I.E. Repin Academy of Art. After graduation he worked in the field of Monumental Arts. Over the years Sheversky has h...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

To Be a Bat
Located in Burlingame, CA
Lynette Cook, 'To Be a Bat', 30 x 24, Acrylic on canvas. One of the artist's new 'To Be' paintings that is a recognition of our urban spaces coexisting with nature. Diving deeper, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cheerful Cheers - Original Photorealist Scrabble and Martini Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer is a California-based internationally collected artist. She is a leading force of the New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her hyper realistic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

"1964 G.T.O" Abstract Large Horizontal Blue Photorealistic Close Up Car Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Photorealistic close up painting of a classic blue muscle car. Kelley is able to capture the subtle curves of the vehicle through her dynamic use of light and shadow. Signed and titled on the back. Currently not framed, but options are available. Artist Biography: Cheryl Kelley...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vibrant & Vivid Still life painting 'Yellow Napkin' with lemons, peaches & Bowl
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Lijftogt was born in Amsterdam and at the age of 19 decided to pursue his creative path. He would spend every day for several years in the Museums of Amsterdam studying the old maste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Panel, Oil

'Quinces & Apples' Still life panting of fruit in a bowl by Mark Lijftogt
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Quinces & Apples' is a subtle, meditative and delicate painting by the hugely talented Contemporary Still life painter Mark Lijftogt. Photorealism at its very best! Lijftogt was b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Panel, Oil

"Feast" Still Life Oil Painting
Located in San Antonio, TX
Samuel Wilson (1986-Present) Texas Artist Image Size: 24 x 24 Medium: Oil "Feast" Biography Born in 1986 in Wicihta, KS, Sam is a self taught artist, gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Transformations"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Artist statement In our quick paced culture, we are hyper-stimulated with visual media, which has caused our sense of vision to become blind to many things of incredible loveliness ...
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Mille et un Secrets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original oil on linen. Hand signed on right.
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Life
By Linda Rosenzweig Prince
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Linda Rosenzweig Prince from 1981. A photo-realistic painting of of news stand magazines piles forming a layered landscape. Signed and dated verso, framed in cherr...
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1980s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Photorealist still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist still-life 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 still-life 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, green, pink, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Gregory Block, James Zamora, Lynette Cook, and Lowell Nesbitt. 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 Photorealist still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 3.5 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $228 and tops out at $88,000, while the average work sells for $3,736.

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