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Realist Still-life 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
Pocket Yellow Plum, Original Painting, Still Life, Fruit Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Yellow Plum is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her pocket fruit series. Additional information: Oil on Canvas 16 H x 16 W x 3.50 D cm (6.30 x 6.30 x ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Apple - original realism still life fruit painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Dani Humberstone’s Apple captures the crisp, inviting allure of this universal symbol of simplicity and sustenance. The painting features a single apple bathed in warm, soft light th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Fig Fruit
Located in Oslo, NO
This small Still Life is horizontally composed with dark juicy fig fruits delicately contrasting to the white drapery they are resting on. Light shadow covers one half of fruit, lett...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Serenidad. Oil/cutting board Trompe-l'oeil. Cups, jars, Heinz ketchup still-life
By Angela F. Ayensa
Located in Segovia, ES
"Serenidad", oil on wood, 80 cm H x 42 cm W This piece of art in the shape of a cutting board is ideal for a kitchen. It is made with the use of the technique "Trompe l'oeil", that...
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Early 2000s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

Pocket Ripe Red Pomegranate, Baroque Still Life, fruit
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Ripe Red Pomegranate is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Table top bottles still life painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Italian Still Life painting by unknown artist in the style of Giorgio Morandi. Oil on panel, measuring 16 1/8 x 22 inches. ca. 1960s Artist board and fixtures are Italian.
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Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Alois M Hennersdorf (German b. 1927) Oil on canvas painting, Still Life, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale this charming Still life oil painting on canvas depicting a warm, intimate scene featuring a violin resting on a rich red cloth, illuminated by the soft glow of a single ...
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1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Fresh and Peeled - original still life impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
There is an undeniable elegance in the simplicity of Fresh and Peeled, where the natural beauty of citrus fruit is revealed in exquisite detail. The golden lemons, set against a dark...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mouthwatering Sweets - original still life painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A vision of warmth and abundance, Mouthwatering Sweets captures the luscious appeal of sun-ripened mandarins in their most tantalizing form. The rich, orange glow of the fruit stands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Forest shadows", green, brown, landscape painting, paper, vertical, mixed media
Located in Oslo, NO
This expressive mixed media sketch on paper (study for a large painting) captures the essence of a dense forest landscape with bold brushstrokes and layered textures. The interplay o...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Pencil, Acrylic, Paper

Blair Atherholt "Peeled" - Oil On Panel Contemporary Still Life 2024
Located in Denver, CO
Created in 2024 by American artist Blair Atherholt, Peeled is a captivating still-life oil painting on panel that explores the subtle balance of light and shadow. This original, hand...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Vintage American School Trompe L'Oeil Modernist Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very nicely painted American school Trompe L'oeil still life painting. Finely executed with great detail. Signed. Framed. Ready to hang!
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1960s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Wild Strawberry - original still life impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A quiet yet poignant study of nature’s simple beauty, Wild Strawberry captures the essence of growth, transition, and fleeting ripeness. The single, fully matured strawberry sits gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Antique American Elegant 19th Century Fruit Still Life Framed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very nicely painted early American realist fruit still life painting by Cyrenius Hall (1830 - 1896). Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 14"H x 22"L.
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1880s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Composition with Cherries - original still life painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A still life filled with whimsy and contrast, Composition with Cherries and Dice is a playful yet sophisticated exploration of balance and harmony. The delicate porcelain cup, adorne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Strawberries in a Cup - original still life painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Playful yet elegant, Strawberries in a Cup transforms an everyday moment into a celebration of color and light. The lush, plump strawberries spill over the rim of a delicate porcelai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Irises. Floral still life acrylic painting, Classic, Realistic, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life acrylic on board painting by Polish artist Janusz Szpyt. Artwork style is classic and realistic achieved with wide brush strokes. Janusz S...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Lilies. Floral still life acrylic painting, Classic, Realistic, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life acrylic on board painting by Polish artist Janusz Szpyt. Artwork style is classic and realistic achieved with wide brush strokes. Janusz S...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Still Life with Grapes - original still life realism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Dramatic and luxurious, Still Life with Grapes is a striking study of contrast, texture, and abundance. The deep blue-black grapes spill onto a delicate porcelain plate, their cluste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Purple Drops - original still life impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
With its moody elegance and striking composition, Purple Drops invites the viewer into a world of rich, velvety hues and quiet sophistication. The deep plum tones of the fruit gliste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Cherries in a Saucer - original still life painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A vision of delicacy and refinement, Cherries in a Saucer captures the lush decadence of perfectly ripened fruit. The deep crimson cherries, each gleaming with a luminous sheen, rest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Autumn Still Life -original still life impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A rich and evocative composition, Autumn Still Life encapsulates the quiet beauty of the changing seasons. A crisp red apple and a golden quince rest on a weathered blue wooden surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Summer Drink - original still life impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A composition brimming with timeless elegance, Summer Drink for All Times captures the essence of refreshing indulgence. A deep green glass bottle stands like a silent guardian besid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Sweet and Prosperous - original still life painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
A masterpiece of balance and abundance, Sweet and Prosperous captures the vibrancy and generosity of nature’s finest fruits. Three radiant mandarins, their deep orange hues glowing a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Fresh, Juicy Lemons-original still life impressionism painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Bursting with energy and vibrancy, Fresh, Juicy Lemons captures the zest and vitality of nature’s simplest pleasures. The lemons, depicted with meticulous attention to detail, exude ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Medieval Peach Wine -original still life impressionism painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
There is something enchantingly old-world about Medieval Peach Wine, a composition that evokes the romance of a bygone era. The warm, velvety peaches rest beside a striking dark bott...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Studio Corner" Realist oil painting, corner of art studio with paintings
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Studio Corner" is a post modern oil on panel painting. It depicts the corner an art studio. There are a variety of paintings, sculptures, and vases that can be seen. Frame Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

A Peach, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A ripe white peach with dried leaves rests on a wooden surface. Its pinkish-red and yellow skin contrasts with the dark background. Artist Art Tatin used Flemis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Sea and Sky 09.05.2024" oil painting of blue water and sky, sail, impressionism
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Sea and Sky 09.05.2024" is an impressionist oil painting, painted from life outdoors. Signed "Nelson H. White 2024" in lower right corner Frame Dimensions 17 x 13in Nelson H. Wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Circle Beach" Realist painting of circle beach, cloudy sky and green grass
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Circle Beach" is a realist oil painting, It depicts a local spot in Noyac, circle beach in mid day. It shows a cloudy sky, green grass, and a sandy path accentuated by tire-tracks. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Realistic Still Life Painting, "Birthday Present with Glass Vases" 2024
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by southern California artist, Leslie Winokur. Its dimensions are 11" x 14" x 1.5" (HxWxD). It is oil on linen...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Realistic Still Life Painting, "Box and Tin Toy" 2024
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by southern California artist, Leslie Winokur. Its dimensions are 11" x 14" x 1.5" (HxWxD). It is oil on linen...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

"Three Stacked Cups White Gold Tan with White Polka Dot Pattern in Background'
Located in Wellesley, MA
Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant and beautiful cups, plates, teapots, and dishes, but there is something humorous and provocative about these painti...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Listed French Artist Georges de Marco 1906-1990 Oil canvas painting Still Life
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This striking still life painting exudes warmth and richness, set against a deep red background that enhances the vibrancy of the carefully arranged objects. A dark glass bottle, a d...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Peaches oil/canvas, 40x50cm, 2020
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 ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Purple lace of white peonies" realistic still life by Liliya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
Purple lace of white peonies" realistic still life by Lilia Volskaya. Flowers are the ultimate delight in beauty, which is flawless. The slight curves of lines, tones and semitones, ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

"Lemon tree" Painting. Horizontal. White, yellow, blue, botanical, citrus
Located in Oslo, NO
This botanical watercolor painting captures the serene beauty of nature, portraying a branch of a lemon tree in detail. The branch, adorned with bright yellow lemons and delicate whi...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Almazan Vertical 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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Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Narcissus, paper, watercolor, 48x47 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...
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1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

Medinilla Magnifica oil/canvas, 70x90 cm, 2023
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 ...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Orange XI-original still life hyper realism painting-artwork-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Angela Faustina's "Orange VI" is a captivating testament to th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Lemon-original modern hyper realism oil painting -contemporary Art study artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Angela Faustina's "Lemon" invites viewers into a world of vivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Peach XI-Original still life hyper realism oil painting-artwork-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Angela Faustina's "Peach XI" transports viewers into a realm o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Tulips and lilacs 1992, paper, watercolor, 64x73 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...
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1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

The Water Witch at Anchor - Sunset - Realist Maritime Oil by Montague Dawson
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed maritime oil on canvas circa 1930 by English realist painter Montague Dawson. The three masted schooner painted in this work is almost certainly...
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1930s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tulips. 1995, paper, watercolor, 55x74.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...
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1980s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

"Get Lucky" Oil Painting 24" x 20 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Get Lucky" Oil Painting 24" x 20 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy ATTENTION: Painting ships rolled in a tube. A look through Dmitriy’s designs reveals a glamorous, feminine, provocative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Three White and Gold Cups with Polka Dots" Sparkly Still Life of Stacked Cups
Located in Wellesley, MA
Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant and beautiful cups, plates, teapots, and dishes, but there is something humorous and provocative about these painti...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Composition with Blueberries" Stacked Cups Still Life White, Gold, Gray, Blue
Located in Wellesley, MA
Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant and beautiful cups, plates, teapots, and dishes, but there is something humorous and provocative about these painti...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Composition of Cups on Polka Dots w Stripes" Sparkly Elegant Blue, White, Gold
Located in Wellesley, MA
Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant and beautiful cups, plates, teapots, and dishes, but there is something humorous and provocative about these painti...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Stacked Cups on Paisley" A tower of 8 elegant white, gold, blue, & gray cups
Located in Wellesley, MA
Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant and beautiful cups, plates, teapots, and dishes, but there is something humorous and provocative about these painti...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

''Claude Monet"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is Syria of paintings, drawn from nature, on a sketch. I love to communicate with nature personally. I go outside and draw states of nature. Beautiful still life from nature. A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Paper, Oil

"Claude Monet"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Impressionism, in this project I study myself through the prism of time, my vision of the universe of bodies, shapes and colors. Color and light, this is life in the meta universe of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Goblets XXV, Sweet wrapper art, contemporary wall sculpture, conversation art
Located in Deddington, GB
Goblets XXV is a signed original wall sculpture made from sweet wrappers by Joanne Tinker of a selection of colourful wine goblets on a black shelved frame. Joanne Tinker wall sculpt...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Metal, Foil

"Dahlias and Dark Green" - Oil Painting, 2022, Vibrant Still Life
Located in Denver, CO
Jon Doran's "Dahlias and Dark Green" (2022) is an exquisite oil painting on panel that captures the lush vibrancy of a floral arrangement. This original still-life artwork features r...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Red poppies in fifty hues." XXL Original Oil Painting by Lilya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The paintings are drawn with oil on the canvas. Shipping rolled in a TUBE. Original Volskaya Lilya painting "Red poppies in fifty hues". Poppies in a landscape. Beautiful and br...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

Still life in interior of dry flowers and old carpet.
Located in Riga, LV
Still life in interior of dry flowers and old carpet. 1986., ol on canvas, 90x70
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1980s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Animal Series (Rottweiler Dog with Flowers), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Lowell Nesbitt (1933-1993) Title: Animal Series (Rottweiler Dog with Flowers) Year: 1986 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 30.25 x 22 inches Inscription: Signed, dated by the artis...
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1980s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Realist still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Realist 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, purple, green, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Olga Antonova, Susan Jane Belton, Douglas Newton, and Claudine Picard. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Realist still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 2 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 $167 and tops out at $150,000, while the average work sells for $2,649.

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