Realist Still-life Paintings

Edward Chalmers Leavitt (1842 - 1904) Rhode Island Artist Image Size: 36 x 28 Frame Size: 42.5 x 34.5 Newcomb Macklin Frame. Medium: Oil Dated 1889 "Duck Hunt" Mergansers Edward Chalmers Leavitt (1842 - 1904) Edward Chalmers Leavitt, artist, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, March 9, 1842, the son of Rev. Jonathan and Charlotte Esther (Stearns) Leavitt. His paternal ancestor was John Leavitt, who came to Massachusetts Bay in the first ship and settled in Hingham. On the maternal side, he is descended from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came to Plymouth in the Mayflower. Leavitt was educated in private schools in Providence, and at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire. During the Civil War in 1862 and 1863, he served in the navy on the U.S.S. Galena. In his profession of artist, Mr. Leavitt is especially noted as a painter of fruit, flowers and still life. He exhibited in the National Academy for several years and has made many successful exhibitions in Providence and Boston. He was a member of the Boston and Providence art clubs, and the Providence Press Club. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics his proclivities are mainly Republican. He has been twice married: first, May 19, 1877, to Ellen M. Fuller; and second, April 22, 1880, to Elizabeth S. Chace. Submitted November 2004 by Edward Bentley, Art Collector and Researcher from Lansing, Michigan. Source is the publication "Men of Progress: Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Leaders in Business and Professional Life from the State of Rhode Island." New England magazine. 1896. Edward C. Leavitt, born in 1842, has been described as "Providence, Rhode Island's leading still-life painter" in the late 19th Century. (Zellman 324) His teacher, James Morgan Lewin, was a prominent still-life painter in Fall River, Massachusetts, a neighboring town. Leavitt, a detailed, sharp-focused, realistic painter, was in love with texture and light, and was prolific and successful, painting a variety of still life subjects including flowers, fruit and even fish and dead game animals. His objects, including costly antiques and household decorative items, were often placed on ornamental, gleaming surfaces. He was a frequent exhibitor at the National Academy of Design in the 1870s and 1890s. The artist, who died in 1904, moved from a position of success and popularity to being ignored for many years until the publication of William H. Gerdts and Russell Burke's American Still-Life Painting in 1971. It is uncertain whether this disastrous loss of respect took place because Leavitt's work declined in quality during the last decade of his life, or because he was a victim of the periodic shifts in taste and fashion that afflict the arts. Sources: Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art Peter Hastings Falk, Editor, Who Was Who in American Art Biography from Roger King Fine Art Edward Leavitt was one of the leading still life artists of nineteenth century New England. He lived and worked in Providence, and studied with James Morgan Lewin, a leading painter of the Fall River School, which, in the late 19th Century, was one of the most important centers of still life painting. While Lewin branched out into other types of painting, Leavitt remained devoted to the art of the still life. His paintings are sharply focused, realistic, and carefully finished. Ornate objects such as urns, ewers, platters, cut glassware...

When I start a new paintong, I go to my garden and try to find a new topic. Every day something unusual happens there, new flowers bloom, the seasons change. My garden is always a so...

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.

Claudine Picard is a French artist born in 1949 who lives & works in Sainte Marie, France. She is graduated from the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1973 (ENSAD).

An exceptional still life oil painting with a table adorned with a vase of lilies, assorted fruit, and a variety of objects and textiles, with an Italian cityscape background titled ...

Breakfast at Goretto Cafe Florence Oil Table Top Interior Morning Espresso 8" x 12" Look for free shipping at checkout The painting measures 8" x 12...

Fred Wessel's "Iris (Revisted)" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2014, this piece depicts a young woman, looking inquisitively over her shoulder. The gold ...

China Cup with Pitcher Egg Tempera Realism Strawberries Marbles Framed by realist painter Mark Thompson is 10.5" x 9.75" Notice the figure of the art...

This is a one of a kind original still life oil painting on board from southern California artist Anthony Enyedy. It is 10" x 10" x 1.5". It is framed. A certificate of authenticity ...

"Bearded Beauty" by Shari Farabaugh (United States) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a close up view of a beautifully lit purple iris. Sheri Farabaugh began painting after s...

Since my study time at the Krasnodar Art Academy I’ve always had a love for still life. It is especially his quiet simplicity that attracts me together with the focus on composition,...

Adrienne Stein's (US based) "The Grove" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting. About the artist: Adrienne Stein (b. 1986) is an award winning artist living and working in Pe...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. A vibrant symphony of color and abundance, St. Clements Lime C...

Cyclamens picked in my garden set in a transparent vase. The various shades of pink and the choice of details made it possible to convey the beauty of these flowers. My intention was...

The fruit on the table is a gliding light on the texture of a lemon, and a peeled peel, translucent and twisted in a spiral. Broken pomegranate with many grains, like a man in a big ...

Gorgeous midcentury painting of crystal decanter and clear glass vessels against a vivid orange backdrop by Donald Werden (American, b. 1921). Signed and...

"Petunias" is a realist oil on canvas painting by Rachel Personett. A potting of white petunias overflows in verdant abundance. White blossoms glow against the dark background. Frame...

Professional realistic oil painting with red apples near the light window will give you a sense of harmony and lyrical mood. The picture will became a wonderful gift for You and Your...

Hanz Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) Still life of a vase of flowers and bugs Oil on canvas Signed lower middle  Canvas: 30" h x 24.75" w Framed: 35.25" h x 30.5" w.

Very nicely painted American school Trompe L'oeil still life painting. Finely executed with great detail. Signed. Framed. Ready to hang!

This still life painting composed of oil on canvas is by well-known contemporary realist Langdon Quin (1948- ). The painting was done in 1984. It measures...

Jean Grimal is a true 20th century discovery. This breathtaking piece is a gorgeous example of his mastery as an artist. He beautifully creates chiaroscuro in this painting. The way the light touches the edges of the Chinese bowl and the grapes is an example of his skill in representing light. Jean Grimal (1942-1998) was born in the town of Tulle, France in 1942. Jean’s family moved to Paris when he was 8 years of age. After receiving a classical French education with studies in Latin and Greek, Jean Grimal entered the University to receive his Baccalaureate. He then attended Claude Barnard School for three years, when he received his Art Degree.  Upon completion Grimal taught art for seven years.  As Grimal’s own interest in formal painting and art began to possess him, the artist’s destiny changed.  In 1967 Jean Grimal stepped aside from teaching and pursued a career in professional painting and working as an illustrator in advertising.  As an advertising illustrator, Grimal worked with Lise Goldfard for more than 25 years at Studio 44 where they collaborated with major and important accounts, such as: Air France, Christofle, Peugeot, Lacoste, to name a few. At the same time he began presenting his formal paintings to galleries in Paris and Cannes, France and in London and Windsor, England.  Much to his surprise, Grimal found that his paintings were sought after by major art galleries and collectors throughout Europe.  After a number of years of being an important and successful art illustrator for these major accounts, he found himself having to choose between the two.  Fortunately for collectors, he chose to dedicate his life to the classical style of painting.  Jean looked at the simplest things in life through a microscope, where he could take the simplest object and depict the age of the fruit or the leaf. Jean Grimal received great pleasure from his work and painted for over thirty years.  As his style matured and became ever more perfect Jean Grimal truly reached the pinnacle of his career.  The artist’s methods were particularly distinguished when measured against his peers.  Grimal’s painting skill was distinctive and exceptional. Jean Grimal was known for his realistic trompe l’oeil and still life paintings.  The artist would carefully arrange the objects to form a satisfying composition.  By painting every shadow, highlight, and reflection within each composition Grimal brought mundane subjects to life.  His tight rendering combined with his attention to light and detail allowed him to blur the lines between illusion and reality, truly making his works one of a kind.  Grimal’s trompe l’oeil paintings consist of intricate compositions of cards, envelopes, photographs, paper of different materials and weights, backs of canvases, images of other artists’ works, kitchen utensils, pistols, and more.  Grimal had a talent for mastering these illusions that deceive the eye in his trompe l’oeil paintings.    No matter what genre Grimal was painting, tight, unperceivable brushwork characterizes his work.  The artist painted every crease and crinkle, every shadow and highlight, every detail.  By doing so, he was able to capture each individual surface texture of the objects in his paintings.  Grimal was also fabulous at depicting light in his paintings- often contrasting strong lights with strong darks, creating chiaroscuro modeling.  His still life paintings are reminiscent of Dutch seventeenth century...

Eric G. Thompson's "Slow Rise" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a red clay teacup steaming with warmth with a cast shadow on the silver background. About the Artist: Eric G. Thompson captures stillness. He captures moments. Whether he is painting in oil, egg tempera or watercolor, he is seeking to evoke a haunting memory, a lost feeling. In a fast-paced world of deadlines, obligations and busyness, Eric invites you into the peace that he has enveloped within this momentary glimpse in time. Believing that we all seek silence, without even realizing it, he implores you to dwell on something you otherwise would have overlooked, or have long-forgotten. Literally and figuratively, he sheds light into the attics of our lives, even if it is just to awaken a feeling buried deep within the viewer. A major influence on Eric’s work is the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, an appreciation of imperfection, age and patina, often referred to as “flawed beauty.” Balance and light are also key elements found in every painting he creates. Like the characters of the objects, figures and houses Eric paints, his technique has been refined through life experience. He is completely self-taught, and believes this process has led him to find a unique voice and vision, through perseverance, trial and error. A painter since 1989, Eric now resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and has been selling his work professionally since 2002. He paints from his travels and the treasures discovered along the way, and he chooses his medium based on the mood he wishes to convey. Eric will continue to paint, evoking our memories, shedding light on the beauty and solitude of ordinary moments once forgotten, now glorified before us in fluid brushstrokes. Eric seeks to find greatness in the most humble of subject matter, illustrated by Elbert...

Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 28 1/2 inches (61 x 73 cm) Contemporary style hand made frame This is an incredibly carefully executed work. On what appears to be a wooden ledge we see a plate of freshwater fish, possibly a roach, a copper pot, a larger terracota pot...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 18.125" x 22.125" x 1.75" Artist Statement “’Clocks and Peonies’ explores the intricate balance between the passage of time and the ephemeral beauty of nature. At the heart of the composition rests a delicate vase, cradling a lavish bouquet of peonies in full bloom. Their petals unfurl in a graceful display of pinks and creams. Beside the peonies, an array of antique clocks stands...

Reflections Egg Tempera Realism Framed 8.5" x 12.5" Reflections Egg Tempera Realism Framed 8.5" x 12.5" is painted with egg tempera by realist painter Mark Thompson . Eg...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNRAMED: 16.5" x 11.5" FRAMED: 11.5" x 16.5" x 1" Exhibited Spring into Art 2024, presented by the San Marino League at The Huntin...

purple, grey and blue still life composition from American realist painter, Willard Dixon, who says "the charm of Still Life painting for the artist lies in the ability to manipulate...

Very finely painted realist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 20H by 23L.

Wine connoisseurs treasure this wine - a 1960 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache Grand Cru Monopole, cote de Nuits, France. This still life of the bottle celebrates a wine that is presently trading for around $3000 US a bottle. Any wine cellar would be happy to make room for it. Classically trained, this painter is capable of rendering humble objects in extraordinary and riveting detail. A single wine bottle becomes an object of contemplation, or possibly desire. Ciba Karisik was born in Sarajevo in 1959. As a grandson of two artists, he revealed his creative inheritance at an early age. Invited to attend the Sarajevo Academy of Fine Art, Ciba completed his Bachelor and then his Master’s Degree in painting in 1985. Already an established artist, the subsequent war in the early 90's played havoc to this artist's life forcing him to eventually abandon his homeland to immigrate with his family to Canada. For Ciba, his world of painting reflects a philosophy characterized by a profound appreciation for the simple things life has to offer. Objects, interiors, and landscapes are recreated in detail sustained by a quiet mood of reflection. Often using a well trained ability in the trompe l'oeil technique, the artist sharpens his images to increase the tension of memory. Since 1996, Ciba Karisik has produced a steady body of work exhibiting in solo and group exhibitions every year. His paintings have been collected in Canada, the US, England and Europe. This is realistic portrait of a wine bottle aged to perfection. Romanée-Conti has been called one of the greatest wines of the world...

Norwegian Winter is a realist oil on canvas painting. It depicts a snow covered landscape with trees and mountains in the background. Painted en plein air during a blizzard during he...

Brad Overton creates large scale paintings of toy figurines; he brings these objects to life by placing them in unique and fantastical settings. "I have...

HUBERT HENRARD (Belgium 1816-1898) Still Life with Cornflower and Harebells Signed l.r.: Hubert Henrard Oil on canvas Framed 25 by 20.5 cm., 10 by 8 in. (frame size 41.5 by 36.5 c...

Van Ryswyck Edward Antwerp 1871 – 1931 Belgian Painter Still Life with Oranges and Flowers Signature: Signed bottom left Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 51 x 72 cm, fra...

Excepcional obra del prestigioso pintor holandes Albert Boven (Bruselas, act. sig. xix - xx) Se trata de un oleo sobre tabla de gran tamaño y calidad Representando un bodegon con e...

Small Vintage Oil Painting of Cottages in the Mournes in Ireland by Contemporary Artist, Derek Quann Art measures 8 x 6 inches Frame measures 1...

Artist: Lowell Nesbitt (1933-1993) Title: Impossible Series (Stone Leigh) Year: 1984 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 18 x 18 inches Inscription: Signed, dated by the artist, verso LOWEL...

Fred Wessel's "Orange Lily - Purple Vase" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2022, this piece features a beautiful single orange lily, fully bloomed, in a de...

Surreal hyper realistic trompe l'oeil oil painting by Latin American artist Victor Del Castillo. Peaches, grapes and cherries in rich brilliant colors and incredible detail. Measures...

Carlos Duarte is an emerging young artist at the National School of Fine Arts Institute in Montevideo, Uruguay. The gallery has taken on several pieces from several students at the...

Ginny Williams, "The Quiet Approach of Spring" – Serene Oil Painting on Canvas Embrace the gentle transition of seasons with "The Quiet Approach of Spring", a captivating 20 x 24-inc...

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...

Hal Alexander Courtney Morrison was born in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island in 1852. Part of British North America at the time, PEI was quite rural and in order to pu...

This vibrant still life oil painting is by Scottish artist Doris Zinkeisen. Painted circa 1950 the composition is a glass, lemon and two fondant fancies. They stand on a pink and whi...

ARTIST: Audrey Johnson (1919-2010) British TITLE: 'Wildflowers" MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 30cm x 25cm incl frame CONDITION: very good NOTES: Audrey Johnson was the wife of fellow ...

Elin Siân Blake. Welsh ( b.1981). Antique Bottle Collection. Oil On Canvas. Signed Lower Left. Image size 11.2 inches x 9.3 inches ( 28.5cm ...

This superb British still life oil painting is attributed to circle of William Nicholson. Painted circa 1920 it is a really lush and vibrant composition of white tulips in a blue jug...

William Franklin Jackson (1850-1936) Still Life with Vase and Grapes c.1900 Rare still life painting by listed California artist William Fran...

Wonderfully painted American modernist still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 24H by 20L. Finely executed realist school.

Pocket Snowdrop 2 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 still lif...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Dramatic Peony" by Julie Whitehead is a breathtaking original...

Pocket Mauve Anemone 2 (c) 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 ...

Traditional Interior Still Life Oil Painting with Fruit & Candle by 20th Century British Artist, Howard Shingler. This original has a lovely w...

Fred Wessel's "Modesty" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2016, this piece depicts a young woman in a simple patterned gown, looking down and embracing hers...

This is an original George M. Walker floral still life painting. This painting has been previously owned. Its dimensions are 27.5" x 23.5" x 1". It is framed. Walker was born in Oklahoma on Sept. 6, 1901. Walker was a resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In 1930 he settled in San Diego, CA. He painted as a hobby and was a long-time pupil of Alfred Mitchell...

"Morning Table" by Ginny Williams – 20x24 Oil on Canvas (Framed 21.5x25.5) – $4,500 Bring warmth and timeless charm to your space with Morning Table by Ginny Williams. This exquisit...

Breakfast at Nencioni Cafe Florence Oil Table Top Interior Morning Espresso 8" x 12" Look for free shipping at checkout The painting measures 8" x ...

Spring Walk is an original acrylic painting by artist Jane Peart. Jane took sintered from a walk through the woods on a spring day when the blossoms were out. This painting really capture the light passing through the trees. Jane Peart prints are available at Wychwood Art online and in the gallery. Jane Peart was born in London and studied illustration at Ealing School of Art where she graduated with distinction in 1975. She worked in a design studio in London before moving to Oxford in 1978. After many years of devoting time to pencil and pen & ink drawings, Jane took up etching - she now devotes most of her creative energies to printmaking. Jane Peart's work has been exhibited at Printspace Bankside, London; The Affordable Art Fair Battersea, 2003 annually to date; The Brighton Art Fair 2004, 2006; The Contemporary Art Fair Battersea and annually during the Oxford Artweeks Festival. I also took part in the Edinburgh Art Fair 2011; she regularly exhibits with The Oxford Printmakers venues including; The Ashmolean Museum, Christchurch Picture Gallery...

This superb floral still life oil painting is by Scottish artist David Alison. Painted circa 1930 it is an arrangement of pink roses in a glass vase on a table. The darker background...

"Mulford Onions," Oil on Canvas, 34 x 50 Inches, is a large-scale, elegant, very realistic still life of 2 onions side by side on a light green/gray ground. The monumental proport...