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Photorealist 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
Chroma sky (Blue key) 10 - Contemporary, Blue, Minimalist, Figurative, Landscape
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Chroma sky (Blue key) 10, 2007 Acrylic and oil on canvas (Signed on reverse) 23.62 H x 31.49 W in 60 H x 80 W cm The artist wrote about how he conceives this work: "The transformat...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Barn in the Golden Hour" (2024) By Michael Miller, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Miller's beautiful original realist landscape barn painting "Barn in the Golden Hour" (2024) depicts a Midwestern barn post-storm in the golden sunlight of evening, resting a...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A man and his boat Spain oil on canvas painting seascape beach
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez Frame size 75x66 cm.
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Olive oil and eggs-original modern still life realism painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Olive Oil and Eggs" by Heidi Von Faber is a mesmerizing origi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Sailor and sunset oil on canvas painting seascape boats
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez Frameless
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Arie Azene Israeli Photo Realist Oil Painting Manhattan New York Street Scene
By Arie Azene
Located in Surfside, FL
Arie Azene, Israeli painter, born in Germany, 1934 Arie (Eisman) Azene was born in Hamburg, Germany. He immigrated to the Land of Israel with his parents soon after birth. In 1958, ...
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1990s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Together in Motion - K.Husslein Contemporary abstract painting
Located in DE
Kindly note that artworks can be purchased separately for 350Euro each.  Katharina Husslein’s Floating in Time is a striking departure into abstraction, a dynamic and colorful expre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lion’s Head Rock (East Hampton, New York)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Lion’s Head Rock (East Hampton, NY) Year: January 1971 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 42 x 66 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed, ...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bowl with Spices-original hyper realism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Heidi von Faber's original painting showcases a hyper-realistic interpretation of a contemporary still life, reminiscent of the precision and style seen in the works of early Dutch m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Southwold Beach, Morning-original seascape realism oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Christopher Witchall's "Southwold Beach, Morning" captures the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lullaby-original modern seascape Hyper realism oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Christopher Witchall's "Lullaby" gently whispers the serenity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Farm in the Woods at Sunset in the English Countryside with Warm Brown Colours
Located in Preston, GB
Farm in the Woods at Sunset in the English Countryside with Winter Trees and Warm Brown Colours, by 20th Century British Artist Christopher Osborne. Art measures 12 x 8 inches Fra...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Breaking Wave-original seascape hyper realism oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Christopher Witchall's "Breaking Wave" commands attention with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunkissed Peaches -original hyper-realism fruit oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Sunkissed Peaches” by Ann Goldberg is a radiant example of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Precious Time - K.Husslein Hyperrealistic Still life
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of dark background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting full elegance and ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset at the Black Sea-original modern realism oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. This captivating seascape, painted in oil on canvas, immerses ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

You Are My Home - Colorful Textural Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on still-life painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captu...
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Along The Backroads - Vibrant Textural 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 captur...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Glistening Grapes -original hyper-realism fruit oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Glistening Grapes” by Ann Goldberg is a mesmerizing explorati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cherries in Glass Bowl -original realism fruit oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Cherries in Glass Bowl”...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goldie (Jaguar), Photorealist Portrait Painting of Jaguar on Aluminium
Located in London, GB
Sam Dolman’s unique and mesmerising portraits of wildlife and domestic animals have earned him great acclaim. Painted on aluminium, each work is created using layers of thin oil pain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dreaming of Palm Trees - Vibrant Textural 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 captur...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Days - Vibrant Colorful Textural 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 captur...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Time For Slow Day - Colorful Textural Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on still-life painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captu...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bouquet of Warmth -original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Bouquet of Warmth by Ann Goldberg presents a lush display of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Canadian Perennials -original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Canadian Perennials” by Ann Goldberg is a masterful display o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vase of Spring Light -original realism still life oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Vase of Spring Light by Ann Goldberg captures the vibrant cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Eye of the Tiger" animalistic, wildcat, realism, small format, vertical
Located in Oslo, NO
The gallery guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work of art, confirmed by a certificate of authenticity. By purchasing paintings by Natalia JEAN-Molodtsova , you make ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pastel

Grapes and Peaches by Arthur C. H. Herzog - Oil on Cardboard - 57x40.5
Located in Geneva, CH
Arthur Charles Henri Herzog (1862–1913) was a Swiss painter renowned for his landscape paintings and designs, depicting both Swiss and foreign scenes. Born in Neuchâtel, Herzog devel...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Light from the Past, 1st version, 1985, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Light from the Past, 1st version Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on double layered Masonite Size: 21.5 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Raphael’s Stairway, Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Raphael’s Stairway Year: 1978 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 48 x 36 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed recto; signed, dated, and ...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

(Connecticut Landscape) Untitled, Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Untitled (Connecticut Landscape) Year: 1983 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 60 x 43 inches Condition: Excellent Provenance: Fischbach Gallery, N...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Waiting for the Barbarians, Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Waiting for the Barbarians Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on double layered Masonite Size: 37 x 31 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of Ian ...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Domain of Asmodeus, Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Domain of Asmodeus Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on double layered Masonite Size: 31 x 37 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, ...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Very Baroque Flowerpiece with Red Birds of Paradise and Shining Parrot
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Very Baroque Flowerpiece with Red Birds of Paradise and Shining Parrot Year: 1989 Medium: Acrylic on Panel, with Artist Painted Frame Size: 58.5...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

(Hudson River Landscape) Untitled, 1985, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: (Hudson River Landscape) Untitled Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on illustration board Size: 12.5 x 10 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of ...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Illustration Board

Untitled (Abstract Female Nude), 1963, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Untitled (Abstract Female Nude) Year: 1963 Medium: Acrylic on illustration board Size: 29.5 x 21 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of Ia...
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1960s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Echo Loses Narcissus, Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Echo Loses Narcissus Year: 1978 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36 x 48 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed, dated, and titled by th...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Les Fleurs à la Manière de Redon #7: Anemones, circa 1998, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Les Fleurs à la Manière de Redon #7: Anemones Year: 1998 Medium: Oil on masonite Size: 16 x 13.5 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of Ia...
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1990s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil, ABS

Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers), 1963, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers) Year: circa 1963 Medium: Acrylic on double layered Masonite Size: 29.5 x 21 inches Condition: Good P...
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1960s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Untitled (Scottish Pastoral Landscape), circa 1982, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Untitled (Scottish Pastoral Landscape) Year: 1982 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 16 x 20 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of Ian Horna...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Friedrich‘s Window: Variation IV (Water and Mist) 1981, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Friedrich‘s Window: Variation # 4 Year: 1981 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 36 x 48 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Fischbach Gallery, New Y...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Homage to Redon, Ian Hornak - Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Homage to Redon Year: 1997 Medium: Oil on panel Size: 20 x 16 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed by artist, recto. Provenance: Estate o...
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1990s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers), 1963, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers) Year: circa 1963 Medium: Acrylic on double layered Masonite Size: 29.5 x 21 inches Condition: Good P...
Category

1960s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Florence -original realism still life fruit painting oil - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Florence," a captivating Impressionistic masterpiece by the talented artist Irina Trushkova, beautifully captures the essence of one of the world's most enchanting cities. Rendered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pastoral Landscape, Ian Hornak - Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Pastoral Landscape Year: 1970 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 50 x 72 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Unsigned, estate stamped, verso. Prove...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Gabriel's Pavilion: Variation II, Ian Hornak - Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Gabriel's Pavilion: Variation II Year: 1979 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 50 x 72 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed recto; signe...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Transparent Barricades: Variation II, Ian Hornak - Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Transparent Barricades: Variation II Year: 1974 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 48 x 72 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed recto; ...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Looking Toward Oyster Pond, Montauk, Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Looking Toward Oyster Pond, Montauk Year: 1983-2001 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 42 x 60 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed rect...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Last Song: Im Abendrot—In Evening‘s Glow (homage to Richard Strauss)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Last Song: Im Abendrot (In Evening’s Glow) Year: 1985-2001 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, with Artist Painted Frame Size: 47 x 59 inches Condition: ...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Last Song: Beim Schlafengehen—Going to Sleep (homage to Richard Strauss)
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Last Song: Beim Schlafengehen (Going to Sleep) Year: 1985 Year: 1985-2001 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, with Artist Painted Frame Size: 47 x 59 i...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The best in life is to hold onto each other K.Husslein Hyperrealistic Still life
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of dark background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting full elegance and ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

And when you came into my Life, Eternity - K.Husslein Hyperrealistic Still life
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of dark background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting full elegance and ti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Wild and Free" black and white photorealistic oil painting of a horse
Located in Edgartown, MA
Ken Peloke has been featured in Western Art Collector, Western Art & Architecture, Luxe Magazine and is displayed in both public and private installations throughout the U.S. and ab...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Panel

Still life with citrus-original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Step into a moment frozen in time with "Still Life with Citrus," an original oil painting by the talented artist Irina Trushkova. Executed on canvas in the style of contemporary real...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cecropia Moth on Tree Bark - Life-Like Original Acrylic Painting, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
Michigan based artist Rick Pas paints images from nature in microscopic detail. Here a brightly colored Cecropia moth rests on highly textured tree bark. The Cecropia is the largest ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Scones-original modern hyper-realism still life food painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional painting is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery in Chelsea, London. In "Scones II," Heidi von Faber continues to showcase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

The Rose Annual - K.Husslein Hyperrealistic Still life
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of dark background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting full elegance and ti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Photorealist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist 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 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, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Gregory Block, James Zamora, Ian Hornak, and Kathleen Keifer. 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 paintings, so small editions measuring 3.5 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $125 and tops out at $585,000, while the average work sells for $3,772.

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