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
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Anne Wolff, "Morning Exercise", Photorealist Equine Portrait Oil on Canvas
By Anne Wolff
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing portrait "Morning Exercise" by artist Anne Wolff is a 24x24 original oil painting on canvas. Depicted is a profile view of a thoroughbred race horse against a blac...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The perfect beach, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"The perfect beach" is part of the "Ocean Waves" collection inspired by the colors ocean has in the Bahamas. Calm splashing waves, warm and teal turquoise ocean, clear blue sky. Peac...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"You Can Leave Your Hat On" - Large Contemporary Still Life Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
I have noticed the work of this Tennessee-based painter for awhile now, and the superb craftsmanship and subject story appeal are so engaging. He's widely show, and has been part of ...
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
White Rabbit Yellow
By Paul Urzica
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Born in Transylvania, Romania and of Hungarian origin, Paula Urzica lives and works in London, England. She is known for her hyperrealist paintings depicting large-scale macaroons.
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
The Kiss you left - K.Husslein Hyperrealistic flower 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
Between Guests, Tower of London, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Terry Guyer
Located in Yardley, PA
I noticed this lovely young lady in period costume, out of the corner of my eye, at the Tower of London. Whether she was a guide working for the Tower of London or a leader of a priv...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird paradise, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Flower arrangement of tropical plants. Made on canvas gallery stretch, professional paints. Before sending, the painting will be covered with a protective varnish :: Painting :: Phot...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
L'ORIGINE DELLA VITA, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 20x40x1.5 inches - 50x100x4 cm - Sides are painted to match the painting SUPPORT: gallery canvas, wrapped around the sides and stapled to the back SIGN...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ten Lollipops, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is composed with colorful Tootsie Roll lollipops in a glass canisters. The studio lighting is set up to create wonderful shadows cast onto the surfaces. An interesting ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Afternoon splendor
By Lynette Cook
Located in Burlingame, CA
The subtle and brilliant work of art is meticulously hand painted by Lynette Cook, who realistically depicts scenes that she sees during her morning walks through the city, yet her p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Cast Shadow
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on linen by artist Joseph McGurl. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Pelican's Prize
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1948
What is “sharp focus” drawing? Put very simply, it is a rendering with refined, precise line and tone to create a lifelike representation of the subject matter. It...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Lemonade II - original still life realism painting - contemporary Artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Lemonade II by Heidi Von Faber invites the viewer to experienc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Gas Lamp, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an oil painting the paper and tape is an illusion is called Trompe-l'Å“il The painting is signed and dated by the year and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. DENNI...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Of Ships and Men" - Nautical Trompe l'Oeil Composition in Oil on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
"Of Ships and Men" - Nautical Trompe l'Oeil Composition in Oil on Board
Maritime still life by Russell Tripp (American, 1942-2025). This hyper-realistic painting captures a collecti...
Category
1990s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tomatoes - Still Life, Fruit & Vegetables, South Africa, Realistic
By Mark Midgley
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Tomatoes by Mark Midgley. Original Oil on Canvas.
The Cape Town artist, Mark Midgley, is originally from Leeds in the UK. He moved to South Africa in 1979, where he started a silk...
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Pearls, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Hand holding a pearl necklace on a light grey background :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Hotchkiss Storm" contemporary realist Northeastern U.S. water and landscape
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Hotchkiss Storm" is a contemporary realist Northeastern U.S. water and landscape.
Frame Dimensions 14 x 16 inches
Edward Minoff Graduated with honors from NYU's Tisch School of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Souvenirs de Paris II, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Golden Eiffel towers in a transparent box on a pink-orange backgroune :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seanergy I -original modern realism waterscape 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. "Seanergy I" captures the visceral power of a wave mid-crash, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bon Appetit!, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Bright red cherries oil painting. Food, taste, berries. Oil on a gallery hardboard. Certificate of Authenticity included. I use all professional packing materials to make su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ciruelas / Plums". Contemporary, Realism, food, figurative
Located in MADRID, ES
"Ciruelas / Plums". Contemporary, Realism, food, figurative, hyperrealism, photorealim
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Sandía / Watermelon". Contemporary, Realism, food, figurative
Located in MADRID, ES
"Sandía / Watermelon". Contemporary, Realism, food, figurative, hyperrealism, photorealim
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Magenta Peony with Butterfly
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Henry is a contemporary realist painter living in Philadelphia. He has devoted many years developing the art of capturing light and color in his canvases. Born in 1962, Henry's...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Nandina with plastic, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Nandina berries, amazingly red. :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Asia Major
Located in Natchez, MS
Santibañez Servat works his magic in creating this stunning example of photorealism, with his brand of the surreal. The artist works in thin layers of oil paint diluted with linseed oil to create an old world master portrait of a Japanese woman. The background inspired by his interpretation of Shunga, Japanese erotic woodblock prints.
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"F105G Thunderbird" (Original Acrylic Painting)
By Shan Fannin
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "F105G Thunderbird" is an acrylic painting that depicts a F-105G Thundercheif.
Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fannin brings vehicles to lif...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
"Return to Earth", R. W. Hedge, Original Oil on Canvas, 44"x60", Grand Canyon
By R. W. Hedge
Located in Dallas, TX
Ronnie Hedge's artwork, "Return to Earth," masterfully captures the tranquility and grandeur of one of nature's most iconic landscapes—the Grand Canyon. Through his hyperrealistic te...
Category
1990s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leaping Peony (Still Life Painting with Pink Flower and Country Landscape)
Located in Hudson, NY
Photo-realist still life painting of a pink peony against a country landscape with blue mountains and a blue, moon-lit sky just after sunset
"Leaping Peony" by Ann Getsinger...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Pears (Small Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting)
By E. Korotkov
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rich, lush super-realist still life of a pair of pears. Imported from a super-talented Russian painter I have gotten things from before. Sensational realism, down to the little flaw...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coming Forward - Figurative painting, Water, Plants, Blue, Green, Nude
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Coming Forward, 2023
Oil on canvas
77 H x 54 W cm
30 5/16 H x 21 17/64 W cm
Carmen Belean’s "Coming Forward" captures a serene, sunlit moment in a tropical setting, inviting viewer...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ME TE MAGNO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on canvas This painting inspired me for its cheerfulness and its laughter, it is for me a really antidepressant! :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Aerial Sun Through Clouds" Medium Sized Landscape of Fields and Sky at Sunset
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Aerial Sun Through Clouds," Oil on Canvas, 44 x 40 Inches is a highly realistic landscape in blues, grays, pinks, lavender and white which depicts a sunset over water and a burst ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stephanie Serpick, Interior Visions 8, 2023, Oil On Panel, Realism
Located in Darien, CT
Intimate paintings represented by unmade beds and tossed sheets, absent of any human evidence, on intentionally blank, somewhat rough backgrounds. The empty bed in these paintings represents a place for grief, isolation or healing. As such, the work speaks to our shared feeling of grief, with the understanding that while we all suffer in our individual ways, suffering is universal.
Source material for this work are photographs the artist has both taken and found, and the intimate size of the paintings references the intimate nature of the subject matter. The backgrounds of the paintings are repeatedly painted and sanded, to create a frame and backdrop for the bedding that is flat, yet rough with work and time. The bedding itself is seen from different perspectives, but still indicates a scene of desolation and despair.
While the series began in the fall of 2016, recent events—including the pandemic—have provided a new dimension to the work and have compelled Serpick to consider the themes in light of these events. Our forced isolation and the challenges it has brought to our physical and mental health provides an additional shared experience from which to consider grief and eventual healing.
Biography
Stephanie Serpick is a painter whose work explores themes of isolation, grief, and healing.
Her work has been shown in various exhibitions in the U.S. and internationally, and she is a fellow at several residencies, most notably at the Florence Trust Studios in London, MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts, and the Vermont Studio Center, where she was awarded a full fellowship and stipend to attend.
Recent exhibitions include solo shows at Sweet Lorraine Gallery in Brooklyn, the College of Southern Nevada, and a two-person exhibition at The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute at the Museum of Art at Pratt in Utica NY...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dorito -- Original Oil Painting
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an original oil painting on canvas
This artwork is produced under a license from the Frito-Lay® company.
We are a 1stdibs Platinum Seller. Th...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Veil of Night", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "Veil of Night" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female figure with a blue veil with a star lit background.
About the artist:
Adrie...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Windowsill, Large Photorealist Oil Painting by Richard Mizdal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Windowsill
Richard Mizdal, American (1944)
Date: 1985
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated lower right
Size: 54 x 40 in. (137.16 x 101.6 cm)
Category
1980s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
You intoxicate me with your eyes - 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
Oil, Canvas
"Camp Road" (2024) By Michael Miller, Original Midwestern Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Miller's beautiful original photorealist Midwestern landscape painting "Camp Road" (2024) depicts a Midwestern barn lying at the end of a dirt road, surrounded by forestry an...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The High Line, 16x17x1.5", acrylic on Masonite
By Charles Ford
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 ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Masonite
"The Churchill Arms", Oleg Turchin, Oil on Canvas, 30x40, Photorealism Original
By Oleg Turchin
Located in Dallas, TX
Oleg Turchin's "Churchill Arms, Pub" is an oil on canvas that measures 30" x 40". The painting is a beautiful photorealistic depiction of a famous pub i...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Aura, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Cheifetz's "Aura" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude woman's torso in profile overlaid with blue and green colors around her hands.
About the Artist:
D...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cracker Jacks (huge original painting)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated lower front by Doug Bloodworth. Canvas size 48 x 60 x 2 inches (stretched).
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of au...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Black Heart
Located in Natchez, MS
A technical masterpiece, Santibanez exhibits his prowess in creating amphoras of different sizes hanging in space in front of a striped background. The pottery, examples of indigenou...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Curly From the Three Stooges -- Original Oil Painting on Wood
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an original oil painting on wood.
This artwork is produced under a license from the grandchildren of The Three Stooges®.
We are a 1stdibs Platinum Seller...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Riders Through Time and Space
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on linen by artist Joseph McGurl. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Ruins in the snow
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
Ancient houses in ruins, blanketed by a layer of snow, stand as remnants of bygone days. In the foreground, a wall with a window and two openings, one of them sealed, rises as a test...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"The Highline at 23rd" New York City, Acrylic on Masonite
By Charles Ford
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 ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
La Bataille de Fibonacci
Located in Paris, FR
Jerome Romain lives in Montpelier, France
Classic Painting for Contemporary History
He defines his painting as " The world as a representation " His oil on canvas paintings are born ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled 21 (Cocktail Diptych)
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original diptych painting by American contemporary conceptual painter Bruce Adams from the artist's Untitled series.
The “Untitled,” series draws from a variety of visual and his...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Jaime #1" (2016) By Rebecca Mason Adams, Original B&W Photorealist Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Jaime #1" By Rebecca Mason Adams is a beautiful original photorealist acrylic on canvas painting, depicting a woman resting on a patterned bed, in a pale light dressed in casual att...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Michelle #2" (2016) By Rebecca Mason Adams, Original B&W Photorealist Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Michelle #2" By Rebecca Mason Adams is a beautiful original photorealist acrylic on canvas painting, depicting a woman resting on a houndstooth patterned pillow, and clutching anoth...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Waterloo Station - London
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting.
Jesús Navarro was born in Jerez, (Cadiz), located in southern Spain, in 1952. By the age of tw...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of consequence
Located in Belfast, GB
Portrait of consequence
Oil on Canvas
35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in
90 x 60 cm
"The quirky manner in which Johnston pulls and twists narratives, highlighted by the realistic nature of his work, sheds light on the camouflaged absurdities hiding in plain sight. Johnston invites the viewer to dig through the layers of mundane normality with the shovel of imagination to unearth new perspectives." - Saatchi Art (2023)
Award winning artist Stephen Johnston...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Holiday, Balloons Contemporary Art Original oil Painting One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
Title: After the Holiday
Sise: 45.5x39.5 inches, (115x100 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Hand painted, original, one of a kind,
This beautiful oil p...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fishing port oil on canvas painting seascape boats European art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez
Frameless
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
NYC Kid
Located in Paris, FR
Jerome Romain lives and works in Montpelier, France
He defines his painting as Classic Painting for Contemporary History
" The world as a representation " His oil on canvas painting...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea 22., Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Sea 22. Light blue water, sea, ocean, small waves, glare on the water, clear sky create an atmosphere of relaxation and romance. Made in the style of realism, light blue, white p...
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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.