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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
Just a perfect day, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by The Turks And Caicos ocean colors Different shades of blue tones, turquoise, teal, aqua, gold and white This painting does not need to be framed, the painted image exte...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Little wave #3, Painting, Acrylic on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Little wave" 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. Peace and ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Blue heaven, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Ocean painting inspired by The Turks And Caicos and The Bahamas ocean colors, as seen from an aerial perspective Different shades of blue, turquoise, teal, aqua, beige and white Th...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Peaceful beach, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Unique ocean and beach paintings with gold sand and frothy splashing waves, inspired by the Turks And Caicos Islands Ocean Seascape Painting with gold sand beach and frothy white sp...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

The beach, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Different shades of blue, turquoise, teal, aqua, beige and white This painting does not need to be framed, the painted image continues over the sides, it is wired, signed, ready to ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Blissful moments, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Unique resin ocean painting with gold sand beach and frothy splashing waves, inspired by The Turks and Caicos Islands This painting does not need to be framed, the painted image i...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Ocean harmony, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
White Sand Seascape Painting - ocean painting Original, one-of-a-kind, hand painted, inspired by there view The Bahamas and Turks And Caicos...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Welcome to my beach, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
White Sand Beach Aerial perspective Ocean Painting with different shades of blue, turquoise, teal, aqua, beige and white inspired by The Bahamas and Turks And Caicos Islands This pa...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Lucent ocean waters, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Dealing with depression, PTSD and anxiety, painting is a form of therapy for me. In this painting I create a peaceful and safe space for the child and adult in me both, a place to ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Peaceful ocean, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Dealing with depression, PTSD and anxiety, painting is a form of therapy for me. In this painting I create a peaceful and safe space for the child and adult in me both, a place to ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Aerial Australia #2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Unique original aerial ocean painting inspired by aerial view of the spectacular Shark Bay, Australia Different shades of blue, turquoise, teal, aqua, beige, black and gold This pain...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Our white sand beach, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
White sand beach painting Original, one-of-a-kind, hand painted, inspired by the view of The Bahamas and Turks And Caicos Islands seen from the airplane in my last vacation there. ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

Warm ocean waters, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Dealing with depression, PTSD and anxiety, painting is a form of therapy for me. In this painting I create a peaceful and safe space for the child and adult in me both, a place to ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

No Other Sun Has Lit Up My Heaven - Hyperrealist Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to capture lively bouquets and saturated idyllic landscapes. Her passion for natural beauty is seen in her work as she transforms vistas familiar and rare into stunning interpretations of bold color, playful rhythms, and emotional impact. Within her impressionist landscape paintings, her experiences abroad truly come to light. These textural and abstract paintings perfectly capture the vibrancy and movement included in a coastal sunset. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled and smoother still-life floral series which derives a more direct inspiration from art history and representational flower bouquets. Her contemporary floral oil paintings are hyperrealistic works of art full of color, depth, and detail. Flowers’ visual and tactile qualities, as well as their associations with love, femininity, and the natural world, have contributed to Husslein's colorful compositions. This one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas measures 39 inches high by 32 inches wide. It is signed by Husslein on the back. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. “I create paintings that capture the joy of the moment in time where everything seems quietly perfect and the flowers are in full bloom. A metaphor as old as time, to seize the moment and enjoy it to its fullest extent.” Her high contrast works with bright, saturated colors and dynamic compositions are exciting and stimulating. Born in Wertheim, Germany, Husslein grew up in a quaint village surrounded by luscious hills and flowing rivers. To grow her practice and widen her perspective, she left Germany to study art in London, UK. As part of her studies, she lived in Los Angeles, New York, and Australia. Now based in Munich, Germany, Husslein has exhibited her artworks across Europe, gaining collectors internationally. Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles has exhibited her original paintings since 2022. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Texture and Topography, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles Flowers, Galerie Katapult, Basel, Switzerland Aldeburgh Art Fair with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Hampstead with Newinger Art Discovery Art Fair Cologne with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Folly & Muse 2022 Exhibition with Edward Montgomery Fine Arts Affordable Art Fair Hamburg with Folly & Muse Affordable Art Fair Battersea with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam with Folly & Muse Signet Gallery...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Fall of Eden (Garden of Eden)—Untitled
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: The Fall of Eden (Garden of Eden)—Untitled Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 48 x 24 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed, ...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

(Hudson River Landscape) Untitled, 1985, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on illustration board, circa 1985. Size: 12.5 x 10 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. IAN HORNAK (January 9, 1944 – December...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Illustration Board

Friedrich‘s Window: Variation # 4 (Water and Mist) 1981, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original painting on canvas, circa 1981. Size: 36 x 48 inches. Inscription: signed, recto; signed, dated, titled, verso. Provenance: Fischbach Gallery, New York, NY. Notes: An homage...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Liesenbruken, Abandoned Train Bridge, Contemporary Photorealist Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A bridge to nowhere has been taking no one there for almost 70 years. The Liesenbrücken bridge has been rusting with iron will and doing little else since it was abandoned in favor o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

RAM C&N RR -Steel Bridge, Chicago Skyscraper, Contemporary Photorealist Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
I’ve always been attracted to the built environment. Bridges are a great subject. Each one is specially engineered to solve the problem of how to get across the void. While usually n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Flower Piece with Storm, Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Flower Piece with Storm Year: 1986 Medium: Acrylic on Panel, with Artist Painted Frame Size: 58.5 x 46.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

SIMPSON, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 16x48x1.5 inches - 40X120X4 cm - sides are painted to match the painting SUPPORT: gallery canvas, wrapped around the sides and stapled to the back SIGN...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil

Sailor fisherman in his boat Spain oil on canvas painting seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Domingo Alvarez (Spain 1942) - sailor fisherman in his boat - oil on canvas Canvas size 46x61 cm. Unframed.
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Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

A kite - 21st century, Young art, Figurative painting, Photorealism, A cat
Located in Warsaw, PL
KAMIL LISEK (born in 1980) Studied under the guidance of prof. Maciej Świeszewski at the faculty of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated with distinction obtaining scholarships from both the Ministry of Culture and the Mayor of the city of Gdańsk. In 2006 he won the Grand Prix (ex...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Elevated View of a Sussex Town in the Countryside of South England in Summer
Located in Preston, GB
Elevated View of Sussex Town in the Countryside of the South of England in Summer, by 20th Century British Artist, Christopher Osborne. Art measures ...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fruit on Romanian Rug IV (100 x 80 inches), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on canvas, 1977-1980. Size: 100 x 80 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso. LOWELL NESBITT (1933-1993) One of the most celebrated and most noted for his flora...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Yellow and Blue Jumpsuits (57.5 x 100 inches), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on canvas, 1974. Size: 57.5 x 100 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso. LOWELL NESBITT (1933-1993) One of the most celebrated and most noted for his floral w...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Lotus (Shar Pei) in the Studio (75 x 90 inches), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on canvas, 1978. Size: 75 x 90 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso. LOWELL NESBITT (1933-1993) One of the most celebrated and most noted for his floral work...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Sailor fisherman in his boat Spain oil on canvas painting seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Domingo Alvarez (Spain 1942) - sailor fisherman in his boat - oil on canvas Canvas size 46x61 cm. Unframed.
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Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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

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Canvas, Oil

Les Humanities CCVIII 2006 acrylic/canvas Trompe l’Oeil Photo Realism Books
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
“Les Humanities CCVIII”, a large and wonderful acrylic on canvas painting by Paul Béliveau, was created in 2006. This panting depicting books on a shelf is considered to be in the Tr...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Work Clothes On Studio Floor (70 x 90 inches), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on canvas, 1974. Size: 70 x 90 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso. Provenance: Andrew Crispo Gallery, New York, NY. LO...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Untitled (Scottish Pastoral Landscape), circa 1982, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on canvas, circa 1982. Size: 16 x 20 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: From a series of landscape paintings by Ian Hornak...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Triumphal arch. 2023. Oil on canvas, 45x70 cm
By Paulis Postazs
Located in Riga, LV
Triumphal arch. 2023. Oil on canvas, 45x70 cm Hyperrealistic atrwork with Triumphal arch 1976 Born: Jurmala, Latvia 1987–1994 Rozental’s Art School, Riga, Latvia 1998 Bachelor of Ar...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

CAPOLAGO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 28X40X1.5 inches - 70X100X4 cm - Sides are painted to match the painting SUPPORT: gallery canvas, wrapped around the sides and stapled to the back SIGN...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil

Donut Tempt Me
Located in Greenwich, CT
Robert E. Zappalorti Biography 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 represent...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Hello, My Name Is: Paintbrush - miniature pictograph painting on paper
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Anthony Mastromatteo re-introduced himself to the Grenning Gallery with his 2023 exhibition "Hello, My Name Is: Anthony Mastromatteo." The works included in the show were incredibly intricate trompe l'oeil oil paintings ranging in size from 7 x 5 inches to 48 x 36 inches. In supplement to the exhibition, Mastromatteo painted 10 pictographs on "Hello My Name Is" nametags and put them in plastic sleeves one would clip on their person for any kind of large function. There is always a bit of tongue and cheek...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Plastic, Paper, Found Objects, Oil

Vegetable Triptych II (100 x 80 inches), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on canvas, 1977-78. Size: 100 x 80 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso. Exhibition History: McNay Art Museum, San Antonio, TX. Provenance: Andrew Crispo Gallery...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Six Robes (75 x 117 inches), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on canvas, 1974. Size: 75 x 117 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso. Provenance: Gertrude Kasle Gallery, Detroit, Michigan; Andrew Crispo Gallery...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Vegetable Triptych I (100 x 80 inches), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on canvas, 1977-78. Size: 100 x 80 inches. Signed, titled, dated on verso. LOWELL NESBITT (1933-1993) One of the most celebrated and most noted for his floral ...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Hello, My Name Is: Cherry Bomb - miniature pictograph painting on paper
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Anthony Mastromatteo re-introduced himself to the Grenning Gallery with his 2023 exhibition "Hello, My Name Is: Anthony Mastromatteo." The works included in the show were incredibly ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Plastic, Paper, Found Objects, Oil

English Farmhouse with Horse & Cart amidst Fields & Trees in the Autumn Sunshine
Located in Preston, GB
English Farmhouse Cottage with a Horse & Cart amidst the Fields & Trees in the Autumn Sunshine by 20th Century British Artist. This painting masterfully captures the late summer light as it travels across the rolling countryside of this rural corner of England. Art measures 22 x 16 inches Frame measures 27 x 20 inches Christopher Osborne...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Light from the Past, 1st version, 1985, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on double layered Masonite, 1985. Size: 21.5 x 18 inches. Inscription: Signed, recto; signed, dated, and titled, verso. Provenance: Armstrong Gallery (57th ...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hello, My Name Is: Shrimp - miniature pictograph painting on paper
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Anthony Mastromatteo re-introduced himself to the Grenning Gallery with his 2023 exhibition "Hello, My Name Is: Anthony Mastromatteo." The works included in the show were incredibly intricate trompe l'oeil oil paintings ranging in size from 7 x 5 inches to 48 x 36 inches. In supplement to the exhibition, Mastromatteo painted 10 pictographs on the recognizable "Hello My Name Is" nametags and put them in plastic sleeves one would clip on their person for any kind of large function. There is always a bit of tongue and...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Plastic, Paper, Found Objects, Oil

Hello, My Name Is: Nike - miniature pictograph painting on paper
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Anthony Mastromatteo re-introduced himself to the Grenning Gallery with his 2023 exhibition "Hello, My Name Is: Anthony Mastromatteo." The works included in the show were incredibly ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Found Objects, Plastic

Hello, My Name Is: Crab Apple - miniature pictograph painting on paper
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Anthony Mastromatteo re-introduced himself to the Grenning Gallery with his 2023 exhibition "Hello, My Name Is: Anthony Mastromatteo." The works included in the show were incredibly ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Plastic, Paper, Found Objects, Oil

Hello, My Name Is: Rose - miniature pictograph painting on paper
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Anthony Mastromatteo re-introduced himself to the Grenning Gallery with his 2023 exhibition "Hello, My Name Is: Anthony Mastromatteo." The works included in the show were incredibly intricate trompe l'oeil oil paintings ranging in size from 7 x 5 inches to 48 x 36 inches. In supplement to the exhibition, Mastromatteo painted 10 pictographs on "Hello My Name Is" nametags and put them in plastic sleeves one would clip on their person for any kind of large function. There is always a bit of tongue and cheek...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Plastic, Paper, Found Objects, Oil

The King Tide
Located in Natchez, MS
A beautiful and deceptively simple example of Sloan's work. The King Tide is a seascape, speaking on climate change - specifically sea level rise. Adding to the surrealistic nature ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Summer Scene on Tree Lined River with Cattle in English Countryside in Sunshine
Located in Preston, GB
Summer Scene on a Tree Lined River with Cattle in the English Countryside in beautiful Sunshine, by 20th Century British Artist, Christopher Osborne. Art measures 12 x 8 inches Fram...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Up and Down
Located in Natchez, MS
This highly technical and evocative work by Pablo Santibanez Servat is another in a series of sensual works featuring a female subject. His use of light creates a "glossy" almost wet...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Les Fleurs à la Manière de Redon #7: Anemones, circa 1998, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original oil painting on panel, circa 1998. Size: 15.5 x 11.5 inches. Inscription: Signed, recto; titled in artist’s handwriting on label, verso. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, Ea...
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1990s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Primeval Landscape, 1985, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on double layered Masonite, 1985. Size: 16 x 19 inches. Inscription: Signed, recto; signed, dated, and titled, verso. Provenance: Armstrong Gallery (57th St...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Raphael’s Stairway
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

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Canvas, Acrylic

Waiting for the Barbarians, 1985, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on Masonite with artist’s painted wood frame, 1985. Size: 37 x 31 inches. Inscription: Signed, recto; titled, and double signed and dated, verso. Provenance...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Masonite, Panel

Domain of Asmodeus, 1985, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on Masonite with artist’s painted wood frame, 1985. Size: 31 x 37 inches. Inscription: Signed, recto; titled, and double signed and dated, verso. Provenance...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Masonite, Panel

Yellow Cab Broadway
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Khawam’s first genre of paintings started in 1980 during the heights of the Superrealism movement in New York City where Khawam was the youngest among the group and in his first year...
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1980s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic

For Frank (Floral Bouquet with Self Portrait), 1976, Ian Hornak — Painting
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original acrylic painting on canvas, 1976. Size: 20 x 26 inches. Inscription: Signed, titled, and dated, recto. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. IAN HORNAK ...
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1970s Photorealist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Oceanic Pearls
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oceanic Pearls is an oil painting on prepared paper, sheet size 15.75 x 22 inches, signed, titled and dated verso, 'Ben Weiner Oceanic Pearls 2019' and framed in a contemporary white frame. Connecting two opposing styles—abstraction and photorealism—Ben Weiner creates hyper-detailed, lush paintings and videos of extremely magnified consumer products, including hair gel, chemical food additives, and deodorant. In his work, he presents such meticulously rendered, close-up views of his subjects that they read as pure abstractions. A through-line in Weiner’s various bodies of work is contemporary culture’s obsession with bodily enhancement through chemical products—whether by using hair products or taking illegal drugs. "My paintings of pearls and hair gel merge varied notions of art as creation with biological and mythological concepts of creation. Visually, the pearls seem to emerge from the hair gel, suggesting biological processes such as cellular division, or the primordial soup that preceded life on earth. The all-over, abstract qualities of the hair gel recall the abstract expressionists’ concepts of the sublime art object and art as a transcendent act of creation. Additionally, the pearl itself is a naturally produced object of profound beauty. I use it to symbolize my understanding of creation as a feminine power, intrinsically linked to beauty (as in Boticelli’s The Birth of Venus). Finally, the pearls are an ode to Audrey Flack, one of my early artistic influences." - Ben Weiner Ben Charles Weiner (b. 1980) is a New York based contemporary artist. His work bridges the seemingly opposite styles of hyperrealism, and process-based abstraction. Mr. Weiner has exhibited his work widely in the US and internationally, at institutions including The Carnegie Art Museum, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, The Boca Raton Museum of Art, and The Tarble Art Center. His work is in public collections including Microsoft, Sammlung/Collection, Progressive Insurance, and The Frederick R. Weisman Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Paper, 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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