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Realist Paintings

REALIST STYLE

Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world. 

Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history. 

By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.

Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.

Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.

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Style: Realist
Color:  Gray
Jetty 4 Study
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. Margery Gosnell-Qua received an MFA in Painting and an MS in Art History from Pratt Institute in 1996, where she traveled to Italy to study Pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

A World on the Wane
Located in Fairfield, CT
Chris Stott is part of a new generation of representational painters pushing the genre forward in fantastic ways. At first glance, Stott’s paintings are elegantly refined compositio...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dogwood Light
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. There is a sense of freedom that I experience when painting landscape. The quality of these kinds of images allows for expression and interpret...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Columbus Refuses a Plea to Turn Back
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
Tom Lovell (1909–1997) called himself "a storyteller with a brush," a description appropriate for an artist who spent over five decades capturing the sweep o...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil, Board, Illustration Board

Beach Ladies
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY -- Margery Gosnell-Qua received an MFA in Painting and an MS in Art History from Pratt Institute in 1996, where she traveled to Italy to stud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Once More, Contemporary Art, Original Realist Style Sky Painting, Gilted Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Once More [2021] Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look. Once More is an original mixed media skyscape painting by Charlotte Elizabeth. The metallic details around the edges add depth to the work. Charlotte Elizabeth has been working with paint professionally for over fifteen years. A prestigious training in theatre design preceded a busy career as a Theatrical Scenic Artist in London’s West End...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas

Guards Resting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. Margery Gosnell-Qua received an MFA in Painting and an MS in Art History from Pratt Institute in 1996, where she traveled to Italy to study Pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailing the Waves, Waldemar Schlichting, Berlin 1896 – 1970, German, Signed
Located in Bruges, BE
Sailing the Waves Schlichting Waldemar Berlin 1896 – 1970 German Painter Signature: Signed bottom left Dimensions: Image size 61 x 81,50cm, frame size 69,50 x 89,50 cm Medium: Oil ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Light House Boca Grande FL Range Light Oil Painting Seascape by Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Here is a triptych oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases the Range Light House located in Boca Grande FL...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Guards Resting Study
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. Margery Gosnell-Qua received an MFA in Painting and an MS in Art History from Pratt Institute in 1996, where she traveled to Italy to study Pai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Beach Conversation
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. Margery Gosnell-Qua received an MFA in Painting and an MS in Art History from Pratt Institute in 1996, where she traveled to Italy to study Pai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Skull, Portrait, Realism, Oil Painting, Texas Artist, Sawyer Yards
Located in Houston, TX
"Skull" 7 x 5 Framed 12 x 10 Skull: Small oil on canvas panel of my own backyard, with hint of West Texas. Why are we interested in skulls? Does it br...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Treat Yourself" Small still life painting, cupcake, white frosting, red cherry
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Treat Yourself" Oil on Panel, 6 x 6 inches. Painting of Chocolate Cupcake with White Frosting and Red Cherry on Top on a Pale Blue and White Background. Framed in Silver ( 11 x 11 Inches Framed Size). There are 7 additional cupcake paintings...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Home" Charcoal, ink and gouache on paper
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (US based) "Home" is an original, handmade charcoal, ink and gouache painting that depicts a grey monochrome pattern with a branch and suspended hive. Nature and those ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Gouache

Beach Conversation
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. Margery Gosnell-Qua received an MFA in Painting and an MS in Art History from Pratt Institute in 1996, where she traveled to Italy to study Pai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Untitled [Seascape] Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
Untitled [Seascape], an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector. White’s careful attention to detail and vivid use of blues, blue-greens, and bro...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ruach IV" Charcoal Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (US based) "Ruach IV" is an original, handmade charcoal painting that depicts a grey monochrome pattern of clouds. Nature and those that inhabit it—our human selves in...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Building Landscape Gouache Painting by Harry Bennett
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning gouache on cardboard painting by American Artist Harry Bennett (1919 - 2012). This early hyperrealist design features a church or school in the middle of nowhere in the coun...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

Summer Garden Study VI by Dylan Lloyd, Botanical art, original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer Garden Study VI by Dylan Lloyd [2022] original and hand signed by the artist Oil on Linen Board Image size: H:30 cm x W:20 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:30 cm x W:20 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Peaceful Pleasure
Located in Fairfield, CT
George Billis Gallery presents Stephanie Reiter. Painting for me is about capturing the light and beauty of the day. Usually a landscape will hit me and say, “paint me”. Then I k...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tell Me A True Story
Located in Fairfield, CT
Chris Stott is part of a new generation of representational painters pushing the genre forward in fantastic ways. At first glance, Stott’s paintings are elegantly refined compositio...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Beneath the Sky" Charcoal Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (US based) "Beneath the Sky" is an original, handmade charcoal painting that depicts a grey monochrome pattern of a fish with reflected clouds. Nature and those that i...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Surroundings in countryside. 1963, cardboard, oil, 45 x 58 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Surroundings in countryside. 1963, cardboard, oil, 45 x 58 cm Landscape painting of Latvia countryside. Gentle and careful brushstrokes in the foreground accents sunny day. Color u...
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1960s Realist Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Oil

Winter Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Stream Snow
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Stream oil/canvas 12 x 16 image An oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a beautiful winter landscape and swollen ice fill...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Conversation Poolside
Located in Fairfield, CT
Rooted in the concept of memory born from photographs, Lisa Golightly’s paintings are reconstructions of found film photography as seen through the artist’s eye. Photography remains...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

River Landscape of Glenfinnan in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Original Oil Painting of River Landscape of Glenfinnan in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century Artist, Robert Egginton. Art measures 30 x 22 inches Frame measures 36 x 28 inches...
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Late 20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Board, Cotton Canvas, Cotton, Canvas, Oil

Bondage-Medusa, male figure, classical architecture details mythical realism
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mythical realism, grey tones, semi- nude male, homo-erotic figure
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Royal Mail Coach
By Charles Cooper Henderson
Located in Washington, DC
Signed with initials in carriage: CHC
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Mid-19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

59th Street Bridge, original realist New York City landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
A veritable life line for New York City that connects the boroughs of Manhattan to Queens, NYC artist Michael Davis painted this original landscape in a realist style to ensure capturing the might and splendor that such an architectural and engineering achievement represents to civilization and certainly to New York. A colorist, Davis seeks simplicity of expression, with clean lines paired with love of his subject matter balanced with aquamarine skies and sapphire blue water. His addition of sky scrapers in the background adds scale and dimension. Davis earned his BFA from Pratt Institute of NYC where he is a life member of the famed Art Students League. Davis' work has shown in the Grand Central Gallery, the National Academy of Design, the Salmagundi Club and the National Arts Club among others. This original oil painting is shown in a champagne silver plein air frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Evening Nocturne Oil Painting New Hope Lambertville Bridge Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Evening Bridge to New Hope oil/panel 6 x 8 image size Evening Bridge to New Hope is an oil painting on canvas panel by Michael Budden that showcases a unique composition of the New H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Near the stream
Located in Geneva, CH
Work signed and dated A. Gins 19th century artist Work on canvas Gilded wood frame 55,5 x 72 x 3 cm
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1870s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Regata en Chile, " Realist Seascape with Sailboats
By Jose Basso
Located in Austin, TX
A serene and dream-like landscape featuring a vast body of smooth, blue water; and green, tree-lined shore; under a clear, blue sky. Three graceful sailboats glide across the surfac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New York City Brooklyn Bridge PLein Air Painting Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Here is beautiful plein air painting done on location in Brooklyn of the Brooklyn Bridge back in 2011. It has hung in my collection since and one of my favorite plein airs to date....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pocket Tamerilla by Dani Humberstone, Still Life, Realism, Original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Tamerilla by Dani Humberstone [2022] original Signed by Artist Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:7 cm x W:5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:7 cm x W:5 cm x D:3cm Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Scale Maritime Painting -- Three Masted Braque in Rough Seas
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large scale painting of an early 20th century Braque sailing ship named "Medusa" by Charles Miller (American, 19th/20th Century), 1926. Signed and dated lower left corner. C...
Category

1920s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Flying In, Print on Canvas by Carolyn Blish
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carolyn Blish is an American landscape artist who frequently paints calm beach scenes. This is a print on canvas.
Category

1960s Realist Paintings

Materials

Offset, Canvas

"Submergence" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Submergence" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a human figure reclining in long grass with a white figurine of a ho...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fisherman unloading their catch at Scheveningen Beach, Louis Reckelbus, Signed
Located in Bruges, BE
Fisherman unloading their catch at Scheveningen Beach Reckelbus Louis Bruges 1864 – 1958 Belgian Painter Bruges School Signature: Signed bottom right Dimensions: Image size 38 x 25...
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Early 20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

'Bighorn Rams, Rocky Mountains', Idyllwild, California Artist, Nature painter
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Leslie H. Van Nimwegen' (Dutch-American, born 1951) and painted circa 1990. A large oil landscape showing a group of male big...
Category

1990s Realist Paintings

Materials

Board, Acrylic

Storm over Trevose head, Cornwall Painting, Padstow Art, Impressionist style art
Located in Deddington, GB
Storm over Trevose head [2021] original Oil on canvas Image size: H:76 cm x W:76 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:76 cm x W:76 cm x D:1cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu i...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sydney by Day, Realist Australian Cityscape Painting Sydney, Architecture Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Sydney by Day by Lesley Ann Durks [2014] Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look ‘Sydney by Day’, is painted with oil and enamel on canvas. I love how this viewpoint incorporates 2 of the most iconic structures in Sydney, I also like the contrast of the blue water with the surrounding Sydney suburbs. Lesley Anne Derks...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Reflections on Grantham, Train Painting, Contemporary Transport Artwork
Located in Deddington, GB
The original photograph was taken by myself in 2016, it was literally a flying visit by the "Flying Scotsman" to Grantham Station. The title "Reflectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

''Tomatoes” Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of Red Tomatoes
Located in Utrecht, NL
During his successful career as a goldsmith the desire to paint grew on Dutch artist René Smoorenburg (1954). The attention to detail, which was of gr...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Full and By -- Sails Full
Located in Washington, DC
Signed lower right
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1930s Realist Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

_SUMMER RAIN.
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
Oleksandr Khrapachov "_SUMMER RAIN."
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pocket Persimmon Fruit by Dani Humberstone, Still life, Small Scale Oil Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Persimmon Fruit by Dani Humberstone [2022] original and hand signed by artist Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:5 cm x W:5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:5 cm x W:5 cm x D:3cm Frame Size: H:16 cm x W:16 cm x D:3.5cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look. Pocket Persimmon Fruit is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her pocket fruit series.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pink peonies in vase. 1983, canvas, oil, 60x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Pink peonies in vase. 1983, canvas, oil, 60x70 cm Light pink peonies bouquet in day light in brown vase on the table
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1980s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crash of Rhino's, Animal Art, Safari Painting, Contemporary Realist Artwork
Located in Deddington, GB
Family of Rhino's in their natural habitat. I used three separate photographs to construct the final image, and is painted in water-colour and acrylic mixed paint on Bockingford paper. David Truman artist offers original paintings and limited edition prints exclusively with Wychwood Art. David Truman is based in Lincolnshire and David comments " I became a full time artist in 2009, following a career path of many of the disciplines of Graphic Design working for Advertising Agencies and Art studio’s. I specialise in bringing my subjects to life using watercolour and acrylic mix paintings and also graphite drawings. As far as I can remember, I have always shown an interest in Art, and Art works, and encouraged at an early age by an Uncle, who was an excellent Equine Artist, it seemed a high possibility that I too would become an artist. I attended Lincoln College...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

An Unlikely Pair by Ginny Williams Framed Still Life Oil on Canvas
Located in Atlanta, GA
We were immediately drawn to the thoughtfully painted work, the clever titles and the rich, deep hues. And when we got to know the artist, we were equally charmed by her delightful w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shawn Faust, "Motorin", Black and White Equine Horse Race Charcoal on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine drawing, "Motorin'" is a 30x40" charcoal black and white painting on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse and jockey in full leap. Complimentary to Faust's traditional oil works, these charcoal on canvas sketches boast a clean and contemporary feeling exhibiting the muscle tone and mass of these majestic creatures. Fixed with varnish, these charcoal works are permanent and best framed or unframed. About the artist: Shawn’s love and fascination for drawing came as an unexpected gift from his grandfather at the age of 5. Young Faust was a tag-a-long during his grandfather’s impromptu plein air art lesson with his older brother in the back yard of his Aunt’s house. A retired director for the American Red Cross, Shawn’s grandfather, who had only recently picked up the brush himself, began a charcoal sketch that would forever change how Faust would see the world. From that brief lesson, Faust recalls vividly, “The techniques I witnessed from my grandfather that day, were pure magic!” With his newfound gift of magic, Shawn quickly began practicing his art of 3D illusion for anyone who wanted to see it. During his childhood, you would be hard pressed not to find Shawn doodling on a piece of paper at some point during the day. Among his favorite things to draw as a youngster were his comic book heroes. Instead of reading the comics, he spent all his time studying the line work and muscle forms of the comic book characters. And so, began his interest in portraying the human form. Upon entering college at the University Of Delaware, Shawn enrolled as an accounting major yet emerged with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990. At the U of D he is forever grateful for the privilege of studying under distinguished artists Stephen Tanis, Charles Rowe, Robert Straight and Rosemary Lane. Shortly after graduating, Shawn embarked on a career in Illustration. By 1993 he had quickly become one of Delaware’s prominent architectural illustrators working for more than 75% of the homebuilders in Delaware. Between illustration jobs, Shawn pursued his interest in portrait painting. In 1992 Faust was commissioned to paint the official portrait of outgoing Delaware Governor, Michael Castle. Continuing his quest to learn more about portrait painting, Faust studied with Daniel Greene in 1995. He credits Daniel Greene for giving him the greatest key to unlocking a whole new way of seeing and interpreting color. By 1995, Shawn’s portrait commissions and easel paintings were supporting him as much as his illustration jobs, so he decided to focus entirely on his fine art career. This included opening a gallery and custom frame shop with his wife and brother. During the twelve years of owning and operating the gallery, Shawn continued his intense portrait research by focusing his studies on the eyes of his favorite subject, the horse. His head studies of horses caught the attention of Mr. Richard Golden, a prominent horse owner in Chesapeake City, MD and president of Northview Stallion Station. Northview is best know for standing Northern Dancer...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish

Antique American School Trompe L'Oeil Astrology/Astronomy Still Life Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing quality early 20th century trompe l'oeil oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found. Framed. Image size, 25L x 24H.
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1930s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Garry Oak, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The Garry Oaktree is native to Vancouver Island, and it is in extinction. There are a few places where one can see those trees. Now this tree is protected by environmental groups. ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Agave Blossom, Luz" - contemporary plein air oil painting, seaside flora plants
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a agave blossoms silhouetted against a hazy sky, clouds and blossoms backlit by the sun. Far below, the ocean reflecting white clouds and sun glare. The agave plan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Troyes III
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Evelyne Brigeois – French/American (1946-2016) Title: Troyes III Year: 1987 Medium: Watercolor Sight size: 16.5 x 20 inches. Matted size: 23.25 x 26.25 inches Signature: Signed lower right Condition: Very good Unframed This watercolor is by Evelyne Brigeois (1946-2016) a very well-known Boise, Idaho artist. It depicts a storefront in Troyes, France. As with many of her paintings, Brigeois pays particular attention to light and shadow. The painting is in very good condition with no flaws to note. The painting is signed in the lower right corner and signed and dated on the reverse. It is titled on a foamcore mount. It is custom matted with three hinges on the top edge of the art. Born in France in 1946, Evelyne Brigeois was an internationally acclaimed watercolor artist. Having grown up in a small town east of Paris, Brigeois was particularly drawn to places which seem to have preserved their timeless and peaceful aspect. Crisp precision, strong definition of light and shadow, and beautiful composition distinguish her images of the Greek Islands, Venice and France. Brigeois received many national awards, from the Louisiana Watercolor Society, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan Watercolor...
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1980s Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Dove
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
Girl with a pigeon. Symbol of peace
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Shawn Faust, "Stepping onto the Track", Black and White Equine Horse Race
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine drawing, "Stepping onto the Track" is a 30x40" black and white charcoal on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse and jockey heading towards the big race. Complimentary to Faust's traditional oil works, these charcoal on canvas sketches boast a clean and contemporary feeling exhibiting the muscle tone and mass of these majestic creatures. Fixed with varnish, these charcoal works are permanent and best framed or unframed. About the artist: Shawn’s love and fascination for drawing came as an unexpected gift from his grandfather at the age of 5. Young Faust was a tag-a-long during his grandfather’s impromptu plein air art lesson with his older brother in the back yard of his Aunt’s house. A retired director for the American Red Cross, Shawn’s grandfather, who had only recently picked up the brush himself, began a charcoal sketch that would forever change how Faust would see the world. From that brief lesson, Faust recalls vividly, “The techniques I witnessed from my grandfather that day, were pure magic!” With his newfound gift of magic, Shawn quickly began practicing his art of 3D illusion for anyone who wanted to see it. During his childhood, you would be hard pressed not to find Shawn doodling on a piece of paper at some point during the day. Among his favorite things to draw as a youngster were his comic book heroes. Intsead of reading the comics, he spent all his time studying the line work and muscle forms of the comic book characters. And so, began his interest in portraying the human form. Upon entering college at the University Of Delaware, Shawn enrolled as an accounting major yet emerged with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990. At the U of D he is forever grateful for the privilege of studying under distinguished artists Stephen Tanis, Charles Rowe, Robert Straight and Rosemary Lane. Shortly after graduating, Shawn embarked on a career in Illustration. By 1993 he had quickly become one of Delaware’s prominent architectural illustrators working for more than 75% of the homebuilders in Delaware. Between illustration jobs, Shawn pursued his interest in portrait painting. In 1992 Faust was commissioned to paint the official portrait of outgoing Delaware Governor, Michael Castle. Continuing his quest to learn more about portrait painting, Faust studied with Daniel Greene in 1995. He credits Daniel Greene for giving him the greatest key to unlocking a whole new way of seeing and interpreting color. By 1995, Shawn’s portrait commissions and easel paintings were supporting him as much as his illustration jobs, so he decided to focus entirely on his fine art career. This included opening a gallery and custom frame shop with his wife and brother. During the twelve years of owning and operating the gallery, Shawn continued his intense portrait research by focusing his studies on the eyes of his favorite subject, the horse. His head studies of horses caught the attention of Mr. Richard Golden, a prominent horse owner in Chesapeake City, MD and president of Northview Stallion Station. Northview is best know for standing Northern Dancer...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish

Early 20th Century Winter Snowy Cabin Oil Painting Signed Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful snowy landscape with footprints leading to cabin in valley circa 1940. Signed lower left "Gruber." Image has painted "mat" effect. Inside image is 12.50"H x 18.38"W. Unfram...
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Early 1900s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Untitled, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Rebecca Venn's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade graphite drawing on paper that depicts a nude model laying on their stomach. This is a sec...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Graphite

Realist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Realist 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, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Michael Budden, Su Yu, Olga Antonova, and Mark Hunter. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Realist paintings, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available.

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