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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
Crossing the ford Capriccio Baroque Landscape 18th century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
As we gaze upon at this artwork, our eyes are immediately drawn to the foreground where a comical spectacle unfolds before us. A carriage, stubbornly stuck in the midst of a ford, se...
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Late 18th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Nomos", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Remmers' (US based) "Nomos" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude man hugging a glowing orb of light to himself as ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Early 20th Century Maritime Oil Painting of RMS Aquitania in New York Harbor
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Maritime Oil Painting of RMS Aquitania in New York Harbor by Frederick Hoertz. Original painting of Cunard Line’s Aquitania by Frederick Hoertz (American, 1889-1978) that w...
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1920s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Linen, Stretcher Bars

Huge topical Black History slavery painting Jamaica Morant Bay 1865 rebellion
Located in Norwich, GB
Uprising - a huge and incredibly powerful and topical painting by Jamaican master painter Barrington Watson (1931-2016). It depicts the 1865 Moran...
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1960s Realist Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Chicago River Wrigley Clock Tower Cityscape Urban Painting by Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Along the Chicago River, Wrigley Clock Tower oil/panel 8 x 10 unframed, 14.5 x 16.5 framed Along the Chicago River, Wrigley Clock Tower is an oil painting on canvas panel by award...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Acrylic

"Hug-Abrazo" oil on canvas. 28" x 43" Cuban Artist Figurative Art Emotions
Located in Houston, TX
"Abrazo-Hug" 28" x 43" oil on canvas Cuban Art A young woman with her back on a dark background clings to her own body, the strong contrasts of light and shadow enhance the dram...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tuesday Morning
By Jeremy Lipking
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance On consignment with the gallery from a private collector. Description American contemporary artist, Jeremy Lipking, is recognized for his enigmatic figure paintings as we...
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Early 2000s Realist Paintings

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Oil

'Brentor, ' by Andrew Douglas, Watercolor Painting
By Andrew Douglas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This late 19th century framed 14" x 27" watercolor painting by artist Andrew Douglas depicts an ominous landscape in a dark and neutral palette of browns, gray, and yellow. In the fo...
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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

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Watercolor

New York City Urban Painting Winter Brooklyn Bridge by Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases the bustling life and the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge in winter. The image measures 20 x 24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Luscious Strawberries , Still-life, Florence, Realism, Oil Painting.
Located in Houston, TX
Luscious Strawberries is an oil painting done in the style of Realism in the artist studio in Florence, Italy. It is 12.5 x 14 with the frame.It has a custom frame made in Florence ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil

An auction at Drouot's in Paris.
Located in Paris, FR
An auction at Drouot's in Paris. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Around 1900-1910. René François Xavier Prinet (31 December 1861, Vitry-le-François – 26 January 1946, Bourbonne-les-Bains) was a French painter and illustrator who drew his subjects from middle-class society. He was born to Henri Prinet, an Imperial Prosecutor in Vitry-le-François. A promotion led to him being posted in Paris, where they lived in a home not far from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. His father painted as a hobby and was supportive of his desire to study art, having him seek the advice of Louis Charles Timbal [fr], a well-known church painter and friend of the family. Around 1880, he began his studies in earnest, in the studios of Jean-Léon Gérôme; remaining with him until 1885. That year, his painting "The Infant Jesus" was accepted for display at the Salon. This was followed by studies at the Académie Julian. At this time, he also became associated with a group of young artists known as the Bande Noire (Black Stripe), which included Lucien Simon, André Dauchez...
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Early 1900s Realist Paintings

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Oil

The Three-masted Ship
Located in Jacksonville, FL
"The Three-Masted Ship" by John Tudgay stands out as a remarkable piece of marine art for several compelling reasons. At first glance, the painting captures the viewer with its intri...
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1860s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Harbour reflections, oil painting, fine art, seascape, boats, sailing, decor
Located in Oslo, NO
“Harbor Reflections” is an exquisite oil painting on an canvas board, measuring 30x40 cm. This serene composition captures a tranquil moment at a harbor, with sailboats gently anchor...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Sweet & Sour, Bone & Flesh" (2023) By Destiny Bowman, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Sweet & Sour, Bone & Flesh" (2023) by Destiny Bowman is an original, handmade oil painting on wood panel that depicts a still-life featuring animal skulls, plants, fruit, and a dise...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Boulevard Saint-Michel, Paris by Sergio Cecchi - Oil on canvas 85x130 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Sergio Cecchi was an Italian painter born in 1921 in Venice and later became a notable figure in Switzerland, where he passed away in 1986 in Geneva. He is primarily known for his ci...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Anticipation by Ginny Williams Still Life Northern Cardinal Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
In Anticipation, acclaimed artist Ginny Williams captures the quiet beauty and powerful symbolism of the Northern Cardinal—a bird often associated with hope, renewal, and spiritual p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Large Scale French Still Life of Tulips, Lilacs & Roses in Blue & White Pot
By Marie-Claire Delaunay
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large floral still life of tulips, roses and lilacs by Marie-Clair Delaunay (French, 20th Century), 1987. Signed lower right corner and on verso. Presented in gilt-toned wood frame. Image size: 32"H x 32"W, Marie Claire Delaunay, born in Paris, is of Flemish and Breton origin. She studied in Paris then at the Ecole du Louvre, Artist studio of la Grande Chaumière, she deepened her technique in water-colour, oil painting, lithography and fresques and took inspiration in various painters creative course and works : Atelier of Baignol with its rigorous technical teaching, working trips with Jean Rigaud focused on the subject, work with Louis Süe architect as an other dimension of art. In Olso, Norway, training in Hans Klemensrüd Artist's Studio, abstract painter. Later, work with Sofia Vari, a Greek artist who also made her discover her country. And in the Cyclades islands again, study of the abstract technique with Sergio de Castro, the Argentinian painter...
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1980s Realist Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Storm Over Tuscany" desert landscape oil signed peace calm adventure travel sky
Located in Milwaukee, WI
A lovely landscape oil painting on a wooden board. This is a small but highly detailed piece. It is most certainly in the category of "photos do not do this work justice". The rolling hills lead you into the rainy clouds and it tricks the brain into thinking you can smell the wet fields. It is most wonderful to see this work in person. It brings the sense of falling through a portal or peeking through one into a different part of the world. Signed and dated by the artist on the lower right. Artwork Size: 7 x 12" Frame Size: 14 1/2" x 17 1/2" Artist Bio: DOUGLAS B. SMITH Doug received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1958. He then studied for a year in the Joseph Albers program at Yale University. After working for nine years in advertising and package design, Doug joined Avon Products and served as Creative Director of Design from 1971-1996. Doug's training as a professional illustrator led him to produce realistic renditions of many everyday scenes whether they arepure landscapes, architectural elements or figures. His painting evolved into natural and plein air landscapes suitable for the New England environment where he painted for over two decades. Doug's work is housed in numerous public and private collections throughout the United States and has been exhibited at the Salmagundi Club in New York City, and the Society of Illustrators in New York City. His paintings have been exhibited across the USA in Annual National Juried Exhibitions of the Oil Painters of America. He has exhibited at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, CT, the David Barnett Gallery in Milwaukee, WI, and at the Worthington...
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Early 2000s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Board

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

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Canvas, Oil

"Esme" by Primary Hughes, Original Female Nude Portrait Charcoal Drawing
Located in Denver, CO
"Esme" by Primary Hughes (United States) is a handmade nude portrait of a woman, made with charcoal and pastel on paper. This piece of artwork is framed and ready to hang.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Breathe Deep, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The setting sun transforms an evening walk in an average neighborhood into a vibrant light show. Whispy clouds spread across the sky, reflecting the soft yellow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Antique Oil Painting of Soldiers and Woman on the Street
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique oil painting of soldiers and woman on the street. Oil on board. Framed.
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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Banjo, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A banjo rests on a sunlit step beside a glass of wine and a bouquet of flowers. A weathered wooden door and cracked wall behind it add rustic charm. Rich, class...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Pastoral Landscape Meeting on Bridge Early 19th century Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Summer rustic scene depicts an idyllic picture of country life in which harmony and happiness reign. The muted, slightly blurry colors convey the artist's inner world and mood, while...
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Early 19th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

19th Century Oil, Study for a Portrait of Emile Baron
Located in Cotignac, FR
A late 19th century oil sketch of a society figure. Though not signed the work is by repute and very much in the style of Charles Auguste Émile Durand. Presented in modern gilt and p...
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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

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Board, Oil

Tranquil Australian Landscape with Eucalyptus Trees - Vintage 20th Century Art
Located in Preston, GB
Tranquil Australian Landscape with Eucalyptus Trees adjacent to a Lake - Vintage 20th Century Art. Original Painting, Signed Artwork. Art measures 36 x 24 inches Frame measures 40...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Calm Summer Lakeland Landscape w Green n Lonely Boat Oil Painting 19th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed “Henning Ö” lower right for unidentified professional Scandinavian painter, oil painting of the second half of the 19th century on canvas pasted on (or supported by) wooden bo...
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1870s Realist Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Still Life with Fruit & Bread Rustic French Farmhouse Interior by French Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Still Life with Fruit & Bread Rustic French Farmhouse Interior by 20th Century French Artist, Robert Chailloux (1913-2006). Art measures 29 x 23.5 in...
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1990s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Study of a Butterfly, Watercolour Silk applied Handmade Paper. La Roche Laffitte
Located in Cotignac, FR
One from a set of four watercolours of butterflies on silk, applied to handmade paper, with hand cut edges, by French artist La Roche Laffitte. Signed bottom left. (The other 3 items are available separately) A beautifully observed and detailed study of a butterfly painted...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

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Gouache, Carbon Pencil, Handmade Paper, Watercolor, Silk

Sassicaia, Realist Still-Life Painting
Located in London, GB
A true Classical Realist, Paul’s focus is on universal beauty. He upholds rigorous standards in pursuit of this, working from life, emulating the techniques and materials of the old ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Super Moon, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Waves crash against a rocky coastline under the glow of a luminous silver moon. A lone tree clings to the cliff's edge, defying the elements. The vibrant inte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Oil On Canvas Reclining Nude at the beach By Marcel René Herrfeldt
By Marcel Rene Herrfeldt
Located in Gavere, BE
"Oil On Canvas Reclining Nude By Marcel René Herrfeldt" Beautiful and large oil on canvas The painting is large in size and is in good condition ...
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1960s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Realistic Still Life Painting, "Seemingly Ordinary #10" 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by southern California artist, Leslie Winokur. Its dimensions are 20" x 10" x 1" (HxWxD). It is oil on linen. ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Sunday Morning
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas Signed, recto This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berk...
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1980s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Wonderful Mid-20th Century Still life, Colorful Flowers, MUST SEE, Unknown
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Now available, and ready to be hung and enjoyed! Unknown Artist Signed: Clayton ? (Lower, Right) " Still Life ", circa mid 20th Century? Oil on Canvas 36" x 24" Housed in a 3...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Turnip"
By Giacomo Ceruti
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Giacomo Ceruti, known as Il Pitocchetto (1698-1767) – “Turnip” Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 204 x 124 cm (unframed) Provenance: Private collection This remarkable painting, “T...
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18th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

China Cup w/Pitcher Egg Tempera Realism Strawberries Marbles Framed 10.5X9.75"
Located in Houston, TX
China Cup with Pitcher Egg Tempera Realism Strawberries Marbles Framed by realist painter Mark Thompson is 10.5" x 9.75" Notice the figure of the art...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Egg Tempera, Panel

Portrait of Girls with a Cat - British Victorian Genre animal art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British Victorian genre oil painting is by noted exhibited artist John Morgan. Painted circa 1870 the composition is two young girls, one dark haired one blonde, who ar...
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19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

American artist Portrait German lady 19th century Oil painting by J. Eichholtz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceremonial Portrait of Noble German Lady - amazing discovery of hidden monogram "J.E. 1826" disclosing Great American portraitist Jacob Eichholtz (17...
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1820s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Standing Proud, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A house proudly stands against a fiery sky, its weathered walls and darkened windows hinting at stories left untold. Artist Art Clark drew inspiration from his ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Out of Range, Still Alive
Located in Zofingen, AG
A young woman stands alone in a wide, open landscape, her head bowed beneath the brim of a teal baseball cap. She wears a leather jacket draped over her shoulders, an earthy green cr...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Del Bourree Bach, "Summerhill", 12x24 Rural Red Country Barn Landscape Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Summerhill", is a 12x24 acrylic painting on board by artist Del Bourree Bach featuring quiet rural landscape. The moon slowly begins to r...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Very Large Landscape Oil Painting by Henry Bright 1810-1873
Located in Uppingham, GB
Very Large Landscape Oil on canvas by Henry Bright, Signed by the artist. Exceptional size. Great Wall filler by this accomplished artist...
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1860s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Painting of a Fauve de Bourgogne, Rabbit, Pet Bunny, Vintage Animal Portrait
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Unknown Artist Signed: Lower, Right (Dated: 87) " Fauve de Bourgogne ", 1987 Oil on Canvas 18" x 24" Housed in a 2 1/2" Frame Overall Size: 23" x 28 3/4" Very light pressing...
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Late 20th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary portrait "White Lincoln"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captures a tranquil desert scene centered on a vintage white convertible parked on expansive sands. The car’s sleek design and chrome accents evoke nostalgia and freedom...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Early Morning, April by Ginny Williams Still Life Oil Painting with Orange, Vase
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

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Linen, Oil

"White eagle. A keen eye." Original Oil Painting by Lilya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The paintings are drawn with acrylic on the hardboard (back side made of the double cardboard). Acrylic paints are used to create the painting on canvas animals and ecology. A cruci...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic

'Pink Carnations', Royal Society of British Watercolorists, Woman Artist, RSBA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right 'Jane Taylor' (British, 1925-2013) and painted circa 1965. Titled, verso, on Royal Society of Painters in Watercolors exhibition label: "Pottery Mug With Carnati...
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1960s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

"Beach Tree Roots" (2023) By Judith Peck, Original Oil Painting of Forest
Located in Denver, CO
"Beach Tree Roots" (2023) by Judith Peck is an original, handmade oil painting on cradled board that depicts a a foggy and grey forest, focused on the larg...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sky Study, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this serene study of a cloud-filled sky, artist Jill Poyerd captures a sense of depth through the gradual texture change in the receding horizon. The soft,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Monica & Cupid
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woolworths, Sutton, London - British figurative shop interior art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This fantastic British 1940's figurative interior oil painting is by noted artist Leonard Fuller. Painted circa 1940, the colourful composition is looking into a busy Woolworths stor...
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1940s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Father Portrait 1974. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this portrait, I endeavored to blend impressionistic strokes with a touch of realism to capture not just the physical but the emotional essence of the subject. The subtl...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Framed Large Calla Lily Flower Still Life Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist large flower still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image size, 35H by 23L.
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1930s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Mandarins" realistic still life painting, bouquet of fruit with greens
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Mandarins" is a realistic oil painting on panel of a bouquet of mandarin branches and fruit, connected with twine, resting on a rustic blue wall. Details in the light blue table bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Beautiful Oil On Canvas, Female Nude By V Tsvetkov Sold without frame
Located in Gavere, BE
"Realistic Oil On Canvas, Female Nude By V Tsvetkov " Original contemporary painting by Bulgarian artist V Tsvetkov, depicting a beautiful female nude Signe...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Contemporary Art by Claudine Picard - Poivrons
Located in Paris, IDF
Claudine Picard is a French artist born in 1949 who lives & works in Sainte Marie, France. She is graduated from the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1973 (ENSAD).
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Artist Materials On Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting beautifully captures a realistic view of an artist's studio. The boxes covered in oil paint fingerprints, the small dent in the wall, the palette, tubes of paint scatt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Flowers and Hidden Portrait, Augusta Dohlmann, 1847 - 1914
Located in Knokke, BE
Still Life with Flowers and Hidden Portrait Dohlmann Augusta Svanenmosegaard 1847 – 1914 Danish Painter Signature: Monogrammed bottom left and dated 83 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimens...
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19th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

''Cherries” Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of Red Cherries, Fruit
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 great importance in his work as a ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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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