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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
Apprehensive
Located in Denver, CO
Grouping of brown horses
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Board

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Lullwater Bridge – Prospect Park
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The setting is an arm of the Prospect Park Lake, known as the Lullwater for its stillness. In the foreground is the Prospect Park Audubon Center in the Boatho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Landscape. 1942. Oil on cardboard, 36.5x47.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape. 1942. Oil on cardboard, 36.5x47.5 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University a...
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1940s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Liveaboards
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Exhibited China's Crown Jewel; Recent Paintings by American Artists, American Legacy Fine Arts, June 21 – July 28, 2019 ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Moonlight Sonata" Figurative Nude Original Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Striking nocturnal nude figurative fine art painting by California artist John Bowler (American, 20/21st Century), 2001. Signed and dated Bowler 2001 lower right corner (photo image enhanced). Presented in pewter-toned wood frame under glass. Image size: 22"H x 15"W. Framed size: 33"H x 23.50"W. A Granite Bay...
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Early 2000s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Portrait of a Lady in Pince Nez - British 1919 art portrait oil painting
By Alfred Kingsley Lawrence
Located in Hugley, England
This superb British portrait oil painting is by noted artist Alfred Kinglsey Lawrence. Painted in 1919 it is a seated portrait of a young woman with a lush burgundy velvet curtain be...
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1910s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Mid Century Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Signed Interior Scene Realist Oil
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive 1970s modernist interior scene. Great palette and a sophisticated composition. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed and dated verso.
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Glimpse of Beauty
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Description The artist portrays his wife, Gloria, in an elegant and refined setting. Her sinuous pose and assured profile project a sense of beauty and confidence. The drape of her pink silk robe hearkens back to her Chinese ancestry and its contrasting embroidered border creates a diagonal line that exudes a feeling of strength. Outside is cool and fresh, the beginning of spring; and the Glimpse of Beauty is viewed from either side of the window. Artist Statement "A Chinese lady looking out of her window enjoying the magnolia blossom in Spring. Her window is decorated with a piece of Paper Cutting art...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New York City Winter Oil Painting Fifth Avenue Flags St Patricks Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
WINTER ON FIFTH AVENUE, FLAGS, NYC An oil painting on linen by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases the bustling life on Fifth Avenue in NYC peering throug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

The Girl and the Metropolis
Located in Oslo, NO
The picture shows a beautiful naked girl against the background of a window lit by the light of a neon lamp. On the left we see the back of a chair with her clothes. Outside the wind...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Within The Snow, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Within The Snow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white house surrounded with a fresh snow fall. Bio/artist statement: Samantha B...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Dynamic Sporting Outdoor Landscape with Expressive Setters on Point, framed
Located in Charleston, US
This dynamic sporting landscape in earth tones with English Setters flushing quail, "Setters on Point", by Beth Carlson is an example of her exciting paintings. In this special sport...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Mid-Century Landscape, by Francis Kughler, Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This Mid-century Oil on Panel Landscape by Francis Kughler measures 28 1/2" x 40 x 1 1/2", and features a gold-colored wood frame. A hilly landscape of trees rendered in fall colors ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Tropical flowers"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Inspired by the beauty of the Frangipani bloom, I decided to paint these exotic flowers, incredibly beautiful.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

OIL PAINTING 18th Century By Thomas B Hardy British old master Gold Gilt Frame
By Thomas Bush Hardy RBA
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD MASTER Large OIL PAINTING 18th CENTURY NAVEL HARBOUR OLD MASTER LARGE OIL PAINTING 18th Century NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH HISTORY “ Very Good condition pane...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Paintings

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Oil

Portrait John Gilbert - Australian 20's exhibited art male portrait oil painting
Located in Hugley, England
A stunning portrait of Mr John Gilbert. This original oil on canvas was painted by James Peter Quinn in 1929 and was exhibited at The Paris Salon of that year. A fine portrait, it is in excellent condition and framed in the original period frame. This is a fine painting by a noted Australian listed artist. Signed right. Provenance. Exhibited at the Paris salon 1929. Condition. Oil on canvas in very good condition, image size 40 inches by 30 inches. Housed in its original gallery frame, 47 by 37 inches framed. Excellent condition. James Peter Quinn (1869-1951) was born on 4 December 1869 at 60 Bourke Street, Melbourne. He was the third son of John Quinn, restaurant-keeper born in Antigua, West Indies, and his English wife Ann, née Long. Little is known of Quinn's childhood and early education; both parents died when he was young. His guardians apprenticed him to an engraver, but he undertook part-time studies at the school of design, National Gallery of Victoria, under Frederick McCubbin in 1887-89, and at the school of painting under George Folingsby and Bernard Hall in 1890-93. Awarded several student prizes, he won the gallery's travelling scholarship in 1893. Quinn went to London in 1894 but quickly left for Paris where he studied at the Académie Julian, at the Académie des Beaux-Arts under Jean Paul Laurens, and with Colarossi and Delécluse. He returned to London about 1902 and married fellow art-student Blanche Louise Guernier there on 29 September. By 1904 he had exhibited with the Royal Academy of Arts and went on to establish a reputation as a highly successful portrait painter. His finest and most sensitive work was produced before 1910. His family were the subjects of many paintings, including 'Mère et Fils', awarded an honourable mention at the Old Salon, Paris, in 1912. He also painted many self-portraits. His many commissioned works included portraits of Joseph Chamberlain, the Duchess of York and, later, the Duke of Windsor. In 1918-19 he was an official war artist with the Australian Imperial Force in France, and exhibited war paintings at the Grafton Galleries, London. In 1919, with George Coates he was an official artist to the Canadian War Records. He was a council-member of the London Portrait Society, and a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, exhibiting regularly with them and the Royal Academy, and in Paris with the Old and New salons. Quinn's sudden return to Australia in December 1935, alone, followed the death of his gifted artist-son René. He held exhibitions at the Fine Art Society's Gallery, Melbourne, in 1936 and the Royal South Australian Society of Arts Gallery next year. Quinn ostensibly returned as an acclaimed artist, was invited to rejoin the Victorian Artists' Society he had joined first in 1888, and was its president (but for one year) in 1937-50. Yet a coolness existed. Though he had little in common with the modernist painters of the period, his commitment to a tolerant brotherhood of artists found no allies among the aggressively conservative old guard. In 1937 he clashed publicly with (Sir) Robert Menzies who in opening a V.A.S. exhibition denigrated modern art. In spite of the affection felt for him by many artists and students, Quinn was somewhat isolated. He continued to exhibit, winning the Crouch prize, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, in 1941. In the mid-1940s he taught briefly at the National Gallery school. A lover of good food, wine and conversation, Quinn delighted in mixing with all classes. Frequenting the haunts of journalists, writers and the more Bohemian fringe, he was easily recognizable with his bow tie, grey curly hair and cigarette dangling from the corner of his mouth. Survived by one son, he died of cancer on 18 February 1951 at Prahran and was buried in St Kilda cemetery. His war portraits are held by the Australian War...
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1920s Realist Paintings

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Oil

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

Miguel Peidro, "Mountain River", 18x26 Autumn Forest Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Mountain River" by Miguel Peidro is an 18x26 original oil painting on canvas. This painting depicts a peaceful flowing river, with foliage just beginning to turn color ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman - British 30's art Slade School artist oil painting
By Reginald Grenville Eves
Located in Hugley, England
This superb stately male portrait oil painting is by noted British Slade School artist Reginald Grenville Eves. Painted circa 1939 the portrait is a fine example of Modern British in...
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1930s Realist Paintings

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Oil

"The Grove" (2024) By Adrienne Stein, Original Oil Floral Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "The Grove" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting. About the artist: Adrienne Stein (b. 1986) is an award winning artist living and working in Pe...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In the Courtyard
Located in St. Albans, GB
Sir Alexander Von BENSA Panel Size: 18 x 25" Outside Frame Size: 26 x 34" Oil on panel in very good condition and has benefited from a light clean only. Original frame Austrian Sc...
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1870s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Female Figure Shopping in New York City Sunshine by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Female Figure Shopping in New York City Sunshine USA by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield Art measures 31.5 x 31.5 inches Frame...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Alois M Hennersdorf (German b. 1927) Oil on canvas painting, Still Life, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale this charming Still life oil painting on canvas depicting a warm, intimate scene featuring a violin resting on a rich red cloth, illuminated by the soft glow of a single ...
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1990s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Description: Fabio Fabbi: A Master of Orientalist Intrigue The painting is signed on the bottom left side. Fabio Fabbi, an esteemed Italian artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emerged as a prominent figure within the Orientalist art movement. Born in Rome in 1861, Fabbi’s passion for capturing the exotic and mysterious landscapes and cultures of the East would define his artistic career and leave an indelible mark on the art world. Fabbi’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, where he developed a deep appreciation for classical techniques and aesthetics. However, it was his encounters with Orientalist themes and subjects that ignited his imagination and set him on a path to becoming a renowned master of Orientalist art. One of Fabbi’s most captivating works, “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard,” stands as a testament to his exceptional talent for depicting scenes of intrigue and sensuality within the luxurious settings of the Ottoman Empire. This mesmerizing painting invites viewers into the opulent world of a harem, where a group of beautiful women gracefully gather in a sunlit courtyard. Fabbi’s brushwork skillfully captures the vibrant colors, exquisite textiles, and intricate architectural details that define the environment. In “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard,” Fabbi delves into the alluring realm of the harem, exploring the interplay between power, desire, and secrecy. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures the expressions and body language of the women, evoking a sense of mystery and sensuality. The play of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the composition, further immersing viewers in the rich atmosphere of the scene. Fabbi’s ability to weave narratives within his artworks sets him apart. “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard” not only showcases his technical skill but also tells a story—a glimpse into a hidden world that fascinates and captivates. Through his artistry, Fabbi offers a nuanced portrayal of Eastern culture, emphasizing the beauty and complexity that lie beneath the surface. Throughout his career, Fabio Fabbi gained recognition and admiration for his Orientalist works. His paintings were exhibited in prominent galleries across Europe, where audiences marveled at his ability to transport them to distant lands and evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue. Fabbi’s talent for capturing the essence of Orientalist themes and his exquisite attention to detail earned him a place among the most respected artists of his time. Fabio Fabbi’s legacy lives on through his remarkable artworks. His ability to portray the mysteries and allure of the East continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard” exemplifies Fabbi’s mastery of the Orientalist genre, inviting viewers to step into a world of beauty, enchantment, and hidden desires. His paintings exhibited at prestigious venues in Turin and Milan. Knighted in the Order of the Crown of Italy in 1892. Notable works include the Sacred Heart...
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19th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Plastic Figure 3" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Walker's (CAN based) "Plastic Figure 3" is an oil painting that depicts a lone orange plastic Native American figure toy aiming his bow and arrow into the darkness. Group ph...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Sun Worship" (2012) By Linda Tracey Brandon, Original Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Linda Tracey Brandon's (US based) "Sun Worship" is an oil painting that depicts a fair lady sitting on a park bench surrounded by foliage; her arm thrown o...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of an English Bagger in a Landscape.
Located in Woodbury, CT
Portrait of an English Bagger in an extensive landscape. Very Pretty English Otter, in an extensive landscape, painted circa 1970. The painting is an amazing display of an artist, ...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil

The Music Professor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a magnificent early oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010.) The Professor, is an original oil on paper, laid on panel, estate stamped, painted in 1935, currently unframed with an image dimension of 20 x 16 inches, beautiful original condition, acquired directly from the personal collection of the artist. This is among the earliest work of Robert McIntosh, painted in a master level classical style. Please contact our West Hollywood gallery...
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1930s Realist Paintings

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Oil

"Mears Peak", Mark Pettit, Original Realistic Landscape, Oil on Canvas, 30x46
By Mark Pettit
Located in Dallas, TX
"Mears Peak" by Mark Pettit (b. 1955) is an original oil on canvas and measures 30x46 inches. The realistic painting is a mountain view of Mears Peak locat...
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Early 2000s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Winter Begins; Truckee River
By Kathleen Dunphy
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 24" x 48" FRAMED: 32" x 56" x 1.625" Artist Statement "I painted this piece in the studio using studies done along the T...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Mexico
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original realist egg tempera painting by American artist Catherine Koenig created during her travels to Mexico. This work will be featured in the gallery's upcoming exhibition "Dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Board, Egg Tempera

OIL PAINTING Antique 19thCentury By E.Horton British old master Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ARTIST E . Horton 19th CENTURY BRITISH OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Fine Medium Size Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Romantic Scene GOLD G...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Paintings

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Oil

"Approach" Original Oil, Grapes and Orange Segments, Still-Life Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Approach" by Blair Atherholt is a an original, hand made painting depicting a cluster of suspended grapes above a brilliantly lit orange. Blair Atherholt is an award-winning conte...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Silver, Gold and Rust, original 24x30 realistic Hudson River autumn landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
The buck stands proud at river's edge as he surveys his domain, assessing nature's shades of blue, rust and gold staring back at him. Autumn has arrived and the running water will soon be frozen over as the reds, oranges and yellows gently blanket his turf. The stillness in the air is beginning to stir as the glistening seemingly silver river rocks bare witness. The peace of the season is lovingly presented with every visual detail by multiple award winning Hudson River realist painter Barry DeBaun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Russian Traveler Genre Portrait 19th Century Oil Painting Signed Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
The short signature lower left a monogram of joined Cyrillic letters "V" and "P" with date 77, leads to the Russian painter Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844 - 1927). Here we have pl...
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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Still Life With Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
This still life painting composed of oil on canvas is by well-known contemporary realist Langdon Quin (1948- ). The painting was done in 1984. It measures...
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1980s Realist Paintings

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Oil

The Mexican Hat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Description Solliday creates an homage to Old California ranchero life, the Hacienda, and its Mexican roots. The fiesta colors of red, yellow, turquoise and orange bring to mind a celebration of western heritage and culture. The subject focuses on the traditions of farming, weaving, pottery, and craftsmanship—skillfully portrayed in the handling of textures ranging from smooth peppers to a woven wool blanket...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Incredible Trompe L'Oeil Artist Studio Butterfly Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted realist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 20H by 23L.
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1940s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Buddha Meditation, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original hand-painted painting. In this work, I have captured the essence of tranquility and spirituality, seeking to capture both the subtlety and depth of the meditative state. Th...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Acrylic

Trees in the park. 1978. Paper, pastel, 37.5x29.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Trees in the park. 1978. Paper, pastel, 37.5x29.5 cm In 1958 he graduated from the Riga Art School of J. Rosenthal, in 1964 Art Academy of Latvian State, painting department, Head of the diploma work "Working in the forest" E. Kalninsh. He participated in the exhibition since 1966. Member of Artists Union of Latvia since 1970. From 1993-2000 member of the Association "B13". He worked as a teacher at the Riga 19th school and in the 17th evening high school (1961-1965), in the Riga Art School of J. Rosenthal (1965-1981), worked at the Arts Academy of Latvia since 1981 - in charge of Department of Painting (1993- 1998), professor since 1993. From 1997- 2000 Professor at the Evangelical Lutheran Christian Academy of Latvia. At the end of the 60s, in the 70s painted many figurative compositions of the historical genre. Reborn impression of cubism, painted still lifes and landscapes. Paintings by Janis...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

"Leftovers" (2025) by Gregory Block, Original Oil Painting, Donuts in Box
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Leftovers" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a half dozen fresh donuts in high detail. About the Artist: Gregory was born in Kansas City, Mi...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil

"Santa Monica Pier at Night" by Robert Kenneth White, Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SANTA MONICA PIER AT NIGHT" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Right ⚜ Titled on Verso A LUMINOUS NIGHTSCAPE OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL ICONOGRAPHY Santa Monica Pier at...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Other Medium

Large Oil Painting Titled: Prince
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Christina Major was born in Concord, New Hampshire in 1982. She has lived all over the world including Hawaii, France, New Yo...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Oil

The Antelope and the Cockatiel by Ginny Williams Still Life Oil Paintig, Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known for her figurative and allegorical works, Williams brings emotional depth and visual intrigue to every painting. This square-format piece is perfect for collectors drawn to c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Haven - Original Charcoal on Paper Nude Figure Drawing, Gold Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Nathan Brad Hall Haven , 2023 charcoal on paper 18h x 24w 45.72h x 60.96w cm FRAMED DIMENSIONS 23.50h x 29.50w in 59.69h x 74.93w cm NBH002 Framing Options Available Nathan Brad Ha...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Realistic detailed oil of a romantic Schnauzer dog painting in a frame
Located in Charleston, US
Beth de Loiselle's , "Schnauzer", is a beautifully detailed realistic dog painting of a loving Schnauzer. Beth de Loiselle's dog/animal paintings always amaze with her fine detail. As an animal portraitist Beth’s keen observations of this Schnauzer capture that particular expression, compassion and familiarity to its breed. Beth was taught the classical old masters style at the esteemed Schuler School of Fine Art. Now viewed as an expert she is an instructor of old master techniques at the school. Beth de Loiselle is a member of The National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society, Oil Painters of America, Audubon Artists and the International Guild of Realism. Signed upper left hand with full name. The painting is framed in a simple gold frame...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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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

Dahl Taylor, "Dressage" Horse and Rider Equine Oil Painting on Canvas, 22x36
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant and realistic equine piece, "Dressage", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 22x36 oil painting on canvas featuring a This scene depicts an equestrian rider atop her horse during ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rainy Day
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rainy Day is an oil on panel painting, 22.12 x 46.31" panel size, signed ‘HOFMANN’ lower left and framed in a custom, contemporary, gold-leafed frame. Dougl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Cherries, Oil on canvas by Zhang Wei Guang - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas - 40x50 cm. Hand signed lower right. In excellent conditions, it includes a contemporary wooden frame with gilded edges. Zhang Wei Guang, also called ‘mirror' was bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Small Oil Still Life Painting, "Fresh Picked"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original still life oil painting on board from southern California artist Anthony Enyedy. It is 10" x 10" x 1.5". It is framed. A certificate of authenticity ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Baroque Portrait of a gentleman 18th century Italian master by Domenico Parodi
By Domenico Parodi (Genoa, 1672 - 1742)
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are grateful to Prof. Daniele Sanguineti for suggesting the attribution to Domenico Parodi (1672 - 1742). He dates the painting into the period between 1730 and 1740. Domenico Par...
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1730s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pair Antique Oil Paintings Scottish Highland Loch Scenes G. F. Buchanan 1872
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique oil paintings Scottish Highland Scenes by George Frederick Buchanan (1800-1874) Landscapist George Frederick Bucha...
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1870s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Giana (Fibonacci Revisited)" (2019) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Giana (Fibonacci Revisted)" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2019, this piece depicts a young woman, looking inquisitively over her shoulder...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Feeding Chickens by a Farm in Summer - Scottish Victorian landscape oil painting
By Alexander Fraser
Located in Hugley, England
This lovely Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted Scottish artist and prolific exhibitor Alexander Fraser. Painted circa 1870 it is a farm landscape with a mother and child fe...
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19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Óleo sobre tabla - Bodegón con elementos chinescos - Año 1929
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Excepcional obra del prestigioso pintor holandes Albert Boven (Bruselas, act. sig. xix - xx) Se trata de un oleo sobre tabla de gran tamaño y calidad Representando un bodegon con e...
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1920s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Alpine Landscape with Fishing in Rapids and Watermill 19th Century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Depicts a sunny summer day in the Alps with figures of fishermen and working lumberjacks processing logs with a water-powered sawmill located on the bank of a turbulent mountain rive...
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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Erwartungsvoll (oil painting woman portrait hair neck flesh tones vintage art)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; surrealism, portrait, oil painting, earth tones, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary figurative painting, dreams, symbolic...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Country Lane in Wintertime with Winter Sun through the Trees by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Country Lane in Wintertime with Winter Sun through the Trees by 20th Century British Artist, Tony Wooding (Born 1969) Art measures 30 x 16 inches Frame mea...
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1990s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clarissa - British exhibited art 20's oil painting portrait actress Olive Groves
By Sir Gerald Festus Kelly
Located in Hugley, England
A large, original portrait of Clarissa. It depicts Olive Groves as Clarissa in Lionel and Clarissa at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith in 1926. Given to Olive Groves in 1966 by Sir G...
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1920s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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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