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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
Carousel Central Park Contemporary NYC Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Central Park Carousel An oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases the carousel in Central Park, NYC. The image measures 6 x 8 a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Venice on a clear day
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting was painted from life. It depicts a corner of Venice near the ancient San Trovaso boatyard, the wooden wall of one of the buildings of which we see on the right. On the ...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

La Dolce Vita
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oil on canvas painting by Peregrine Heathcote of a woman standing in front of car.
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Winter in Aschaffenburg
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork depicts a cozy corner of the ancient German city of Aschaffenburg. A winter day with such a rare phenomenon for Europe as snow. Snow falls and covers the old paving ston...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Brote de peonía II". Realism, flowers, pastel, Hyperrealism, linen, oil
Located in MADRID, ES
Realism, figurative, flowers, pastel colors, Hyperrealism, linen, oil
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Linen

Snowy road
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
In this oil painting titled "Snowy Path," a snow-covered path invites the viewer to immerse themselves in its winter serenity. The texture of the snow is depicted with remarkable rea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Dancing 1, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A roseate spoonbill opens its wings beside a clear, shimmering river, its gaze fixed on its own reflection. Bright colors create a dreamlike scene. The composit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

"Meditation" Dutch Woman Sewing Interior Genre Home scene Fruit Flowers on Table
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Bernard de Hoog was born in Amsterdam in 1866. He studied under J.F. Hulk and J.C. van Essen at the Quellinus School in Amsterdam. Mainly a genre and portrait painter, he occupies a distinguished place among the masters of Dutch modernism. He was associated with The Hague School, primarily a movement of realism, a reaction against Romanticism. He lived and worked in Laren, Haarlem, Bussum, and The Hague enjoying much commercial success. His paintings were readily exported to the United State, Canada, and England. De Hoog advocated the simple country life and produced many endearing interior scenes inspired by compassion for the impoverished existence of the Dutch peasantry. Set within a quiet domestic interior space, our painting catches a meditative moment of a woman in the midst of her sewing. A large window illuminates this intimate interior. de Hoog’s delicate brushwork captures the sunlight reflected in the woman’s red dress...
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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pedn Founder-original seascape impressionism coast painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Pedn Founder" by Lenny Cornforth is a captivating original seascape painting that transports viewers to the serene shores of Cornwall. Crafted with oil on canvas in the style of con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Prayer Rug 19th-century Orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Description: Addison Thomas Millar (1860-1913) was an American painter known for his captivating depictions of scenes from daily life, as well as his exploration of landscapes and architectural subjects. Born in Warren, Ohio, Millar’s passion for art blossomed during his early education when he received painting lessons from local landscape artist John Bell. In his late teens, Millar’s talent gained recognition as he won three consecutive awards from The Youth’s Companion in their annual art contests. Encouraged by this success, his parents allowed him to travel to Cincinnati to study under genre painter De Scott Evans...
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19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

September on Honey Creek
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on canvas by artist Bonnie Marris. 39.5 X 49.5 Framed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late Summer Tree, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Landscape paintings. Acrylic on canvas. Most of my landscapes are from areas in Ontario. Working from sketches and photographs. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an off...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Puppy Dog & Duckling Greeting Card Illustration painting (Children's room decor)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Ferd Sondern (b.1923) Puppy and Duckling, 1977. Pencil, gouache and watercolor on illustration board. Complete panel measures 7 x 9 inches. Signed lower left. Credited on verso. ...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board

The moment of the harmony
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I was driven by the enchanting interplay between nature and human emotion. The fluidity of water and gentle caress of the lotus flowers are mirrored in her pe...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Jose Mitjans Pico (1904-1991). Portrait of a Young Woman Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in, 27 x 23 in (framed). Signed right margin.
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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

West Wind, Nantucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
Louis Guarnaccia Biography American, b. 1958 Louis was born in Omaha, NE in 1958. At the age of nine he began painting in oil, and at 14, he began studying painting, drawing, and ar...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Dreams-original modern abstract landscape trees oil paintings- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Dive into the ethereal world of "Always in my Dream" by the ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Spark" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Nude Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Spark" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female on an abstracted background. The painting is framed, with overall dimensions of 18 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Janet Crawford, "#3", 16x20 Equestrian Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "#3", is a 16x20 oil painted portrait of a dark brown horse dressed in a saddle and blinkers. About the artist: The artwork of Janet Crawford depicts the equestrian lifestyle. Working from her studio in the Berkshires, Janet focuses on classic portraiture of horses, dogs and people. Her original artwork captures the candid moments of the horse world. A trademark of the artist's work is the portrayal of the true nature of the horse. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude Concentration: Painting Rhode Island College, 1991 Press: 2000 - Featured artist in Equine Image article, Aug/Sept issue, 2000. Selected Awards: 2012 - National Distinguished Service Award, American Hackney Horse Society 1995 - Horse World Magazine Morgan Artist of the Year 1993 - Harness Tracks of America Art Competition, 2nd Place 1991 - AMHA Art Contest 1st Prize, Morgan Art 1990 - Special Talent Award, Rhode Island College Special Projects: Present - Designer and Painter, Berkshire Carousel Project Present - Program Cover and Horse Show Poster Artist for the Fleet Jumper Classic, Sept. 2000. Present - Poster Artist for the Hampton Classic, Aug. 27-Sept. 3rd. Present - Program Cover Artist since 1996 for UPHA Spring Premiere Present - Illustrator, Horse World Magazine 2012 - Artist for the American Hackney Horse Society Logo 2011 - Cover Artist for the Pfizer Million Dollar Grand Prix Horse Show Program 1999 - Cover Artist, The Chronicle of the Horse 1999 - Cover Artist, Horse America (Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar) 1999 - Exhibition "The Horse in Art" Hartford Fine Art & Frame 1997 - Opening of the Equestrian Collection Gallery 1996 - New England Morgan Horse...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beth Parcell, "Lush Pasture", 16x20 Equine Horse Field Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant landscape piece, "Lush Pasture", is a 16x20 featuring three brown horses grazing in a green pasture surrounded by the warm afternoon sun light. Lush green trees fill the...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New York City Winter Flatiron Madison Square Park Oil Painting Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Flatiron, Madison Square Park oil/canvas panel image 8 x 10 unframed, 14.5 x 16.38 framed ARTIST'S STATEMENT I have been in the art business as an artist and dealer since the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of Old Woman 1893 by Famous Russian Master Oil Painting on Canvas Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
Attributed by Nikolay Alekseyevich Kasatkin (1859 - 1930). In this touching artwork, the artist perfectly conveyed the character of the old woman, who has seen a lot in her life. The hands, tired out and riddled with veins, lie helplessly on the knees. Her slouched body tells us about the load of years lived. The painter skillfully conveys a sense of wisdom, kindness, and humility through her wrinkled face and detached gaze. The painting exudes warmth with a subtle touch of sadness and reflection on a life lived. Thanks to moderately contrasting colors, the portrait comes to life and shows us the depth of the artist's intention. Kasatkin not only continued the traditions of the best masters of portraiture in Russia in the 19th century, but also introduced new principles into it. He sought to display on canvas not only the external features of a person, but also to demonstrate his spiritual world. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed bottom left, framed. Size app.: 68.5 x 52.3 cm (roughly 27 x 20.6 in), frame is 80.5 x 63.5 cm (roughly 31.7 x 25 in). Very good condition, very well preserved recently conserved condition with minimal wear (notice few micro losses here and there). Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 5.4 kg is going to measure 8 kg packed for shipment. Nikolay Alekseyevich Kasatkin (1859 - 1930) was a Russian painter, considered to be one of the founders of Social Realism in Russia. From 1873 to 1883 he studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture with Vasily Perov and Illarion Pryanishnikov. Upon graduating, he received a medal for his painting "Beggars at the Church Door". In 1891, he began exhibiting with the Peredvizhniki and, from 1894 to 1917, was a teacher at his alma mater. For thirty years, beginning in 1883, he worked with Ivan Sytin, providing illustrations for his popular almanac/calendars and teaching lithography. He also contributed The Great Reform, an encyclopedia that celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation (1861), and a collection called "Russian History in Pictures". In 1903, he became a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts. He participated in the Exposition Universelle (1900), where he won a silver medal, and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904), among others. In 1923, following the Civil War, he was named the first "People's Artist of the Republic" and became a member of the AKhRR (Association of Artists). He is considered to be one of the forerunners of Socialist Realism in the arts and was sometimes called the "Gorky of Painters". In 1956, the Soviet Union honored him with a 40 kopeck commemorative postage stamp. In 1971, his painting of a female mine worker...
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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Tea with Lemon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I have been an artist for most of my life. Throughout my creative journey, I have had the pleasure of studying with many established artists. My current studies are under private men...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Flag of France" Small French Flag (Blue/Gold/Red), 23 Karat Gold Leaf and Oil
Located in Wellesley, MA
Charlotte Gibbs’ "flag" and "star" paintings often reference the artist's interest in Pop art and sometimes incorporate 23 karat gold leaf in addition to oil paint, but not always. With its depiction of a graphically idealized small French flag, "Flag of France" is at once lovely and bold. Beautifully painted and exquisitely executed, these elegant works of rich color are sophisticated examples of Gibbs' ability to invoke pure geometric abstraction while paying homage to France, and the artist's simple white wood frames are the perfect complement . Gibbs is often commissioned to paint variations on her 'flags' and 'stars' to customize scale, orientation, palette, and/or symbols of particular significance to the client. "Flag of France" 23 Karat Gold Leaf and Oil on Linen 20 x 30 Inches NOTE: A LARGER VERSION OF THIS PAINTING IS ALSO AVAILABLE ("VIVE LA FRANCE...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alpine Winter, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is an imaginary landscape but inspired by the mountains in the Alps. The artwork is signed on the back and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The painting is don...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Acrylic

Sean Farrell, "Fresh Pick", 10x8 Peach Fruit Still Life Oil Painting on Board
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Fresh Pick", is a 10x8 oil painting on board by artist Sean Farrell. Featured is an arrangement of three freshly harvested peaches, still on the stem with their leaves. The gentle o...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"A Wet Windy Day", Joe Rader Roberts, 30x40, Original Oil on Canvas, Western Art
By Joe Rader Roberts
Located in Dallas, TX
Cowboys trying to run out of the storm on this cold rainy day of cattle herding on the ranch. A cowboy in a wagon being pulled by four brown and black horses is herding the longhorns...
Category

1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Wild Turkey, Realist Animal Portrait of Wild Turkey
Located in London, GB
This wonderful original oil painting by Paul S. Brown depicts a wild turkey, with its glorious feathers spread across the table. Brown's extraordinary attention to detail and impecca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ebb Tide, Kennebunport, Maine
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ebb Tide, Kennebunport, Maine" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas by Irish artist Val McGann, 1928-2016. It is signed at the lower l...
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Late 20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting / Photorealism / Figurative Art / Human Figure /
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is included in numerous private and museum collections, among them the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, and the UB Anderson Gallery (all of which are located in Western New York...
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Early 2000s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gulf Evening
By Mathew Hillier
Located in Naples, Florida
Wildlife artist Matthew Hillier was born in England. Married to fellow artist Julia Rogers, he now lives in the United States on the Eastern shore of Maryland. Hillier’s father was a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of African Man Tanzania - Signed Oil Painting circa 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: The work is signed and dates to the 1970's period. Title: Portrait of an Africa Woman, believed to be from Tanzania (according to previous owner). Medium: oil paint...
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20th Century Realist Paintings

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Oil

A Time Not Forgotten
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original Oil on Canvas painting by John DeMott. Framed size: 108.5" X 68.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paradise Regained, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on Canvas Framed to Guild of Framers Museum Standard in exeter. Approximate size 12”x16”. Additional frame size is a further 3.5” approx. Total size Approximately 15.5x...
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2010s Realist Paintings

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Acrylic

"Elegant Still Life of Two Gold Metal Cups on Patterned Fabric" Realism Oil
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Elegant Still Life of Two Gold Metal Cups on Patterned Fabric," 24 x 24 Inches. Look carefully and you will see the artist at work in the studio reflected in the sparkling surfaces...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Holy Communion of the apostles"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unidentified Austrian Artist (18th Century) "Holy Communion of the Apostles" Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (Framed): 133 x 193 cm Dimensions (Canvas): 120 x 179 cm No signatured Provenance: [If available, insert details] This grand 18th-century Austrian religious painting, titled "Holy Communion of the Apostles", presents a dramatic and deeply spiritual interpretation of one of the most sacred moments in Christian tradition. The composition is filled with expressive figures, capturing Christ as He offers communion to His apostles, enveloped in a warm and divine glow. The scene is set in an elaborate architectural background with classical columns, reliefs, and statuary, reinforcing the solemnity and grandeur of the occasion. Executed in the Baroque tradition, the painting showcases rich contrasts of light and shadow, dynamic movement, and intricate detailing. The use of chiaroscuro heightens the emotional depth, while the finely rendered garments, architectural elements, and the presence of cherubs add a theatrical yet reverential atmosphere. The inclusion of background figures engaged in various activities contributes to the narrative complexity, a hallmark of 18th-century Austrian religious art influenced by Italian and Flemish masters. Encased in an elegant gilded frame, this museum-quality work is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of Old Master religious paintings...
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18th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alpine Lake
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager. Signed lower right. Framed Dimensions: 24.5 X 30.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

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Oil

'Boy in a Dog Cart' by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip ( 1821 – 1909 )
By Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
Located in Knokke, BE
Henriëtte Ronner-Knip Amsterdam 1821 – 1909 Brussels Dutch – Belgian Painter 'Boy in a Dog Cart' Signature: signed lower right ‘Henriette Ronner.' Medium: oil on panel Dimensions: ...
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19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Echoes of the Unseen Road
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captures a solitary figure standing beside a sleek, vintage black car against a muted, ethereal background. The figure, viewed from behi...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Nude, Original Figurative Realist Woman Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
The mystery of female beauty. Naked body beauty, its delicate shades and plastic lines. The image of the girl from the back echoes the classics. The product...
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Early 2000s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jessica Leonard, "Across the Board", Black and White Equine Oil on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This black and white equestrian piece, "Across the Board", by artist Jessica Leonard is a 16x40 oil painting on canvas featuring a portrait of horse with focus on the eyes. The dras...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Golden Ocean Reflection - Rise", (2023) Oil Painting by Alexandra Telgmann
Located in Denver, CO
Alexandra Telgmann's "Golden Ocean Reflection - Rise" (2023) is an oil and 24kt gold leaf painting on aluminum, measuring 8 x 8 inches and depicting...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

"Out in the Cold" - Oil Landscape Painting With Snowy Cabin and Mountains
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's "Home and Dry" is an original, handmade oil painting that captures a fleeting yet powerful moment in the American landscape. Created in 2024, this horizontal composit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

‘Landscape with Cows' by Louis Thysebaert (1879 - Sint-Niklaas - 1962)
Located in Knokke, BE
Louis Thysebaert 1879 - Sint-Niklaas - 1962 Belgian Painter ‘Landscape with Cows’ Signature: signed lower right ‘L.Thysebaert’
 Medium: oil on canvas
 Dimensions: Image size 95,5 c...
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Early 20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Winter Cardinal, Contemporary Wildlife Art Print with Remarque hand painted mat
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
A limited edition offset print by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a cardinal in his natural rural environment at a moments rest on a fence line create...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Offset

"Mountain Ash" (2024) by Anna Wypych, Original Realist Floral Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Currant" by Anna Wypych is an original handmade 8" x 10" realist oil painting. The piece depicts a black cat, tucked behind a branch of holly. This piece is framed in an intricate g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Young fisherman
Located in Genève, GE
Illegible signature Work on canvas Beige wooden frame With frame 85cm x 65 cm x 5.8 cm This painting depicts a portrait of a young boy, probably a fisherman, dressed in a dark coat ...
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20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Allegorical Bacchic Scene"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Allegorical Bacchic Scene Unidentified Artist 19th Century (Neoclassical / Academic Style) Oil on canvas Framed: 129 x 467 cm Canvas: 115 x 452 cm Description This grand-scale de...
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19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Quo Tendimus (Where are we going)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Quo Tendimus (Where are we going), is a glowing landscape with figures gathering at a summit before a brilliantly abstracted sky. The compelling and highly contemporary dramatic suns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Rose & Thorns No.1, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A rose blooms quietly, its petals glowing softly in the light. The branches in the distance stretch out, piercing the night sky like steel knives. Painted wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rediscovered Mastery: A Portrait by Nina Bergstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
This poignant portrait by Swedish artist Nina Bergstedt captures a quiet intensity that lingers in the viewer’s mind. The sitter, an unknown woman, is portrayed with deep emotional p...
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1890s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Two Greyhounds" Realist Dogs in Venice Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
With the medium of traditional oil paint, this charming piece by Chaval is exceptionally detailed and thought-provoking. Following a realist approach, yet depicting some playful impe...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Charcoal sketch on Linen “Audrey H" by Christina Major 50 x 75
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original sketch on fabric
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Oil

"Petite Souris 700" by Marina Dieul, Original Oil Painting, Mouse with Hat
Located in Denver, CO
Marina Dieul's "Petite Souris 700", 2024" is an exquisite handmade original oil on panel artwork, measuring 4 x 4 x 1 inches, that comes directly from the artist's studio. This piece is a primary market offering that showcases Dieul's impeccable talent and her mastery of the trompe l'oeil technique. The painting features the captivating face of an adorable mouse with a an orange knitted cap and mittens peering from a green shuttered...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Würzburg. Himmelspforten Monastery
Located in Oslo, NO
A rare winter day on the banks of the Main in a Bavarian town where snow has fallen. In the foreground are trees with snow on their bark and bare branches. To the left, a mother in a...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Solving the Problem
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Signed lower left
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Early 20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Pool Hall
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower left.
Category

1980s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Winter Beach. Lido
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting depicts the Adriatic coast on the island of Lido near Venice. The artist decided to paint this motif during a morning walk along the winter beach, when there are not onl...
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Exhale-ORIGINAL REALISM SEASCAPE Ocean oil painting-contemporary artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Exhale," an original seascape painting by Eva Volf, captures t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mardi Gras: Commedia Dell'Arte
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lifetime masterpiece painting by American artist Palmer Schoppe (1912-2001.) Mardi Gras: Commedia Dell’Arte, is an original oil on can...
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1980s 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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