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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
Garlic II - realistic painting
Garlic II - realistic painting

Garlic II - realistic painting

By Roni Yoffe

Located in New York, NY

This hyperrealistic painting by Roni Yoffe is from her latest body of works. It is oil on wood and comes not framed, but framing options are available. "My paintings in recent years ...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Blue Reflections - Large Blue Bather Swimmer Pool Original Figurative Painting
Blue Reflections - Large Blue Bather Swimmer Pool Original Figurative Painting

Blue Reflections - Large Blue Bather Swimmer Pool Original Figurative Painting

By Elise Remender

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elise Remender captures the romantic glamour of a bygone era in her contemporary figurative paintings that blend classical fine art and contemporary pop realism. Fantasy, mid-century fashion, and the glamour of travel and coastal living inform soft brush strokes and abstracted beauty, reminiscent of vintage advertisements and dusted sunlight. This original 56-inch square acrylic on canvas painting evokes a sense of delight and playfully nods at summery vintage aesthetics. It is signed by Remender on the front bottom right corner of the artwork. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front, and it does not require framing. It arrives stretched, wired, and ready to hang. Free delivery within the local Los Angeles area. This artwork includes a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery. Remender grew up in Arizona and is based in Southern California, but she has traveled all over the world, gaining inspiration for her work. Her most recent series, Bathing Beauties, which captures the human form and abstracts it through light and reflection, was inspired by the vintage elegance and history of Southeast Asia’s historic hotel pools and gardens. It evokes a bygone era when Ernest Hemingway and Jackie O. were among the clientele. “I’m a bit of an old soul, and there is a sense of elegance and beauty that has been lost in modern-day society, and I seek to recapture this essence in my work. I’m creating a sort of fantasy world of luxury, leisure, and old Hollywood glamour.” Her work has appeared in galleries in the US and Asia and in GQ Magazine, Architectural Digest, Dwell, California Home, and People, among many other publications. Her paintings hang in luxury properties including The Ritz Carlton San Francisco, The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, and Hilton properties across the United States, as well as in the homes of celebrity collectors including Ryan Seacrest and Kylie Jenner. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Elise Remender's original artworks in Los Angeles since 2018, presenting her impressive works to an international collector base around the globe. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014, with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a well-curated selection of original artworks beyond the ordinary from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artplex Gallery is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artplex Gallery prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2021 “The Beauty Myth”, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2018 “All American Inspired,” Merritt Gallery...

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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Girlfriends"
"Girlfriends"

"Girlfriends"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Two young women are relaxing at their country house, surrounded by summer flowers and greenery

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Against the sea wind
Against the sea wind

Against the sea wind

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I captured the vibrant dance between light and sea, where the fiery sail defies the stormy sky. Using oil, I blended impressionism and realism to evoke raw energy a...

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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

King Charles Spaniel puppy bath painting (Oklahoma Artist)
King Charles Spaniel puppy bath painting (Oklahoma Artist)

King Charles Spaniel puppy bath painting (Oklahoma Artist)

By Jay Weaver

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Jay Weaver (?-1960). Is This Necessary?, 1952. Oil on canvas measuring 12 x 16 inches. Framed measurement: 18 x 22 inches. Signed by artist lower right. 1952 Salmagundi label af...

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1950s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Danish Vintage Still Life oil painting on canvas, Unsigned, Framed
Danish Vintage Still Life oil painting on canvas, Unsigned, Framed

Danish Vintage Still Life oil painting on canvas, Unsigned, Framed

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This Danish still life painting presents a harmonious arrangement of everyday vessels, rendered in bold, confident brushstrokes and a rich color palette. A green teapot with ornate d...

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20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

BE WATER
BE WATER

BE WATER

By DARIA DUDOCHNYKOVA

Located in Zofingen, AG

She floats where silence begins — just beneath the skin of the water. Her form is neither here nor gone, dissolving into rhythm and light. There is no past, no edge, no name — only t...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Contemporary portrait "Full Moon"
Contemporary portrait "Full Moon"

Contemporary portrait "Full Moon"

By Nataliya Bagatskaya

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork captivates with its blend of cultural and surreal elements. The central figure, a poised woman in a traditional East Asian kimono, radiates elegance through intricate fl...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Breath of the Sea, Oil Painting
Breath of the Sea, Oil Painting

Breath of the Sea, Oil Painting

By Tiffany Blaise

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork captures the serenity of the ocean. Painted with oil paint and cold wax, the waves carry a slightly raised texture, adding to the realistic qualit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Swedish Hamlet in a Snowy Winter Landscape with Birch Trees by Danish Artist
Swedish Hamlet in a Snowy Winter Landscape with Birch Trees by Danish Artist

Swedish Hamlet in a Snowy Winter Landscape with Birch Trees by Danish Artist

By Jens Christian Bennedsen

Located in Preston, GB

Swedish Hamlet in a Snowy Winter Landscape with Birch Trees by Danish Artist, Jens Christian Bennedsen (1893-1967). Art measures 38 x 26 inches Frame measures 44 x 32 inches An oi...

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Early 20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Italian painter - 19th century Baroque-style still life with fruit basket
Italian painter - 19th century Baroque-style still life with fruit basket

Italian painter - 19th century Baroque-style still life with fruit basket

Located in Varmo, IT

Italian painter (19th century) - Still life with fruit. 50 x 65 cm (without frame) - 64 x 76 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in carved and gilded wooden frame (not signed). This s...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dog Portraits: "The Musicians" Charles Van den Eycken ((1859 - 1923)
Dog Portraits: "The Musicians" Charles Van den Eycken ((1859 - 1923)

Dog Portraits: "The Musicians" Charles Van den Eycken ((1859 - 1923)

By Charles H. Van den Eycken

Located in SANTA FE, NM

"The Musicians" Charles H. Van den Eycken (Belgium, 1859 - 1923) Oil on wood panel with highly ornate original wood, stucco and gilt frame. Signed upper right and dated "1893.' 10 1...

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1890s Realist Paintings

Materials

Mahogany, Oil, Wood Panel

"Paris Rainy Cafe" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting, French Cityscape
"Paris Rainy Cafe" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting, French Cityscape

"Paris Rainy Cafe" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting, French Cityscape

By Christopher Clark

Located in Denver, CO

Christopher Clark's "Paris Rainy Cafe" is an original, hand made oil and acrylic painting that depicts a night scene of a bustling cityscape in France. Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers himself a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art technique, with much inspiration from 19th Century art and the Impressionist Movement. Christopher lived in Italy for a time, immersing himself in Italian culture and art, which continues to influence his painting. His fan base has grown considerably since his return to the US, gaining the attention of Lucasfilm and Marvel Fine Art, which both signed him as an officially licensed artist in 2016. Other clients include George Lucas, Major League Baseball, Louisville Slugger, and Fender Guitars. Christopher’s painting skills are not his only talent in the arts. He has won several national swing dance championship competitions, and also studies tango and blues dancing. He has played guitar since the age of 12, and during his time as lead guitarist for a rock band, he opened for Blue Oyster Cult and Eddie Money...

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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Eternal Horizon - original contemporary ocean artwork - seascape oil painting
Eternal Horizon - original contemporary ocean artwork - seascape oil painting

Eternal Horizon - original contemporary ocean artwork - seascape oil painting

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Winding Path" Oil Painting
"The Winding Path" Oil Painting

"The Winding Path" Oil Painting

By Rob Alexander

Located in Denver, CO

Rob Alexander's "The Winding Path" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a dirt foot path snaking its way through the green foothills with large fluffy clouds in the bac...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Nocturnal Glow" - Realist Colorful Skyscape and Still-Life, Oil Painting
"Nocturnal Glow" - Realist Colorful Skyscape and Still-Life, Oil Painting

"Nocturnal Glow" - Realist Colorful Skyscape and Still-Life, Oil Painting

By Adam Hall

Located in Denver, CO

This piece is framed at 37 x 37 inches, and is wired and ready to hang. Fun fact: Painting was actually used in collaboration for Brendan James album cover art for his "Peacemaker" ...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Two Hummingbirds with Floral
Two Hummingbirds with Floral

Two Hummingbirds with Floral

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed: Center Back FRAMED/UNFRAMED: 24" x 24" x .5' Artist Statement "The pursuit of realism is not merely a technical exercise,...

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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Still life with yellow milk jug and pears
Still life with yellow milk jug and pears

Still life with yellow milk jug and pears

By Irina Trushkova

Located in Zofingen, AG

I tried to find the color harmony of red-green pears and bright yellow milk jug. The shape of the jug echoes the shape of pears and the drapery, giving a unified movement and dynam...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

Realist Portrait, Mid-Century Oil On Card, The Babushka. Oil.
Realist Portrait, Mid-Century Oil On Card, The Babushka. Oil.

Realist Portrait, Mid-Century Oil On Card, The Babushka. Oil.

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid-Century realist oil on card of a peasant woman, dated 1963 to the reverse. Artist unknown. Presented in gilt and painted wood frame under glass. A charming, grounded painting of...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Antique American Modernist Framed Dog Portrait Signed Large Oil Painting
Antique American Modernist Framed Dog Portrait Signed Large Oil Painting

Antique American Modernist Framed Dog Portrait Signed Large Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American dog portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, rea...

Category

1920s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Roosters and Hens in a Barn 19th century E. Binam
Roosters and Hens in a Barn 19th century E. Binam

Roosters and Hens in a Barn 19th century E. Binam

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Roosters and Hens in a Barn 19th century E. Binam (Belgian? 19th century) Signed lower left Oil on wood panel 8 1/4 x 5 /12 (10 1/4 x 13 1/4 frame) Though little is known about E. ...

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1890s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Rookery, Oil Painting
The Rookery, Oil Painting

The Rookery, Oil Painting

By Jesse Aldana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A bright blue sky stretches over a scalloped coastline. Safe in the rookery below the cliffs, elephant seals bask in the sun, their voices blending with the c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reflection
Reflection

Reflection

By Irina Trushkova

Located in Zofingen, AG

I love the way the silver and porcelain objects are reflected and the subtle warm and cool color throughout. The medium used is oil on canvas, which allows to capture the vibrant col...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Still Life with Architectural Columns and Pear" by Leon Olmo 31 x 52 inches
"Still Life with Architectural Columns and Pear" by Leon Olmo 31 x 52 inches

"Still Life with Architectural Columns and Pear" by Leon Olmo 31 x 52 inches

By Leon Olmo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Item is in excellent condition and has only been displayed in a gallery setting. With frame dimensions are approximately 44" x 64" Leon Olmo was born in Moron de la Frontera at the end of the 1940's beginning at a young age to study drawing and wax technique. From heightened stimulation incredible still-lifes are produced from the nearby aromas of lemons, jasmine, pomegranates, and medlars, fruits which often appear throughout his paintings. Olmo is a self-taught painter, reaching the status as one of Seville’s most talented artists through strict perseverance in drawing and painting. Working until complete exhaustion, Olmo attempts to capture all of himself with every image he creates. For Olmo, neatness and cleanliness go hand in hand when creating a work of art. Though he denies traditional academicism, Olmo does utilize a methodical approach in each painting that begins with strict preparation of the fibrapan board upon which he paints. Beginning with a primer composed of calcium sulfate and glue, he sands the board’s surface until smooth. This regimented routine is in accord with Olmo’s insistence of maintaining neatness and cleanliness for he has rejected the use of canvas where any imperfection is not up to standard. He then picks juicy fresh fruits from their trees and retrieves wooden boards from a collection that he has acquired over the years during walks with his father. Arranging the objects for the desired effect, the outcome will be a play of shadows between the background and brilliant center of the composition. With the brush he draws simple motifs and leaves layers of paint until he achieves a magic luminosity, where the observer can actually see through space, a transparent quality distinctly from the hand of Olmo. The recreation of natural elements in his paintings is to remind the observer of humanity’s material nature. The symbolic use of jasmine is special to the artist, in order to represent the grandeur of small things, six petals with an incredible scent which contain within them the magic of the artist and of his Andalusian land. Olmo’s dreamlike masterpieces contain human warmth that has an unsurpassable way of working their way into the hearts and minds of his collectors. Leon Olmo and his son Leon Reina make up a father and son painting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Genre Scene"
"Genre Scene"

"Genre Scene"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Grand 17th-Century Style Genre Scene – Oil on Canvas A magnificent large-scale oil painting depicting an elegant gathering of noble figures in an architectural setting. This historic...

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17th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tide Pools; Cabrillo Beach, California
Tide Pools; Cabrillo Beach, California

Tide Pools; Cabrillo Beach, California

By Stephen Mirich

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Mirich" on lower left Exhibited A Collector's Feast, American Legacy Fine Arts, November 16 – December 15, 2018 ...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

White Menina (2 pieces)
White Menina (2 pieces)

White Menina (2 pieces)

By paola vignola

Located in Barcelona, CT

This artwork presents a striking figure, merging abstraction with formality. Dominated by a central character, it features a starkly contrasting black face framed by a sleek, white b...

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Catch Me if You Can, Original Painting
Catch Me if You Can, Original Painting

Catch Me if You Can, Original Painting

By Nava Lundy

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A portrait of a woman glowing under the sun captures her quiet confidence. With expressive brushwork and saturated color, the figure feels both glamorous and el...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sleeping Man (portrait)
Sleeping Man (portrait)

Sleeping Man (portrait)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Douglas Martenson (b.1960). Sleeping Man, 1982. Pencil on paper. Sheet measuring 11 x 15 inches. Framed measurement: 12 x 16 inches. Mahogany custom frame. Signed with artist i...

Category

1980s Realist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pencil

"Holy Communion of the apostles"
"Holy Communion of the apostles"

"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

Rare 19th Century Russian Oil Portrait Bearded Man with Staff Signed Gilt Frame
Rare 19th Century Russian Oil Portrait Bearded Man with Staff Signed Gilt Frame

Rare 19th Century Russian Oil Portrait Bearded Man with Staff Signed Gilt Frame

Located in Stockholm, SE

RARE museum-quality example of a 19th‑century Russian plein‑air oil study on canvas, executed with swift, confident brushstrokes by the skilled hand of a masterful artist. The tall f...

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Late 19th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil, Cardboard

Slack Tide, Polperro, Cornwall, England, Summer, 1904
Slack Tide, Polperro, Cornwall, England, Summer, 1904

Slack Tide, Polperro, Cornwall, England, Summer, 1904

By Harry Neyland

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Harry A. Neyland (American, 1877–1958) Slack Tide, Polperro, Cornwall, England, Summer, 1904 Oil on canvas, 20 x 18 inches FRAMED: 26 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches (approx.) Signed at upper ...

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Early 1900s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, 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.