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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
Period: 1970s
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

Still Life. Wood, oil, 25.5x22 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still Life. Wood, oil, 25.5x22 cm Realistic still life with glasses, books, on black background. Artwork is framed, size without frame
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Wood

Mexican Market Scene
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Mid-century painting depicts what is probably a Mexican of Latin American market scene. Oil on canvas glued down to panel measuring 9.75 x 15.25 inches; 11 x 16.5 inches fr...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil

"Complementary Angels" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Putti
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Complementary Angels, 1977 Signed lower center Oil on gesso panel 16 x 12 inches Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regionalist painter of American scenes, particularly of his native Chicago, Bohrod later devoted himself to detailed still-life paintings rendered in the trompe l'oeil style. He also worked for several years in ceramics and wrote a book on pottery. Born in 1907, Bohrod began his studies at Chicago's Crane Junior College in 1925, and two years later enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago. But it was at the Art Students League in New York City, from 1930 to 1932, that he studied under the man believed to be his most significant early influence, John Sloan. Sloan's romantic realism is reflected in the many depictions of Chicago life...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Road to the home at summer evening. 1973, oil on cardboard, 49x69 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Road to the home at summer evening. 1973, oil on cardboard, 49x69 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Lielupe estuary into the sea. 1979. Cardboard, oil, 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Lielupe estuary into the sea. 1979. Cardboard, oil, 40x50 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to R.Sut...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Still Life with flowers and fruits. Oil on canvas, 79, 5 x 61 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still Life with flowers and fruits. Oil on canvas, 79, 5 x 61 cm Svirskis Vitolds (1919 - 1991) Painter, graphic designer. Born on April 27, 1919 in Daugavpils in a family of railw...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sitges Spain oil on canvas mediterranean seascape urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rafael Monzo (1952) - Sitges - Oil on canvas Oil size 97x163 cm. Frameless.
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Vintage American Modernist Super Realist Trompe L'Oeil Cactus Avacado Still Life
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American realist still life. Oil on canvas. Unframed.
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Richmond Bridge London Landscape - British 1970's art cityscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely city landscape oil painting is by noted British artist Dennis Gilbert. Painted in 1970 from an elevated perspective, the composition is of Richmond Bridge, spanning the River Thames. The large building on the right of the bridge in the foreground is now the Pitcher and Piano pub. Numerous figures can be seen going about their daily lives in the sunshine. Beyond that the Thames flows under the bridge with several boats and rowers and a surprisingly green and tree populated London sprawls on in the background. This is a charming detailed painting of a grand old bridge and its surrounding making London look very appealing. Richmond Bridge is an 18th-century stone arch bridge that crosses the River Thames at Richmond, connecting the two halves of the present-day London Borough of Richmond upon Thames...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Vanitas IV : artwork in the genre of narrative realism
Located in New York, NY
Painting by a contemporary artist Audrey Ushenko. Audrey Ushenko works in the genre of narrative realism. Her works are rich, complex figurative and still life paintings. They are s...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

View: Arcade, signed realist mixed media w Kornblee and Fischbach Gallery labels
Located in New York, NY
John Button View: Arcade, 1975 Gouache on Paper (Framed with prestigious Fischbach and Kornblee Gallery Labels) 20 1/2 × 24 1/2 inches Signed and dated on the front This is a unique painting Frame included: held in the original 1970s artist's period frame with prestigious labels This 1970s John Button gouache bears labels from renowned Jill Kornblee as well as Fischbach Galleries...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Gouache, Mixed Media, Felt Pen

Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm Artist has created a melancholic and picturesque portrayal of the dark and wintery cityscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the evocative ambiance of the historic setting. Given the year of creation (1978), "Old Town" offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the historic charm and atmosphere of the old town as it existed during that time. Janis Brekte...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

"Doorway" Ken Davies, Realist House Porch Architecture
Located in New York, NY
Ken Davies Doorway, circa 1970 Signed lower left Oil on board 11 x 15 inches Provenance: The Heritage Gallery Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 1975 Private Collection, Columbus Acquired from the estate of the above Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Kenneth Davies...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Aster flowers Paper, watercolor. 71x56.5cm 1977
Located in Riga, LV
Aster flowers Paper, watercolor. 71x56.5cm 1977. "Aster Flowers" is a visually captivating and expressive watercolor painting, celebrating the beauty of nature and the artistry of the floral still life genre. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a vibrant and enchanting composition, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the timeless allure of colorful aster flowers in a delicate and graceful vase arrangement. Janis Brekte...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Fishing boats 1974, oil on canvas, 57x68 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Fishing boats 1974, oil on canvas, 57x68 cm "Fishing Boats" presents a peaceful and realistic portrayal of a fishing scene at sea. The combination of the fishing men, nets, boats, seagulls, and calm sea creates a narrative of human connection with nature, as the fishermen work in harmony with the elements to sustain their livelihood. The sky is populated with seagulls, adding a touch of movement and life to the scene. The painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a traditional fishing lifestyle and the serenity of the maritime environment. Stanislavs Kreics...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Warehouses 1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Warehouses 1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the old town's architecture and its rich history. Janis Brekte...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm "Old Town" is a visually captivating and evocative watercolor painting, celebrating the timeless allure of an old cityscape. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the old town's unique character and historical charm, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of the urban past. Janis Brekte...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

The yard 1979, paper, watercolor 74x55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The yard 1979, paper, watercolor 74x55 cm "The Yard" is a visually captivating and evocative watercolor painting that celebrates the beauty and charm of an outdoor space. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a lively and picturesque portrayal of the yard, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the unique ambiance and emotions of the scene. Janis Brekte...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Forgotten Fence /// Realism Landscape Country Farm River Painting American Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Adolf Sehring (Russian/German-American, 1930-2015) Title: "Forgotten Fence" *Signed by Sehring lower right Circa: 1970 Medium: Original Oil Paint...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Board, Panel, Wood Panel

Two British Spitfires flying over the English landscape, 20th century
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is an exceptional rendition of the most famous fighter plane in the world. Made famous for helping to save Britain during the second world war. Ronald's name needs little intro...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Still Life with Abalone Shells and Driftwood Influenced by Claude Buck
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous vintage still life with Abalone Shells with driftwood Influenced by Claude Buck Tony studied still life under the master painter Claude Buck and the perfection of this copper kettle and abalone shell still life is clear he learned much form the master. Anthony Jankowski (Argentina/American b-1937)Image: 16"H x 20"L Frame: 19.5"H x 23"W x 1"D Tony Jankowski was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His mother, a former teacher, exposed him to European Masters, and encouraged him to draw and paint at an early age. Mr. Jankowski studied privately with several of Argentina’s leading artists. Continuing his art studies, Tony spent several years living and traveling throughout South America and Europe. He came to the United States in 1963, where he met and studied under Santa Barbara artist Claude Buck for 10 years. His paintings have been shown at galleries throughout the United States, Central and South America, and has won awards and done numerous commissions. Artist’s Statement: Tony Jankowski uses techniques of dynamic symmetry and golden proportions in his paintings. Tony says, “Essentially, it is a combination of mathematical proportions and values that will result in a painting with a golden point that will please the eye.” Claude Buck: Painter Claude Buck was born in New York City on July 3, 1890. He began his artistic studies at the National Academy of Design and was taught by artists including Emile Carlsen, George de Forest Brush...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Tukums 1976, oil on board, 47.5x33.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tukums 1976, oil on board, 47,5x33,5 cm "Tukums" is an artwork created in 1976 using oil on board as the medium. The dimensions of the artwork are 47.5x33.5 cm. The painting is named after the city of Tukums, which is located in Latvia. The buildings portrayed in the painting vary in architectural style, reflecting the character and charm of Tukums. They are depicted with attention to detail, capturing the unique features of each structure. The artist has used various colors and brushstrokes to convey the textures and character of the buildings, adding depth and visual interest to the composition. Stanislavs Kreics...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

“Nocciolo di Pesca”
Located in Southampton, NY
Very well executed oil on canvas still life painting of a wicker basket of fresh fruit by the Italian born painter, Beniamino Ciccoletti. Signed lower right and signed verso with t...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Caucasus 1969, paper/watercolor, 29x40.5
Located in Riga, LV
Caucasus 1969, paper/watercolor, 29x40.5 Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School ...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper

Out of Harness - Large English Oil on Canvas Horses in a Landscape Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Fine large English oil on canvas by Walter Robin Jennings depicting heavy horses out of harness with their owner and stable boy. The artist is very...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

River 1970, paper/watercolor/pencil, 14x20 cm
Located in Riga, LV
River 1970,paper/watercolor/pencil, 14x20 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many military ...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Sea. Oil on canvas and cardboard, 60x65 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Sea. Oil on canvas, 60x65 cm,
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Modernist Portrait by African American Artist Charleston Wilson
Located in Larchmont, NY
Charleston Wilson (1919-?) Untitled (Modernist Portrait), 1970 Oil on board 19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. Framed: 25 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. Signed lower left: Charleston Wilson '70 Charleston Wilson was born 1919. Death date and place are unknown. He was a portrait sketch artist...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Landscape 1970, paper/watercolor., 30x42 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape 1970, paper/watercolor., 30x42 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet Scho...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Sunset 1970, paper/watercolor., 20x24 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Sunset 1970, paper/watercolor., 20x24 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School ...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Landscape 1970., paper/watercolor., 25x30.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape 1970., paper/watercolor., 25x30.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet S...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Beloretsk 1970., paper/watercolor, 20x28.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Beloretsk 1970., paper/watercolor, 20x28.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many military...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Huge Signed Photorealist Southwest Cactus Avocado Still Life Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed.
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Horizon (near Sante Fe, New Mexico)
By Elmer Ladislaw Novotny
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Blue Horizon (Near Sante Fe, New Mexico) Signed by the artist lower right (see photo) Oil on board, 16 x 27 5/8 inches Condition: Very good. Housed in the or...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Place Dauphine, Paris
By Angelo Mozziconacci
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil on Canvas or a Parisian Street Scene with charming shops and a park. signed lower right and verso. Ange Mozziconacci was born on June 22, 1939 in Ajaccio, capital city of the French island...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Blue mountain. 1975. Watercolor on paper, 14x19 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Blue mountain. 1975. Watercolor on paper, 14x19 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many mili...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

"1940 - New Mexico Farmers" Orig. Mixed Media on Board by Tom Perkinson, Framed
Located in Encino, CA
"1940 - New Mexico Farmers" is an original mixed media on board by Tom Perkinson. His use of saturated violets, vivid yellows, and resplendent oranges pushes color to almost-otherwor...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Pastel, Color Pencil, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Ink

By the bath. watercolor on paper, 48, 5x58, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
By the bath. watercolor on paper, 48,5x58,5 cm Zeberins Indrikis Born 1882. 30. 08 – 1969. 18. 05 Latvian painter, book illustrator, cartoon illus...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Wife portrait.Oil on cardboard, 110, 5x72, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Wife portrait. Oil on cardboard, 110,5x72,5 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to R.Suta, J. Bine and...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Autumn Forest , 1970's Earth-tone Vertical Landscape Watercolor with Trees
Located in Soquel, CA
Autumn Forest , 1970's Earth-tone Vertical Landscape Watercolor with Trees Serene vertical landscape by Kay Swanson (American, 20th Century). This vintage 1970s watercolor depicts a lovely autumn forest full of tall trees depicted in a range of subtle earth-tones and fine detail. Signed "Kay Swanson" in the lower right corner. Presented in a double mat of cream and charcoal with a modern gold frame and glass. Tag on verso with artist information. Image size: 22.5"H x 15"W Kay Swanson (American, 20th Century) is a watercolor artist from Park Ridge...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Landscape with mountains, south of France. Oil on cardboard on canvas, 38x53 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape with mountains, south of France. Oil on cardboard on canvas, 38x53 cm
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

"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...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Saudi Arabia King Faisal Time Magazine Cover - Man of The Year Study
Located in Miami, FL
Master portrait artist and illustration legend Bob Peak captures the likeness, dignity and essence of Saudi Arabia's King Faisal for Time Magazine Cover ...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Archival Paper, Pastel

On the beach. 1976. Cardboard /mixed media. 50x59cm
Located in Riga, LV
On the beach. 1976. Cardboard /mixed media. 50x59cm Marina landscape with beach, boats and people relaxing on the seashore.
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Cardboard, Oil

Figure of a Boy Walking, Ancel Nunn, Egg Tempera Realism
Located in New York, NY
Ancel E. Nunn (1928 - 1999) Figure of a Boy Walking, 1970 Egg tempera on board 20 x 16 inches Signed and dated lower right Provenance: Private Collection, Long Island, New York, circa 1970s Born in Seymour, Texas, Ancel Nunn began drawing at age 12. He added to his early art education through summer workshops under noted artists such as Dong Kingman and Alexander Hogue. In 1944 his dry point etching, The Domino Players, won Honorable Mention in the prestigious Ingersoll Competition. The following year his watercolor, The Cockfight, was awarded first place. Nunn graduated from high school in Abilene in 1946. He entered the U.S. Army in 1947, spending several different active duty periods and attaining the rank of Major. During this period he did little or no painting...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Egg Tempera, Board

Act. 1978. Canvas, oil, 66x86 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Act. 1978. Canvas, oil, 66x86 cm In this painting viewer can see beautiful young woman depicted nude. Woman is lying on soft orange surface and smiling. There is few sun rays on her knee. Painting nude figure artist wanted this work to feel timeless. Information about artist...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Trail Map Painting of Aspen Snowmass
Located in New York, NY
This is an original Trail Map Painting of Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado from the 1970's. Signed lower left. It's big and will be really big when framed. Bill Brown was the go-to guy at that time to paint these beautiful and functional trail map paintings for ski areas around the U.S. This is not a print but the actual painting on board. All of the lifts and other information would later be added on the paper maps by the printer. Bill C. Brown began painting ski...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Acrylic, Gouache

Rosehip. oil on cardboard, 23x27, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Rosehip. Oil on cardboard, 23x27,5 cm
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

"Spring Journey" Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Tom Perkinson, Framed
Located in Encino, CA
"Spring Journey" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by Tom Perkinson. His use of saturated violets, vivid yellows, and resplendent oranges pushes color to almost-otherworldly realms. The viewer is invited to step into the painting to explore the scene within and imagine gazing at an easel of a plein-air painter with the blue sky, clouds, and terrain in full view. Here, Perkinson chose to depict a tribal group traveling during springtime with the vast sky above. Tribal members are both on foot and horseback, and comprise of men, women, and children - all trekking across the landscape beneath the foothills to a destiny unknown to us as the viewer. Perkinson describes his style of painting as "Romantic Realism," a technique that incorporates two iconic art movements. This style, in combination with the imagination of the artist, produces remarkable results, showcasing Perkinson's keen ability to capture emotion, nature, and life - all in a brushstroke. Both his technical talent and choice of subject matter pair perfectly with its original raw wood frame. The frame is by Legendwood in Sedona, Arizona, which no longer exists. Their frames are highly collectible, as they are rare, custom, and handmade. This masterful work would make a great addition to an art collection and enhance most any home, perfect for those who have an affinity for landscapes, impressionism, romanticism, realism, Southwestern Art, Native American themed art, plein-air painting, and nature. In the artist’s own words: “My color combinations aren’t in the realm of the natural world, because I don’t paint reality; I’m a painter of fiction. I try to paint a sense of place, as though this scene really does exist. I have had my collectors ask me where this scene is, and I just have to point to my head and say I made it up. Thus, I think of my work as romantic realism. I’m painting a certain reality that I’ve invented, inspired by the fascinatingly rich Southwestern landscape.” “Color gets all the credit, but it’s the values that do all the work. I don’t begin with sketches, because I want to be free to follow the painting in any direction. I start with washes of different values and tints. Then, I begin to look for a landscape. Several directions will appear to me at this time, and then I have to decide on one of them. During these first few moments, I must establish my distance from the scene. Am I a mile away or just across the river? This is one of the first steps, and I have to decide before I can continue. It’s important for working out the perspective and how things are going to relate to one another in the picture. Then, as the landscape evolves, I look for more images to add to the composition.” Artist: TOM PERKINSON (1940-) Title: SPRING JOURNEY Medium & Surface: ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS (framed) Signed: HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST LOWER RIGHT Year Created: CIRCA 1979 Country of Creation: UNITED STATES Image Area Dimensions: 12 x 16 INCHES Frame Dimensions:* 19.5 x 23.625 x 2.125 INCHES *This work of art is being sold framed. If you would like to change the frame to better match your style or environment, please contact us for Custom Archival Framing options. Additional Info: HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE WORK BY TOM PERKINSON IN GREAT CONDITION IN ITS ORIGINAL UNIQUE RAW WOOD FRAME BY LEGENDWOOD, SEDONA, ARIZONA. FRAME IS IN GREAT CONDITION WITH MINOR WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND STYLE. Artist Info/Bio: ARTIST BIOGRAPHY DOCUMENT IS INCLUDED Documentation: CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY IS INCLUDED About the Artist: Tom Perkinson, born in Indiana in 1940, has become distinguished as a regional painter, known for his work grounded in the visually dramatic landscape of the Southwest. As a child, Perkinson discovered he had a love for the natural landscape, and a talent for art. He fostered that talent through classes at the John Herron Institute of Art in Indianapolis, and then at the Chicago Art Academy upon graduating from high school. He received a degree in art from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1964, before moving on to graduate school at the University of New Mexico. Here, among noted works of a larger scale, he continued to paint the landscape, and it was this work that began to reflect a new fascination with the Southwest. He had found what would become an infinite source of inspiration. Influenced by early painters of the southern Indiana landscape...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Acrylic

"Flat Lands" Original Landscape Mixed Media on Paper by Tom Perkinson, Framed
Located in Encino, CA
"Flat Lands" is an original mixed media on paper by Tom Perkinson. His use of saturated violets, vivid yellows, and resplendent oranges pushes color to almost-otherworldly realms. Th...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Pastel, Color Pencil, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Ink

Realistic Pastel Toned Western Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Realistic pastel toned western landscape by Texas artist, Tom Moss. Painting features a brown horse by a Southwestern-style house. Signed by the artist in the bottom right. Framed in a beautiful natural wooden frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 12.25 in. x W 16.25 in. Artist Biography: About Tom MossTom has been dedicated to creating bronze sculpture for the past 40 years. Most of his work is western: cowboys, horses, cattle, and Native Americans, but he has done many figurative and portrait commissions as well. His bronzes are collected throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico as well as Europe and the Far East. He is in the collections of two Texas governors, Briscoe and Connelly, along with movie actors, an astronaut, and many other celebrities and corporations. Tom has been featured in numerous periodicals such as Southwest Art, Art of the West, Western Horseman, Equine Images, and many newspaper articles. Tom has spent most of his life in Texas, other than a three-and-a-half-year stint in Taos, New Mexico. Due to his support of the Texas Rangers...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Realist Balinese Indonesian Beauty Princess Portrait of a Girl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Balanise Portrait of a girl with garlands of flowers in her hair by DULLAH (1919-1996). Dullah was an Indonesian artist who painted many portraits and is in all museums. ...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Oil

Evening. 1975, paper, watercolor, 14x19, 4 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Evening. 1975, paper, watercolor, 14x19,4 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many military c...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Village. 1975, oil on cardboard, 54.5x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Village. 1975, oil on cardboard, 54.5x70 cm Konstantin Andreyev (1914-1981) - painter. He had a distinctive flair for painting and already in the 1930ies cooperated in Leningrad pu...
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1970s Realist Paintings

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Cardboard, Oil

"Stone House & Windmill", W.A. Slaughter, Original, Oil on Canvas, 24x36 in.
Located in Dallas, TX
"Stone House and Windmill" by W.A. Slaughter is a rare original oil on canvas painting measuring 24x36 in. The sun is going down on the Texas Hill country creating shadows among a sm...
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1970s Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Collecting Cattails" Original Mixed Media on Board by Tom Perkinson, Framed
Located in Encino, CA
"Collecting Cattails" is an original mixed media on board by Tom Perkinson. His use of saturated violets, vivid yellows, and resplendent oranges pushes color to almost-otherworldly r...
Category

1970s Realist Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Morning fog. 1975., cardboard, oil, 49x69 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Morning fog. 1975., cardboard, oil, 49x69 cm Realistic early morning landscape in the village with haystacks in the fog Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first profession...
Category

1970s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

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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