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PHOTOREALISM

A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and tools, like projectors and airbrushes, borrowed from the worlds of commercial art and design.

Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly, if vaguely, familiar. It’s the stuff of yellowing snapshots and fugitive memories. The bland and the garish alike flicker between crystal-clear reality and dreamy illusion, inviting the viewer to contemplate a single moment rather than igniting a story.

The virtues of the “photo” in Photorealist art — infused as they are with dazzling qualities that are easily blurred in reproduction — are as elusive as they are allusive. “Much Photorealist painting has the vacuity of proportion and intent of an idiot-savant, long on look and short on personal timbre,” John Arthur wrote (rather admiringly) in the catalogue essay for Realism/Photorealism, a 1980 exhibition at the Philbrook Museum of Art, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At its best, Photorealism is a perpetually paused tug-of-war between the sacred and the profane, the general and the specific, the record and the object.

“Robert Bechtle invented Photorealism, in 1963,” says veteran art dealer Louis Meisel. “He took a picture of himself in the mirror with the car outside and then painted it. That was the first one.”

The meaning of the term, which began for Meisel as “a superficial way of defining and promoting a group of painters,” evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists slowly expanded to include younger artists who traded Rolleiflexes for 60-megapixel cameras, using advanced digital technology to create paintings that transcend the detail of conventional photographs.

On 1stDibs, the collection of Photorealist art includes work by Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack, Charles Bell and others.

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Style: Photorealist
The Beatles 1963 by Norman Parkinson

The Beatles 1963 by Norman Parkinson

By Norman Parkinson

Located in Austin, TX

The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr at the President Hotel, Russell Square, London, 12 September 1963 by Norman Parkinson NORMAN PARKINSON POST...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Steve Martin, Los Angeles 1974 “Let’s Get Small”

Steve Martin, Los Angeles 1974 “Let’s Get Small”

By Norman Seeff

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition fine art print of Steve Martin, taken in Los Angeles by Norman Seeff in 1974. Norman recalls - “When I relocated to LA as Creative Director of United Artist ...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor signed Lifetime Edition

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor signed Lifetime Edition

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Austin, TX

Lifetime prints are the last remaining prints available, signed by Terry O’Neill and obtained from the Terry O’Neill Archive in London. Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print ...

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1970s Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bob Marley

Bob Marley

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Bob Marley by Kevin Cummins, photographed whilst performing at Bingley Hall in Stafford, England, June 22, 19...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"5I" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed

"5I" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed

By George Barris

Located in Chatsworth, CA

GEORGE BARRIS 5I FROM "THE LAST PHOTOS" ORIGINAL PHOTO FROM ORIGINAL NEGATIVE 20 X 16 INCHES HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST PRINTED IN 1987 This piece is an original photograph of Marilyn Mo...

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1960s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Super Constellation Lockheed - Roma airport CIA
The Super Constellation Lockheed - Roma airport CIA

The Super Constellation Lockheed - Roma airport CIA

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This photo was made in 1953, the negative was digitized during the artist's lifetime and the technical parameters (framing, contrast, light, etc.) was approved by him. This is a very high quality fine art prints on 310 gr/m² Fine Art paper with museum quality pigment inks. The TWA (Trans World Airlines) Super Constellation...

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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Er Fusto, Roma Ciampino Airport (1953)  Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
Er Fusto, Roma Ciampino Airport (1953)  Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

Er Fusto, Roma Ciampino Airport (1953) Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This photo was made in 1953, the negative was digitized during the artist's lifetime and the technical parameters (frami...

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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Cure 1980 by Jill Furmanovsky

The Cure 1980 by Jill Furmanovsky

By Jill Furmanovsky

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition fine art print of The Cure on the road in Holland and Belgium during their 1980 'Seventeen Seconds' tour. Signed and numbered by Jill Furmanovsky in pencil an...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Joe Dallesandro Andy Warhol Trash promo photo
Joe Dallesandro Andy Warhol Trash promo photo

Joe Dallesandro Andy Warhol Trash promo photo

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Jack Mitchell, American Photographer (1925-2013). Joe Dallesandro, ca. 1973. 11 x 14 inches; 12 x 15 inches framed. Period print from artist's studio. The image was intended for ...

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1970s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Original Marilyn Monroe Photograph
Original Marilyn Monroe Photograph

Original Marilyn Monroe Photograph

Located in Soquel, CA

Original Marilyn Monroe Photograph Original photograph of Marilyn Monroe posing in her dressing room on the film of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" by photographer Milton Gold (American,...

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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Elton John Dodger Stadium

Elton John Dodger Stadium

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Austin, TX

Lifetime prints are the last remaining prints available, signed by Terry O’Neill and obtained from the Terry O’Neill Archive in London. Signed limited edition photographic print by Terry O'Neill. Elton John performs at Dodger Stadium...

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1970s Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Raquel Welch

Raquel Welch

By Eva Sereny

Located in Austin, TX

Modern edition, C-Type print estate stamped and authenticated on reverse by a representative of the Eva Sereny archive. American film star and sex symbol Raquel Welch...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

The Cure 1980 by Jill Furmanovsky
The Cure 1980 by Jill Furmanovsky

The Cure 1980 by Jill Furmanovsky

By Jill Furmanovsky

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition fine art print of The Cure on the road in Holland and Belgium during their 1980 'Seventeen Seconds' tour. Signed and numbered by Jill Furmanovsky in pencil an...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dolly Parton and Mick Jagger hugging
Dolly Parton and Mick Jagger hugging

Dolly Parton and Mick Jagger hugging

By Allan Tannenbaum

Located in Austin, TX

IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING Signed limited edition archival print of Country music star Dolly Parton hugging rock star Mick Jagger of ...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys

By Jake Chessum

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of the Beastie Boys by Jake Chessum. Jake recalls ” This was from April 1994. I flew from London to shoot at Mike D’s ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Photography

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C Print

The Cure, New York 1980 by Allan Tannenbaum

The Cure, New York 1980 by Allan Tannenbaum

By Allan Tannenbaum

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of Robert Smith and The Cure taken on Columbus Ave, NYC, April 1980 by Allan Tannenbaum 17" x 22" Paper - Edition 50 Printed to the highest quality on...

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1980s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Beatles "Yesterday and Today" contact sheet print by Robert Whitaker

The Beatles "Yesterday and Today" contact sheet print by Robert Whitaker

By Robert Whitaker

Located in Austin, TX

The Beatles contact sheet by Robert Whitaker from the photo session that ended up being the controversial cover for the 1966 release "Yesterday and Today". On March 25, 1966, The Beatles visited 1 The Vale, Chelsea, London, a top-floor studio leased by Oluf Nilssen and frequently used by renowned photographer Robert Whitaker. Before the photo session with Robert Whitaker, The Beatles posed for a more conventional session at the studio with Nigel Dickson of The Beatles Book...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Co-signed Raquel Welch on the cross by Terry O'Neill
Co-signed Raquel Welch on the cross by Terry O'Neill

Co-signed Raquel Welch on the cross by Terry O'Neill

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Austin, TX

Co-signed by both Raquel Welch and photographer Terry O'Neill, 20x24" silver gelatin print. Actress Raquel Welch in a photo conceived by photographer Terry O'Neill after Welch noted that she was afraid that the press would "crucify" her for her film choices, taken on the Fox Lot in the late 1960s. Originally deemed too scandalous for promotional use at the time, the photo wasn't published until 30 years later, on the cover of The Sunday Times...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Faye Dunaway Oscar outtake by Terry O'Neill signed Lifetime Edition

Faye Dunaway Oscar outtake by Terry O'Neill signed Lifetime Edition

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Austin, TX

Lifetime prints are the last remaining prints available, signed by Terry O’Neill and obtained from the Terry O’Neill Archive in London. American actress Faye Dunaway takes breakfast by the pool with the day's newspapers at the Beverley Hills...

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1970s Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Cold Song III - underwater photograph - archival pigment print
Cold Song III - underwater photograph - archival pigment print

Cold Song III - underwater photograph - archival pigment print

By Alex Sher

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

'Cold Song III' exemplifies the avant-garde evolution of underwater fine art photography, merging contemporary conceptual art with technical mastery. This ethereal composition captur...

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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bridges. Chicago I
Bridges. Chicago I

Bridges. Chicago I

By Tadeusz Zych

Located in Kraków, Kraków

"Chicago I" is a limited-edition black & white photograph by contemporary artist Tadeusz Zych from the series entitled Black and white States. The photo was taken during a trip to th...

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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Digital Pigment

Paeseggio Urbano, New York City (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
Paeseggio Urbano, New York City (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

Paeseggio Urbano, New York City (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This photo was made in 1956, the negative was digitized during the artist's lifetime and the technical parameters (fram...

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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tornando con le spese, New York (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
Tornando con le spese, New York (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

Tornando con le spese, New York (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This photo was made in 1955, the negative was digitized during the artist's lifetime and the technical parameters (fram...

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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

On Broadway, New York City (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
On Broadway, New York City (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

On Broadway, New York City (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This photo was made in 1955, the negative was digitized during the artist's lifetime and the technical parameters (framing, contrast, light, etc.) was approved by him. This is a very high quality fine art prints on 310 gr/m² Fine Art paper with museum quality pigment inks. “ On Broadway, near Trinity Church”, New York December 1955. A rainy Sunday morning, a solitary pedestrian seems to be falling over on the slippery surface. As is always the case with Fabrizio La Torre’s photographs, quite apart from the artistic merit, this picture invites us to speculate what is the story behind it: why this deserted avenue at 11:10 on that particular morning, what was the man in the rain doing, why is that car defiantly parked right underneath a no parking sign...

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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix by Baron Wolman signed limited edition 20x24" print
Jimi Hendrix by Baron Wolman signed limited edition 20x24" print

Jimi Hendrix by Baron Wolman signed limited edition 20x24" print

By Baron Wolman

Located in Austin, TX

Jimi Hendrix by iconic photographer, Baron Wolman. Taken at the Travelodge Motel, San Francisco, February 1968. Having served as Rolling Stone magazine’s first Chief Photographer, Ba...

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1960s Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Patti Smith Fuck The Clock 1977 by Allan Tannenbaum
Patti Smith Fuck The Clock 1977 by Allan Tannenbaum

Patti Smith Fuck The Clock 1977 by Allan Tannenbaum

By Allan Tannenbaum

Located in Austin, TX

AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING Signed limited edition archival print of Patti Smith wearing her “Fuck The Clock” t-shirt by Allan Tannenbaum, taken at CBGB in New York, New Years ...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

On Broadway, New York, 1955 Framed Edition Contemporary Black & White Photograph
On Broadway, New York, 1955 Framed Edition Contemporary Black & White Photograph

On Broadway, New York, 1955 Framed Edition Contemporary Black & White Photograph

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork #1 / 5 sold in perfect condition printed on baryta heavyweight paper & framed (black metal border) From the collection called "Art 2014", format 30x42 cm. SERIES OF 5 PRINTS + 2 AP Artwork printed later on fine art papers later (2014) from black & white negatives processed in 1962 During the 15 year period in which Fabrizio La Torre...

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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Poppies Black and White Photographs on Paper, Signed
Poppies Black and White Photographs on Paper, Signed

Poppies Black and White Photographs on Paper, Signed

Located in Cotignac, FR

2 photographs of a poppy and a seed head, signed, dated and located, presented on a large cut card mount ready for framing. This artwork features a pair of black and white photograp...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Willie Nelson at the 4th July Picnic 1979

Willie Nelson at the 4th July Picnic 1979

By Scott Newton

Located in Austin, TX

Willie Nelson, taken at the 4th July Picnic in 1979 in Austin Texas by photographer Scott Newton Signed limited edition print, printed on heavyweight cotton photo rag with a matte f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Red Hot Chili Peppers by Ebet Roberts

Red Hot Chili Peppers by Ebet Roberts

By Ebet Roberts

Located in Austin, TX

A classic, stunning shot of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1985 by celebrated photographer, Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, hand printed silver gelatin print. Ebet Roberts bega...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Muhammad Ali Taping Fists by Michael Brennan.

Muhammad Ali Taping Fists by Michael Brennan.

By Michael Brennan

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of American professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali during a training session at his training camp on 58 Sculps Hill Road, Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, ...

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1970s Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Muhammad Ali training

Muhammad Ali training

By Michael Brennan

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of American professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali during a training session at his training camp on 58 Sculps Hill Road, Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, ...

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1970s Photorealist Photography

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C Print

The Who with children by Art Kane

The Who with children by Art Kane

By Art Kane

Located in Austin, TX

The Who under a Union Jack flag, 1968 by Art Kane Shot in 1968 in NYC in Morningside Park near Columbia University, Art Kane had plenty of fun with The Who. Kane described them as “...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Kate Bush "Sensual World" - First print of the edition
Kate Bush "Sensual World" - First print of the edition

Kate Bush "Sensual World" - First print of the edition

By Guido Harari

Located in Austin, TX

Kate Bush by Guido Harari, taken during the official photo shoot for her album The Sensual World in 1989. Guido Harari recalls, "I collaborated with Kate for over ten years, doing her official press photos for “Hounds of Love”, “The Sensual World”, “The Red Shoes” and on set photography for her film “The Line, The Cross & The Curve”. She wanted me to avoid the iconizing of previous shoots, and find a different way of capturing her more naturally. Shooting in the studio for hours allowed for much improvisation as there were to be no props or fancy sets. I used different techniques more to entertain ourselves rather than to experiment! And it worked!" First print...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Giclée

Jimi Hendrix classic color by Gered Mankowitz

Jimi Hendrix classic color by Gered Mankowitz

By Gered Mankowitz

Located in Austin, TX

Jimi Hendrix “Classic Color” 1967 by Gered Mankovitz Available is the following sizes, signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz. 16x20” - Edition 50 20x24" - Edition 50 30x40” - Edit...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Photorealist photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist photography 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 photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, pink, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Alex Sher, Allan Tannenbaum, Lynn Goldsmith, and Jake Chessum. Frequently made by artists working with Pigment Print, and Archival Pigment Print and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Photorealist photography, so small editions measuring 5.5 inches across are also available. Prices for photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $200,247, while the average work sells for $1,930.