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Photorealist Photography

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
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt 1997 vintage print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Gwen Stefani with Ska band No Doubt, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1997, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The two booksellers, Roma 1968 - Contemporary Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in perfect condition Limited Edition of 5 + 2 AP The two booksellers, Rome (1968), both very elegant in jackets and ties, on their way to put their cart of b...
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1960s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Jake Chessum. Jake recalls the session: “I shot David Bowie at a house in Fulham in May 1995. I grew up on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Morrissey by Kevin Cummins
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of English singer and songwriter Morrissey, of English rock band, The Smiths, photographed in Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester on Septemb...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mermaid Angel - underwater photograph - print on paper 26" x 35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a beautiful young woman in transparent dress on dark background. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digital archival pigment print on ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Green Bud - underwater photograph - print on paper 46" x 35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle. Her head is above the water, hidden from the camera. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Wild Blood - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 50x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are no rules for luck. I was sure the new girl would need practice and practice - and I was wrong. She was just perfect from the first second. Next month she got married and m...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Opi - village from Abruzzo - Italy - Contemporary Panoramic Color Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef Artwork sold in perfect condition from a limited edition of 12 ex- Composition from an assembly of 8 ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie Tea and Sympathy New York City
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 20x24" print of David Bowie by Kevin Cummins, taken outside the Tea & Sympathy, the legendary British themed restaurant in NYC, 1996. This David Bowie print...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Kate Bush
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge resurgence since her s...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Rotondità 1963 (Rondeurs) - Roma - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition On Via del Tritone, an elegant exit from the small underground passage which made it possible to avoid automobile traff...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hot Pretzel - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16"x23"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a girl diving in a swimming pool. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with metallic ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe . Marilyn Monroe pink angel . The last sitting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe pink angel Mythical photo of the last seance (1962) ink jet print by bert stern 2012 signed on both sides certificate signed by the artist in his lifetime ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Die Loreley - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16x24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a beautiful young woman wrapped in tulle. The photograph was taken with dark red background. Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archiv...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Italy Abruzzo, Chili - Contemporary Vertical Panoramic Color Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef Artwork sold in perfect condition from a limited edition of 12 ex- Composition from an assembly of 6 ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

BOYS - Photograph on baryta paper, Fabio Donato, Italy 2010
Located in Napoli, IT
Black and white photograph on baryta paper, title "The Boys" - Fabio Donato, with frame Fabio Donato, a lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, was born in 1947. A photograph...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Polk Street" Large Scale Textural Photograph San Francisco Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
"Polk" Large Scale Textural Photograph Detailed macro photo by Bill Clark (American, 20th Century). Clark has taken a photograph of heavily painted concrete. The paint is bold yello...
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1990s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

"Tibetan Prayer Flags" Sepia Toned Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
"Tibetan Prayer Flags" Sepia Toned Photograph Serene photo of flags in a yard by Heidi L Sherman (American, 1954-5014). Two rows of prayer flags...
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1990s Photorealist Photography

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Platinum

100th Anniversary Celebration Coffret # 3 - Roma - 1956 - Vintage Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition Fabrizio La Torre’s 100th Anniversary Celebration (1921-2021) Set # 3 - Roma (Italy) To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Italian p...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley 1956 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art print of Elvis Presley from the collection of acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in 1956 These prints are open edition and come with full certification. Availab...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

Materials

C Print

Keith Richards, Marquee Sound Check 1971
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print of Keith Richards by Alec Byrne, taken at The Marquee Club, London, March 26th 1971, during a Rolling Stones soundcheck. Alec recalls, “There was a classic moment during sound check when Jagger was watching Keith, then turned to Mick Taylor...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment

Fratello e Sorella - Thailand 1961 - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This photo was made in 1961, printed later, the negative was digitized during the artist's lifetime and the technical ...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles 1972 “Exile?”
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art print of Mick Jagger, taken in LA by Norman Seeff in 1972. I art directed the EXILE ON MAIN STREET album package. Mick was very hands-on and the final decision maker. One afternoon, we asked him to hand-write the liner notes, which we pasted on to layout. We created the album package design right there in that moment. - Norman Seeff. This Mick Jagger print...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dolly Parton and Mick Jagger hugging
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

Looking For Answers 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Ola...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

The Rolling Stones "Mick and Chick" Beggars Banquet
Located in Austin, TX
“Mick and Chick” by Michael Joesph from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, L...
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1960s Photorealist Photography

Materials

C Print

Mid Century Vintage -- Arab Couple - Palestine
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning black and white photograph of Arab couple by photographer Eva Korn (German, 20th c.), circa 1951. Eva Koran studio stamp on verso. Presented in black metal frame and mat. Im...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Sketch - underwater b&w photograph - archival pigment print 35x23"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of perfect female legs in the pool. Original gallery quality archival pigment print on paper with metallic finish signed by the artist. . L...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mezzogiono al Pantheon, 1958 - Roma - Contemporary Black & White Photography
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...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin by Robert Knight 30x40” signed limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Led Zeppelin by legendary rock photographer, Robert M Knight, taken in Hawaii at Honolulu airport on 12th May 1969, holding the master tapes to Led Ze...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

Materials

C Print

ESERCITO AL FRONTE - Fotografia bianco e nero , Vittorio Buonanno 1950
Located in Napoli, IT
Fotografia in bianco e nero alla gelatina ai sali d'argento, Titolo "Esercito al fronte" di Vittorio Buonanno
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bianca Jagger
Located in Austin, TX
Modern edition, C-Type print estate stamped and authenticated on reverse by a representative of the Eva Sereny archive. Bianca Jagger is pictured wearing Zandra Rhodes clothes in a fashion shoot for Sunday Times magazine, at her house in Cheyne Walk...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Tutu Skirt - underwater black & white nude photo - print on aluminum 22" x 36"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black and white nude photograph of a young female dancer in the pool. The dancer is putting on her tut skirt. The photograph depicts her beautiful naked butt about to hid...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

Materials

Metal

Frank Zappa by Lynn Goldsmith
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Frank Zappa taken in 1978 by Lynn Goldsmith Signed limited edition #2/20 - signed, numbered and titled by Lynn Goldsmith
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Roof of San Francesco di Paola Naples - Contemporary Panoramic Color Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef Artwork sold in limited edition of 12 pieces in perfect condition - Composition from an assembly of several shots made in August 2018. The technique of assembling several images allows the production of a new very heavy file, the large number of pixels obtained offers a very detailed image And precise in the nuances of colors. We get an effect close to 3D and clarity giving a striking transparency effect. San Francesco...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Market Day, Guatemala
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Market Day, Guatemala" c.1998, is a photograph by American artist Lisa Kristine, b.1965. It is stamp signed and titled on the back. The photograph size is 6.5 x ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Other Medium

100th Anniversary Celebration Coffret # 4 - Travel - 1956 - Vintage Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition Fabrizio La Torre’s 100th Anniversary Celebration (1921-2021) Set # 3 - Roma (Italy) Limited edition of 100 Coffrets for each themes, all artworks p...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cold Song III - underwater photograph - archival pigment print
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

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Reflection - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of a young woman in the pool. The photograph depicts part of the body and reflection. Original gallery quality print signed by the arti...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe by Lawrence Schiller
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality print of Marilyn Monroe by Lawrence Schiller, taken in 1960 Signed limited edition 16x20" print, edition number 15/75
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Bowie at a Diego Rivera mural 1997
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Fernando Aceves. Location: Mexico City Date: October 1997 Before his Mexico City concert, David commissioned me to photograph him in front of various murals painted by 20th century Mexican artists...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

Materials

Giclée

Gli Elegantoni, 1956 - Roma - Contemporary Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 2 on 5 sold in perfect condition Print called "Art 2014", format 42 x 60 cm. SERIES OF 5 PRINTS + 2 AP On a cart in the street, the complicated choice of a tie, an essentia...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brussels Grand'Place - Summer 2013 - Contemporary Panoramic Color Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Panoramic cityscape made from 12 pictures Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef Jean-Pierre De Neef came...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie Scary Monsters Clown Contact Sheet by Duffy
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality contact sheet print of David Bowie in the Scary Monsters Clown costume from the official Duffy Archive. Taken from the original negatives from the Scary Monsters and ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

Materials

C Print

Night Flight - underwater black & white nude photograph - print on paper 23x32"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of a young woman in the pool. The photograph was taken with black backdrop. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digit...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Blood and Milk V - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 36" x 24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a topless young woman with white tulle scarf - taking off her red skirt on bright red background. Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

Materials

Metal

100th Anniversary Celebration Coffret # 10 - Canada - Vintage Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition Fabrizio La Torre’s 100th Anniversary Celebration (1921-2021) Set # 10 - Canada Limited edition of 100 Coffrets for each themes, all artworks printe...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

In the Hall of the Mountain King - underwater b&w nude photograph - paper 35x50"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of a female dancer performing in a swimming pool. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digital archival pigment print ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bubble Dance- underwater photograph - print on paper 26” x 35”
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a naked figure partially draped in vivid red fabric, surrounded by a constellation of air bubbles. The predominantly monochromat...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mezzogiorno al Pantheon, Rome, 1958 - Limited Edition Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition Double frame under American box presenting the two sides of the obelisk fountain on the Place du Panthéon. This work by Giacomo della Porta, (and li...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

12 Photos (Magenta and Yellow) - Large Scale Textural Photographs
Located in Soquel, CA
12 Photos (Magenta and Yellow) - Large Scale Textural Photographs Series of detailed macro photos by Bill Clark (American, 20th Century). This set of photos shows several textured a...
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1990s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

The Black Keys "Tour Life, somewhere on the road 2022" by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, TX
The Black Keys, “Tour Life”, somewhere on the road 2022, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with Larry...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Porcelain and Тurquoise - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment 43x60"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a naked young women diving next to the bright turquoise dress she just took off. Original gallery quality archival pigment p...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Amsterdam Flowers Market - 2016 - Contemporary Panoramic Color Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef Artwork sold in perfect condition from a limited edition of 12 ex-...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

HANK WILLIAMS III by Jim Herrington
Located in Austin, TX
Hank Williams III, Nashville, Tennessee, 1998. On August 17, 1952, Hank Williams was jailed overnight in Alexander City, Alabama for drunken and disorderly behavior. 46 years, 2 months and 10 days later in 1998. photographer Jim Herrington paid homage to that moment whilst photographing his grandson Shelton Williams, aka Hank III, in the stench-y alley behind the Ryman Auditorium. The “jail door...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Pinetrees, Seashore
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Pinetrees, Seashore” by Ansel Adams, published by Little, Brown and Co. in 1990, is a captivating reproduction that encapsulates the serene beauty and stark majesty of coastal lands...
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1930s Photorealist Photography

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Offset

Pinetrees, Seashore
Pinetrees, Seashore
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Ancora il vapore, Canada, 1955 - Limited Edition Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition During the 15 years during which he gave himself to photography, Fabrizio La Torre traveled to Italy, Europe, North America and Asia. From everywhe...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lake of Barrea (Abruzzo) - Italy - Contemporary Panoramic Color Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef Artwork sold in perfect condition from a limited edition of 12 ex- Composition from an assembly of 4 shots digitaly edited and made in 2015 Our gallery has its own production department and you can receive a small format demonstrative copy of this artwork on request, send a message & we will send it to you free of charge. Jean-Pierre De Neef came to photography like a new convert to religion, convinced that it would lend meaning to his life. His path took him first to a photographic laboratory, having once been a Cibachrome expert, regularly visited by French art photographers who made their way to Brussels to consult him. Well-versed in modern high performance techniques, nowadays Jean-Pierre De Neef produces art photos for several internationally known photographers whose works can be found in galleries and fairs the world over. Twelve years ago Jean-Pierre De Neef’s encounter with François Bayle, art critic and curator of the works of various photographers for Brussels Art Edition, enabled him to pursue his passion in new fields. He was at the side of the Italian photographer Fabrizio La Torre (Rome 1921, Brussels 2014) in the last few years of his life, who entrusted him with detailed instructions for digitising his archives and explained to him the results he was seeking. Jean-Pierre De Neef with his refined technical skills, and François Bayle with his creativity made up a team which was perfectly equipped to stage a number of well-received exhibitions of the work of Fabrizo La Torre - Museum of Ixelles (Brussels 2011), Principality of Monaco, an excellent Retrospective,(2014) and Bangkok (2019), which involved the presentation of the photos taken in Thailand between 1956 to 1961. Similar restoration work was performed on the photographic archives of the German photographer Jörg Krichbaum (d. 2002 in Brussels) and the remarkable photos of Rome...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Honey Pot II - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 18" x 24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a girl relaxing in the pool. The photograph was taken with terra-cotta background and with green trees and bright blue sky visible thorough the water...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Acqua e Fantasia, 1962 - Roma - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition An impressive flood of the Tiber had already battered the pontoons of the few rowing clubs in the city. The raging wav...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

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.

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