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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
Il passo sospeso del pedone, Roma 1962 - Full Framed Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in perfect condition Limited Edition of 5 + 2 AP This is a Minimalist framing & presentation of the artwork : The Fine Art print on Baryta paper is mounted o...
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1960s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

1960's Hollywood Photography by Lawrence Schiller 'Marilyn Monroe'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Marilyn Monroe, 1962' by American photographer, Lawrence Schiller. Digital pigment, AP 2/10. Image: 15.75 x 22.25 in. / Paper: 20 x 24 in. From the set of the film 'Something's Got to Give', this colored photograph features Marilyn Monroe naked in front of a pool. Photograph taken in 1962 and printed in 2023. In 1962, Schiller received an assignment from Paris Match...
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1960s Photorealist Photography

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Digital Pigment

Yosemite Blue Mountain, Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper, Landscape in Indigo
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This cyanotype shows one of the mountains in beautiful Yosemite National park in California. Details: + Title: Yosemite Blue Mountain + Year: 2021 + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.), a standard frame size + All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper * Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube. WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE? The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's. Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer. Inspired by nature, we feel the need to look back at a craft that is handmade, analogue, and using an all-natural light source: the sun. Our cyanotypes are made by coating high-quality Italian watercolor paper with a light-sensitive emulsion. We then expose it in direct sunlight for several minutes using a photo negative to get the best image quality. Finally, the print is washed and fixed with water to stop the reaction and prevent fading. What you get is an amazing, royal blue image...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Engraving, Etching, M...

Striking Metal Landscape Photo Prints, "Torrey Pines Winter" 2014
Located in San Diego, CA
These are photographic prints done on sheets of metal by the Southern California artist Roy Kerckhoffs. There are two available sizes, 16" x 24", 24" x 36". They are 1 of 30. Roy Ke...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Color

Iconics by Fabrizio La Torre - Set # 2 - Roma - 1956 - Vintage Photographs
Located in Brussels, BE
Artworks sold in perfect condition : Set # 2 composed of 5 Gallery Print 30x40 cm This is an exceptional offer that we are presenting today. For almost four years, here on 1stdibs, a...
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1950s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hangyaku No
Located in New York, NY
“Ink Stories”, which was introduced at Nyari’s very first solo gallery exhibit, consists of large-scale nude photographs that explore the concept of self-identity and female empowerm...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Pho...

Ripples - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude black and white photograph of a perfect female torso wrapped in sunlight. Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist, fur...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Tribute to Baroco Art - Napoli (IT) - Contemporary Panoramic Color Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Pigment photographic paper - photography & fine art print © Jean Pierre De Neef Artwork # 3 sold in perfect condition from a limited edition of 12 ex- Composition from an assembly ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Paeseggio Urbano, New York City (1955) - 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 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

‘The Shape of Her’, homage to Henry Moore BY CLARE GROSSMAN, Limited Edition Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Clare Grossman ‘The Shape of Her’, homage to Henry Moore’ Limited edition of 45 Solar plate etching on Somerset 300gsm paper. Actual plate/image size ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Photography

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Archival Paper, Etching

Bubble Dance- underwater photograph - print on paper 18” x 24”
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

The Great Republic, freighter on the Detroit River
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Freighter traffic on the Great Lakes is abundant and exciting to ride along side of! This photograph is of the Great Republic. It may also be ordered as a 5 x...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Just JAZZ
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photography on photo paper is stamped on the back by the author, certificate of origin will be added. Done in NY 1968 for a book about NY.
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Mid-20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Just JAZZ
Just JAZZ
$438 Sale Price
88% Off
Prayer Beads, Western Tibet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Prayer Beads, Western Tibet" 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 ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Other Medium

Marylin Monroe . nude on the bed . the last sitting.
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn Monroe the last setting nude on the bed 2009 double hand signed and dated COA hand signed perfect condition
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Early 2000s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Studio 54 Logo/Crowds
Located in White Plains, NY
Studio 54 Logo/Crowds, 1978 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print. 10 x 15 inch photo on 17 x 22 inch on the finest satin photo paper, Ed. of 50. T...
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1970s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Pigment

0311
Located in New York, NY
Bob Tabor is a well-established, New York based, photographer best known for his exquisite large scaled portraits of subjects ranging from horses to seascapes. It is his unique appro...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Digital, Photogram, Archival Pigm...

David Bowie with Scottie Dog by Brian Duffy
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality print of David Bowie from the official Duffy Archive. Taken from the original 1980 negative, these official Duffy Archive prints are open edition, authenticated with...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

"Iceland 2", photography by Mikael Lafontan (47x59in), 2014
Located in Paris, France
"Iceland 2", colour photograph of a mountainous landscape (Iceland) by Mikael Lafontan. Mikael Lafontan is a French-Swedish artist, born in 1968. He has been living and working in P...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Lambda

Debbie Harry by Lynn Goldsmith, framed signed limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art print of Debbie Harry of Blondie by acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in New York City in 1977. Framed, signed limited edition 16x20" print, edition #2/20 Cust...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

European Canal Fisherman Early Black and White Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Early black and white photograph of a fisherman fishing in what appears to be a European town setting. The photograph is matted to a board to prevent bendi...
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20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Iceland 1", photography by Mikael Lafontan (47x59in), 2014
Located in Paris, France
"Iceland 1" colour photograph of a mountainous landscape (Iceland) by Mikael Lafontan. Mikael Lafontan is a French-Swedish artist, born in 1968. He has been living and working in Pa...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Lambda

Chicago II
Located in Kraków, Województwo małopolskie
Chicago II 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

"Windows IV" - Vertical photograph of New York in black and white.
Located in Miami, FL
Luc Dratwa is a Belgian photographer, born in 1958 and currently living in Brussels. Uncompromisingly self-taught, his rigorousness and perfectionism ally themselves with a graphic o...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Digital

Joe Dallesandro Andy Warhol Trash promo photo
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

Jane Forth & Joe Dallesandro Andy Warhol Trash promo photo
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Jack Mitchell, American Photographer (1925-2013). Jane Forth & Joe Dallesandro, 1970. 11 x 14 inches; 12 x 15 inches framed. Period print from artist's studio. The image was inte...
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1970s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Marilyn Monroe . Passed out on the bed . The last sitting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern (1964) passed out on the bed circa 2009 hand double signed and dated by Bert Stern COA hand signed by bert stern edition of 72 perfect condition
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1980s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Taking Flight by Josephine Cardin Contemporary Fashion photography
Located in DE
Artist: Josephine Cardin Medium: Photography Limited edition of 30 Cardin uses a mix between photography and painting to develop her contemporary figurative art, inspired by music...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Macaroons' abstraction VII, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
16 crushed macaroons with crumbs on a white backgrouond :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Oil

"Cut Food - Donuts and Coffee" Modern Photography Food Still-Life Pop Art
Located in Wellesley, MA
"I am a professional food and still life photographer with over 30 years experience based in New York City. My attention to detail and strong sense of composition has allowed me to ...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe . Marilyn Monroe sexy back . The last sitting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe sexy back Mythical photo of the last session (1962) inkjet printing by bert stern 2011 signed on both sides certificate signed by the artist during his lif...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Sanchez Twins 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
The Sanchez Twins by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1968 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Who under a Union Jack flag
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

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #70
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 3/7. Artwork can be shipped in a tube or in a crate if frame is requested Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer born in 1970...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Hot Spring - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16.6x23.5"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a beautiful young woman on red background. Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist. Limited edition of 1...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix by Baron Wolman rare signed platinum print
Located in Austin, TX
JIMI HENDRIX ON STAGE AT THE WINTERLAND BALLROOM IN SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 1968. One copy available Signed limited edition #7/150 Rare signed platinum print with deckled bottom edge
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Platinum

Cocktail Reflection
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Martini glass reflection. Measures 8 x 10 inches and is Unframed. Also available: 5 x 7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bridges. Chicago I
Located in Kraków, Województwo małopolskie
"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

Jim Morrison of The Doors by Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
Jim Morrison, taken in 1968 by Art Kane Art Kane and Jim Morrison hit it off and spent the shoot discussing culture, literature and current events. Kane photographed Morrison for Li...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Duomo
Located in Milano, MI
Marcelo Soulé (Buenos Aires, 1958) trained at the Artistic Lyceum and the Brera Academy in Milan. He lives and works between Milan and Barcelona. He bega...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Black and White, Inkjet, Pigment

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

Modern fine art Still Life Photo Print "Coffee and sunglasses" Limited edition
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Title: "Espresso and sunglasses "(2025) Medium: Printed on premium matte silver halide photo paper for rich depth and a glare-free, fingerprint-resistant finish Dimensions: 20 x 27 c...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Apriel - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment 29x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Apriel" captures a serene underwater moment in striking black and white. This fine art underwater photograph showcases delicate interplay between light, shadow, and movement as hair...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Duplex (Maldives)
Located in MADRID, ES
World - Manipulated photography The artist Wei Xiang is an artist who usually travels to obtain sources of inspiration for his art pieces. In this series of photographs manipulated w...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Duplex (Maldives)
$3,431 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern fine art Still Life Photo Print "Morning Stillness", Limited edition
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Selected Work: Morning Stillness (2025) Medium: Archival pigment print on premium matte photo paper Dimensions: 20 x 27 cm/ 7,8 x 10,6 inches (unframed) Edition: Limited Edition of 5...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern fine art Still Life Photo Print Bouquet of flowers Limited edition 2025
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Selected Work: Morning Stillness (2025) Medium: Archival pigment print on premium matte photo paper Dimensions: 20 x 27 cm/ 7,8 x 10,6 inches (unframed) Edition: Limited Edition of 5...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

5S5A6039
Located in New York, NY
Bob Tabor is a well-established, New York based, photographer best known for his exquisite large scaled portraits of subjects ranging from horses to seascapes. It is his unique appro...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Digital, Photogram, Archival Pigm...

Morrissey Kill Uncle Tour 1991
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Morrissey by Kevin Cummins, taken standing in front of a sign reading ‘Penis Mightier Than The Sword’ during the Japanese leg of his ‘K...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

RON GALELLA - Michael Jackson and Muhammad Ali and wife, Veronica Parker Ali
Located in PARIS, FR
Through these photos, Galella ( 1931 - 2022 ) presents the life of Warhol, his entourage and the places he frequented, in the form of a visual diary. The term Paparazzo (Italian for ...
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1970s Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Raquel Welch
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

Marilyn Monroe . Wine on the bed . The last sitting (1962)
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern (19642 wine on the bed circa 2009 hand double signed and dated by Bert Stern COA hand signed by bert stern edition of 72 perfect condition
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1980s Photorealist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Icelandic Landscapes 1 (Iceland)
Located in MADRID, ES
World - Manipulated photography The artist Wei Xiang is an artist who usually travels to obtain sources of inspiration for his art pieces. In this series of photographs manipulated w...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Flock of sheep (Hungary)
Located in MADRID, ES
Hungary - Manipulated photography. As the country where Wei Xiang has lived for more than 30 years, Hungary has become a continuous source of inspiration for the artist. Evocative la...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Bryce - In Celebration of Pride Month
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stone and Press Gallery is excited to offer several works in celebration of the LGBTQ community. THIS VINTAGE SILVER GELATIN PRINT IS FROM AN EDITION OF 3, Bryce was taken in Osaka, Japan at Abeno Harukas, Japan’s tallest building. The photograph was shot on 35mm film on a Contax T3 Sebastian...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bird on the lake (Hungary)
Located in MADRID, ES
Hungary - Manipulated photography. As the country where Wei Xiang has lived for more than 30 years, Hungary has become a continuous source of inspiration for the artist. Evocative la...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Milano Palazzo Reale
Located in Milano, MI
Photo taken inside the Royal Palace of Milan. Marcelo Soulé (Buenos Aires, 1958) trained at the Artistic Lyceum and the Brera Academy in Milan. He lives...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Black and White, Inkjet, Pigment

Marilyn Monroe nude in Somethings Got To Give by Lawrence Schiller EP5/6
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality print of Marilyn Monroe by Lawrence Schiller, taken on the set of Somethings Got To Give in 1962 during the famous naked swimming pool scene ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sant'Eustorgio
Located in Milano, MI
Photo taken inside the Sant'Eustorgio church - Milan (Italy). Marcelo Soulé (Buenos Aires, 1958) trained at the Artistic Lyceum and the Brera Academy in Milan. He lives and works be...
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2010s Photorealist Photography

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Black and White, Inkjet, Pigment

Marianne Faithfull by Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
English singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull, photographed at The Salisbury pub in London, 1964. Available in the following sizes. All prints signed and numbered by Ger...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Photography

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C Print

Dolly Parton "Heartbreaker"
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print by Ed Caraeff of Dolly Parton taken during the cover session for her album ‘Heartbreaker’ on February 15, 1978 in Los Angeles, California. Available in d...
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1970s 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.

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