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Photorealist Art

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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
"Tracks, " Oil on Linen, Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Tracks" is an original oil painting on linen by Leslie Parke. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This hyper-realist painting depicts tire tracks in wet grey mud. 31" ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Linen, Oil

Window into my shoul, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original, one-of-a-kind, hand painted, inspired by the aerial view of The Turks And Caicos Islands Dealing with depression, PTSD and anxiety, painting is a form of therapy for me. In...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Acrylic

The Gourd Tree
Located in New York, NY
Screenprint, Edition of 108 In 2002, Jamie Wyeth created a richly detailed print for Lincoln Center entitled, The Gourd Tree. Known for his realistic style, Wyeth’s work consists largely of landscapes-- like this unusual tree-- and portraits. Although closely associated with the rural landscape of Chadds Ford Pennsylvania and the rugged coast of Maine, Jamie Wyeth spent part of his early career in New York City, where he was mentored by New York City Ballet founder Lincoln Kirstein...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Art

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Screen

Little Pie, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Shrimp boat to the T-Head docks in Corpus Christi, Texas :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Watercolor

Blood and Milk III - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 35 x 25"
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 archival paper signed by the a...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Missed Connection, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Everyone requires a bit of sunshine and air. To experience the magnificence of nature, and think for a brief moment Measuring 9 x 9 inches, it is set in a flat panel black frame w...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

Lullaby - seascape coastal landscape original oil painting realism photorealist
Located in London, Chelsea
This seascape painting by Christopher Witchall examines the natural beauty observed in the ocean. Demonstrating a passion for this translucent sub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nessi, Figurative, Nude, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: Nessi, Sise: 47.5x39.5 inches, (120x100cm) Medium: Oil on Canvas Hand painted, original, one of a kind. The painting "Nessi" will definitely make a splash in your home décor! This oil painting features a beautiful lake scene, with a naked girl emerging from the water. The photorealism of the painting is simply stunning, and is sure to impress your guests. Hang this painting in your living room or bedroom to add a touch of elegance to your space. About the artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. Attended Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich from 1983 to 1987, and National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture from 1990 to 1996 graduated with Masters degree in Fine Art. After becoming a member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine, Mr. Varvarov received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting in 1999...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Powdered Jelly" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Powdered Jelly" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a powdered donut with a white background. Gregory was born in Kansas City, Missouri, ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Golden Drops - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 18x24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of two naked models on red background. Original gallery quality digital archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist. Limited edition of 24 The artwork is furnished with certificate of authenticity with artist's name, edition number, edition limit, and other details. The photograph has been exhibited at: 2024 Roth & Taylor Gallery (Los Angeles, US) 2023 LA Art Show (Los Angeles, US) 2023 Beverly Hills Art Show (Beverly Hills, US) 2023 Roth & Taylor Gallery (Los Angeles, US) 2022 Spectrum (Miami, US) 2022 Beverly Hills Art Show (Beverly Hills, US) 2022 Art...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

No Way - black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 43 x 68"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A black and white photograph of a perfect woman's buttocks and her handcuffed hands giving a finger. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digital archival pigment p...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

1759
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original oil on canvas 2023 Signed lower right
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

CROCCANTINO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 28x40x1.5 inches - 70X100X4 cm - sides are painted to match the painting SUPPORT: gallery canvas, wrapped around the sides and stapled to the back SI...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

Master of the city, Digital on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
a gargoyle on the top of the Notre dame Cathedral in Paris looking over the city of light :: Digital :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Digital

Silver placer., Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Silver placer. Blue water, waves, serene views, ocean shine, glare on the water create an atmosphere of relaxation, romance. Made in the style of realism. Part of a permanent series ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Umbria" Ornate Bowl with Figs Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Victoria Novak’s "Umbria," a 2012 oil on canvas, is an intimate portrayal of still life that measures 15.70 x 15.70 inches, enclosed in a frame that bri...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Solar power, Digital on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
A beautiful sunflower on a black background :: Digital :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: S...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Digital

Coming home, Digital on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
A great white egret landing on a tree and one of his (her) chicks is waiting. It is easy to imagine that they are having a conversation together. The photo was featured in the Daily...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Digital

Fig 9 Deer, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Dimensional phot relistic cutout of a deer, surrounded by nature scenics :: Mixed Media :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the...
Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Willie Nelson playing chess
Located in Austin, US
Willie Nelson, taken at Willie's WHQ, Luck TX 2001 by Austin based photographer Scott Newton Signed limited edition print, printed on heavyweight cotton ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Meet you II
Located in Zürich, ZH
Luo Mingjun paints the semi-shadows and light leaving the canvas untouched, a technique elaborated and mastered by the artist with a number of various motives. Meet you II (2022), ca...
Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

David Bowie portrait by Jake Chessum - 16x20" first print of the edition
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Jake Chessum taken in 1995. 16x20" - first print of the edition, #1/20 Jake recalls the session: “I shot David Bowie at a house in Fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Giclée

Green Breath - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 18" x 24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young naked woman diving in a pool. Her breast is covered with the bright green scarf and her perfect buttons are clearly visible on the black backgroun...
Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Porcelain and Тurquoise - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment 35x26"
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 print signed by the artist. Digital archival ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

"Hot Chilis" Large Acrylic Painting with Rectangular Abstraction
Located in Austin, TX
A photorealistic depictions of red chili peppers, emphasizing the aesthetic vibrance of their color and sheen. 38.5" x 51.5" Acrylic on Canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Los Angeles Crashing Waves Triptych, Nautical, Handmade Cyanotype in Blue Tones
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Category

2010s Photorealist Art

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Photographic Film, Photogram, Monotype, Lithograph, Color, C Print, Phot...

Autumn, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting was created from various photos my wife Loretta and I took while canoeing in Algonquin Park. I enjoy the change of the seasons and bringing these compositions to life. ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Where You Touched Me, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Where You Touched Me... Flowers Bloomed. The painting represents a woman and her feelings. It makes us think about our actions and how they affect others. :: Painting :: Photoreal...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Jersey Girl" Graphite Drawing
Located in Denver, CO
Tammy Liu-Haller's "Jersey Girl" is an original, handmade charcoal and graphite drawing that depicts a cow in profile.
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Graphite

'The Challenge' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a large African Elephant
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Challenge' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an African Elephant. With such incredible detail you can almost feel the leathery skin of the anim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Black & White Photograph of a Female Nude by Contemporary American Photographer
Located in Preston, GB
Black & White Photograph of a Female Nude by Contemporary American Photographer, Dan O'Neill. Dan is based in Brooklyn, New York. Photo Size 9.5 x 7.5 inches Unmounted & Unframed Dan has has work featured in the following magazines: BAZAAR • COSMOPOLITAN • 20 ANS • COMPANY • BIBA • CITY • SELF • L'OFFICIEL • SPIN • INTERVIEW • AMICA • YM • SUGAR • PLAYBOY • RIVIERA • ESSENCE His work has been used in adverts for: TRUE RELIGION • OSCAR DE LA RENTA • NIKE • VICTORIA'S SECRET • NORDSTROM • NIVEA • MACY'S • ROBERT COMSTOCK • BEDFORD • CONTREC • VICTORY • JUNKO YOSHIOKA • TARGET • EDDIE BAUER...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Art

Materials

Ink, Printer's Ink, Photographic Paper

"Arrival" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mia Bergeron's (US based) "Arrival" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine face, with dark hair, arching back as she looks upwards in the darkness Mia Bergero...
Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil

Color Composite Digital Landscape Print, "To Catch A Falling Star" 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original digital composite landscape print by southern California artist, Denise Strahm. Its size is 12" x 12" x 1". It is already framed. A certificate of au...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Color

In the Moment
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting. By infusing his works with elements of portraiture, the surreal, and the classical, Jose Borrel...
Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

After Hours
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"After Hours" is a photograph by Marilyn Minter and is a chromogenic print. The framed photograph measures 87 1/2 x 57 3/4 x 2 in. The piece is edition 1 of 3. The work is part of her "Dirty" series. Marilyn Minter was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1948 and raised in Florida. As a student at the University of Florida...
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2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

C Print

Sunflowers, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this creation I chose a muted grey for the sky as I wanted the focus to be on the sunflowers and the background to compliment, not take over. This was purely from my imagination u...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Acrylic

Selfie (triptych), Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original work - 3 big paintings (triptych) in contemporary pop art style from hungarian artist Janos Kujbus. Story about artwork: "Sometimes I feel we live a strange life. We d...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

Color Composite Digital Landscape Print, "Flourish" 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original digital composite landscape print by southern California artist, Denise Strahm. Its size is 11.75" x 11.75" x 1". It is already framed. A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Artist Statement: This tree/image is in every sense of the word is trying to your capture attention. Flourish is vibrant, textural, flowing and made up of five layers of digital photographs: the main image, two layers of textured wall colors...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Digital

Gas Lamp, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an oil painting the paper and tape is an illusion is called Trompe-l'Å“il The painting is signed and dated by the year and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. DENNI...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

Heart & Soul Opens No. 1 - Photorealistic Painting of Powerful Ocean Waves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steven Nederveen's art is a testament to the complex and ever-evolving relationship between humans and nature. His vivid nature scenes, often seemingly uplifting and idyllic, also reveal the darker aspects of our connection with the natural world. Through his work, Nederveen explores the dualities of our relationship with nature - the love and destruction that can coexist within us. His masterful use of color and light illuminates the beauty and mystery of natural environments such as oceans and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Lucky Packs
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Most mornings we wake up to a physical reality of sharp contrast and clear-cut edges. Defined outlines help us navigate everyday life and the world around us. But the blurry fringes ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Mixed Media, Oil

Amy Winehouse at the laundromat 20x24" print
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition 20x24" print of Amy Winehouse taken at a laundromat in London by Jake Chessum. Limited edition number 3/15 Jake recalls the session: “I travelled from NYC to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Giclée

FRAGILE II, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Ball covered with adhesive tape "FRAGILE" on a black background. symbolizing the planet. Several layers of paint on a fine canvas. Matt varnish :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This p...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

YES
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stunning in its simplicity and vibrancy, 'YES' is a contemporary still life oil painting by Elizabeth Barlow, who meticulously creates oil portraits and still life compositions that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

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Linen, Oil

Unrestrained
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery. Josep Borell was born in Alcoy (Alicante) on January 25th, 1969. He was born into a family without a tra...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Close Up Color Nature Photographic Print, "Flower" 2015
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original photographic print from Southern California artist Michal Greenboim. It is a close up color print that is 13" x 19" x 0.5" (HxLxD) and is edition 5 of 10. It is u...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Color

"Sea", Oleg Turchin, Oil on Canvas, 30x47, Photorealism Original Oil Seascape
Located in Dallas, TX
Oleg Turchin's "Sea" is an oil on canvas that measures 30" x 47". The painting is a beautiful photorealistic seascape of the blue and white ocean waves crashing in on a brown sandy beach on a stormy day. The artist's attention to detail, perspective, and refinement of the scene brings together a painting true to the scenery. The painting is not stretched at the moment but can be stretched and shipped within 3 days. Blending photorealism and surrealism, Oleg achieves a signature style of his own. The beauty of nature bursts off the canvas with vibrant life. Oleg Turchin is a Moldovan artist, born in 1964. He studied at the Sciusev children’s art...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

????, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Four silver balloons representing question marks on a black background; Painted with several layers of paint on a fine canvas, :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with a...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

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 Art

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Color

Snapshot Series No. 2 (Iris), photorealist colored pencil still life drawing
Located in New York, NY
David Morrison's freshly bloomed Magnolia and Iris drawings further his play with artifice and hyperrealism. Cream and rose-colored blossoms seem to jump boldly from their branches. ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Paper, Color Pencil

Rack Them Up, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Rack Them Up" is part of my Glitch series which combines realism that blends with digital aesthetics This series is based on photos that I made and combined with some graphic effec...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

No Way - black & white nude photograph - print on paper 18" x 24"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A black and white photograph of a perfect woman's buttocks and her handcuffed hands giving a finger. Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the artist. Paper size: 18" x 24" Image size: 15.5" x 24" Limited edition of 1000. Print #6 The artwork is furnished with certificate of authenticity, signed by artist with artist's name, edition number, edition limit, and other details. The most recent magazine publications: 2023 Edith Glamour Magazine (Canada) 2023 Fienfh Magazine (France) The photograph has been exhibited at: 2023 LA Art Show (Los Angeles, US) 2023 Beverly Hills Art Show (Beverly Hills, US) 2023 Roth & Taylor Gallery (Los Angeles, US) 2022 Spectrum (Miami, US) 2022 Beverly Hills Art Show (Beverly Hills, US) 2022 Art...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Close Up Nature Color Photographic Print, "Closing" 2015
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original photographic print from Southern California artist Michal Greenboim. It is a close up color print that is 13" x 19" x 0.5" (HxLxD) and is edition 5 of 10. It is u...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Color

Black and White Seascape of Los Angeles Crashing Wave, Contemporary Photograph
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive limited edition black and white giclée print, on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art matte paper. This series of black and white photographs captures the ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Emulsion, Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée

Lys roses (Pink lilies), Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Pink lilies and other flowers on a white background. Several layers of paint. Matt varnish :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenti...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Oil

Sweet Satisfaction
Located in Dallas, TX
The works of Mike Dargas elude a clear temporal distinction. Even if the representations can stand as indications of a contemporary Western zeitgeist, the images lose their temporal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Close Up Abstract Nature Color Photographic Print, "Salp" 2015
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original photographic print from Southern California artist Michal Greenboim. It is a close up color print that is 13" x 19" x 0.5" (HxLxD) and is edition 5 of 10. It is u...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Color

Close Up Figurative Color Photographic Print, "Running Away" 2017
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original photographic print from Southern California artist Michal Greenboim. It is a close up figurative color print that is 13" x 19" x 0.5" (HxLxD) and is edition 5 of ...
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2010s Photorealist Art

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Color

Photorealist art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist art 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 art 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, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Alex Sher, Gregory Block, Lowell Nesbitt, and Ian Hornak. 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 Photorealist art, so small editions measuring 0.79 inches across are also available. Prices for art 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 $585,000, while the average work sells for $2,404.

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