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Realist Art

REALIST STYLE

Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world. 

Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history. 

By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.

Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.

Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.

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Style: Realist
Landscape with church 24x36, oil/cardboard, 1952
Located in Riga, LV
Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV – 1991.11.I) Alfej Bromults received his first professional education at Tautas University under R. Suta, J. Bīne and G. Šķilters. From 1938 he studied in...
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1960s Realist Art

Materials

Oil

The Dance Large Antique Orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 19th Century
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The Painting is Signed Description: Fabbio Fabbi (1861-1946) was an Italian painter renowned for his Orientalist artworks and his ability to capture the beauty and allure of Eastern...
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Late 18th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Church Interior
By Ray Quigley
Located in Buffalo, NY
A modern illustration by American artist Ray Quigley depicting two men inside of a church.
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1950s Realist Art

Materials

Illustration Board, Gouache, Ink

"DUCK HUNT" MERGANSERS, DUCK CALL, SHOTGUN DATED 1889 FRAME 43 X 35 NEWCOMB
Located in San Antonio, TX
Edward Chalmers Leavitt (1842 - 1904) Rhode Island Artist Image Size: 36 x 28 Frame Size: 42.5 x 34.5 Newcomb Macklin Frame. Medium: Oil Dated 1889 "Duck Hunt" Mergansers Edward Chalmers Leavitt (1842 - 1904) Edward Chalmers Leavitt, artist, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, March 9, 1842, the son of Rev. Jonathan and Charlotte Esther (Stearns) Leavitt. His paternal ancestor was John Leavitt, who came to Massachusetts Bay in the first ship and settled in Hingham. On the maternal side, he is descended from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came to Plymouth in the Mayflower. Leavitt was educated in private schools in Providence, and at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire. During the Civil War in 1862 and 1863, he served in the navy on the U.S.S. Galena. In his profession of artist, Mr. Leavitt is especially noted as a painter of fruit, flowers and still life. He exhibited in the National Academy for several years and has made many successful exhibitions in Providence and Boston. He was a member of the Boston and Providence art clubs, and the Providence Press Club. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics his proclivities are mainly Republican. He has been twice married: first, May 19, 1877, to Ellen M. Fuller; and second, April 22, 1880, to Elizabeth S. Chace. Submitted November 2004 by Edward Bentley, Art Collector and Researcher from Lansing, Michigan. Source is the publication "Men of Progress: Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Leaders in Business and Professional Life from the State of Rhode Island." New England magazine. 1896. Edward C. Leavitt, born in 1842, has been described as "Providence, Rhode Island's leading still-life painter" in the late 19th Century. (Zellman 324) His teacher, James Morgan Lewin, was a prominent still-life painter in Fall River, Massachusetts, a neighboring town. Leavitt, a detailed, sharp-focused, realistic painter, was in love with texture and light, and was prolific and successful, painting a variety of still life subjects including flowers, fruit and even fish and dead game animals. His objects, including costly antiques and household decorative items, were often placed on ornamental, gleaming surfaces. He was a frequent exhibitor at the National Academy of Design in the 1870s and 1890s. The artist, who died in 1904, moved from a position of success and popularity to being ignored for many years until the publication of William H. Gerdts and Russell Burke's American Still-Life Painting in 1971. It is uncertain whether this disastrous loss of respect took place because Leavitt's work declined in quality during the last decade of his life, or because he was a victim of the periodic shifts in taste and fashion that afflict the arts. Sources: Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art Peter Hastings Falk, Editor, Who Was Who in American Art Biography from Roger King Fine Art Edward Leavitt was one of the leading still life artists of nineteenth century New England. He lived and worked in Providence, and studied with James Morgan Lewin, a leading painter of the Fall River School, which, in the late 19th Century, was one of the most important centers of still life painting. While Lewin branched out into other types of painting, Leavitt remained devoted to the art of the still life. His paintings are sharply focused, realistic, and carefully finished. Ornate objects such as urns, ewers, platters, cut glassware...
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1880s Realist Art

Materials

Oil

"Morning, Ayers Rock", Black & White Australia Landscape Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
Behold nature's stunning beauty in this black & white hand signed landscape photograph of beautiful Ayers Rock in Australia, showcasing the elegant curvatur...
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1980s Realist Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Winter Stream Snow Scene Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Stream An oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a winter stream caught by the light. The image measures 16 x 20 and 21.5 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

A necklace - Nude Female Portrait Oil Painting, Realistic, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Janusz Szpyt was born in 1960, he is a Polish painter. He graduated from the Graphic design faculty and painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. 1983 onward, he became the m...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Love Being Hitched" (2019) By Lindsey Bittner Graham, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Love Being Hitched" (2019) by Lindsey Bittner Graham is an original handmade oil painting that depicts a horse drawn carriage in a snowy landscape. This Painting measures at 30.5 x ...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Misty Scottish landscape, Border Terrier, dog and horses in a charming narrative
Located in Charleston, US
Scottish artist, David McEwen's oil painting of a Border Terrier dog and horse, "The Runaways" is a masterfully painted narration of Phillip, a dog, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

Sacelle male, de la cote de Coromandel /// Ornithology Martinet Bird Animal Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: François-Nicolas Martinet (French, 1731-1800) Title: "Sacelle male, de la cote de Coromandel" (Plate 949) Portfolio: Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux *Signed by Martinet in the...
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1770s Realist Art

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor, Laid Paper, Intaglio

"Williamsburg Bridge" oil painting, realist, iconic build, lower east side NYC
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Williamsburg Bridge" is a collaborative realist painting by Stephen Bauman & Steven Forster. It depicts the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City at sunset. The painting shows the bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Ship Leaving the Bay at Sunrise French Seascape 18th century Rococo Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Attributed Charles François Grenier de Lacroix or Charles - François Lacroix de Marseille (1700 - 1782) as signed lower left on the stone “Lacroix”. The scene of the departure of nobles on a ship, somewhere among the Mediterranean landscapes at sunrise. Lacroix's sense of color and attention to detail are particularly impressive: the sea is calm, the sun is rising and as a soft pink hue begins to emerge in the clouds, the morning haze has not yet cleared and the air is clear and clean, large ship...
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Late 18th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Rural Scene with Horses, Farm Workers & Thatched Cottage in English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Rural Scene with Horses, Farm Workers & Thatched Cottage in the English Countryside by British Artist, Chris Howells (1947-2013) Art measures 24 x 16 inches Rural Landscape showin...
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1980s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Siegfried and the Bear
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Exhibitions William Stout: South Pasadena and Nordic Myths at The Raymond, Pasadena, CA, November 2, 20Provenance Acquire...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Contemporary portrait "Full Moon"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captivates with its blend of cultural and surreal elements. The central figure, a poised woman in a traditional East Asian kimono, radiates elegance through intricate fl...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Almazan Realistic Still Life pastel Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting virtual frame MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romantic an...
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Late 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"White eagle. A keen eye." Original Oil Painting by Lilya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The paintings are drawn with acrylic on the hardboard (back side made of the double cardboard). Acrylic paints are used to create the painting on canvas animals and ecology. A cruci...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic

Days End - contemporary, realism, forest, landscape, oil on board
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As the light falls towards the end of the day, the forest grows ever darker. This moody, serene landscape is by Ciba Karisik. Known for his highly realistic work, the artist has capt...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Winter Snow Scene Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Wonderland oil/canvas 14 x 18 unframed An oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a beautifully backlit winter woodland inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

Tiberias from the Walls: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Tiberias from the Walls, Saffet (Safed) in the Distance" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1841. The lithographs were prepared by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) from drawings and paintings by Roberts. The resultant large folio editions of 'The Holy Land' and 'Egypt & Nubia' are considered among the greatest lithographically illustrated works issued in the 19th century. This page from Roberts' 19th century publication includes a half-folio hand-colored lithograph of a view of the town of Tiberias and with the town of Safed on the hill in the distance. They lie along the Sea of Galilee...
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1840s Realist Art

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Lithograph

OLD MASTER W . THORNLEY OIL PAINTING High Quality 19th CENTURY Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD MASTER W . THORNLEY OIL PAINTING High Quality 19th CENTURY Gold Gilt Frame OLD MASTER LARGE OIL PAINTING 19th Century NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH HISTORY “Very ...
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Late 19th Century Realist Art

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Oil

THE NEW MODEL . Vicente Romero Redon Spanish contemporary artist
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Vicente Romero Redondo was born in Madrid as the eldest of four sons. Due to the work of his father, he grew up in many different towns all over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Pastel

Anne Wolff, "Irad Ortiz", Horse Racing Jockey Rose Silks Portrait Oil on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing painting "Irad Ortiz" by artist Anne Wolff is a 24x18 original oil painting on canvas. Featured is the back view of famous jockey Irad Ortiz on horseback. He is ...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Batumi. 1987, paper, watercolor, 18x30.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Batumi. 1987, paper, watercolor, 18x30.5 cm The watercolor painting portrays a landscape scene of Batumi, a city in Georgia. The artist skillfully uses watercolor techniques to depi...
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1980s Realist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Hands, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
This piece is painted on a plywood panel. Two wood sticks are applied on it and a wool yellow thread is stretched among them. Other features: Medium & materials: oil on wood pa...
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2010s Realist Art

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Oil

Bust of a young woman / - Beauty of youth -
Located in Berlin, DE
Anonymous, Bust of a young woman, c. 1900, artificial marble and gray onyx marble. 37 cm (height) x 37 cm (width) x 22 cm (depth), weight 17.2 kg. Signed “GURRINI” on the reverse. -...
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Early 1900s Realist Art

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Marble

Angry Father, family sculpture in bronze
Located in Greenwich, CT
A lively and important work that would bring animation to any interior. Though he has been called “the world’s best public sculptor,” by art critic Ken Johnson, Tom Otterness’ playfu...
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1980s Realist Art

Materials

Bronze

Hana
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hana" 1982 Is an original lithograph by renown Navajo artist Rudolph Carl Gorman, 1932-2005. It is signed, dated and numbered 199/250 in pencil by the artist. With the blind stamp of the artist and printer. The image size is 19.5 x 26 inches, the sheet size is 22 x 30 inches, framed size is 33 x 41 inches. Custom framed in a dark wood frame, with fabric matting. the artwork is in excellent condition, the frame is in very good condition, it has minor restorations, barely visible. About the artist: Born in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona and raised in a hogan on the Navajo Reservation, R.C. Gorman became one of the Southwest's best known late 20th-century artists. His signature works were Navajo women in a variety of poses. Many persons have been fascinated by the fact that he, an Indian artist, became famous in the white man's world with some calling him the "Picasso of Indian artists". Of this kind of attention, he said: "I wish people would quit pushing my being Indian. The only time I was interviewed as If I were a normal person was by the Jewish Press in Tucson. It was the first time I felt international and almost white". (Samuels 222) His parents were Carl Nelson...
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Late 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the Tortoise-shell Butterfly and Privet Hawk Moth, which is plate 2 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aure...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Art

Materials

Engraving

Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Description: Fabio Fabbi: A Master of Orientalist Intrigue The painting is signed on the bottom left side. Fabio Fabbi, an esteemed Italian artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emerged as a prominent figure within the Orientalist art movement. Born in Rome in 1861, Fabbi’s passion for capturing the exotic and mysterious landscapes and cultures of the East would define his artistic career and leave an indelible mark on the art world. Fabbi’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, where he developed a deep appreciation for classical techniques and aesthetics. However, it was his encounters with Orientalist themes and subjects that ignited his imagination and set him on a path to becoming a renowned master of Orientalist art. One of Fabbi’s most captivating works, “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard,” stands as a testament to his exceptional talent for depicting scenes of intrigue and sensuality within the luxurious settings of the Ottoman Empire. This mesmerizing painting invites viewers into the opulent world of a harem, where a group of beautiful women gracefully gather in a sunlit courtyard. Fabbi’s brushwork skillfully captures the vibrant colors, exquisite textiles, and intricate architectural details that define the environment. In “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard,” Fabbi delves into the alluring realm of the harem, exploring the interplay between power, desire, and secrecy. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures the expressions and body language of the women, evoking a sense of mystery and sensuality. The play of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the composition, further immersing viewers in the rich atmosphere of the scene. Fabbi’s ability to weave narratives within his artworks sets him apart. “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard” not only showcases his technical skill but also tells a story—a glimpse into a hidden world that fascinates and captivates. Through his artistry, Fabbi offers a nuanced portrayal of Eastern culture, emphasizing the beauty and complexity that lie beneath the surface. Throughout his career, Fabio Fabbi gained recognition and admiration for his Orientalist works. His paintings were exhibited in prominent galleries across Europe, where audiences marveled at his ability to transport them to distant lands and evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue. Fabbi’s talent for capturing the essence of Orientalist themes and his exquisite attention to detail earned him a place among the most respected artists of his time. Fabio Fabbi’s legacy lives on through his remarkable artworks. His ability to portray the mysteries and allure of the East continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. “Harem Girls in the Palace Courtyard” exemplifies Fabbi’s mastery of the Orientalist genre, inviting viewers to step into a world of beauty, enchantment, and hidden desires. His paintings exhibited at prestigious venues in Turin and Milan. Knighted in the Order of the Crown of Italy in 1892. Notable works include the Sacred Heart...
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19th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Lust for Life" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Fox
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "Lust for Life" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a fox in a red velvet suit licking his chops in a forma...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

"Flowers in Goblet" - still-life realist oil painting, bud roses in 3 glasses
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Flowers in Goblet" is an oil painting by Steven J. Levin. Painted in the realist style, this still-life depicts a grouping of flowers in a glass goblet full of water. Small pink bud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vermont Winter, Vermont, Estate Edition, Winter Landscape Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vermont Winter, Vermont, Estate Edition, Winter Landscape Photograph This 1960s winter landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features students from Sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Lambda

"The Disciples" (2023) by Deb Komitor, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"The Disciples" by Deb Komitor (United States) is a handmade oil painting depicting 3 owls perched in a tree. The piece is on a cradled board with the painting continuing on the side...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

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Oil, Board

Portrait of Young Man
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Outstanding male portrait by 20th-century American artist, Vito Tomasello. Portrait of a young man, 1963 Pencil on paper, sheet measures 18 x 24 inches. Crease running diagonally....
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1960s Realist Art

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Paper, Pencil

Winter sunset Watercolor painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Watercolor painting of winter with bright rays of the setting sun. Deep snow shadows, a winter forest in the rays of the sun, a snow-covered forest path - the interior painting with ...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Study of a Butterfly, Watercolour on Silk Applied to Handmade Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
One from a set of four watercolours of butterflies on silk, applied to handmade paper, with hand cut edges, by French artist La Roche Laffitte. (The other 3 items are available separately) A beautifully observed and detailed study of a butterfly painted...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Art

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Silk, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Carbon Pencil, Gouache

"Yearling Black Bear, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Susan McDonnell's (U.S. based) "Yearling Black Bear" is an original, handmade watercolor and gouache painting of a young bear peeking behind a tree. The painting is 11 x 15" and with the frame it is 15.37 x 19.87". Artist bio: Susan McDonnell is a realist painter who has recently moved back to Minnesota after living in Southern California for 30 years. Her paintings are narratives inspired by her observations of wild animals in their natural habitats. Albrecht Dürer and Otto Marseus van Schrieck...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

'I Might Have Been Mistaken/Tornado Landscape, ' by Mark Gilmore, Oil on Paper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 40"x 32" oil and prismacolor on paper landscape painting, ' I Might Have Been Mistaken,' by Mark Gilmore, depicts dark storm clouds hovering ...
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Color Pencil, Paper

"The Family Hearth" - Turn of the Century Cozy Interior Figurative Scene
By Charles Everett Johnson
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming turn-of-20th Century interior painting that takes the viewer back to simpler times with grandmother, grandfather, mother sewing and a young girl playing with her greyhound a...
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Early 1900s Realist Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Horse In Front Of The Barn 19th Century Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Horse in front of the barn. 19th Century English by Edward John Hoy signed, dated 1899. Beautiful custom (Richard Tobey) gilt wood frame, canvas 18x24 ...
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1890s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Truth-Soul. Portrait, figurative girl, butterfly, vertical, watercolor on canvas
Located in Oslo, NO
This poetic work of art was painted on canvas with watercolors and impregnated with a special composition - “liquid watercolor paper”. "I wrote a poem (in Russian) that encodes the ...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Watercolor

Winter Snow Scene Contemporary Bucks Co Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases the Bucks County Uhlerstown Lock in winter. The image measures 20 x 24 and 27.5 x 31 fram...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

"Sailing Across the Atlantic" Realist Oil Painting on Board Panel of Sailboat
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy finds his inspiration in moments of quiet and solitude. Where he finds himself one with the sea and the sky and the tranquil world which he freely escapes to. Trained from an early age by his father Albert Nemethy, a world-renowned painter known best for his large scale steamer boats, George found...
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Late 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Board

The Music Professor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a magnificent early oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010.) The Professor, is an original oil on paper, laid on panel, estate stamped, painted in 1935, currently unframed with an image dimension of 20 x 16 inches, beautiful original condition, acquired directly from the personal collection of the artist. This is among the earliest work of Robert McIntosh, painted in a master level classical style. Please contact our West Hollywood gallery...
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1930s Realist Art

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Oil

Jug And Plums - modern realism still life fruit room oil painting artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Martha Nairn was born in rural Pennsylvania in 1955, where h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

''Red Chillies” Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of Red Chillies
Located in Utrecht, NL
During his successful career as a goldsmith the desire to paint grew on Dutch artist René Smoorenburg (1954). The attention to detail, which was of great importance in his work as a ...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

I'll Find You Later- original modern impressionism cityscape London painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. David Wilson’s I’ll Find You Later portrays the quiet grandeu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Antique Map of The City of Rome by Sebastian Münster, 1549
Located in New York, NY
Sebastian Münster (German, 1488-1552) LA SITUATION DE LA VILLE DE ROME Antique Map of Rome, 1549 Possibly printed in 1964 Print on paper Publisher:...
Category

1960s Realist Art

Materials

Woodcut

The coast 1969, watercolor on paper, 20.5x28.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The coast 1969, watercolor on paper, 20.5x28.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many mili...
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1960s Realist Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Sundance Upon the Sea, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Sundance Upon the Sea" by Leigh Ann Van Fossan (United States) is a handmade landscape painting that is unframed, but ready to hang.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

Orange Female Figurative Art Impressionist Florence Academy Figurative Oil
Located in Houston, TX
Painted from a sketch from life, a nude, female figure sits with an orange cloth draped around her shoulders. Ramiro places the figure on a pedestal, draped in white linens. The fig...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'A Black Cat Jumps to an Empty Tune, ' by Mark Gilmore, Oil Painting on Paper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 42" x 34" landscape painting by Mark Gilmore features a rural scene of a hillside field and an emerging tornado hidden behind a moving rainsto...
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Color Pencil

Sleeping Nude Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Drawing of a sleeping nude woman by S. LeDrew (20th Century). Signed "S. LeDREW" in the lower right corner. Presented in a double mat of dark red and whi...
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Paper, Conté

Stanczyk-original figurative bronze jester sculpture-artwork-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. This evocative bronze sculpture presents Stańczyk, the iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Bronze

Campanula - original impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Campanula" is a stunning exploration of depth and delicacy, featuring three graceful bluebell stalks in crisp focus against a lush, blurred meadow. The vibrant blue petals are the f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large Silver Gelatin Photograph Russian USSR Soviet Parade Yuri Gagarin Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Yuri Gagarin Meeting Workers at Foundry Stankolit, depicting the famous Russian cosmonaut (Moscow, 1961) Gelatin silver print, matte finish, date of printing unknown. Provenance: acquired from the estate of photographer Samariy Gurariy...
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20th Century Realist Art

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Silver Gelatin

Small Oil of Mother and Child, Jack Russell Terriers, on Lush Green Grass
Located in Charleston, US
"A Pair of Jack Russells" a charming dog painting of two Jack Russell Terriers, a mother and her puppy who is resting his head on mom, posing on lush green grass is by renowned sporting artist Henry Koehler. The artist is known for his distinctive small paintings which catch one's eye and greet viewers with a friendly, 'Hello' (as described by a British royal who considers Koehler's works to be his friends). The Jack Russell Terrier dog painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Realist art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Realist 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, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Slim Aarons, Michael Budden, Daniel Pollera, and Su Yu. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Realist art, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.

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