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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
New Hope Canal, Bucks County PA
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Norris Rahming (1886-1959). New Hope Canal, Bucks CO. PA., 1944. Watercolor on paper, image measures 14.75 x 19.5 inches; measures 22 x 26 inches in original frame. Signed lower righ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Art

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Watercolor

Belvedere
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Belvedere" c. 1970 is a color etching on wove paper by noted Austrian artist Robert Kasimir, 1914-2002. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower center by the ar...
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Late 20th Century Realist Art

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Etching

Great Tit, bird, Watercolor Art Handmade Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
1 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Year: 2022 Style: Realism, Subject: Great Tit...
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2010s Realist Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Scultura in marmo italiana ritratto di fanciulla religiosa del XIX secolo
Located in Florence, IT
Il busto marmoreo, datato 1890, appartiene alla sua età adulta, nello specifico all’ultimo anno della sua vita, quando era molto richiesto e aveva uno studio molto prolifico a Firenz...
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1890s Realist Art

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Marble

Vedutist Italian painter - Early 20th century landscape painting - View Trieste
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (early 20th century) - Trieste, view of Miramare Castle with the Italian flag. 35.5 x 50 cm without frame, 42.5 x 56.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas...
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Early 20th Century Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Interior - XXI Century, contemporary oil painting, Light & shadow contrasts
By Ilona Sapka
Located in Warsaw, PL
ILONA SAPKA studied at the School of Applied Arts, "Schola Posnaniensis" in Poznan. She received her diploma from the Faculty of Painting in the studio of stained glass led by prof. ...
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Early 2000s Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Serene Mountain Lake Scene"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
19th-Century Landscape Painting – Serene Mountain Lake Scene Artist: Unidentified Period: 19th Century Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: Framed: 31 x 35 cm ...
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19th Century Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

A View from La Jolla
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Description Winner of the Impressionist Award of Excellence, Master Signature Category Exhibited Oil Painters of America...
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2010s Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Slim Aarons 'Lounging in Verbier' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss Alps, 1964: This landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features holiday-makers taking in the sunset on a white snowy mountain top in Verbier, Switzerland in 1964. In classic snowscape of midcentury glamour, winter travelers dressed in 1960s ski fashion relax on colorful red, yellow, and green sun loungers, viewing the blue and white Swiss Alps mountain peaks in the background. This is an estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Verbier Vacation Slim Aarons Estate Edition Chromogenic Lambda print Modern printing from original transparency Captured 1964 (printed later) Certificate of Authenticity included Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate Collector will receive the next number in the edition Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate. This is a genuine Slim Aarons Estate photograph, estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. We are pleased to offer this vibrant photograph, printed by the Slim Aarons estate. It is part of the estate's only official limited run, of 150. Estate stamp embossed on recto, hand numbered in ink on recto, with certificate of authenticity from the estate (not a secondary gallery licensing from the estate). Increasingly heralded for his influence, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) made a career out of photographing "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places." Aarons is known for his iconic images of Hollywood glamour and luxurious people, places and lifestyles. Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. Slim Aarons is noted for his documentation of the Beautiful People over 50 years, encompassing high society, celebrity, aristocracy, and the jet set. He was born and raised in New York City and New Jersey and later New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager. At the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was later appointed official photographer at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During World War II he served as an army combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photojournalist, first based in Hollywood, then Rome, then New York. His photographs appeared in many magazines, including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Look, Venture, and Travel & Leisure. His first book A Wonderful Time (1974) is considered a classic. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Visual Description: In one of Slim Aarons most popular and iconic series, bright, colorful notes of red, yellow, blue and green punctuate the clean white snow, with majestic peaks in the background. In the foreground, holiday-goers, lounge in a perfect vintage moment of casual winter glamour. Snowy mountaintops rise in the background. Verbier is a stunning mountain and winter ski destination in the Swiss Alps, known for its notoriously challenging slopes as well as its famous apres-ski scene. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Internal: Vintage Verbier, Vintage Ski Photography...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

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Lambda

"Archaic and Prayer" (2022) By Kazuya Ushioda, Oil and Impasto Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kazuya Ushioda's (Japan Based) "Archaic Prayer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a young woman dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, looking stoically at the vi...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Rare Hand Colored "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683
Located in Soquel, CA
Rare Engraving "Cabane Des Hold, Terres Artiques, Fig CII," 1st edition "Description de l’Univers, page 281 This rare image depicts the Willem Barentsz expedition of 1597 to Novaya Zemlya, Russia. The engraving, with later hand-coloring, shows the cabin and ship of the Dutch arctic expedition of Barentsz on Novaya Zemlya (Nova Zembla), with the party being attacked (and in some cases apparently eaten) by bears and wolves. Dutch explorer, Willem Barentsz, reached the west coast of Novaya Zemlya in 1594, and in a subsequent expedition of 1596 rounded the northern point and wintered on the northeast coast. Barentsz died during the expedition, and may have been buried on the northern island. This artwork is a page from a book by 17th century cartographer and engineer, Allain Manesson Mallet (French, 1630-1706), "Description de L'Univers, contenant les differents systêmes du monde, les cartes générals et particulières de la géographie ancienne et modern." Paris: Denys Thierry, 1683. Presented in an cream colored mat. Text on verso shown in images. Mat Size: 11.5"H x 9.07"W Paper Size: 8.25"H x 5.44"W Image Size: 5.63"H x 3.75"W Alain Manesson Mallet (French, 1630-1706) was a 17th century cartographer and military engineer. He started his career as a musketeer in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He later served under Alfonso VI, King of Portugal...
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1680s Realist Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Eternal Venice: Antique Landscape Oil Painting of The Floating City
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of "Eternal Venice," an Antique Landscape Oil Painting delicately presented on an Oval Convex Wood Frame measuring 27.5" x 39". This masterful...
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Early 20th Century Realist Art

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Wood, Oil

"In My Dreams I Can Fly, " Sculpture
Located in Denver, CO
Bill Starke's "In My Dreams I Can Fly" is a limited edition, cast and patinated aluminum sculpture created by Bill Starke depicting a male figure free falling through the air. ( 3/99 ) Note: Images 4 and 5 depict additional available patinas. About the artist: Human beings interacting, colliding, cooperating, striving, & achieving are the themes I wish to portray in my sculptures. My observations on the human condition are meant to be both humorous and thought provoking. Bill Starke's "Free Man" is everything that good art should be: technically superb, brilliantly composed, emotionally powerful and visually arresting... like George Stubbs, the 18th century English...
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2010s Realist Art

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Other Medium

Bottle Bag (Lady Selborne, Pretoria, South Africa)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Tshidiso Andrew Motjuoadi (1935-1968) Bottle Bag (A Penny for a Bottle). 1963. Ink on handmade paper laid down on plywood board, panel measures 20.5 x 28.75 inches. Signed and dated ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Art

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Ink, Archival Paper

"Glow Up" contemporary realist white flowers & green leaves on black background
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Glow Up" is a contemporary realist white flowers & green leaves on black background. Maryann Lucas lives and works in Sag Harbor. She is primarily self-taught but has also received...
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2010s Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Yellow Hair Sioux", John Berry, Native American Indians, Oil/Canvas, 60x36 in.
Located in Dallas, TX
John Berry is a well-known English artist who painted portraits of the royal family. During his career, he discovered Edward Curtis's photographs of Native Americans and became awestruck by the strength and power each portrait held. He studied them in-depth and became an expert in depicting the Native American lifestyle and portraits. This painting entitled "Yellow Hair Sioux" is an original oil on canvas painting measuring 60x36 in. This is a portrait of chief Yellow Hair of the Sioux Tribe. Chief Yellow Hair, a Native American Rosebud Sioux is holding a sword, with a feathered headdress, a leather and fringe shirt...
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1990s Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Beautiful Light, A Good Sailing Day Oil painting by Michael Budden Seascape Boat
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
A Good Sailing Day oil/panel 13.5 x 23.75 framed An oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a unique comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

"Venetian scene", 19th Century oil on canvas laid on cardboard by Antonio Reyna
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTONIO REYNA MANESCAU Spanish, 1859 - 1937 VENETIAN SCENE signed & located "A. Reyna, Venezia" (lower right) oil on canvas laid on cardboard 8 ...
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Early 1900s Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

"Giana (Fibonacci Revisited)" (2019) By Fred Wessel, Egg Tempera Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Fred Wessel's "Giana (Fibonacci Revisted)" is a stunning egg tempera painting on gold leaf. Created in 2019, this piece depicts a young woman, looking inquisitively over her shoulder...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Architectura Curiosa Nova, Chalice Garden Fountain
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
George Andreas Böckler, 'Chalice Garden Fountain', antique copperplate engraving, 1664, from the book 'Architectura Curiosa Nova'. A fine, richly inked ...
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1660s Realist Art

Materials

Engraving

Signed Unknown Vintage Fruit Still Life of Oranges, Lemon, and Nuts
Located in Buffalo, NY
Signed vintage fruit still life of oranges, lemon, and nuts. Mystery artist, signed illegibly lower right. Oil on board, framed.
Category

1940s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

"Cows at Rest in Front of the Barn" Michael Therkildsen (Danish, 1850 - 1925)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Cows at Rest in Front of the Barn" Michael Therkildsen (Danish, 1850 - 1925) Oil on canvas 9 x 14 3/4 (15 3/4 x 21 1/4 frame) inches Signed lower left The son of farmer Hans Micha...
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Early 20th Century Realist Art

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Canvas, Oil

At The Edge Of The Ocean, Original painting, Seascape, Ocean, Nature, Coastal
Located in Deddington, GB
At The Edge of The Ocean is a beautiful realist seascape oil painting, measuring 30 x 30 inches (approx 76 x 76cm). The viewer is looking directly out to sea from the standpoint of t...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Horizon Aglow - original impressionism landscape painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
“Horizon Aglow” by Harry Brioche is a stunning original oil painting that radiates serenity and subtle grandeur. In this aerial landscape, the artist captures a rare moment when the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

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Oil, Board

"Meditation" Dutch Woman Sewing Interior Genre Home scene Fruit Flowers on Table
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Bernard de Hoog was born in Amsterdam in 1866. He studied under J.F. Hulk and J.C. van Essen at the Quellinus School in Amsterdam. Mainly a genre and portrait painter, he occupies a distinguished place among the masters of Dutch modernism. He was associated with The Hague School, primarily a movement of realism, a reaction against Romanticism. He lived and worked in Laren, Haarlem, Bussum, and The Hague enjoying much commercial success. His paintings were readily exported to the United State, Canada, and England. De Hoog advocated the simple country life and produced many endearing interior scenes inspired by compassion for the impoverished existence of the Dutch peasantry. Set within a quiet domestic interior space, our painting catches a meditative moment of a woman in the midst of her sewing. A large window illuminates this intimate interior. de Hoog’s delicate brushwork captures the sunlight reflected in the woman’s red dress...
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Late 19th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alexander III Bridge and the banks of the Seine Oil on canvas, 55x81 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Alexander III Bridge and the banks of the Seine Oil on canvas, 55x81 cm Gustave Madelain (1867-1944) Landscape painter, Gustave Madelain was born in...
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Early 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Fishermans Fight Study #2" oil painting, men hauling a boat in stormy seas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"The Fisherman' Fight Study #2" is the second of two studies done by the artist, Rolf Hellem, in preparation for his larger multi-figure composition, "The Fisherman's Fight" 27.6" x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Paper, Oil, Panel

"Festive bouquet"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This painting was inspired by a beautiful festive bouquet. The lightness and feeling of the holiday is determined by the brightness of colors and textured brushstrokes. Perfect for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Untitled" - Oil Painting of Nude Reclining Female Figure
By Rebecca Venn
Located in Denver, CO
Rebecca Venn's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas paper that depicts a nude female model laying on her back. This is ...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil

Act. 1979. Oil on cardboard, 96x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Act. 1979. Oil on cardboard, 96x70 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to R.Suta, J. Bine and G. Skilt...
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1970s Realist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

"Nameless Grace" (2022) By Alexandra Manukyan, Traditional Female Oil Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Alexandra Manukyan presents "A Heart Asunder" an exquisite oil on linen on wooden panel from 2022.This piece captures a fusion of traditional Armenian aesthetics with contemporary po...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

"The King's Prey" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Owl
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "The King's Prey" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an owl with a bejeweled gold crown perched atop a mossy tree stump with a charming l...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil

Del Bourree Bach, "Summerhill", 12x24 Rural Red Country Barn Landscape Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Summerhill", is a 12x24 acrylic painting on board by artist Del Bourree Bach featuring quiet rural landscape. The moon slowly begins to r...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Winnie the Pooh - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realistic Girl Portrait
Located in Salzburg, AT
KAMIL LISEK (born in 1980) Studied under the guidance of prof. Maciej Świeszewski at the faculty of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated with distinction obta...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antoine Louis-Barye "Walking Lion" Antique Engraving by Firmin Gillot ca. 1870
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Walking Lion" Antoine Louis-Barye (France, 1775-1895) Antique Engraving by Firmin Gillot Circa. 1870 11 1/3 x 7 3/4 (21 3/8 x 17 1/2 frame) inches This is "Walking Lion," along with "Walking Tiger...
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1870s Realist Art

Materials

Black and White

"Emerald Anchor, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Emerald Anchor," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the green shore of land that casts a reflection of its emeral...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fresh, Juicy Lemons-original still life impressionism painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is framed, signed & currently available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery. Bursting with energy and vibrancy, Fresh, Juicy Lemons captures the ze...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

"Pistoia Street" by Christopher Clark, Original Oil Painting, Italian Cityscape
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Pistoia Street" is an original, hand made oil and acrylic painting that depicts a brightly lit city street. Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers himself a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art technique, with much inspiration from 19th Century art and the Impressionist Movement. Christopher lived in Italy for a time, immersing himself in Italian culture and art, which continues to influence his painting. His fan base has grown considerably since his return to the US, gaining the attention of Lucasfilm and Marvel Fine Art, which both signed him as an officially licensed artist in 2016. Other clients include George Lucas, Major League Baseball, Louisville Slugger, and Fender Guitars. Christopher’s painting skills are not his only talent in the arts. He has won several national swing dance championship competitions, and also studies tango and blues dancing. He has played guitar since the age of 12, and during his time as lead guitarist for a rock band, he opened for Blue Oyster Cult and Eddie Money...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

“Summer Idyll”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautifully executed original oil on canvas painting by the well known Canadian artist, Danielle Richard. Signed by the artist lower left. Condition...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New York City Winter Oil Painting Fifth Avenue Flags St Patricks Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter On Fifth Avenue, St Patrick's, is an oil painting on linen by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases the bustling life on Fifth Avenue in NYC above t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

Half Length Portrait of Mr. Robertson of Edinburgh
Located in Miami, FL
Half Length Portrait of Mr. Robertson Sir. Henry Raeburn ( Scottish 1756 - 1823 ) Half Length Portrait of Mr. Robertson 29x 24 Purchased, J Leger & Son,...
Category

18th Century Realist Art

Materials

Oil

White And Pink Peonies in The Window
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
White And Pink Peonies Still Life Oil Painting, framed. canvas size 23.5x31 framed 28.5x36 Zbigniew Kopania, artist painter, cinematographer, born December 21, 1949, in Łódź Poland. ...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Grapes, wine with blood orange and white bowl, Original painting, Still life art
Located in Deddington, GB
Grapes, wine with blood orange and white bowl is an original oil painting by Kate Verrion. Kate’s photographic style gives her work an intricacy rarely found. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Board, Paper, Oil

"Bird's Nest, 2 Eggs" by Thane Gorek, Original, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's (US based) "Bird's Nest, 2 Eggs" is an original, handmade mixed media painting that depicts two baby blue eggs tucked in together in a bird's nest of twigs that resides...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Board

"Tropical flowers"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Inspired by the beauty of the Frangipani bloom, I decided to paint these exotic flowers, incredibly beautiful.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Country Lane in Wintertime with Winter Sun through the Trees by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Country Lane in Wintertime with Winter Sun through the Trees by 20th Century British Artist, Tony Wooding (Born 1969) Art measures 30 x 16 inches Frame mea...
Category

1990s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Long Walk Home". Orientalist Gouache and Watercolor on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century orientalist watercolour on paper by Aiveill, signed bottom right. In art history, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction ...
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Ocean Beach Seascape Oil Painting Children Playing Michael Budden Summer Play
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Summer Play, Sailboats and the Jetty 6 x 8 unframed, 9.75 x 11.75 framed Summer Play is a study oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Shepherd Boy with Dog late 19th Century Framed Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
This young shepherd clearly didn't want to pose for the artist, but something caught his attention, and in this expression and look, the artist masterfully depicted the whole range o...
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Hotel Olden, Gstaad, Estate Edition, Urban Landscape Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1960s urban photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features people carrying their skis past the Hotel Olden in Gstaad, 1961. This is an estate stamped...
Category

1960s Realist Art

Materials

Lambda

Maine Harbor Sunset
Located in Milford, NH
A fine luminous Maine harbor scene by contemporary American artist William R. Davis (1952-). Davis was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, and grew up in Hyannis Port where he took sa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fortification, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Che Leviathan (US based) "Fortification" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a brown horse in profile, with thick black mane and a black a...
Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

Plow Field at Dawn in Mountain Landscape 18th Century Antique Large Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
The painting captures a serene moment on the foothill plateau, just as the day is beginning to wake up. The mountains are still wrapped in a soft blanket of morning fog, giving the s...
Category

Late 18th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Australian Rolling Waves, Nautical Triptych of Vigorous Coast, Large Seascape
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 Realist Art

Materials

Emulsion, Lithograph, Paper

Rural Mountain Scene with Sheep in Ireland by Post War Modern Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Rural Mountain Scene with Sheep in Ireland by Post War Modern Irish Artist, David Overend. Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame measures 25 x 21 inches ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

La Sugerencia (The Suggestion) - Surreal River Scene with Crystal Clear Water
Located in Chicago, IL
Cuban born “Pozas” is a self-educated artist. After completing his studies in Electrical Engineering, he abandoned his career to dedicate himse...
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2010s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Linen

Moments of Reflection Depicting a Woman Sitting by the Fire, Original Oil Paint
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to present a captivating painting by the artist Sam Uhrdin (1886-1964). This beautiful artwork depicts a woman from Dalarna, sitting in front of a warm, glowing fire. The entire painting is bathed in a soft, radiant light, particularly illuminating her face and traditional white/red attire. The woman appears contemplative, lost in thought, perhaps thinking of someone dear to her heart. She is depicted in a kitchen, taking a moment to relax after a day's chores in her home. Sam Uhrdin's artistic journey began in the early 1900s, he traveled to Stockholm in 1903 to further continue his studies in painting. He worked as a painter during the day and attended various evening schools in the evenings. In 1906, he journeyed to America to work as a sign painter, but he mainly ended up working as an upholsterer. Returning to Leksand in 1909 via London and Paris, his artistic talent gained recognition, and with the help of some patrons, he began studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1911, occasionally attending Althin's painting school in Stockholm. Financial circumstances cut his study time short, and his skill as a portrait painter earned him numerous portrait commissions, which further occupied his time. In 1921, Uhrdin received a scholarship from the Royal Academy, enabling him to embark on a study trip in 1922 to the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, which he had to cut short due to his wife's illness. He later visited places like Spain and Portugal. Uhrdin's breakthrough came with his portrait of the former Prime Minister Nils Edén, which he executed in 1919. In 1921, he portrayed the participants of the Swedish Academy. Among other representatives of official Sweden captured by Uhrdin were Gustav V, Manne Siegbahn, Ludvig Stavenow, and bishops Gottfrid and Einar Billing. In 1932, he held a solo exhibition at Konstnärshuset in Stockholm, and he participated in various exhibitions, including the Swedish Artists' Association in Stockholm in 1917, Swedish Art at Valand-Chalmers in Gothenburg in 1923, Dalarna Artists displayed at Liljevalchs Konsthall in 1936, and the National Museum's traveling exhibition "Barnet i konsten" (Children in Art...
Category

1940s Realist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning fog. 1975., cardboard, oil, 49x69 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Morning fog. 1975., cardboard, oil, 49x69 cm Realistic early morning landscape in the village with haystacks in the fog Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first profession...
Category

1970s Realist Art

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

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