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"Lobstermen in Gloucester, Mass." Lionel Reiss WPA Social Realism Fishermen
"Lobstermen in Gloucester, Mass." Lionel Reiss WPA Social Realism Fishermen

"Lobstermen in Gloucester, Mass." Lionel Reiss WPA Social Realism Fishermen

By Lionel S. Reiss

Located in New York, NY

Lionel S. Reiss (1894 - 1988) Lobstermen in Gloucester, Massachusetts, circa 1943 Watercolor on paper Sight 17 1/2 x 23 inches Signed lower left Provenance: Private Collection, Las ...

Category

1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'A Morning in May' — Ashcan School Social Realism, New York City
'A Morning in May' — Ashcan School Social Realism, New York City

'A Morning in May' — Ashcan School Social Realism, New York City

By Reginald Marsh

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Reginald Marsh, 'A Morning in May', etching, 1936, edition 100 (Whitney, 1969), Sasowsky 169. Unsigned as published; numbered '89/100' in pencil. A superb, richly-inked impression, ...

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1930s Ashcan School Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

"Lay Down Your Swords" Oil Painting, Social Realism, Horses, Cavalry, 24x12 inch
"Lay Down Your Swords" Oil Painting, Social Realism, Horses, Cavalry, 24x12 inch

"Lay Down Your Swords" Oil Painting, Social Realism, Horses, Cavalry, 24x12 inch

By Kristy Gordon

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An oil painting by Kristy Gordon (b. 1980, British Columbia, Canada) A cavalry battle scene of people in dressed in camouflage and modern street clothes wielding, not swords, but flo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Frolic Club IV - New York City in the 1960's - Strip Club Gritty Social Realism
Frolic Club IV - New York City in the 1960's - Strip Club Gritty Social Realism

Frolic Club IV - New York City in the 1960's - Strip Club Gritty Social Realism

By Philip Reisman

Located in Miami, FL

Philip Reisman paints the raw street life of New York City. Whether he's painting a barmaid or a street hobo, Reisman is a people painter. He studied at the Art Students League with ...

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1960s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

An Elderly Couple
An Elderly Couple

An Elderly Couple

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a timeless expression of social realism, in the style of the late American artist Ben

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1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Water Hunters ( Cowboys in the Old West )
Water Hunters ( Cowboys in the Old West )

Water Hunters ( Cowboys in the Old West )

By Stevan Dohanos

Located in Miami, FL

, Western / Frontier Art Illustrator of the social realism school, best known for his Saturday Evening Post

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1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Casein

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude
Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Paris, FR

often associated with Social Realism, but Gromaire can be said to have created an independent oeuvre

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1950s French School Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), reclining nude
Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), reclining nude

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), reclining nude

Located in Paris, FR

often associated with Social Realism, but Gromaire can be said to have created an independent oeuvre

Category

1940s French School Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

UNTITLED - PEOPLE WAITING

UNTITLED - PEOPLE WAITING

Located in Portland, ME

indicate the scene is in New York. The drawing has a lot strength, both graphically and in its social

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Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Mademoiselle Cyclone
Mademoiselle Cyclone

Mademoiselle Cyclone

By Edgar Chahine

Located in Middletown, NY

social realism and the exuberant, often gritty glamour of Parisian cabaret culture. Paris: Sagot, c1907

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Early 20th Century French School Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

"Trust Me"  print on hahnemuhle photo rag

"Trust Me" print on hahnemuhle photo rag

Located in West Hollywood, CA

the edge they keep you wanting more. Whether it be a flashy advertising campaign or a social realism

Category

2010s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Rag Paper

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Social Realism For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact social realism you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Expressionist style, while we also have 1 Expressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a social realism from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right social realism for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, brown and blue. Finding an appealing social realism — no matter the origin — is easy, but Raphael Soyer, William Gropper, Aaron Bohrod, Daniel Ralph Celentano and Ron Croci each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, lithograph and oil paint — can elevate any room of your home. A large social realism can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller social realism, measuring 5 high and 3.44 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Social Realism?

A social realism can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $465 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Questions About Social Realism
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Social Realism is important because it was a major art movement of the 20th century that elevated everyday people as subjects and appealed to the larger public beyond elite cultural circles. While art that fits this description dates back to the 18th century with artists like William Hogarth in the UK, it became especially prominent in the 20th century between the two World Wars. Artists such as Diego Rivera, Elizabeth Catlett and José Clemente Orozco depicted the lives of laborers and working class people, drawing attention to social issues and oppressive social systems. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Social Realist art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    In his artwork, Jacob Lawrence used Social Realism to portray the everyday lived experiences of Black Americans. His most famous work is The Migration Series, a narrative piece of 60 18-by-12-inch hardboard panels focused on the Great Migration of Black Americans from the agricultural South to the industrial North between 1910 and 1940. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Jacob Lawrence art.