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The ballet fairy
The ballet fairy

The ballet fairy

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

Through this oil painting, I captured the delicate strength and grace of a ballerina mid-movement. The realism and soft light embody her ethereal spirit and relentless passion. I wan...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"In the summer"
"In the summer"

"In the summer"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The composition features young nude women standing in a lush summer garden, their skin gently kissed and illuminated by the warm, golden rays of the sun. The play of light and shadow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

The Feast, from the suite les Bohemiens
The Feast, from the suite les Bohemiens

The Feast, from the suite les Bohemiens

By Jacques Callot

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635) Title: The Feast, from the suite, les Bohemiens Year: 1620 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Size of image: 4.65 x 9.15 inches Signature: S...

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17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Picnic
The Picnic

The Picnic

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Picnic" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas board by Irish artist Val McGann, 1928-2016. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork (...

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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Dreamer
The Dreamer

The Dreamer

By Penni Anne Cross

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled " The Dreamer" 1989 is a color offset lithograph on Artcote paper by Crow Indian artist Penni Anne Cross A.K.A. (Alawa-Sta-We- Ches) b.1939. It is hand signed, i...

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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Below the Ice
Below the Ice

Below the Ice

By Bonnie Marris

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original oil painting on canvas by artist Bonnie Marris. Framed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Fog
The Fog

The Fog

By Evgeniy Monahov

Located in Zofingen, AG

Some time ago Evgeniy bet with his good friend that he could paint a painting where about half of it would be pure white primer but painting will look finished anyway. So this story ...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Tempera, Wood Panel

The Summer House

The Summer House

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Summer House, 1941, oil on Masonite, signed and dated lower right, signed, titled, and dated verso, 16 x 20 ¼ inches Constance Coleman Richardson was a well-regarded Detroit-bas...

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1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

The spirit of Paganini
The spirit of Paganini

The spirit of Paganini

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

I poured passion and intensity into this oil painting to capture the soul of a violinist lost in the music. Every brushstroke brings the energy of his mastery and the orchestra’s har...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Ruse

The Ruse

By Randall Mooers

Located in Fairfield, CT

My paintings begin with a serious sense of play, both in the staging and the creating of the compositions. It is at this beginning stage that I operate under the Dadaist dictate that...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Salt Ponds no. 1
Salt Ponds no. 1

Salt Ponds no. 1

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

American Realist Willard Dixon paints the undeniable beauty of the west with its grand and humble spirit.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"In the Workshop"
"In the Workshop"

"In the Workshop"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The composition features a nude man and woman set against the atmospheric backdrop of an artist's workshop. Rather than focusing on literal realism, the artist masterfully translates...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

The Letter
The Letter

The Letter

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "TheLetter" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by Spanish artist Miguel Montaner, 1917-2006. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist, also signed on the b...

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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"At the sea"
"At the sea"

"At the sea"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The composition features a standing nude female figure, seen from behind, gracefully positioned on a rugged, rocky seashore. Rather than focusing on rigid realistic details, the arti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Adventure Begins
The Adventure Begins

The Adventure Begins

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original oil painting on linen by artist Bruce K. Lawes. Framed.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

«The Calm Before the Rain» — Hyperrealistic Oil Landscape Painting
«The Calm Before the Rain» — Hyperrealistic Oil Landscape Painting

«The Calm Before the Rain» — Hyperrealistic Oil Landscape Painting

By DARIA DUDOCHNYKOVA

Located in Zofingen, AG

The sky slowly gathers its weight, holding the promise of rain. Clouds breathe in silence — light still lingers in their folds, yet the depth beneath them darkens. The sea remains c...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Interior of the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan

Interior of the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Interior Of The Mosque Of The Sultan Hassan 1796 - 1864 Subscription Edition lithograph Full plate: 220 Presented in a acid free mount Open media 1 in modal Regular...

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1840s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Lithograph

The Mood of Mexico
The Mood of Mexico

The Mood of Mexico

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original Watercolor painting signed by the Artist on the lower right corner.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The tilt of the day / - Suffering and Love -
The tilt of the day / - Suffering and Love -

The tilt of the day / - Suffering and Love -

By Rudolf Nehmer

Located in Berlin, DE

Rudolf Nehmer (1912 Bobersberg - 1983 Dresden), The tilt of the day, 1948. Woodcut on yellowish wove paper, 14.3 cm x 15 cm (image), 43 cm x 30 cm (sheet size), signed “Rud.[olf] Neh...

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1940s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Blessed are the merciful / - The support of care -
Blessed are the merciful / - The support of care -

Blessed are the merciful / - The support of care -

By Rudolf Nehmer

Located in Berlin, DE

Nehmer, Rudolf (1912-1983), Blessed are the merciful, 1948 Rudolf Nehmer (1912 Bobersberg - 1983 Dresden), Blessed are the merciful, 1948. Woodcut on yellowish wove paper, 18.8 cm x ...

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1940s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

In the Moment
In the Moment

In the Moment

By Peggy Dodds

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

Peggy Dodds Williams (1900-1987) "Caught in the Moment" Signed lower right. 38 x 30 inches 42 x 36 inches frame size Oil on canvas She studied at the Collegiate University, Paterso...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The harbor
The harbor

The harbor

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "The Harbor" c.1990, is an acrylic painting on canvas by noted American artist Robert (Bob) Logrippo, 1947-2021. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The...

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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Throughout the ages"
"Throughout the ages"

"Throughout the ages"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The painting explores the beauty of the human figure in harmony with nature. Nude figures appear against a southern seascape with distant islands and sunlit sculptures. Warm sunlight...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Window Sill
The Window Sill

The Window Sill

By Stephen Scott Young

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

It is thus no wonder that collectors of historic American art admire and acquire paintings by Young, as they fit perfectly in the continuum of American realist painting. The simplic...

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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Beyond the Mountains. Beyond the Valleys, Impressionist Landscape Painting
Beyond the Mountains. Beyond the Valleys, Impressionist Landscape Painting

Beyond the Mountains. Beyond the Valleys, Impressionist Landscape Painting

By Oleksandr Khrapachov

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Beyond the Mountains. Beyond the Valleys Oleksandr Khrapachov, 2025 Oil on canvas • 30×50 cm In this intimate canvas the artist Oleksandr Khrapachov invites the viewer to a close e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Seamstress II
The Seamstress II

The Seamstress II

By Raphael Soyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Seamstress II' 1969, is an original colors lithograph on Wove paper by noted Russian/American artist Raphael Soyer, 1899.1987. It is hand signed and numbered...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Shadows on the Shore
Shadows on the Shore

Shadows on the Shore

By Dorothy Cogswell

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Beautiful watercolor on paper by highly regarded artist Dorothy M. Cogswell. In original frame, circa 1950, 15.5" x 20.5". Dorothy McIntosh Cogswell (1909–2008) was a distinguished ...

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1950s American Realist Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

(after) Samuel Palmer - "The Brothers under the Vine"
(after) Samuel Palmer - "The Brothers under the Vine"

(after) Samuel Palmer - "The Brothers under the Vine"

By Samuel Palmer (b.1805)

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: photogravure (after the watercolor). Samuel Palmer had always admired the work of John Milton, and executed a suite of watercolors which were made into photo-engravings for "...

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1880s Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Photogravure

The Bluestocking’s Husband

The Bluestocking’s Husband

By Honoré Daumier

Located in New York, NY

Honore Daumier (1808-79), The Bluestocking’s Husband, plate 46 from the series Moeurs Conjugales, published in 1842 in Le Charivari, and in the Album Moeurs Conjugales in 1843; an im...

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1840s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Dancer (Anais)

The Dancer (Anais)

By Gerald Leslie Brockhurst

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Leslie Brockhurst (1891-1978), The Dancer (Anais), 1925, etching, signed lower right and dedicated by the artist (to F.L. Berry, Esq.) lower left [also signed and dated in rev...

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1920s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The Voyage, Odyssey

The Voyage, Odyssey

By Cheryl Maeder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

30 x 45 inches ($5200) and 40 x 60 inches ($7200) limited editions of 10, printed on Archival Watercolor Fine Art Paper, 335 gram weight, signed by the artist. Cheryl Maeder was b...

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2010s Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print

The Pipe Smoker
The Pipe Smoker

The Pipe Smoker

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "The Pipe Smoker" c.1960, is a watercolor on creme color paper by noted Japanese artist Tadashi Nakayama, 1927-2014. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Punt
The Punt

The Punt

By Rosamond Tudor

Located in Middletown, NY

A dynamic football image from the 1920s by a female artist known for her sports scenes. Etching with drypoint on exceptionally fine laid Japon paper with a double watermark, 10 7/8 ...

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Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Drypoint, Etching

The Original Redbull, Original Painting
The Original Redbull, Original Painting

The Original Redbull, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A powerful red bull faces a tiny shot of espresso perched on a wooden stump. A bold, humorous encounter unfolds between the two. The negative space between them...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Under the Same Sky"
"Under the Same Sky"

"Under the Same Sky"

By Vera Hoi

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Under the Same Sky" is a mixed-media painting (oil and acryl paint) measuring 50 x 50 cm (without a frame), part of my series "The Inner Home". Framed size: 54x54x4 cm. Under the S...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Old Harry Rocks IV - original realism contemporary artwork - cityscape painting
Old Harry Rocks IV - original realism contemporary artwork - cityscape painting

Old Harry Rocks IV - original realism contemporary artwork - cityscape painting

By Ian Hargreaves

Located in London, Chelsea

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting places the viewer closer to the surface of the sea, where reflections and subtle movement become central to the composition. The realist appro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Three Herons - At the flaming lake -
Three Herons - At the flaming lake -

Three Herons - At the flaming lake -

Located in Berlin, DE

Rudolf Hayder (active in the 1st half of the 20th century), Heron. Color woodcut on thin Japanese paper, 24 x 29 cm (image), 29 x 36 cm (sheet size), signed by hand at lower right "R...

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Early 20th Century Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Color

Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original Oil Painting signed by the Artist in the lower right corner.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Around the Bend, Original Painting
Around the Bend, Original Painting

Around the Bend, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bare early-spring branches stretch across a pale, overcast sky, framing a winding country path dusted with snow. Rich mossy greens and deep forest tones anchor ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"THE SPEAR OF THE RISING SUN" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN WARRIOR PORTRAIT WESTERN
"THE SPEAR OF THE RISING SUN" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN WARRIOR PORTRAIT WESTERN

"THE SPEAR OF THE RISING SUN" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN WARRIOR PORTRAIT WESTERN

By Ed Salazar

Located in San Antonio, TX

E. Salazar Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 25 Frame Size: 44 x 29 Medium: Oil on Canvas Signed "The Spear of the Rising Sun" Native American Indian Warrior Biography E. Salazar Salazar...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Southern German summer landscape / - The profile of the landscape -
Southern German summer landscape / - The profile of the landscape -

Southern German summer landscape / - The profile of the landscape -

Located in Berlin, DE

Hans Thoma (1839 Bernau - 1924 Karlsruhe), Southern German summer landscape, around 1897. Algraph on strong wove paper, published by Breitkopf und Härtel in Leipzig as ‘Zeitgenössisc...

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1890s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

The Allegory of Spring
The Allegory of Spring

The Allegory of Spring

Located in New York, NY

Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) A Belle Epoque bronze statue depicting an Allegory of Spring with a seated maiden looking over to view two birds as a putto gathers a bundle of flowers...

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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sky is the Limit
Sky is the Limit

Sky is the Limit

By Patricia McGeeney

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original Oil Painting signed by the Artist in the lower left corner.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blues in the Night
Blues in the Night

Blues in the Night

By Michelle Kondos

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original Oil Painting signed by the Artist in the lower right corner.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The King of the World, Painting, Oil on Canvas
The King of the World, Painting, Oil on Canvas

The King of the World, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Hugo Pondz

Located in Yardley, PA

This original artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. - All of my works are hand-painted by me, using the best professional grade oil paints made by Blockx ( ) a...

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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ernest Lawson Oil on Board Painting Titled "Zoo in Central Park"

Ernest Lawson Oil on Board Painting Titled "Zoo in Central Park"

By Ernest Lawson

Located in New York, NY

In many ways Ernest Lawson bridges the work of the American Impressionists and the Realists of Robert Henri’s circle. Although he is often thought of as a painter of pure landscapes,...

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Announcing the Charter for the First Bank in the Missouri Territory 1813

Announcing the Charter for the First Bank in the Missouri Territory 1813

By Mort Künstler

Located in Missouri, MO

Publisher's Print Image Size: approx 24 x 30 inches Framed Size: approx 31 x 37 inches Known for his Civil War genre paintings, Mort Kunstler studied art at Brooklyn College, U.C.L....

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20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Color

On the Mend
On the Mend

On the Mend

By Patricia McGeeney

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original Oil Painting signed by the Artist on the lower right corner.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Andrew Wyeth, The Berry Picker, from The Four Seasons, 1962 (after)
Andrew Wyeth, The Berry Picker, from The Four Seasons, 1962 (after)

Andrew Wyeth, The Berry Picker, from The Four Seasons, 1962 (after)

By Andrew Wyeth

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009) (after) Title: The Berry Picker Year: 1962 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Paper Size: 13 x 17 inches (33 x 43.2 cm) Condition: Well preserved, con...

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1960s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

late 20th century still life oil painting with flowers and fruit signed
late 20th century still life oil painting with flowers and fruit signed

late 20th century still life oil painting with flowers and fruit signed

By Warren Brandt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Brandt, an American painter originally influenced by Abstract Expressionism, became a "child of Matisse" around 1966-67 by adopting the realist mode of he French artist without becom...

Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Into the Tempest, Oil Painting
Into the Tempest, Oil Painting

Into the Tempest, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A powerful wave surges and breaks into thick white foam. In this seascape, artist Richard Johnson reflects that sometimes life overwhelms us. It can feel diffic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

By The River
By The River

By The River

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 3/9

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Flirtation
The Flirtation

The Flirtation

By Allesandro Battaglia

Located in Missouri, MO

Allesandro Battaglia (1870-1940, Italian) "The Flirtation" 1906 Watercolor on Paper Signed "A. Battaglia, Roma 1906" Site Size: 30 x 20 inches Framed Size: approx 41 x 33 inches So...

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Early 1900s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

High on the Pass
High on the Pass

High on the Pass

By Scott Yeager

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original oil painting signed by the Artist in the lower right corner.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Yes, Corot was a Realist. He is particularly well known for his realistic depictions of historical and mythological scenes set in rural landscapes, often depicted beneath hazy rather than idyllic blue skies. Some of his most famous works include Souvenir de Mortefontaine, Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld and Hagar in the Wilderness. Find a selection of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, John Sloan was a Realist. With Robert Henri, he organized an exhibition of a group of urban Realist painters, known as "The Eight" or the "Ashcan School," who challenged traditional notions of art. Some of the American painter's most famous works include McSorley's Bar; Sunday, Women Drying Their Hair; Sixth Avenue and Thirtieth Street, New York City and Dust Storm, Fifth Avenue. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of John Sloan art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No, Picasso's art typically isn't realistic. Although his style evolved over the course of his career, the Spanish artist is best known for abstraction. He helped launch the Cubist movement with his paintings that distilled objects and figures down into basic geometric shapes. Find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    What you call a painting that is not realistic varies. If the work doesn't represent the real world, a general term for it is abstract. A work that doesn't seek to portray a subject realistically may also be an example of a specific art movement. For example, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. In contrast, Pop art drew on imagery from popular culture, such as comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media. Researching the artist of a painting can help you learn more about the art movements they were associated with. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    How you price realistic art depends on a variety of factors. If you're trying to determine how to price your own work, experts generally recommend multiplying the length by the width and then multiplying the results by a rate you establish, such as $5 or $6. When selling realistic art produced by another artist, consider the historic selling prices of their work, the size of the piece, the condition and the historical significance. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can also provide you with a fair market value for any art that you own. Explore a large collection of realistic art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Opinions vary on who is the most realistic oil painter. Among contemporary artists, Leng Jun, Richard Estes and John Baeder are all acclaimed for the incredibly lifelike works they produce. Other artists who could be contenders for the title include Frédéric Bazille, George Bellows, Rosa Bonheur, Gustave Caillebotte, Gustave Courbet, Honoré Daumier, Thomas Eakins and Jules Bastien-Lepage. Shop a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    No, a still life doesn't have to be realistic. Still life is a genre or type of subject matter. To fit the definition, a piece simply needs to portray inanimate objects. Artists can employ any style they choose to represent the objects in their paintings. Some examples of abstract still-life paintings include Georges Braque's Violin and Candlestick, Pablo Picasso's Still Life with Chair Caning and Paul Cézanne's Fruit Bowl, Glass, and Apples. Find a large collection of still-life paintings on 1stDibs.
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    While there is no consensus for the world's most realistic painting, there are many artists who are exploring hyperrealism, an extension of photorealism that evokes the illusion of photography and photographic images. Well-known hyperrealists include Jason de Graaf, Gustavo Silva Nuñez, Simon Hennessey and Carole Feuerman.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, Robert Henri was a Realist painter. In fact, he was the founder of the Ashcan School, a group of American artists who sought to depict the everyday lives of people living in New York City during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of Henri's most famous works include Snow in New York, The Masquerade Dress and Dutch Girl in White. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Robert Henri art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    It's really not possible to say who created realistic drawing — drawing techniques developed slowly over centuries. Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Italian and Northern Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer were interested in drawing subjects as realistically as possible, and 17th-century Dutch artists pushed realistic art further. Realism emerged in France in the 19th century as an art movement through artists like Honoré Daumier, who sought to depict and comment upon everyday life through their work. Explore a selection of Realist art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The Realist painter Hopper was Edward Hopper. Born in Nyack, New York, in 1882, he became well-known for his depictions of everyday life in New York City. His most famous work is arguably Nighthawks, which depicts late-night diners in a corner cafe. Other notable works by the painter and printmaker include Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. Shop a range of Edward Hopper art on 1stDibs.
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    There is no single best medium for realistic drawings. Artists can choose between pencil, charcoal, pen and other materials for drawing realistic works. If you are an artist, feel free to experiment with different media to see which you prefer for bringing your artistic visions to life. Shop a diverse assortment of drawings and other fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Yes, Honoré Daumier was a Realist painter. The French artist was also a printmaker, caricaturist and sculptor. His works commented on the social and political life of 19th-century France. Daumier is particularly famous for lithographs that depict this satirical commentary. He is also well known for his caricatures of political figures. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Honoré Daumier art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.