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Farm, Mecox Bay
Farm, Mecox Bay

Farm, Mecox Bay

By Angel Ramiro Sanchez

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

At age fourteen he began five years of apprenticeship with the realist painter, Abdon J. Romero, an eminent specialist in murals for churches and public buildings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Fifer
The Fifer

The Fifer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The Fifer Etching, c. 1875 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Bt descent in the artist's family Edition: One of four known impressions With annotation on...

Category

1870s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The dreamer
The dreamer

The dreamer

By Evgeniy Monahov

Located in Zofingen, AG

Once upon a time there was one tough girl. She did a lot of mistakes in her life and survived a lot of falls, including falls on the asphalt from her motorcycles and many times she b...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The man
The man

The man

By Evgeniy Monahov

Located in Zofingen, AG

A real man needs a little - ironed shirt, good bourbon and silence. And then he will be able to do much more - he will survive new love affairs, fights and adventures, fall from the ...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carved in the West
Carved in the West

Carved in the West

By Curt Mattson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original Bronze Sculpture inscribed with the Artist's signature and an edition number. 2/9

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Entrance to the Citadel of Cairo

The Entrance to the Citadel of Cairo

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA The Entrance to the Citadel of Cairo 1796 - 1864 Subscription & first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 228 Presented in an acid free mount The viewpoint...

Category

1840s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Lithograph

THE FERRY
THE FERRY

THE FERRY

By John R. Grabach

Located in Portland, ME

He took his subject matter primarily from the urban landscape of New York and New Jersey, and he is most often grouped with the Social Realist school of artists. We have not located ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Breakers, Oil Painting
The Breakers, Oil Painting

The Breakers, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The waves roll toward the shore and carry the mystery of their journey. As they travel the ocean, they form and present themselves as exotic gifts shaped by the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Greek Chapel of The Holy Sepulchre

The Greek Chapel of The Holy Sepulchre

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription edition lithograph Full plate: 4 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts' The Holy Land. Published by F.G....

Category

1840s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Lithograph

During the performance
During the performance

During the performance

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I captured the delicate grace and strength of a ballerina, blending realism with impressionistic emotion. The doves symbolize freedom and purity, enhancing the sere...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Transcendent
The Transcendent

The Transcendent

By Kirby Sattler

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original painting signed by the Artist in lower right.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Blessed are the pure in heart / - The Vision of the Child's Eyes -
Blessed are the pure in heart / - The Vision of the Child's Eyes -

Blessed are the pure in heart / - The Vision of the Child's Eyes -

By Rudolf Nehmer

Located in Berlin, DE

Rudolf Nehmer (1912 Bobersberg - 1983 Dresden), Blessed are the pure in heart, 1948. Woodcut on yellowish wove paper, 17.8 cm x 15.4 cm (image), 35 cm x 25 cm (sheet size), signed “R...

Category

1940s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

The Pro Steven Navarro , Emerging Artist, Boxing, The Champ
The Pro Steven Navarro , Emerging Artist, Boxing, The Champ

The Pro Steven Navarro , Emerging Artist, Boxing, The Champ

By Carlos Rancano

Located in Houston, TX

The Pro Steven Navarro , Emerging Artist, Boxing, The Champ Oil on Canvas 30 x 30 Framed This is an original oil painting from emerging Miami artist Carlos Antonio Rancaño. Look ...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

King of the Forest
King of the Forest

King of the Forest

By Chris Navarro

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original Bronze sculpture inscribed with the Artist's signature and an edition number. 6/25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Second Flight: Mixed Media Collage on Archival Paper, 2010+
The Second Flight: Mixed Media Collage on Archival Paper, 2010+

The Second Flight: Mixed Media Collage on Archival Paper, 2010+

By Jessica Houston

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Which came first, the realist tent or the Platonic shape? Can we ever be sure that we’re not already seeing through premade abstractions?

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

The Plume of Nationalism: Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper, 2010
The Plume of Nationalism: Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper, 2010

The Plume of Nationalism: Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper, 2010

By Jessica Houston

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Which came first, the realist tent or the Platonic shape? Can we ever be sure that we’re not already seeing through premade abstractions?

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Violet Roses 1974 Photo Realist Op Art Oil on Canvas Painting Lowell Nesbitt
Violet Roses 1974 Photo Realist Op Art Oil on Canvas Painting Lowell Nesbitt

Violet Roses 1974 Photo Realist Op Art Oil on Canvas Painting Lowell Nesbitt

By Lowell Nesbitt

Located in Surfside, FL

Though frequently grouped with the Photorealist and New Realist movements — he was included in the landmark 1969 survey Aspects of New Realism at the Contemporary Arts Museum, Housto...

Category

1970s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The journey matters more than the destination."
"The journey matters more than the destination."

"The journey matters more than the destination."

By Irina Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

Title: The Journey Matters More Than the Destination Description: This work is a map of an invisible terrain, where direction is set not by external markers but by inner landscapes. ...

Category

2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Carbon Pencil

On the market
On the market

On the market

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I poured my passion for everyday moments—the quiet connection between two people immersed in simple choices at a vibrant market. Through oil, I captured their focus...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Joan of Austria / - The luminosity of the print -
Joan of Austria / - The luminosity of the print -

Joan of Austria / - The luminosity of the print -

By Gerard Edelinck

Located in Berlin, DE

Gérard Edelinck (1640 Antwerp - 1707 Paris), Joan of Austria, 1707. Copperplate engraving, 51.2 cm x 29.8 cm, inscribed below the image: "Jeanne d'Autriche Grande Duchesse de Toscane...

Category

Early 1700s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper

S. Anton Patenkirchen / - The Home of the Landscape -
S. Anton Patenkirchen / - The Home of the Landscape -

S. Anton Patenkirchen / - The Home of the Landscape -

Located in Berlin, DE

Hans Thoma (1839 Bernau - 1924 Karlsruhe), S. Anton Patenkirchen, 1895. Algraph on strong wove paper, published by Breitkopf und Härtel in Leipzig as ‘Zeitgenössisches Kunstblatt Nr....

Category

1890s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

The GPS
The GPS

The GPS

By Nataliya Bagatskaya

Located in Zofingen, AG

I found myself at a magical place today, all thanks to a GPS error. It's something I never expected to discover in the midst of a bustling metropolis. Interestingly, many new experi...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Piano
The Piano

The Piano

By Douglas Paul Morgan

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Piano" c.2000, is an oil painting on canvas by noted American impressionist artist Douglas Paul Morgan, 1948-2021. It is signed at the lower right corner by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Study
The Study

The Study

By Douglas Paul Morgan

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Study" c.2000, is an oil painting on canvas by noted American impressionist artist Douglas Paul Morgan, 1948-2021. It is signed at the lower left corner by t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The arrest
The arrest

The arrest

Located in Genève, GE

Oil on canvas signed lower left This captivating work depicts a dramatic and tense scene of human interaction. In a dark interior, three men appear to be holding back a fourth indivi...

Category

Early 20th Century Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

From the Ridge
From the Ridge

From the Ridge

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

Willard Dixon is celebrated for contemporary landscapes that offer viewers a place of quiet reflection. Known for his luminous depictions of the American West, he captures space, lig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Through the glass
Through the glass

Through the glass

By Ihar Sviancicki

Located in Zofingen, AG

Original oil painting on canvas, still life painting made under natural light. This artwork is painted using high-quality fine linen canvas. Signed on the front and back of artwork. ...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Trail Ends at the Sea
The Trail Ends at the Sea

The Trail Ends at the Sea

By Arnold Friberg 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Trail Ends at the Sea" c.1980 is a color offset lithograph by renown western artist Arnold Friberg, 1913-2010. It is hand signed and numbered 236/1750 in pen...

Category

Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Into the Light, Oil Painting
Into the Light, Oil Painting

Into the Light, Oil Painting

By Nick Savides

Located in San Francisco, CA

About the ArtistArtist Nick Savides learned to paint from his mother when he was a child, but it wasn’t until college that he decided to be a career artist. His realist images of New...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horsemen in the Mountains
Horsemen in the Mountains

Horsemen in the Mountains

Located in Edinburgh, GB

"Horsemen in the Mountains", Grigoriy Vasetsky, 1970. Oil on canvas, 107×119 cm. Signed lower left in red: "Vasetsky 70".The sun has just set, with yellow flashes illuminating the gr...

Category

1970s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Bahamas
The Bahamas

The Bahamas

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A swimming pool, seen through the fronds of a palm tree, with two people swimming and a group of people sitting at tables at the poolside in the Bahamas, May 1967. Beyond the pool is...

Category

1960s Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

The Bahamas
The Bahamas

The Bahamas

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A swimming pool, seen through the fronds of a palm tree, with two people swimming and a group of people sitting at tables at the poolside in the Bahamas, May 1967. Beyond the pool is...

Category

1960s Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

The Bahamas
The Bahamas

The Bahamas

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A swimming pool, seen through the fronds of a palm tree, with two people swimming and a group of people sitting at tables at the poolside in the Bahamas, May 1967. Beyond the pool is...

Category

1960s Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

The Bahamas
The Bahamas

The Bahamas

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A swimming pool, seen through the fronds of a palm tree, with two people swimming and a group of people sitting at tables at the poolside in the Bahamas, May 1967. Beyond the pool is...

Category

1960s Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

The Acceptance
The Acceptance

The Acceptance

By Casey Childs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by directly from the artist. Signed "Childs" on lower right UNFRAMED: 32" x 24" FRAMED: 40" x 32" x 2"

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

The Hound
The Hound

The Hound

By Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Oil on board Signed within painting (on bucket): AFT Provenance Private collection Why We Love It Tait’s animal paintings were hailed for their masterful realism. Moreover, he capt...

Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The evening in the mountains - mountains painting
The evening in the mountains - mountains painting

The evening in the mountains - mountains painting

By Nikolay Dmitriev

Located in Zofingen, AG

The evening forest painting with the mountains is a wonderful wall decor, the painting is created en plein air, the artwork is full of different green colours. The lively painting is...

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Model
The Model

The Model

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Santa Monica, CA

RAPHAEL SOYER (1899 - 1987) THE MODEL 1944 (Cole 64) Lithograph Signed in pencil, edition 250, 11 ¾ x 7 ¾ Full margins, sheet 15 ¾ x 12 with deckle edge. Very slight toning to the ...

Category

1940s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

When the I dissolves
When the I dissolves

When the I dissolves

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The painting, executed in melancholic blue tones, depicts a female figure in a voluminous dark blue dress sitting on a delicate light chair. Her hands are calmly folded on her chest,...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The motorcycle
The motorcycle

The motorcycle

By Juan Álvarez Cebrián

Located in CAMPO REAL, ES

The Motorcycle, an oil painting that captures the soul of an era, where history intertwines with nostalgia and the passage of time becomes palpable. At the center of the composition,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

The evening ocean
The evening ocean

The evening ocean

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured my heart into capturing the vibrant energy of the ocean meeting the rugged cliffs at sunset. Using oil, I blended impressionism’s fleeting light with realism’...

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Stream
The Stream

The Stream

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

Willard Dixon, who is one of the finest American contemporary realist painters today, has painted coastal landscapes for 35 years, capturing the undeniable beauty of the West with it...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bluebells for the Bee
Bluebells for the Bee

Bluebells for the Bee

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An original painting created with oil paints on canvas. Delicate purple bellflowers, bowing under the weight of their blossoms, serve as the focal point of the composition. Their thi...

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Andrew Wyeth, The Corner, from The Four Seasons, 1962 (after)
Andrew Wyeth, The Corner, from The Four Seasons, 1962 (after)

Andrew Wyeth, The Corner, from The Four Seasons, 1962 (after)

By Andrew Wyeth

Located in Fairfield, CT

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

Category

1960s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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...

Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The spring fairy
The spring fairy

The spring fairy

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I poured my heart into capturing the gentle awakening of spring amidst lingering winter’s chill. The young woman’s serene gaze and delicate flower crown embody ...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In the Fields
In the Fields

In the Fields

By Nicholas Berger

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unframed Dimensions: 24 x 45 inches Framed Dimensions: 29 x 51 inches In his more than three decades as an artist, Nicholas Berger (b. 1949) has created an outstanding body of work ...

Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Before the performance"
"Before the performance"

"Before the performance"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The composition features two young ballerinas during their warm-up routine, their figures gracefully dissolving into expressive lines and fluid shapes. Rather than focusing on strict...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

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 (...

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"On the shore"
"On the shore"

"On the shore"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The composition features nude male figures and a nude female figure on a sea beach during a bright, sunny day. Rather than capturing strict realistic details, the artist focuses on t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

"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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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

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

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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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 realistic price or price range for an engagement ring because there are no rules for engagement jewelry. Any ring you find appealing can serve as an engagement ring, giving you the freedom to choose a piece that fits your budget. In 2023, the national average cost for a diamond engagement ring in the U.S. was $5,500, but engagement rings can feature alternative gemstones or even no gemstones at all. Find a wide range of engagement rings from some of the world's top sellers 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.