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The Laureate Skull, Naples

The Laureate Skull, Naples

By Kenny Harris

Located in Fairfield, CT

Kenny Harris's latest body of work was informed by two recent residencies in Tuscany, at Borgo Finocchieto and Monteverdi. Inspired by the heavy Tuscan light, Harris paints the lands...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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

"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

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Oil, Acrylic

"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...

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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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.

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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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

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

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

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

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

By Andrew Wyeth

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009), titled The Corner, originates from the distinguished 1962 folio The Four Seasons: Paintings and Drawings by Andrew Wyeth. Pu...

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1960s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

In the Garden

In the Garden

By Lisa Golightly

Located in Fairfield, CT

Rooted in the concept of memory born from photographs, Lisa Golightly’s paintings are reconstructions of found film photography as seen through the artist’s eye. Photography remains...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

The Sunflower and the Bee, Painting, Oil on Canvas
The Sunflower and the Bee, Painting, Oil on Canvas

The Sunflower and the Bee, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Marlene Llanes

Located in Yardley, PA

This painting was done with high quality oil paint on canvas. I use traditional techniques to achieve a high level of realism and show how beautiful nature is. It measures 16x16 i...

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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Whispers in the Shadows, " Oil on Canvas
"The Whispers in the Shadows, " Oil on Canvas

"The Whispers in the Shadows, " Oil on Canvas

By Bruno Surdo

Located in Chicago, IL

Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Riding the Ridge
Riding the Ridge

Riding the Ridge

By Tony Pro

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 Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Aeonium Heart
The Aeonium Heart

The Aeonium Heart

By Tara Esperanza

Located in Burlingame, CA

Nature has always been Tara Esperanza’s muse and source of endless fascination and inspiration. From an early age, her love for the environment shaped her way of seeing the world. As...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

KPM View cup with the Altes Museum, c. 1830 / - The birth of the Spree-Athens -
KPM View cup with the Altes Museum, c. 1830 / - The birth of the Spree-Athens -

KPM View cup with the Altes Museum, c. 1830 / - The birth of the Spree-Athens -

Located in Berlin, DE

Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), View cup with Berlin veduta of the Altes Museum, circa 1830. Bell-shaped cup with raised handle ending in a shell palmette. The front with gold...

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1830s Realist More Art

Materials

Porcelain

The Old Mill
The Old Mill

The Old Mill

By Edward Percy Moran

Located in Jacksonville, FL

This fine engraving titled Washington and His Mother depicts a touching domestic scene between General George Washington and his mother, Mary Ball Washington. Originally created by E...

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1890s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Resting The Horses
Resting The Horses

Resting The Horses

By Olaf Wieghorst

Located in New York, NY

Etching, 1937. Signed by the artist and dated in pencil lower right margin. A scarce etching by this important American western artist.

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1930s American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

The Soul of Beijing
The Soul of Beijing

The Soul of Beijing

Located in Barcelona, CT

This vivid artwork portrays a performer from the traditional Beijing Opera, showcasing remarkable attention to detail and color. The central figure is adorned in an ornate costume fe...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Seeker, " Sculpture
"The Seeker, " Sculpture

"The Seeker, " Sculpture

By Bill Starke

Located in Denver, CO

Bill Starke's "The Seeker" is a limited edition (#3/50), bronze sculpture created by Bill Starke depicting a male figure peering down through a small opening beneath him. About th...

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal

"After the storm"
"After the storm"

"After the storm"

By Maryan Besaga

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The work is based on the artist's observation of changes in nature from the window of a house in Ukraine.

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Under The Tree

Under The Tree

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

The bold flowers and repeating geometric patterns in this series of paintings are lushly modeled in oil paint, and are coupled with the use of inlaid wood. Surrounding the colorful a...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

In the Currents
In the Currents

In the Currents

By Ben Young

Located in New York, NY

Ben Young’s sculpture fluidly blends glass, concrete, bronze, steel, and light to depict romantic and pensive imagery highlighting the fragility of our climate and its most precious ...

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2010s Realist Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

In the Clouds

In the Clouds

By Matt Jacobs

Located in Fairfield, CT

The bold flowers and repeating geometric patterns in this series of paintings are lushly modeled in oil paint, and are coupled with the use of inlaid wood. Surrounding the colorful a...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Reconciliation / - Togetherness -
The Reconciliation / - Togetherness -

The Reconciliation / - Togetherness -

By Rudolf Nehmer

Located in Berlin, DE

Rudolf Nehmer (1912 Bobersberg - 1983 Dresden), The Reconciliation, 1948. Woodcut on yellowish wove paper, 20 cm x 15 cm (image), 45 cm x 30 cm (sheet size), signed “Rud.[olf] Nehmer...

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1940s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA The Dead Sea 1796 - 1864 First Edition and Subscription Edition lithographs available Half plate: 50 Presented in a acid free mount In this lithograph, Roberts sta...

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1840s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Lithograph

By the Streets of the Old Lviv Town
By the Streets of the Old Lviv Town

By the Streets of the Old Lviv Town

By Nataliya Bagatskaya

Located in Zofingen, AG

Fifteen paintings have been donated to a charitable foundation for auctions in various European countries to support the army. It's been four months of work. Now I'm working twice a...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

The Village Market
The Village Market

The Village Market

By Jacob Eisenscher

Located in Missouri, MO

Jacob (Yaacov) Eisenscher "The Village Market" 1947 Gouache/Watercolor on Paper Signed and Dated Lower Left Image Size: approx 18 x 12.5 Framed Size: approx 27 1/8 x 22 1/4 inches ...

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1940s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

The Edge

The Edge

By Nicholas Evans-Cato

Located in Fairfield, CT

Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA --Every painting begins with a place to stand. Sometimes I find one in seconds; sometimes the hunt goes on for many seasons. A canvas c...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, 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,...

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Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Windsurf to the wind
Windsurf to the wind

Windsurf to the wind

By paola vignola

Located in Barcelona, CT

This intriguing artwork presents a harmonious composition of abstract forms and textured surfaces. Dominating the canvas is a trio of overlapping shapes, each distinct in color and t...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Lost In The Woods
Lost In The Woods

Lost In The Woods

Located in Barcelona, CT

Available upon request (A0, A1, A2, A3 and aluminum) Other Available Formats: Format: A3 Passe-partout (1/7) · Measure: · Aperture - 27 × 40,4 cm · External - 50,8 × 40,6 ...

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2010s Realist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Confab
The Confab

The Confab

By John George Brown

Located in Fort Washington, PA

This charming scene of four boys sitting on a bench having a conversation is typical of the sentimentalized portrayals of street urchins that John George Brown is known for. His pain...

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1880s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

By Christopher Stott

Located in Fairfield, CT

Created by Christopher Stott, this 4 foot by 8 foot painting encompasses all the elements the artist is known for in his composition.

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Huntman's Leap
The Huntman's Leap

The Huntman's Leap

Located in Missouri, MO

Framed Size: 27 3/4 x 33 3/4 inches Signed Lower Right George Ford Morris was a painter, printmaker, sculptor and illustrator, who specialized in painting famous horses, their owner...

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1920s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Tempera, Illustration Board

The Hymn Singer
The Hymn Singer

The Hymn Singer

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Missouri, MO

Signed in Pencil Lower Right Ed. 500 Circulated by Twayne Publishers, New York City Image Size: 16 x 12 3/8 Framed Size: 24 1/4 x 20 1/2 inches The legendary actor actor and musici...

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1950s American Realist Portrait 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

The Search Party

The Search Party

By Raphael Soyer

Located in New York, NY

Raphael Soyer (1899-1987), The Search Party (From the Cracked Mirror), color lithograph, c. 1975, signed in pencil lower right and numbered III/XXV lower left; 22 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches...

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1970s American Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

The White Dress

The White Dress

By Tanner Steed

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original painting signed by the Artist on lower right corner.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Behind the Pines

Behind the Pines

By Russ Havard

Located in Fairfield, CT

NYC & LA --RUSS HAVARD Artist Statement: I'm drawn towards nature imagery that depicts isolated elements in their continual struggle to flourish under desolate circumstances. The s...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Drawings and Wa...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Contemporary portrait "In the Center of the Metropolis"
Contemporary portrait "In the Center of the Metropolis"

Contemporary portrait "In the Center of the Metropolis"

By Nataliya Bagatskaya

Located in Zofingen, AG

I love walking the streets of the private sector when the weather is nice. It feels like being in a small town rather than in the center of a metropolis. I've aimed to capture the co...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

The boxer girl
The boxer girl

The boxer girl

By Evgeniy Monahov

Located in Zofingen, AG

"..yesterday I got into a fight with a man who started beating his eighth-grade son for a deuce in mathematics. A pair of bruises on my face, my hands were damaged, but I won, 5 year...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blessed are the spiritually poor / - The Abundance of Poverty -
Blessed are the spiritually poor / - The Abundance of Poverty -

Blessed are the spiritually poor / - The Abundance of Poverty -

By Rudolf Nehmer

Located in Berlin, DE

Rudolf Nehmer (1912 Bobersberg - 1983 Dresden), Blessed are the spiritually poor, 1948. Woodcut on yellowish wove paper, 20 cm x 15 cm (image), 45 cm x 30 cm (sheet size), signed “Ru...

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1940s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

The Cellist
The Cellist

The Cellist

By Ferdinand Victor Leon Roybet

Located in Missouri, MO

Ferdinand V.L. Roybet (1840-1920) "The Cellist" c. 1880s Oil on Panel Site: 20 x 14 inches Framed Size: 28 x 14 inches Ferdinand Roybet is considered a portrait and genre painter f...

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1880s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Bannister, Will Barnet
The Bannister, Will Barnet

The Bannister, Will Barnet

By Will Barnet

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Will Barnet (1911–2012) Title: The Bannister Year: 1981 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Edition: 242/300, plus proofs Size: 32 x 25 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription...

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1980s American Realist Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

“JeSuS and The AngeLâ€

“JeSuS and The AngeLâ€

Located in Yardley, PA

This painting made it on a stretched canvas 100x70 cm with acrylics. It’s a wonderful idea to decorate at your home in every place or use it as a gift idea. It’s ready to hang ...

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2010s Realist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

The Last Two
The Last Two

The Last Two

By Nathan Solano

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Original painting signed by the Artist on lower left.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The World Before
The World Before

The World Before

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

Helen Allingham - The Edge of the Heath - British watercolour
Helen Allingham - The Edge of the Heath - British watercolour

Helen Allingham - The Edge of the Heath - British watercolour

Located in London, GB

HELEN ALLINGHAM, RWS (1848-1926) The Edge of the Heath - Red Squirrel on the Path Signed l.l.: H Allingham Watercolour on paper Framed 27 by 20 cm., 10 ¾ by 8 in. (frame size 47 b...

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Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

“The Lobstermen”
“The Lobstermen”

“The Lobstermen”

By Gordon Grant

Located in Southampton, NY

Beautiful original watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the famous American marine artist, Gordon Grant. The artwork depicts two rugged lobstermen bringing their catch ashore...

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1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

The Construction of the Key Bridge,  Washington DC
The Construction of the Key Bridge,  Washington DC

The Construction of the Key Bridge, Washington DC

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

Signed lower left & dated 1920 The Francis Scott Key Bridge, also known as the Key Bridge, is a concrete arch bridge traffic across the Potomac River between the of Arlington County...

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1920s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Original James Tormey Photo Realist Oil Painting Still Life Candy Bowl Pop Art
Original James Tormey Photo Realist Oil Painting Still Life Candy Bowl Pop Art

Original James Tormey Photo Realist Oil Painting Still Life Candy Bowl Pop Art

Located in Surfside, FL

Meisel in 1969 and appeared in print for the first time in 1970 in a Whitney Museum catalogue for the show "Twenty-two Realists." It is also sometimes labeled as Super-Realism, New R...

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20th Century Photorealist Still-life 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
    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.
  • 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 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 15, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    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
    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.