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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

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

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

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Paper, Gouache

The skater on Ice Sonja Hernie
The skater on Ice Sonja Hernie

The skater on Ice Sonja Hernie

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The skater on Ice Sonja Hernie" 1936, is a bronze sculpture with silver plating on white marble base by noted Belgian artist Jean Laurent Boreux, 1886-1966. The ...

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1930s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

The Mixologist, Painting, Oil on Canvas
The Mixologist, Painting, Oil on Canvas

The Mixologist, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Ruslana Levandovska

Located in Yardley, PA

This striking painting portrays a bartender in the height of his craft—focused, fluid, and effortlessly refined. Wearing a crisp shirt and tailored vest, he pours a shimmering stre...

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2010s Realist Abstract Photography

Materials

Oil

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

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Photographic Paper

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.

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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 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

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 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

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...

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Paper, Watercolor

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 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 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

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

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

The Troubadour's Love
The Troubadour's Love

The Troubadour's Love

By Serghei Ghetiu

Located in Zofingen, AG

"A troubadour was a composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages (1100–1350). The texts of troubadour songs deal mainly with themes of chivalry and ...

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2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Flag House BW

The Flag House BW

By Gerard Giliberti

Located in East Hampton, NY

Title: Flag House Also available in 20"x30" Edition of 10 $725 *Photography: U Wash Truck, Death Valley and Mulford Lane, Amagansett 2012 have been featured in the June 2019 issue ...

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2010s American Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

At the Cabin
At the Cabin

At the Cabin

By Paul G. Oxborough

Located in Greenwich, CT

Paul G. Oxborough studied at Minneapolis College of Art and Design and Atelier Lesueur, a 4-year program that adheres to the French academic tradition. He has exhibited numerous time...

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2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

The evening light.
The evening light.

The evening light.

By Giulnara Khabibulina

Located in Zofingen, AG

"The plot speaks for itself. It's already evening. The dog is lying on the couch. The floor lamp is on. Comfort and warmth. The atmosphere of the house speaks volumes. Very nice and ...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Going for the Ride
Going for the Ride

Going for the Ride

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Monument, Oil Painting
The Monument, Oil Painting

The Monument, Oil Painting

By Kent Sullivan 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Artist Kent Sullivan captures the peaceful glow of early evening at a Colorado monument. Warm skies bathe the landscape in soft light, highlighting his admirati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate

The Golden Gate

By Adolf Arthur Dehn

Located in Fairlawn, OH

After four years of courtship, he married her in 1947, and at that point entered into the final phase of his career—one marked by considerable financial success and domestic harmony....

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1940s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"After the rain"
"After the rain"

"After the rain"

By Maryan Besaga

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The work was created based on observing the changing landscape from the window of one's own home in Ukraine.

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Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"The forester's dinner"
"The forester's dinner"

"The forester's dinner"

By Vladyslav Kazachenko

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The painting "Forester's Dinner" was painted in 2022 during the war in Ukraine. It is the only painting by the author for the entire year. With this painting, the artist tried to con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Thrasher Place II

The Thrasher Place II

By John Cobb

Located in Dallas, TX

In 1976, he entered Rhode Island School of Design where his realist tendencies were ostracized. Using the money intended for his education, Cobb moved to Europe, bought a Vespa, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Intaglio

The Love Letter

The Love Letter

By Ashlee Selburg

Located in Columbia, MO

Ashlee Selburg (American, b. 1989) Ashlee Selburg is a multidisciplinary artist whose ink drawings and paintings are characterized by whimsical narratives, imaginative scenarios, and...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Brave the Storm

Brave the Storm

By Robin McCauley

Located in Bozeman, MT

Nature is my muse. Animals are losing their habitat and they are, at the very least, confronted by or threatened by all of our discards. Though the birds in my paintings are not vict...

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2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunny Morning in the Meadow
Sunny Morning in the Meadow

Sunny Morning in the Meadow

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Sunny Morning in a Meadow is a magical and vibrant painting, created in oil on canvas, that exudes the freshness and warmth of a sunny day. ​The canvas depicts a picturesque fore...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Overlooking the Bay
Overlooking the Bay

Overlooking the Bay

By Ephraim Samson

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Overlooking the Bay" 2003 Is a watercolor on paper by Filipino artist Ephraim Samson, b.1947. It is signed and dated at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

At the Base of the Forest, Painting, Oil on Canvas

At the Base of the Forest, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom

Located in Yardley, PA

Lighted path through the forest on Deer Isle, Me. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :...

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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The feet of Saint Parthenios
The feet of Saint Parthenios

The feet of Saint Parthenios

By Olena Kainska

Located in Edinburgh, GB

I made this painting during the art residence “Zhovka-Art-Kreminna.” The residence’s studio was located on the premises of the Basilian Ukrainian Greek-Catholic monastery. The whole ...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"The Polar Express"
"The Polar Express"

"The Polar Express"

By Vladyslav Kazachenko

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Polar Express This painting was painted in delight from seeing a steam engine of a locomotive. The power of the emitted steam, the smell of coal and the beauty of snow-covered peren...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Blind Woman

The Blind Woman

By Miles Cleveland Goodwin

Located in Dallas, TX

"The Blind Woman" by artist Miles Cleveland Goodwin is oil on canvas, and measures 72 5/8 x 44 5/8 inches. Including the artist-made frame, the overall dimensions are 74 1/8 x 46 1/8...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Working the Pile
Working the Pile

Working the Pile

By Nicholas Berger

Located in Greenwich, CT

Nicholas Berger Biography American, b. 1949 In his more than three decades as an artist, Nicholas Berger (b. 1949) has created an outstanding body of work that continues to evolve a...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Everlasting and The End
Everlasting and The End

Everlasting and The End

By Tammy Mackay

Located in Deddington, GB

Everlasting and The End by Tammy Mackay [2021/22] limited_edition Photopolymer Plate and Chine Colle Edition number 30 Image size: H:43.5 cm x W:59 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Mixed Media

In the Workshop
In the Workshop

In the Workshop

Located in New York, NY

This masterful and detail oriented depiction of potentially three generations of what may be leather tanners and or saddle-makers in their workshop is a very American genre scene tha...

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Early 1900s American Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A broken tree in the Semyn River near the village of Sutoki
A broken tree in the Semyn River near the village of Sutoki

A broken tree in the Semyn River near the village of Sutoki

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

This is one of the artist’s early works, painted from life in the Kuvshinovsky District of the Tver Region, near the village of Sutoki. A quiet intensity permeates this landscape. Th...

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1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Salome and the Head of John the Baptist - Etching from Louvre Museum
Salome and the Head of John the Baptist - Etching from Louvre Museum

Salome and the Head of John the Baptist - Etching from Louvre Museum

By Gustave Moreau

Located in Paris, IDF

Gustave MOREAU Salome and the Head of John the Baptist Etching Signed in the plate On BFK Rives vellum 64.5 x 50 cm (c. 25.4 x 19.69 inch) INFORMATION : Published by the Chalcograp...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Francis in the cube
Francis in the cube

Francis in the cube

Located in Barcelona, CT

This striking artwork portrays a monochromatic portrait rendered in a chiaroscuro style, utilizing dramatic contrasts between light and shadow. The face emerges from a deep black bac...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Fire Road
The Fire Road

The Fire Road

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

One of the finest American contemporary realist painters, Willard Dixon has painted Northern California coastal landscapes for 35 years.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Foundry Worker
The Foundry Worker

The Foundry Worker

Located in San Francisco, CA

This sculpture "The Foundry Worker" c.1925 is a bronze sculpture by German artist Albert Caasmann, 1886-1968. The signature is impressed in the bronze. The subject size is 11.15 x 8....

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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Up the stairs to the garden of the heart. 2019, oil on canvas, 70x50 cm
Up the stairs to the garden of the heart. 2019, oil on canvas, 70x50 cm

Up the stairs to the garden of the heart. 2019, oil on canvas, 70x50 cm

By Igor Maikov

Located in Riga, LV

Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

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

By Andrew Wyeth

Located in Southampton, NY

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

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1960s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Flowers in the night"
"Flowers in the night"

"Flowers in the night"

By Madalena Zampassi

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This painting captures the beauty of an evening landscape. A snow-capped mountain range, a flowery plateau, and a starry sky all evoke a sense of delight and magic in the beauty of n...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Home Place
The Home Place

The Home Place

By Joseph Orr

Located in Missouri, MO

Joseph Orr (b. 1949) "The Home Place" Acrylic on Canvas Canvas Size: 9 x 12 Framed Size: approx 12 x 16 Joseph Orr, from Missouri, has been painting professionally since 1972. He pa...

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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Across the Floor.
Across the Floor.

Across the Floor.

By Frederick Mershimer

Located in New York, NY

Fred Mershimer created this piece using mezzotint and aquatint printmaking techniques with handpainted watercolor. "Across the Floor" was printed in an edition of 120 in 2011. It ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Mezzotint

Under the Surface

Under the Surface

By Alex Roulette

Located in Fairfield, CT

Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA -- Alex Roulette’s paintings depict false realities. The artist constructs landscapes from numerous source photographs, which he uses a...

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2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

The Steamship Jamestown of the Old Dominion Line, American Marine Painting
The Steamship Jamestown of the Old Dominion Line, American Marine Painting

The Steamship Jamestown of the Old Dominion Line, American Marine Painting

By Antonio Jacobsen

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-1921) Signed: Antonio Jacobsen, 1907 (lower, right) " The Steamship Jamestown of the Old Dominion Line ", 1907 Oil on Board ...

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Early 1900s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

“The Newspaper Boy”
“The Newspaper Boy”

“The Newspaper Boy”

Located in San Francisco, CA

The classic hard luck, independent kid, maybe 8 or 10 years old here, selling the day’s papers out on the grubby streets of early 1900s New York City. He’s paused in a quiet spot, ap...

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Early 1900s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In the Park

In the Park

By Trevor Young

Located in Fairfield, CT

Trevor Young is a quintessentially American painter. He makes no bones about his affection for the trappings of car culture, life on the road, and 1960s West Coast art. His main subj...

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2010s American Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Preening Goose
The Preening Goose

The Preening Goose

Located in San Francisco, CA

The artist Kobler depicts this goose actively working on its plumage, cleaning and aligning its feathers. The bird’s partially raised wing may be part of a drying process after bathi...

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1970s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

In the Distance
In the Distance

In the Distance

By Shirley Cean Youngs

Located in Greenwich, CT

American b. 1939 Renowned Impressionist painter Shirley Cean Youngs is a native New Yorker who now lives on a family compound in Connecticut surrounded by nature and those she loves...

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2010s American Realist Landscape 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.
  • 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
    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.