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'Chicago Harbor' — Urban Realism
By Anton Schutz
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Anton Schutz, 'Chicago Harbor', etching, edition 100, c. 1927. Signed and numbered '87/100' in pencil. Annotated '580 Chicago Harbor', in another hand, in the bottom left margin. A f...
Category
1920s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
'Spirit of Buffalo' — Urban Realism
By Anton Schutz
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Anton Schutz, 'Spirit of Buffalo', etching, edition not stated, c. 1927. Signed in pencil. Annotated 'Spirit of Buffalo 522', in another hand, in the bottom right margin. A fine, ric...
Category
1920s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
"Manhattan Bridge" NYC American Scene Modernism Watercolor WPA Urban Realism
By Reginald Marsh
Located in New York, NY
Reginald Marsh "Manhattan Bridge" NYC American Scene Modernism Watercolor WPA Urban Realism, 20 x
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
$55,000
H 26 in W 20 in D 2 in
"Camp Washington Caddy" – Oil Painting, Urban Realism
By Brad Davis
Located in Denver, CO
extraordinary ability to capture realism and atmospheric depth. The vehicle sits on an urban street framed by
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
A 1940s Noire Inspired Street Scene, Lower Wacker Drive, Chicago, Urban Realism
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s Noire Inspired City Street Scene, Lower Wacker Drive, Chicago, Urban Realism by Noted
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
$135
H 14 in W 18 in D 0.13 in
"State Ave. Stretch" – Oil on Wood Panel, Urban Realism Scene
By Brad Davis
Located in Denver, CO
artwork depicts an urban residential setting characterized by muted tones and sharp realism. Dominating
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sprawl No. 11 / architecture abstract city oil painting urban realism
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
departure for his investigations in paint. Combining the worlds of realism and abstraction his work creates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$3,400
H 16 in W 24 in D 1 in
Sprawl No. 10 / architecture abstract city oil painting urban realism
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
departure for his investigations in paint. Combining the worlds of realism and abstraction his work creates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
$3,200
H 17.75 in W 19 in D 1 in
Deansgate Manchester City Urban Night Scene by Contemporary Britain Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
and timeless—perfect for collectors who appreciate modern urban realism with a moody, expressive edge
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$10,908 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 29 in D 2.5 in
Five O’Clock Shadow
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Contemporary Urban Realism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
DIGITAL - Contemporary Tokyo Cityscape / Urban Lights / Realism
By Alexandra Pacula
Located in New York, NY
, focusing on realism through oil painting. She received her BFA from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$22,000
H 44 in W 44 in
Smokestack, bright color masks urban setting romantic realism
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagina...
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
I LOVE U
Located in PARIS, FR
powerful visual narrative. The background is textured and layered, giving a sense of depth and urban
Category
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Tulips from the garden, Still life realism, Oil Painting, Contemporary , Flowers
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$898
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 0.71 in
Hortensia in Vase, Original Oil Painting, Still Life, Contemporary realism
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,737
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
"Ronnie Scotts" Fifth St - London realism urban landscape oil painting Original
By Peter Brimelow RIBA
Located in London, Chelsea
understanding of urban space and context, creating architecturally accurate perspectives of contemporary London
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,674 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.97 in
Signpost, Contemporary British Artist, 1977
By Graham Dean
Located in London, GB
group show on the theme of urban realism called Art for Society at the Whitechapel Gallery in London
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
that transforms the language of the street into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From
Category
2010s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen
Morning Commute
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
language of the street into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
506 Muskoka
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
language of the street into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Maya
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Maison de Congrigoux, Oil Pastel, Impressionist French seascape, Landscape
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
$658
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Silver Screen
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Sneaky Dees
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
City exploration
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Intersection Sketch
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
In Transit
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Steve and Yule
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
12 Parsecs
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
language of the street into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Giclée
Bloom
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Mingle
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Stardust
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Fall Street Car
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Loren Gray
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
Scar Face
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
into a hybrid form of abstraction and urban realism. From the outset, JBall has sought to interpret his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Symphonie, Original Oil Pastel, Contemporary Landscape, Sea Scape, French coast
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Archival Paper, Oil Pastel
$658
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Fenêtre sur lac, Oil Painting, Interior with Landscape, Lake, Sky
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a representation of what
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
$898
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.38 in
Bleu Océanique, Oil Pastel, Impressionist French seascape, Landscape
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
to a practice of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper, Oil Crayon
$658
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in
Albert Square Manchester City Scene at Octoberfest by Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
urban realism. It’s a statement piece for discerning collectors seeking both visual impact and emotional
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$10,908 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 29 in D 2.5 in
Fenêtre sur lac, Oil Painting, Interior Design, Living space
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$539
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Central Park Autumn
By Paul Cornoyer
Located in Missouri, MO
View of Saint Louis, with its strong urban realism. It shows the Eads Bridge, which opened in 1874
Category
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Heather on Rock, Oil Pastel, French Landscape, Sky with Clouds
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
$658
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
John E. Thompson 'High Bridge, NYC' Signed Oil Painting, American, 1924
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
landmarks. It bridges two artistic worlds—urban realism and the advent of modernism—making it a standout
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,500
H 37.5 in W 41 in D 1 in
Plage des Jaunais, Original Drawing Landscape, Sea Scape, French coast
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
him to a practice of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Water...
Materials
Oil Crayon, Archival Paper
$658
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Fenêtre sur lac. Colorful Vintage Interior, Lake, Armchair
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon
$479
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.4 in
Painting of the Chrysler Building New York City by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
rare balance of realism and stylized interpretation.
• Urban Romance: There’s a nostalgic, cinematic
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Angela WakefieldPainting of the Chrysler Building New York City by Contemporary British Artist, 2021
$27,408 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Respiration, Oil Painting, Contemporary Landscape, River, Tree
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$1,317
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 1.38 in
Fenêtre sur lac V6. Original Pastel. Colorful Vintage Interior, Contemporary art
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Oil Crayon, Pastel
$898
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Santa Monica - contemporary realism oil painting- cityscape art -modern artwork
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
realism with urban beauty. Painted in oil on canvas, this artwork transports the viewer to a sunlit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,837
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Refugee from England ( Memories), 20th Century Contemporary Acrylic
By Graham Dean
Located in London, GB
although that space is now altogether less defined. The urban realism of his early days has been replaced
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$32,890
H 47 in W 41 in
Amaryllis. Oil on Linen. Colorful still-life : Flowers, Interior, Plant
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Paint, Oil
$898
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
Man on His Back, Nude
By George Wesley Bellows
Located in Fairlawn, OH
daughters. After 1910 Bellows gradually abandoned the stark urban realism and dark palette characteristic of
Category
1910s Ashcan School Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
MOMA Exhibited Watercolor by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, "Tourists in Taxco"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
national exhibition aimed to highlight the growing importance of Urban Realism and the American Scene style
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$485
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.13 in
Boys Swimming Industrial Landscape WPA Mid 20th Century Social Realism Modernism
By Henry Ernst Schnakenberg
Located in New York, NY
Boys Swimming Industrial Landscape WPA Mid 20th Century Social Realism Modernism
Henry
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fenêtre sur lac, Oil Painting, Cosy Interior With Sofa and Porcelain Vase
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$1,857
H 21.26 in W 25.6 in D 1.38 in
Bouquet de Lilas. Oil on Linen. Colorful still-life: Flowers, Lilac, Vase, Light
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil, Linen
$898
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
1923 George Bellows Lithograph, Titled "The Garden of Growth'
Located in Chicago, IL
married Emma Story, by whom he had two daughters. After 1910 Bellows gradually abandoned the stark urban
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
$1,500
H 23.75 in W 17 in
Wellington Square in Bloom -original cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
By Alex Rennie
Located in London, Chelsea
across a diverse range of styles from urban realism to geometric abstraction.
Over his 24-year career
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$4,097
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 1.19 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
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