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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...
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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...
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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
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

"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
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

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

Nicolas I by Guillaume Chansarel - Urban landscape painting, Paris, streets
By Guillaume Chansarel (Guiyome)
Located in Paris, FR
interdit (no-entry) sign adds a subtle touch of urban realism. This series is devoted to exploring the
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Magazine Paper

Oil painting, Contemporary Urban Architecture, City
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
transforms the structure into an urban icon, suspended between realism and poetic abstraction. His approach
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Black & White Painting of Westminster Bridge in London by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
contrasts bring a cinematic quality to the scene, balancing urban realism with expressive artistry. The
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Five O’Clock Shadow
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Contemporary Urban Realism
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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
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Black & Orange Abstract Expressionist Painting by Leading British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
urban realism, bridging the raw experimentation of her formative years with the refined assurance of her
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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...
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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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"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
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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
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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
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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
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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

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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Giclée

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View from the old town over Geneva
Located in Genève, GE
. Stylistically, the painting aligns with mid-20th-century European figurative modernism, merging urban realism
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1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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

Linen, Oil

Inspired by Bernini’s Sculpture “The Rape of Proserpine”, Original Drawing
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a representation of what
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Oil Crayon, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

Horizon en été, Oil painting on canvas, Sea and Beach under a Summer Sky
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Atlantic Seascape, Original Oil Pastel, Beach and Cloudy Sky, Seaside House
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 Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil, Archival Paper

Bleu Nuit, Nocturnal Seascape, Original Pastel and Charcoal Contemporary Work
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Lumière de Bretagne, Coastal Landscape, French Impressionist Oil Paint & Pastel
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 Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Archival Paper, Oil

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
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Restoration Day on December 31, Geneva
Located in Genève, GE
. Stylistically, the painting reflects postwar European figurative modernism, combining urban realism with a
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Symphonie, Original Oil Pastel, Contemporary Seascape, French coast Promenade
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Oil Pastel

Red Cherries, Archival Ink, Limited Edition, Contemporary Still Life
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
of painting and drawing between photographic inspiration and urban realism. The artist's
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Doux Horizon, Original Pastel, Interior Scene with Horizon Landscape
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal

Floral Bouquet in a Pink Vase, Original Drawing, Contemporary Still Life
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Archival Paper

Fleurs du jardin, Fine Drawing, Floral Still Life, Minimalist Bouquet in a Vase
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 Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Archival Paper

Blooming Wisteria Study, Original Mixed-Media Floral Drawing in Soft Violet Tone
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

Oil Crayon, Archival Paper, Oil Pastel

Lieu Commun Colosseo, Oil Pastel, Photorealistic Drawing, Colosseum in Rome
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
inspiration and urban realism. The artist's consideration of painting is essentially turned to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel

Far from the Cities, Oil Pastel, Contemporary Coastal Landscape with Pine Trees
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 Pastel

Window over the Lake, Contemporary Landscape Drawing, Modern Interior
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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Oil Crayon, Pastel, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

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
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1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflections of Figures crossing a New York City Street with Clouds of Steam
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
York series. Angela Wakefield is celebrated internationally for her urban realism, with works in
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The 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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