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Realistic Water Paintings

Back to the source, Oil painting on Canvas, Water Reflections, Leafs, Realistic
Back to the source, Oil painting on Canvas, Water Reflections, Leafs, Realistic

Back to the source, Oil painting on Canvas, Water Reflections, Leafs, Realistic

By Deniz Bayav

Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR

Work : Original Oil Painting, Unique Work. Handmade artwork. Ready to Hang. Medium : Oil and Acrylic painting on Canvas. Artist : Deniz Bayav Subject : Retour à la source (Title / F...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fish Out of Water" realistic bluefin tuna hopping out of the water
"Fish Out of Water" realistic bluefin tuna hopping out of the water

"Fish Out of Water" realistic bluefin tuna hopping out of the water

By Michel Brosseau

Located in Edgartown, MA

Michel Brosseau was born in Nantes and has lived in Bordeaux for many years. Both cities are on the Atlantic coast of France and have rich maritime histories, highlighted by prospero...

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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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Open Sea

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H 26 in W 38 in D 2 in

Open Sea

By Christopher Blossom

Located in Stonington, CT

Painting water realistically is one of the hardest tasks for any artist.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

THE GAME. Underwater Stone. Realistic Water oil painting
THE GAME. Underwater Stone. Realistic Water oil painting

THE GAME. Underwater Stone. Realistic Water oil painting

By Elena Khokhryakova

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, water and stone become part of the same quiet movement. The smooth surface of the rock rests beneath a shifting veil of light, while ripples play across it like liv...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Blue, Red, and Gray Watercolor Surrealist Abstract with Realistic Water Droplets
Blue, Red, and Gray Watercolor Surrealist Abstract with Realistic Water Droplets

Blue, Red, and Gray Watercolor Surrealist Abstract with Realistic Water Droplets

By Dae Duck Cha

Located in Houston, TX

Abstract surrealist watercolor painting by Korean artist Dae-Duck Cha. The work features realistic water droplets set against a blended blue and red gradient background.

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1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media

"Study for Styria"   Small waterscape of a blue ocean with waves
"Study for Styria"   Small waterscape of a blue ocean with waves

"Study for Styria" Small waterscape of a blue ocean with waves

By Chris Armstrong

Located in Wellesley, MA

"Study for Styria" Highly realistic and luminous ocean/water painting of blue waves in shades of blue and white Oil on Canvas, 21 x 28 Inches.

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Coke Bottle with Water"  Highly realistic Pop still life in Old Masters style
"Coke Bottle with Water"  Highly realistic Pop still life in Old Masters style

"Coke Bottle with Water" Highly realistic Pop still life in Old Masters style

By Larry Preston

Located in Wellesley, MA

Exquisite, highly realistic and detailed small still life in the Flemish Style of oil painting by Larry Preston, very established artist based in Western Massachusetts.

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ruby Reflections" Realistic Painting of Beach Ball on Water
"Ruby Reflections" Realistic Painting of Beach Ball on Water

"Ruby Reflections" Realistic Painting of Beach Ball on Water

By Carol O'Malia

Located in Baltimore, MD

This piece is framed which is reflected in the price. Unframed dimensions are 48 x 48 inches. Carol O’Malia’s paintings depict ordinary objects, people, and places and the ephemeral...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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"Orange Ruminations" Realistic Oil Painting of a Beach Ball on Water
"Orange Ruminations" Realistic Oil Painting of a Beach Ball on Water

"Orange Ruminations" Realistic Oil Painting of a Beach Ball on Water

By Carol O'Malia

Located in Baltimore, MD

This piece is framed which is reflected in the price. Unframed dimensions are 48 x 48 inches. Carol O’Malia’s paintings depict ordinary objects, people, and places and the ephemeral...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Realistic Water Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of realistic water paintings available for sale. A selection of these works in the contemporary, abstract and modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add realistic water paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, blue, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by John Harris (painter), Sue Bryan, James Zamora, Kimberly MacNeille and Amy Devlin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Realistic Water Paintings?

The average selling price for realistic water paintings we offer is $2,356, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $275,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

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On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.

Questions About Realistic Water Paintings

  • 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 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 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
    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.