Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

American, b. 1954

Christopher Klein was a former illustrator for National Geographic Magazine. Klein was born in 1954, Washington DC. Klein spent 26 years at National Geographic Magazine. His career at National Geographic brought him around the world. He lived with people from Egypt to South America, studied history and artifacts of ancient times and delved into the intricacies of creatures like tarantulas and horseshoe crabs. His research transformed into illustrations filling the pages of National Geographic Magazine. In retirement, he is back to his surrealistic roots combining his love of surrealism with the breadth of his life experience. “Surrealism is a way for me to create my own world,” says Klein. “Whether it be an archeological recreation, deep sea representation, or a futuristic scene, my use of realistic juxtapositions proved to be my key to scientific art with the National Geographic Society. My ability to render in high detail and a vivid imagination are the prerequisites for creating accurate paintings of historic people, the places they lived and worshipped, as well as the inner workings of both animals and machines. After 26 years of scientific art, my work is now going full circle back to my fine art roots in surrealism, now reflecting realistic images in unnatural settings or unnatural images in even more bizarre environments.”

Artist: Christopher Klein

Christopher KleinWisdom Trumps Violence - Surreal Oil Painting with a Leopard, an Owl, and a Man, 2018

$8,800

Wisdom Trumps Violence - Surreal Oil Painting with a Leopard, an Owl, and a Man

By Christopher Klein

Located in Chicago, IL

Toying (e.g., rider on toy horse) with violent threats is not wise. The sounds (e.g., horn) of violence (e.g., spear and leopard) will never overtake wisdom (e.g., owl and pearl). This masterfully painted surrealist artwork draws in the viewer with its extraordinary detail. The artwork is framed. Christopher A. Klein Wisdom Trumps...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Nathan NevenGrande Place-original cityscape-wildlife architecture painting-contemporary art, 2026

$5,332

H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 0.99 in

Grande Place-original cityscape-wildlife architecture painting-contemporary art

By Nathan Neven

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Derek CarruthersLarge Scale Surrealist Oil on Canvas, 'Noah's Ark and the Animals'.

$4,809Sale Price|40% Off

H 47.92 in W 60.04 in D 0.71 in

Large Scale Surrealist Oil on Canvas, 'Noah's Ark and the Animals'.

Located in Cotignac, FR

Very large scale late 20th century oil on canvas of Noah's Ark and the Animals by British artist Derek Carruthers. Signed to the bottom right. A magical, highly colourful and energe...

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Late 20th Century Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sofía Cristina JiménezLlama al Sol Acrylic Painting, Inflatable Llama in Andean Landscape, 2025

$4,242

H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 1.58 in

Llama al Sol Acrylic Painting, Inflatable Llama in Andean Landscape

By Sofía Cristina Jiménez

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Acrylic painting depicting a silver inflatable llama positioned within a high-altitude Andean mountain landscape, examining the interaction between artificial imagery and remote natu...

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2010s Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Acrylic

Robin Hextrum"Pegasus" Original Oil Painting of Mythical Horse with Wings, 2025

$2,000

H 20 in W 20 in

"Pegasus" Original Oil Painting of Mythical Horse with Wings

By Robin Hextrum

Located in Denver, CO

Robin Hextrum's (US based) "Pegasus" is an original oil painting that depicts a mythical white horse with wings. Artist Statement: This painting is part of my "Magical Realism" ser...

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2010s Contemporary Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Gustavo NovoaLeopard, Panther, Lion, Elephant, Zebra, Rhino, Peaceable Kingdom, 1976

$12,000

H 20 in W 23 in D 1 in

Leopard, Panther, Lion, Elephant, Zebra, Rhino, Peaceable Kingdom

By Gustavo Novoa

Located in Miami, FL

This early work by famed Chilean naive painter Gustavo Novoa features a group portrait of eight African animals looking at the viewer in sync. In my opinion, Novoa's early work in th...

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1970s Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Robin Hextrum"Iguana-moth" Original Oil Painting of Mythical Creature, 2025

$750

H 12 in W 9 in

"Iguana-moth" Original Oil Painting of Mythical Creature

By Robin Hextrum

Located in Denver, CO

Robin Hextrum's (US based) "Iguana-moth" is a colorful oil painting that depicts a mythical iguana/moth. Artist Statement: This painting is from part of my "Magical Realism" series...

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2010s Contemporary Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Signed Surreal Southwest Modernist Desert Cactus Original Vintage Oil Painting, 1940

$796Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 28 in D 2 in

Signed Surreal Southwest Modernist Desert Cactus Original Vintage Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist surreal landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed. Unframed. Image size, 28"L x 20"H.

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1950s Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Kyrylo Bondarenko"Cheshire cat", 2002

$640Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 0.04 in

"Cheshire cat"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This painting is about the fairy tale Alice in Wonderland and her friend, the Cheshire Cat. In this work, I have captured a dance of colors and emotions on canvas. Through oil ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Derek CarruthersLarge Scale Surrealist Oil on Canvas, 'At the Watering Hole'.

$4,809Sale Price|40% Off

H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 0.71 in

Large Scale Surrealist Oil on Canvas, 'At the Watering Hole'.

Located in Cotignac, FR

Large late 20th century oil on canvas of animals at the watering hole by British artist Derek Carruthers. Signed to the bottom right. A magical, highly colourful and energetic paint...

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Late 20th Century Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gustavo NovoaLeopards Zebras Panther Hippo Acrylic on Canvas - Silent Paradise, 2020

$12,500

H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in

Leopards Zebras Panther Hippo Acrylic on Canvas - Silent Paradise

By Gustavo Novoa

Located in Miami, FL

Leopards, zebras, panthers, and a hippo calmly lounge in a tropical paradise surrounded by lush foliage and flowers at the edge of azure blue water. Signed lower right. Signed and da...

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Early 2000s Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Evy Olsen HalvorsenThe Confused Flamingo, 2024

$1,090

H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in

The Confused Flamingo

Located in Kingston, WA

Here we have a very confused flamingo that thought following the gulf stream would lead him to the Gulf of Mexico, sadly mistaken, ended up in the Lofoten islands, an archipelago off...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Kyrylo Bondarenko"Constellation bull", 2015

$480Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 0.08 in

"Constellation bull"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

One of my best works in this series is "Art from Money." This painting has a philosophical meaning: it reflects the philosophy of human impact on the planet. This prophetic painting ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Previously Available Items

Christopher KleinThe Unicorn Trader, Surreal Painting, Male Figure, Horse-Like Unicorns, Crystals, 2007

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H 16.5 in W 20.5 in

The Unicorn Trader, Surreal Painting, Male Figure, Horse-Like Unicorns, Crystals

By Christopher Klein

Located in Chicago, IL

At first glance, the viewer is drawn in by the Tibetan monk who is displaying his beautiful horses. But with a closer look, we realize they are not horses at all but mystical unicorn-like animals and dotted among the grasses are what appears to be crystals growing. This surrealist painting from Christopher Klein...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Christopher KleinUntitled, 2018

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H 24 in W 18 in

Untitled

By Christopher Klein

Located in Chicago, IL

Christopher A. Klein b. 1954, Washington DC Christopher Klein spent 26 years at National Geographic Magazine. His career at National Geographic br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Christopher Klein Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Linen

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