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Jenness Cortez Art

American, b. 1944

Jenness Cortez is a distinguished figure in the contemporary revival of classical realist painting. In her work, Cortez plays author, architect, visual journalist, art historian, curator and pundit to help open our eyes to what we might otherwise have overlooked or taken for granted. Each painting presents a specific theme, mixing straightforward cues and obscure illusions, complemented by references to other artists' lives and times. Each of her works touches upon important questions about the nature of painting and the significance of art objects and presents subtle shades of meaning that invite contemplation. Cortez has been exhibiting her work since 1975 and has had more than 40 solo shows throughout the United States. Her work is in numerous public and private collections, including those of President Ronald Reagan, President Bill Clinton, Governor George Pataki, Governor Hugh Carey, Queen Elizabeth II, the New York State Museum, Skidmore College and SUNY Empire State College.

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Artist: Jenness Cortez
Diva

Diva

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

"I’ve turned a decidedly nontraditional eye to the world of flowers––those forms which constitute one of the most traditional and ubiquitous subjects in the history of art. Combining...

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2010s Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Birch, Acrylic, Panel

Manhattan Night Light

Manhattan Night Light

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

View of Manhattan skyscrapers from an interior

Category

2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Mahogany, Acrylic

Race Day
Race Day

Race Day

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Oil on panel by Jenness Cortez signed and dated lower left beautifully framed and matted measuring 16" x 21" including the frame. This painting features two jockeys and their race ho...

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20th Century American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Oil

Homer's Genius

Homer's Genius

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

Signed "Cortez" lower left Homage to: Winslow Homer (1836-1910) “Breezing Up” collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. "Gloucester Harbor," 1873 watercolor and gouache on paper, Private Collection. “The Whittling Boy,” 1873 Terra Foundation for American Art, Daniel J. Terra Collection. Photograph of Homer Winslow...

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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel

CIGAR Champion Horse Portrait 1997 Signed Lithograph, Equestrian, Horse Racing
CIGAR Champion Horse Portrait 1997 Signed Lithograph, Equestrian, Horse Racing

CIGAR Champion Horse Portrait 1997 Signed Lithograph, Equestrian, Horse Racing

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Union City, NJ

CIGAR - Champion Horse Portrait 1997 by the contemporary woman artist and distinguished realist painter Jenness Cortez, is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed using hand lithography techniques on archival paper 100% acid free. CIGAR is a lifelike, realistic equine portrait depicting the superstar thoroughbred racehorse Cigar, who was two-time Horse of the Year winner, a member of the National Racing Hall of Fame, and arguably the greatest racehorse of the 1990s. CIGAR, a visually impressive handmade lithograph, displays an appealing neutral color palette in shades of warm copper brown, grays, and charcoal black on a light slate blue background. Print size - 29.5" x 25", unframed, excellent condition, pencil signed by Jenness Cortez Image Size - 26" x 21" Edition size - 250, plus proofs Year - 1997 Printer - JK Fine Art Editions Co., NJ High quality hand drawn lithograph, classic equine portrait, sporting art print pencil signed by Ms. Cortez on lower margin, First-rate hand crafted print, not a commercially mass photo reproduced poster or digital reproduction. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jenness Cortez is a mid-career artist with astonishing talent. Born 1944 in Indiana, Jenness Cortez began her formal art studies at the age of sixteen under the guidance of noted Dutch painter, Antonius Raemaekers...

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1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Lithograph

On Sundae

On Sundae

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

Signed "Cortez" lower left Homage to: Paul Klee (1879-1940) “Senecio” also known as “Head of a Man Going Senile” Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel

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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel

Love Serve Remember

Love Serve Remember

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

Signed "Cortez" and dated 2025, lower left This painting is an homage to Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) and depicts his painting, “Saying Grace” which was painted for the cover of The ...

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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel

One Field

One Field

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

"I’ve turned a decidedly nontraditional eye to the world of flowers––those forms which constitute one of the most traditional and ubiquitous subjects in the history of art. Combining...

Category

2010s Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Birch, Acrylic, Panel

Nantucket Peonies

Nantucket Peonies

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

Still life of a vase full of peonies in front of a map of Nantucket.

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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Mahogany, Acrylic

Dinner at Eight

Dinner at Eight

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

Dinner for two look out at the Empire State Building, NYC

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2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Mahogany, Acrylic

18 Broad Street

18 Broad Street

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Greenwich, CT

Winter view of Broad Street, Manhattan, NYC

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2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

Materials

Mahogany, Acrylic

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This rare original equine painting by renowned artist, Jenness Cortez, features legendary racehorse Secretariat sprinting towards the finish line at the 1973 Belmont race, winning by an incredible and historical 31 lengths. Titled, “Secretariat, Winning the Belmont at 31 Length”, this beautiful oil painting measures 16 x 24.5 and is framed in an ornate warm silver and gold frame, complete with a commemorative plaque. Secretariat is widely considered to be the greatest racehorse of all time and the most recognizable name in thoroughbred racing. Big Red, as he is most often affectionately referred, became America’s Horse after his historic Triple Crown win in 1973, winning the Belmont Stakes by an unimaginable 31 lengths (in world record time) in what stands today as the single greatest horseracing performance ever. About Jenness Cortez: Jenness Cortez is a distinguished figure in the contemporary revival of classical realist painting. She was born in Indiana and exhibited a very early talent for art. As a teenager, she took private lessons with Antonius Raemaekers...

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CIGAR-Champion Horse Portrait 1997 by the contemporary woman artist and distinguished realist painter Jenness Cortez, is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed using hand lithography techniques on archival paper 100% acid free. CIGAR is a lifelike realistic equine portrait depicting the superstar thoroughbred racehorse Cigar, who was two-time Horse of the Year winner, a member of the National Racing Hall of Fame, and arguably the greatest racehorse of the 1990s. Edition size -250 Print size - 29.5" x 25", unframed, excellent condition, pencil signed by Jenness Cortez Image Size - 26" x 21" Year - 1997 High quality hand drawn lithograph, classic equine portrait, sporting art print pencil signed by Ms. Cortez on lower margin, First-rate hand crafted print, not a commercially mass photo reproduced poster or digital reproduction. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jenness Cortez is a mid-career artist with astonishing talent. Born 1944 in Indiana, Jenness Cortez began her formal art studies at the age of sixteen under the guidance of noted Dutch painter, Antonius Raemaekers...

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1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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Lithograph

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CIGAR-Champion Horse Portrait, Hand Drawn Lithograph, Horse Racing

CIGAR-Champion Horse Portrait, Hand Drawn Lithograph, Horse Racing

By Jenness Cortez

Located in Union City, NJ

CIGAR-Champion Horse Portrait 1997 by the contemporary realist painter Jenness Cortez, is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed using hand lithography techniques on archival paper 100% acid free. A lifelike realistic portrait rendering of the superstar thoroughbred racehorse Cigar, who was two-time Horse of the Year winner, a member of the National Racing Hall of Fame, and arguably the greatest racehorse of the 1990s. Edition size -250 Print size - 29.5" x 25" Image Size - 26" x 21" High quality lithograph, classic equine portrait, sporting art print pencil signed by Ms. Cortez on lower margin, First-rate hand crafted print, not a commercially mass produced poster or digital reproduction. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jenness Cortez is a mid-career artist with astonishing talent. Born 1944 in Indiana, Jenness Cortez began her formal art studies at the age of sixteen under the guidance of noted Dutch painter, Antonius Raemaekers...

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1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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