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.
"Love Serve Remember" trompe l'oeil painting by Jenness Cortez
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 ...
Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel
"One Field" realist floral still life painting by Jenness Cortez
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...
Birch, Acrylic, Panel
Manhattan Night Light
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
View of Manhattan skyscrapers from an interior
Mahogany, Acrylic
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...
Oil
Nantucket Peonies
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Still life of a vase full of peonies in front of a map of Nantucket.
Mahogany, Acrylic
"Homer's Genius" trompe l'oeil painting by Jenness Cortez
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...
Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel
Nantucket Roses
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Arrangement of roses in front of a map of Nantucket
Mahogany, Acrylic
Dinner at Eight
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dinner for two look out at the Empire State Building, NYC
Mahogany, Acrylic
18 Broad Street
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Winter view of Broad Street, Manhattan, NYC
Mahogany, Acrylic
"Diva" contemporary realist floral painting by Jenness Cortez
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...
Birch, Acrylic, Panel
Grand Army Plaza
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Grand Army Plaza in Central Park, NYC
Oil, Panel
"On Sundae" trompe l'oeil modern still life painting by Jenness Cortez
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
Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel
Shadow of a Tree on Facade, Original Painting
By Zeynep Genc
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Two modern buildings, one raw sienna, and the other white, stand side by side against a deep blue sky. The daylight in the background contrasts with the struc...
Acrylic
Vintage Coral Cyclamen
By Barbara Gibson
Located in Soquel, CA
Acrylic painting on illustration board of three pink cyclamen flowers and heart-shaped leaves on a blue background by Barbara Gibson (American, 20th Century). Artwork is presented in...
Acrylic, Illustration Board, Pencil
$2,400
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Pondering in the Field Realist Light/ Shadow 20"x16" Landscape Cattle Nature
By Luke Autrey
Located in Houston, TX
Pondering in a Field Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 20"x16" Landscape Cattle . Pondering is Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 20"x16" Landscape that is part of a ne...
Oil, Panel
$1,500
H 12 in W 8 in D 1 in
Realism Paintings by Houston Realist Society Realism Still-life Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Shown are paintings by the Realist Society of Houston. They are a group of realist artists in the Houston area who find inspiration from learning about art and art history. We also...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$2,400
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Texas Longhorn and Sheep Realism 20" x 16" oil Bovine Landscape Animals
By Luke Autrey
Located in Houston, TX
Texas Longhorn and Sheep Realism 20" x 16" oil Bovine Landscape Animals The Duo is an 20 X 16 oil on canvas painting of a sheep and a longhorn who look as if they are in searc...
Oil, Panel
$4,800
H 18 in W 3 in D 22 in
PIPE SPRINGS American Realist UTAH Western Cowboy Indian Horse Ranch Painting
Located in New York, NY
Jim C. Norton “Pipe Springs” Oil on Masonite Image: 12x16 inches Overall: 18x22 inches with frame Oil on Masonite Signed lower right and verso Up for sale is a wonderful Western pai...
Oil
$3,060
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Four Sheep in the Field, Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 36" x 24" Farm
By Luke Autrey
Located in Houston, TX
Four Sheep in the Field, Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 36" x 24" Farm The third and fourth photos show thow this painting will look after being professionally taken by 2/23...
Oil, Panel
$2,400
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Bovine Beauties Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 20"x16" Landscape
By Luke Autrey
Located in Houston, TX
Bovine Beauties Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 20"x16" Landscape . The second image shows how the painting will look. I am waiting for professional photos by 2/14. Bovine B...
Oil, Panel
$18,500
H 8 in W 14.65 in
Cowboy on Horseback in the Rain, Oil on Board, American Realist, 1953
By Bob Kuhn
Located in Miami, FL
Oil on Board painting for American Weekly Magazine November 15, 1953. The decisive moment of a Cowboy and Horse is captured. As a determined team, t...
Oil
A Friend in the Forest, Landscape with Deer
By Richard Weers
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Richard Weers (American, 1932-2022) Signed: Richard Weers (Lower, Left) " A Friend in the Forest " Oil on Canvas 12" x 16" Housed in a 1 1/2" Gol...
Canvas, Oil
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.5 in
Sunset Palms (Framed 12 x 12 inch oil painting on wood panel)
By Christine So
Located in Oakland, CA
A moody yet vibrant California sunset. Oil paintings on wood have a very different feel than on canvas. There is a smoothness from the layers of sanded white gesso underneath and the...
Birch, Paint, Acrylic, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite
Chocorua at Twilight
By William R. Davis 1
Located in Milford, NH
This luminous New Hampshire White Mountain oil painting of Mount Chocorua at twilight was painted by contemporary American artist William R. Davis (195...
Oil, Panel
Sold
H 18.5 in W 23 in
Jenness Cortez, "Secretariat as a Stallion, Claiborne Farm", Equine Oil Painting
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This rare original equine painting by renown artist, Jenness Cortez, features a stately portrait of legendary racehorse Secretariat standing in the lush verdant grass at Claiborne Farm. Bathing in the warmth of an afternoon sun, Secretariat's copper-colored beauty is captured perfectly. Titled, “Secretariat as a Stallion Claiborne Farm”, this beautiful oil painting measures 18.5 x 24.5 and is framed in an ornate gold frame, finished 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...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 16 in W 24.5 in
Jenness Cortez, "Secretariat, Winning the Belmont at 31 Length", Original Oil
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
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...
Canvas, Oil
Homage to Sargent, Acrylic Painting
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Denver, CO
Jenness Cortez's "Homage to Sargent" is an acrylic painting created in 2019 depicting a still life. About the artist: Born in Indiana, Jenness Cortez began her formal art studies at the age of sixteen under the guidance of noted Dutch painter, Antonius Raemaekers...
Acrylic