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Ralph Goings Art

American, 1928-2016
Ralph Goings (1928 – 2016) is an American painter closely associated with the Photorealism movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. He is best known for his highly detailed paintings of hamburger stands, pick-up trucks, and California banks, portrayed in a deliberately objective manner. Goings said of his choice to work in a photorealistic style when he returned to painting: "In 1963 I wanted to start painting again but I decided I wasn't going to do abstract pictures. It occurred to me that I should go as far to the opposite as I could. ... It occurred to me that projecting and tracing the photograph instead of copying it freehand would be even more shocking. To copy a photograph literally was considered a bad thing to do. It went against all of my art school training... some people were upset by what I was doing and said 'it's not art, it can't possibly be art'. That gave me encouragement in a perverse way, because I was delighted to be doing something that was really upsetting people... I was having a hell of a lot of fun..."
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Artist: Ralph Goings
Twin Springs Diner, Photorealist Screenprint by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Featuring two men seated at the counter of a diner, Ralph Goings’s depiction of a classic American establishment can be viewed as a prime example of photorealism. Although both figur...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Screen

Ralph Goings-Sweet 'n Low-
By Ralph Goings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: YY6961 Artist: Ralph Goings Title: Sweet 'n Low Year: 1980 Signed: No Medium: Serigraph Paper Size: 36 x 45 inches ( 91.44 x 114.3 cm ) Image Size: 33.5 x 42.5 inches ( 85.09 x ...
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20th Century Realist Ralph Goings Art

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Screen

Tiled Lunch Counter, Photorealist Screenprint by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Focusing on the three men seated at the countertop and the waitress with her back to them, Ralph Goings employs photorealism to share an idyllic image of a classic American diner. F...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Screen

Still Life with Sugars, Photorealist Serigraph by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ralph Goings, American (1928 - 2016) Title: Still Life With Sugars Year: 1981 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300; 40 AP's Image Size: 19 x 20 inc...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Screen

Relish, Photorealist Still Life Screenprint by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Relish by Ralph Goings, American (1928–2016) Date: circa 1990 Screenprint, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 195,AP 55 Size: 25 in. x 38 in. (63.5 cm x 96.52 cm)
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1990s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Screen

Still Life with Sugars, Photorealist Screenprint by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Still Life with Sugars Ralph Goings American (1928–2016) Date: 1981 Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of AP 34/40 Image Size: 19 x 20 inches Size: 22 in. x 23 in. ...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Screen

Unadilla Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ralph Goings, American (1928 - 2016) Title: Unadilla Diner Year: 1981 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP 30 Image Size: 21 in. x 26 in. (53.34 cm x...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Lithograph

Art about Food Pizza Stromboli Mezzalluna - Mezzogiorno - New York, NY (Plate)
By Ralph Goings
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Goings Pizza Stromboli Mezzalluna - Mezzogiorno - New York, NY, 1996 Ceramic Plate Artist signature fired into the plate on the front and back and numbered 105 from an edition of 510. 10 1/5 inches diameter by 1/4 inch height Unframed This beautiful, limited edition, signed and numbered bowl...
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1990s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Ceramic, Screen, Mixed Media

One-Eleven Diner, Photorealist Screenprint by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
In this photorealistic print, Ralph Goings focuses on the classic American diner with his depiction of a lone waitress behind the counter. With h...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Screen

Blue Napkin Holder, Photorealist Lithograph by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ralph Goings, American (1928 - 2016) Title: Blue Napkin Holder Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300; 40 AP's Image Size: 18 x 25 inches...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Lithograph

Bulldozing International, Photorealist Lithograph by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ralph Goings, American (1928 - 2016) Title: Bulldozing International Year: 1981 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300; 40 AP's Image Size: 17 x 24 i...
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1980s Photorealist Ralph Goings Art

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Lithograph

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1987 Ralph Goings 'Cream Pie' Realism Neutral Offset Lithograph
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Paper Size: 26 x 36 inches ( 66.04 x 91.44 cm ) Image Size: 22.5 x 32 inches ( 57.15 x 81.28 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional D...
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1984 Ralph Goings 'Sweet 'n Low' HAND SIGNED
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1982 Ralph Goings 'Color Pick' Realism Red USA Offset Lithograph
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1987 Ralph Goings 'Cream Pie' Realism White USA Offset Lithograph
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Ralph Goings-Blue Diner-35" x 44"-Serigraph-1995-Realism-Multicolor
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Ralph Goings-Cream Pie-26" x 36"-Offset Lithograph-1987-Realism-White
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Ralph Goings-Color Pick-27" x 36.25"-Poster-1982-Realism-Red-ketchup, napkins
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Still Life with Sugars, Photorealist Serigraph by Ralph Goings
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One Eleven Diner, Photorealist Lithograph by Ralph Goings
By Ralph Goings
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Find a wide variety of authentic Ralph Goings art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ralph Goings in screen print, lithograph, ceramic and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Photorealist style. Not every interior allows for large Ralph Goings art, so small editions measuring 23 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fran Bull, Ron Kleeman, and Jeanette Pasin-Sloan. Ralph Goings art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $1,800, while the average work can sell for $900.
Questions About Ralph Goings Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The genre of Photorealism is an art movement that emerged during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Taking its cues from Pop art, Photorealism incorporated vivid depictions of the real and the regular, from advertisements to cars to cosmetics. Artists working in this style sought to portray subjects as realistically as possible. The meaning of Photorealism evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists expanded to include younger artists experimenting with new technology. Some notable Photorealist artists include Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack and Charles Bell. Find a diverse assortment of Photorealist art on 1stDibs.

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