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Richard McLean Art

American, 1934-2014
Richard Thorpe McLean (1934–2014) was an American painter recognized as one of the key figures of Photorealism. Born in Hoquiam, Washington, he studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, where he received his B.F.A. in 1958, and later earned his M.F.A. at Mills College in 1962. McLean gained acclaim in the late 1960s and 1970s for his meticulously detailed depictions of horses, often drawn from images in equestrian magazines or his own photography. His works captured the glossy precision of show horses and the tension of competition arenas, balancing photographic accuracy with painterly sensitivity. He became associated with a group of realist painters whose work blurred the line between painting and photography, and his pieces were included in important exhibitions such as Twenty-Two Realists at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1970. McLean’s paintings and prints are represented in major public collections, including the Whitney, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Though best known for equestrian subjects, his later work expanded into broader landscapes where horses appeared incidentally, reflecting a shift in focus. Throughout his career, McLean maintained a reputation for technical mastery and a distinct vision within the Photorealist movement, leaving behind a body of work that remains valued both for its precision and its cultural resonance.
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Artist: Richard McLean
Kahlua Lark, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean
Kahlua Lark, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Kahlua Lark, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This striking circa 1980 screenprint by Richard McLean depicts the racing horse Kahlua Lark with the photographic accuracy and meticulous detail characteristic of American Photoreali...

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

‘Cowboy, 1968’
‘Cowboy, 1968’

‘Cowboy, 1968’

By Richard McLean

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Richard McLean ‘Cowboy, 1968’ Framed 30 x 27 inches Pencil on paper 27½” x 22½ inches Richard McLean is one of the most highly regarded American photo-realists. His paintings l...

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1960s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Archival Paper, Graphite

Dixie Coast, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean
Dixie Coast, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Dixie Coast, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptional 1980 screenprint by Richard McLean captures the racing horse Dixie Coast with the photographic precision and hyperrealistic detail that defines American Photorealism...

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

Prim Style, Photorealist Lithograph by Richard McLean
Prim Style, Photorealist Lithograph by Richard McLean

Prim Style, Photorealist Lithograph by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This elegant 1979 lithograph by Richard McLean captures the racing horse Prim Style with the photographic precision and hyperrealistic detail that defines American Photorealism. McLe...

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1970s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Lithograph

Buzz Ballou, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Buzz Ballou, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptional 1980 screenprint by Richard McLean captures the racing horse Buzz Ballou with the photographic precision and hyperrealistic detail that defines American Photorealism...

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

Diamond Tinker & Jet Tex, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean
Diamond Tinker & Jet Tex, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Diamond Tinker & Jet Tex, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This captivating circa 1980 screenprint by Richard McLean features Diamond Tinker and Jet Tex rendered with the photographic precision that defines American Photorealism. McLean’s me...

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

Jack Magill's Bourbon, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean
Jack Magill's Bourbon, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Jack Magill's Bourbon, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptional 1980 screenprint by Richard McLean captures the iconic Jack Magill’s Bourbon label with the meticulous precision and photographic accuracy that defines American Phot...

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

The Boilermaker, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean
The Boilermaker, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

The Boilermaker, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This striking 1977 screenprint by Richard McLean depicts “The Boilermaker” with the photographic precision and meticulous detail characteristic of American Photorealism. McLean’s hyp...

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1970s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

Satin Doll, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean
Satin Doll, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Satin Doll, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

This captivating circa 1980 screenprint by Richard McLean depicts the racing horse Satin Doll with the photographic accuracy and meticulous detail characteristic of American Photorea...

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

Banana Beau, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Banana Beau, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

Banana Beau Richard McLean, American (1934–2014) Date: 1981 Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 250; HC Size: 27 in. x 29.5 in. (68.58 cm x 74.93 cm)

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

Lucky Penny (Horse Stable)
Lucky Penny (Horse Stable)

Lucky Penny (Horse Stable)

By Richard McLean

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Richard McLean Title: Lucky Penny Medium: Lithograph Signed: Hand Signed Edition: Edition of 250 Measurements: 22.5" x 29.75" Note: This piece is sold UNFRAMED Conditio...

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1980s Contemporary Richard McLean Art

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Lithograph

Fillys with Trailer, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

Fillys with Trailer, Photorealist Screenprint by Richard McLean

By Richard McLean

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fillys with Trailer Richard McLean, American (1934–2014) Date: 1979 Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 250 Image Size: 13.5 x 18 inches Size: 22.5 in. x 30 in. (57...

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1980s Photorealist Richard McLean Art

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Screen

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