Robert Lemay Art

Canadian

Robert Lemay | A Master of Contemporary Realism Robert Lemay is a distinguished figure in the world of contemporary realism, celebrated for his ability to transform the ephemeral beauty of the natural world into timeless, meticulously crafted compositions. Based in Edmonton, Canada, Lemay has dedicated over three decades to the pursuit of technical excellence, establishing a reputation as one of the most significant botanical painters of his generation. His artistic practice is defined by a profound sensitivity to light, shadow, and the delicate architecture of flora. Lemay’s work goes beyond mere representation; his intricate details and soft, luminous textures invite the viewer into a space of quiet contemplation. This mastery of the medium has led to an illustrious career featuring more than 30 solo exhibitions across a global stage, including major galleries in New York, Milan, Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The prestige of Lemay’s portfolio is reflected in his presence within some of the world's most significant public and private institutions. His paintings are held in the permanent collections of the Canadian Embassy in both Beijing, China, and Canberra, Australia, serving as cultural ambassadors of Canadian excellence. In a rare tribute to a living artist, Shaw Communications named "The Robert Lemay Room" in Shaw Court in downtown Calgary in his honor. Furthermore, his work is a cornerstone of the Canada Council Art Bank and is featured in prominent locations such as Edmonton’s City Hall, Graceland University, and the Clif Lede Wineries in Napa Valley, California. Lemay’s career has been marked by early and sustained recognition. He was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant (1989 and 1990), a distinction awarded only to the most promising representational artists. In 2014, his contribution to the arts was further recognized when he was named the inaugural Artist in Residence at Graceland University. Today, his work continues to be sought after by discerning corporate and private collectors worldwide, standing as a testament to the enduring power of contemporary realism.

Artist: Robert Lemay

Robert LemayCoral Peonies June I, Signed Oil on Canvas Realism-still life painting 91x122 cm, 2026

$4,727

Coral Peonies June I, Signed Oil on Canvas Realism-still life painting 91x122 cm

By Robert Lemay

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 Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

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Canvas, Oil

Robert LemayWhite and Pink Peonies, original oil Still Life Painting, 60X60cm, Signed, 2026

$2,228

White and Pink Peonies, original oil Still Life Painting, 60X60cm, Signed

By Robert Lemay

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 Realist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert LemayCoral Peonies June 2-original modern realism flowers painting-contemporary Art, 2026

$4,727

Coral Peonies June 2-original modern realism flowers painting-contemporary Art

By Robert Lemay

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 Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert LemayCoral Peonies: Original Realism Oil Painting on Canvas, 76 x 76 cm, 2026

$2,701

Coral Peonies: Original Realism Oil Painting on Canvas, 76 x 76 cm

By Robert Lemay

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 Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Emile Albert GruppeEmile Albert Gruppe “Winter - Gloucester MA”, 1950

$6,400

H 27 in W 31 in D 2 in

Emile Albert Gruppe “Winter - Gloucester MA”

By Emile Albert Gruppe

Located in Dallas, TX

Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978) "Winter - Gloucester, Mass" Oil on canvas Signed "Emile A. Gruppe" (lower right) Canvas: 20 x 24 Inchesinches Framed: 27 x 31 inches Prove...

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1950s American Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

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Canvas, Oil

Edward GlafkeEdward Glafke 'Carmel River' Impressionist Landscape Painting

$800

H 23.75 in W 27.5 in D 2 in

Edward Glafke 'Carmel River' Impressionist Landscape Painting

By Edward Glafke

Located in San Rafael, CA

Edward Glafke (American, 1925-1997) Carmel River Oil on canvas Signed lower left Titled on the verso Canvas: 20in H x 24in L In a vintage giltwood frame: 24in H x 27.5 in L x 1.5in D...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

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Canvas, Oil

Brian BloodBrian Blood 'Monterey Bay' Plein Air California Impressionist Seascape Painting, 2000

$1,250

H 17.5 in W 20 in D 2.5 in

Brian Blood 'Monterey Bay' Plein Air California Impressionist Seascape Painting

By Brian Blood

Located in San Rafael, CA

Brian Blood (American, b. 1962) Monterey Bay, 2000 Oil on canvas board Signed lower right: BB signed, dated, and titled verso: Brian Blood, 2000 Monterey Bay 9in H x 12in L In a silvered gilt frame with linen mat and moulding: 17 1/4in H x 20in L Brian Blood is a resident of Pebble Beach, California. He began his professional life as a graphic artist and art director in Boston, Massachusetts. He then came to California to attend the Academy of Art College in San Francisco for both undergraduate and graduate studies. In 2003, Blood and his artist wife, Laurie Kersey...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Larry DayStill Life with Decanter by Philadelphia Artist Larry Day, 1962, 1962

$2,500

H 33.75 in W 41.75 in

Still Life with Decanter by Philadelphia Artist Larry Day, 1962

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Larry Day (American, 1921-1998) Still Life with Decanter Oil on canvas, 33 3/4 x 41 3/ 4 inches FRAMED: 41 x 49 inches (approx.) Signed at lower right: “Day” Exhibition label on str...

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1960s Realist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Andrew DoraghNew Castle Street Scene, Circa 1920

$4,900

H 20.5 in W 22.38 in

New Castle Street Scene

Located in Greenville, DE

An excellent example of Doragh's best work. The scene is believed to be New Castle, Delaware circa 1920. The painting has been professionally restored. The ...

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1920s Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dianne L. Massey Dunbar"Daffodils", Oil Painting, 2021

$1,750

H 8 in W 10 in

"Daffodils", Oil Painting

Located in Denver, CO

Dianne L. Massey Dunbar's (US based) "Daffodils" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a bouquet of yellow daffodils with a white background. About the artist: When Dianne Massey...

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2010s Realist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Claudine PicardFrench Contemporary Art by Claudine Picard - Bicolore, 2017

$1,100

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in

French Contemporary Art by Claudine Picard - Bicolore

By Claudine Picard

Located in Paris, IDF

Claudine Picard is a French artist born in 1949 who lives & works in Sainte Marie, France. She is graduated from the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1973 (ENSAD).

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2010s Realist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anne PackardAnne Packard Provincetown Shoreline as Seen From the Harbor 1976 Signed Original, 1976

$12,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 36 in

Anne Packard Provincetown Shoreline as Seen From the Harbor 1976 Signed Original

By Anne Packard

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Anne Packard Title: Provincetown Shoreline as Seen From the Harbor Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 24" x 36" Inscription: Signed and dated "A. Packard 1976" on front lower right ...

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1970s Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claudine PicardFrench Contemporary Art by Claudine Picard - Nature Morte 4, 2025

$800

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

French Contemporary Art by Claudine Picard - Nature Morte 4

By Claudine Picard

Located in Paris, IDF

Oil on canvas Claudine Picard is a French artist born in 1949 who lives & works in Sainte Marie, France. She is graduated from the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1973 (E...

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2010s Realist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Aris KnikkerDutch landscape with cows resting underneath a tree and windmill on the horizon

$1,714

H 22.45 in W 27.17 in

Dutch landscape with cows resting underneath a tree and windmill on the horizon

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Aris Knikker (1887 - 19662) Dutch landscape with cows resting underneath a tree and windmill on the horizon Signed lower right A. Knikker Oil on canvas Di...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georges R. QuinioFrench Modern Art by Georges R. Quinio - En Forêt de Fontainebleau, 1995

$1,500

H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 1.58 in

French Modern Art by Georges R. Quinio - En Forêt de Fontainebleau

By Georges R. Quinio

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges R. Quinio (1927 - 1999) After studying at Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Georges R. Quinio lived in his native Island of Corsica & devoted his time to the painting...

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1990s Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Eve Cornejo"Still Life" by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas with Deep Browns, Near Black Hues, 2022

$1,500

H 11 in W 14 in

"Still Life" by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas with Deep Browns, Near Black Hues

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This still life by Russian-American artist Eve Cornejo is simultaneously dark and full of color. The ruby red vessel in particular nearly jumps off of the canvas in contrast to the b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Previously Available Items

Robert LemayRanunculus Study I - Original Floral Art, A Contemporary Still Life in Oil, 2023

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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in

Ranunculus Study I - Original Floral Art, A Contemporary Still Life in Oil

By Robert Lemay

Located in London, Chelsea

In the world of art, 'Ranunculus Study' by the renowned artist Robert Lemay stands as a mesmerizing example of the profound beauty that can be discovered within simplicity. This orig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert LemaySpring Blooming II - floral surreal contemporary oil painting hyperrealism art, 2021

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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in

Spring Blooming II - floral surreal contemporary oil painting hyperrealism art

By Robert Lemay

Located in London, Chelsea

This original realist artwork by Robert Lemay presents an intimate composition of a floral bouquet. The artist composes the floral set against a dark background which creates a contr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert LemayGarden Roses II - original floral still oil painting contemporary hyperrealism, 2020

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H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in

Garden Roses II - original floral still oil painting contemporary hyperrealism

By Robert Lemay

Located in London, Chelsea

This original realist artwork by Robert Lemay presents an intimate composition of a floral bouquet. The artist composes the floral set against a dark background which creates a contr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert LemayWhite Roses - original still life flower floral spring oil painting realism art, 2020

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H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 1.58 in

White Roses - original still life flower floral spring oil painting realism art

By Robert Lemay

Located in London, Chelsea

This original burgeoning floral study by Robert Lemay presents an intimate still life rendering painted in contemporary realism. A beguiling rose bouquet is set against a sinple, dar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert LemaySpring Blooming I - flowers flora oil painting contemporary hyperrealism art, 2021

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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in

Spring Blooming I - flowers flora oil painting contemporary hyperrealism art

By Robert Lemay

Located in London, Chelsea

This original realist artwork by Robert Lemay presents an intimate composition of a floral bouquet. The artist composes the floral set against a dark background which creates a contr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert LemayCoral Peonies II - original floral oil painting contemporary art 21st C, 2020

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H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 0.79 in

Coral Peonies II - original floral oil painting contemporary art 21st C

By Robert Lemay

Located in London, Chelsea

The original painting is signed and ready to be displayed. The artist has successfully created a bold, eye-catching painting through the use of a dark background that greatly contras...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Robert Lemay Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Robert Lemay art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert Lemay in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Robert Lemay art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Aleksandr Kryushyn, Kevin Knopp, and Libbi Gooch. Robert Lemay art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $764 and tops out at $4,969, while the average work can sell for $2,421.