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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
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...
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1980s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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Canvas, Oil

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...
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1990s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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Canvas, Oil

Saratoga!, Lithograph by Jenness Cortez
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lively rendering of several horses and their riders jockeying for first place at a race track. A traditional dirt track has been foregone in place of a grass track. Behind the ride...
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1970s Jenness Cortez Art

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Lithograph

Manet Revisits the Folies Bergère
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
This painting by Jenness Cortez is an homage to artist Édouard Manet (1832-1883) and several of his paintings, including: “A Bar at the Folies Bergère,”...
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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Mahogany, Acrylic, Wood Panel

14 Sisters
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
This painting by Jenness Cortez features recreations of the following works, clockwise from upper left: 1. “Girl with a Red Hat,” Johannes Vermeer, 1665-1670, Collection of National Gallery, Washington, DC 2. “Daughters of Revolution,” Grant Wood, 1932, Collection of Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, OH 3. “Arrangement in Gray and Black-Number One,” James McNeill Whistler, 1871, Collection of Musee d’Orsay, Paris 4. “The Gleaners,” Jean Francois Millet, 1890, Collection of Musee d’Orsay, Paris 5. “Sha-Ko-Ka” (”Mint,” A Pretty Girl), George Catlin, c.1832, Collection of Smithsonian American Art Museum,Washington, DC 6. “Atalanta” (Bronze sculpture), Paul Manship, 1921, Collection of Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC 7. “Purple Robe and Anemones,” Henri Matisse, 1937, Collection of Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD 8. “Parvati,” South Indian Bronze...
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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Mahogany, Acrylic, Wood Panel

CIGAR Champion Horse Portrait Signed Lithograph Equine Art, Horse Racing History
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

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Lithograph

Goddess of Spring
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

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Birch, Acrylic, Panel

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...
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2010s Jenness Cortez Art

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Birch, Acrylic, Panel

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

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Birch, Acrylic, Panel

Manhattan Night Light
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
View of Manhattan skyscrapers from an interior
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2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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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

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Mahogany, Acrylic

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

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Mahogany, Acrylic

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

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Mahogany, Acrylic

Grand Army Plaza
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Grand Army Plaza in Central Park, NYC
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2010s Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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Oil, Panel

Nantucket Roses
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Arrangement of roses in front of a map of Nantucket
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Art

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Mahogany, Acrylic

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