Realist Animal Paintings

Edward Chalmers Leavitt (1842 - 1904) Rhode Island Artist Image Size: 36 x 28 Frame Size: 42.5 x 34.5 Newcomb Macklin Frame. Medium: Oil Dated 1889 "Duck Hunt" Mergansers Edward Chalmers Leavitt (1842 - 1904) Edward Chalmers Leavitt, artist, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, March 9, 1842, the son of Rev. Jonathan and Charlotte Esther (Stearns) Leavitt. His paternal ancestor was John Leavitt, who came to Massachusetts Bay in the first ship and settled in Hingham. On the maternal side, he is descended from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came to Plymouth in the Mayflower. Leavitt was educated in private schools in Providence, and at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire. During the Civil War in 1862 and 1863, he served in the navy on the U.S.S. Galena. In his profession of artist, Mr. Leavitt is especially noted as a painter of fruit, flowers and still life. He exhibited in the National Academy for several years and has made many successful exhibitions in Providence and Boston. He was a member of the Boston and Providence art clubs, and the Providence Press Club. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics his proclivities are mainly Republican. He has been twice married: first, May 19, 1877, to Ellen M. Fuller; and second, April 22, 1880, to Elizabeth S. Chace. Submitted November 2004 by Edward Bentley, Art Collector and Researcher from Lansing, Michigan. Source is the publication "Men of Progress: Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Leaders in Business and Professional Life from the State of Rhode Island." New England magazine. 1896. Edward C. Leavitt, born in 1842, has been described as "Providence, Rhode Island's leading still-life painter" in the late 19th Century. (Zellman 324) His teacher, James Morgan Lewin, was a prominent still-life painter in Fall River, Massachusetts, a neighboring town. Leavitt, a detailed, sharp-focused, realistic painter, was in love with texture and light, and was prolific and successful, painting a variety of still life subjects including flowers, fruit and even fish and dead game animals. His objects, including costly antiques and household decorative items, were often placed on ornamental, gleaming surfaces. He was a frequent exhibitor at the National Academy of Design in the 1870s and 1890s. The artist, who died in 1904, moved from a position of success and popularity to being ignored for many years until the publication of William H. Gerdts and Russell Burke's American Still-Life Painting in 1971. It is uncertain whether this disastrous loss of respect took place because Leavitt's work declined in quality during the last decade of his life, or because he was a victim of the periodic shifts in taste and fashion that afflict the arts. Sources: Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art Peter Hastings Falk, Editor, Who Was Who in American Art Biography from Roger King Fine Art Edward Leavitt was one of the leading still life artists of nineteenth century New England. He lived and worked in Providence, and studied with James Morgan Lewin, a leading painter of the Fall River School, which, in the late 19th Century, was one of the most important centers of still life painting. While Lewin branched out into other types of painting, Leavitt remained devoted to the art of the still life. His paintings are sharply focused, realistic, and carefully finished. Ornate objects such as urns, ewers, platters, cut glassware...

Vastagh, Geza (1866-1919) Well listed Hungarian artist. Unsigned 22 x 28. Oil on canvas, depicting a lion and lioness, one of his favourite subjects. Expert's report on hand, circa ...

With the medium of traditional oil paint, this charming piece by Chaval is exceptionally detailed and thought-provoking. Following a realist approach, yet depicting some playful impe...

Hans Schmidt Hamburg 1859 – 1950 Weimar German Painter 'Deer in a Landscape' Signature: Signed bottom left, placed Weimar and dated 1941 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image siz...

This equestrian piece, "Saddle", is a 20x16 outdoor still life oil painting on canvas featuring a brown horse's saddle resting on a white fence. About the artist: The artwork of Janet Crawford depicts the equestrian lifestyle. Working from her studio in the Berkshires, Janet focuses on classic portraiture of horses, dogs and people. Her original artwork captures the candid moments of the horse world. A trademark of the artist's work is the portrayal of the true nature of the horse. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude Concentration: Painting Rhode Island College, 1991 Press: 2000 - Featured artist in Equine Image article, Aug/Sept issue, 2000. Selected Awards: 2012 - National Distinguished Service Award, American Hackney Horse Society 1995 - Horse World Magazine Morgan Artist of the Year 1993 - Harness Tracks of America Art Competition, 2nd Place 1991 - AMHA Art Contest 1st Prize, Morgan Art 1990 - Special Talent Award, Rhode Island College Special Projects: Present - Designer and Painter, Berkshire Carousel Project Present - Program Cover and Horse Show Poster Artist for the Fleet Jumper Classic, Sept. 2000. Present - Poster Artist for the Hampton Classic, Aug. 27-Sept. 3rd. Present - Program Cover Artist since 1996 for UPHA Spring Premiere Present - Illustrator, Horse World Magazine 2012 - Artist for the American Hackney Horse Society Logo 2011 - Cover Artist for the Pfizer Million Dollar Grand Prix Horse Show Program 1999 - Cover Artist, The Chronicle of the Horse 1999 - Cover Artist, Horse America (Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar) 1999 - Exhibition "The Horse in Art" Hartford Fine Art & Frame 1997 - Opening of the Equestrian Collection Gallery 1996 - New England Morgan Horse...

This is an oil painting on canvas and is monochromatic black. Reed's primary focus has been the rich vein of Northern European art from the mid-17th through 18th centuries, a period of enlightenment and profound interest in science, nature, and the animal world. Animals were assigned human traits (peacock:vanity; dog:fidelity), and nature itself was considered a symbol of God's providence - a commonly held belief within the stratified, gentry dominated social order of the time. Reed (b. 1958, New York, NY) lives and works in Boston, MA. She is a recipient of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Maud Morgan...

Juan F. Sepulveda The Goat Realism oil 36" x 36" Oil on canvas gallery wrapped . No need for frame. Available to ship after 1/5/2026. Juan F. Sepulveda has always been attracted an...

This small yet delicate and elegant work depicts a portrait of a dog lying on a gray blanket. Its confident and minimalist expression immediately draws attention. The unusual, minima...

This equine drawing, "Stepping onto the Track" is a 30x40" black and white charcoal on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a horse and jockey heading towards the big race. Complimentary to Faust's traditional oil works, these charcoal on canvas sketches boast a clean and contemporary feeling exhibiting the muscle tone and mass of these majestic creatures. Fixed with varnish, these charcoal works are permanent and best framed or unframed. About the artist: Shawn’s love and fascination for drawing came as an unexpected gift from his grandfather at the age of 5. Young Faust was a tag-a-long during his grandfather’s impromptu plein air art lesson with his older brother in the back yard of his Aunt’s house. A retired director for the American Red Cross, Shawn’s grandfather, who had only recently picked up the brush himself, began a charcoal sketch that would forever change how Faust would see the world. From that brief lesson, Faust recalls vividly, “The techniques I witnessed from my grandfather that day, were pure magic!” With his newfound gift of magic, Shawn quickly began practicing his art of 3D illusion for anyone who wanted to see it. During his childhood, you would be hard pressed not to find Shawn doodling on a piece of paper at some point during the day. Among his favorite things to draw as a youngster were his comic book heroes. Intsead of reading the comics, he spent all his time studying the line work and muscle forms of the comic book characters. And so, began his interest in portraying the human form. Upon entering college at the University Of Delaware, Shawn enrolled as an accounting major yet emerged with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990. At the U of D he is forever grateful for the privilege of studying under distinguished artists Stephen Tanis, Charles Rowe, Robert Straight and Rosemary Lane. Shortly after graduating, Shawn embarked on a career in Illustration. By 1993 he had quickly become one of Delaware’s prominent architectural illustrators working for more than 75% of the homebuilders in Delaware. Between illustration jobs, Shawn pursued his interest in portrait painting. In 1992 Faust was commissioned to paint the official portrait of outgoing Delaware Governor, Michael Castle. Continuing his quest to learn more about portrait painting, Faust studied with Daniel Greene in 1995. He credits Daniel Greene for giving him the greatest key to unlocking a whole new way of seeing and interpreting color. By 1995, Shawn’s portrait commissions and easel paintings were supporting him as much as his illustration jobs, so he decided to focus entirely on his fine art career. This included opening a gallery and custom frame shop with his wife and brother. During the twelve years of owning and operating the gallery, Shawn continued his intense portrait research by focusing his studies on the eyes of his favorite subject, the horse. His head studies of horses caught the attention of Mr. Richard Golden, a prominent horse owner in Chesapeake City, MD and president of Northview Stallion Station. Northview is best know for standing Northern Dancer...

Antique American dog portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, rea...

This piece, "Sunny Bunny", is a 10x10 oil painting on board by artist Leslie Peck featuring a beautiful rabbit sitting amongst lush green Grass. The rabbit faces away from the viewer...

"Morning Patrol", is a 14x18 autumn landscape oil painting featuring a red fox among a grassy pasture. The fox stands in stillness along the fence line looking out towards the viewe...

Dog Portrait of a Great Dane Jules Chardigny (1842-1892) Circa 1870 Oil on cardboard Signed upper left 9 1/2 x 12 3/4 (17 1/2 x 20 1/2 frame) inches Jules Chardigny was born in L...

Robert Watson was an accomplished painter of Highland scenes depicting sheep or cattle. There was much demand for Watson’s work as Scottish scenes were extremely fashionable in late nineteenth century Europe, partly due to Queen Victoria’s extended summer visits to Balmoral Castle...

This gorgeous British 1930's triple dog portrait oil painting is by female artist Hilda Walker. She was born in Yorkshire and studied art in Leeds and London and was also a sculptor....

"Old School Haying", is a 18x36 oil painting on board by artist Leslie Peck featuring two Amish farmers and their horses in the hay field harvesting food f...

This winter scene, "January Dawn" is a 24x36 rural landscape scene featuring five deer standing in a snow dusted field with red barns amidst the tree line in the background. The purple sky peeks through the bare trees, showcasing the perfect dawn lighting...

Aloys Orelli (active early 19th century) - Trompe l'oeil with engravings of birds, plants, and a holy card. 34.5 x 51 cm without frame, 39.5 x 56 cm with frame. Pen, brown ink, and...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "ISLAND GOATS" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A SUNLIT HERD IN A ROCKY GROVE This compelling 2018 composition by Robert Kenneth ...

Cave Canem Oil on Canvas, 10 x 12 Inches Charlotte Gibbs recently had the distinct honor of being awarded First Prize in The Roddy Compeition held at ...

This realistic equine piece, "Walking to the Track", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 24x36 oil painting on canvas featuring 7 jockeys atop their brown thoroughbred race horses making their way down a dirt path towards the Saratoga Springs racetrack in upstate New York. Dappled sunlight enters through the trees, glistening on the horses' coats. Bright green trees...

This is a small yet impressive oil painting that imitates a wall with a snail on it. It's a part of the Series, yet each painting is unique. The snail left a glistening trail of slim...

Contemporary rural landscape painting by Texas based artist Wood Fancher Anthony. The work features hyper-realistic renderings of monarch butt...

"Tranquil Beach" is a peaceful dog painting on panel by Kazaan Viveiros features a soulful brown dog sitting quietly amid coastal grasses under a blue sky with soft clouds. A tranqui...

Swans on a River with Wild Flowers in the English Countryside by British Artist, Andrew Grant Kurtis M.A.(Lon) B.Des.(Hons) L.S.I.A.D. Art measures 24 x 20 inches Frame measures 32...

Conradijn Cunaeus ( Dendermonde 1828-1895 Nieuwer-Amstel ), Two friends. Oil on canvas cm 100 x 118 signed lower right.

Two white and tan hunting dogs, contemporary 20th century work, painted in older period style, presented on canvas with oil paint attached to board in a wooden mahogany toned frame. ...

A fantastic example of George Armfield’s renowned portraits of dogs. This work depicts a Manchester Terrier excitedly standing outside a rabbit hole on the edge of a forest. The ter...

This small yet delicate and elegant work is a portrait of a dog. The realistic image is set against a black and blue background with geometric and text elements, giving the work a un...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "ELEPHANTS AT THE GATE" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION OF ORIENTALIST TRADITION "Elephant...

With the medium of traditional oil paint, this charming piece by Chaval is exceptionally detailed and thought-provoking. Following a realist approach, yet depicting some playful impe...

This is a small yet impressive oil painting that imitates a wall with a snail on it. It's a part of the Series, yet each painting is unique. The snail left a glistening trail of slim...

The paintings are drawn with acrylic on the hardboard (back side made of the double cardboard). Acrylic paints are used to create the painting on canvas animals and ecology. A cruci...

One of my best works in this series is ""Art from Money."" This painting has a philosophical meaning. It reflects the philosophy of human impact on the planet. This prophetic paintin...

Artist Commentary: The pelican couldn't figure out how to start the motor so time to leave... Keywords: Caribbean, water, boat, pelican Artist Biography: Robert Crooker was born in Massachusetts in 1951. A life long Red Sox fan, he saw the likes of Frank Malzone, Yaz, George Scott, Rico, Jim Lonborg all play in years gone by. He has been married for over 27 years with 4 children, and 2 grandchildren. In the Mid-1970’s, Robert started collecting Vintage Disney Collectibles...

Fabulous 19th Century oil on canvas portrait of a child with their dog. It is signed and dated 1872 underneath the gold matting. I cannot decipher the signature. Painting could be ei...

Contemporary rural landscape painting by Texas based artist Wood Fancher Anthony. The work features hyper-realistic renderings of painted bunt...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

This is a small yet impressive oil painting that imitates a wall with a snail on it. The snail left a glistening trail of slime on the wall. The trace is made with varnish and gives ...

Pair of Labrador Retrievers Gianni Reggio (Italian, 1898-1961) Circa 1930s Gouache on paper 14 1/4 x 13 1/2 inches (frame) Signed on the back. Gianni Reggio was an Italian painte...

This snowy scene, "Winter Dawn" is a 24x30" winter landscape oil painting featuring two wolves and a deer in freshly fallen powdered snow. Ice and snow blanket the branches of nearby...

"Pre Race Composure", is an 18x14 equine oil painting on canvas is a striking portrait of a racehorse at rest, captured in a quiet moment before the action begins. Bold blues and gre...

This vibrant landscape, "Steeped in Color", is an 18x24 equine oil painting on canvas featuring a classic countryside scene capturing a mounted rider in a red hunting coat guiding a ...

This equestrian piece, "#6 Study", is a 14x18 is an oil painted graceful study of a thoroughbred in motion, captured with warm tones and expressive brushwork on linen. The poised str...

Beth Secor Sparrow, 2016 gouache, pencil and ink on paper 24-3/4 x 24-3/4 inches

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This animal painting depicts a buffalo or bison having a drink. I was inspired to paint this piece after viewing a documentary about Yellowstone national park and the wild animals wh...

Anna Abys-Lotz (1861–1945) was a Swiss painter born on October 10, 1861, in Basel, where she also passed away on July 4, 1945. She specialized in watercolor paintings, focusing on la...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Dou...

Wildlife artist Matthew Hillier was born in England. Married to fellow artist Julia Rogers, he now lives in the United States on the Eastern shore of Maryland. Hillier’s father was a...

A largely self-taught artist, Ernest Meissonier was best known for his exquisitely rendered genre scenes, which drew inspiration from the Dutch masters such as Gabriel Metsu and Gera...

"The Weight of Small Things" is an original oil painting by Brian Keith Stephens depicting a bull in profile. It is unframed, but ready-to-hang. Artist Statement How to capture the...

"Evening Glow" by Emma Kalff (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting depicting two cows in a pastoral landscape at dusk. This piece is framed and ready to hang. Emma Ka...

This jewel-like still life by contemporary English artist Katalin Némethy shows her hallmark precision and luminous handling of fruit subjects. Against a rich, deep red background, t...

Rural Scene with Horses, Farm Workers & Thatched Cottage in the English Countryside by British Artist, Chris Howells (1947-2013) Art measures 24 x 16 inches Rural Landscape showin...

Maikel van Emmerik Rhino 40 x 60 cm ( framed included in price 50 x 70 cm) Acrylic paint on canvas Maikel van Emmerik is a Dutch wildlife painter whose art reveals a profound fascin...

This painting is inspired by my visit to India, where the cow is revered as a sacred animal. I am drawn to creating bright and colorful artwork that captures the beauty of everyday...

Francesco Belotto (1721–1780) "Eucharistic Miracle of the Mule and the Heretic Before Saint Anthony of Padua" Framed: 82 x 170 cm Flat: 76 x 161 cm Medium: Oil on canvas This dramat...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...