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Realist Figurative Paintings

REALIST STYLE

Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world. 

Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history. 

By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.

Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.

Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.

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Style: Realist
Girl with Roses
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Girl with Roses" c.1990 is an oil painting on canvas by noted British artist Brenda Burke, b.1957. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas size is 30 x 20 inches, framed size is 37.5 x 27.5 inches. Framed in original wooden beige and gold ornate frame, with fabric liner. The artwork and frame are in excellent condition. The fabric liner is separated at the 4 corners and will be replaced by a new one when sold, before shipping, This will bring the over all condition to excellent. About the artist: Brenda Burke started to paint at an early age of three years. Her career has spanned more than half a century, encompassing paintings, portraits, sculpture and printmaking. She has trained in the classical style of the old masters at the renowned Farnham art school just outside of London, England and continuing her studies in Florence and Rome, Italy, Burke’s wealth of experience, technical excellence and artistic vision is evident in each of her exceptional works of art. Her work can be seen in private collections around the world. Sometimes known as the Painter of Royalty, Brenda has been chosen to present her work to Her Majesty The Queen of England. She was commissioned to paint the celebratory portrait for Prince Charles and Lady Diana's engagement, and she was again selected to create the painting for the christening of Prince William. Her skill and versatility has also been shown in a collection of limited edition wax and porcelain dolls, dressed in fine silks and antique French lace...
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Castle Grounds, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Castle Grounds," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the green shore of land that casts a reflection of its emerald hued trees and foliage into the water. About the Artist: Judd Mercer is a watercolor painter based in Denver, Colorado. After attending art school for industrial design, Judd pursued a career in digital design and user experience and is co-owner of Elevated Third, a Denver-based digital agency. After committing to writing and illustrating a full-length fantasy novel in his spare time, Judd began watercolor painting around 2014, studying with teachers such as Alvaro Castagnet, Joseph Zbukvic...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Robert Kenneth White "Soft Gaze" Signed 2010 Tonalist Female Figure in Oil
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SOFT GAZE" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display TONAL FIGURE STUDY IN QUIET CONTEMPLATION In Soft Gaze, Robert Kenneth White present...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

All Nite, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "All Nite" is an oil painting that depicts a dark city at night with tall buildings and an illuminated vestibule. Sometimes they are silent epic landscape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Dance Large Antique Orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 19th Century
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The Painting is Signed Description: Fabbio Fabbi (1861-1946) was an Italian painter renowned for his Orientalist artworks and his ability to capture the beauty and allure of Eastern...
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Late 18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Painting of Children Fishing at River Summer in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Painting of Children Fishing at River in Summer in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist, Paul Morgan Art measures 30 x 20 inches Frame measures 38 x 28 inc...
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20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Scena alegorica"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
"Scena Allegorica" Copy after a Venetian 16th century masterpiece by Veronese Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (Framed): 97 x 107 cm Dimensions (Canvas): 91 x 100 cm Signature: Upper right corner This copy after a Venetian 16th century masterpiece by Veronese, exquisite 19th-century oil painting by Antonio Franchini...
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18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Serene Countryside Scene with Trees, a Tranquil Pond and a Charming Cottage
Located in Preston, GB
Serene Countryside Scene with Trees, a Tranquil Pond and a Charming Cottage by 20th Century German Artist, Krahn. Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 24 x 20 inches This pa...
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20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Charcoal sketch on Linen “Audrey H" by Christina Major 50 x 75
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original sketch on fabric
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil

"Survey of the Narcissist" - Large Contemporary Realism of Nude Female Figures
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "Survey of the Narcissist" 2025 Oil Paint, Varnish, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. “Su...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Varnish, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Sunlit Cat in Tuscany
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting takes us to a typical street in a Tuscan town, filled with warm sunlight and lush flower gardens. The soft shadows from the houses create a cozy atmosphere, while an or...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

An auction at Drouot s in Paris.
Located in Paris, FR
An auction at Drouot's in Paris. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Around 1900-1910. René François Xavier Prinet (31 December 1861, Vitry-le-François – 26 January 1946, Bourbonne-les-Bains) was a French painter and illustrator who drew his subjects from middle-class society. He was born to Henri Prinet, an Imperial Prosecutor in Vitry-le-François. A promotion led to him being posted in Paris, where they lived in a home not far from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. His father painted as a hobby and was supportive of his desire to study art, having him seek the advice of Louis Charles Timbal [fr], a well-known church painter and friend of the family. Around 1880, he began his studies in earnest, in the studios of Jean-Léon Gérôme; remaining with him until 1885. That year, his painting "The Infant Jesus" was accepted for display at the Salon. This was followed by studies at the Académie Julian. At this time, he also became associated with a group of young artists known as the Bande Noire (Black Stripe), which included Lucien Simon, André Dauchez...
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Early 1900s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Lust for Life" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Fox
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "Lust for Life" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a fox in a red velvet suit licking his chops in a forma...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Waiting for the Flock" by Nathan Durfee, Acrylic on Vintage Postcard
Located in Denver, CO
Nathan Durfee's (USA) "Waiting for the Flock" is an original, mixed media painting with acrylic and vintage postcard that depicts a snow covered landscape with a bird in a ball cap ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Postcard

Marine Melody
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I depicted a young woman wading through shallow waters, her movements smooth and graceful. I focused on capturing the interaction of light with water and fabric, hi...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Reflection" by Casey Childs, Oil Painting, Reflected female figure (2021)
Located in Denver, CO
Casey Childs' (US based) "Last Light" is an oil painting that depicts a female with upswept blonde hair reflected in a mirror. Artist Statement: "My work as a whole encompasses an ...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

State of Mind 14 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Departure, 2020
Located in Atlanta, GA
1972-73 Eastbourne College for Art and Design: Fine Art Foundation Course: studies drawing. Works through the South Coast Period of paintings. Studio: South Coast of England. 1974-81 University of Wales: studied painting under Welsh artist Selwyn Jones. Public and private commissions: twenty-five multistory murals in Wales and England: documented by the BBC and British National Newspapers. Studios: Bethesda and Bangor City, Wales. Studies composition and portraiture. Shows at the Royal Exchange, London; Bangor City Museum, Wales. 1981-82 Commission: The Trial of Saint Deiniol: 19-panel, 18 x 21 ft. painting. Studio: Shropshire, England 1982-86 The New York Times send photographer Dith Pran (on whom the movie The Killing Fields was based) to photograph Povey in New York with The Trial of Saint Deiniol painting at Art Expo New York 1986. Povey is advised by George Bush Senior’s former campaign manager Zena Temkin on shaping his public persona. The BBC film Edward Povey with former President of the Royal Academy of Art in London - Sir Hugh Casson KCVO, RA, RDI in which Sir Hugh interviews Povey about his art career. Public and private commissions for collections in the United States, London, Wales, Belgium, West Indies. Studies symbolism and trains in color with Jan de Maere in Brussels and works through the Tapestry Period of paintings Studio: Grenada, West Indies. 1987-91 Studies psychology and narrative in art whilst he builds the extensive Childhood, Illusion and Desire Period of paintings. Studio: Guisborough, England courtesy of the town mayor. Shows in Belgium, London, New York. 1992-93 Public commission: Hall of Illusion mural: 20 X 40 ft. interior oil painting in the Chamber Concert Hall of the University of Wales. The commission is followed by BBC Television, S4C Television; BBC Radio Four and regional and national newspapers. Studios: Guisborough, England; Bangor City, Wales. Designs the Hall of Illusion mural on the island of Grenada, West Indies. 1994-96 Deepens his studies in the relationship between art and the psyche. Researches new ways to evolve concepts with models using theaters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Onward Christian Soldiers - British Edwardian 1911 art religious oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This striking British Edwardian religious oil painting is by noted artist Francis 'Frank' Owen Salisbury or Frank O'Salisbury as he is largely known. Painted in 1911 it is a figurative landscape of soldiers on the battlefield. The two central characters, the 'Christian Soldiers' from the early crusades have halos and ride through the chaos on white horses. Shafts on light with angels illuminate them and also a crucifix. A very powerful Edwardian religious oil painting and an excellent example of O'Salisbury's work. painted in oil and illuminated in gold leaf. Signed and dated with monogram lower right 1911. Provenance. From Castle of Park, Aberdeenshire. A version of this painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy London in 1911 entitled the Passing of War. Condition. Oil on canvas, 36 inches by 24 inches unframed and in good condition. Frame. Housed a complementary frame, 44 inches by 32 inches framed and in good condition. Francis ("Frank") Owen Salisbury (18 December 1874 – 31 August 1962) was an English artist who specialised in portraits, large canvases of historical and ceremonial events, stained glass and book illustration. In his heyday he made a fortune on both sides of the Atlantic and was known as "Britain’s Painter Laureate". His art was steadfastly conservative and he was a vitriolic critic of Modern Art – particularly of his contemporaries Picasso, Chagall and Mondrian. His father, Henry Salisbury, described himself as a "plumber, decorator and ironmonger" (his mother was Susan Hawes), yet his son Frank would become one of the greatest society artists of his generation. One of 11 children, Salisbury was such a delicate child that he was educated at home, in the main by his student teacher sister, Emilie. He had only a few weeks formal schooling and began work by repairing bicycles at his father’s Cycle Depot in Harpenden. Uncertain as to his ability to find and maintain a job, the family determined that he be apprenticed, at the age of 15, to Henry James Salisbury, his eldest brother, who managed a major stained glass company in Alma Road, St Albans. He rapidly acquired all the practical skills of a stained glass artist and exhibited exceptional skills in the painterly detail that was applied to glass before its final firing. This led to his brother sponsoring him to attend Heatherley’s School of Art three days a week to further a career in painting. He then won a scholarship to the Royal Academy Schools which he attended for five years and where he won two silver medals and two scholarships, including the Landseer scholarship which funded his to travel to Italy in 1896. In due course he would have seventy exhibits accepted for the annual Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions, from 1899 until 1943, though he was never offered membership, which reportedly disappointed him very much. In 1901 he married Alice Maude (d. 1951), daughter of C. Colmer Greenwood, with whom he had several children, including twin daughters Monica and Sylvia. His first Royal Academy exhibit was a portrait of Alice and he often painted pictures of their children. It is for portraiture that he is best known. His speed in producing portraits stemmed from his painting his own twin daughters every morning for an hour and his career began with child portraiture and his painting the Hertfordshire gentry and members of the Harpenden Methodist Church. He had a studio at his home, Sarum Chase. A providential meeting with Lord Wakefield, founder of Castrol Oils and a Methodist philanthropist, saw his introduction to society portraiture. Salisbury’s being selected to paint the Boy Cornwell in the Battle of Jutland then brought him to the notice of Royalty. Lord Wakefield then arranged for him to paint President Woodrow Wilson whilst he was in London, but Wilson departed for Paris and the opportunity was lost. It was to be John W. Davis, American Ambassador to London, who encouraged Salisbury to go to the USA; Davis had met Salisbury at art receptions and had admired his child portraits. Twenty-five members of the Royal House of Windsor sat for Salisbury and he was the first artist to paint HM Queen Elizabeth II. In 1919 he painted a mural for the Royal Exchange, London National Peace Thanksgiving Service on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral, 6th July 1919. He painted Winston Churchill on more occasions than any other artist; the two iconic images of Churchill – The Siren Suit and Blood, Sweat and Tears are both Salisbury images. Mayoral regalia was a ready made requisite for the Salisbury style with Councillor Sam Ryder (of Ryder Cup fame) as Mayor of St Albans being the most famous of his civic images. Other significant portraits include those of Richard Burton, Andrew Carnegie (posthumous), Sir Alan Cobham, Sir Robert Ludwig Mond, Maria Montessori...
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1910s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

French painting 19th 18th costumes guitare romantic Oil canvas Elegant scene
Located in PARIS, FR
Georges DEVY (Active at the end of the 19th century) Oil on canvas 86 cm x 65 cm (96 x 76 cm with the frame) Signed and dated lower left "G. Devy / 1883" Very good condition with a f...
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1880s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Spanish Village" Paul Sample, Mid 20th Century European Scene, Pastel Colors
Located in New York, NY
Paul Sample Spanish Village, 1958 Signed lower right; titled on artist label affixed to the reverse Acrylic on Masonite 23 1/4 x 33 inches Provenace Milch Galleries, New York Privat...
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1950s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

"Russian Olive Tree", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Russian Olive Tree" is an oil painting created on location in 2021` that depicts a tree highlighted with sky. About the artist: Jill Soukup was born in Buffalo, New...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Apprehensive
Located in Denver, CO
Grouping of brown horses
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Victor De Groux, Brussels 1895 – 1975, Belgian Painter, Landscape at the River
Located in Knokke, BE
De Groux Victor Brussels 1895 – 1975 Belgian Painter Landscape at the River Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 80,50 x 100,50 cm, frame size ...
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Black Pride 7 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Beautiful Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Children Fishing by a River with Wild Flowers Farmhouse in English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Children Fishing by a Riverside with Wild Flowers & Farmhouse in the English Countryside by British Artist, Les Parson Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame me...
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1980s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Gipsy Musicians"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Kaspar Waldmann (1657–1720) – "Gypsy Musicians" Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 100 x 149 cm (unframed), 102 x 151 cm (framed) Provenance: Private collection Historical Context &...
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17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Chili Turmeric Diptych - realistic painting
Located in New York, NY
This hyperrealistic diptych included 2 paintings by Roni Yoffe and is from her latest body of works. It is oil on wood and comes not framed (but ready to hang), but framing options a...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Oil

"Oleander" (2023) by Sheri Farabaugh, Original Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Oleander" by Shari Farabaugh (United States) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a close up view of a beautifully lit scene of blooming oleander. Sheri Farabaugh began paintin...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Fragmented Presence
Located in Zofingen, AG
This visually arresting piece explores identity through a minimalist lens, blending stark realism with geometric abstraction. A figure in black—poised, introspective, and shielded be...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

"Secret Desire" (2024) By Matt Talbert, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert's "Secret Desire" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a portrait of a woman with an abstracted and colorful background. Artist bio/statem...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

English Farm scene with a Shire horse, chickens, ducks and thatched cottage
Located in Woodbury, CT
Glynn Williams is a British painter of animal, landscape and other subjects. His work is of the highest quality and his dedication to well observed co...
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Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Copper - Bath nude portraiture artwork realism oil painting modern human form
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Contemporary figurative artist Calvin Lai paints a provocative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Original Painting of Sweden Norway Fjord Landscape by Danish Landscape Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Original Painting of Sweden Norway Fjord Landscape by Danish Landscape Artist. Art measures 27 x 23 inches Frame measures 33 x 29 inches An oil pain...
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Mercedes W128 Ponton. Figurative acrylic on paper car painting Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Acrylic on paper contemporary figurative painting by Michal Wojtysiak. Artwork depicts mercedes car in realistic style. MICHAŁ WOJTYSIAK (ur. 1984) Graduated of Academy of Fine Art...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Volkswagen 1500. Figurative realistic acrylic on paper painting Polish art, Car
Located in Warsaw, PL
Acrylic on paper contemporary figurative painting by Michal Wojtysiak. Artwork depicts Volkswagen 1500 car in realistic style. The color is vibrant and saturated. Michal Wojtysiak p...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"Tempest in a Teapot" a charming painting of a baby playing with a bowl of water
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Timoleon Lobrichon (1831-1914) French Tempest in a Teapot Oil on canvas, 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches FRAMED: 16 1/2 x 15 inches Signed at lower left: [indistinct] This work is a related to...
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary portrait "Dress Code: Desert"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork throws three impeccably dressed figures into the middle of a vast, sun-drenched desert—because nothing says "existential crisis" like wearing all black under the scorchi...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

River Landscape with Cottage in Ireland by 20th Century Modern Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of River Landscape with Cottage in Ireland by 20th Century Modern Irish Artist, John S Haggan (1946-2021) Art measures 20 x ...
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Welsh Girl - Enid Richards - British Edwardian Staithes art
By Ernest Higgins Rigg
Located in Hagley, England
A fine portrait oil on canvas by noted British Staithes listed artist Ernest Higgins Rigg. It is a super Edwardian portrait of Enid Richards and was painted at Govilon in Wales in 1...
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1910s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Desvelada" (2015), Original Realist Still-Life Female Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
Aixa Oliveras's (US based) "Desvelada" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a model laying in bed looking at her cell phone. This piece i...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Winter Morning" (2024) By Michael Miller, Midwestern Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Miller's beautiful original photorealist Midwestern landscape painting "Winter Morning" (2024) depicts a snowy ranch during sunrise. Artist Bio/Statement: Michael Miller’s ...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen, Panel

Portrait of a painter in a costume - Oil on wood 65x53 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas with frame The frame is new and the total size is 70x80 cm Signed " V. Marendaz ", Unknonwn artist from the gallery Dated 1920
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1920s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

“Summer Idyll”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautifully executed original oil on canvas painting by the well known Canadian artist, Danielle Richard. Signed by the artist lower left. Condition...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"At the village"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting depicts a sunny summer day in the countryside, where children are playing on the lawn near the house. The painting depicts a summer landscape painted in an impressionis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Same Old Story (Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Illustration)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Bill Crawford (1913-1982). Original illustration artwork depicting teams as they advance to the World Series. Depicted are representations of the St. Louis Cardinals and The Brooklyn...
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1940s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Gouache, Pencil

Sundown - Sandvig - 1918 - Realist Landscape Oil Painting by Peder Mork Monsted
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed, titled and dated oil on canvas landscape by Danish realist painter Peder Mork Monsted. This stunning piece depicts a beautiful view of the Sandvig Stand, the beach and coastl...
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1910s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Grey House. Oil on canvas. Signed.
Located in Paris, FR
Raf Peeters is a Belgian artist represented by Boycott Gallery.
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Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Taking Care of Business, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Taking Care of Business" by Clyde Steadman (United States) is a handmade landscape painting that is unframed, but ready to hang.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

LARGE OIL PAINTING by SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING LARGE SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY Very good condition for age , (see pictures) FINE RARE MARTINE PAINTING ORIG...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Gentleman Caller Southern Belle
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful illustration art painting depicts a gentleman calling on a Southern belle. Oil on canvas measures 16 x 20 inches; 18 x 22 inches framed. Signed lower left.
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Afternoon Cala Molto", Oil on canvas of underwater swimmers, cool tones
Located in Dallas, TX
"Afternoon Cala Molto" is a stunning oil on canvas by Patsy McArthur, showing a couple underwater swimmere surrounded by refreshing, cool turquoise green water and stunning reflectio...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Alfred Kunze, Chemnitz 1866 – 1943, German Painter, View of Funchal – Madeira
Located in Knokke, BE
Kunze Alfred Chemnitz 1866 – 1943 German Painter View of Funchal – Madeira, Portugal Signature: Signed bottom right and dated 31 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 47 x 57...
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Aurora" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kierstin Young's (US based) "Aurora" is an oil painting that depicts a grouping of barren trees surrounded with fog and ambiguous green and blue light Artist Statement/Bio: (b. The ...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Portrait of a Girl, 1887 by Danish Realist Painter Peder Mørk Mønsted
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting titled "Portrait of a Girl" by the Danish realist painter Peder Mørk Mønsted captures an enigmatic young woman whose identity remains unknown. The girl, elegantly posed...
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1880s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Man Fishing with Children Playing at a River Side in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Man Fishing with Children Playing at a River Side in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist Art measures 28 x 20 inches Frame measures 33 x 25 inches Reframed in the highest quality black wooden moulding John Haskins...
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20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Mickey and Donald Duck
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Paint...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink

REFLECTIVE MOMENTS . Vicente Romero Redon Spanish contemporary artist
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Vicente Romero Redondo was born in Madrid as the eldest of four sons. Due to the work of his father, he grew up in many different towns all over Spain. The family moved back to Madri...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Pastel

Highway to McHeaven
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork portrays a vast desert scene under a vibrant blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds. In the foreground, two young women stand together, one holding a McDonald's bag, clearl...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

"Interior scenes"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Lorenzo Gramiccia (1702–1795) – 18th-Century Interior Scene Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Framed: 56 x 68 cm Flat: 50 x 59 cm Signature: Present Backside: Inscription with 2 s...
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19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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