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Realist Interior Prints

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
Tyre, From the Isthmus: Roberts 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Tsur Ancient Tyre, From the Isthmus, April 27, 1839" by David Roberts from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large...
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1840s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

YOUNG WOMAN WITH LONG HAIR Signed Lithograph, Realist Portrait Drawing
Located in Union City, NJ
Young Woman With Long Hair is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Pain...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

AFTER THE BATH Signed Lithograph, Pencil Drawing Nude Portrait, Woman Dressing
Located in Union City, NJ
AFTER THE BATH is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Painter, 1899-19...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

Temple of Kalabshi, Egypt: David Roberts 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Portico of the Temple of Kalabshi" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, p...
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1840s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

Dendera, Egypt, Dec 7th, 1838: David Roberts 19th C. Duotone Lithograph
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Dendera, Dec 7th, 1838" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in...
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1840s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

"King of the Friendly Islands" (Tonga); Engraving from Captain Cook s 3rd Voyage
Located in Alamo, CA
"Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava" is an engraving created by William Sharp (1749-1824), from a drawing by John Webber (1752-1793), who was the artist on Captain James Cook's 3rd and final voyage of discovery. It was published in the atlas of "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean Undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere", the official British Admirality sanctioned journal published upon completion of the voyage in London in 1784 by Strahan & Cadell. Captain Cook visited Tonga on his 3rd voyage, which he named The Friendly Islands because of the warm welcome he and his crew received, unlike some of the other more hostile Pacific islands. The engraving depicts Cook and his men observed a kava ceremony at the village of Mu’a on Tongatapu. King Paulaho sits in the centre foreground, his back to the spectator with a man kneeling before him. The ceremonial mat depicted behind Paulaho indicates that nobody was allowed to sit behind him. The figure in the centre holds a single cup, referring to the Tongan custom of offering the cup to the king first. Kava is native to the islands of the South Pacific and was first described for English readers in 1768 by Captain James Cook. The kava root has been used for centuries as a central feature of ceremonies and celebrations because it was able to bring about a calming and pleasant social atmosphere. The root was crushed and processed into coconut milk to become the focal ceremonial beverage, simply referred to as kava. This engraving is presented in a Koa wood frame and a white mat. Koa wood is legendary in Hawaii. There are occasional faint spots, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. This amazing Koa wood is native to Hawaii and it is known for the deep rich colors and varied grain pattern. Koa has an honored heritage in Hawaii and is highly revered and sacred. The word “koa” means “warrior” in Hawaiian. The warriors of King Kamehameha the Great, created canoes and weapons from a wood plentiful on the Big Island of Hawaii. This wood became synonymous with the warriors themselves, and it became known as koa. There are three other engravings listed from the official journal of Captain Cook's 3rd voyage available that are presented in identical Koa wood frames and mats (LU117324682422, LU117324684052, LU117324684032). They would make a wonderful grouping for a display of 2, 3 or 4 prints. A discount is available for a grouping depending on the number of items included. Captain Cook is remembered as one of the greatest explorers and navigators in history. His explorations included Australia, New Zealand and islands of the South Pacific and the northwest coast of North America. Hawaii was discovered by Captain Cook during this voyage. Hawaii was originally called The Sandwich Islands in honor of The Earl of Sandwich...
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1780s Realist Interior Prints

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Engraving

Interiors IV: Hotel Paradise Cafe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Peter Milton (American, 1930-) Title: Interiors IV: Hotel Paradise Café Year: 1987 Medium: Resist-ground etching and engraving on copper Paper: BFK Rives Image size: 23.5 x ...
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1980s Realist Interior Prints

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Paper, Etching

SEATED WOMAN PINK SOCKS Signed Lithograph, Female Portrait, Graphite Drawing
Located in Union City, NJ
SEATED WOMAN PINK SOCKS is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Painter...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

"Folding Linen III" - Limited Edition Lithograph, 20/75
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful figurative limited edition lithograph by Robert Baxter (American, b. 1933). Signed and numbered "R. Baxter 20/75" lower left. Displayed with wh...
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1980s Realist Interior Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

SEATED WOMAN ON BED, KNEE SOCKS Signed Lithograph, Female Portrait Drawing
Located in Union City, NJ
SEATED WOMAN ON BED, KNEE SOCKS is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

NURSING MOTHER SEATED Signed Lithograph, Woman Breastfeeding Baby, Realism
Located in Union City, NJ
NURSING MOTHER SEATED is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/Ame...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

(There s A Place) Oriental Bar, Venice
Located in Deddington, GB
(There’s A Place) Oriental Bar, Venice [2021] limited_edition Digital on 315gsm etching paper Edition number 200 Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Prints

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Digital

In a tavern. Paper, engraving, 21x25 cm
Located in Riga, LV
In a tavern. engraver Jan De Visscher (1933-1692) Paper, engraving, 21x25 cm
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17th Century Realist Interior Prints

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Paper, Engraving

STANDING SEAMSTRESS, Signed Lithograph Female Portrait Sewing Machine Dress Form
Located in Union City, NJ
STANDING SEAMSTRESS is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Painter, 18...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

SEATED WOMAN NEAR A BED Signed Lithograph, Seated Female Portrait Interior Scene
Located in Union City, NJ
SEATED WOMAN NEAR A BED is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Painter...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

AFTER THE BATH Signed Lithograph, Interior Scene, Nude Woman, Realist Drawing
Located in Union City, NJ
AFTER THE BATH is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Painter, 1899-19...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

César - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
César - Original Lithograph 1963 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
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1980s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

NURSING MOTHER SEATED Signed Lithograph, Portrait Drawing, Baby Breastfeeding
Located in Union City, NJ
NURSING MOTHER SEATED is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/Ame...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

Dylan Lloyd, Island Path VIII, Bright Contemporary Painting, Original Landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
Dylan Lloyd Island Path VIII Original Oil Painting on Canvas Oil Paint on Canvas Framed in a White Box Frame Image size: H 30cm x W 24cm x D 0.5cm Framed S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Prints

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Oil, Board

James Basire engraving Bishop s Palace Exeter England 1796 Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
James Basire (engraver) after W Davey (illustrator) Chimneypiece in the Bishop's Palace, Exeter 50x33cm (to plate mark) Engraving Published by the Society of Antiquaries 23rd April 1...
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1790s Realist Interior Prints

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Engraving

Chapel Interior engraving c. 1800 English/British
Located in London, GB
To see more of our period engravings, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Chapel Interior (circa...
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18th Century Realist Interior Prints

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Engraving

César - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
César - Original Lithograph 1961 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
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1980s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

Ichimura Uzaemon XIII - actor as Okaji of Gion, 1862 "The Six Poetry Immortals"
Located in Soquel, CA
Ichimura Uzaemon XIII - actor as Okaji of Gion, 1862 "The Six Poetry Immortals" A Japanese Ukiyo-e woodcut print created circa 1862 by artist Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1864). ...
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1850s Realist Interior Prints

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Printer s Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

19th century etching black and white figurative print female subject signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Spinner" is an original etching by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris. It depicts a woman in an interior next to a spinning wheel. The artist signed the piece lo...
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1880s Realist Interior Prints

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Etching

Biblioteca S. Francisco, Lima
Located in New York, NY
Massimo Listri is a Florence-based photographer whose work often presents interiors of great architectural and cultural importance, some open to the public, others not easily accessi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Prints

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C Print

Cup Saucer (Grandmother s Artifacts), Photo Etching Still-Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique photo etching of a cup and saucer by Claudette McElroy (American, b. 1943). Numbered (6/8), titled (Cup Saucer), and signed (C. McElroy) alo...
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Late 20th Century Realist Interior Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

STILL LIFE WITH GRAPES AND PEAR Signed Lithograph, Geometric Pattern, Fruit
Located in Union City, NJ
STILL LIFE WITH GRAPES is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the American artist Lowell Nesbitt (b.1933-1993). Printed on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free using hand lithography techniques. STILL LIFE WITH GRAPES is a modern fruit still life depicting two bunches of plump green and red grapes, and green pear displayed on an Southwest style geometric Aztec patterned textile as a background. STILL LIFE WITH GRAPES is an eye-appealing composition using vivid colors including warm red, black, gray, yellow gold, light green, purple, burgundy and white. Print size - 21.5 x 28.25 inches, unframed, excellent condition, very fine impression, hand signed in pencil by Lowell Nesbitt Edition size - 175, plus proofs Year published - 1978 Lowell Blair Nesbitt (October 4, 1933 - July 8, 1993) was an American painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor. He studied at Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia and at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Nesbitt worked in abstraction until Robert Indiana suggested in the early 1960s that he explore realism in his paintings. As subjects for his work he favored studio interiors, articles of clothing, piles of shoes, his Rottweiler, the Neo-Classical facades of 19th century cast iron buildings, and Manhattan's bridges. He was also famous for his enormous paintings and prints of roses, lilies, irises, and other flowers. He served as the official artist for the NASA Apollo 9, and Apollo 13 space missions; in 1976 the United States Navy commissioned him to paint a mural in the administration building on Treasure Island spanning 26 feet x 251 feet, then the largest mural in the United States; and in 1980 the United States Postal Service honored Lowell Nesbitt by issuing four postage stamps depicting his paintings. His first solo exhibition was mounted at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1958 and during his lifetime he had more than 130 solo exhibitions of his work at various galleries, museums, and universities, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Kent State University, the McNay Art Museum, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Burpee Art Museum, and the Tyler Gallery...
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

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Lithograph

Trees. 2016. Paper, etching, 2/5, 29x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Trees. 2016. Paper, etching, 2/5, 29x40 cm
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2010s Realist Interior Prints

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Paper, Etching

Realist interior prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Realist interior prints available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including David Roberts, Raphael Soyer, James Carter, and Candida Hofer. Frequently made by artists working with Lithograph, and Etching and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Realist interior prints, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are also available. Prices for interior prints made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $24,157, while the average work sells for $613.