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Under the old bridge
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting depicts one of the bridges across the Main in Würzburg, the Ludwigbrücke. We look at the motif from the embankment, under the span of the bridge. The age of the bridge i...
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flooding on the Main
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting depicts the river Main, which has overflowed its banks and flooded the surrounding area. We see only the distant high bank: hills of vineyards, buildings on the top, a r...
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Salt Bark
By Gordon Hope Grant
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "The Salt Bark" 1947, is an original lithograph on paper by noted naval American artist Gordon Hope Grant, 1875-1962. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Spot The Ball
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960: A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts. The club was so named because of the near-sightedness of its original members. 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x ...
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1960s Realist Landscape Photography

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Lambda

Spot The Ball
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960: A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts. The club was so named because of the near-sightedness of its original members. 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x ...
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1960s Realist Landscape Photography

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Lambda

Spot The Ball
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960: A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts. The club was so named because of the near-sightedness of its original members. 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x ...
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1960s Realist Landscape Photography

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Lambda

Spot The Ball
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960: A polo match at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, Massachusetts. The club was so named because of the near-sightedness of its original members. 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x ...
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1960s Realist Landscape Photography

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Lambda

Preparing the Trick
By John George Brown
Located in Missouri, MO
Canvas Size: approx 26.5 x 18 Framed Size: approx 30 x 22 inches Born into a poor family in Durham, England, John George Brown (1831-1913) earned a reputation as one of 19th-century...
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Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Cottages in the mountains"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
# “Houses in the Mountains” — Poetic Meditation in Color ## Oleksandr Khrapachov, 2015 Canvas, oil, 60×80 cm --- In this enchanting work by Oleksandr Khrapachov, we see a true “symph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Embracing The Past
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 Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Jerusalem from the South
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
Subscription edition and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 10 Presented in a acid free mount
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1840s Realist Landscape Prints

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

"Mountains in the morning. Bishkek"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Mountains in the morning. Bishkek When eternity meets the morning Before you is the moment of the world's awakening, frozen on canvas. In 2018, Alexander Khrapachov climbed at dawn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

BY THE DOCKS
By Carl Arlen
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph on paper. Hand signed, titled and numbered by the artist. Edition of 350. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity is included. All reasonable off...
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

BY THE DOCKS
$150 Sale Price
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The Cardinal s Visit
Located in Madrid, ES
SALVADOR SÁNCHEZ BARBUDO Spanish, 1857 - 1917 THE CARDINAL'S VISIT signed, located and dated "Barbudo / ROMA 1902" (lower right) oil on canvas 22 x 33-2/3 inches (55.5 x 85.5 cm.) ...
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Early 1900s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Just Keep the Connection
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork elegantly blends classic and contemporary elements, depicting a young woman in a stylish black outfit holding a phone to her ear. She stands against an endless blue sky...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

The Home Place
By Joseph Orr
Located in Missouri, MO
Joseph Orr (b. 1949) "The Home Place" Acrylic on Canvas Canvas Size: 9 x 12 Framed Size: approx 12 x 16 Joseph Orr, from Missouri, has been painting professionally since 1972. He pa...
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Scribe : artwork in the genre of narrative realism
Located in New York, NY
Painting by a contemporary artist Audrey Ushenko. Audrey Ushenko works in the genre of narrative realism. Her works are rich, complex figurative and still life paintings. They are s...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Old Truck s Story
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist in the lower right corner.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Under the Surface
By Alex Roulette
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA -- Alex Roulette’s paintings depict false realities. The artist constructs landscapes from numerous source photographs, which he uses a...
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2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

In the Park
By Trevor Young
Located in Fairfield, CT
Trevor Young is a quintessentially American painter. He makes no bones about his affection for the trappings of car culture, life on the road, and 1960s West Coast art. His main subj...
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2010s American Realist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The completely naked prostration
Located in Berlin, DE
Willibrord Haas (*1936 Schramberg), The completely naked prostration, 1999. Etching, 32.5 cm x 23.5 cm (plate size), 54 cm x 37.5 cm (sheet size). Signed “Willibrord Haas” in lead by...
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1990s Realist Nude Prints

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Paper

Ridin to the Gate
By Bill Nebeker
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Inscribed/signed by the Artist on the bottom portion of the bronze piece with an edition number. 7/30
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures

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Bronze

Phlox on the window
Located in Oslo, NO
The still life is painted from life in a manner reminiscent of impressionism. All objects are depicted life-size. A bouquet of delicate purple phloxes in a white pot stands on the mi...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Returning" photorealistic red marine lantern, a warm signal of the sea
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
Michel Brosseau was born in Nantes and has lived in Bordeaux for many years. Both cities are on the Atlantic coast of France and have rich maritime histories, highlighted by prospero...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Oil

ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph on paper. Hand signed, titled and numbered by the artist. Edition of 350. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity is included. All reasonable o...
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1990s Realist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Along the Surf
By Frank Corso
Located in Greenwich, CT
Frank Corso Biography American, b. 1952 Frank Corso was born in Syracuse, New York. Taking a keen interest in art at a very early age, he was inspired to draw and paint the landscap...
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Boy in the pool
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
The figure of the child in the pool is suggested through a synthesis of loose and bold brushstrokes, evoking an impressionistic approach. The chromatic contrast is key to the composi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

At the Show
By Jerome Myers
Located in New York, NY
Jerome Myers (1867-1940), At the Show, etching and drypoint, c. 1920, signed in pencil lower right. In good condition, with margins (paper losses upper corners), faint ink marks and ...
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1920s American Realist Figurative Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

"Into the Blue"
By Michelle Jader
Located in Denver, CO
"Into the Blue" is a digital print on 5 acrylic panels by Michelle Jader.
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Panel, Digital

The Rookery, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
the west. Using a hybrid of realist brushwork and an almost surreal absence of humans, Jesse documents
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

All The Time
By David Leonard
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC LA --The primary subjects of my paintings are 21st century man's working monuments, which represent our culture's dedication to produc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Mountain river in the Carpathians"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Mountain River in the Carpathians In this painting by Alexander Khrapachov, the pristine beauty of Carpathian nature comes to life, captured in a moment of eternal harmony between m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

The Slot #9
By Stephen McMillan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Stephen McMillan – American (1949- ) Title: The Slot #9 Year: 1981 Medium: 3 plate aquatint etching Sight size: 36 x 24” Sheet size: 41.5 x 29.5 inches on Arches paper Signat...
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1980s Realist Landscape Prints

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Paper, Aquatint

THE BIG DOME
By Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Located in Portland, ME
MacLaughlan, Donald Shaw. Canada/US, 1876-1938. THE BIG DOME. Etching. 7 1/8 x 4 11/16 inches; 182 x 120 mm. Signed in pencil, and signed and dated (1910?) in the plate. Trimmed at o...
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Early 20th Century American Realist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

The Mediterranean girl III
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I envisioned a serene moment captured under the Mediterranean sun. The young woman, clothed in traditional attire, symbolizes timeless grace and the profoun...
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ernest Lawson Oil on Board Painting Titled "Zoo in Central Park"
By Ernest Lawson
Located in New York, NY
In many ways Ernest Lawson bridges the work of the American Impressionists and the Realists of
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Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

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Oil

“Summer Idyll”
Located in Southampton, NY
mediums used are pastels, acrylics and oil paint. My work follows the Realist movement and aims to be
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Garden The Caprice
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
This painting captures the serenity of a corner in Madrid's El Capricho Garden at sunset. The balanced composition highlights a sculpture atop a column, emerging as the focal point i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Moments by the Water
Located in Oslo, NO
Hawaiian landscape, ocean, plein air, bathers, American artist This painting was created en plein air in spring on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. After a storm, a small natural pool ap...
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Action Which Enables Us to Project Our Forces Into the Outside World
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
yellow-orange pyramid balances garishly atop a tent. Which came first, the realist tent or the Platonic
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Sky Was A Doorway, Contemporary Mixed Media, Oil on Wood, 2010+
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
yellow-orange pyramid balances garishly atop a tent. Which came first, the realist tent or the Platonic
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Nine of Us Worked Things Out: Contemporary Mixed Media on Wood
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
yellow-orange pyramid balances garishly atop a tent. Which came first, the realist tent or the Platonic
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"The mistery of summer"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
One of Warsaw’s numerous drainage canals.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Lady in the mirror"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Luigi Sorio (1835-1909) – "Lady in the Mirror" Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (Framed): 109 x 84 cm Dimensions (Flat): 84 x 60 cm Signature: Lower left corner Frame: Ornate gil...
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Horses Leaving the Barn
By Adolf Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Flanagan (a sculptor notable for his use of direct carving) Harry Gottlieb (a notable social realist and
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1940s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Light on the Sea
By Joseph McGurl
Located in Greenwich, CT
leader of the American landscape school, Joseph McGurl is one of the most important realist painters
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

The Corner Deli
By Nick Savides
Located in San Francisco, CA
realist images of New York City are inspired by the drama of the city–the changing light, the spontaneous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Yawning Butcher
By RICHARDSON RAY
Located in Paris, FR
Ray Richardson is a contemporary British artist known for his cinematic paintings. The artist employs icons of working-class London, including bull terriers, soccer pitches, and grit...
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Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Prince and the Siren, Watercolor Gouache, Nocturne, Figural, Illustration
Located in Wiscasset, ME
John Richard Flanagan was born in Sydney, Australia. At the age of thirteen Flanagan left school to help support his family as an assistant to a lithographer producing advertising co...
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20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

_ON THE CURRENT
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Plein air
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

late 20th century still life oil painting with flowers and fruit signed
By Warren Brandt
Located in Milwaukee, WI
adopting the realist mode of he French artist without becoming illusionistic. Beginning in the 1970s, his
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1980s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Birdwatcher, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In uptown Manhattan, a solitary cat sits on a windowsill, gazing intently at a drone hovering outside. The cat doesn’t appear alarmed but curious, as though...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

The Essence of Life
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Hidden within the textured depths of this coffee bean are symbols that unfold like a visual narrative. On the left, a delicate leaf emerges, a symbol of growth and renewal. To the ri...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Yellow Phone
Located in Burlingame, CA
American Realist James Torlakson. The art is 24 x 14 inches and 33 x 23 inches professionally framed and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Drawings and W...

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

The Low Season
By Matt Condron
Located in Fairfield, CT
Having spent many years as a photographer, Matt Condron is trained to recognize the importance of a moment or the preciousness of a fleeting opportunity. He is captivated by the ide...
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2010s American Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Adoration of the Magi"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Attributed to Frans Francken II (1581-1642) – "Adoration of the Magi" Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 136 x 162 cm (unframed), 141 x 166 cm (framed) Provenance: Private collectio...
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17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Road From the Mill, paper, etching, 10x14.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The Road From the Mill, paper, etching, 10x14.5 cm Piotr Petrovich Belousov (1912-1989) was a Soviet, Russian painter, graphic artist, art teacher, professor of the Leningrad Instit...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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Etching

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Yes, Corot was a Realist. He is particularly well known for his realistic depictions of historical and mythological scenes set in rural landscapes, often depicted beneath hazy rather than idyllic blue skies. Some of his most famous works include Souvenir de Mortefontaine, Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld and Hagar in the Wilderness. Find a selection of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    No, a still life doesn't have to be realistic. Still life is a genre or type of subject matter. To fit the definition, a piece simply needs to portray inanimate objects. Artists can employ any style they choose to represent the objects in their paintings. Some examples of abstract still-life paintings include Georges Braque's Violin and Candlestick, Pablo Picasso's Still Life with Chair Caning and Paul Cézanne's Fruit Bowl, Glass, and Apples. Find a large collection of still-life paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While there is no consensus for the world's most realistic painting, there are many artists who are exploring hyperrealism, an extension of photorealism that evokes the illusion of photography and photographic images. Well-known hyperrealists include Jason de Graaf, Gustavo Silva Nuñez, Simon Hennessey and Carole Feuerman.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, Robert Henri was a Realist painter. In fact, he was the founder of the Ashcan School, a group of American artists who sought to depict the everyday lives of people living in New York City during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of Henri's most famous works include Snow in New York, The Masquerade Dress and Dutch Girl in White. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Robert Henri art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    It's really not possible to say who created realistic drawing — drawing techniques developed slowly over centuries. Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Italian and Northern Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer were interested in drawing subjects as realistically as possible, and 17th-century Dutch artists pushed realistic art further. Realism emerged in France in the 19th century as an art movement through artists like Honoré Daumier, who sought to depict and comment upon everyday life through their work. Explore a selection of Realist art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The Realist painter Hopper was Edward Hopper. Born in Nyack, New York, in 1882, he became well-known for his depictions of everyday life in New York City. His most famous work is arguably Nighthawks, which depicts late-night diners in a corner cafe. Other notable works by the painter and printmaker include Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. Shop a range of Edward Hopper art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, John Sloan was a Realist. With Robert Henri, he organized an exhibition of a group of urban Realist painters, known as "The Eight" or the "Ashcan School," who challenged traditional notions of art. Some of the American painter's most famous works include McSorley's Bar; Sunday, Women Drying Their Hair; Sixth Avenue and Thirtieth Street, New York City and Dust Storm, Fifth Avenue. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of John Sloan art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No, Picasso's art typically isn't realistic. Although his style evolved over the course of his career, the Spanish artist is best known for abstraction. He helped launch the Cubist movement with his paintings that distilled objects and figures down into basic geometric shapes. Find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    What you call a painting that is not realistic varies. If the work doesn't represent the real world, a general term for it is abstract. A work that doesn't seek to portray a subject realistically may also be an example of a specific art movement. For example, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. In contrast, Pop art drew on imagery from popular culture, such as comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media. Researching the artist of a painting can help you learn more about the art movements they were associated with. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    How you price realistic art depends on a variety of factors. If you're trying to determine how to price your own work, experts generally recommend multiplying the length by the width and then multiplying the results by a rate you establish, such as $5 or $6. When selling realistic art produced by another artist, consider the historic selling prices of their work, the size of the piece, the condition and the historical significance. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can also provide you with a fair market value for any art that you own. Explore a large collection of realistic art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Opinions vary on who is the most realistic oil painter. Among contemporary artists, Leng Jun, Richard Estes and John Baeder are all acclaimed for the incredibly lifelike works they produce. Other artists who could be contenders for the title include Frédéric Bazille, George Bellows, Rosa Bonheur, Gustave Caillebotte, Gustave Courbet, Honoré Daumier, Thomas Eakins and Jules Bastien-Lepage. Shop a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Yes, Honoré Daumier was a Realist painter. The French artist was also a printmaker, caricaturist and sculptor. His works commented on the social and political life of 19th-century France. Daumier is particularly famous for lithographs that depict this satirical commentary. He is also well known for his caricatures of political figures. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Honoré Daumier art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    There is no single realistic price or price range for an engagement ring because there are no rules for engagement jewelry. Any ring you find appealing can serve as an engagement ring, giving you the freedom to choose a piece that fits your budget. In 2023, the national average cost for a diamond engagement ring in the U.S. was $5,500, but engagement rings can feature alternative gemstones or even no gemstones at all. Find a wide range of engagement rings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    There is no single best medium for realistic drawings. Artists can choose between pencil, charcoal, pen and other materials for drawing realistic works. If you are an artist, feel free to experiment with different media to see which you prefer for bringing your artistic visions to life. Shop a diverse assortment of drawings and other fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.