Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
American, b. 1944
Jenness Cortez is a distinguished figure in the contemporary revival of classical realist painting. In her work, Cortez plays author, architect, visual journalist, art historian, curator and pundit to help open our eyes to what we might otherwise have overlooked or taken for granted. Each painting presents a specific theme, mixing straightforward cues and obscure illusions, complemented by references to other artists' lives and times. Each of her works touches upon important questions about the nature of painting and the significance of art objects and presents subtle shades of meaning that invite contemplation. Cortez has been exhibiting her work since 1975 and has had more than 40 solo shows throughout the United States. Her work is in numerous public and private collections, including those of President Ronald Reagan, President Bill Clinton, Governor George Pataki, Governor Hugh Carey, Queen Elizabeth II, the New York State Museum, Skidmore College and SUNY Empire State College.
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Artist: Jenness Cortez
On Sundae
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Signed "Cortez" lower left
Homage to: Paul Klee (1879-1940)
“Senecio” also known as “Head of a Man Going Senile”
Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
Materials
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Homer
s Genius
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Signed "Cortez" lower left
Homage to: Winslow Homer (1836-1910)
“Breezing Up” collection of the National Gallery of Art,
Washington, DC.
"Gloucester Harbor," 1873 watercolor and gou...
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
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Love Serve Remember
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Signed "Cortez" and dated 2025, lower left
This painting is an homage to Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) and depicts his painting, “Saying Grace” which was painted for the cover of The ...
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
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Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel
Diva
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I’ve turned a decidedly nontraditional eye to the world of flowers––those forms which constitute one of the most traditional and ubiquitous subjects in the history of art. Combining...
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2010s Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
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$56,000
Nantucket Roses
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Arrangement of roses in front of a map of Nantucket
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mahogany, Acrylic
One Field
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I’ve turned a decidedly nontraditional eye to the world of flowers––those forms which constitute one of the most traditional and ubiquitous subjects in the history of art. Combining...
Category
2010s Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
Materials
Birch, Acrylic, Panel
Nantucket Peonies
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Still life of a vase full of peonies in front of a map of Nantucket.
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2010s American Realist Jenness Cortez Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mahogany, Acrylic
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