Photorealist More Art
PHOTOREALISM
A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and tools, like projectors and airbrushes, borrowed from the worlds of commercial art and design.
Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly, if vaguely, familiar. It’s the stuff of yellowing snapshots and fugitive memories. The bland and the garish alike flicker between crystal-clear reality and dreamy illusion, inviting the viewer to contemplate a single moment rather than igniting a story.
The virtues of the “photo” in Photorealist art — infused as they are with dazzling qualities that are easily blurred in reproduction — are as elusive as they are allusive. “Much Photorealist painting has the vacuity of proportion and intent of an idiot-savant, long on look and short on personal timbre,” John Arthur wrote (rather admiringly) in the catalogue essay for Realism/Photorealism, a 1980 exhibition at the Philbrook Museum of Art, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At its best, Photorealism is a perpetually paused tug-of-war between the sacred and the profane, the general and the specific, the record and the object.
“Robert Bechtle invented Photorealism, in 1963,” says veteran art dealer Louis Meisel. “He took a picture of himself in the mirror with the car outside and then painted it. That was the first one.”
The meaning of the term, which began for Meisel as “a superficial way of defining and promoting a group of painters,” evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists slowly expanded to include younger artists who traded Rolleiflexes for 60-megapixel cameras, using advanced digital technology to create paintings that transcend the detail of conventional photographs.
On 1stDibs, the collection of Photorealist art includes work by Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack, Charles Bell and others.
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Style: Photorealist
Cherries in Glass Bowl -original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
“Cherries in Glass Bowl” by Ann Goldberg is a stunning example of contemporary realism that showcases the artist’s exceptional precision and ability to transform everyday objects int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fisherman's Toys-original Hyper realism seascape oil painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Alina Hubarenko's "Fisherman's Toys" stands as an original Impressionist painting seamlessly blending the essence of the seaside with a contemporary flair. The artwork presents a mes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Canadian Perennials -original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
“Canadian Perennials” by Ann Goldberg is a masterful display of contemporary realism that captures the timeless beauty of nature’s floral bounty. This painting features a terracotta ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Edge of Reality V - original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
In the twin piece, "At the Edge of Reality V," the canvas size remains a constant, but the narrative deepens with the addition of a second buoy. This pair, set against the complex we...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
At the Edge of Reality IV- original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
This oil on linen creation measures 40x40 cm and bears the title "At the Edge of Reality IV." It serves as a reflective exploration of tranquility and the subtle movements of water. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Golden Hour at The harbour-original realism seascape-still life oil painting-art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Golden Hour at The Harbour" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivating original seascape painting that transports viewers to a moment of serene beauty and tranquility. Crafted with precisi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
At the Edge of Reality VII-original, modern realism seascape-still life painting
Located in London, Chelsea
The concluding artwork in the series, "At the Edge of Reality VII," maintains its size at 70x70 cm, wherein the orange and red buoys now cast elongated, profound reflections on the w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
At the Edge of Reality VI -original-still life painting, modern realism seascape
Located in London, Chelsea
Expanding the canvas to a generous 70x70 cm for "At the Edge of Reality VI," Hubarenko introduces a contrast that is both striking and introspective. An orange buoy, accompanied by a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Still life with citrus-original realism oil painting for sale- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Step into a moment frozen in time with "Still Life with Citrus," an original oil painting by the talented artist Irina Trushkova. Executed on canvas in the style of contemporary real...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sommer’s Glow -original realism modern seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Sommer's Glow" captures the essence of a tranquil seaside moment, rendered in the vibrant strokes of impressionism by the talented Lia Madsen. This diptych masterpiece consists of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Azure Tempest -original modern realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Azure Tempest," Lia Madsen presents a breathtaking vista of the ocean in all its tumultuous beauty, expertly rendered in realistic detail. This original seascape painting invites...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
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Canvas, Oil
Green Glow of the Sea-original realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Green Glow of the Sea," Lia Madsen transports viewers to the mesmerizing realm where land meets water, capturing the essence of the ocean's verdant embrace in stunning realism. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer fruits-original modern realism still life oil painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Irina Trushkova's "Summer Fruits " exemplifies contemporary realism within the realm of Impressionism, offering viewers an immersive experience in a moment of pure and unadulterated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lullaby-original modern Hyper realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Christopher Witchall's "Lullaby" gently whispers the serenity of a calm ocean bathed in the soft hues of dawn. This original seascape painting, delicately crafted in oil on canvas, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Under The Lighthouse- modern realism seascape-still life painting- Original Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Under The Lighthouse" by Alina Hubarenko is a captivating original seascape painting that invites viewers into a serene coastal scene. Executed with finesse and precision in oil on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Life belt-original hyper realism modern water oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Life Belt" by Alina Hubarenko is an entrancing original oil painting that ventures into the realm of abstraction with a captivating sense of depth and reflection. Crafted using oil ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Audrey Flack On Painting (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack)
By Audrey Flack
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Flack
Audrey Flack On Painting (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack), 1981
Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack)
...
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1980s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Offset, Lithograph, Mixed Media, Ink, Paper
Picturing America (monograph hand signed by both Chuck Close and Richard Estes)
Located in New York, NY
Chuck Close, Richard Estes
Picturing America (hand signed by both Chuck Close and Richard Estes), 2009
Hardback Monograph (hand signed by Chuck Close and Richard Estes)
Boldly signed by Chuck Close and Richard Estes
9 1/4 × 10 × 1/2 inches
We have not seen another hand signed by both Chuck Close and Richard Estes anywhere else in the world - ever. And none with such fine provenance: This highly collectible monograph was hand signed by Chuck Close for the present owner at a special event held by Artifex Press held at the New York Public Library; then signed by Richard Estes at his retrospective at the Museum of Design in New York
Published on the occasion of the exhibition Picturing America: Photorealism in the 1970s/Picturing America: Fotorealismus der 70er Jahre.
The book was signed for the present owner by Chuck Close at Artifex Press held at the New York Public Library on December 19, 2012, and by Richard Estes at the Museum of Design.
About the monograph, which itself is a collectors item:
Title: Picturing America
Publisher: Deutsche Guggenheim, 2009
Hardcover, 176 pp. replete with full-color images of the photorealistic work of some of the most celebrated names in American realism painting...
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Early 2000s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Peter Handel - Andrea - Nude
By Peter Handel
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Giclée on Hahnemühle Velvet, handsigned.
High-quality art print after the original painting: Peter Handel transforms nude photographs painterly into highly realistic, subjective ima...
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20th Century Photorealist More Art
Materials
Paper, Giclée
Peter Handel - Kathi On White Cloth - Nude
By Peter Handel
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Giclée on Hahnemühle Velvet, handsigned.
High-quality art print after the original painting: Peter Handel transforms nude photographs painterly into highly realistic, subjective ima...
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20th Century Photorealist More Art
Materials
Paper, Giclée
Peter Handel - Kathi On White Cloth - Nude
By Peter Handel
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Giclée on Hahnemühle Velvet, handsigned.
High-quality art print after the original painting: Peter Handel transforms nude photographs painterly into highly realistic, subjective ima...
Category
20th Century Photorealist More Art
Materials
Paper, Giclée
Aubrey's Barber Shop
By Michael Ward
Located in East Hampton, NY
Aubrey's Barber Shop
A tiny barber shop in Grayling, a tiny town in northern Michigan home to an Army base (and loyal Wolverine fans).
Acrylic on Canvas
14" x 18"
2020
About the Artist:
Michael Ward...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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By Michael Ward
Located in East Hampton, NY
Acrylic Canvas 20x16
Photo Realism
2018
The largest and last in a series of paintings of this southern California icon.
About the Artist:
Michael Ward ...
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2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Walking Distance
By Cindy Press
Located in East Hampton, NY
Denim Jeans and high heeled shoes
Photorealist painter Cindy Press.
Works by Cindy can be seen in Bloomingdales NYC Shoe Dept.
Photorealist Figurative Pai...
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2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boxfish and Great Dane - Figurative Animal Painting Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel is an artist, a musician and an author. He has studied music at Boston University, Mannes College of Music, the Juilliard School (Doctorate), and art at the Boston Mus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tomatoes - Still Life, Fruit & Vegetables, South Africa, Realistic
By Mark Midgley
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Tomatoes by Mark Midgley. Original Oil on Canvas.
The Cape Town artist, Mark Midgley, is originally from Leeds in the UK. He moved to South Africa in 1979, where he started a silk...
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Plums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic style. He paints realistic imagery based on real world inspirations. His paintings show that the everyday object can be f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Board
"Sea and Sky in Hazy Sun" Highly Realist Large Beach Landscape Purple/Pink/Blue
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Sea and Sky in Hazy Sun," Oil on Canvas, 60 x 46 Inches, is a large beach painting of the shoreline at sunset dominated by a dramatic sky of bl...
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2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Waterfall with Spray and Shrubs" Small Landscape with Waterfall, Sky, Greenery
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall with Spray and Shrubs," Oil on Panel, 12 x 12 x 3/4 inches, is a meticulously painted rendition of a waterfall on a summer day. The top half of the painting is dominate...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Sea and Sky in Moonlight" Large Photo-Realist Beach Landscape Dark Blue/White
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Sea and Sky in Moonlight," Oil on Canvas, 60 x 46 Inches, is a large nocturne of the shoreline dominated by a highly dramatic sky of deep blues, grays, lavender and white, with bril...
Category
2010s Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lemon water- original modern realism still life oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Immerse yourself in a moment of tranquility with "Lemon Water," an original still life painting by the talented artist Irina Trushkova. Executed on canvas in the style of contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist more art available for sale on 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large Photorealist more art, so small editions measuring 7.5 inches across are also available. Prices for more art 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 $132 and tops out at $15,000, while the average work sells for $1,227.
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