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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
Color:  Purple
Sun Valley original alpine skiing poster c. 1960s Idaho United States of America
Located in London, GB
To see our other original vintage travel posters, many of which have skiing subjects, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller" - or sen...
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1960s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pacific Ocean Currents, Handmade Cyanotype Seascape in Blue, Waves Landscape
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Pacific Ocean Currents" is a handmade cyanotype print of rough water texture resembling Pacific Ocean swell. Details: + ...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Engraving, Etching

'December Roots' Realistic/Abstract Floral Pattern Photograph in Blue/White
Located in Wellesley, MA
"December Roots" by Judith Allen-Efstathiou is an exquisite cyanotype print in deep blue and white of wildflowers abstracted showing roots. Highly intricate and lavishly depicted, ...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Mulberry Paper, Photographic Paper

'Mapping the Walk' Photograhic Flower Study Realistic and Abstract in Blue/White
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Mapping the Walk, July 2015" by Judith Allen-Efstathiou is an exquisite photographic cyanotype print in deep blue and white of wildflowers abstracted printed on mulberry paper and m...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Mulberry Paper, Photographic Paper

Extra Large Cyanotype Seascape of Pacific Ocean Currents, Nautical Blue & White
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Pacific Ocean Currents (Blue Border)" is a handmade cyanotype print of rough water texture resembling Pacific Ocean swell...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Intaglio, Other Medium

'Trace 5, Section 1' Realistic/Abstract Photographic Flower Study Blue / White
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Trace 5, Section 1" by Judith Allen-Efstathiou is an exquisite photographic cyanotype print in deep blue and white of wildflowers abstracted printed on mulberry paper and mounted on...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Mulberry Paper, Photographic Paper

'Botanical Rhapsody' Realistic/Abstract Floral Pattern Photograph Blue/White
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Botanical Rhapsody" by Judith Allen-Efstathiou is an exquisite photographic cyanotype print in deep blue and white of wildflowers abstracted. Highly intricate and lavishly depicted...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Mulberry Paper, Photographic Paper

'Botanical Rhapsody II' Realistic/Abstract Floral Pattern Photograph Blue/White
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Botanical Rhapsody II" by Judith Allen-Efstathiou is an exquisite photographic cyanotype print in deep blue and white of wildflowers abstracted. Highly intricate and lavishly depic...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Mulberry Paper, Photographic Paper

'Mapping the Walk' Photograhic Flower Study Realistic and Abstract in Blue/White
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Mapping the Walk, 2011" by Judith Allen-Efstathiou is an exquisite photographic cyanotype print in deep blue and white of wildflowers abstracted printed on mulberry paper and mounte...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Mulberry Paper, Photographic Paper

Ach-Hua Dlubh: (Body Two) Half Breed
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled " Ach-Hua Dlubh: (Body Two) Half Breed" 1989 is a color offset lithograph on Artcote paper by Crow Indian artist Penni Anne Cross ...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Sheet Corner
Located in London, GB
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932 Born in Dresden 1932 (German) Title: Sheet Corner Blattecke. 1967 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph in Colour on Thin C...
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1960s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

La Bandera Cubana
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “LA BANDERA DE CUBA” in 1980. This impression is signed, titled, and inscribed “Seis” [six] in pencil. The printed ...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Andalusia Rose, by John Woodrow Kelley ( pink flower and surrounding)
Located in New York, NY
This is a screen print of a pink rose on wove paper, 1990, signed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 72 (total edition includes nine artist's proofs). Published by Lincoln Ce...
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1990s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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Prayer Flags, Darjeeling, - Sunrise, landscape color photography
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Stripes, Photography, Limited, Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Prints and Multiples

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Antarctica #119 Small, Color Photograph, Limited Edition, Travel, Iceberg
Located in Riverdale, NY
This photograph is part of the Antarctica/Patagonia Series by John Conn taken in 2010. The image is 13x19. It is printed on 17x22 archival paper. Signed and Numbered. This is curre...
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2010s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Canoe
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Prints and Multiples

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Photogravure

Canoe
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Nag Arnoldi , Switzerland - Drawings (1974) : Falling Icarus and Crouching Angel
By Nag Arnoldi
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Nag Arnoldi (Swiss, * 18.9.1928 Locarno, † 10.2.2017 Lugano) 1. Falling Icarus • Drawing - Mixed media (Indian ink, coloured pencil & gouache) on paper ca. 22 x 26 cm • Signiert & ...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

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Paper, India Ink, Gouache

Handwritten Letter to the Artist's Parents (hand signed postcard)
Located in New York, NY
Carl Andre Handwritten Letter to the Artist's Parents, 1974 Letter handwritten with black marker on postmarked, stamped postcard (hand signed by Carl Andre) Boldly signed @ - the art...
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1970s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Permanent Marker, Offset, Postcard, Lithograph

Sheet Corner
Located in London, GB
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932 Born in Dresden 1932 (German) Title: Sheet Corner Blattecke. 1967 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph in Colour on Thin C...
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1960s Realist Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Petra, The Upper or Eastern Valley: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Petra, Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley" by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1842. The lithographs were prepared by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) from drawings and paintings by Roberts. The resultant large folio editions of 'The Holy Land' and 'Egypt & Nubia' are considered the greatest lithographically illustrated works issued in the 19th century. This is one of Roberts' most famous and collectible works. The scene captures a view of the magnificent ruins of Petra in what is Jordan today, as it appeared on March 8, 1839, on the day of Roberts' visit. Multiple Arab men are approaching Petra; some on foot and others riding camels. They are dressed in their colorful local costumes. Roberts' signature and hand written date are reproduced in the plate on the left. This hand-colored lithograph is printed on wove paper with wide margins. There is some loss of color in the text in the title and a faint dark curvilinear area in the upper right. The print is otherwise in very good condition. It is presented in a gold-colored wood frame with a tan mat. It is glazed with UV protected conservation glass. All framing materials used are archival museum quality. The frame measures 23.5" high and 30.5" wide. There are two additional iconic David Roberts hand-colored lithographs for sale on 1stdibs that are matted and framed in identical styles, although slightly different sizes. They are scenes of Approach of Simoon, Desert of Gizeh and the Citadel of Cairo. They can be viewed by typing their reference #'s, LU1173211955452 and LU1173211970142, into the 1stdibs search field or typing Timeless Intaglio in the search field and tapping on the drop down name to be taken to our storefront. Two or all three of these pieces would make for a striking display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of multiple pieces. David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter who specialized in landscapes, architectural subjects, and scenes from the Middle East and Europe. Born in Edinburgh, Roberts began his career at age ten as an apprentice to a house painter and eventually became a scene painter for theater companies in Edinburgh and London. In the 1820s, J. M. W. Turner recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist. He began to focus on painting landscapes and architecture. In 1838 he traveled to Egypt and soon after to the Holy Land, concluding in Jerusalem. Roberts' travels in the Middle East had a profound impact on his art, and he produced a series of highly detailed and realistic paintings and sketches of the region's famous ruins and other landmarks, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Temple of Abu Simbel...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

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Realist prints and multiples for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Realist prints and multiples 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. If you’re looking to add prints and multiples created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Daniel Pollera, Luigi Kasimir, Peter Doig, and John Harris (painter). Frequently made by artists working with Etching, and Lithograph 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 prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available. Prices for prints and multiples 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 $50 and tops out at $72,120, while the average work sells for $793.

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