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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Public Schools facade, Oxford University by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) The Public Schools, University of Oxford Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of the facade of Oxford's Public Schools, engraved by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan, the noted engraver, draughtsman, and painter. Pieter van der Aa of Leiden was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases, though he also printed editions of foreign bestsellers and illustrated volumes. He is noted for the many engravings he produced after David Loggan's series of Oxford and Cambridge colleges...
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Early 18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

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New College, Oxford engraving by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) New College, Oxford Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Le College Neuf (New College), engraved by Piete...
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Queen's College, Oxford engraving by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) Queen's College, Oxford Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Le College de la Reine (Queen's College), engraved by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan, the noted engraver, draughtsman, and painter. The college was founded in 1341 by Robert de Eglesfield in honour of Philippa of Hainault (the wife of King Edward III...
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All Souls College, University of Oxford by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) All Souls College Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Le College de Toutre les Ames (All Souls), engraved by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan, the noted engraver, draughtsman, and painter. The college was founded by Henry VI...
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Public Schools, Oxford University by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) The Public Schools, University of Oxford Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of the interior of the Public ...
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Jesus College, Oxford engraving by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) Jesus College, Oxford Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Jesus College, engraved by Pieter van der Aa a...
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St John's College, Oxford engraving by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692) St John's College, Oxford Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of St John's, engraved by Pieter van der Aa a...
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Theodoor Galle Martin de Vos 17th Century Engraving Drinking from Jesus' Cup
Located in London, GB
We have the full series of 52 prints (including title page) from Vita Passio et Resurrectio Iesu Christi listed. To find the others scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below i...
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Theodoor Galle Martin de Vos 17th Century Engraving Jesus' Tomb Easter
Located in London, GB
We have the full series of 52 prints (including title page) from Vita Passio et Resurrectio Iesu Christi listed. To find the others scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" and search for 'Collaert' - or message us as they may not all have been uploaded yet. Theodoor Galle...
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Theodoor Galle Martin de Vos 17th Century Engraving Jesus Nailed to the Cross
Located in London, GB
We have the full series of 52 prints (including title page) from Vita Passio et Resurrectio Iesu Christi listed. To find the others scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" and search for 'Collaert' - or message us as they may not all have been uploaded yet. Theodoor Galle (1571 – 1633) after Maerten de Vos (1532 - 1603) Jesus is Nailed to the Cross 46. Et postquam venerunt in locum qui voctur Caluarie, ibi crucifixerunt eum. Luc. 23. From Vita, Passio, et Resurrectio Iesu Christi first published 1598, this a later edition published by Joannes Galle (1600-1676) 17.5x22cm From the Gospel of Luke, chapter 3 "When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there." Theodoor Galle was the son of Philip Galle...
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Adrian Collaert Martin de Vos 17th Century engraving The Sermon on the Mount
Located in London, GB
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Adrian Collaert Martin de Vos 17th Century engraving Healing the paralytic
Located in London, GB
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Adrian Collaert 17th C. de vos engraving Christ in the Temple with the Doctors
Located in London, GB
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Adrian Collaert 17th Century The Baptism of Christ Engraving Martin de Vos
Located in London, GB
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John Boydell 1751 engraving A South Prospect of the City of Oxford
Located in London, GB
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1782 View of Windsor Castle by James Fittler RA George Robertson John Boydell
By James Fittler
Located in London, GB
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William Williams engraving of Christ Church - College at Oxford c.1732
Located in London, GB
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Robert Morden Map of Nottingham Shire 18th century Nottinghamshire
By Robert Morden
Located in London, GB
Robert Morden (1650-1703) Nottingham Shire (or Nottinghamshire) Engraving with recent hand colouring 34x42cm First published in 1695 for Camden's Britannica (1695-1772) and reprinte...
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A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands Captain Cooks travels engraving J. Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. John Webber (1752...
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Rare Hand-Painted "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683
Located in Soquel, CA
Rare Hand Painted "Cabane Des Hold, Terres Artiques, Fig CII," 1st edition "Description de l’Univers, page 281 This rare image depicts the Willem Barentsz expedition of 1597 to Novaya Zemlya, Russia. The colorful, hand painted artwork shows the cabin and ship of the Dutch arctic expedition of Barentsz on Novaya Zemlya (Nova Zembla), with the party being attacked (and in some cases apparently eaten) by bears and wolves. Dutch explorer, Willem Barentsz, reached the west coast of Novaya Zemlya in 1594, and in a subsequent expedition of 1596 rounded the northern point and wintered on the northeast coast. Barentsz died during the expedition, and may have been buried on the northern island. This artwork is a page from a book by 17th century cartographer and engineer, Allain Manesson Mallet (French, 1630-1706), "Description de L'Univers, contenant les differents systêmes du monde, les cartes générals et particulières de la géographie ancienne et modern." Paris: Denys Thierry, 1683. Presented in an cream colored mat. Text on verso shown in images. Mat Size: 11.5"H x 9.07"W Paper Size: 8.25"H x 5.44"W Image Size: 5.63"H x 3.75"W Alain Manesson Mallet (French, 1630-1706) was a 17th century cartographer and military engineer. He started his career as a musketeer in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He later served under Alfonso VI, King of Portugal...
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Ink, Paper, Gouache

49. White guava, Manduca sexta
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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37. Branching larkspur, Peaseblossom moth
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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20. Curious shells
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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"The Fern Gatherers" 18th Century Antique Mezzotint Engraving by John R. Smith
Located in Carmel, CA
"The Fern Gatherers" After a painting by George Morland. 1763-1804. - Mezzotint engraving by John Raphael Smith. 1752-1812. Print: 20.75" x 26" - With Frame: 28" x 33.5" Published:...
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Late 18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

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31. Keel-tail iguana, Holbrookia spec., Surinam ameiva, Gecko
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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"The Country Stable" 18th Century Antique Mezzotint Engraving by William Ward
Located in Carmel, CA
"The Country Stable" After a painting by George Morland. 1763-1804. - Mezzotint engraving by William Ward. 1766-1826. Print: 20.75" x 26" - With Frame: 28.5" x 34" Published: March...
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6. Crown Imperial, Yellow archangel, Prominent
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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23. Dendrites of ferrous hydroxide, ferric hydroxide, and manganese ore fissure
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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A Man of the Sandwich Islands, Dancing (Hawaii) from Captain Cooks travels engra
Located in Paonia, CO
A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing (Hawaii) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. John Webber (1752-1793) was the official artist for the third voyage of Captain James Cook (1728-1779). The purpose of this voyage was to discover the Northwest Passage and to explore the Pacific Ocean north of the Equator. These engravings were published in 1784-85 by G. Nichol and Thomas Cadell of London in the four large format atlas, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Captain Cook was an extraordinary explorer known for discovering and mapping unknown territory and for his many contributions to the scientific world. These original engravings from Webber’s drawings and paintings are only a glimpse into this great man’s historical contributions that make him one of the greatest explorers of all times. This image shows a Hawaiian dancer...
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28. Saltatoria Mantis
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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17. True tulip, Triton's trumpet, Hermit crab
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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The Inside of a Hippah in New Zealand from Captain Cooks Travels
Located in Paonia, CO
The Inside of a Hippah in New Zealand is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook John...
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32. Shorthorned grasshopper, Dung beetle, Water scavenger beetle, Longhorned bee
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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27. Metallic beetle, Lunar-headed dung-beetle, Capricorn beetle, Harlequin beet
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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45. Hairy cotton, Helicopis cupido
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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25. Spray of flowers, not clearly identifiable
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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29. Arctian, Castnia, Steirodon thoracicm
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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48. Hibiscus
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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35. Common hyacinth, Common tiger, moth
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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19. Spider conches
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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41. Rosa hemisphaerica, Dagger moth
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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14. Sponge crab, Calappid, Lophozozymus octodentatus
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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42. Martagon lily, Frog-hopper, Acronicta leporina, Looper, inchworm
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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22. Bangles, Minerals
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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A Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite (Tahiti) 1784 James Cook Final Voyage
Located in Paonia, CO
 A Human Sacrifice in a Morai in Otaheite (Tahiti)  1784 by John Webber is from the  First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain...
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40. Fennel flower, Iron Prominent
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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38. Musk-thistle, Syrphid-fly
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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21. Fingerstones, fossil blemnites, Axes of nephrite, flint & metal, Fossilized
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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16. Branching star
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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15. Horseshoe crab, king crab
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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An Inland View; in Atooi ( Hawaii ) 1784 Captain Cook engraving by John Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
An Inland View in Atooi ( Hawaii ) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. This engraving depicts ...
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A Dance in Otaheite (Tahiti) 1784 James Cook Final Voyage by John Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
A Dance in Otaheite ( Tahiti ) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. John Webber (1752-1793) who...
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Christ Church, Oxford 1675 hand-coloured engraving by David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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Clare College, Cambridge 1690 aerial view engraving by David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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Christ Church, Oxford 1675 engraving by David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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The Divinity School, University of Oxford David Loggan 1675 engraving
Located in London, GB
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Jesus College, Cambridge engraving by David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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Pembroke College, Oxford 1675 engraving by David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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