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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
Snowy season
Snowy season

Snowy season

By Juan Álvarez Cebrián

Located in CAMPO REAL, ES

This artwork captures the stillness and serenity at a train station after a snowfall, presenting itself as a window to a world of winter beauty. The artist transports us to a place w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil

triptych “Doctor” (from "PWF" series)
triptych “Doctor” (from "PWF" series)

triptych “Doctor” (from "PWF" series)

By Kateryna Kostyk

Located in Zofingen, AG

The triptych “Doctor” includes three drawings: “Doctor I,” “Doctor II,” and “Doctor III.” The triptych “Doctor” is from the “Portraits Without Faces” series. The size of each artwo...

Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Greta Garbo - Black and White Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1930
Greta Garbo - Black and White Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1930

Greta Garbo - Black and White Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1930

By Clarence Sinclair Bull

Located in Soquel, CA

Greta Garbo - Black and White Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1930 1930 Black and white portrait photograph of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979). Greta Garbo poses in a top hat and collard shirt while gazing away from the camera. Printed by the artist circa 1970's. A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, pencilled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...

Category

1930s Photorealist Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Barrie Wentzell

John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

John Lennon & Yoko Ono taken outside the white room of their home in Tittenhurst, Ascot, UK in 1971. Barrie Wentzell recalls, "I visited John and Yoko one afternoon accompanying a f...

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys

By Jake Chessum

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of the Beastie Boys by Jake Chessum. Jake recalls ” This was from April 1994. I flew from London to shoot at Mike D’s ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

C Print

Peonies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Peonies, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Peonies, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Elena Podmarkova

Located in Yardley, PA

Peonies, 2023 year :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...

Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil

Led Zeppelin 1973 by Barrie Wentzell

Led Zeppelin 1973 by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of Led Zeppelin live by Barrie Wentzell, taken in 1973. This print is available in the following sizes. 16" x 20" - Edition 50 20" x 24" - Edition 50 3...

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Lotus MK 9
Lotus MK 9

Lotus MK 9

By Richard Stacks

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Photograph titled "Lotus MK 9" c.1960, is a gelatin silver print by noted photographer Richard Stacks, 1930-2015. It has the stamp of the Baltimore Sunpapers and the name of the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Jimi Hendrix Contact Sheet Print

Jimi Hendrix Contact Sheet Print

By Ed Caraeff

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition contact sheet print by Ed Caraeff of Jimi Hendrix, drummer John “Mitch” Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding before a performance at the Hollywood Bowl, Californi...

Category

1960s Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

"The Artist's Studio" Oil Painting

"The Artist's Studio" Oil Painting

By Diego Glazer

Located in Denver, CO

Diego Glazer's "The Artist's Studio" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the interior of an artist's studio with paintings, an easel, and paint. About the Artist: Fo...

Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Jimi Hendrix live 1968

Jimi Hendrix live 1968

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Jimi Hendrix taken by Barrie Wentzell, live at the Woburn Music Festival, Woburn UK, 6th July 1968. The July 1968 Woburn festival was ...

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Willie Nelson running a marathon, Austin TX 1977

Willie Nelson running a marathon, Austin TX 1977

By Scott Newton

Located in Austin, TX

Willie Nelson, taken in 1977 during a running race in Austin Texas. Taken by photographer, Scott Newton Scott Newton recalls, "Willie Running Race (For Stehlin Foundation Cancer Benefit-Run For Your Life) outside the Austin Opry House entrance on Academy Drive, Austin TX...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Kate Bush

Kate Bush

By Gered Mankowitz

Located in Austin, TX

Absolutely stunning portrait of singer Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge r...

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

C Print

Wrapped Christmas Goat

Wrapped Christmas Goat

By Yrjö Edelmann

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Unframed. Edition of 375 ex. Free shipment worldwide. Reality or fantasy? What is the difference between fantasy and fact, between night and day, between torment and transports of d...

Category

Early 2000s Photorealist Art

Materials

Giclée

Billy Bengston (Portrait of the Pop Artist)
Billy Bengston (Portrait of the Pop Artist)

Billy Bengston (Portrait of the Pop Artist)

By Theo Wujcik

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Theo Wujcik (1936-2014): Billy Al Bengston, 1970. Etching in black on wove paper. Unsigned. 9 x 8 in. (sheet), 10 x 9 in. (frame). Custom welded brass frame with resolved corners a...

Category

1970s Photorealist Art

Materials

Etching

Ed Moses (Portrait of the Artist)
Ed Moses (Portrait of the Artist)

Ed Moses (Portrait of the Artist)

By Theo Wujcik

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Theo Wujcik (1936-2014): Ed Moses, 1970. Etching in black on wove paper. Unsigned. 9 x 8 in. (sheet), 10 x 9 in. (frame). Custom welded brass frame with resolved corners and natura...

Category

1970s Photorealist Art

Materials

Etching

The Ramones Jeans and Keds

The Ramones Jeans and Keds

By Norman Seeff

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition fine art print of The Ramones, taken in Los Angeles by celebrated photographer and filmmaker, Norman Seeff in 1977. The Ramones we...

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Fratello e Sorella - Thailand 1961 - Full Framed Black & White Fine Art Print
Fratello e Sorella - Thailand 1961 - Full Framed Black & White Fine Art Print

Fratello e Sorella - Thailand 1961 - Full Framed Black & White Fine Art Print

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This is a Minimalist framing & presentation of the artwork : The Fine Art print on Baryta paper is mounted on a 2mm dib...

Category

1950s Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Henry Miller And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge - 1954 Original Photograph
Henry Miller And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge - 1954 Original Photograph

Henry Miller And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge - 1954 Original Photograph

Located in Soquel, CA

"Henry And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge" - 1954 Original Photograph 1954 original black and white silver gelatin photograph of Henry and Eve Miller at their house on Partington Ridge in Big Sur, California by California photographer Jim Healy (American, 20th C.). Eve Miller sits behind a desk while Henry Miller leans against a bookshelf in their home office in Big Sur. Eve holds a cigarette in her hand, with Henry next to her, leaning his elbow against the bookshelf. Titled, stamped and dated on verso. "Henry and Eve Miller on Partington Ridge 1954 photo by Jim Healy" Stamped "Henry Miller Memorial Library, Big Sur California" Presented in a white mat. Mat: 20"H x 16"W Photo: 14"H x 11"W Image: 13 1/8"H x 10 5/8"W Henry Miller was born December 26, 1891 in New York, New York. In 1920 Miller began working for Western Union Telegraph service where his interest in writing began. He soon left for Europe in 1928 where he resided in Paris in 1930. He continued full time with his long and lucrative career as a writer of more than 36 creative and analytical works. Miller's entrance into the writer's circle began with Tropic of Cancer, which still proves to be Miller's most famous work. Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn chronicle Miller's lives and loves as an expatriate in Paris. They were both originally published in France by Jack Kahane at Obelisk Press in the mid-thirties. Soon after the publishing of Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, Miller's other works to date were published in the United States. During this time it was said that "Miller became a legendary character, a kind of folk hero, the Paul Bunyan of literature, larger than life as exile, bohemian, and rebel, the great champion of freedom of expression and other lost causes...

Category

1950s Photorealist Art

Materials

Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

MAN RAY (1890-1976), MRS ROWELL, 1930 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION

MAN RAY (1890-1976), MRS ROWELL, 1930 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION

By Man Ray

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: MRS ROWELL Date Of Negative: 1930 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1st Ed...

Category

1920s Photorealist Art

Materials

Photogravure

Black Paint Splatters - Large Scale Textural Photograph
Black Paint Splatters - Large Scale Textural Photograph

Black Paint Splatters - Large Scale Textural Photograph

By Bill Clark

Located in Soquel, CA

White Paint Splatters - Large Scale Textural Photograph Detailed macro photo by Bill Clark (American, 20th Century). Clark has taken a photograph of white painted concrete with a sp...

Category

1990s Photorealist Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Norman Rockwell 'Ye Pipe And Bowl' 1983, signed & numbered lithograph
Norman Rockwell 'Ye Pipe And Bowl' 1983, signed & numbered lithograph

Norman Rockwell 'Ye Pipe And Bowl' 1983, signed & numbered lithograph

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

"Ye Pipe and Bowl" by Norman Rockwell Media: Lithograph on Paper Image Dimensions: 27" x 21" Year Produced: 1983 Edition Size: 200 Numbered (1-200), 60 Artist proof Edition Number: A/P (Artist Proof) Signed and Numbered in pencil by the artist Condition: In excellent Norman Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator known for his iconic depictions of American culture created for The Saturday Evening Post. With a range of favorite subjects that included nuclear families, mischievous children, and small-town life, his work has achieved an iconic status: the 1943 painting of a Thanksgiving dinner, Freedom from Want, has been reproduced and parodied countless times in contemporary culture. As an artist, Rockwell has had a lasting effect on US society beyond any singular work, with his paintings seen as indelible images that went on to inspire American directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and particularly Robert Zemeckis, whose 1994 film Forrest Gump recreates several of Rockwell’s paintings as scenes throughout the film. Though he enjoyed success throughout his career, Rockwell’s idyllic and sentimental outlook on American society was not necessarily embraced by art critics, though his later politically activist work garnered praise for its tackling of controversial subjects. Born on February 3, 1894 in New York, NY, he went on to study at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. Rockwell notably had a longstanding relationship with the Boy Scouts of America...

Category

1970s Photorealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

The water carrier - Thailand 1959 - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
The water carrier - Thailand 1959 - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

The water carrier - Thailand 1959 - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print

By Fabrizio La Torre

Located in Brussels, BE

Artwork # 1 of 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition The water carrier - Thailand This photo was made in 1959, printed later, the negative was digitized during the artist...

Category

1950s Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Bowie "He'd Blow Our Minds" by Sukita

David Bowie "He'd Blow Our Minds" by Sukita

By Masayoshi Sukita

Located in Austin, TX

16" x 20", signed limited edition print of David Bowie, titled "He'd Blow Our Minds" by Masayoshi Sukita. This print is also available as a 30x40" signed limited edition print. “...

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

C Print

Willie Nelson playing chess

Willie Nelson playing chess

By Scott Newton

Located in Austin, TX

Willie Nelson, taken at Willie's WHQ, Luck TX 2001 by Austin based photographer Scott Newton Signed limited edition print, printed on heavyweight cotton ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Beatles Dolls 1966 contact sheet print by Robert Whitaker

The Beatles Dolls 1966 contact sheet print by Robert Whitaker

By Robert Whitaker

Located in Austin, TX

The Beatles "Dolls" contact sheet by Robert Whitaker from the photo session that ended up giving the band the controversial cover for the 1966 release "Yesterday and Today". On March 25, 1966, The Beatles visited 1 The Vale, Chelsea, London, a top-floor studio leased by Oluf Nilssen and frequently used by renowned photographer Robert Whitaker. Before the photo session with Robert Whitaker, The Beatles posed for a more conventional session at the studio with Nigel Dickson of The Beatles Book...

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

C Print

Fruit Splash - original realism still life painting - contemporary artwork
Fruit Splash - original realism still life painting - contemporary artwork

Fruit Splash - original realism still life painting - contemporary artwork

By Heinz Schönhammer

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

CHILDREN AND CHRISTMAS - Black and white photograph on baryta paper
CHILDREN AND CHRISTMAS - Black and white photograph on baryta paper

CHILDREN AND CHRISTMAS - Black and white photograph on baryta paper

Located in Napoli, IT

Rare old black and white photograph on sepia paper, depicts three children watching Santa Claus from the window.

Category

1970s Photorealist Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Hello, My Name Is: Shrimp" miniature pictograph oil painting on paper, clever
"Hello, My Name Is: Shrimp" miniature pictograph oil painting on paper, clever

"Hello, My Name Is: Shrimp" miniature pictograph oil painting on paper, clever

By Anthony Mastromatteo

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This painting on paper can be wearable art, or mounted in a frame. Inquire for our further suggestions on framing. Painting dimensions: 2.5 x 3.5 inches Dimensions in the plastic holder: 4 x 5.5 inches Anthony Mastromatteo re-introduced himself to the Grenning Gallery with his 2023 exhibition "Hello, My Name Is: Anthony Mastromatteo." The works included in the show were incredibly intricate trompe l'oeil oil paintings ranging in size from 7 x 5 inches to 48 x 36 inches. In supplement to the exhibition, Mastromatteo painted 10 pictographs on the recognizable "Hello My Name Is" nametags and put them in plastic sleeves one would clip on their person for any kind of large function. There is always a bit of tongue and...

Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Plastic, Paper, Found Objects, Oil

Acrylic Painting in Hyperrealism "Just Bananas..." by Nataliya Bagatskaya, 2020
Acrylic Painting in Hyperrealism "Just Bananas..." by Nataliya Bagatskaya, 2020

Acrylic Painting in Hyperrealism "Just Bananas..." by Nataliya Bagatskaya, 2020

By Nataliya Bagatskaya

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting shows a few large green-yellow bananas lying on a white surface. The weight of the fruit is emphasized by the lightness of the white color in the background. The black b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Varnish

"California" (2025) Oil Cityscape Painting on Canvas
"California" (2025) Oil Cityscape Painting on Canvas

"California" (2025) Oil Cityscape Painting on Canvas

Located in Denver, CO

"California" by Greg Gandy is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas that measures 33.5 x 49.5 inches framed and is ready to hang. Greg Gandy is a realist painter from central...

Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Catching the Light-original modern realism waterscape painting -contemporary art
Catching the Light-original modern realism waterscape painting -contemporary art

Catching the Light-original modern realism waterscape painting -contemporary art

By Alina Huberenko

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Celestial Dinner" (2024) Oil Still-Life Painting on Panel
"Celestial Dinner" (2024) Oil Still-Life Painting on Panel

"Celestial Dinner" (2024) Oil Still-Life Painting on Panel

Located in Denver, CO

"Celestial Dinner" by Francisco Collado is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that measures 30.5 x 43.5 inches in its decorative frame and is ready to hang. About the Artis...

Category

2010s Photorealist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Photorealist art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist art 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 art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Alex Sher, Gregory Block, Lowell Nesbitt, and Ian Hornak. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Photorealist art, so small editions measuring 0.79 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $11 and tops out at $585,000, while the average work sells for $2,404.