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Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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
Daffodils, Screenprint by Lowell Nesbitt
Daffodils, Screenprint by Lowell Nesbitt

Daffodils, Screenprint by Lowell Nesbitt

By Lowell Nesbitt

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Lowell Blair Nesbitt, American (1933 - 1993) Title: Daffodils Year: 1980 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200 Image Size: 28 x 20 inches Size: 35 in....

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1980s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Red Fish on Blue Glitter, Contemporary Still Life, Green Color Field Background
Red Fish on Blue Glitter, Contemporary Still Life, Green Color Field Background

Red Fish on Blue Glitter, Contemporary Still Life, Green Color Field Background

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...

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2010s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée

December Boardwalk, Photorealist Screenprint by Saul Chase
December Boardwalk, Photorealist Screenprint by Saul Chase

December Boardwalk, Photorealist Screenprint by Saul Chase

By Saul Chase

Located in Long Island City, NY

This screenprint was created by New York-born artist Saul Chase (b. 1945). The beauty of Chase's work arises out of the inherent contradiction between his subject and the rendering. ...

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1980s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Battleship Texas, Photorealist Screenprint by Tom Blackwell
Battleship Texas, Photorealist Screenprint by Tom Blackwell

Battleship Texas, Photorealist Screenprint by Tom Blackwell

By Tom Blackwell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Tom Blackwell, American (1938 - 2020)
Title: Battleship Texas
Year: 1980
Medium: Screenprint on Somerset Paper, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 250...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Landscape with Ravine, Ian Hornak
Landscape with Ravine, Ian Hornak

Landscape with Ravine, Ian Hornak

By Ian Hornak

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Landscape with Ravine Year: 1968 Edition: 200, plus proofs Medium: Etching on vélin de Rives paper Size: 22 x 30 inches Condition: Good Inscrip...

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1960s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Shabbas Candles, Modern Portrait Lithograph by Sandu Liberman
Shabbas Candles, Modern Portrait Lithograph by Sandu Liberman

Shabbas Candles, Modern Portrait Lithograph by Sandu Liberman

By Sandu Liberman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Sandu Liberman, Romanian/Israeli (1923 - 1977) Title: Shabbas Candles (Green) Year: circa 1970 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 136/150 Image Size: ...

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1970s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

White Knight, Ron Kleemann
White Knight, Ron Kleemann

White Knight, Ron Kleemann

By Ron Kleemann

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Ron Kleemann (1937-2014) Title: White Knight Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen on Somerset paper Edition: 208/250, plus proofs Size: 22 x 30 inches Condition: Good Inscription: ...

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1980s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Olive Grove in Moonlight, Ian Hornak
Olive Grove in Moonlight, Ian Hornak

Olive Grove in Moonlight, Ian Hornak

By Ian Hornak

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Olive Grove in Moonlight Year: 1968 Edition: 200, plus proofs Medium: Etching on vélin de Rives paper Size: 22 x 30 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Notes: Published and printed by Ian Hornak, New York IAN HORNAK (January 9, 1944 – December 9, 2002) was an American draughtsman, painter and printmaker. Described by The New York Times as being, “right at the top of romantically descriptive painters today,” Hornak was one of the founding artists of the Hyperrealist and Photorealist fine art movements. Hornak's personal papers and effects entered into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Art in 2007. His artwork is owned by the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American Art; the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History; the Library of Congress; the Corcoran Gallery of Art; the Detroit Institute of Arts; the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art; the Allen Memorial Art Museum; the Austin Museum of Art; the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute; the Canton Museum of Art; the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College; the Detroit Historical Museum; the Flint Institute of Arts; the Forest Lawn Museum; Galleria Internazionale; The George Washington University Art Galleries; Guild Hall; the Children's Hospital Boston (Harvard Medical School affiliate); the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction; the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages; the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library; the National Hellenic Museum; the Ringling College of Art and Design; the Rockford Art Museum; the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University; the Florida State Capital; St. Mary's University, Texas; The Art Gallery at the University of Maryland; the University of Texas at San Antonio; the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College; the Washington County...

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1960s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Shatzi, Tom Blackwell
Shatzi, Tom Blackwell

Shatzi, Tom Blackwell

By Tom Blackwell

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Tom Blackwell (1938-2020) Title: Shatzi Year: 1978 Medium: Silkscreen on Masonite Edition: 24/100, plus proofs Size: 47.25 x 61 inches Condition:...

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1970s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Celestial
Celestial

Celestial

By Sarah Duncan

Located in Deddington, GB

Celestial by Sarah Duncan [2021] limited_edition Screen print on paper Edition number 20 Image size: H:60 cm x W:60 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:70 cm x W:70 cm x D:0.2cm So...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Screen

Tiger 1, David Hunt, Animal Art, Realist Print, Affordable Artwork
Tiger 1, David Hunt, Animal Art, Realist Print, Affordable Artwork

Tiger 1, David Hunt, Animal Art, Realist Print, Affordable Artwork

By David Hunt

Located in Deddington, GB

David Hunt Tiger 1 Limited Edition Giclee Print Edition 10 Framed Size: H 84cm x W 84cm x D 3.5cm Sold Framed Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a piece ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Giclée

Rolling Stock for Armyn by Robert Cottingham

Rolling Stock for Armyn by Robert Cottingham

By Robert Cottingham

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Robert Cottingham, American (1935 - ) Title: Rolling Stock Series: For Armyn Year: 1992 Medium: Aquatint Etching, signed, numbered and titled in pencil Edition: 43/60 Im...

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1990s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Aquatint

"Flamin’ Chevrolet Bel Air" Limited Edition Giclée Print

"Flamin’ Chevrolet Bel Air" Limited Edition Giclée Print

By Shan Fannin

Located in Denver, CO

Shan Fannin's (US based) "Flamin’ Chevrolet Bel Air" is an limited edition giclée print that depicts a Chevrolet Bel Air. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fannin bring...

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2010s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Giclée

Original Austria Photographic Travel Poster Vienna Musee des Beaux Arts

Original Austria Photographic Travel Poster Vienna Musee des Beaux Arts

By Albert Herndl

Located in London, GB

To see our other original vintage travel posters, many of which are from Austria, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us...

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1950s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Bath, vintage 1950s travel poster by Herbert Lambert
Bath, vintage 1950s travel poster by Herbert Lambert

Bath, vintage 1950s travel poster by Herbert Lambert

By Herbert Lambert

Located in London, GB

Herbert Lambert (1882-1936) Bath, Roman Baths & Abbey 76 x 51 cm Lithograph Published by the Travel Association of Great Britain and N.Ireland this beautiful photographic image en...

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1950s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Architecture Parlante
Architecture Parlante

Architecture Parlante

By Peter Paul 3

Located in Kansas City, MO

Peter Paul "Architecture Parlante" From Portfolio "Portrait #14 - Peter Paul" with Karin Szekessy Year: 1973 Medium: Color Lithograph on Arches Edition: 80 Size: 25.59 x 19.88 in. Pu...

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1970s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Bypass, Photorealist Screenprint by Tom Blackwell
Bypass, Photorealist Screenprint by Tom Blackwell

Bypass, Photorealist Screenprint by Tom Blackwell

By Tom Blackwell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Tom Blackwell, American (1938 - 2020) - Bypass, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Screenprint on Somerset, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: AP 19/30, Image Size: 16.75 x 24.75 inc...

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1980s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Elvis II, Photorealist Poster by David Parrish
Elvis II, Photorealist Poster by David Parrish

Elvis II, Photorealist Poster by David Parrish

By David Parrish

Located in Long Island City, NY

David Parrish, American (1939 - 2021) - Elvis II, Year: 1997, Medium: Poster, Image Size: 17.5 x 26 inches, Size: 23.5 x 31.5 in. (59.69 x 80.01 cm), Publisher: Verkerke Galler...

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1990s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Lithograph, Mid-20th Century Art
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Lithograph, Mid-20th Century Art

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Lithograph, Mid-20th Century Art

Located in Chesterfield, MI

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing by Harold Cleword, Poster Art 28 x 22 Stunning for an office, bedroom, rec room or garage!

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Mid-20th Century Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Audrey Flack On Painting (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack)
Audrey Flack On Painting (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Audrey Flack)

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 Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Vista Mar Inn
Vista Mar Inn

Vista Mar Inn

By John Baeder

Located in Hollywood, FL

rtist: John Baeder Title: Vista Mar Inn Medium: Screenprint Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the edition of 250 Measurements: 22" x 30" Note: This piece is sold UNFRAMED Condi...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

FRANCE Chamonix Vallée Blanche French skiing poster  Télépheriques de l'Aiguille

FRANCE Chamonix Vallée Blanche French skiing poster Télépheriques de l'Aiguille

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 send us a message if you cannot find the poster you want. Télépheriques de l'Aiguille du Midi et de la Vallée Blanche...

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1960s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Hunter, Mid-Century Photo Realist Drypoint Etching Portrait, Limited Edition
The Hunter, Mid-Century Photo Realist Drypoint Etching Portrait, Limited Edition

The Hunter, Mid-Century Photo Realist Drypoint Etching Portrait, Limited Edition

By Gilbert Schoenbrod

Located in Soquel, CA

An incredible photo-realist drypoint etching of a Native American man by Gilbert Adam Shoenbrod (American, 1903-1996), 1937. Titled "The Hunter", this hyper detailed portrait depicts...

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1930s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Drypoint

Santa Fe

Santa Fe

By Robert Cottingham

Located in New York, NY

An iconic American image by Robert Cottingham, Santa Fe was created by the artist in 1988 as an original color woodcut on rice paper. The artwork is hand-signed, titled, dated and nu...

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20th Century Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Rice Paper, Woodcut

House With Trailer
House With Trailer

House With Trailer

By John Baeder

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: John Baeder Title: House With Trailer Medium: Screenprint Signed: Hand Signed Year: 1979 Edition: Edition of 200 Measurements: 22" x 30" Frame: This piece is sold UNFRA...

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1970s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Yankee Clipper
Yankee Clipper

Yankee Clipper

By John Baeder

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: John Baeder Title: Yankee Clipper Medium: Screenprint Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the edition of 250 Measurements: 22" x 30" Note: Th...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Lisi's Pittsfield Diner
Lisi's Pittsfield Diner

Lisi's Pittsfield Diner

By John Baeder

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: John Baeder Title: Lisi's Pittsfield Diner Medium: Screenprint Signed: Hand Signed Year: 1980 Edition: Edition of 250 Measurements: 22" x 30" Frame: This piece is sold ...

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1980s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Hi, Hand Signed Screen Print, Photorealist Style, Edition of 100, 2009, Framed
Hi, Hand Signed Screen Print, Photorealist Style, Edition of 100, 2009, Framed

Hi, Hand Signed Screen Print, Photorealist Style, Edition of 100, 2009, Framed

By Robert Cottingham

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print in colors on wove paper with full margins from the American Signs portfolio. Hand signed and dated by Robert Cottingham lower left. Hand numbered 66/100 and titled lowe...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Screen

Fox, Hand Signed Screen Print, Photorealist Style, Edition of 100, 2009, Framed
Fox, Hand Signed Screen Print, Photorealist Style, Edition of 100, 2009, Framed

Fox, Hand Signed Screen Print, Photorealist Style, Edition of 100, 2009, Framed

By Robert Cottingham

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print in colors on wove paper with full margins from the American Signs portfolio. Hand signed and dated by Robert Cottingham lower left. Hand numbered 66/100 and titled lowe...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Screen

20th century lithograph figurative print child subject doll realistic signed
20th century lithograph figurative print child subject doll realistic signed

20th century lithograph figurative print child subject doll realistic signed

By James Ormsbee Chapin

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Little Girl With Doll" is an original lithograph by James Ormsbee Chapin. The artist signed the piece in pencil lower right. It depicts a small girl holding a doll. 12" x 7" image...

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1940s Photorealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Photorealist prints and multiples for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist 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, red, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Robert Cottingham, Lowell Nesbitt, Doug Bloodworth, and Shan Fannin. Frequently made by artists working with Screen Print, 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 Photorealist prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 0.79 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 $60 and tops out at $33,695, while the average work sells for $850.