Jenness Cortez is a distinguished figure in the contemporary revival of classical realist painting. In her work, Cortez plays author, architect, visual journalist, art historian, curator and pundit to help open our eyes to what we might otherwise have overlooked or taken for granted. Each painting presents a specific theme, mixing straightforward cues and obscure illusions, complemented by references to other artists' lives and times. Each of her works touches upon important questions about the nature of painting and the significance of art objects and presents subtle shades of meaning that invite contemplation. Cortez has been exhibiting her work since 1975 and has had more than 40 solo shows throughout the United States. Her work is in numerous public and private collections, including those of President Ronald Reagan, President Bill Clinton, Governor George Pataki, Governor Hugh Carey, Queen Elizabeth II, the New York State Museum, Skidmore College and SUNY Empire State College.
Love Serve Remember
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Signed "Cortez" and dated 2025, lower left This painting is an homage to Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) and depicts his painting, “Saying Grace” which was painted for the cover of The ...
Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel
$56,000
Diva
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I’ve turned a decidedly nontraditional eye to the world of flowers––those forms which constitute one of the most traditional and ubiquitous subjects in the history of art. Combining...
Birch, Acrylic, Panel
One Field
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I’ve turned a decidedly nontraditional eye to the world of flowers––those forms which constitute one of the most traditional and ubiquitous subjects in the history of art. Combining...
Birch, Acrylic, Panel
Homer's Genius
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Signed "Cortez" lower left Homage to: Winslow Homer (1836-1910) “Breezing Up” collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. "Gloucester Harbor," 1873 watercolor and gouache on paper, Private Collection. “The Whittling Boy,” 1873 Terra Foundation for American Art, Daniel J. Terra Collection. Photograph of Homer Winslow...
Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel
On Sundae
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Signed "Cortez" lower left Homage to: Paul Klee (1879-1940) “Senecio” also known as “Head of a Man Going Senile” Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel
Mahogany, Acrylic, Panel
Nantucket Roses
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Arrangement of roses in front of a map of Nantucket
Mahogany, Acrylic
Nantucket Peonies
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Greenwich, CT
Still life of a vase full of peonies in front of a map of Nantucket.
Mahogany, Acrylic
Vintage Coral Cyclamen
By Barbara Gibson
Located in Soquel, CA
Acrylic painting on illustration board of three pink cyclamen flowers and heart-shaped leaves on a blue background by Barbara Gibson (American, 20th Century). Artwork is presented in...
Acrylic, Illustration Board, Pencil
$3,000
H 26.5 in W 24 in D 1.25 in
Evening Garden, Botanical Floral Painting, Sunflowers and Zinnias, 26.5 x 24 in
By Laura von Rosk
Located in New York, NY
Von Rosk paints from inside the plant mass, not above it. The viewpoint is low — knee-height maybe — and the zinnias and sunflowers crowd the frame until sky is almost an afterthough...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,180
H 12 in W 12 in
"Market Flowers V" Original Realist Floral Still-Life Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Market Flowers V" is a masterfully created realistic oil still-life. This painting measures at 12 x 12 inches, and is framed in a thin black frame ...
Oil, Panel
$3,000
H 20 in W 16 in
"Yellow Roses and Blue Pot" vintage oil painting in ornate gold leaf frame
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A cheerful and luminous still life painting of a bouquet of yellow roses, a blue pot, and red drapery, masterfully executed by A. D. Greer (American, (1904 - 1998), in oil on canva...
Gold Leaf
December Sun / acrylic painting
By Lynette Cook
Located in Burlingame, CA
Lynette Cook’s shadow-centric urban scenes — executed using exceptional concentration, patience, and skill — pay homage and provide clues to the individual lives of those who inhabit...
Acrylic
$650
H 10 in W 8 in
"Blue Grapes" (2022) by Daire Lynch, Original Oil Painting, Still Life
By Daire Lynch
Located in Denver, CO
"Blue Grapes" by Daire Lynch (Ireland based) is an original oil on birch panel depicting a lush cluster of grapes. Dáire Lynch is a Dublin born artist who currently resides in West...
Oil, Panel, Birch
$5,500
H 25 in W 31 in
Interior Mid 20th Century American Scene Modern WPA Still Life Realism
By Joseph Solman
Located in New York, NY
Joseph Solman 1930’s Oil on Masonite 19x25 inches image size 25x31 inches with frame overall good condition Signed mid lower left JS Private Collection New York Image depicts a WPA ...
Oil, Acrylic
$3,500
H 18 in W 24 in
"Covered Bridge" contemporary realist plein air painting of snow scene, Vermont
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Covered Bridge" is contemporary realist plein air painting of a snow scene in Vermont. The water is frozen over, and there are no people. A path leads from the bridge, away from the viewer, and continues off the canvas, letting us imagine... where does this path lead? A hint of fantasy to this realistic portrayal in Jeffersonville, Vermont. Medium: Oil on Aluminum Framed dimensions: 23.5 x 29.5 inches Artist Bio: Rachel Personett was born in Hawaii, but raised in Colorado. Being the daughter of a pilot she has always traveled extensively. She has studied part time at the Savannah College of Art and Design, The Angel Academy...
Metal
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Acrylic painting titled "1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 M22"
By Shan Fannin
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 M22" is an acrylic painting that depicts a closeup view of the grill of a baby blue 1972 Ponti...
Acrylic, Canvas
$1,180
H 12 in W 12 in
"Market Flowers III" Original Realist Floral Still-Life Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Market Flowers III" is a masterfully created realistic oil still-life. This painting measures at 12 x 12 inches, and is framed in a thin black fram...
Oil, Panel
$2,386
H 14 in W 17 in D 2 in
Americana Still Life Painting of American Diner Table Condiments & Sauces Art
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Americana Still Life Painting of American Diner Table Condiments & Sauces Art by Leading British Urban Painter, Angela Wakefield Art measures 12 ...
Gesso, Board, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Varnish, Paint
$500
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.5 in
Sunset Palms (Framed 12 x 12 inch oil painting on wood panel)
By Christine So
Located in Oakland, CA
A moody yet vibrant California sunset. Oil paintings on wood have a very different feel than on canvas. There is a smoothness from the layers of sanded white gesso underneath and the...
Birch, Paint, Acrylic, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite
Homage to Sargent, Acrylic Painting
By Jenness Cortez
Located in Denver, CO
Jenness Cortez's "Homage to Sargent" is an acrylic painting created in 2019 depicting a still life. About the artist: Born in Indiana, Jenness Cortez began her formal art studies at the age of sixteen under the guidance of noted Dutch painter, Antonius Raemaekers...
Acrylic