Classical Realism

An Introduction to Realism ✔ Realism Art Styles and Influences ✔ Notable Realism Artists and Their Artworks ✔ Further Reading ✔

Frants Henningsen (Copenhagen, June 22, 1850 - March 20, 1908) was a Danish painter, illustrator and professor. His paintings depict unfortunate occurrences in the lives of middle-class people living in Copenhagen during difficult times. [ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum - Oil on canvas, 189.3 x 100.8 cm]

The Unequal Marriage by Vasili Pukirev presents a story of a young bride marrying an older groom. Yet, this is not a fairytale.

The international upswing in traditional realist painting — what's now being called "classical realism" — has a new face in Vermont: that of Emilie Lee.

Art, Life, & Works. on Instagram: "@alexjvenezia Alex Venezia (American, 1993-) - “At Rest”, Oil on Canvas, 26x28in (2020) . . . . #artista #painting #artcontemporary #realistart #portraitpainting #classicalrealism #figurativepainting #oilpainting #artwork #artlife #fineart #realism #oilpaint #artmuseum #art_spotlight #instaart #artlover #artrealism #artcollector #dailyart #artlovers #artistsoninstagram #artlifeworks #contemporaryrealism #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryartist"

Figure 1. The Reluctant Bride, Augustus Toulmouche, 1866. The striking gaze of the bride tells the viewer she is weary of her marriage. In 19th century France, marriages were based on lineage, soci…

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British figurative painter and NYC-based Nigel Van Wieck has spent the past two decades gaining respect and recognition for his artworks that celebrate American realism in all its glory. With sma...

Julius Kronberg (1850 in Karlskrona 17 October 1921 in Stockholm) was a Swedish painter. Julius Kronberg received education at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm in the 1860s. A travel scholarship brought him to Paris via Dsseldorf and Copenhagen. He is associated with the Dsseldorf