Realism means exactly what it implies. It is the idea to capture real life, without any artificial scenes, characters, or backgrounds added. This movement took place in the 19th century and began in France as a result of the 1848 revolutions.  "Art for Thought: Defining Realism." Artist Daily. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. Esaak, Shelley. "Realism - Art History 101 Basics." Realism. Art History 101, n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

Probably the most famous of Realist art is seen here. "Christina's World" by Andrew Wyeth depicts Christina, who is paralyzed supposedly looking on at the house as all she has knows. Cite: "What Is Magic Realism." What Is Magic Realism. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

A work by Gustave Courbet, this is "Wheat Shifters." This painting stresses the realist era focus on peasant life without adding any artificial elements. Cite: Esaak, Shelley. "Realism - Art History 101 Basics." Realism. Art History 101, n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

This is "Waiting for the Ferry" by Daniel Knight. Here we see an immense focus on everything being as close to reality as painting can bring. The shadows, the characters, and the environment are all very realistic. Cite: "The Heckscher Museum of Art Presents Mirrored Images: Realism in the 19th and 20th Centuries On View December 8 through March 24, 2013."ArtfixDaily. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

This is "Aerial Waltz in Fiery Splendor" by Camille Engel. Here in this painting is a pretty sunflower. Looks real doesn't it. Well this is realism. Cite: "Camille Engel | Flower & Foliage Paintings." Camille Engel | Flower & Foliage Paintings. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

This is "The Desperate Man" by Gustave Courbet. This painting shows his fascination with human faces and capturing every single detail that went with them. Cite: "Art for Thought: Defining Realism." Artist Daily. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

This is "Ducks." In this painting there are many ducks that are close together. Someone took a ton of time to paint all these ducks onto a canvas. Cite: "Realism Art Paintings (Good Galleries)." Realism Art Paintings (Good Galleries). N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

This is "The Gross Clinic" by Thomas Eakins. Once again, as in most realist works, we can see how much focus is put on each individual human in the painting. Cite: "Realism in Art (19th & 20th Century)." Realism Art Movement: History, Characteristics of Naturalism. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

Painted in 2009, showing how Realism still exists, Abby Carmen from Arkansas paints a beautiful perception of a flower. Cite: "Realism Art by Abby Carman." , Artist,. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

This is "The Entrance to Mystery" by Hideki Tojou. Look how real it is, it's almost like it's a photograph with a ton of editing. Cite: "Realism Art Paintings (Good Galleries)." Realism Art Paintings (Good Galleries). N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.

This is an odd painting by Manfred Firgens of a dead chicken and some vegetables and stuff. Very realistic indeed. Cite: "Manfred W. Juergens – Fine Art – Contemporary Fine Arts." Manfred W. Juergens – Fine Art – Contemporary Fine Arts. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.