Eric Fischl
1948 · American · 17 artworks
Contemporary RealismFigurative ArtPsychological RealismNarrative CompositionFigurative PaintingSuburban ImageryAmbiguous Storytelling
artist bio
Eric Fischl is an American contemporary painter and sculptor known for his psychologically charged and often unsettling depictions of suburban life. His work explores themes of sexuality, alienation, and the hidden tensions within the American family.
what you'll learn
Studying Fischl's work allows students to explore narrative painting, psychological realism, and the use of composition to convey complex emotional states. Students can also learn about contemporary approaches to figurative art and the challenges of representing modern life.
17 artworks
Sleepwalker
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The Bed, the Chair, Dancing, Watching
2000
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Krefeld Project Living Room Scene 4
2002
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So She Moved into the Light
1997
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By the River
1989
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Fred
1998
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On the Stairs of the Temple
1989
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Bad Boy
1981
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Master Bedroom
1983
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The Offspring of a Murderous Love
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Barbecue
1982
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Four Generations of Dickie Men
2008
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The Clemente Family
2005
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Once Where We Looked to put Down
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Daddy's Girl
1984
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The Empress of Sorrow
1992
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The Bed, the Chair, the Sitter
1999
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