1880s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

French school circa 1880 Portrait of a boy holding a book graphite and white gouache on paper 39.5 x 32 cm oval view in good condition, slightly yellowed with age In its original ova...

Figurative landscape of four infantrymen in formation with their long arquebus guns by Adolphe Ancker (Dutch, 19th Century), after Marchetti. Signed and dated "Adolph Ancker 1888" lo...

Henri Harpignies (1819-1916) A Landscape in winter, 1888 Signed and dated "88" lower left Watercolor on paper 19 x 27 cm Framed : 33.5 x 43 cm In good and fresh condition, slighlt...

Framed dimensions 18.5 x 17.5 inches One of two original drawings of seraphim created for the British firm of stained-glass designers Shrigley and Hunt. The drawings are by the cele...

Framed dimensions 18.5 x 17.5 inches One of two original drawings of seraphim created for the British firm of stained-glass designers Shrigley and Hunt. The drawings are by the cele...

Lowell Nesbitt Untitled Rose, 1983 Graphite on Lanaquarelle Watercolor Paper Signed and dated on the front Framed Unique, poignant, exquisitely rendered graphite drawing on watercolor paper with deckled edges. This work is framed and ready to hang; frame bears Alan Brown Gallery (Hartsdale) label verso. It was acquired from the Estate of Noel Frackman, renowned art historian, scholar, writer, and professor with a lifelong passion for 20th Century Art - and a close personal friend of Lowell Nesbitt. She earned a M.A. from Sarah Lawrence College in English Literature and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Art History from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University. She was an art critic for the Patent Trader Newspaper and the Scarsdale Inquirer, contributing editor for Arts Magazine, author of numerous catalogs including ''John Storrs'', for the Whitney Museum of American Art. For 19 years she was a faculty member at Purchase College, State University of New York. Measurements: Framed: 13 inches by 13 inches x .5 Artwork: approx. 10.5 inches by 10.5 inches Lowell Nesbitt Biography: Lowell Blair Nesbitt, painter, printmaker, draughtsman, and sculptor, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on 4 October 1933. He studied at Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia and at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Nesbitt worked in abstraction until Robert Indiana suggested in the early 1960s that he explore realism in his paintings. As subjects for his work he favored studio interiors, articles of clothing, piles of shoes, his Rottweiler, the Neo-Classical facades of 19th century cast iron buildings, and Manhattan's bridges. He was also famous for his enormous paintings and prints of roses, lilies, irises, and other flowers. In 1980, the United States Post Office issued...

Alexandre Bida (1813-1895) A Young Woman in Profile Signed with the monogram lower right Pencil on grey-blue paper 17.7 x 11.5 cm Framed : 36.5 x 27 cm This drawing shows Bida's tec...

Frank Charles Peyraud (1858-1948) Coastal landscape, 1882 Charcoal and shading on paper Signed "C. Peyraud", dated "82" and dedicated "à l'ami Baradat" ? lower right 29.5 x 56 cm Slightly oiled A French-born artist born in Switzerland in 1858, Frank Charles Peyraud showed an early interest in drawing and painting. He grew up in a rural environment before studying architecture at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, encouraged by his father. In 1877, he entered the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1881, Frank Peyraud...

Charcoal on paper, signed by the artist (upper right), and RA visitor L. Alma Tadema, RA., and dated (lower left), 76cm x 57cm, (64cm x 88cm framed). Olivier studied at the Royal Academy Schools from 1881, where this extraordinary display of drafting took place. Olivier exhibited extensively, including the Royal Academy starting in 1883, and the Paris Salon. He exhibited at the Fine Art Society in the 1880s and at the Grafton Galleries in 1908. An official war artist in the Great War, his work is included in the collection of the Imperial War Museum. It is also contained in many regional art galleries. Drawings of the nude, called academic studies...

Hans Dvořák (19th century). Shady hollow way in a sunny forest. Watercolour and pen-and-ink drawing, 58.5 x 43 cm (visible size), 70 x 55.5 cm (frame), signed and dated "Hans Dvořák ...

Emil Faesch (1865 Basel - 1915 Basel). Sketch of a head. Charcoal on painting cardboard, 60 x 47.5 cm (folio size), signed and dated at lower right "E. Faesch. 1888.". Minor browning. - Carved in stone - About the artwork The life-size head has an immensely present presence. This effect is due to the fact that Faesch took his cue from academic classical...

Sketchbook Page with Figures and Anatomical Details in Pencil on Paper Drawings of a man at a desk and other figurative sections by an unknown artist (19th Century). On the left sid...

Hermann Prell (1854 Leipzig - 1922 Dresden-Loschwitz). Half-length portrait of a Pharisee, 1885. Sketch for the right-hand figure in the painting Judas Iscariot, 1886. Pencil drawing heightened with opaque white and black chalk on beige-grey wove paper (papier vélin), 34 x 27.8 cm (visible size), 52 x 45 cm (mount), signed, dated and inscribed "H. PRELL 1885 zu 'Judas'". Minor browning, collection stamp on the reverse. - In the shadow of betrayal - About the artwork This painting is the sketch for the head of the Pharisee offering the coins to Judas in one of Herrmann Prell's major works, the painting Betrayal of Judas, completed in 1886. The painting belongs to the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden and is illustrated in Adolf Rosenberg: Prell, Bielefeld and Leipzig 1901, p. 21 (Fig. 19). It is especially highlighted in Thieme-Becker (vol. 27, p. 376). Hermann Prell, Betrayal of Judas, 1886 The monumental head, which fills the picture and is distinguished by its ornamented robe, is almost a lost profile, which in the executed painting is justified by the Pharisee's turning towards Judas. Despite the fact that the sitter withdraws from the viewer by turning away, it was necessary to artistically elaborate the motivation for the purchase of one of Christ's disciples, which is why the drawing focuses on the expression of the face, while the 'accessories' are treated in a more summary manner. In characterising the face, Hermann Prell performs a balancing act: since the Pharisee, despite his destructive actions, is an actor in the history of salvation, the head must show a dignity appropriate to the event, but at the same time the physiognomy must also bear witness to the scheming attitude that led to the betrayal. To solve this dilemma, Prell draws on the traditional depictions of the heads of the apostles, shading the face to indicate the obdurate darkness of the spirit and moving the base of the nose slightly upwards while the mouth falls away, thus giving a physiognomic expression to the motivation of the action. The fatal drama of the betrayal is expressed in the monumentalisation of the head and in the thunderous white highlights that contrast with the darkness of the chalk. As a study, considered by the artist to be a work in itself, this drawing reveals the pictorial problems and brainstorming of monumental painting. About the artist In 1872 Prell, who was one of the most important exponents of monumental painting of his time, began studying painting with Theodor Grosse at the Dresden Academy of Art and continued with Carl Gussow at the Berlin Academy in 1876. Hans von Marées taught him in Rome in 1878. More influential on his work, however, were Arnold Böcklin and Max Klinger, with whom Prell had been friends since his student days and with whom he worked together on several occasions. Prell's first major work, which established his reputation as a monumental painter, were the frescoes in the banqueting hall of the Architektenhaus in Berlin in 1881/82, commissioned by the state and depicting the different periods of architecture. Prell then went to Italy for two years to study fresco painting. Other major commissions followed. These included monumental frescoes in the town halls of Worms (1884), Hildesheim (1882-92), Gdansk (1895) and Dresden, the staircase of the Silesian Museum of Fine Arts in Breslau (1893/94), the throne room of the German Embassy in Rome (1896-99) and the staircase of the Albertinum in Dresden (1900-1904). From 1886 Prell taught at the academy of arts in Berlin and in 1892 he was appointed professor at the academy of arts in Dresden. His students included Osmar Schindler and Hans Unger...

'Temple Official', pencil and watercolour on paper by Robert Taylor Pritchett (1882). This is the artist's portrait of a financial official in a Cantonese temple in Guangzhou, China in the latter half of the 19th century. His garment is typical of that of a senior civil servant of the Chinese government. Clothes were designed to indicate rank and status, becoming so distinct that the wearer’s position could be ascertained at a glance. During his second career as an artist, Pritchett traveled widely in the Pacific region in the 1880s. This artwork has been professionally restored and cleaned to preserve it for decades to come and therefore in good overall condition. It has also been newly framed and glazed. The artist has written 'The Treasurer & Temple' and '5 Geni Temple, Canton Jan. 22 1882' on the lower left and right hands of the artwork. Upon request a video of the work may be provided. About the Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett (1823 - 1907), a gun maker and artist, was the son of Richard Ellis...

An important American watercolor painting study for a stained glass panel, by the celebrated American artist John La Farge (1835-1910), the painting titled an...

Original pen and India ink drawing on heavy card stock of French soldiers on horseback by the well known French military artist, Edouard Detaille. Signed lower left and dated 1882. ...

Beautiful orientalist original gouache by the well known French artist, Paul B. Pascal. Circa 1885. Signed lower right. Condition is excellent. The scene is of a Bedouin encampment at sunset. Newly professionally matted and framed in antique style frame. Under glass. Overall measurements are 11 by 13 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida estate. Paul B. Pascal (1839–1905) was a French landscape painter. He did landscape paintings of the Middle East and the Mediterranean coast with gouache. After he emigrated to the United States in 1893, he did paintings of the American wilderness...

Wonderful original orientalist gouache by the well known French artist, Paul B. Pascal. Signed lower right. Circa 1885. Condition is excellent. The scene depicts figures on camelback along the Nile with pyramids in the background. Newly professionally matted and framed in antique style frame. Under glass. Overall framed measurements are 11 by 13 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida estate. Paul B. Pascal (1839–1905) was a French landscape painter. He did landscape paintings of the Middle East and the Mediterranean coast with gouache. After he emigrated to the United States in 1893, he did paintings of the American wilderness...

This charming scene depicts a woman dreamily looking upon a resting musketeer who does not seem to recognise her presence. The artist show the man looking unto the distance, resting ...

MAXIMILIENNE GUYON "BEAUTY" PASTEL AND WATERCOLOR, SIGNED FRANCE, C.1895 18 X 10.5 INCHES FRAMED 27 X 19 INCHES Maximilienne Guyon was born in Paris...

Fanny Wimot Currey (Irish, 1848 - 1917) Via Crucis Via Lucis • Pencil on paper ca. 31 x 25 cm • Signed & dated lower right 1883 • The sheet measures ca. 31.2 x 23.2 cm • The image ...

L'Orestie d'Eschyle is a pencil Drawing realized by Georges Antoine Rochegrosse in 1889. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (Versailles, 1859- Albiar, ...

Portrait of Man is a Charcoal Drawing realized by Edouard-Jacques Dufeu. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Edouard-Jacques Dufeu ...

Artist: Jan Jacobus Matthijs Damschröder (Dutch, 1825-1905) Title: "The Butterfly" *Signed by Damschröder lower right Circa: 1880 Medium: Original Gouache/Watercolor Painting on paper Framing: Framed in a gold-leafed mat and Victorian gesso frame...

Henri-Louis Dupray (1841-1909) Studies of military horsemen, two signed drawings Pencil on paper The first one figuring a partial study of two horsemen : 10.8 x 16.5 cm, bears a mo...

Portrait of Young Boy is an original drawing in pen on paper realized by Edouard Dufeu in the 1880s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions and aged. The artwork is represente...

Pilgrim is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Edouard Dufeu in 1880s. Hand-signed on the lower. Included a white Passepartout: 37 x30 cm Good conditions and aged. ...

19th Century French Academy drawing of a classical maiden, signed Xavier Rendeley bottom right, numbered and dated 2nd April 1883. Presented in ...

Men of Church is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Edouard Dufeu in 1886. Hand-signed on the lower. Dated. Included a white Passeparto...

Bishop is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Edouard Dufeu in the 1880s. Hand-signed on the lower. Included a white Passepartout: 37 x...

View of the Temple of Vesta is an orginal modern artwork realized by Roberto Gigli (1846-1922). Mixed colored ink and watercolor on paper. The artwor...

Frame Sz: 15 1/2"H x 11 3/4"W Art Sz: 10"H x 6"W Raced as Mr. Abington Derby Winner

Still Life with Musical Instruments is an original design artwork realized by Giuseppe Romagnoli in 1888. Black and white pencil on Paper. Signed Lower right G. Romagnoli - 16 feb...

Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) Three studies of horses 16 x 10 cm Pen and ink on paper Signed lower left The third study on the lower right has been ...

Sketches for theatrical costumes is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colorated paper by realized an Anonymous Artist in 1880ca. In very good conditions. This artwork represents ...

Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) The Young Paperboy 16.5 x 20.5 cm Watercolor and brown ink on paper Signed lower right In good condition, the paper is slightly yellowed by time, some o...

Le Caveau is an original drawing realized by Gustave Jean Jacquet in 1880 (1846-1909). The little artwork is a pencil. China Ink, Biacca and watercolor. Good condition included a c...

French School 19th Century, Portrait of a dandy, watercolor on paper 19 x 13 cm Signed (?) with pencil lower right "L ... " illegible Framed : 29 x 23 cm

Arab Soldier is an original pen drawing realized by R. Legrand in 1880. Good conditions on a yellow thick cardboard. Hand-signed by the artist with a d...

Félix Ziem (1821-1911) Studies of landscapes and seascapes graphite on paper, 14 x 22 cm Stamp of the Ziem Estate bottom left Framed : 25 x 33 cm A rare exemple of mutiple studies ...

Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A trophy of arms 11.5 x 20 cm Pen and ink with heightenings of white gouache on paper Signed and dated 1885 lower right and annotated "Armée française...

Original watercolor with graphite tracings by the well known German artist, Peter Von Halm. Signed in pencil lower right. Condition is good. Several tiny foxing spots with small areas of mild wrinkles on the outer corners. Matted but not framed. He was the son of an innkeeper and brewer. Initially, he wanted to become an architect and, in pursuit of that goal, attended the Technische Universität Darmstadt. After 1875, he studied copper engraving with Johann Leonhard Raab and general art subjects with Ludwig von Löfftz, at the Munich Academy. From 1883 to 1885, he lived in Berlin at the invitation of his friend, Karl Stauffer-Bern, where he created graphic versions of the Old Masters for Wilhelm von Bode...

Draft Horse is an original modern artwork realized in the second half of the XIX Century by a French Artist. Original pencil drawing watermarked paper. Mint conditions. Draft Horse is an interesting drawing realized in the XIX Century in France; it depicts a genre scene, a draft horse with a small carriage...

Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A Carnival character and a Zouave 19.5 x 12.5 cm Pen and ink on paper Signed lower left with the initials (faded) In a modern framing : 35 x 28 cm T...

"Porcelain Lamp" is an original watercolor and ink drawing on ivory-colored paper realized in 1880ca. by Anonymous french Artist of 19th Century. In very good conditions. The artw...

Farmer is an original ink drawing signed "Villetti" and realized in 1880. Hand-signed by the artist on the left margin of the brown paper. The Drawin...

Le Bi à Villerville is a Modern Artwork realized by Albert Bernard (Paris, 1849 - 1934) in 1884 ca. Original Etching on paper. Titled and dated on pl...

"The Painter", 1880s, is an original pencil drawing glued on ivory paper realized by Charles Des Bordes (1863-1909) . In very good condition. Hand-signed on the lower left corner.

The Japanese is an original modern artwork realized in 1880s by a french artist. Original drawing realized wth black pencil and sanguine. On the lower right corner: Musèe du Louvre...

Figure of Women is an original modern artwork realized in France in the 1880s circa. Original Black Pencil Drawing on paper. Passepartout is included (total dimensions cm 39 x 30)...

The Secret Ladder is an original modern artwork realized in the Second half of the XIX Century by a French Artist. Original pencil drawing and colore pastels on ivory paper. Passep...

Firenze - Visita agli Uffizi is an original china ink drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by an unknown artist, whose signature is not readable, in 1880s. On the bottom right m...

Portrait is an original modern artwork realized in France in the 1880s by a French artist. Original pencil drawing and white lead on paper. The signature is present on the lower rig...

"Studies" 1880s is an original china ink drawing and white lead on brown-colorated paper by Anonymous Artist of 19th Century. In very good condition. Not signed.

Portrait is a drawing in pencil on paper realized in about 1880 by an Anonymous Artist of the 19th Century. Sheet dimentrion: 36.5 x 25 cm The state of preservation is very good e...

Man with Headdress is a modern artwork realized in the 19th Century. Original drawing in pencil on paper. The signature of the drawer is present on the mantle of the man. Some fox...

The Carillon is an original modern artwork realized in the 19th Century. Original colored china ink and watercolor on paper. Excellent conditions. The Carillon is a small format...

The Satyr is an original modern artwork realized between the end of the XIX and the beginning of the XX Century. Original drawing on paper. China ink on paper. The sheet is glued ...