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Four Years (Radio) (2020) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
artist City Kitty 18.25 x 12.25 x .75" Ink, acrylic and color pencil on MTA poster, framed. Artist's
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Four Years (Ecstasy) (2019) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Four Years of Frustration, Delays & Missed Appointments (Ecstasy)" (2019) by street artist City
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Four Years (Baby Yoda) (2022) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
known for his large-scale drawings of cats and humans with extraneous facial features, City Kitty has
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil, Acrylic, Ink

Four Years (Pirate Cat) (2019) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Four Years of Frustration, Delays & Missed Appointments (Pirate Cat)" (2019) by street artist City
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Four Years (One Earth) (2020) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
known for his large-scale drawings of cats and humans with extraneous facial features, City Kitty has
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Four Years (Bob Ross) (2019) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
his large-scale drawings of cats and humans with extraneous facial features, City Kitty has created an
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Four Years (Darth Vader) (2022) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
drawings of cats and humans with extraneous facial features, City Kitty has created an alternate urban
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Four Years (The Count) (2020) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Four Years of Frustration, Delays & Missed Appointments (The Count)" (2020) by street artist City
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Four Years (So Cool Cat) (2022) by street artist City Kitty, graffiti MTA poster
Located in Jersey City, NJ
known for his large-scale drawings of cats and humans with extraneous facial features, City Kitty has
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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Color Pencil, Acrylic, Paper

Damiano Ambrosioni, Red Chalk Drawing of a City, Giltwood, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small red chalk drawing of an Italian city view. Framed behind glass. Image size 9.5 x 10 cm
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Drawings

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Paper, Giltwood

Original Dan Ramirez Graphite Drawing "Celestial City #12"
By Dan Ramirez
Located in Chicago, IL
Original geometric abstract executed in graphite on arches paper titled, Celestial City #12, by
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Vintage 1980s American Drawings

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Ink Drawing - City Street
Located in Houston, TX
Vividly hued ink drawing of pedestrians navigating a quaint street lined with row houses by Irmgard
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1980s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Ink Drawing - City Street
Ink Drawing - City Street
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
View of the City of Vienna - Watercolor Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
View of the City of Vienna is an original modern artwork realized by Viennese Artist in 1900 ca
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Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

City view - Drawing by Daniel Pipard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
City view is an original artwork realized in the half of 20th century by Daniel Pipard (1914-1978
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Permanent Marker

Coloured City - Drawing, Pencil, Blue, Red, Paper
By Raluca Arnăutu
Located in Berlin, DE
Coloured city, 2014 acryl and colored fine liner on paper 19.68 H x 13.89 W in 50 H x 35.3 W
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2010s Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil

Big City Girl, Drawing, Pastels on Paper
By Bill Buchman
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemporary nude done with artists quality Charcoals/Pastels on Fabriano paper. :: Drawing
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Sketches of a City - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of a City is an original pencil and watercolor Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

The Seduce of City - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Seduce of City is an original watercolor drawing on creamy paper realized by Mino Maccari in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Collection of Drawings by Rich Jacobs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting collection of five (5) drawings by Richard (Rich) Jacobs, circa 2001-2005. A note
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Early 2000s American Modern Drawings

"City Lights" original pastel drawing by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
fascinating collection of drawings, watercolors and prints from the 1920's to the 1990's. Her style ranges
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Ciudad Maquina No.20 (Machine City No.20), Drawing, Pen & Ink on Watercolor Pape
By Abisay Puentes
Located in Yardley, PA
"Machine City" is a series of drawings that represents the imaginary city where I exist. It's the
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pen

Ciudad Maquina No.21 (Machine City No, 21), Drawing, Pen & Ink on Watercolor Pap
By Abisay Puentes
Located in Yardley, PA
"Machine City" is a series of drawings that represents the imaginary city where I exist. It's the
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pen

Figures in the City - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1962
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures in the City is a Pen and Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1962. Hand
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Drawing of a Boy / Butterflies
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. His succinct
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1950s Pop Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Paper

Flock, city, realist black and white charcoal skyscape drawing
By Dozier Bell
Located in New York, NY
Dozier Bell’s paintings and intimate, diminutive charcoal drawings (some of which measure as small
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2010s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Mylar

1930s Graphite Drawing, American Modern City Scene of Houses on a Hill, Colorado
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Graphite on paper drawing of houses on a hill by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968) circa 1935
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Dark Toned Modern Abstract Angular Landscape Drawing of a Small City or Village
Located in Houston, TX
Dark toned modern abstract pastel drawing by Texas-born artist Eugene Massin. The work features a
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

City of Jerusalem
By Judith Yellin Ginat
Located in Surfside, FL
Judith Yellin She has exhibited at: Ben-Uri Gallery, London Nora Gallery, Jerusalem Atelier 97, Tel-Aviv The Artists House, Jerusalem Katz Gallery, Tel-Aviv Ezry Gallery, Jerusalem...
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Signed Lithograph of a Cityscape, A New York City Building
Located in Sheffield, MA
A signed Vernon Howe Bailey Signed lithograph of a building under construction in New York City in
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Early 20th Century Drawings

Materials

Paper

"The Idealized City, " Depiction of Classicized, Homophile Paradise by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This idealized view of a Greek city of cliffside temples and columned walls climbing a craggy
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

City View - Original Drawing by Helen Vogt - Mid-20th Century
By Helen Vogt
Located in Roma, IT
City view is an original drawing realized by Helen Vogt in the Mid-20th Century. China ink drawing
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Ink

Set of Four Drawings of Study of Archaeological Piece Greek Vases 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
to be a city at 20 km from Pompeii, very famous for its archaeological wealth. The archaeologist here
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Greek Drawings

Materials

Paper

City of the Future・未来都市
Located in MADRID, ES
City of the Future・未来都市
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21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Gisbert Palmie Drawing, 1958
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting figurative colored chalks, charcoal drawing by Gisbert Palmie. A noted "anti
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Drawings

Materials

Crayon

Gisbert Palmie Drawing, 1958
Gisbert Palmie Drawing, 1958
H 29.75 in W 24.75 in D 1 in
"Radio City 1973 Art Deco Exposition", original Pencil drawing on Vellum
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
original 1973 drawing was used to create the poster for the Art Deco masterpiece in New York City, Radio
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Vellum, Pencil

Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956
By Robert Freiman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, expressive, black ink drawing by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1956. Robert J
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Drawings

Materials

Ink, Paper

Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956
Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956
H 23.5 in W 18 in D 0.001 in
Dark City - Original Charcoal Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
By Simon Goldberg
Located in Roma, IT
Dark City is an original drawing in carbon and pastel realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). With
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Drawing by Alexandre Ney
By Alexandre Ney
Located in Paris, FR
Very stylish drawing by famous artist Alexandre Ney (b.1939) "Forever Scholar" Ink, paint on
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1990s American Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

Drawing by Alexandre Ney
Drawing by Alexandre Ney
H 15.36 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in
The Angels Captured City - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Angels Captured City is an Original Drawing in watercolor and pencil on creamy-colored paper
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Carbon Pencil

Drawing by Alexandre Ney
By Alexandre Ney
Located in Paris, FR
work was noticed by the American artist Elaine de Kooning, who was visiting the city with some of her
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Early 2000s American Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

Drawing by Alexandre Ney
Drawing by Alexandre Ney
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Drawing by Alexandre Ney
By Alexandre Ney
Located in Paris, FR
work was noticed by the American artist Elaine de Kooning, who was visiting the city with some of her
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1990s American Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

Drawing by Alexandre Ney
Drawing by Alexandre Ney
H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
“Anatole in the Red City” Red & Green Abstract Drawing of a Reptile by a Plant
Located in Houston, TX
Red and green abstract drawing by Houston, TX artist Marguerite Baldwin. The drawing depicts a
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2010s Abstract Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen, Permanent Marker

Contemporary Charcoal on Paper Drawing of an NYC Streetscape, Tim Folzenlogen
Located in Morristown, NJ
Tim Folzenlogen (American, b. 1952), "Eastside", framed charcoal drawing of New York City buildings
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1990s American Modern Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

The Apartment Building /// Contemporary Drawing City Scene Scape Black and White
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
dated lower right Year: 2001 Medium: Original White Chalk Drawing over Screenprint on white wove paper
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Early 2000s Contemporary Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Screen

Thomas Gainsborough Framed Landscape Drawing
Located in New York, US
Our lovely drawing in grey wash and white chalk on laid paper by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Romantic Drawings

Materials

Paper

"Left Jab, " Rare, Vivid Drawing of Two Boxers by Littlefield, 1928
By William Littlefield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, issuing a set of prints and producing a series of vivid, arresting drawings. Each drawing shows his
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drawings

Green (men), Fashion models new york city 2021. Watercolor fashion drawing
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Green (men), by Manuel Santelices Ink pen and watercolor Image size: 11 in. H x 14 in. W One of a Kind Unframed 2021 The worlds of fashion, society, and pop culture are explored th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Pen, Watercolor, Ink

Radio City original 1973 Art Deco Exposition, original Pencil drawing on Vellum
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
original 1973 drawing was used to create the poster for the Art Deco masterpiece in New York City, Radio
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Vellum

The Big City, Halsey Chait, Abstract India Ink Drawing, Circle, Black, White
By Halsey Chait
Located in New York, NY
"The Big City" by Halsey Chait India Ink on 250 GSM Lenox 100 Cotton Rag Paper Halsey Chait's
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, India Ink, Rag Paper

Richard Hambleton Drawings 2016 (set of 3 works)
By Richard Hambleton
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Richard Hambleton Drawings 2016: Set of 3 unique, individual hand-signed drawings originally
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1980s Pop Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Jerry O'Day Nude Drawing #1
By Jerry O'Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mild, pensive drawing nude of a woman leaning against a wall. Jerry O'Day is also known as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Jerry O'Day Nude Drawing #1
Jerry O'Day Nude Drawing #1
H 21.88 in W 15.75 in D 0.88 in
Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Two-faced drawing. Studies of characters and harbor scene. With an inscription stating it is from
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Drawings

Materials

Paper

Halo drawing abstract
By Michael Davis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Halo, Drawing, study for a sculpture. ARTIST'S STATEMENT Michael Davis My sculptures and
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Halo drawing abstract
Halo drawing abstract
H 25 in W 75 in D 1.5 in
Laser Beams from Star Cities Felt Tip Pen Drawing on Canvas by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
"Laser Beams from Star Cities" Felt Tip Pen Drawing on Canvas by Contemporary British Artist. This
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Canvas, Ink, Felt Pen, Permanent Marker, Pen

Caspar Netscher Charcoal Portrait Drawing, circa 1670
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Charcoal and chalk portrait drawing on card by renowned Dutch painter Caspar Netscher (Heidelberg
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Drawings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Prada Bag Ladies, Fashion New York City 2021. Watercolor fashion drawing on pape
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Prada Bag Ladies by Manuel Santelices Ink pen, gouache, and watercolor Image size: 12 in. H x 9 in. W One of a Kind Unframed 2021 The worlds of fashion, society, and pop culture ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

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Watercolor, Ink, Gouache, Pen

City Life, Drawing, Ink on paper, Black, White by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Ashoke Mullick
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Ashoke Mullick - Untitled - 9.25 x 12.25 inches (unframed size) Ink on paper Inclusive of shipment in roll form. Style : Ashoke Mullick is considered one of the leading painters fro...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Paper, Ink

Ethel Magafan "Evening Moon" Pen and Ink Drawing
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Garnerville, NY
Ethel Magafan (1916-1993) pen and ink sketch drawing entitled "Evening Mood". Signed lower right
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Drawings

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Pencil Drawing, Gentleman with Hat
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful pencil drawing on paper, elegant gentleman with hat dressed in the manner of the early
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Drawings

Materials

Paper

Cheerful Attraction - Drawing - Mixed Media Graphic - from 1968
Located in Budapest, HU
, watercolor, and felt. The collection originates from Pécs, a city in southern Hungary. Several other artworks
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

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An assortment of drawings of cities is available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Modern, Contemporary or Street Art examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the drawings of cities that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, black and gold. Paul Chojnowski, Susan Hope Fogel, Claude Muncaster, David Barnett and HUBER JOHANN KASPAR took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paper, paint and watercolor.

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Drawings of cities can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,625, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
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    Picasso was so prolific that it's impossible to list all of the drawings that he drew. The Spanish artist produced thousands of drawings over the course of his life. Some of his most well-known line drawings depict animals. Examples include Dog, Penguin, Camel and Dove of Peace. Explore a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
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    During the course of his life, Giacometti drew many things. However, the human form was the most common subject for his drawings. The Swiss artist is particularly well known for his drawings depicting figures in various poses and positions, themes also used in his sculptures. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Alberto Giacometti art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
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    Yes, some Tell City furniture is valuable. During the 1990s, demand for chairs and other pieces produced by the Indiana-based American furniture maker soared, and many pieces continue to be highly sought by collectors. The value of Tell City pieces depends on their style, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can give an estimate of the value of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Tell City furniture.
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    Fitting a MacBook into a Balenciaga City Bag all depends on the size of the MacBook and the size of the bag. Users have reported that the large or original sized City Bag with a width of 15” will fit a 13” MacBook. The other City Bags are too small and any larger MacBook would be too big. Shop a collection of authentic Balenciaga purses, including the City Bag from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, drawing is a fine art.

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    Jim Dine drew tools for several reasons. He believes that tools connect humans with the past, and he is interested in capturing the history of humanity through the tools used by previous generations in his art. In addition, tools hold personal significance for Dine, whose family owned a hardware store in Cincinnati, Ohio. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jim Dine art.
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    Henry Moore drew sheep for a few reasons. The British artist thought sheep were peaceful and found watching them graze to be relaxing. He also liked how they stood out against the landscape due to their coloring, likening it to the way a statue draws the eye away from the rest of its surroundings. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Henry Moore art.
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    For his drawings, Alberto Giacometti typically used pencil and paper as his materials. Less frequently, he drew with ink pens and charcoal. Although he is best known for his sculptures, the Italian artist was a prolific sketcher. In 1963, he published a collection of his drawings in a book called 45 Drawings. Explore a range of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
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