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The Strokes
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of The Strokes by acclaimed British photographer, Andrew Cotterill
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Strokes, New York City
By Jake Chessum
Located in New York, NY
12x16” Limited Edition of 20 Signed by the photographer Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Strokes, Chelsea Hotel, NYC
By Jake Chessum
Located in New York, NY
12x16” Limited Edition of 20 Signed by the photographer Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Against the sea wind IV
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've mingled the strokes of impressionism with realism to capture not just a
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Reader. Abstract Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
indulgence. Owen is able to conjure waves of differing emptions with the strokes of her brushes and this
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Strokes
Located in PARIS, FR
George Merheb was born in 1960. He obtained a Master’s degree in Drawing and Painting from the Lebanese University of Beirut, Lebanon. Merheb completed a number of specialized course...
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Geometrical Game - Original Ink and Watercolor on Paper - 1950s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Century. Original watercolor on paper. The strokes of the pencil are visible too. Passepartout is
Category

1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Scribe - Original Ink and Watercolor on Paper - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
figure of a scribe. The work is very interesting for the use of the color and for the strokes that define
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

The Man With Turban - Drawing - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
through the dense black brushwork, the strokes are strong and rapid, and the value of the lines is created
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

The Man With Turban - Drawing - 1970s
The Man With Turban - Drawing - 1970s
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 0.08 in
The Forum - Original Charcoal Drawing by French Artist End of 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
representing several people wearing ancient dresses. The stroke is very fresh and there is a strong contrast
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Figure in the Mirror - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
, the pencil stroke is very fresh and rapid. The figure is simple, but well balanced. The strokes define
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Paper

Figure in the Mirror - Pencil Drawing Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
, the pencil stroke is very fresh and rapid. The figure is simple, but well balanced. The strokes define
Category

Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Grey Stroke Pose
By Kim Frohsin
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Grey Stroke Pose' is a figurative portrait by multi-disciplinary artist Kim Frohsin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Ink, Pigment

The Drinkers - Pencil and Blue Pastel Drawing - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
pencil. The stroke is delicate and elegant.
Category

1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Pastel

White Brush stroke
By Jacques Halbert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jacques Halbert, born in 1955 in Bourgueil, is a contemporary French artist. He attended the Brassart school then the École des Beaux-Arts in Bourges. In the 80s, he moved to the Un...
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

White Brush stroke
White Brush stroke
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 0.4 in
The Cave - Pencil and Pastel Drawing by M. Juan - Late 20th Century
By Maxime Juan
Located in Roma, IT
dynamic, the stroke is rapid and confident through colors. Overall, the artwork is valid, realized by an
Category

Late 20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Pastel

Restore
By Vera Arutyunyan
Located in Santa Monica, CA
strokes are brash and deeply emotive in impasto. Through these strokes, the artist's energy is palpable to
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Restore
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
The Roman Republic - Original Etching on Paper - 1840 ca
Located in Roma, IT
invaders run away. The stroke is extremely refined and delicate.
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The Church - Original Etching by Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni - 1980
By Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Roma, IT
. The stroke is very vigorous and the brown color is very warm and creates a balanced and harmonious
Category

1980s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Beyond Body, in Strokes
Located in Rockville, MD
Expressionism, Wong wields various free and fluent but forceful strokes and creative washing on canvas atop the
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media

The Universe of Each Moment 08 5329
By Chaco Terada
Located in Dallas, TX
make a stroke with the brush as an extension of my arm and hand done in one spontaneous movement. Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Universe of Each Moment 08 5694
By Chaco Terada
Located in Dallas, TX
make a stroke with the brush as an extension of my arm and hand done in one spontaneous movement. Not
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Universe of Each Moment 08 4831
By Chaco Terada
Located in Dallas, TX
make a stroke with the brush as an extension of my arm and hand done in one spontaneous movement. Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Universe of Each Moment 08 4998
By Chaco Terada
Located in Dallas, TX
calligraphy paper, I make a stroke with the brush as an extension of my arm and hand done in one spontaneous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Adoration of the Cross - Original Etching on Paper - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
religious scene. The work is realized with a very soft and delicate stroke. In the center of the composition
Category

18th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The Prelude, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Julia Swaby
Located in Yardley, PA
silent Lake, And, as I rose upon the stroke, my Boat Went heaving through the water, like a Swan; When
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Tiger - Original Lithograph by Emile Henri Laporte - 1860
By Emile Henri Laporte
Located in Roma, IT
depicts a tiger in the nature with an open mouth. The stroke is very delicate and elegant and the colors
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Reflections in the port, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Emilio Perez Romero
Located in Yardley, PA
strokes of color convey calm and stillness. The technique is based on a direct pictorial treatment "alla
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Shepherd - Drawing - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
expressively through the brownish tones by brushwork, the strokes are intense. The shepher and cows in the
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

The Spanish with Castanes - Drawing by A. Willette - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful in the strokes and in the movement, realized by an important artist, in the typical taste of Paris
Category

1890s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

WINTER SALE! Ice.Snow. 40X50 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
purity and silent strength of winter. The strokes convey the heavy calm of snow, while the contrasting
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Village - Original Pencil Drawing on Paper by M. Frouin
By Micheline Frouin 1
Located in Roma, IT
artist Micheline Frouin representing an urban landscape with a village and buildings. The stroke is rapid
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Night - Etching by Nicolas Pichon - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
fire with a man standing on a high rock announcing the fire,it is dynamic, the stroke is rapid and
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Whisper the Word watercolor on paper
By Michele Zuzalek
Located in Washington, DC
seamlessly, creating a harmonious and soothing palette. The strokes and washes in the painting give a sense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings a...

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Graphite

Double Marilyn - 20th Century - Alejo Vidal Quadras - Portrait - Contemporary
Located in Roma, IT
for the freshness and the strokes.
Category

1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Statue - 1980s - Emile Deschler - Watercolor - Modern
By Emile Deschler
Located in Roma, IT
and drawing again. His drawings are very interesting for the strokes and the realism of his figures
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude Girl - Original Original Drawing on Paper - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
a nude woman who is watching the observer. The stroke of the drawing defines the whole composition
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Woman Silhouette - Original Pencil Drawing - 1900s
Located in Roma, IT
depicting the figure of a woman seen from behind. The stroke of this drawing is very delicate and with only
Category

Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Reading Woman - Pencil Drawing - 1940s
By Paul Morin
Located in Roma, IT
stroke is very refined and define the whole composition with a delicate and elegant touch.
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Reading Woman - Pencil Drawing - 1940s
H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Bouquet - Original Lithograph 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Century. The stroke is very fresh and the composition is well-balanced. The flowers are realized with
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paris - Original Lithograph by Aldo Caron - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
represents the romantic scenery of lovers in Paris with the background of the Eiffel tower, the stroke is
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Dead Rat - Original Pencil Drawing on Paper by Leo Guida - 1971
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
conditions. Very beautiful artwork depicting a dead rat on the lower part. The strokes of the pencil are
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Paper

AncientRoman Scene - Original watercolor by Maurice Gueroult - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
excellent. The drawing of the Roman fest is dynamic, the stroke is rapid and confident. The artwork
Category

Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

17th Century by Felice Torelli Rachel Hiding the Idols Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
from her father Laban, shortly before fleeing with her husband Jacob. The freshness of the stroke and
Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Gardiner's Park, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jonathan Van Brunt
Located in Yardley, PA
vibrancy and the strokes have an active presence :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arab Man - Original Lithograph by Lacoste Jean Luis - 1854
Located in Roma, IT
stroke is very smart and defines the figure in a simple and elegant way through harmonious colors.
Category

1850s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

L'Impasse - Original Woodcut - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
, The strokes are very strong and contrasting. The historical arcs depicted the beauty of architecture
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Beyond Body, in One Stroke II
Located in Rockville, MD
Expressionism, Wong wields various free and fluent but forceful strokes and creative washing on canvas atop the
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media

Beyond Body, in One Stroke I
Located in Rockville, MD
Expressionism, Wong wields various free and fluent but forceful strokes and creative washing on canvas atop the
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media

Love is in the Air, pink and gold hearts, valentine's day heartwork
Located in Toronto, ON
canvas and create new colors. She uses mainly flat brushes and loves the “square” brush stroke that comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Prisoner - Original Ink and Watercolor by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
strokes are smart and very rapid. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 – Rome, 1989). Maccari was a popular
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Landscape - Original Etching on Paper signed "Oznaut" - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
valley. The stroke is very fresh and, on the foreground there are several elements that gives the work a
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Geometrical Bird - Original Watercolor and Pencil on Paper - 1950s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
strokes defie the whole composition and the work is colorful and it is realized with lively colors. On the
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

The Models - Pen on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
on the lower left corner: Maccari. Excellent conditions. This artwork is fresh and the strokes
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen

The Ladder - Pencil on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1985
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
strokes are smart and very rapid. This work has been realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

The Beggar - Original Woodcut Print by Attilio Stefanori - 1880
Located in Roma, IT
road. The stroke is extremely refined: the character is watching down and has his hands crossed. The
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Deep in the Forest, Abstract Gestures on Cream, Vertical Colorful, Brush Stroke
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Deep in the Forest" is an abstract painting diptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined with subtle tones and unique shapes t...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

The Models - Original Pen on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
on the lower left corner: Maccari. Excellent conditions. This artwork is fresh and the strokes
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen

The Doctor - Original Pen on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
on the lower left corner: Maccari. Excellent conditions. This artwork is fresh and the strokes
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen, Paper

Zebras
Located in Oslo, NO
In the stroke of my brush, I've woven the essence of raw nature and serenity. Crafted with oil
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Zebras
Zebras
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
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The Strokes For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of the strokes available for sale. A selection of these works in the Abstract and Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the the strokes on 1stDibs that include elements of black, beige, brown, gray and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Jake Chessum, Paul Jenkins, Anthony Hunter, Natalia Roman and Nicholas Evans produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in archival pigment print, pigment print and acrylic paint. If space is limited, there are small the strokes measuring 16 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 60 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.

How Much are The Strokes?

The average selling price for the strokes we offer is $1,200, while they’re typically $810 on the low end and $11,800 for the highest priced.