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How can you tell if a watercolor is an original or a print?
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To tell if a watercolor is an original or a print, look at it from the side. On an original piece, you'll notice an uneven surface due to the brushstrokes that form the watercolor. Prints will typically have smooth surfaces. You can also examine the artist's signature. If it appears to be printed on rather than hand-signed, your watercolor is likely not an original. For further assistance, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of watercolor paintings.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Shop for Watercolor Paintings on 1stDibs
"In Cahoots III – Heather Sundquist Hall Collaboration" Watercolor and Gouache
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "In Cahoots III – Heather Sundquist Hall Collaboration" is an original artwork by Graham Franciose and Heather Sundquist Hall, and is made from watercolor and gouac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Watercolor
Pair of Blue Birds - Abstract Folk Art Inspired Botanical Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Pair of Blue Birds" is a striking example of contemporary folk art that merges whimsical symbolism with bold abstraction. This original acrylic and gouache paintin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
Sun Fern - Figurative Abstract Folk Art Inspired Modern Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Sun Fern" is a radiant work of contemporary folk art that combines mystical symbolism with organic abstraction. This original acrylic and gouache painting on raw c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
Houses in Zoar, Ohio Landscape, Early 20th Century Cleveland School
Located in Beachwood, OH
August Frederick Biehle (1885-1979)
Houses in Zoar, c. 1921
Gouache, litho crayon, colored pencil and graphite on paper
Signed lower right
14 x 19 inches
20.25 x 25.25 inches, framed...
Category
1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Graphite, Color Pencil, Crayon
“ Early evening by the sea “ Original landscape painting . Small size . Gift
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork masterfully captures a serene coastal landscape bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun. Dominating the foreground, robust trees stand with a blend of deep greens and e...
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Coral Mosaic, Horizontal Coral Reef Forest in Soft Tones, Illustration Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
This luminous painting captures the vibrant intricacy of coral reef ecosystems through layered textures and flowing organic forms. Bold strokes of teal, violet, ochre, and coral oran...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Gouache, Handmade Paper
