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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
Sister Bloom - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Sister Bloom" is an enchanting example of contemporary botanical art that marries organic abstraction with symbolic folk influences. This unique painting was creat...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
Flocked - Modern Colorful Abstract Bird Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Flocked" is a striking example of contemporary folk art infused with symbolic surrealism and handcrafted textile aesthetics. This original acrylic and gouache pain...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
Twilight at Öland Heath – Swedish Pastoral by Nils Kreuger
Located in Stockholm, SE
This tranquil view shows Öland’s rolling green heath at dusk, with grazing sheep and a lone windmill on the far horizon. The broad sky streaked with soft gold and blue underscores Kr...
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Amarillo By Morning - Desert Landscape Nature Painting on Handmade Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michaela Jean is an accomplished painter, devoted gardener, and mother from Southern California (USA). Her lifelong passion for art and nature began in childhood, inspired by her gra...
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper
Original French Cafe Scene Impressionist watercolour by John Yardley (1933-)
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: John Yardley R.I. (1933-) British
TITLE: "Cafe Restaurant Interior Scene" (probably France)
SIGNED: lower right
MEDIUM: watercolour on paper
S...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Gouache & Watercolour, Still-Life of Roses in a Confit Jarre.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A beautiful fresh and lively original French gouache and watercolour of a still-life of roses in a Provençal 'confit jarre'. Signed Jocelyn to the lower right. The work is currently ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
