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What is Edward Gorey famous for?

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What is Edward Gorey famous for?
Edward Gorey is famous for his art and writing. He possessed a distinctive style, using pen and ink to produce macabre, darkly humorous drawings. In addition to appearing in publications such as the New Yorker and the New York Times, he illustrated his own books, such as The Unstrung Harp. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of illustrations.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
Woman in Flight /// Contemporary Fantasy Female Figurative Pastel Painting Lady
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Frank Rakoncay (American, 1936-1998) Title: "Woman in Flight" *Signed by Rakoncay in pencil lower left. It is also signed again lower right Circa: 1980 Medium: Original Oil P...
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel, Pastel, Pencil, Graphite

Sparrow-hawk Bird Watercolor on Paper Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
444 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2025 Style: Classic Art Title: Sparrow-hawk Size: 12 x 16 i...
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2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Lazy Sunday Morning - Original Abstract Food Still Life Collage Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media

Constellation, Dazzling unique signed geometric abstraction painting, 1970s art
Located in New York, NY
Allan D'Arcangelo Constellation, 1971 Acrylic on paper, mounted to canvas Hand signed and dated 1971 lower front Frame included Measurements: Framed: 23.75 x 23.75 x 1.25 inches Artw...
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1970s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Laid Paper, Permanent Marker

Torso 03 - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expressionism
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...
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2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Abra Cadabra - Original Whimsical Abstract Still Life Collage Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

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