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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
French Gouache Painting of Native American Mustang Hunt in Nevada
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Gouache Painting of Native American Mustang Hunt in Nevada by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French) Signed: Yes Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper, S...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Azure Clouds, Blue Tones Cyanotype Print Landscape, Contemporary Skyscape
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Azure Clouds" is an cyanotype of the semi-abstract patterns of clouds in the sky, showing shades of blue. Details: + Tit...
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2010s Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Rag Paper

Fig. 9 BASE MORADO. From The Dibujar el Tiempo Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fig. 9 BASE MORADO, 2025 by Rodrigo Spinel From The Dibujar el Tiempo Series Indian ink on 350g Strathmore Bristol paper Frame size: 73.4 H x 58.1 W x 3 D cm. Image size: 61 H x 45....
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, India Ink

Illuminated Monte Carlo Casino at Night Vintage French Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Monte Carlo Casino Tony Minartz (French, 1873 - 1994) watercolour on artist paper painting : 16.5 x 12.75 inches Provenance: private collection in the South of France, Condition: ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Image XII By Jean Dubuffet
Located in London, GB
Image XII By Jean Dubuffet 1984 Colored felt pen on paper Signed to lower left ‘J.D.’ 10 3/5 × 8 3/10 in 27 × 21 cm Provenance: Estate of the artist Waddington Fine Art, Ltd., L...
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Felt Pen

Mandolin - Unique Drawing Pencil on Paper Hand Signed Surrealism, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Salvador Dalí Mandolin, ca. 1930 Graphite on paper 6 × 8 in l 15.2 × 20.3 cm Frame included - 11 x 13 in l 28 x 33 cm The authenticity of this artwork has been confirmed by Mr. Desc...
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1930s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

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