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What is the difference between croquis and dessin?
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The difference between croquis and dessin comes down to the characteristics of these two types of sketches. A dessin is a pencil or charcoal drawing produced quickly with all the modeling and shading usually done in one color. On the other hand, a croquis is a quick sketch that has no shading. Most often, the sketch is of a live model. Shop a large collection of drawings and other art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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The Garden Within Original Contemporary Art tempera ink/ paper Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"The Garden Within”
27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm
Ultramarine tempera and ink on textured paper.
Shipped rolled in a tube, from my studio in Bucharest, Romania, with DHL to the US and EMS ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Tempera
Arietta I - Abstract Line Drawing Pastel Blue Red Waves, 2026
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary drawing in pastel and graphite on BFK Rives paper, layered undulating lines investigate the properties of abstract curvilinear forms found in the localized condi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper, Graphite
"Nesting", Botanical Watercolor of Opossums in a Nest with Strawberries
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Nesting" is an original artwork by Christina Mrozik and is made of watercolor on paper, and measures 17.5"h × 17.5"w framed. It is signed en verso by the artist.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Highway 101", Surreal Redwood Highway Panting with Orcas and Car
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Highway 101" is an original artwork by Chris Austin and is made of gouache on wood. It measures 13"h x 17"w framed and is signed en verso by the artist.
Chris Aus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Gouache
The Road Dreams of a Star Beneath Two Moons Tonight
Located in Oslo, NO
The Road Dreams of Star Beneath Two Moons Tonight
A dreamy moonlit landscape inspired by poetry and quiet night atmospheres.
The composition features a winding luminous path beneath...
Category
2010s Surrealist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Pencil
In Chains original art male nude ultramarine tempera Paula Craioveanu in Florida
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"In Chains" male nude, pencil and tempera on paper. Size is 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm . Shipped rolled in a tube from Fort Lauderdale, Florida by priority express mail.
This particular p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Tempera
