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Drawings and Watercolor Paintings For Sale
“Rocky Mountain Meadow”
“Rocky Mountain Meadow”

“Rocky Mountain Meadow”

By Werner Drewes

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor on archival paper of a Rocky Mountain Meadow by the well known American artist, Werner Drewes. Signed lower right. Titled and dated 1956 on verso of sheet. Con...

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1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

1950's Modernist Watercolor Painting Israeli Bezalel School Bauhaus Style
1950's Modernist Watercolor Painting Israeli Bezalel School Bauhaus Style

1950's Modernist Watercolor Painting Israeli Bezalel School Bauhaus Style

Located in Surfside, FL

Louise (McClure) Schatz (1916 – 1997) Born in Vancouver, Canada, Louise Schatz moved with her family at age three to Minnesota. Her father, a stage director, was part of the local Bohemian culture and traveled the theater circuit around the U.S. She earned a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts at the University of California, where she became a skilled water colorist. “My Japanese instructor showed me how to preserve several colors together on paper,” she noted. “Water colors can bleed into the paper, and the paper plays with the colors – some of which can even disappear. I have a great love of texture and what materials do to color. I was very excited to discover what happens to colors and how to achieve what I wanted.” Her interest in astronomy also led Louise to study science at the university. Louise joined the “California Seven” artists in 1945 and for the next three years created prints and textile patterns. During WWII, she earned her living as a sketch artist for ship builders in San Francisco Bay, and it was there she met her future husband, Bezalel. “Then, it was very avant-garde to hire women in ship-building,” she once recounted. “We used to take dimensions from engineers and make sketches. It was very trailblazing and exciting, and the ships were constructed very quickly and launched very quickly. Besides the fact that we contributed to the war effort, it was really beautiful art.” The Bohemian society developing in San Francisco at the time included the novelist Henry Miller, who was then married to Louise’s sister, Eve. “There was a group of artists in Big Sur, all of them poor,” according to Bezalel Schatz’s sister, Zohara. “They were a group of Beatniks before the hippy era of the 1960s. There were novelists, poets, and painters there who lived communally under primitive conditions and were close to nature.” Bezalel and Louise were married in 1948 and moved to Israel. There, together with Zohara, they founded the arts and crafts workshop, “Yad,” with the goal of creating and selling alternative art objects that differed in style from those of the Bezalel School of Art. The couple divided its time between the family home in Jerusalem and a residence in Ein Hod designed for them by the architect David Resnik. Despite her connection to the Schatz family and her active involvement in the Israeli art world at the time, Louise guarded her privacy and rarely granted interviews. As Henry Miller wrote, “Her paintings reflect and reveal the extent of her sensitivity, shyness, and gentleness…” Scenes of Israel were a source of inspiration for Louise, and, in addition to her abstract Bauhaus geometric works, she also painted landscapes, flowers, and other elements of the environment in which she worked. Louise worked mainly in water colors but also created collages, book illustrations, and applied art. Among her outstanding works are murals for Zim’s “Shalom” and “Theodore Herzl” ships (together with Bezalel), El Al’s London office, and Jerusalem’s tenth anniversary exhibition, as well as ceramic walls for Jerusalem’s Midreshet Amalia and Beit Ha’am Library. She was awarded the Silver Medal in 1954 at the tenth Triennale in Milan for her copper designs, and in 1952 she received the “Above Competition” prize for her textile designs at the Bezalel National Museum. She was also awarded the Shen Beit Haomanim Prize in 1970 and the Jerusalem Prize for painting in 1973. Louise took part in many art exhibitions in Israel and abroad. Her works are held by the Israel, Tel Aviv, and Haifa Museums, and in private collections in Israel, the U.S., England, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Following her husband’s death in 1978, Louise continued to live with her sister-in-law, Zohara, at the family home in Jerusalem on Schatz Street. Louise died in Jerusalem in 1997. She has been called in the pages of the Jerusalem Post " the greatest Schatz of all" and "Israel's finest watercolorist" Parts of her work summon up affinities with Paul Klee and Julius Bissier and occasionally even Joan Miro. But she never copied any of them. Her work also bears affinities for Lyonel Feininger and Wassily Kandinsky Between 1937 and 1951, Bezalel resided in the U.S. Near the end of WWII, he worked in a California shipyard, and it was there he met his future wife, Louise. He was also introduced to the novelist Henry Miller in California, and their friendship blossomed into a creative collaboration. The artist May Ray recorded his observations about the two, noting that “I have never encountered such smooth cooperation…” Bezalel produced silkscreen prints for Miller’s novel, Into the Night Life, an innovation for both the art and publishing worlds. In Florence, New Mexico, New York, San Francisco, and other locations, Bezalel exhibited his own work and participated in group shows with some of the greatest artists of his era – Picasso...

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1950s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Delicate Ink Sketch of Peonies Minimalist Floral Study
Delicate Ink Sketch of Peonies Minimalist Floral Study

Delicate Ink Sketch of Peonies Minimalist Floral Study

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Minimalist Floral Study fine pen drawing on artist paper painting: 11.5 x 8.5 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condition Description: Th...

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20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Giovanni Boldini drawing of a lady, Italian 19th Century
Giovanni Boldini drawing of a lady, Italian 19th Century

Giovanni Boldini drawing of a lady, Italian 19th Century

By Giovanni Boldini

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Giovanni Boldini (Italian, 1842-1931) Etude de femme au ruban noir Signed with atelier stamp (lower left), further inscribed, signed and dated by Emilia Boldini (the artist’s wife) `no 77 le_ atelier Boldini. Emilia Boldini Carbona 1931’ (on the reverse) Black crayon on paper 11.7/8 x 8.7/8 in. (30 x 22.5 cm.) Emilia’s inscription on the reverse from the year of his death. Giovanni Boldini was an Italian genre and portrait painter who lived and worked in Paris for most of his career. According to Time magazine, he was known as the "Master of Swish" because of his flowing style, exemplified by the confident strokes in this fine example. Boldini was born in Ferrara, the son of a painter of religious subjects, and in 1862 went to Florence for six years to study and pursue painting. He only infrequently attended classes at the Academy of Fine Arts, but in Florence, met other realist painters known as the Macchiaioli, who were Italian precursors to Impressionism. Their influence is seen in Boldini's landscapes which show his spontaneous response to nature, although it is for his portraits that he became best known. Moving to London, Boldini attained success as a portraitist, painting notable members of society including Lady Holland and the Duchess of Westminster...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon

Abstracted Still Life with Flowers
Abstracted Still Life with Flowers

Abstracted Still Life with Flowers

By Les Anderson

Located in Soquel, CA

Abstracted still life by Les Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned, but was acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. No frame. Image size: 20"H x 14"W. L...

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1980s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

1907 Pastel - Settling Dusk
1907 Pastel - Settling Dusk

1907 Pastel - Settling Dusk

Located in Corsham, GB

An atmospheric pastel landscape showing the glowing window of a cottage on the banks of a river, shining through the gathering dusk. The artist has signed indistinctly and dated to t...

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20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Lakeside Mountain Landscape French Modernist Watercolour by Pierre Neveu
Lakeside Mountain Landscape French Modernist Watercolour by Pierre Neveu

Lakeside Mountain Landscape French Modernist Watercolour by Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Lakeside Mountain Landscape French Modernist Watercolour by Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): 6.25 ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Provence Vineyard Landscape Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu 1983
Provence Vineyard Landscape Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu 1983

Provence Vineyard Landscape Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu 1983

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Provence Vineyard Landscape Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu 1983 Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 22.25 x 30 inc...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Watercolor

Beached Fishing Boats on Mediterranean Shore Coastal Watercolour by Pierre Neveu
Beached Fishing Boats on Mediterranean Shore Coastal Watercolour by Pierre Neveu

Beached Fishing Boats on Mediterranean Shore Coastal Watercolour by Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Beached Fishing Boats on Mediterranean Shore Coastal Watercolour by Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 8.75 x 6 inches Condition: good overall; clean surface and bright palette with minimal handling marks. Provenance: From the artist’s studio sale in France; all works by this artist in our collection originate from the artist’s estate. Description: In this exquisite Mediterranean harbour scene, Pierre Neveu captures a row of fishing boats resting on the sun-bleached shore — their hulls painted in vivid blues, yellows, and reds, glowing against the white sand and turquoise sea beyond. The composition balances stillness and vitality: the boats lie quietly in the midday heat, yet every line and shadow suggests movement, texture, and light. Neveu’s masterful handling of watercolour transparency lends the work its distinctive luminosity. Cool washes of aquamarine and indigo melt into warm ochres and siennas, evoking the sharp coastal light of the French Riviera or southern Italy. The artist’s loose, confident brushstrokes and layered perspective show both precision and spontaneity — hallmarks of his plein-air approach. The painting embodies Neveu’s fascination with everyday maritime life, transforming the humble working boats of the Mediterranean into studies of rhythm, geometry, and colour harmony. There is an intimacy here — a sense of the artist pausing mid-journey, quietly observing the relationship between land, sea, and human craft. This is a quintessential Neveu composition: joyful yet restrained, rooted in observation yet lifted by artistic freedom. A perfect choice for collectors of vintage coastal paintings...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Original-Meeting Van Gogh-Study Master Series-British Awarded Artist-Ink Drawing
Original-Meeting Van Gogh-Study Master Series-British Awarded Artist-Ink Drawing

Original-Meeting Van Gogh-Study Master Series-British Awarded Artist-Ink Drawing

Located in London, GB

This drawing studied of Van Gogh's self-portrait at his Solo exhibition " Poets and Lovers" in National Gallery, London, 2024. Shizico Yi learned her craft in drawings from old mast...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Charcoal, Ink

Painting on paper, lyrical abstraction, contemporary, music score
Painting on paper, lyrical abstraction, contemporary, music score

Painting on paper, lyrical abstraction, contemporary, music score

Located in Carballo, ES

Blue Minimal Painting. This is an original artwork realized by TUSET in 2019. We can frame it in natural wood or black on request. The dimensions of the painting are 41 x 29,5 cm. W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Handmade Paper

A Fine 1930s Modern, Art Deco Female Drawing, Portrait of a Young Woman
A Fine 1930s Modern, Art Deco Female Drawing, Portrait of a Young Woman

A Fine 1930s Modern, Art Deco Female Drawing, Portrait of a Young Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn, 1930s Art Deco Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exquisite studio portrai...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Paper

Sculptured Marble in Classic Blue, Extra Large Cyanotype Print, Abstract Silk
Sculptured Marble in Classic Blue, Extra Large Cyanotype Print, Abstract Silk

Sculptured Marble in Classic Blue, Extra Large Cyanotype Print, Abstract Silk

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Details: + Title: Marble Blue Silk Pattern + Year: 2022 + Edition Size: 50 + Medium: Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper + Sta...

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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Rag Paper, Lithograph

Apart I
Apart I

Apart I

Located in Dallas, TX

charcoal on paper

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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Dancing School
Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Dancing School

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Dancing School

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...

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Mid-20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Houses in Zoar, Ohio Landscape, Early 20th Century Cleveland School
Houses in Zoar, Ohio Landscape, Early 20th Century Cleveland School

Houses in Zoar, Ohio Landscape, Early 20th Century Cleveland School

By August F. Biehle

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...

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1920s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Crayon, Gouache, Color Pencil, Graphite

“Castle Combe”
“Castle Combe”

“Castle Combe”

By Cedric Dawe

Located in Southampton, NY

Cedric Dawe (1906-1996) British, original conte crayon drawing of the English village town of Castle Combe in Wiltshire, England. Signed lower left by the artist. Executed in 1977. ...

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1970s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Conté, Crayon, Archival Paper

Bell Tower and Buildings In Blue Sky Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch
Bell Tower and Buildings In Blue Sky Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch

Bell Tower and Buildings In Blue Sky Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel sketch on brown artist tracing paper , unframed painting: 4.5 x 3.75 inches provenance: private collection, Cotswolds condit...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Pencil

Victorian Landscape Watercolour of a Venice Street Market scene style of Turner
Victorian Landscape Watercolour of a Venice Street Market scene style of Turner

Victorian Landscape Watercolour of a Venice Street Market scene style of Turner

By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Located in ludlow, GB

Victorian Landscape Watercolour of a Venice Street Market scene very much in the style of Turner Anyone who is a fan of Hercules Brabazon Brabazon will love this painting! Venice ...

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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

California Golden Poppies and Blue Oaks - Rural Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
California Golden Poppies and Blue Oaks - Rural Landscape in Watercolor on Paper

California Golden Poppies and Blue Oaks - Rural Landscape in Watercolor on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

Golden Flowers and Blue Oaks - California Rural Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Vibrant landscape by listed California artist Marie Williams (American, 1878-1969). Yellow flowers c...

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1920s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Botanical Studies, Pair of Watercolours on Silk on Handmade Paper, Anemones
Botanical Studies, Pair of Watercolours on Silk on Handmade Paper, Anemones

Botanical Studies, Pair of Watercolours on Silk on Handmade Paper, Anemones

Located in Cotignac, FR

A pair of fine hand painted botanical watercolour studies on silk of anemones by La Roche Laffitte. The works are signed bottom right. Both are titled. The silk has been mounted on h...

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Late 20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Silk, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Gouache

Tempestuous Tidal in Blue, Stormy Seascape Diptych, Cyanotype Print, Duo, Blue
Tempestuous Tidal in Blue, Stormy Seascape Diptych, Cyanotype Print, Duo, Blue

Tempestuous Tidal in Blue, Stormy Seascape Diptych, Cyanotype Print, Duo, Blue

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Tempestuous Tidal in Blue" is an original cyanotype diptych portraying the tidal behavior during a storm. Details: + T...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Lithograph

Flower Arrangement in Carved Wooden Bowl - Abstract Botanical Painting on Paper
Flower Arrangement in Carved Wooden Bowl - Abstract Botanical Painting on Paper

Flower Arrangement in Carved Wooden Bowl - Abstract Botanical Painting on Paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Miniature Watercolor of Kingswood Methodist Church in Bristol
Miniature Watercolor of Kingswood Methodist Church in Bristol

Miniature Watercolor of Kingswood Methodist Church in Bristol

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Kingswood Methodist Church in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.75 inche...

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20th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Emily Mason - Heart monotype signed & inscribed in artists frame, Wolf Kahn wife
Emily Mason - Heart monotype signed & inscribed in artists frame, Wolf Kahn wife

Emily Mason - Heart monotype signed & inscribed in artists frame, Wolf Kahn wife

By Emily Mason

Located in New York, NY

Emily Mason Untitled (For Douglas), 1990 Carborundum etching and monotype on paper Pencil signed, dated and inscribed "For Douglas" Vintage wood frame included This work was created ...

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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype

Napoleon at the Head of His Grande Armée, His Generals and the Prussian Hussars
Napoleon at the Head of His Grande Armée, His Generals and the Prussian Hussars

Napoleon at the Head of His Grande Armée, His Generals and the Prussian Hussars

Located in Cotignac, FR

Pencil, chalk and watercolour depiction of Napoleon at the head of his generals by French artist Jean Ducel. The work is signed bottom right. A bold and graphic depiction of Napoleo...

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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk, Crayon, Cardboard, Pencil, Watercolor

Lake landscape – Swiss School early 19th century

Lake landscape – Swiss School early 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Brush and brown ink and wash with graphite on cream wove paper, 6 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (165 x 232mm). Inscribed "Fahlerant, No. 9754, Paisaje--Orillas de un lago" in ink on the verso. ...

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Early 19th Century Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Graphite

Pensando en ti, Marzo 13, Drawing
Pensando en ti, Marzo 13, Drawing

Pensando en ti, Marzo 13, Drawing

By Celso José Castro Daza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, some are sketches of his surviving works, others are sketches of moments he documents. Undefined by medium, Celso Castro’s works each carry...

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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Watercolor

Chateauneuf de Grasse Provence Landscape Pastel Pierre Neveu
Chateauneuf de Grasse Provence Landscape Pastel Pierre Neveu

Chateauneuf de Grasse Provence Landscape Pastel Pierre Neveu

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Chateauneuf de Grasse Provence Landscape Pastel Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Pastel and coloured pencil on paper, unframed Size (H x W): 19.75 x 2...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Gates No.1 Abstract Painting, Oil & Crayon on Paper, 1976, Unframed
Gates No.1 Abstract Painting, Oil & Crayon on Paper, 1976, Unframed

Gates No.1 Abstract Painting, Oil & Crayon on Paper, 1976, Unframed

By George Dannatt

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

George Dannatt (1915-2009) 'Gates' No 1 1976 Medium: Oil & crayon on oil wash Image: 21.0 x 33.0 cm Reference no: 0450 George Dannatt’s long career as a painter and sculptor ended ...

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1970s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Oil

A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin
A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin

A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Francis Chapin. This dynamic drawing captures overlapping human forms rendered in expressive, gestural li...

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1930s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Half-length portrait of a Pharisee - In the shadow of betrayal -
Half-length portrait of a Pharisee - In the shadow of betrayal -

Half-length portrait of a Pharisee - In the shadow of betrayal -

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermann Prell (1854 Leipzig - 1922 Dresden-Loschwitz). Half-length portrait of a Pharisee, 1885. Sketch for the right-hand figure in the painting Judas Iscariot, 1886. Pencil drawing heightened with opaque white and black chalk on beige-grey wove paper (papier vélin), 34 x 27.8 cm (visible size), 52 x 45 cm (mount), signed, dated and inscribed "H. PRELL 1885 zu 'Judas'". Minor browning, collection stamp on the reverse. - In the shadow of betrayal - About the artwork This painting is the sketch for the head of the Pharisee offering the coins to Judas in one of Herrmann Prell's major works, the painting Betrayal of Judas, completed in 1886. The painting belongs to the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden and is illustrated in Adolf Rosenberg: Prell, Bielefeld and Leipzig 1901, p. 21 (Fig. 19). It is especially highlighted in Thieme-Becker (vol. 27, p. 376). Hermann Prell, Betrayal of Judas, 1886 The monumental head, which fills the picture and is distinguished by its ornamented robe, is almost a lost profile, which in the executed painting is justified by the Pharisee's turning towards Judas. Despite the fact that the sitter withdraws from the viewer by turning away, it was necessary to artistically elaborate the motivation for the purchase of one of Christ's disciples, which is why the drawing focuses on the expression of the face, while the 'accessories' are treated in a more summary manner. In characterising the face, Hermann Prell performs a balancing act: since the Pharisee, despite his destructive actions, is an actor in the history of salvation, the head must show a dignity appropriate to the event, but at the same time the physiognomy must also bear witness to the scheming attitude that led to the betrayal. To solve this dilemma, Prell draws on the traditional depictions of the heads of the apostles, shading the face to indicate the obdurate darkness of the spirit and moving the base of the nose slightly upwards while the mouth falls away, thus giving a physiognomic expression to the motivation of the action. The fatal drama of the betrayal is expressed in the monumentalisation of the head and in the thunderous white highlights that contrast with the darkness of the chalk. As a study, considered by the artist to be a work in itself, this drawing reveals the pictorial problems and brainstorming of monumental painting. About the artist In 1872 Prell, who was one of the most important exponents of monumental painting of his time, began studying painting with Theodor Grosse at the Dresden Academy of Art and continued with Carl Gussow at the Berlin Academy in 1876. Hans von Marées taught him in Rome in 1878. More influential on his work, however, were Arnold Böcklin and Max Klinger, with whom Prell had been friends since his student days and with whom he worked together on several occasions. Prell's first major work, which established his reputation as a monumental painter, were the frescoes in the banqueting hall of the Architektenhaus in Berlin in 1881/82, commissioned by the state and depicting the different periods of architecture. Prell then went to Italy for two years to study fresco painting. Other major commissions followed. These included monumental frescoes in the town halls of Worms (1884), Hildesheim (1882-92), Gdansk (1895) and Dresden, the staircase of the Silesian Museum of Fine Arts in Breslau (1893/94), the throne room of the German Embassy in Rome (1896-99) and the staircase of the Albertinum in Dresden (1900-1904). From 1886 Prell taught at the academy of arts in Berlin and in 1892 he was appointed professor at the academy of arts in Dresden. His students included Osmar Schindler and Hans Unger...

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1880s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk

Silver Teapot and Petunias 16x20", watercolor floral still life, framed

Silver Teapot and Petunias 16x20", watercolor floral still life, framed

By Lu Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

Silver Teapot and Petunias by Lu Haskew Watercolor 16x20" image size 24x28" framed as pictured, gold leaf, behind glass with archival matte Still life of flowers in pinks and whites ...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Model Getting Up - Original signed charcoals drawing
Model Getting Up - Original signed charcoals drawing

Model Getting Up - Original signed charcoals drawing

By Gaston Coppens

Located in Paris, IDF

Gaston COPPENS (1909 - 2002) Model Getting Up Original charcoal drawing Signed in the bottom right On drawing paper 52 x 43 cm (c 21 x 17 inch) Excellent condition Gaston Coppens ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Philippe Noyer [Untitled] circa 1965 Signed Watercolor Portrait on Paper
Philippe Noyer [Untitled] circa 1965 Signed Watercolor Portrait on Paper

Philippe Noyer [Untitled] circa 1965 Signed Watercolor Portrait on Paper

By Philippe Henri Noyer

Located in Miami, FL

PHILIPPE NOYER – UNTITLED ⚜ Watercolor on Paper ⚜ Hand Signed Upper Right ⚜ Conservation Frame PORTRAIT STUDY IN WATERCOLOR Created circa 1965, this delicate watercolor by Philippe ...

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1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Hercules and Deianira Neo Mythology  by Paula Craioveanu
Hercules and Deianira Neo Mythology  by Paula Craioveanu

Hercules and Deianira Neo Mythology by Paula Craioveanu

By Paula Craioveanu

Located in Forest Hills, NY

"Hercules and Deianira", ink on paper, part of Neo Mythology series. Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Shipped rolled in a tube. Legend says Deianira w...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Tempera

In the Afternoon Sun - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
In the Afternoon Sun - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse

In the Afternoon Sun - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse

By Paula Craioveanu

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Nude in the Afternoon Sun, pencil and tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube. Free shipping for item over $ 500 with 1stDibs code FREESHIP. In mat and framed as they were in the February exhibition, for display purposes. "In the Afternoon Sun" is an evocative and skillful piece that captures the interplay between light, shadow, and the human form with remarkable sensitivity. The artist’s use of ultramarine tempera on ochre paper transforms a simple moment—sunlight filtering through a window—into an artwork filled with vitality, sensuality, and rhythm. The subject's upward-reaching gesture, with one arm stretched behind her head, creates an elegant, sinuous line that imbues the piece with energy and a sense of motion. Her relaxed expression contrasts with the dynamism of her pose, creating a balance between activity and repose. The figure’s directness, combined with the slight tilt of her head and the open nature of the pose, draws the viewer in, making her seem both vulnerable and self-assured. The intimacy of the moment is heightened by the interplay of light and shadow. The striped patterns of light and shadow play a leading role, emphasizing the contours and textures of the body. These light effects are not only realistic but also deeply expressive, almost creating an abstract overlay that adds rhythm to the composition. The stripes of sunlight create a sense of dimensionality, as if the viewer is peering into a real scene. The interplay of warm ochre and vibrant ultramarine enhances this layered effect, making the shadows feel alive. The artist’s loose, fluid lines lend the piece a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, suggesting that this is a fleeting, captured moment. The gestural strokes used to delineate the figure and the shadows allow the piece to feel natural and unrestrained. The figure is the undeniable focal point, with the bold ultramarine providing sharp contrast against the warm ochre. The background elements, though faintly suggested, remain unobtrusive, allowing the shadows on the body to take center stage. The work’s focus on sunlight playing across the nude figure evokes a sense of warmth, intimacy, and sensuality. There is a tactile quality to the shadows, as if the viewer can feel the heat of the afternoon sun. The relaxed pose, combined with the tranquil mood of the sunlight, suggests a private moment of reflection or contentment. The piece feels deeply personal yet universally relatable. The emphasis on light and its interaction with the human form recalls the Impressionist movement, particularly the works of artists like Degas and Renoir. However, the gestural modernity of the brushwork gives this piece a contemporary flair. Throughout art history, the relationship between light and the human body has fascinated artists, from Caravaggio's dramatic chiaroscuro to Matisse’s lyrical nudes. This piece situates itself within that rich tradition while bringing a fresh and immediate perspective. "In the Afternoon Sun" is a masterful exploration of the interaction between light, shadow, and the human form, capturing both the physical and emotional warmth of a sunlit afternoon. The artist's ability to balance naturalistic detail with expressive abstraction makes this piece both visually stunning and deeply resonant. It’s a celebration of the human figure in its purest, most natural state—bathed in sunlight and alive with the rhythms of nature. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Tempera

Fabric Cat, Original Painting
Fabric Cat, Original Painting

Fabric Cat, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A pink and purple cat prowls with quiet confidence, showing both elegance and attitude. Improvised geometric shapes and layered washes of paint reveal the unmis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

French Market Scene Red Canopy Figures Fruit Stalls and Street Vendors
French Market Scene Red Canopy Figures Fruit Stalls and Street Vendors

French Market Scene Red Canopy Figures Fruit Stalls and Street Vendors

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Market Scene Red Canopy Figures Fruit Stalls and Street Vendors Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 8.5 x ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Historic Miniature Watercolor of St Bartholomews Gate with Various Figures
Historic Miniature Watercolor of St Bartholomews Gate with Various Figures

Historic Miniature Watercolor of St Bartholomews Gate with Various Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of St Bartholomews Gate with Various Figures by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measuremen...

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20th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Femme au corsage blanc, Jeanne Samary by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Femme au corsage blanc, Jeanne Samary by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Femme au corsage blanc, Jeanne Samary by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

By Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1841-1919 French Femme au corsage blanc, Jeanne Samary (Woman in a white blouse, Jeanne Samary Initialed "AR" (lower right) Pastel on paper Among Renoir's most famous works are those that capture the ladies of his inner circle in his signature style. This vibrant pastel from 1879 depicts the young Jeanne Samary, Renoir’s favorite subject and most important muse at the height of his career. Compared to his 4,000 paintings, the artist made exceptionally few pastels—only about 150 total—making this luminous work an extraordinary Renoir rarity. Samary was one of the most captivating figures of late 19th-century Paris. An iconic actress at the Comédie-Française, her fame rivaled that of the great Sarah Bernhardt. Beginning in 1876, Renoir created dozens of portraits of Samary, and she also appeared in all three of the artist’s most important paintings from this pivotal period—Bal du moulin de la Galette (1876), La balançoire (1876) and The Luncheon of the Boating Party (1880–81). Renoir’s close friend and biographer, Georges Rivière, noted that “no portrait ever gave Renoir greater satisfaction than the ones he made of Samary.” This magnificent pastel perfectly embodies this bond between Renoir and Samary. Vivid and spontaneous, the work captures an intimate moment, with Samary’s blouse delicately falling over her shoulder. Renoir typically reserved pastel for his portraits of friends and family, as it allowed him to capture their true essence with speed and ease. The year this pastel was created, 1879, was also one of the most important years of Renoir’s career. He entered the prestigious Salon of 1879, where four of his portraits were accepted, including a full-length masterpiece of Jeanne Samary. This pastel stands as a testament to this pivotal chapter for Renoir, portraying the muse who shaped his groundbreaking vision. Renoir’s portraits of Jeanne Samary are exceptionally scarce, with most already held in prestigious museum collections, including the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Similar pastels of Samary have commanded millions at auction—among some of the highest prices for Renoir’s works on paper. Importantly, the artist’s pastels are getting recent museum attention, with the major 2025-2026 exhibition organized by the Musée d’Orsay and the Morgan Library, Renoir Drawings...

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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

"Birds", Contemporary abstract painting on canvas, natural dark and golden tones
"Birds", Contemporary abstract painting on canvas, natural dark and golden tones

"Birds", Contemporary abstract painting on canvas, natural dark and golden tones

Located in Dallas, TX

"Birds" is an elegant and contemporary abstract pattern painting with dark tones and golden highlights. This compelling artwork features an intricate tapestry of overlapping, dark-hu...

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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Pigment, Cotton Canvas

Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Ink Drawing on Paper
Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Ink Drawing on Paper

Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Ink Drawing on Paper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Ink Drawing on Paper by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French Black ink on paper, unframed Size: 25.75 (height) x 19.75 (width) inches Provenanc...

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Gouache

Robert Rauschenberg -Snowflake Crime XIX ACE Gallery Coll unique signed painting
Robert Rauschenberg -Snowflake Crime XIX ACE Gallery Coll unique signed painting

Robert Rauschenberg -Snowflake Crime XIX ACE Gallery Coll unique signed painting

By Robert Rauschenberg

Located in New York, NY

Historic, institutional quality unique Rauschenberg signed work on paper, with storied provenance: a real gem: Robert Rauschenberg 'Snowflake Crime XIX', from the ACE Gallery Collec...

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1980s Pop Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Fabric, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Permanent Marker

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings in Bristol
Historic Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings in Bristol

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings in Bristol

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.75 inches (height) x 3.5 inches (width) Condition: Very good and highly presentable Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England. Description: This evocative watercolor by Jack Grunwell captures the Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, a hidden architectural gem nestled along the famous Christmas Steps in Bristol. This historic 16th-century chapel, built over an archway at the foot of Foster’s Almshouses, is renowned for its elegant Gothic window and unique placement over a medieval passageway. Grunwell’s composition brings Bristol’s rich history to life, portraying the winding pathway leading towards the chapel with figures in period attire, evoking a scene from centuries past. The muted color palette and subtle contrast between light and shadow highlight the chapel’s delicate tracery and surrounding historic buildings, adding depth and realism to the scene. The Christmas Steps, dating back to the 1600s, remains one of Bristol’s most atmospheric streets, lined with historic buildings and steeped in medieval charm. The painting beautifully conveys the timeless nature of this landmark, making it an ideal piece for collectors of historic British architecture and lovers of Bristol’s heritage. Key Features: Architectural Detail: A finely rendered view of the 16th-century chapel, complete with its signature Gothic window. Historic Location: Set in Bristol’s Christmas Steps quarter, one of the city’s most famous medieval streets. Period Charm: Features figures in historic dress...

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20th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Carrie Bradshaw says good bye. From the Art, Culture & Society series
Carrie Bradshaw says good bye. From the Art, Culture & Society series

Carrie Bradshaw says good bye. From the Art, Culture & Society series

By Manuel Santelices

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Blue Rolling Waves off Sidney, Seascape Diptych Cyanotype, Australian Coast Surf
Blue Rolling Waves off Sidney, Seascape Diptych Cyanotype, Australian Coast Surf

Blue Rolling Waves off Sidney, Seascape Diptych Cyanotype, Australian Coast Surf

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Rolling Waves off Sidney" is a gorgeous original cyanotype diptych showing energetic waves embracing the Australian coas...

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2010s Photorealist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype, Rag Paper

'Victoria Peak, Hong Kong'
'Victoria Peak, Hong Kong'

'Victoria Peak, Hong Kong'

By George Marzan

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower center, 'Geo Marzan' and painted circa 1965. Panoramic sunset view of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, with numerous fishing vessels and pleasure boats, and Victoria Peak risin...

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1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Abbey Gatehouse at Bristol Cathedral
Historic Miniature Watercolor of Abbey Gatehouse at Bristol Cathedral

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Abbey Gatehouse at Bristol Cathedral

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Abbey Gatehouse at Bristol Cathedral by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3....

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20th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Drawings and Watercolor Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and watercolor paintings to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.

Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art. The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.

When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.

When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy. On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and watercolor paintings and find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.