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Drawings and Watercolor Paintings For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
The Countryside and Mediterranean Sea at Beaulieu, Cote d'Azur, South of France.
Located in Cotignac, FR
19th century Impressionist view, in watercolour, in the style of Turner, of Beaulieu, South of France, by British artist Hercules Brabazon Brabazon...
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Mid-19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon, Pastel

Abstract Composition Drawing, Chinese Poem 1929
Located in Stockholm, SE
An interesting and highly decorative chalk drawing by Edvard Andersson, 1929. Drawn on a quite large scale. Signed and dated EA, 1929. A tergo written "Kinesisk dikt" (Chinese Poem) ...
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1920s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Chalk

Study for Assumption of the Virgin
Located in Middletown, NY
Graphite on hand made, fibrous wove paper, finished with gray wash. Unevenly trimmed sheet edges, non-archival tape remnants at all four corners, recto, well outside of image area. Horseshoe-shaped area of light discoloration that extends significantly into the figure's face, beneath the lips, and up over the rear of the head, dog-eared right lower corner with associated light discoloration at crease. DeMin and Belluno inscribed in graphite, verso. A detailed study showing 'primo pensiero' for Giovanni DeMin's large scale fresco, Assumption of the Virgin...
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Handmade Paper, Graphite

Attrib. William F. Rosenberg (1825-1870) - Watercolour, Norwegian Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A mesmerising watercolour study showing Norwegian mountain crags, scaling into white clouds. Also captured within the scene is a stalking heron, perched in the rocks, right of the va...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Watercolor The Garden at Sickelsjö, 1883
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are delighted to present a stunning watercolor by the Swedish artist Albert Theodor Gellerstedt. This artwork, titled "Sickelsjö Trädgård" was created on June 8, 1883. The paintin...
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1880s Romantic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo
Located in Firenze, IT
Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo Charcoal on paper with light watercolor wash Size: 45 x 37.5 cm Turin, late 19th – early 20th century Sheet from the Turi...
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Late 19th Century Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil, Carbon Pencil

Pierre COMBET-DESCOMBES (1885-1966), Female Nude from behind, 1928, Charcoal
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre COMBET-DESCOMBES (1885-1966) Female Nude from behind, 1928 Charcoal on paper Signed with the stamp lower right Dated "26 sept 28" and annotated lower left Size of the work : 4...
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1920s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Italian Art nouveau Nude Boudoir painting woman warming herself by a stove Paris
By Tito Lessi
Located in Norwich, GB
A very pure and tender rendition of a female nude. Elegant in its simplicity, the artist's model, is warming herself by a large stove! It is a work by Tito Lessi dating from circa 1890. Lessi was born in Florence, Italy and studied at the Florentine Academy of Fine Arts, under Enrico Pollastrini and Antonio Ciseri...
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1890s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

19th century American watercolor - Flowers Butterfly Alps Switzerland Germany
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This beautiful and vibrant 19th century American watercolor is an hommage by Paul de Longpré to the Alps, as it features a rich variety of Alpine flowe...
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Glastonbury Abbey
Located in Middletown, NY
Ink wash with watercolor in sepia and black, and blue, on buff wove watercolor paper, 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (360 x 260 mm). 1/4" of the lower right corner is lost, minor crack (doe...
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Mid-19th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

John Henderson Scott - Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Dog & Grouse
Located in Corsham, GB
A particularly fine 19th century watercolour by John H. Scott (1829-1886), depicting two inquisitive setters retrieving grouse in the glorious moors of Scotland. Signed and dated to ...
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Mid-19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

"Scene in Wurttemberg" - Late 19th Century Antique Framed Watercolor Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
I've included a photo here of the blue sticker a movie studio put on the back of this beautiful old German pastel when they rented it from my Magazine Street gallery for the shoot of...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Impressionist ink drawing
Located in New York, US
A natural landscape painting is beautiful because it connects us to the innate tranquility and majesty of the natural world. The harmonious colors, such as the greens of forests, the...
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19th Century Naturalistic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Fine Antique French Impressionist Winter Country Landscape House in Distance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The artist: Henri Aime Duhem (1860-1941) French *see notes below, signed Title: Winter Medium: signed gouache on paper, loosely laid over card, unfram...
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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Antique French Watercolor Landscape - Waterfall
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent landscape watercolor of a waterfall spilling over large river rocks by Alexandre René Véron (1826-1897), circa 1870. Signed lower right. Original one-of-a-kind antique w...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Watercolor Paper mid 19th Victor ADAM Zouaves French Infantry soldiers Military
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean-Victor ADAM known as Victor ADAM Paris, 1801 – Viroflay, 1866 Watercolor on paper 14 x 18.5 cm (30.5 x 34.5 cm with frame) Signed lower left “V. Adam” Framed Very beautiful wat...
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1830s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Odilon Redon "The Bat"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Odilon Redon: 1840-1916 Well listed very important French artist. He is considered a symbolist, but it is hard to pigeon hole him into one category. He is known for his drawings of creatures and animals based...
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Late 19th Century Symbolist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

George W. Blackham (1832-1912) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Little Bow St.
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th century watercolour painting of Little Bow street near Horsefair, Birmingham. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a narrow gilt frame with a new ca...
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Farm Horse Drinking
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Farm Horse Drunking Charcoal and pastel on artist's board, c. 1920 Signed lower right in pencil (see photo) Titled in ink lower center, as are all the illustration for At the Farm (s...
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1920s English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk

Still life. Watercolour and ink
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
'Still life’ By George William Bissill Medium - Watercolour and ink Signed - Yes Size - 240mm x 195mm Date - Circa 1920 Condition - very good. 9 out of 10. Colour of picture may not be accurate when viewed on a monitor. George William Bissill 1896 – 1973 was a British miner, painter, and furniture designer. Bissill's paintings are held in a number of important public collections, including the Tate Gallery, National Museum of Northern Ireland and the Manchester Art Gallery. Bissill was known for his landscapes and figurative paintings in oil, watercolour and woodcuts. George Bissill...
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1920s Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

"6th Avenue El" American Scene Social Realism Mid-20th Century Cityscape Modern
Located in New York, NY
"6th Avenue El" American Scene Social Realism Mid-20th Century Cityscape Modern Max Arthur Cohn (1903-1998) 6th Avenue Elevated 19 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches Watercolor on paper Signed an...
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1920s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

T. W. - Framed 1878 Watercolour, Lake Como in Summer
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful late 19th century watercolour depicting a riverside town in the Alps, with figures walking along the quiet promenade. The painting is signed and dated to the lower ri...
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

19th Century Academic Crayon on Paper Study by Follower of Jacques-Louis David
Located in Cotignac, FR
A fine French academic study sketch on paper of a classical head. The work is unsigned but very much in the style of the period and its early exponents such as Jacques-Louis David. ...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon, Pencil, Chalk, Pastel

View Towards Christmas Cove, Maine, Early 20th Century East Coast Landscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
View Towards Christmas Cove, Maine, c. 1923 Watercolor on paper Signed lower right 14 x 19.5 inches Frank Nelson Wilcox (October 3, 1887 – April 17, 1...
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1920s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Berthomme Saint-André, Before Bathing, 1926
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Watercolor by Louis BERTHOMME SAINT-ANDRE, France, 1926. Befor bathing. With frame: 74x63.5 cm - 29.1x25 inches ; without frame, just the watercolor: 50x36 cm - 19.7x14.2 inches. Si...
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1920s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912) Soldiers, a study, ink on wood
Located in Paris, FR
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) Soldiers, a study Black ink on a wood panel 12.5 x 13 cm Framed : 20 x 20.5 cm On the back of the panel a label inscribed "Dessin à la plume par Detaill...
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1880s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Ancient Persian Miniature - Original China Ink and Watercolour - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Persian Miniature is an original China Ink and Watercolour realized by an artist of 19th Century. Good condition for a little brown ...
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19th Century Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Preliminary drawing for Remy de Gourmont, Couleurs, (Colors, new tales follow...
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Preliminary drawing for Remy de Gourmont, Couleurs, published in Le Mercure de France (Colors, new tales follow old things), 1908 Graphite and colored...
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1920s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Color Pencil

Early 19th Century English watercolour of woodland near Croxdale Hall
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very attractive and meticulously executed view of a rocky landscape within the woods dating to 1823. This would suit a library or study with its muted tones and skifull draughtsmanship. William Nicholson (1781-1844) Near Croxdale Hall Signed with initials and inscribed with title and date 1823 Pen, ink and grey wash 11 x 8 inches, image only 17 x 13 inches without frame The portrait-painter and etcher William Nicholson was born in Ovingham-on-Tyne, Northumberland, on Christmas Day 1781. His family transferred to Newcastle when his father was appointed Headmaster of the city's Grammar School. At an early age, though, Nicholson appears to have moved to Hull where he made his artistic debut, painting miniatures of officers garrisoned there. He was almost entirely self-taught, learning his craft through the close study of artworks in private and public galleries. He subsequently returned to Newcastle where he received many commissions to paint portraits of the old families of Northumberland. In 1808, he began to exhibit at the Royal Academy, continuing to do so until 1822. By 1814, Nicholson, whose mother was a Scot, had moved to Edinburgh where he set up as a miniaturist and painter in oils. Soon, however, he began to specialize in watercolour portraits. Early subjects included the actor Daniel Terry and the poet and novelist James Hogg. In 1818 he began to publish a series of Portraits of Eminent Scotsmen, etched from his own portraits and those of other painters. Besides Scott and Hogg, the subjects included the writers Robert Burns, John Wilson ('Christopher North'), and Lord Jeffrey, the painters Sir Henry Raeburn, the divines Alexander Carlyle and Alexander Cameron, the engineer James Watt, the architect John Playfair, and the song-collector and composer George Thomson...
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Early 19th Century Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Ink, Pen

Fall Courtship
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Born in Valencia, Spain in 1845, 19th century impressionist Vicente García de Paredes studied at the School of Fine Arts in Valencia, in Madr...
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1870s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Sunset on the Alps
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 19th century drawing and crayon view of a sunset over the Alps by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. Initial signed (HBB) by the artist. Brabazon would have vi...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil, Crayon

'Woodland Stream', Paris, New York, Hudson River School, Luminism, AIC, PAFA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Arthur Parton' (American, 1842-1914) and painted circa 1885. This notable Hudson River School painter first studied under William Trost Richards, from whom he gained a grounding in the technical aspects of his craft, and, subsequently, at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. While in Philadelphia, he began to exhibit with success and, in 1864, moved to New York where he continued to exhibit before leaving for Europe in 1869. In France, he was influenced by the works of the Barbizon painters and then furthered his studies in Paris and London (1870) before continuing to Scotland (1871). Upon his return to America, he would go on to establish himself as a major figure in the art world, maintaining a studio at 51 West 10th Street from 1874 to 1893. Best known for his landscapes of the Adirondacks and Catskill Mountains, Parton also painted in England and Scotland. During his career, he explored several styles including Tonalism and Impressionism, but remained closely influenced by the Hudson River style including Luminism. Parton was a member of the American Watercolor Society, the Artists Fund Society and, from 1871, the National Academy of Design, becoming a National Academician in 1884. Parton exhibited widely and with success including at the Corcoran Gallery of Art (1907-1908, 1910), Brooklyn Artists Association (1866-85), Philadelphia Centennial Exposition (1876), Boston Art Club (1882-1909), New York City (1886 gold medal), Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (1889 Temple gold medal, 1891, 1896-97, 1905), Paris Exposition Universelle (1889 honorable mention), St Louis Exposition (1904 medal), the Art Institute of Chicago and, for more than 50 years, at the National Academy of Design (1862-1914, 1896 prize). Parton gained widespread recognition after his painting of the Shenandoah River (1872) was published in William Cullen Bryant...
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1880s Hudson River School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Postcard

Nude of Woman - Original Pencil - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by Anonymous French Artist of the late 19th Century. In very good conditions. Image Dimensions: 43.5 x ...
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Late 19th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Shipping On The River Thames, London by Charles Dixon. Watercolour
By Charles Edward Dixon 1
Located in Brecon, Powys
Charles Dixon was born in England in December 1872 died 1934. Extremely well known for his nautical watercolours. Exhibited several time at the Royal Academy in London as well as the...
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1890s English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Félix Ziem (1821-1911) Studies of Landscapes and Seascapes, original Drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Félix Ziem (1821-1911) Studies of landscapes and seascapes graphite on paper, 14 x 22 cm Stamp of the Ziem Estate bottom left Framed : 25 x 33 cm A rare exemple of mutiple studies ...
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1880s Romantic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

Academy of seated nude of 19th century Italian school
Located in Florence, IT
Seated male nude that falls fully within the academic "model from life" production of the early 19th century, as also seems confirmed by the "Titus-like" hairdo of the effigy. The s...
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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Abbey Ruins
Located in Corsham, GB
This beautiful 19th-century watercolour captures the haunting beauty of abbey ruins. The artist skilfully frames crumbling Gothic arches and ivy-covered walls through a large foregro...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault (Landscape with Thresher at Montfoucault)" is a pastel by French Impressionist Camille Pissarro. The artwork is signed lower right, "C. Pissarro". The framed piece measures 20 1/2 x 25 x 2 3/4 in. Camille Pissarro was born on July 10th 1830 on the Caribbean Island of St. Thomas. He live...
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1870s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Board

Der Hafen von Plit
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Der Hafen von Plit" is a drawing by Paul Klee. The drawing is signed lower left, "Klee". The framed piece measures 25 1/4 x 30 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. Paul Klee was one of the most import...
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1920s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Laid Paper, Pen

Albert Pollitt (1856-1926) - Framed Watercolour, Rural Village on the River
Located in Corsham, GB
Albert Pollitt (1856-1926). Original late 19th century watercolour. A view along the river with rural village and church beyond. Presented in an ornate gilt frame with delicate runni...
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

“European Village”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor on archival paper laid down to heavy card stock by the American artist, Edward Loyal Field. The watercolor is of a European scene, perhaps Holland when the artist...
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1870s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

1940's Post Impressionist artist Still Life Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape By Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9.5 x 13 in...
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting River Boat & Lady Gardening
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The artist: Henri Aime Duhem (1860-1941) French *see notes below, signed Title: River Boat + Gardner Medium: 2x gouache on paper, loosely laid o...
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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Henri Rapin, Gouache on Paper "Fructidor", 1924-1928
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
This gouache is a museal and historical piece. Gouache and charcoal on paper stuck on panel by Henri Rapin, France, 1924-1928. "Fructidor". With frame: 80x114x3 cm - 31.5x44.9x1.2, w...
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1920s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Two Metamorphosed Women with a Mythological Creature
Located in Belgrade, MT
This lithograph is part of my private collection. It is limited in edition artist signed lower right and is in very good condition. Walter Becker was a German artist. Another impress...
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Mid-19th Century Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Lithograph

Atlas Cornice Drawings 2 —Vienna Secessionist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Two early 20th-century Vienna Secessionist, male nude cornice drawings. Graphite on pale blue/grey wove drawing paper, spot glued by the artist to ...
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1920s Vienna Secession Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

1940's Provence Painting Vibrant Tree Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) inscribed verso From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measureme...
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Attrib. William Payne (1760-1830) - Framed Watercolour, On Devonshire Coast
By William Payne
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful watercolour, aattributed to the British artist William Payne (1760-1830) depicts an idyllic stretch of English coastline with figures washing laundry by the water's e...
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Early 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - The Street Performer
Located in Corsham, GB
A detailed miniature watercolour study depicting figures enjoying a street performer. Possibly Turkish or Middle Eastern. Well presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame. Signed indist...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Early 19th Century, Portrait of a young man wearing glasses, gouache
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th Century, Portrait of a young man wearing glasses, gouache on paper 13 x 10.5 cm oval view In a vintage frame : 41.5 x 39 cm, accidents and lacks in the gilding but but...
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1820s Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th-century miniature watercolour depicting a distinguished gentleman in his finery. Rendered in impressive detail, the artist has given great attention to the facial fe...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting View Of A Park with Stone Urn
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The artist: Henri Aime Duhem (1860-1941) French *see notes below, signed Title: The Parkland Medium: signed gouache on paper, loosely laid over card, ...
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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

19th C. Newspaper Illustration of Hiram H. Hobbs, Foreman of the Grand Jury 1898
Located in Soquel, CA
Historical late 19th century portrait of Hiram H. Hobbs, Foreman of the Grand Jury of San Francisco y Richard Langtry Partington (American, ...
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1890s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink, Illustration Board

The Hypochondriac: French 19th Century Theatre Comedy drawing
Located in Norwich, GB
A magnificent and sensitively treated line drawing in coloured ink, heightened with white. It depicts Argan, the hypochondriac from Molière's play of the same name. Dating from circa...
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Mid-19th Century French School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Ruins of the Imperial Castle Outside Split in Croatia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustaf Wilhelm Palm (1810–1890) Sweden Ruins of the Imperial Castle Outside Split in Croatia pencil and watercolour unframed: 23.6 x 29.2 cm (9 1/4 x 11 1/2 in) framed: 40 x 45 cm...
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1840s Romantic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival scene, watercolor signed
Located in Paris, FR
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A carnival scene 21 x 16.5 cm Watercolor and brown ink on paper Signed lower right Period frame : 35 x 30 cm (lacks in...
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1880s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Set of Six Antique Engravings Historical Plans Maps of Ancient Greek Cities
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Antique Engravings each drawing : 9 x 12 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition Description: This collection of six antique engrav...
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19th Century French School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Femme mettant ses bas by Maximilien Luce
Located in New Orleans, LA
Maximilien Luce 1858-1941 French Femme mettant ses bas (Woman putting on her stockings) Pastel on paper Signed "Luce 89" (lower left) Maximilien Luce’s Femme mettant ses bas is a...
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Drawings and Watercolor Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

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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.

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