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Drawings and Watercolor Paintings For Sale
Wheat stooks, English countryside
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor and pencil on heavy gauge watercolor paper, 11 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches, (298 x 248 mm) the full sheet. In good condition with fresh, detailed brushwork and saturated pigments. ...
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Late 19th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Pencil

St Marks Basilica Venice in Golden Light with Crowds and Reflections Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: St Marks Basilica Venice in Golden Light with Crowds and Reflections Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Signed: Bottom left corner Medium...
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20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Two views of the sea, Dorset
Located in Middletown, NY
Two watercolor compositions on one sheet of watercolor paper, 10 x 6 7/8 inches (255 x 175 mm), the full sheet. Signed illegibly and dated in pencil on the lower right corner of the ...
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Late 19th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Pencil, Ink

Padbury Brook, Oxfordshire
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor and pencil on J Whatman 1884 watermarked cream wove paper, 12 x 9 1/4 inches (305 x 235 mm), the full sheet. Scattered toning and one 2-inch horizontal edge tear in the lo...
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Late 19th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan & concubine
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...
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17th Century Rajput Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

1940's Americana WPA Modernist Watercolor Painting Catskill Mountains Bungalow
Located in Surfside, FL
Bungalow (fauvist painting of New York scene) 1940's. image is 10X 11.5 inches. Hand signed lower right Country Scene Samuel Grunvald was a Hungarian born American WPA artist known...
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1940s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Composition with Two Kings and Two Franciscans
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Filippo Bellini (Urbino 1550 – Macerata 1603) Composition with Two Kings and Two Franciscans Pen and brown ink over black chalk, 28.1 × 25.5 cm Unsigned Condition: slightly light...
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16th Century Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Ink

Chef Basting Chicken with Madeline Watching
Located in Miami, FL
This large Bemelans features a small image of Madeline in the smoke behind the chef's face. It was most likely preliminary work for an illustration with Madeline and the Chef that a...
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1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Romantic Landscape of Scandinavian Enchanted Forest, Large Lake Print Cyanotype
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Lovely scene of a hidden pond in a Scandinavian forest. Details: + Title: Scandinavian Enchanted Forest + Year: 2024 + ...
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2010s Romantic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Co...

Spring in the Mountains by Friedlander 1920s
Located in Soquel, CA
Spring in the Mountains by Friedlander 1920s Expressive gouache painting of possibly the Swiss Alps by Friedlander On paper in a period rustic frame. I...
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1920s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Elegant Man
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Silhouette Portrait of Elegant Man Stamped Barret 148 Holborn London 6.75"H x 5.5"W x 1"D
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Clinton Hill, (Nude #1), 1951, drawing, figure/abstraction
Located in New York, NY
Clinton Hill (1922-2003), created quintessential mid-century images, but figures are unusual in his work. This is from a very early period. In 1951 Hill studied at the Academie de la...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

A ca. 1950 Watercolor of Male Bathers in Morocco by Artist Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A ca. 1950 watercolor of male bathers in Morocco by artist Andre Delfau. Image size: 7 1/2" x 7 3/4". Archivally matted to 14" x 14". Provenance: Estate of the artist. Born in ...
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1950s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Lull (Tonalist Style Landscape Drawing of Country Forest by Sue Bryan)
Located in Hudson, NY
Romantic, tonalist style landscape drawing by Sue Bryan charcoal and acrylic on book pages on wood 8 x 10 inches Hangs flush to the wall, with nail notch on back Signed verso Clean, ...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic

"Redwoods Richdale Corralitos" 1912 Original Watercolor by Minnie MaGill Pardee
Located in Soquel, CA
"Redwoods Richdale Corralitos" 1912 Original Watercolor by Minnie MaGill Pardee Lovely watercolor of the Redwoods on the Hihn Lumber property near Richdale in Corralitos, California...
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1910s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Laid Paper, Watercolor

Figure - Pencil by Auguste Jean Baptiste Roubille - 1925
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is a graceful sketch in pencil realized by the French painter, illustrator, designer, and cartoonist Auguste Jean Baptiste Roubille. The artwork i...
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1920s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Original Angels of London-Diptych British Awarded Artist-Ink+gold leaf Drawing
Located in London, GB
From London with Love is a drawing series by Shizico Yi, composed of en plein air studies that capture quiet, private moments between the artist and the city—drawn in beloved corners...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Drawing, Pastel, Ink And Colored Pencils. "Free Spirits"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Pastel, Pencil, petal flowers, Color and Ink on Paper. The base of this drawing is Fabriano paper of 120g /m2. I use natural dyes of flowers, herbs, leaves, bark of trees as the fir...
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2010s Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Ink, Pencil, Color Pencil

Azure Clouds Diptych, Handmade Cyanotype Print on Watercolor Paper, Skyscape
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exclusive limited edition cyanotype diptych. Details: + Title: Azure Clouds + Year: 2024 + Edition Size: 20 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 100x21...
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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype

1940's Provence Painting French Pathway Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) signed From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 11 x...
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Jaguar E-Type. Figurative acrylic on paper car painting, Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Acrylic on paper contemporary figurative painting by Michal Wojtysiak. Artwork depicts Jaguar car in realistic style. MICHAŁ WOJTYSIAK (ur. 1984) Graduated of Academy of Fine Arts ...
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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Beverley Peter Meyers (1949-2016) - 1983 Pastel, The Mountain Peak
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming pastel study depicting mountain peaks in an expressive style. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a wooden frame. Watermarked paper. On paper.
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20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Rocky California Seascape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Rocky California Seascape in Watercolor on Paper Dramatic coastal landscape by notable artist Paul Dougherty (American, 1877-1947). Waves are churning ...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Hypnos 2 God of Sleep and Dreams signed Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Hypnos God of Sleep and Dreams", ink and acrylic on paper Hypnos is the personification of sleep, the god who touches humans with his wings. His mission is to help people sleep and ...
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2010s Post-Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sketch for L'Âne bleu, unique work, signed
Located in OPOLE, PL
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Sketch for L'Âne bleu stamped with the signature 'Marc Chagall' (lower right) pastel and charcoal on paper 18 7⁄8 x 24 in. (48 x 61 cm.) Executed in 1954 ...
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1950s Symbolist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Pastel

Untitled Floral Still Life
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful floral still life by American artist Jane Piper (1916-1991) . Pastel, oil crayon and pencil on tracing paper. Image measuring 13 x 15.5 inches in ...
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1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Parchment Paper, Crayon, Pastel, Pencil

A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed ea...
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1930s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

British Chalk Pencil Sketch of A Fisherman Preparing His Fly Fishing Rod
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 7 x 5.5 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk, Graphite

1940's Fashion Illustration - Black & White Stylish Women In Chic Clothing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The s...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

1980 Fauno e Ninfa Faun and Nymph Pencil on Paper Figurative Drawing
Located in Brescia, IT
This delicate drawing of the dance between a Faun and the Nimph, looks following the Jean Cocteau clean line drawings. We can see in this scene, the grace and simplicity of the Neoc...
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1980s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper

Fixation - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Fixation is a pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 198...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Hillside View Looking down to Coastal Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Hillside View Looking down to Coastal Town Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.75 (hei...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel

The Mirror - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Mirror is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 1...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Christmas Winter English watercolor of two Penguins in the Antarctic
Located in Woodbury, CT
An outstanding painting by author and painter Ella Bruce. This watercolor is of the finest quality and shows the skill of the painter to the full. A vibrant and unique piece. The white highlights are painted in gouache or body color, which gives the piece great depth and and added level of quality. This and the others from the collection were Im sure painted for Christmas or Holiday cards...
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1970s Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Menton Mediterranean Stone House Steps Sunlit Garden Terracotta Roof Watercolor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Menton Mediterranean Stone House Steps Sunlit Garden Terracotta Roof Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

French Village House Steps Garden Path and Hillside Landscape Watercolor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Village House Steps Garden Path and Hillside Landscape Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 8.75...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Mediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 8.5 x 6.25 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Old Master French Sanguine Drawing of Hercules
Located in Pasadena, CA
Old Master, French School red chalk drawing on paper is not signed . Done in Sanguine on paper the nude appear like Hercule . The feel and look of the works while academic studies a...
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17th Century Baroque Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper

Original Watercolour Moored Sailboats and Riverside Buildings with Reflections
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Watercolour Moored Sailboats and Riverside Buildings with Reflections By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 11.25 x 14.75 inches Condi...
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20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Untitled
Located in Bristol, GB
Charcoal and chalk on wove paper Unique 14 x 10.5 cm (5.5 x 4.1 in) Signed and dated on back Excellent. Imperfections are as intended by the artist. Acquired by the previous owner fr...
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20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk, Charcoal

"Chilmark Pond", Martha's Vineyard Plein Air Coastal Island Pastel Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
"Chilmark Pond", Martha's Vineyard Plein Air Coastal Island Pastel Landscape by Anne F. Cook A lovely plein air pastel landscape capturing the natural beauty of New England's coastal island sunset views, by Martha's Vineyard artist Anne F. Cook (American, b.1962). This 1995 pastel, titled "Chilmark Pond", transports the viewer to the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard, to bask in the soft light of dusk as the sun sets over the view of the island's coastal ponds. Signed and dated "Cook 1995" lower right. Titled "Chilmark Pond" lower left. Photo of title has been slightly enhanced to appear more legible. Displayed in a decorative black and gilt-toned frame, with tan mat. Image size: 18.5"H x 24.5"W. Framed size: 26.25"H x 32.25"W x 1"D. Anne Cook...
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1990s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

TIME TRAVEL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. acrIcrylic on wotercolor paper. The magic flow reality... Shipped free well protected unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Acrylic, Watercolor

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'Landscape', New York, Boston Art Club, London, PAFA, AWS, NAD, Benezit
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Rhoda Holmes Nicholls' (British-American, 1854-1948) with dedication 'To my dear friend Marietta M. Andrenes'. Framed dimensions: 16.75 H x 1.25 D x 10.5 W inche...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Valley View with Pines and Distant Peaks, Sierra Nevada (Possibly Yosemite)
Located in Stockholm, SE
This luminous gouache captures a majestic mountain vista, likely set in California’s Sierra Nevada (possibly Yosemite). Two broad granite peaks with sunlit faces dominate the backgro...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Village de Provence
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Village de Provence" c.1990 is a watercolor on paper by American impressionist artist Sharon Galigan, b.1939. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 17.5 x 13.75 inches, framed size is 25.5 x 22.5 inches. Custom framed in a wooden light brown and grey frame, with beige matting and light brown filet. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Sharon Galligan (American, b. 1939) is an artist painting in watercolor, oil, acrylic, monoprint and mixed media. She was an art major in both high school and college: San Jose State University, West Valley College, and Evergreen College. She has also studied with nationally noted artists and teachers, including Ted Goeschner, Frank Webb, Charles Movali, Howard Rees, Tom Lynch, Dale Laitinen, Marilyn Simandle...
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

George Chemeche (b.1934) - 1970 India Ink, Cat & Chaise Longue
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant ink study depicting a nude figure reclining on a chaise lounge with an exotic cat in the foreground. Signed to the reverse inside the frame 'Chemeche '70'. Presented in a l...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pen

Abstract Still Life with Fruit and Flowers
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful still life with flowers and fruit by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned but was acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Unframed. Image; 14"H x 20"W. Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson(American, 1928-2009) owned and operated the Bear Flag Gallery in San Juan Bautista, California for many years and was known for his plein air watercolor...
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1980s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Mist of thought - abstract painting, made in black, grey color, ink
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with india ink in black and grey color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed 16 by 20 inches. Mila Akopova is New ...
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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, India Ink

Set of 2 French antique dog paintings 19th Century watercolour dog paintings
Located in AIGNAN, FR
An authentic pair of watercolours featuring hunting dogs in their original frames, untouched since the 1880's. Very delightful and expertly drawn. The first, larger painting is of ...
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1880s Art Nouveau Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Allegory of Summer - 17th Century Italian Sepia and Watercolor Drawing
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine Italian watercolor and sepia drawing, an allegory of summer. People harvesting, eating and drinking in a hilly landscape, probably by Antonio Grano (c.1669-1718). In the fron...
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Late 17th Century Italian School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Love Star Of David (original gouache on paper)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original gouache painting on paper. Hand signed lower front by Yaacov Agam. Image size 20.25 x 18.5 inches. Sheet size 29 x 22.2 inches. Frame size approx 33 x 31 inches. Cert...
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1970s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Sausalito
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sausalito" 1936 in a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Emily Shotwell Goeller Wood, 1887-1965. It is signed, titled and dated at the lower left corn...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

P. Moore - Framed Contemporary Watercolour, A Busy Mooring
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate contemporary watercolour of sailing boats in a harbour. Well-presented in a pale wooden frame with double card mount. Signed to the lower right. On watercolour paper.
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21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

The Fishing Boat
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract fishing boat by California artist Virginia Hughins (Virginia Brubaker DeWolf), (American, 1923-2004). Signed "Hughins" lower right. Unframed. 9.5"H x 11.5"L. Hughins was a...
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1970s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Italian Coastal Scene by Giovanni Battista (1860-1925)
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Battista (Italian, 1860-1925) Untitled (Italian Coast, likely Naples), c. 19th century Watercolor Sight size: 13 1/4 x 20 Framed: 22 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. Signed lower left: G. ...
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19th Century Italian School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Boats - Original Pencil on Paper - 1947
Located in Roma, IT
Paris is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the XX century. The State of preservation is very good. Sheet dime...
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1940s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Louise Hervieu, Fly, charcoal on paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Louise HERVIEU (1878-1954) Fly, circa 1925 Charcoal on paper 3,5 × 5 cm frame 19,4 × 14 cm Born in Alençon in 1878, Louise Hervieu showed a talent for drawing from an early age. S...
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1920s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

"Path to Joy" Portrait in Ink, Gouache and Acrylic on Paper with Deckle Edge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Path to Joy" is an original piece by Kevin Snipes made from ink, gouache, and acrylic on paper. This piece measures 19.5”h x 9.25”w and is signed en verso. Kevin Snipes (he/him) is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache

Derek Bridgwater (1899-1983) - Framed Charcoal Drawing, Piazza San Marco
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking perspective drawing of St Mark's Square by British artist Derek Bridgwater. Dominating the east end of the scene, St Mark's basilica sits with its grand domes and Romanesq...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of Sunlit Provence Countryside
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of Sunlit Provence Countryside Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.25 (height) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel

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.

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