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Drawings and Watercolor Paintings For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Near and Far Acuity, Mid Century Modern Op Art painting from historic exhibition
Located in New York, NY
Richard Anuszkiewicz
Near and Far Acuity, 1957
Gouache and watercolor painting
Hand signed and dated 1957 by Richard Anuszkiewicz on the right front
Frame included
Anuszkiewicz' artworks from the late 1950s are rarely found on the market. This historic painting is one of the works that helped launch the artist's career. It was done in 1957 - the year the artist arrived in New York.
Near and Far Acuity has been removed from its original frame, and re-framed in an elegant wood frame with conservation materials and UV plexiglass. The original gallery label from The Contemporaries has been preserved and affixed to the new backing, and the collector who acquires this work will also be provided with a copy of the original receipt - signed by Karl Lunde (director of the Contemporaries and author of a major monograph on the artist).
Measurements:
Frame:
32 x 28 x 2 inches
Artwork:
21 x 25 inches
This work was first exhibited in the groundbreaking, and career-making 1960 exhibition at The Contemporaries gallery (New York, February 29, 1960 - March 19, 1960) and was featured in the exhibition catalogue, shown in the images here.
In his essay entitled "Richard Anuszkiewicz: Color Precisionist" by art historian John T. Spike, he writes, "In the spring of '57, Richard Anuszkiewicz left Ohio for good. "I was ready. I came to New York with a substantial amount of work. I was ready to go around to the galleries and I was prepared because I really had something. I had an idea. I had a series of paintings that showed this idea and I felt good about it and I felt now that's the only place for me to be." A friend helped him get a job touching up the plaster models of classical temples and statues in the Junior Museum of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He took off six months the next year to travel around Europe in a Volkswagen, also seeing some places in North Africa. "When I came back, I remember taking my work around to the galleries and receiving interesting comments — positive comments from the various people. But Abstract Expressionism was very popular. My things were very hard-edged, very strong in color — a use of color that nobody was using. Everybody would say. 'Oh, they are nice, but so hard to look at. They hurt my eyes". Leo Castelli considered him seriously but the gallery was developing a specialization in pop artists like Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg. "I can remember going to Martha Jackson and having her look at the work and she would put her hands straight out in front of her and block out parts of the painting with her hand and she'd say, mmm no rest areas." He finally caught on with The Contemporaries Gallery in the fall of 1959. The gallery at 992 Madison Avenue mainly represented new European talent. Karl Lunde, the gallery director, saw some of his canvases hanging...
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1950s Op Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Mixed Media
"Bravo- Old Chap- Bravo!"
Located in Bristol, CT
Original watercolour illustration art by Clair Forster (19)55 depicting a trio of eccentric British aristocrats indulging in delightful conversation
Art...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Over Head
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making.
...
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1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Modern Polish Jewish Pencil Drawing Modernist Landscape
Located in Surfside, FL
Jehudith Sobel (1924-2012 ) Polish/Jewish artist (also known as Judyta Sobel)
Judith Sobel was born in Lwow, Poland in 1924. After Word War II she attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz, Poland from 1947-1950, where she studied with the famous Abstract Constructivist, Wladyslaw Strzeminski and Stefan Wegner from whom she learned the principles of Modern Art as per the European Cubists. She was also part of the First Exhibit of Modern Art in Krakow in 1948/1949. From Poland she emigrated to Israel, where she exhibited and was collected by the major art museums of Israel including the Museum of Modern Art at Haifa.
In 1956, Sobel came to New York on a scholarship and before that she lived in France for two years. Same year she received the First Prize at the Exhibition in the Saks Gallery...
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1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Carbon Pencil
"Lady At Turf Race" Original Pen & Ink Drawing by "Peb" (b.1926-)
Located in Bristol, CT
Original pen & ink on paper signed "Peb" aka Pierre Bellocq (b 1926-) LR & dated June 1, 1955 depicting a fashionable Parisien lady at Longchamp
Art Sz: 13"H x 9 1/2"W
Frame: 19 1/...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Pen
Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist painting on paper by renowned artist
By Ron Gorchov
Located in New York, NY
Ron Gorchov
Untitled early 1960s Abstract Expressionist work, 1962
Ink and watercolor painting on paper
Signed and dated in black ink lower left recto
Frame included:
elegantly floa...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
"Miss Parlow [as] The Blue Boy Act II Of Landscape w/ Figures" by Cecil Beaton
By Cecil Beaton
Located in Bristol, CT
Original Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) c1950 watercolour 'The Blue Boy' Miss Paulow (UL) signed 'Beaton' (LR)
Art Sz: 14 1/2"H x 11"W
Frame Sz: 27"H x 22"W
Category
1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
!["Miss Parlow [as] The Blue Boy Act II Of Landscape w/ Figures" by Cecil Beaton](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_12601/1698158546008/Untitled_master.jpg?width=240 "Cecil Beaton - \"Miss Parlow [as] The Blue Boy Act II Of Landscape w/ Figures\" by Cecil Beaton")
“Woman in Blue”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is an original watercolor and gouache fashion illustration by the world renowned fashion artist, Kenneth Paul Block. Presently unframed. Signed with initi...
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1960s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
"Horse Heads Pencil Drawing"
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic Munnings-esque study of horse horseheads
c1950
Art Sz: 12"H x 8"W
Frame Sz: 16 3/4"H x 12 3/4"W
Category
1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
"Reclining Nude 2" Robert Gilberg 1950s Ink Brush Drawing on Japanese Rice Paper
Located in Arp, TX
Robert Gilberg (1911-1970)
"Reclining Nude 2"
c.1950s
Ink on Japanese rice paper with writing
21.75"x9.75 unframed
Signed in pencil lower right
Category
1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Rice Paper
Italy. Paper, mixed media, 33х24 сm
Located in Riga, LV
Italy. Paper, mixed media, 33х24 сm
Category
1950s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil
Portrait Unique piece Certificate from the expert
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Original drawing on paper
Stamp of signature
Unique piece
Certificate of authenticity from the artist's expert (Marc Metayer) included
Category
1960s French School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Felt Pen
“1960’s Style”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is an original mixed media fashion illustration by the world renowned fashion artist, Kenneth Paul Block. Signed with initials bottom right. Presently unf...
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1960s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Playful Colt
Located in Bristol, CT
Charming watercolour w/ gouache highlights depicting a playful colt signed M.S. Houghton & dated (19)55 (LR)
Art Sz: 8 3/4"H x 11 1/2"W
Frame Sz: 15"H x 18"W
Category
1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
'Après Le Bain', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, LACMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Estate stamp verso for Victor di Gesu (AmerIcan, 1914-1986) and drawn circa 1955.
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art Center and the C...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Paper
Mid Century Abstract Mixed Media Drawing by Rem Raymond Coninckx - Belgium
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Rem Raymond Coninckx (1904 - 1974)
Rem Raymond Coninckx was born on 28th March in Couvin (Belgium) 1904 and died in Dinan 1974. He was a painter, draftsman, engraver and also creat...
Category
1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
Pigs on a San Francisco Trolley at Powell Street - Vintage Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Pigs on a San Francisco Trolley - Vintage Illustration
A two-page spread in India ink pen and watercolor by Irene Pattinson (American, 1909-199...
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1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard staircase gouache design by Fahye Design
Located in London, GB
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Queen Elizabeth 2 - Staircase G
Gouache an...
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1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Untitled I" Jane Freilicher, Hamptons Landscape Drawing, Mid-century Abstract
Located in New York, NY
Jane Freilicher
Untitled I, 1958-59
Signed lower right
Charcoal on paper
11 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches
Provenance:
Tibor de Nagy Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Jane Freilic...
Category
1950s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
"Swifty" 1963
Located in Bristol, CT
Watercolor depicting Irving 'Swifty' Lazar (1907-1993), the Hollywood empresario after whom the beloved Manhattan UES/ Lex Ave 'waspy enclave' restaurant was named
c1963
Art Sz: 14...
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1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Academie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955.
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Paper
Esquisse pour "Commedia dell'arte" by Marc Chagall - Drawing
By Marc Chagall
Located in London, GB
*THIS PRICE INCLUDES 5% IMPORT DUTY APPLICABLE IF THE WORK REMAINS IN THE UK ONLY.
Esquisse pour "Commedia dell'arte" by Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
India ink, pen and pencil on paper...
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1950s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Paper, Pen, Pencil
"Grove of Palms" 1950 Watercolor for Town & Country Magazine
Located in Bristol, CT
Original watercolour for Town & Country Magazine c1950 by Peruvian born, fashion illustrator, Reynaldo Luza (1893-1978)
Art Sz: 6"H x 4 1/2"W
Frame Sz: 14"H x 11"W
w/ gilt bamboo...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Surrealist and Whimsical Watercolor by an unknown Mexican Painter
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lots of humor in this watercolor painted by a Mexican artist who unfortunately did not sign it.
We enter in a fancy world. Be prepared!
Two trinkets featuring, the first one, an imaginary church with 4 big threatening birds standing guard, two on the 2 church towers, and two in front of the door. Behind this, we can perceive the shape of a big kettle. These surreal objects stand in front of a window, therefore inside a house. They rest on a small green carpet...
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1960s Surrealist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper
Salon Interior
Located in Bristol, CT
Elegant interior featuring columned walls w/ pairs of columns & an ornate ceiling w/ chandelier
Art Sz: 12"H x 20"W
Frame Sz: 17"H x 25"W
Category
1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Palm Tree Outside Cottage Window" 1950 Watercolor by Reynaldo Luza
Located in Bristol, CT
Original illustration commissioned for Town & Country Magazine c1950 by noted Peruvian artist, Reynaldo Luza (1893-1978)
Art Sz: 6"H x 5"W
Frame Sz: 14"H x 11"W
w/ gilt bamboo fra...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Lanvin of Paris Love Birds" c1950s Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Original advert watercolour c1950s artwork for Lanvin of Paris by illustrator, Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Image Sz: 11 5/8"H x 18 1/4"W
Fram...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Fairy tale. 1950. Paper, watercolor, 26, 5 x 19, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Fairy tale. 1950. Paper, watercolor, 26,5x19,5 cm
Category
1950s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil
'Reclining Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, SFAA LACMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955.
An elegant, cabinet-sized Post-Impressionist graphite drawing of a young woman, sh...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Paper
"Palm Trees" 1950 Watercolor by Reynaldo Luza
Located in Bristol, CT
Original watercolour for Town & Country magazine c.1950 by Peruvian fashion illustrator, Reynaldo Luza (1893-1978)
Art Sz: 5 3/4"H x 4 1/2"W
Frame Sz: ...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
(Abstract Mythological Landscape) Untitled, 1965, Ian Hornak — Drawing
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original drawing on archival paper, circa 1965. Paper Size: 11 x 14 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s graduate studies...
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1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Charcoal
'Black Woman Sleeping on Subway', Syracuse, University of Northern Iowa, Urban
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'M. Kestor' for Mary Peterson Kestor (American, 1948-2021) and painted circa 1965.
Born in Iowa, Mary Kestor first studied at the University of Northern Iowa, whe...
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1960s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paper, Pastel
Fly Fisherman w/ Trout In Hand
Located in Bristol, CT
Charming circa 1960s watercolor of a trout angler
Image Sz: 5 5/8"H x 3 1/4"W
Frame Sz: 10 3/4"H x 8 1/4"W
w/ birdseye maple frame
Category
1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Lanvin of Paris Arpege Perfume" c1950s Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Original advert artwork "Arpege Perfume" for Lanvin of Paris
c1950s
Art Sz: 13 1/2"H x 10"W
Frame Sz: 18 3/4"H x 15 1/2"W
w/ gilt bamboo frame
Category
1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Midships Lobby gouache design by Fahye Design
Located in London, GB
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Queen Elizabeth 2 - Midships Lobby
Gouach...
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1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Gouache
Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers), 1963, Ian Hornak — Painting
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original painting on archival paper, circa 1963. Paper Size: 29.5 x 21 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s undergraduate...
Category
1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Watercolor
Untitled (Abstract Female Nude), 1963, Ian Hornak — Painting
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original painting on archival paper, circa 1963. Paper Size: 29.5 x 21 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s undergraduate...
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1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Watercolor
(Modern Still Life) Untitled, 1964, Ian Hornak — Drawing
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original drawing on archival paper, circa 1964. Paper Size: 14 x 12 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s undergraduate st...
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1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper
Study for Scissors Jack Series
By Larry Zox
Located in New York, NY
Larry Zox
Study for Scissors Jack Series, 1965
Mixed media and colored ink drawing on draft paper
Hand signed and dated on lower right recto (front). Bears Forager House Collection s...
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Ink, Color Pencil
"Swifty Lazar"
Located in Bristol, CT
Original pastel drawing c1962 of Hollywood empresario, Swifty Lazar (1907-1993) after whom the beloved, waspy enclave 'Swifty's Restaurant (1999-2015) on Lexington Ave in NYC was nam...
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1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel
(Abstract Landscape) Untitled, 1965, Ian Hornak — Drawing
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original drawing on archival paper, circa 1965. Paper Size: 11 x 14 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s graduate studies...
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1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Charcoal
“Rocky Mountain Meadow”
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
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
'Woman Seated', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Estate stamp, verso, for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955.
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art Center and t...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Paper
'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, LACMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955.
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Paper
Untitled (Renaissance Male Figure Study), 1964, Ian Hornak — Drawing
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original drawing on archival paper, circa 1964. Paper Size: 14 x 11 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s undergraduate st...
Category
1960s Renaissance Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Archival Paper
(Abstract Still Life) Untitled, 1965, Ian Hornak — Drawing
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original drawing on archival paper, circa 1965. Paper Size: 11 x 14 inches. Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s graduate studies...
Category
1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Charcoal
Festival of Two Worlds - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Festival of two worlds is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari, in 1960s.
Watercolour, draft number 195.
Handsigned in pencil, lower right margin.
35 x 28 cm, it includes passepa...
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1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
(Abstract Still Life with Chessboard) Untitled, 1964, Ian Hornak — Painting
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original painting on archival paper, circa 1964. Paper Size: 14 x 11 inches (oval). Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s undergra...
Category
1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
(Abstract Still Life) Untitled, 1964, Ian Hornak — Painting
By Ian Hornak
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original painting on archival paper, circa 1964. Paper Size: 10 x 9 inches (oval). Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, East Hampton, New York. Notes: Created during Hornak’s undergrad...
Category
1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Watercolor
"Dum Vivo Vivo Heraldic Crest" Watercolor
Located in Bristol, CT
Watercolour depicting a coat-of-arms w/ playing cards, golf bag, & fine food & drink
c1950s
Art Sz: 10 3/4"H x 8"W
Frame Sz: 11 3/4"H x 9 1/4"W
w/ hunter green wood frame
Category
1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Turrey Armorial Coat-of-Arms"
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic Turrey "With God I Shall" coat-of-arms in gouache
c1950s
Art Sz: 11 3/4"H x 9 3/4"W
Frame Sz: 13"H x 11"W
Category
1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
'Standing Nude', Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière et Etrangères, LACMA, SFAA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1950.
A bold figural study of a nude in contrapposto, shown posing with drapery and cont...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Graphite
"Designer's Interior Rendering" c1950s Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Elegant interior watercolour depicting a stylish sitting room w/ celedon colour palette.
Signed '9 TC 7'
Art Sz: 11 1/4"H x 17"W
Frame Sz: 16 1/4"H x 22 1/4"W
w/ birdseye maple...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Two Mid Century Rural Landscapes in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Two Mid Century Rural Landscapes in Watercolor on Paper
Two lovely watercolors by Beverly Lyons (American, 20th Century). In the top watercolor, an expansive sky sits above a strip ...
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1960s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, LACMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Estate stamp, verso, for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1955.
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art Center and t...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Paper
Winged Figure
Located in Miami, FL
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003)
Title: Winged Figure
Signed and dated 'Chadwick 68' (lower right)
Pen, ink, watercolor and pencil on paper
19 1/8” x 25 3/8” (48.5 x 64.5 cm)
Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 25 February 1987, lot 352; Alwin Galleries, London; Private Collection, U.K.
Lynn Chadwick (British, born November 24, 1914–died April 25, 2003) found international recognition when he became the youngest person ever to win the Venice Biennale’s prized sculptor award. His career spanned over 50 years, but he did not always plan on being an artist. He was born in London, and studied at the Merchant Taylor School in France. After moving back to England, he worked for several architects in London during the 1930s. Working as an architectural draughtsman helped Chadwick to hone his drawing and compositional skills. After serving in the British army during World War II, Chadwick returned to the architectural business, this time working with famed architect, Rodney Thomas.
While creating these transformative...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pen
"Untitled" Bob Thompson, Figurative Work on Paper, Black Abstract Artist
By Bob Thompson
Located in New York, NY
Bob Thompson
Untitled, 1964
Felt tip pen on printed paper
11 x 20 1/2 inches
Provenance:
The artist
Kathy Komaroff Goodman (gift from the artist)
Hollis Taggart, New York
Exhibited...
Category
1960s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
“Provincetown Harbor”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful original watercolor of Provincetown Harbor in first light by the well known artist John Cuthbert Hare. Signed lower right. Condition is excellent. The watercolor is hou...
Category
1950s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Watercolor
Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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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