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Drawings and Watercolor Paintings For Sale
"Wanderer 10" Architectural Assemblage in Collage Paper Textures and Paint Drips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Wanderer 10" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through" is made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Graphite, Acrylic, Pastel, Charcoal, Wood

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

Erotic - Drawing by Maurice Vertès - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic is an original pencil drawing realized by Maurice Vertès in 1930s. The little drawing is in good condition on a yellowed paper. On the back the stamp of the collection by Comtesse Anna Laetitia...
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1930s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

A Duck to Remember your House (inscribed and signed 3x by Slonem to Warhol muse)
Located in New York, NY
Superb provenance: gifted by Hunt Slonem to Andy Warhol muse Monique Van Vooren Hunt Slonem A Duck to Remember Your House By (inscribed and signed three times to Andy Warhol's friend Monique Van Vooren), 1991-2011 Watercolor on Paper Hand signed and dated recto, signed again verso; inscribed "Monique, a duck to remember your house by.Thank you for the birthday Love Hunt 2011" Unique work Frame included: held in the original artist's vintage wood frame Measurements: Framed: 12.5" x 10.5" x .5" Unframed 9.75" x 8" This work is hand signed three times by Hunt Slonem: once on the recto, once on the verso, and once following the written inscription. Provenance is impeccable as this cherished gift from Hunt Slonem was acquired from the estate of the actress and socialite Monique Van Vooren. The work was painted in 1991 (and dated 1991 on the recto), and was gifted by the artist to Monique in 2011, bearing a dated dedication verso. Monique Van Vooren (1927-2020) was a film and stage actress who enjoyed a long career with diverse roles ranging from the 1960s television series Batman to Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein...
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1990s Pop Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

18th C Italian Classical Grand Tour Ancient City Old Ruins & Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: The Italian City Artist/ School: English/ Italian School, late 18th century; a Grand Tour work. Medium: pencil drawing. Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches Provenance: from a priva...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
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

SUMMER - female nude - by Paula Craioveanu - original sepia drawing
Located in Forest Hills, NY
SUMMER - female nude - by Paula Craioveanu - original sepia drawing. Sepia ink drawing on watercolor paper inspired by Matisse's nudes. Original, unique, not...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

French Impressionist Signed Watercolour, Figures on Bright Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Figures On The Beach" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) Watercolour painting on paper, unframed Double sided. Painting: 5 x 8 inches. A delightful original oil painting by the 20th cen...
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20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic

Fisherman On Quay Maurice Mazeilie, French Impressionist Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Pecheur by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on paper, unframed stamped verso painting: 6 x 9 inches A delightful original painting by the 20th century French Impre...
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20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic

Venusian Tree Of Hope - Drawing by Parimah Avani-2022
Located in Roma, IT
Venusian Tree Of Hope is an original painting realized by Iranian artist and poet Parimah Avani in 2022. China ink and acrylic on ivory-colored Cans...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, India Ink, Acrylic

'Bacchanal', Mid-century Pompeii, Roman Mythology, Bacchus, Neo-classical
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Gallo Giovanni' for Giovanni Gallo (Italian, 20th century) and dated 1954. Titled lower left, 'Eseguito a Pompei, 'Trionfo di Bacco'' (Done in Pompeii, 'Triumph...
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1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Deco Femme
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Gallery acquired the estate of a Northern California artist, Thelma Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustrator and profes...
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1930s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Mixed Media, Paper

Owl Flower Potted Plant - Original Radiant 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

Fine Antique British Botanical Watercolour Painting Red Poinsettia Plant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Forest Light (Contemporary Impressionist Landscape in Watercolor )
Located in Hudson, NY
Forest Light, 2016 (Contemporary Impressionist Landscape in Watercolor ) by Susan Hope Fogel Abstracted landscape watercolor drawi...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Bowling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Note: This work is part of our exhibition Connected by Creativity: WPA Era Works from the Collection of Leata and Edward Beatty Rowan) Watercolor on paper, 7 ¾ x 10 ½ inches unframed, 14 ½ x 16 ½ inches framed, signed, dated, and located lower left as follows: “David McCosh...
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1920s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Bourrée Fantasque #6 Pastel on Paper Mid 20th Century Modern as seen on 'Étoile'
Located in Glenford, NY
"Bourrée Fantasque #1", Pastel on Paper by Artist Francisco Moncion, is a Mid-20th Century fantasy image inspired by George Balanchine's 1949 ballet of the same name for the New York...
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1980s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Pencil

Provence Watercolor of Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct & River Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Provence Watercolor of Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct & River Scene by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper Size: 12.25 x ...
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Late 20th Century French School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Historical Architectural Miniature Watercolor of Bristol Cathedral Gatehouse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historical Architectural Miniature Watercolor of Bristol Cathedral Gatehouse by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measureme...
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20th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

“Flapper Girl”
By Richard Emil Miller
Located in Southampton, NY
Bold and well executed charcoal on archival paper attributed to the American artist, Richard Emil Miller. Signed lower left “Miller”. Consistent with other known signatures of the a...
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1920s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Volcano by Michele Zalopany black and white large scale landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
Executed in black, grey and brown, this monumental charcoal and pastel painting conveys the mythic drama and beauty of an active volcano. Rising in the shape of a wide, low cone, the...
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1980s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Pastel

Pompeii Ruins and Vesuvius - Watercolor 1918
Located in Stockholm, SE
Watercolour with a captivating motif from Pompeii, with Mount Vesuvius just visible in the background and, in the foreground, an interior view from the Casa di Marco Olconio, Pompeii...
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1910s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled #7 - Drawing, Landscape, Abstract, 21st Contemporary
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Untitled #7, 2016 Wax crayon on paper 78 7/10 × 59 1/10 in 200 × 150 cm Signed on reverse Berszán tries to bring forward the moment of the brutal unbinding between “I” and the “oth...
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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Wax Crayon

Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Graphite on Paper Figure Study by Artist Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1951 black and white figure study of a nude male, by artist Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 19" x 12 1/2". Archivally matted to: 24" x 30". Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Es...
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1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite, Paper

Venice Canal Bridge Scene With Flower Boxes And Reflections Original Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Venice Canal Bridge Scene With Flower Boxes And Reflections Original Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 11.25 inches (height) ...
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20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Open & Empty: Silver & Gold Abstract Expressionist Painting with Jewel Tones
Located in Hudson, NY
Gestural abstract expressionist painting on archival paper mounted to panel with gold and silver metallic powders and accents of blue, mauve, and teal enamel paint "Involved and Obsc...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Enamel

Untitled 28 (Polaroid Transfer Drawing of a Reclining Male Nude by Mark Beard)
Located in Hudson, NY
Polaroid transfer drawing of a reclining male nude on Rive BFK paper by Mark Beard 9.5 x 7 inch image size 22 x 15 inch paper size Ed. 5/6, Polaroid Transfer on Rives BFK paper, unfr...
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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Polaroid

Antique French Watercolor Portrait - Profile of Elegance (Woman)
Located in Houston, TX
Graceful watercolor portrait of an elegant auburn haired female in profile, 1912. Signed "Laure" and dated lower right. Over 100 years old. Original vintage one-of-a-kind artwork on...
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1910s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Italian School, 16th Century, Study of figures
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Italian School, 16th Century Studies of Figures Pen and ink on paper, 23 × 24 cm Unsigned A finely executed sheet presenting vigorous figure studies, drawn with assured pen strok...
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16th Century Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 19 x 15.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we hav...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1860's English Botannical Watercolour Drawing Strawberries from a Castle
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, dated 27/8/1860 lower right corner. Title: Red & White Alpines, extensively inscribed lower section. Medium: watercolour drawing on pa...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic

"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

The Red Shoes (Erotic), Ink and Watercolor Painting by George Grosz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: George Grosz, German (1893 - 1959) Title: Sex Scene in Red Shoes (Erotic) Year: circa 1940 Medium: Watercolor, Pen and Ink on Paper, signed Size: 17...
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1940s Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

A Fabulous 1940s Modern Cubist Watercolor of a Seated Female Nude, Sepia Toned
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous, 1940s Modern Cubist Watercolor of a Seated Female Nude Model by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Watercolor and ink on sepia toned paper, dating from...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

House at the Beach, Baja California Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Colors of tropical waters create a light and breezy mood in this figurative landscape watercolor by David Stephens (American, 20th century). Signed lower left, "D. Stephens." Present...
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1990s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

A ca. 1950 Lush Watercolor of a Kneeling Male Bather by Artist Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A ca. 1950 lush watercolor of a kneeling male bather against a Mediteranian backdrop, by artist Andre Delfau. Image size: 10" x 13 3/4". Framed size: 16" x 20". Provenance: Es...
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1950s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

1840's English Watercolor Portrait of a Young Mother Titled Inscribed & Dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Sophia Clifton, aged 33 years, dated January 29th 1841 watercolour on artist paper with wood panel backing, framed framed: 16 x 12 inches painting : 13.5 x 9.5 inches Pro...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Hollyhocks and Roses with Butterfly - 19th Century Still life Watercolor
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a beautiful and highly decorative watercolor painting, featuring a charming garden scene filled with pink and white hollyhocks alongside blooming roses. Nestled among the del...
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Portrait of a Lady - French 19th century art Realist drawing woman covered head
Located in Hagley, England
This is a fine detailed French Naturalistic portrait. Executed on November 2nd 1889 and signed PHL. In good condition. Signed and dated middle right. Provenance. Private collection. ...
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19th Century Naturalistic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Pencil

Balinese Women - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Balinese women is an original contemporary artwork realized in the second half of 20th century. A mixed colored tempera on paper. Hand signed on the lower right margin: "IMD Gronding Peneszanana Ubud...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Tempera

Erotic Drawing n. 17 - 1930s - Marcel Vertès - Ink - Modern
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Drawing n. 17 is an original black China ink drawing on "British" ivory-colored paper. Hand-signed "Vertés" in black China ink on the lower righ...
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1930s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

1929 "Nude with Cubist Sculpture" Charcoal Female Nude Drawing UCBerkeley Artist
Located in Arp, TX
John Bowers Collection Nude With Cubist Sculpture 1929 Charcoal on Paper 18.75"x24.75", unframed Dated in charcoal lower right Came from a portfolio owned by artist John Bowers John was awarded a Master of Fine Arts degree by the University of California, at Berkeley. His collection included pieces by fellow student artists and professors at UC Berkeley including Fred Reichman...
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Early 20th Century Cubist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Attrib. William Bennett (1811-1871) - Watercolour, Red Deer in Richmond Park
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolor landscape depicting red deer in Richmond Park. Presented in a gilt-effect frame with bead course. Inscribed 'Richmond Park in Windsor by Bennett' on the rever...
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Mid-19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Legs & Feet)
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Academic Anatomical Figure Study of Arms, Legs and Feet by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed ink composite figu...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Amate Bark Painting - Harvest Dance with Giant Rabbits
Located in Soquel, CA
Amate Bark Painting - Harvest Dance with Giant Rabbits In this scene, people are carrying baskets to the village, through dense foliage. There are...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Handmade Paper

Italy 1974 Post-Modern Abstract Print Fortunato Depero The Twins
Located in Brescia, IT
This Fortunato Depero wionderful serigraphy is a multiple of 250 specimens printed by the authorization of Museum of Depero in Rovereto (Italy). This i...
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Late 20th Century Futurist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper

Study of a peasant woman.
Located in Paris, FR
Study of an peasant woman. Red pastel. Signed. This work will be recorded in the catalogue raisonné of the work of the artist currently in preparation. ...
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1930s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Mixed Media

Untitled (Young woman seen from the back)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Young woman seen from the back) Sanguine crayon, charcola and watercolor on paper, c. 1910 Signed with the estate stamp, Lugt 5169 lower left corner Provenance: Estate of ...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Colorful Countryside Scene w/ Cypress Trees and Cottage - Vibrant Pastel Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: "Colorful Countryside Scene with Cypress Trees and Cottage" - Vibrant Expressionist Pastel Drawing Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist pape...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel

Andy Warhol original offset drawing inscribed 'Pecan Varieties' (in reverse)
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Andy Warhol (American, 1928 – 1987) Pecans, circa 1956 Ink offset drawing with some pencil detail Inscribed in the reverse ‘Pecan varieties’ (mirror image) Unsigned. Estate of Andy ...
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20th Century Pop Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

Sketch - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch is an original artwork realized in 1970 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper. Not signed. This artwor...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Couple - Original Drawing in Mixed Media - 1940 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Couple is an original drawing in mixed media realized in 1940 ca. by an unknown artist of the XX century. Sheet dimension: 33.5 x 39 cm. In very good conditions with small tearing ...
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1930s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Mixed Media, Tempera, Watercolor

Worker - Watercolor by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Hand signed. Includes a tailor made frame realized by the Artist, 108.5x84.5 cm. Very good condition. Sirio Pellegrini,...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

English School watercolour, A figure by a Scottish castle and loch
Located in Harkstead, GB
A charming scene of a figure by a loch with a ruined castle and homestead in the background by one of Queen Victoria's favourite artists. William Leighton Leitch (1804-1883) Figure ...
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Mid-19th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

" Visage Poisson" Unique prototype
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Visage poisson " circa 1962 . signé Jean Cocteau ( Bon à tirer ) framed : 60 x45 cm image : 46 x32 cm
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1960s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper

Maurice Morel (abbey Morel) - 1908-1991, Abstract composition
By Maurice Morel
Located in PARIS, FR
Maurice MOREL known as Abbé Morel (1908-1991) Untitled, composition in blue, gray and pale pink Mixed media on newsprint Signed on the back 21 x 10 cm frame: 38 × 27.5 cm A spirit...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

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

Fish Money
Located in Zofingen, AG
Fish Money This work was born from the depths of my personal experience—as subtle as smoke, yet as weighty as an inheritance. Once, money felt alien, shameful; to take it was like as...
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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

18th Century Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 18th Century pastel portrait on paper of a bearded gentleman. Presented under glass in a fine period gilded carved wood frame. A cha...
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Late 18th Century Rococo Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Paper

Evening Coastal View Near Nefyn North Wales 1976 Watercolour Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Evening Coastal View Near Nefyn North Wales 1976 Watercolour Seascape By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on board, unframed Size: 10.25 inches (height) x 14 inches...
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20th Century Impressionist 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.

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