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Style: Post-War
Abstract Scroll, Large Scale Mixed Media Watercolor Assemblage w Handmade Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique large scale mixed media assemblage featuring a three dimensional, textured handmade paper scroll unfurling to reveal an abstract expressionist watercolor painting with gold ac...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Felt, Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper
The Forest
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Alexander Calder. "The Forest" is a Post-War abstract painting, gouache and ink on paper in bold colors of reds, blacks, yellows, and blues by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is signed lower right, "Calder 72...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper II (1987)
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper II (1987)
Robert Azensky Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this gorgeous example of 1980...
Category
1980s Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pencil
Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper I (1987)
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper I (1987)
Example of 1980s vintage Latin American School abstract expressionist art of a minimalist portrait by California-based La...
Category
1980s Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Pencil
Tornado in Space
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A drawing by Alexander Calder. "Tornado in Space" is a Post-War abstract drawing, ink on paper in black and white by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is s...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
"Bathing Nude II" Watercolor Painting 24" x 17" inch (1959) by Kawkab Youssef
Located in Culver City, CA
"Bathing Nude II" Watercolor Painting 24" x 17" inch (1959) by Kawkab Youssef
Signed and dated 1959
A short history of Kawkab Youssef El-Assal:
With...
Category
20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Dune I" Watercolor on Paper Painting 10" x 12" in (1977) by Inji Efflatoun
Located in Culver City, CA
"Dune I" Watercolor on Paper Painting 10" x 12" in (1977) by Inji Efflatoun
signed & dated
Inji Eflatoun pursued free studies in art. Since 1942, she has participated in the exhibi...
Category
20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Watercolor
"Robed Woman" Watercolor Painting 24" x 16" inch (1959) by Kawkab Youssef
Located in Culver City, CA
"Robed Woman" Watercolor Painting 24" x 16" inch (1959) by Kawkab Youssef
Signed and dated 1959
A short history of Kawkab Youssef El-Assal:
With a s...
Category
20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Seated Prisoner VI" Pencil on Paper Drawing 7.5" x 11" in by Inji Efflatoun
Located in Culver City, CA
"Seated Prisoner VI" Pencil on Paper Drawing 7.5" x 11" in by Inji Efflatoun
Stamped
From the "Prison Period"
After transformative incident, Inji’s resolve to play a leading role ...
Category
20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Pencil
"Upper Egypt Musician" Figurative Drawing 13 x 9 in (c. 1970) by Inji Efflatoun
Located in Culver City, CA
"Upper Egypt Musician" Figurative Drawing 13 x 9 in (c. 1970) by Inji Efflatoun
Stamped
Unique work.
Inji Eflatoun pursued free studies in art. Since 19...
Category
20th Century Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Pencil
Launching Station #1
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A color pencil and pigment work on paper by Post War artist Dennis Oppenheim. Signed lower right, "Dennis Oppenheim 1981".
Provenance:
General Electric Corporate Collection;
Hea...
Category
1980s Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil, Paper, Pigment
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Lyric Suite (D65-2568)
Located in New York, NY
Robert Motherwell
Lyric Suite (D65-2568), 1965
Gouache and ink on paper
9h x 11w in
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1960s Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
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Untitled
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Phenomena Glide Prism
By Paul Jenkins
Located in New York, NY
Paul Jenkins
Phenomena Glide Prism, 1988
watercolor on paper
22.50h x 15w in
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1990s Post-War Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
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Woman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Pastel Sketch on Paper
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