Pierre Tetar van Elven

19th Century watercolour painting of Empress Alexandra of Russia

c. 1855

Orientalist Watercolour Painting of a Man Riding a Camel by Alphons Leopold Mielich Austrian, late 19th Century Frame: Height 46cm, wi...

Large watercolour painting depicting Turkish scholars by A. Rosati Italian, Early 20th Century Panel: Height 36cm, width 52cm Frame: Height 72cm, width 89cm, depth 4.5cm This sensational watercolour painting depicts two Turkish scholars, who recline in a typical Orientalist interior as they study and discuss the Quran. The figures are beautifully rendered in a sketched, painterly style that harks back to Impressionism, dressed in bright Orientalist robes with ornate detailing. The two men are imbued with contrasting characters, the left-hand figure engaged and leaning forward in discussion, whilst the right reclines in thought. Their setting is marked with Orientalist signifiers, such as the incense lamp and palm plant in the top right-hand corner. Particularly fine detail has been given to the Persian-style rug, which catches the viewer’s eye with its vibrant hues and repeating geometric motif border. Further geometric designs can be seen on the back wall, which utilises circular and zig-zag mosaic patterning. These motifs are replicated in the beautiful frame. A later addition, the frame complements not only the colour palette of the painting with a bright red base, but also the intricate motifs of the painting with gilt foliate decoration. The painting is by the Italian artist Alberto Rosati...

Set of six Chinese pith paper paintings of butterflies and flowers Chinese, 19th Century Panel: Height 21cm, width 32cm Frame: Height 37cm, width 38.5cm, depth 1.5cm This set of six...

This beautiful view of a Florentine courtyard was painted by A. Marrani, an artist who, in the late 19th Century, painted many views of the Tuscan city. The cortile (‘courtyard’) sho...

This watercolour on paper painting, by the English artist Noel Harry Leaver, depicts a distinctly Middle Eastern or North African urban setting, dominated by a domed mosque. To the ...

Orientalist antique watercolour painting of a woman dressing, A. Fabbi Italian, 19th Century Panel: Height 40cm, width 25cm Frame: Height ...

Unknown Artist (Bowman) (early twentieth century) Girl with Roses Watercolor on paper, 5 x 8 inches Framed: 13 x 16 inches Signed and dated at lower right: “Bowman/.06”

A. Mattolini (Italian, early twentieth century) The Chestnut Vendor Watercolor on paper, 12 3/4 X 9 inches Signed at lower left: “A Mattolini”

DARIUSZ ANISZEWSKI (born in 1972) Polish painter. He graduated from the Art School in Gdynia Orłowo and then studied painting under the guidance of prof. Antoni Fałat and prof. Andrz...

Mariusz Szalajdewicz (b. 1974) Studied at the Faculty of Architecture at Warsaw University of Technology, where he mastered the drawing skill. Architect and urbanist, illustrator. ...

Early 20th century orientalist watercolour on paper by Aiveill, signed bottom right. In art history, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction ...

Early 20th century orientalist watercolour on paper by Aiveill, signed bottom right. In art history, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction ...