Unframed Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

It Smelled Like Earth and was Cold to the Touch Ink and oil pastel on paper

Ballerina - original unique female drawing. Part of my Blue Nude series, inspired by Matisse. Ultramarine tempera on paper. Shipped rolled in a tube, directly from the artist's studi...

Watercolor on paper Most probably related to the artist's creation of images surrounding Haggadah (Passover) which he started in 1930 and finished with the publication of his book in...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: E...

Wilhelm Trübner (1851 Heidelberg - 1917 Karlsruhe), Female Nude Sitting on a Sofa, around 1900. Pencil drawing, 32.5 x 48.5 cm, monogrammed “W.T.” lower left and inscribed on the rev...

Figure of Woman is an original Modern Artwork realized by Pericle Fazzini (Grottammare, 4 May 1913 - Rome, 4 December 1987) in 1949. Original drawing in china ink on paper. Hand-...

Portrait is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower, with another drawing on the rear. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924...

Contemporary acrylic painting on paper by Polish artist Wlodzimierz Karczmarzyk. Artwork depicts achitecture of basilica of St Mark in Venice, Italy. Artwork's style is sketch-like b...

This set of drawings has been like a Covid-19 diary of one woman and her domestic realm. Simone de Beauvoir, the century's most iconic feminist scholar, called the burden of women's ...

Creature is an ink drawing realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16,...

SILHOUETTE - This artwork on paper captures a sense of understated glamour. The blending of a textile texture and delicate gold detailing around the waist creates a refined and elega...

This set of drawings has been like a Covid-19 diary of one woman and her domestic realm. Simone de Beauvoir, the century's most iconic feminist scholar, called the burden of women's ...

Mark di Suvero To England with Love, ca. 1992 Graphite and marker Signed and inscribed in marker Unique Measurements: Matting: 12.25 inches vertical by 13 Artwork: 8.75 inches by 13 ...

The Camp Fire Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) signed original watercolor painting on board, unframed size: 10.75 x 15 inches co...

This layered paper and drawing collage titled "House Studies Series II" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of paper, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. Through a...

This set of drawings has been like a Covid-19 diary of one woman and her domestic realm. Simone de Beauvoir, the century's most iconic feminist scholar, called the burden of women's ...

Life Drawing II - Figurative Female Nude in Pen on Paper Stylized figurative drawing by unknown artist "Ting" (20th Century). A woman stands leaning on a pedestal, her back to the v...

This art print on paper features a strong yet minimalist figurative composition. A blend of detailed and expressive pencil work balances the contrast between dark and light. The art ...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin Strathmore paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenanc...

Landscape is a modern artwork realized by a French Artist in the Early 20th Century. Watercolor drawings. Good conditions.

Original watercolor on archival paper attributed to the hand of Coulton Waugh. Purchased along with a second signed piece of artwork by the artist. See listing titled “Cupid”. Circa 1950. Condition is very good. Several tiny mild areas of staining right and left corners bottom covered by matting. Recently professionally matted.. Unframed. Provenance: A Pennsylvania estate. Coulton Waugh was born in 1896 in Cornwall, England. He was an American visual artist, son of maritime painter Frederick Judd Waugh, and his grandfather was the Philadelphia portrait...

Woman is an original drawing in pencil, ink and watercolor realized by Cesare Bentivoglio in 1920s. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted throu...

Studies of Figures is a pencil drawing on cream-colored paper, realized by the artist Pierre Segogne. Hand-signed on the lower left. The state of preservation is good.

This set of drawings has been like a Covid-19 diary of one woman and her domestic realm. Simone de Beauvoir, the century's most iconic feminist scholar, called the burden of women's ...

The Cat is an original drawing in pen on ivory-colored paper, realized by Marie Paulette Lagosse (1921-1996). Hand-signed on the lower right in pen. The state of preservation of t...

Outside French Bar by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) signed pencil on artist paper, unframed painting : 6.25 x 9.5 inches stamped verso provenance: artists estate, France condition: ...

"Siesta", 100x70cm / 39x27.5in Nude in Interior, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Florida, US. Check 1st Dibs offer FREESHIP coupon for items over $500. "Siesta" is a serene and visually arresting addition to the "Nude in Interior" series. It conveys a quiet intimacy and relaxation, perfectly encapsulated in its title. The reclining female figure, with legs elegantly extended upward, creates a sense of balance between stillness and subtle energy. The interplay of ultramarine tempera and the warm-toned paper once again demonstrates the artist’s ability to use limited color palettes to great emotional and visual effect. The ochre-like background provides a sunlit, tranquil atmosphere that pairs beautifully with the cool, calm energy of the ultramarine tempera. The artist’s choice of medium emphasizes contrast while imbuing the piece with a harmonious duality—warmth in the environment and coolness in the figure. The fluidity of the brushstrokes aligns with the theme of relaxation, while the vertical drips lend a dreamlike quality, as if the figure is melting into her surroundings. The looser strokes in the background contrast with the more defined lines of the figure, highlighting her as the focal point. The unconventional reclining pose, with legs extended upward, adds visual interest and a sense of lightheartedness to the piece. It suggests a playful yet completely relaxed moment, as though the figure is unwinding and stretching in the midst of a private, comfortable setting. The verticality of the legs and the drips juxtaposes with the horizontal lines in the background, creating a sense of structure and stability. This geometric balance anchors the composition and enhances the overall sense of calm. The artist has included abstract horizontal strokes in the background, reminiscent of blinds or a window. These subtle details suggest an interior space filled with sunlight and add depth without detracting from the figure’s prominence. The title, "Siesta," reinforces the narrative of rest and tranquility. The figure’s pose is unapologetically casual and unguarded, evoking the vulnerability and freedom found in moments of private repose. While other works in the series explore themes of introspection, passion, or desire, this piece focuses purely on physical and emotional relaxation. It offers a more subdued, meditative perspective, providing variety to the series while maintaining its stylistic coherence. The reclining nude is a recurring motif in art history, seen in works by Titian, Ingres, and Modigliani. However, this piece’s contemporary execution—fluid, minimalist, and abstracted—ties it more closely to modernist traditions, particularly the gestural energy of Egon Schiele or Matisse’s reclining nudes. The artist’s decision to leave much of the environment abstract enhances the piece’s timeless quality. The figure feels anchored in both a specific space (suggested by the window-like strokes) and an almost dreamlike, universal realm. "Siesta" is a masterful exploration of rest and serenity, demonstrating the artist’s ability to convey mood through form, color, and composition. The elegant simplicity of the figure, combined with the abstracted interior elements, invites the viewer to share in this peaceful moment. Its balance of gestural abstraction and classical themes makes it both timeless and distinctly modern. This piece is a beautiful representation of intimacy, calm, and the universal human experience of seeking rest. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

Egyptian Queen is an artwork realized by an unknown in mid-20th Century. Tempera on Papyrus. 77 x 51 cm ; 94 x 48 cm with frame. Good conditions!

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Splash', 2024 acrylic, ink and watercolor on paper 25.6 x 37.8 in. (65 x 96 cm.) Hand-signed by author _____________________________________________...

Franz Liszt in Concert is an artwork realized by an unknown german school during the late 19th century. Ink and watercolor on paper. White passepartout. The artwork is glued to a ...

7e Hussards is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. Hand-signed. T...

Portrait is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1935. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little Yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...

Birds is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in mid 20th century. Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-R...

Darling gouache and pencil sketch of a feminine stage costume complete with matching bonnet for a Paris theater by Willie & Co., circa 1930. Original artwork on paper displayed on a...

George Bissill (1896-1973) View through the village Watercolour 26 x 21 cm Born in 1896, George Bissill was a British miner, painter and furniture designer. Raised in the mining v...

The Discovery is an original drawing in Watercolor, realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good condition except for consumed margins. The artwork is depicted s...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Looking at a different sun', 2024 acrylic, ink and watercolor on paper 25.6 x 37.8 in. (65 x 96 cm.) Hand-signed by author _________________________...

Female Figure is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in pencil on paper. Good conditions but a...

Landscape is a drawing realized by André Léveillé (1880-1962) in the early 20th Century. Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Good conditions with slight foxing. The artwork is reali...

Stately portrait of George Arliss by Ivan Opffer (Danish, 1897-1980). Mr. Arliss is depicted wearing his signature monocle, looking directly at the viewer. Although this piece appears to be done rapidly, there is a clear confidence in Opffer's work - he was an accomplished portrait artist - and the resemblance to the subject is unmistakable. George Arliss (born Augustus George Andrews; 10 April 1868 – 5 February 1946) was an English actor, author, playwright, and filmmaker who found success in the United States. He was the first British actor to win an Academy Award – which he won for his performance as Victorian-era British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli in Disraeli (1929) – as well as the earliest-born actor to win the honour. He specialized in successful biopics, such as Disraeli, Voltaire (1933), and Cardinal Richelieu (1935), as well as light comedies, which included The Millionaire (1931) and A Successful Calamity (1932). Signed and dated "Ivan Opffer 1934" in the lower right. Titled "Mr. Arliss" in the lower left. Presented in a new off-white mat with foamcore backing. Mat size: 22"H x 16"W Art size: 17.5"H x 12"W Ivan Opffer (Danish, 1897-1980) was born in Nyborg, Denmark, on June 4, 1897, to a family of Danish scholars and journalists. His brother was Emil Opffer, a Danish merchant seaman and journalist who was known for his relationship with American writer Hart Crane. Ivan was raised in Mexico City and New York, where his anarchist father was the editor of a radical Danish-language newspaper. His involvement in painting and drawing began at an early age. At a summer workshop, he met and studied drawing with Winslow Homer, then went on to study at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League of New York. When the US entered World War I, Opffer was one of the members of the American Army Camouflage Corps, headed by Homer Saint-Gaudens (whose mother was a relative of Winslow Homer), the son of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. As a camoufleur, Opffer served with other artists and architects, some of whom became well-known, including Barry Faulkner, Sherry Edmundson Fry, Kimon Nicolaides, Robert Lawson, Abraham Rattner, Kerr Eby, and others. It was this same unit, while still in training in at Camp American University in Washington DC, that launched a camp newspaper called The Camoufleur. Only three issues were published before the unit’s deployment to France in late 1917. In the October 31 issue, a satirical portrait by Opffer of Homer Saint-Gaudens (titled “Our Boss”) was published on page 5. After the war, Opffer returned to New York, where he became known for his caricatures of leading Modern writers, among them James Joyce, Edgar Lee Masters, Siegfried Sassoon, George Bernard Shaw, Carl Sandburg, G.K. Chesterton, and Thomas Mann. In the years between the wars, Opffer married Betty à Beckett Chomley, and settled in Paris, where he was a student at the Academie Julliard. He also lived in London and Copenhagen, where his drawings were frequently published in newspapers and magazines. With the outbreak of World War II, he and his family returned to New York and lived in Greenwich Village. Among his friends in that era were William Butler Yeats, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald...

French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on paper size: 12 x 14 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the artists ateli...

Sketches is a drawing artwork realized by Alexandre Lagrant in the early 20th Century Pencil and ink drawing on paper. The state of preservation is good with some foxing, folding, ...

Countryside is an original painting in watercolor by an anonymous French artist of the XX century. The state of preservation is good and aged with signs of time on it, with two small...

Tang-Wei Hsu (1980 born in Changhua, Taiwan) obtained a BA in Architecture at the Shih Chien University and finished an MFA in Visual Arts at the Tainan National University of the Ar...

Figures is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Monogrammed. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...

Brush and brown ink and wash with graphite on cream wove paper, 6 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (165 x 232mm). Inscribed "Fahlerant, No. 9754, Paisaje--Orillas de un lago" in ink on the verso. ...

Elmer Pirson (1988-1935). Color pencil and paint on paper. Sheet measures 10.5 x 14 inches. Unframed and unmounted. Estate stamp on verso. Excellent condition. An American Illustrator and painter, Elmer William Pirson was born in 1888 in New York. Artistically, he is known to have studied under George Bridgman and James Earle Fraser...

IIsabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative tak...

The Garden Of Eden is a Drawing in watercolor and pencil on ivory-colored paper realized by Gustave Bourgogne in the early 20th century. Good conditions. The artwork has represente...

This drawing is part of our exhibition Charles Goeller: A Wistful Loneliness. Crayon on paper, 11 ½ x 9 inches (image), 14 x 11 inches (sheet), Signed...

Artist: Mkrtich Sarkisyan (Mcho) Work: Original Drawing, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Ink on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Abstract Figurative Subject: Stream Size: 11" x 14"...

This set of drawings has been like a Covid-19 diary of one woman and her domestic realm. Simone de Beauvoir, the century's most iconic feminist scholar, called the burden of women's ...

Original mixed media work on paper by Adam Baranello. Mixed media, acrylic, spray paint on canvas. Size 17 x 14 in. Offered unframed. Ships rolled Multidisciplinary artist Adam Ba...

Gouache on paper Ilia Balavadze is a Georgian artist born in 1968 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. From 1987 to 1993, he studied the painting at the Tbilisi State Academy of...

Woman is an pencil drawing on paper, realized by an Anonymous artist, in the early 20th century. Good conditions with consumed margins. The artwork represented the drawing of a wom...

Landscape is an original drawing in Pencil on paper realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. Good Conditions but aged. The artwork is depicted through free strok...

Chateau fort is an original pencil drawing on paper by Horace Vernet realized in XIX century. Certified by Paul Proutè. Very good conditions, except for a very little rip on the lef...

Signed to the lower right. On watercolor paper.

Prends Vite is an original watercolored etching realized in the first quarter of the 19th century by the French artist Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755 – 1832). The artwork is t...