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Period: 19th Century
After A. C. Lovett (fl.1880-1900)- Framed Watercolour, Skinner's Horse Regiment
Located in Corsham, GB
The 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinners Horse), pictured here in their distinctive yellow uniform. This watercolour is based on a series of paintings by A.C Lovett illustrating the Armies of India. The Navy uniform...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Pauline and Severus (Illustration for the Part II, Scene II of Polyeucte)
Located in Paris, IDF
Albert MAIGNAN
(Beaumont-sur-Sarthe, 1845 – Saint-Prix, 1908)
Pauline and Severus (Illustration for the Part II, Scene II of Polyeucte)
Ink, grey wash
Signed lower left
51 x 35 cm
Exhibition: French Watercolour Society, 11th exhibition, Galerie Georges Petit, 8, rue de Sèze, Paris. Catalogue number: 125
This classic drawing but tinted with symbolism is an excellent example of the talents of illustrator of Albert Maignan, a facet of his art that he developed significantly from 1883.
It is one of five watercolours in “black ivory” created by Maignan to illustrate the Polyeucte from Cornelius, a book specially published by Mame Editions (for which Maignan worked a lot) for the Universal Exhibition of 1889. These watercolours were exhibited in 1889 at the famous Galerie Georges Petit (which hosted the 11th exhibition of the French Water Color Society) under No. 124/125/126/127/128 (Maignan exposed another illustrative drawing for “Boileau” under No. 129).
Each drawing illustrating an episode of all five acts of the tragedy.
Our work represents the moment when Pauline (daughter of Felix, Roman senator and governor of the province of Armenia) regains his former suitor Severus (a noble Roman general) and explains that she is now married to Polyeucte (a lord of Armenia) and she can see him again. The scene is set in a garden with a small temple of Vesta, where Pauline has filed an offering; the Pauline confidante named Stratonice, stands at his side, while Severus was accompanied by his servant Fabian. The drawing is captioned by Pauline words to Severus: “Yes I love Severus, and not doing as an excuse”
The book was printed in 800 copies, containing compositions from Maignan etched by Emile Boivin...
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French School 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
K.K - Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour, View Over the Estuary
By K.K.
Located in Corsham, GB
A picturesque coastal watercolour of a view over a Devonshire estuary, with figures. Initialled K.K and dated to the lower right hand corner. Well presented in a gilt effect frame an...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Watercolour - A Horse Walks into a Pub
Located in Corsham, GB
A 19th century study of a slightly inebriated young man sitting on his horse outside a pub. His friend sits on a bench and the barmaid can be seen in the doorway. With graphite detai...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - Wash Day
Located in Corsham, GB
Caught in fine watercolour, is this late 19th century study of two maids washing sheets in the warm summer sun. The artist has illegibly signed to the lower left and the genre scene ...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed 19th Century Watercolour - A Toast in the Tavern
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely executed genre scene from the 19th century, depicting a small gathering of merry men in a quiet tavern. A single figure has a glass raised in the centre of the scene as the tavern girl...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
P. B - 1881 Watercolour, Boats Heading To Shore
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th Century nautical scene, showing boats returning to shore as storm clouds gather over a small coastal town in the dista...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Convent interior
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippolyte Victor Valentin SEBRON
(Caudebec-en-Caux, 1801 – Paris, 1879)
Convent interior
Ink, pen and wash
Signed and dated lower left
27,5 x 20 cm
1839
Pupil of Daguerre from the age of 29, Sebron entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the teaching of Cogniet. He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1831 and 1878.
First employed in the painting of dioramas, he then produced numerous paintings, particularly interiors of churches...
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French School 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
Antique 19th Century Realism Orientalist Watercolor Paper on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Arabian Charger Seller" by Antonio Rivas (Spanish, 1845-1911) stands as an exquisite example of Orientalism, a 19th-century artistic movement that sought to depict the rich and diverse cultures of the East. Rivas, a master of his craft, delves into this genre with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to authenticity that brings the scene to life.
In this antique watercolor on paper...
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Realist 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Board, Laid Paper
Felician Myrbach (1853-1940) The Musketeers, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Felician Myrbach (1853-1940)
The Musketeers
bears the monogram "M" on the lower left
Ink and pencil on paper
26,7 x 23,7 cm
in good condition,
In a mod...
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Art Nouveau 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Draught Players Large Interior Genre Scene 19 century Irish Watercolor Painting
By Erskine Nicol RSA ARA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting is titled “Paddy’s Dilemma" by Erskine Nicol (Erskine Nicol RSA ARA, 1825 – 1904), Irishman. Detailed and richly decorated in objects picture of a cozy interior takes us str...
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Realist 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
A.H. - 1885 Watercolour, Boats at Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric watercolour painting, depicting a sea view with several boats and figures. Monogrammed and dated to the main central boat. Well-presented in a double card mount and in...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Watercolour - Figures Mourning
Located in Corsham, GB
A watercolour study of a disarrayed interior with a group of figures sat in mourning whilst a dog sits peacefully below. Around the room we can see small still lives such as jugs, fl...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Conversing by the Cottage
Located in Corsham, GB
This characterful 19th century genre scene depicts a family conversing outside an estate cottage. The watercolour has been painted en-grisaille. Presented in a plain black frame with...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
18th to 19th Century "Art Presentation" Old Master Drawing
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th Century "Art Presentation" Old Master Drawing
Remarkable old master pen, ink and wash drawing of an art presentation
Dimensions 14" wide x 8.5" high
The lightly distr...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Mid 19th Century Watercolour - The Dispute
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mid 19th Century watercolour scene with wonderful narrative. The scene is set inside a run down barn in which an old man and woman appear to b...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Boatman - Drawing - Late 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
The Boatman is a drawing realized by an anonymous in the late 19th century.
Pencil on paper.
Good condition.
Beautiful drawing with soft pencil strokes.
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Modern 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
"Two Warriors on Horseback, Foot Soldier, and Civilians, " Persian Book Page
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Two Warriors on Horseback, Foot Soldier, and Civilians" is an original gold and tempera painting by an unknown Persian artist from the late 19th ...
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Rajput 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Watercolour - Sailing Over Rocky Waves
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour and gouache study of a milkmaid and her cow in a dark barn. On the left we can see a small still life with basket and bottles. Well presented in a white moun...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
William Henry Harford (1840-1917) - Framed Watercolour, Fisherman Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolor seascape by William Harford, depicting fisherman gathered on rocks by the beach. A castle is just visible in the background, high up on a cliff. Signed in graphite ...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Notre-Dame de Paris. Paper, watercolor, 26.5x18 cm
By Edward Nevil
Located in Riga, LV
Edward Nevil ( 1813 – 1901 )
Notre-Dame de Paris. Paper, watercolor, 26.5x18 cm
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Realist 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Christening
Located in Corsham, GB
A very finely wrought charcoal drawing of a christening in a Catholic church. The interior of the church is filled with an atmospheric darkness which contrasts with the luminosity of...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Charcoal
Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and decorate their homes - the vivid scenes backing the screens added life and color to a room. This 19th-century painting is delicately brushed of gouache and ink on fabric and was originally part of a set of eight backing a wooden screen in northern China.
The figure depicted is one of the mythical Eight Immortals of Taoism. Said to have attained immortality through their studies of the natural world, each of the Eight Immortals represents a different condition in life and together they impart a blessing of prosperity and longevity. Depicted here is immortal Lan Caihe, the patron saint of florists and gardeners. Standing atop a lotus leaf in open water, they hold a gardening hoe in one hand and a basket for flowers...
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Qing 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Fabric, Ink, Pigment
Henry Barlow Carter (1804-1868) - Framed Watercolour, Waves at Whitby
Located in Corsham, GB
Sea birds can be seen circulating above two uneasy boats navigating their way out of Whitby harbour. Inscribed in pen to the lower left. The watercolour has been well presented in a ...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
George L. Harrison (1855-1925) - Framed 1888 Watercolour, At the Cottage Door
Located in Corsham, GB
This wonderful watercolour study by George L. Harrison (1855-1925), depicts two Dutch women conversing on the doorstep of a thatched cottage with chickens pecking in the foreground. ...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Naive Early 19th Century Watercolour - Harbour Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A watercolour of a picturesque harbour scene. A coach and horses can be seen in the water, delivering or collecting passengers from the ship. The figu...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed c.1840 Watercolour - Portrait of Two Young Boys
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine mid 19th century watercolour study of two young boys ,dressed in fine gowns and Scottish tartan. Well presented in an cream oval mount and gilt effect frame. Unsigned. On...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Male Nude / - The Drama of the Nude -
Located in Berlin, DE
Johann Heinrich Meil (1730 Gotha - 1820 Berlin), Male Nude, 1807. White heightened, occasionally wiped charcoal drawing on brownish paper, 51 cm x 39.5 cm, signed “J.[ohann] H.[einri...
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Rococo 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Auguste Gardanne (1840-1890) Carriages and horses, War of 1870, double sided
Located in Paris, FR
Auguste Gardanne (circa 1840- circa 1890)
Carriages and horses during the franco-prussian war of 1870
Pencil and watercolor on paper
On the reverse Studies of horses
Pencil and water...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
19th century ink drawing seated female figure with book sketch signed
By Hannah de Rothschild
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The New Year" is a pen and ink on paper portrait signed by Hannah de Rothschild. A girl sits quietly in a corner with a cap. Her focus is on a book in her lap, she is about to rip a...
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Victorian 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
R. Mackintosh - 1860 Watercolour, Mother and Daughter
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful watercolour study depicts a mother and daughter and in hand on a country path. Both figures looks down to the small dog in front of them as the child gently reaches o...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
George Lothian Hall (1825-1888) - 1861 Watercolour, View of the Cliffs
By George Lothian Hall
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour painting with gouache highlights by the British artist George Lothian Hall. The scene depicts a view from the cliffs with figures and sheep in the distance. Signed...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Chinese Lunar New Year Painted Scroll
Located in Chicago, IL
In celebration of the lunar new year festival, it was traditional all over China to hang special decorations. In a city called Wuqiang, local artists made lacquer scroll paintings laden with symbolism. This framed and finely rendered 19th century folk painting from Wuqiang features an imperial court official and his family dressed in their best silks. The young boy is dressed in a wonderfully patterned yellow robe to offer Shou Xing...
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Qing 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Lacquer, Paper, Pigment
Naturalistic Watercolor European Harbor Scene
Located in Houston, TX
Naturalistic European harbor scene with boats and figures preparing the boats of sailing. The work is signed and dated by the artist in the bottom corner. The paper comes with a blac...
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Naturalistic 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Blustery Harbour
Located in Corsham, GB
A well presented watercolour painting, depicting a blustery and unsteady day in the harbour. Waves have been captured by the artist crashing against coastal homes...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Half-length portrait of a Pharisee - In the shadow of betrayal -
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermann Prell (1854 Leipzig - 1922 Dresden-Loschwitz). Half-length portrait of a Pharisee, 1885. Sketch for the right-hand figure in the painting Judas Iscariot, 1886. Pencil drawing heightened with opaque white and black chalk on beige-grey wove paper (papier vélin), 34 x 27.8 cm (visible size), 52 x 45 cm (mount), signed, dated and inscribed "H. PRELL 1885 zu 'Judas'".
Minor browning, collection stamp on the reverse.
- In the shadow of betrayal -
About the artwork
This painting is the sketch for the head of the Pharisee offering the coins to Judas in one of Herrmann Prell's major works, the painting Betrayal of Judas, completed in 1886. The painting belongs to the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden and is illustrated in Adolf Rosenberg: Prell, Bielefeld and Leipzig 1901, p. 21 (Fig. 19). It is especially highlighted in Thieme-Becker (vol. 27, p. 376).
Hermann Prell, Betrayal of Judas, 1886
The monumental head, which fills the picture and is distinguished by its ornamented robe, is almost a lost profile, which in the executed painting is justified by the Pharisee's turning towards Judas. Despite the fact that the sitter withdraws from the viewer by turning away, it was necessary to artistically elaborate the motivation for the purchase of one of Christ's disciples, which is why the drawing focuses on the expression of the face, while the 'accessories' are treated in a more summary manner.
In characterising the face, Hermann Prell performs a balancing act: since the Pharisee, despite his destructive actions, is an actor in the history of salvation, the head must show a dignity appropriate to the event, but at the same time the physiognomy must also bear witness to the scheming attitude that led to the betrayal. To solve this dilemma, Prell draws on the traditional depictions of the heads of the apostles, shading the face to indicate the obdurate darkness of the spirit and moving the base of the nose slightly upwards while the mouth falls away, thus giving a physiognomic expression to the motivation of the action. The fatal drama of the betrayal is expressed in the monumentalisation of the head and in the thunderous white highlights that contrast with the darkness of the chalk.
As a study, considered by the artist to be a work in itself, this drawing reveals the pictorial problems and brainstorming of monumental painting.
About the artist
In 1872 Prell, who was one of the most important exponents of monumental painting of his time, began studying painting with Theodor Grosse at the Dresden Academy of Art and continued with Carl Gussow at the Berlin Academy in 1876. Hans von Marées taught him in Rome in 1878. More influential on his work, however, were Arnold Böcklin and Max Klinger, with whom Prell had been friends since his student days and with whom he worked together on several occasions.
Prell's first major work, which established his reputation as a monumental painter, were the frescoes in the banqueting hall of the Architektenhaus in Berlin in 1881/82, commissioned by the state and depicting the different periods of architecture. Prell then went to Italy for two years to study fresco painting. Other major commissions followed. These included monumental frescoes in the town halls of Worms (1884), Hildesheim (1882-92), Gdansk (1895) and Dresden, the staircase of the Silesian Museum of Fine Arts in Breslau (1893/94), the throne room of the German Embassy in Rome (1896-99) and the staircase of the Albertinum in Dresden (1900-1904).
From 1886 Prell taught at the academy of arts in Berlin and in 1892 he was appointed professor at the academy of arts in Dresden. His students included Osmar Schindler and Hans Unger...
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Realist 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
After George Morland - 1847 Watercolour, Selling Fish
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming watercolour scene is after George Moorland's original oil painting depicting a woman trying to sell fish to a man on horseback. A small terrier dog looks at the array o...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
James Aumonier (1832-1911) - Signed and dated 1865 Watercolour, Child's Play
By James Aumonier
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour scene of a young girl playing with her doll amongst the wooden landscape. Signed and dated to the lower left and presented in a card mount and simple gilt fram...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Late 19th Century Watercolour - Breaking the Journey
Located in Corsham, GB
A view of a family pausing on their travels to take a drink of water. Presented in a white mount with gold detailing and a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. Monogrammed to the low...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Windsor Castle and Eton College with Punting Scholars, 19th Century drawing
Located in London, GB
S.R.E
Windsor Castle and Eton College with a Punt of Scholars Beforehand
Pencil drawing
25 x 42 cm
Signed and dated to the bottom right.
Nineteenth-century pencil drawing of Wind...
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Realist 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Alesandro Sani " A Gift to the Pope "
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century
Alesandro Sani " A Gift to the Pope " Done in Watercolor
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
French Drawing - Everyday Life
Located in Houston, TX
Playful one-of-a-kind pencil sketch of various 18th century figures going about their daily activities, circa 1850.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold bo...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
French Drawing - Figure Study
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely one-of-a-kind pencil and watercolor sketch of various figures and a work horse, circa 1850.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival pl...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Peter Petersen Toft (1825-1901) -Mid 19th Century Watercolour, The Coast Of Sark
By Peter Petersen Toft
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite mid 19th Century watercolour coastal scene by the skilled Danish painter, Peter Peterson Toft. The landscape is the impressive coastline of the island of Sark, one of th...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Attrib. Walter Williams (1834-1906) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Plymouth
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished watercolour painting attributed to the English landscape painter Walter Williams. The scene depicts a sea view from the cliffs in Plymouth with a figure. Location ins...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Andrew Scott Rankin (1868-1942) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Spinning Wheel
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour en grisaille depicting a rustic cottage scene. An elderly woman spins wool on her spinning wheel to the right of the composition while her little cat warms itself ...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Attrib. Charles Sim Mottram (fl.1876-1919) - 1878 Watercolour, Quiet Coast
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate late 19th century watercolour depicting a quiet coastal scene. A small town is nestled into the hillside close to the bay and two figures walk to...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
W.P. - 1870 Watercolour, Cavaliers and Roundheads
Located in Corsham, GB
A dynamic battle scene in a forest in the English Civil War (1642-1651). A Royalist (Cavalier) shoots a Parliamentarian (Roundhead) soldier while another foe approaches from behind, ...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Children on the Beach
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour study of two young children hand in hand. They appear to be brother and sister. The young boy holds a large fishing net as he wades through the shallow waters of t...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Attributed to Eugène Lami (1800-1890) A Maid feeding rabbits, Watercolor
By Eugène Louis Lami
Located in Paris, FR
Attributed to Eugène Lami (1800-1890)
A maid feeding rabbits
Watercolor on paper
Bears a monogramm E L on the lower right
12.5 x 12.5 cm
In good condition, some foxings in the uppe...
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Academic 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Two Miniatures and text from the "Legend of Phra Malai"
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unknown Artist, Thailand, 19th century
Two Miniatures and text from the "Legend of Phra Malai"
Ink and color on paper, c, 1900
Unsigned as usual
Script: Aksar Chrieng or Khmer These texts are written in Khom script, a variant of Khmer script often used in Central Thai religious manuscripts.
Phra Malai was a Budhist monk whose meditations permitted him to travel to heaven and hell.
Condition: Good, with minor staining to text
Sight (window) size: 11-1/8 x 27 inches
Frame size: 19-3/4 x 35 x 3/4 inches
Framed in solid cherry wood with archival, acid free materials
The legend of Phra Malai, a Buddhist monk of the Theravada tradition said to have attained supernatural powers through his accumulated merit and meditation, is the main text in this 19th-century Thai samut khoi (folding book) held in the Thai, Lao, and Cambodian Collections of the British Library. Phra Malai figures prominently in Thai art...
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Other Art Style 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pigment
"Three Men with Horse & Building, " Tempera Page by Persian artist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Three Men with Horse & Building" is an original tempera painting by an unknown Persian artist from the late 19th century. It features a number of figu...
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Rajput 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera
English School, circa 1959, 'The Hampton Court paper chase'
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
English School, Circa 1859
The Hampton Court Paper Chase
Pen and ink
Dated ‘nov. 2.6.4/59’ (lower right)
5.1/4 x 7 in. (13.3 x 17.8 cm.)
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English School 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
Louis Charles Auguste Couder (1789-1873) The Widower and the Orphan, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Charles Auguste Couder (1789-1873)
The Widower and the Orphan
Lead pencil on paper
29 x 20 cm
In good condition: some superficial creases, diffuse foxings
Framed (losses, ...
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Academic 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
19th Century French Graphite Drawing "New Year Baby" With Basket of Fruit C.1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th Century French Graphite "New Year Baby" With Basket of Fruit C.1820
Charming antique pencil drawing
The baby with a basket of fruit...
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Georges Scott (1873-1943) Portrait of Jules Lagorio 1893, signed drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Scott (1873-1943)
Portrait of Jules Lagorio 1893,
signed, dated and annotated on the right : "A monsieur Jules Lagorio, Souvenir de notre excursion à l'Estaque 12 mai 1893"
Pencil on paper
24 x 22 cm
In fair condition : an horizontal crease in the middle of the shhet, stains ans other creases, trace of the mount (see photographs please)
In its original vintage framing : 33 x 30 cm
If not in perfect condition, this intimate portrait by the young artist is really intersting and charming.
The mention of it as a souvenir of an excursion to l'Estaque is interesting too. L'Estaque, near Marseille was a famous place for painters of the time such as Cezanne, Braque and Renoir who painted there the sea and shores. The young Georges Scott wanted to keep the souvenir of the excursion with his friend, but we have to think of the place by the gaze of the model contemplating it.
Georges Scott, or Scott de Plagnolle (his full name wasGeorges Bertin Scott de Plagnolle ), was born on June 10 1873 in Paris, he was a painter and illustrator.
He studied at the Alsatian School in Paris, where he drew a lot: “I have always drawn […]. My father was a painter and illustrator. I was born in a workshop ”. Fatherless in 1884, he studied at the Beaux-Arts, then was one of the pupils of Édouard Detaille, he was a member of French artists outside the competition in 1897.
Painter and illustrator, he worked for various periodicals, including Cocorico and L'Illustration where his first drawing was published on March 19, 1892 (“La catastrophe d'Anderlues”).
In 1911, the Minister of War Adolphe Messimy asked Scott and Detaille for studies to renovate the uniforms of the French Army: if their projects were not adopted, some were published in newspapers such as L'Illustration in March 1912 he covered as a war correspondent for the newspaper the First Balkan War, with the Bulgarian Army. He returned to Thrace inJuly 1913 for the Second Balkan War, but with the Greek Army, meeting King Constantine. In September 1913, on the occasion of the King of Greece...
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Realist 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
G A Rochegrosse (1859-1938) Study for the Exposition Internationale Paris 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938)
A man sitted, Study for the decoration of the Salle des fêtes (Ballroom) of the Exposition Internationale, Paris 1900
Pencil and charcoal on thin yellow paper
29.5 x 20 cm
In acceptable condition : Tears and creases as visible on the photographs.
In a modern frame : 46 x 36.5 cm
Annotations on the back of the mount (now under the modern frame) that identifiy this drawing as a preparatory study for the decoration of the Salle des fêtes (Ballroom) of the 1900 Paris Exposition Internationale. It's also indicated that Henri Bataille...
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Symbolist 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Carbon Pencil
Lionel Durieu - The Lily and the Rose - Belgian Arts & Crafts watercolour
Located in London, GB
LIONEL DURIEU
(Born 1865)
The Tournay of the Lily and the Rose
Signed and dated 1898
Watercolour and gold and silver paint on vellum
Framed
19 by 31 cm., 7 ½ by 12 ¼ in.
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Category
Pre-Raphaelite 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
