Early 1900s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Themistokles von Eckenbrecher (1842 Athens - 1921 Goslar), Norwegian pine grove, 1901. Watercolor on blue-green paper, 30 x 22 cm. Signed, dated and inscribed in his own hand "TvE. Fagermes [i.e. Fagermes]. 26.6.[19]01." - Slight crease throughout at left margin, otherwise in good condition. About the artwork Themistokles von Eckenbrecher often traveled to Norway to study the nature that fascinated him there. On June 26, 1901, near the southern Norwegian town of Fagernes, in the summer evening sun, he saw a small pine grove, which he immediately captured in a watercolor. He exposed the trees growing on a small hill in front of the background, so that the pines completely define the picture and combine to form a tense motif. The tension comes from the contrast of form and color. The trunks, growing upward, form a vertical structure that is horizontally penetrated by the spreading branches and the pine needles, which are rendered as a plane. This structural tension is further intensified by the color contrast between the brown-reddish iridescent trunks and branches and the green-toned needlework. Themistokles von Eckenbrecher, however, does not use the observed natural scene as an inspiring model for a dance of color and form that detaches itself from the motif and thus treads the path of abstracting modernism. Its inner vitality is to be brought to light and made aesthetically accessible through the work of art. It is precisely in order to depict the inner vitality of nature that von Eckenbrecher chooses the technique of watercolor, in which the individual details, such as the needles, are not meticulously worked out, but rather a flowing movement is created that unites the contrasts. The trees seem to have formed the twisted trunks out of their own inner strength as they grew, creatingthose tense lineations that the artist has put into the picture. The inner strength continues in the branches and twigs, culminating in the upward growth of the needles. At the same time, the trunks, illuminated by the setting sun, seem to glow from within, adding an almost dramatic dimension to the growing movement. Through the artwork, nature itself is revealed as art. In order to make nature visible as art in the work, von Eckenbrecher exposes the group of trees so that they are bounded from the outside by an all-encompassing contour line and merge into an areal unity that enters into a figure-ground relationship with the blue-greenish watercolor paper. The figure-ground relationship emphasizes the ornamental quality of the natural work of art, which further enforces the artwork character of the group of trees. With the presentation of Themistokles von Eckenbrecher's artistic idea and its realization, it has become clear that the present watercolor is not a study of nature in the sense of a visual note by the artist, which might then be integrated into a larger work context, but a completely independent work of art. This is why von Eckenbrecher signed the watercolor. In addition, it is marked with a place and a date, which confirms that this work of nature presented itself to him in exactly this way at this place at this time. At the same time, the date and place make it clear that the natural work of art has been transferred into the sphere of art and thus removed from the time of the place of nature. About the artist Themistocles' parents instilled a life of travel in their son, who is said to have spoken eleven languages. His father, who was interested in ancient and oriental culture, was a doctor and had married Francesca Magdalena Danelon, an Italian, daughter of the British consul in Trieste. During a stay in Athens - Gustav von Eckenbrecher was a friend of Heinrich von Schliemann and is said to have given him crucial clues as to the location of Troy - Themistokles saw the light of day in 1842. After an interlude in Berlin, where Themistokles was educated at the English-American School, the journey began again. From 1850 to 1857 the family lived in Constantinople, after which the father opened a practice in Potsdam, where Themistokles, who wanted to become a painter, was taught by the court painter Carl Gustav Wegener. In 1861 the von Eckenbrechers left Potsdam and settled in Düsseldorf. There Themistokles received two years of private tuition from Oswald Aschenbach, who greatly admired the talented young artist. After his artistic training, he undertook extensive travels, often accompanied by Prince Peter zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, which took him to northern and eastern Europe, but above all to the Middle East and even to South America. The paintings that resulted from these journeys established his artistic reputation and led to his participation in large panoramas such as the 118 x 15 metre Entry of the Mecca Caravan into Cairo, painted for the City of Hamburg in 1882. 1882 was also the start of a total of 21 study trips to Scandinavia, most of them to Norway, and the unique Norwegian landscape with its rugged fjords became a central motif in his work. Along with Anders Askevold and Adelsteen Normann...

Nell'alcova is an original drawing in mixed media, ink, pencil and white lead on cardboard ,realized in 1902 ca. by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions except for som...

Preach is an original drawing in pen and pencil on paper by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions except for some diffused foxings. Sheet dimension: 17.5 x 23 cm. Pas...

Guilty is an original drawing in pen and pencil on paper by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions except for some diffused foxings and repaired rip on the paper. Sheet...

Petite Fille is a wonderful original pencil drawing on ivory-colored cardboard realized in 1905 by a French artist of XX century. This modern artwork represents an anatomical study...

Paul Lecomte (1842-1920) A village street with a calvary Signed lower left Watercolor on paper 29 x 23.5cm Framed : 46.5 x 420cm In quite good condition, light traces of a former fr...

Ballarina having make up applied by Cupid Watercolor and gouache on heavy wove paper, c. 1905 Signed in ink lower right Titled in pencil, verso Condition: Aging to sheet Colors...

"Jeune Femme Assise" is an original pencil drawing by Georges d'Espagnat. The title translates to "young woman sitting" and as indicated a young woman sits facing the viewer with her...

Albert Paul Guilmet (1879-1922) Portrait of a man, signed upper left charcoal on paper 26.5 x 33,8 cm Framed : 43.5 x 52 cm Little is known about Abert Paul Guilmet, apart from th...

Jules Cheret (1836-1932) A couple, 1909 signed and dated in the lower right Charcoal and heightenings of white chalk 23 x 23 cm Framed under glass : 33.8 x 33.8 cm This work is hi...

Jules Cheret (1836-1932) La Confidence (The confidence) 1909 signed and dated in the lower right Charcoal and heightenings of white chalk 22.7 x 22.7 cm Framed under glass : 33.8 x...

René Buignet (1888-1915) La Fontaine Médicis, Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris Each one signed lower right watercolor on paper size of each : 28.5 x 21 cm In the same mount and framing :...

Paysage de l'Aven by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro (1878-1952) Watercolour and pencil on paper 27 x 38 cm (10 ⅝ x 15 inches) Signed lower right, Ludovic Rodo Executed circa 1904 This work ...

Artist: Filippo Bartolini (Italian, 1861-1908) Title: "Resting Lady, Roma" *Signed by Bartolini lower right Circa: 1900 Medium: Original Watercolor on heavy wove paper Framing: Rece...

A lovely watercolor of the Horseshoe Cloisters at Windsor Castle, with three Edwardian figures having a chat near the stairway. There's an inscription and the signature "Herbert" but...

Signature: Signed Upper Left Medium: Watercolor on Paper 1905 Calendar Art, a copy of the calendar is included.

*UK BUYERS WILL PAY AN ADDITIONAL 20% VAT ON TOP OF THE ABOVE PRICE Nude Reading by LUDOVIC-RODO PISSARRO (1878-1952) Black and colour pencil on paper 3...

Duomo di Bovino (Secolo XIV) is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper. Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) studie...

Chiesa di S. Giovanni A. Maderno is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper. Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) st...

Jonquils is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper . Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) studied at the Udine Art ...

Decorative motif  is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper. Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) studied at the Ud...

Laurel (Lauro)  is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper, titled "Lauro" and stamp "P.M.F. Tiziano" on the left corner  . Goo...

Leaf is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper . Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) studied at the Udine Art Scho...

Leaves is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper.  Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) studied at the Udine Art Sc...

Decorative Composition is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper. Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) studied at t...

Decorative motif  is an Artwork realized by the Italian Artist Aurelio Mistruzzi in 1905. Pencil Drawing on paper. Good conditions. Aurelio Mistruzzi (1880-1960) studied at the Ud...

Springtime is an Ink and Watercolor realized by Pierre Georges Jeanniot in 1905, for the magazine "Rire". Good condition on a yllowed paper. Stamp signed on the lower riht corner. ...

The Pope is a modern artwork realized by Bruno Angoletta for "L'Asino" Magazine, and there published. Ref. Pioggerella Elettorale 1909 Asino XVIII n. 8 21/02/1909. Hand-signed in ...

The Priest and the Cuirassier is an original artwork realized by Gabriele Galantara in 1905s. The artwork is in China ink and watercolor, in good condition...

Alençon by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro (1878-1952) Watercolour on paper 22 x 31 cm (8 ⁵/₈ x 12 ¹/₄ inches) Signed with Estate stamp lower left, LR Inscribed an...

Studio per l’asino is an original drawing in pencil and china ink realized by Gabriele Galantara, the state of preservation of the artwork is good and aged. The drawing in on the re...

Portrait is an original Drawing in pencil and pen realized by Gabriele Galantara. Good conditions. Passepartout included: 49 x 34 The artwork represents The portrait of a woman in...

Cover for "L'Asino" is an original China Ink, tempera and watercolor artwork realized by Gabriele Galantara. This is the cover of the donkey magazine of June 21, 1908, in good condi...

Cover is an original artwork by Gabriele Galantara (September 11, 1904). This is the cover of the donkey magazine realized in tempera, China ink and watercolor, in good conditions....

Cover of the Magazine l'Asino is a very beautiful and satiric china ink artwork by Gabriele Galantara (April 26, 1908). This is the cover of the donkey magazine, in good conditions ...

Magazine l'Asino is an original ink and watercolor drawing by Gabriele Galantara (April 4, 1909). This is the cover of the donkey magazine realized in China ink and watercolour, in ...

Back Cover of l'Asino is an original artwork by Gabriele Galantara (November 11, 1909). This is the cover of the donkey magazine realized in China ink and watercolour, in good condi...

Figures is an original drawing in pen and pencil on paper by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions except for some diffused foxings and repaired rip on the paper. She...

Letter is an original drawing in china ink and pastel realized by the illustrator Chevalier in 1901. Hand-signed on the lower left and dated, with a description on the rear. The sta...

Sadness is an original drawing in china ink realized by Chevalien in 1901. Hand-signed on the lower right. The state of preservation of the artwork is good with some rip and broken...

Image dimensions: 27x25 cm. Original Ink and white lead on cardboard. Important and historical drawing by Giovanni Mataloni, representing the idea of Socialism, later become cover ...

Medium: Gouache and Watercolor on Board Signature: Unsigned Postcard illustration; publisher: (The Gray Lithograph Company), Circa 1903; The Male Gaze 120 years ago. We joke about how ridiculous it was when men got all titillated at the sight of a woman's ankles. It seems that it was thought ridiculous even then, when it was about the only part of a woman's legs a man was likely to get a glimpse of in public, as shown in this slyly humorous postcard illustration. Ostensibly, the cobbler has only a professional interest in studying the lady's footwear. In case you miss the point, he is reading the Observer and her stockings have a striking design to emphasize the ankle. As in later pinup art...

Récolte des Pommes by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961) Mixed media on paper, laid on board 44.5 x 55 cm (17 ½ x 21 ⅝ inches) Signed and dated lower left, Manzana 1906 This work ...

Adorable antique watercolor by British artist Charles Wilkinson. He has auction records over $2000 for a watercolor. This little gem shows a little girl that has been put in the cor...

Date: 1906 Medium: Mixed Media on Board Dimensions: 19.00" x 22.00" Signature: Initialed K.R.W. Good Housekeeping Story Illustration Novebmer 1906. ...

"She seated herself in the deep embrasure of a window close beside Tony's parapet." Illustration for the book Jerry Junior by Jean Webster (New York: The Century Co., 1907), illustra...

Signed, "A Rackham" lower right Sotheby's New York Housed in an elegant , hi-end frame with museum glass. Arthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators fr...

SOLD UNFRAMED City View by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro (1878-1952) Watercolour and ink on paper 17.8 x 22.9 cm (7 x 9 inches) Signed with Estate stamp Executed circa 1904 Provenance Priv...

Abraham Walkowitz (1878–1965) New York Improvisation, 1910 Ink wash on paper Signed lower right 'A. Walkowitz 1910' Titled and dated on Zabriskie Gallery label enclosed in clear sle...

Place Dauphine by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro (1878-1952) Watercolour and ink on paper 21 x 15.7 cm (8 ¼ x 6 ¼ inches) Signed with Estate stamp lower left Ins...

Medium: Pen and Ink, and Ink Wash on Paper Signature: Signed Lower Left The label affixed to the reverse suggests that this was an illustration for a fictional story and dates the d...

Henry Mayo Bateman English, 1887–1970 Lady at her Vanity Watercolor on paper 9 ½ by 10 ½ in. W/frame 18 ½ by 19 ½ in. Signed & dated 1904 lower on left H. M. Bateman was noted for his "The Man Who..." series of cartoons, featuring comically exaggerated reactions to minor and usually upper-class social gaffes, such as "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before the Loyal Toast", "The Man Who Threw a Snowball at St. Moritz" and "The Boy Who Breathed on the Glass at the British Museum." He was born in the small village of Sutton Forest in New South Wales, Australia. His parents were Henry Charles Bateman and Rose Mayo. His father had left England for Australia in 1878 at the age of 21 to seek his fortune, then returned to England briefly in 1885 before going back with an English wife. Soon after Henry was born, his strong-willed mother insisted that they return to London 'and civilisation'. He had one sister, Phyllis, three years younger. Henry remained in England for the remainder of his life except for one disappointing visit to his birthplace.[citation needed] Henry was always drawing from an early age, consistently producing funny drawings...

"Constance ripped the letter open and read it aloud." Illustration for the book Jerry Junior by Jean Webster (New York: The Century Co., 1907), illustrated page 149. The illustratio...

Original watercolour depicting a lady in her garden signed FP & dated 1909 (LR) Art Sz: 5 3/4"H x 8 1/2"W Frame Sz: 14"H x 17"W

Art Sz: 9-7/8"H x 6"W Frame Sz: 16H" x 12-1/8"W

Art Sz: 9-7/8H" x 6"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12"W

Classic steeplechase gouache by John Beer (1860-1930) signed (LL) of 'The Grand Military Gold Cup, Sandown Park 1905 Art Sz: 9 3/4"H x 13 1/2"W Frame Sz: 1...

Boy at doorway watching young woman play piano. “The eager young man saw the rose and was struck speechless with delight…” Illustration for Jo's Boys by Louisa May...

Medium: Watercolor and Ink on Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Dimensions: Sight Size 16.00" x 16.50;" Framed 24.50" x 25.00" The Saturday Evening Post...

Date: 1904 Medium: Watercolor and Gouache on Board Dimensions: 30.00" x 20.00"