Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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Style: Contemporary
Nocefresca. Abstract watercolor drawing, Colorful, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary abstract watercolor on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork was created by Ilczyszyn during her stay at art residency in Nocefresca...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Nocefresca. Abstract watercolor drawing, Colorful, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary abstract watercolor on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork was created by Ilczyszyn during her stay at art residency in Nocefresca...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Nocefresca. Abstract watercolor drawing, Colorful, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary abstract watercolor on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork was created by Ilczyszyn during her stay at art residency in Nocefresca...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Nocefresca. Abstract watercolor drawing, Colorful, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary abstract watercolor on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork was created by Ilczyszyn during her stay at art residency in Nocefresca...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Girl with a flower. Monochromatic figurative watercolor drawing, Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative watercolor on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork depicts portrait of a girl with rosy cheeks and with flower in her mo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Hot. Monochromatic figurative watercolor drawing, Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative watercolor on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork depicts woman sitting on a blanket in a swimsuit. It evokes hot summe...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Infrared
By Kim Dorland
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Kim Dorland (b. 1974) is among the most accomplished and collected Canadian artists of his generation. He is celebrated for his inimitable painting style, with its thick impasto and ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Permanent Marker
Georgian Contemporary Art by Eter Merkviladze - Ritual
Located in Paris, IDF
Gouache on a watercolor paper
Eter Merkviladze is a Georgian female artist born in 1999 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. She was graduated from Robert Schuman...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
The Last Passion of Torquemada - Ink Drawing on Paper 1935
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 18.4 X 15.5 cm.
The Last Passion of Torquemada is an original artwork realized by Louis Touchagues in 1935.
Original black and white watercolored lithograph.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower-left corner. Title on the back.
Annotated in pencil on the lower right corner: "Paris magazine April 35".
Good conditions except for some foxings on paper.
This interesting artwork shows a woman tied in a torture room. The title refers to the famous historical figure of Tomas de Torquemada was the first inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition...
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1930s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Portrait of Woman - Original Drawing - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is Black Marker and Watercolour realized by an unknown artist of 20th century in 1950.
Good condition on a grey paper, included a white cardboard (60x40 cm).
No s...
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Bouquet of Flowers - Original Drawing by Anne Gallion-Krohn - Mid 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Bouquet of Flowers is an Original Watercolour realized by Anne Gallion-Krohn in mid-20th century.
The little beautiful artwork included a cream colored cardboard passpartout (39.5x2...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Nightie Night - 5.25" x 9.25", Original Artwork, White, Beige, Framed
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
In this original artwork, focus is placed on the blending of delicate detail and expressive brush work. A tone on tone texture is built up in the background through the use of paint ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Pencil, Illustration Board
Nude from the Back - China Ink Drawing by E. Greco - 1972
By Emilio Greco
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and dated by the Artist lower right "Emilio Greco. Roma, Dic. 1972".
Very good conditions.
Emilio Greco (Catania, 1913 - Roma, 1995) was a popular Italian artist, engra...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
The Cheshire Cat - Drawing by Enrico Josef Cucchi - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
The Cheshire Cat is an original China ink drawing realized by the Italian artist Enrico Josef Cucchi in 2020.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Human Figure - Watercolor Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Human Figure is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original ink and watercolor on paper.
Good conditions, excep...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Landscape - Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1989
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a drawing in watercolor realized by Armin Guther in 1989.
Hand-Signed and dated.
Good conditions.
The artwork is represented through soft strokes with harmonious cong...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Drawing by Nani Tedeschi - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi is an original artwork realized by Nani Tedeschi in 1970s.
Beautiful colored pencil and pastel drawing on cardboard.
Good conditions.
Illegible sign...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Pastel
The Conductor - Drawing by Giuseppe Novello - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Drawing by Novello for the cartoon " The conductor" during Verdi, Wagner and the waltz " Don't love me like this".
ink drawing. Handsigned in the lower ...
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1930s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
The Monkey - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1989
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The Monkey is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1989 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original colored ink on canvas.
Total Dimensions: cm...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Canvas
Playing with Lives (First Responder)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Playing with Lives (First Responder)
Watercolor on Arches paper, 2020
Signed with the artist's initials lower right
Signed with the artist's embossed "Yummy" blindstamp lower right
One of several works with a Covid inspired composition.
A masterpiece of American watercolor.
Condition: Excellent
Archival framing with OP3 Acrylic
Image size: 26 1/16 x 19 1/8 inches
Frame size: 33 x 25 inches
“First Responder” is a piece that celebrates the hard working doctors and nurses that are working around the clock, risking their lives for others. My daughter dresses up in her doctor custom everyday. Doc McStuffins is her favorite cartoon to watch, she carries her doctor kit...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Panéjo with stomachs N°4
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Enveloped by outstretched paintings, Gonzalo García reveals the ever-present ghosts of our past and present in a delicate swirl of color, light, and fle...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
Nude - Original Pencil Drawing by Anthony Roaland - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Anthony Roaland in 1990s.
Good condition on a white cardboard, one margin with tear type notepad.
Hand...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Bird is an original drawing in ink realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical technique...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
The Plant - Original Drawing by Esy A. Belluzzi - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
The Plant is a beautiful mixed media, original drawing applied, realized in 1976 by the artist Esy A. Belluzzi,
Hand-signed on the lower right and dated.
In very good conditions ex...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Fidelio - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
Fidelio is a China Ink Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980).
Good condition on a yellowed little paper.
Monogrammed, titled and dated on the lower mar...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Landscape - Original Drawing By Myriam Bering -1969
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an Original Pastel and Watercolour realized by Myriam Bering in 1969.
The artwork is in good condition on a yellowed cardboard.
Another Pencil Drawing on the back.
My...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pastel
Baggage Claim (Bag 1)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Baggage Claim (Bag 1)
Watercolor on Arches paper, 2020
Signed with the artist's initials
Signed with the artist's "Yummy" blindstamp
Exhibited: LA Art, 2020
Condition: Excellent
Arc...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Landscape - Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1992
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a drawing in watercolor realize by Armin Guther in 1992.
Hand-Signed
Good conditions.
The artwork is represented through soft pencil strokes.
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Drawing For Sculpture - Original Drawing by Raymond Veysset - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Drawing For Sculpture is an Original Carbon Pencil Drawing realized by Rymond Veysset (1913-1967).
The artwork is in very good condition on a white cardboard, included a brown cardb...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Nude Portrait of a Woman with Curly Hair - Drawing in Pen on Paper Signed "Ting"
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude Portrait of a Woman with Curly Hair - Drawing in Pen on Paper
Stylized drawing by unknown artist "Ting" (20th Century). The sitter for this portrait has full, curly hair that i...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen
Benvenuto Cellini with Gloves- Illustration by Vincenzo Bizzarri -2015
Located in Roma, IT
This work entitled "Benvenuto Cellini with gloves" is a test study for the graphic novel published in 2016 by Kleiner Flug "Benvenuto Cellini". The ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Permanent Marker
Reclined Figure - Pencil Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Figure is an original contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in pencil on paper.
Good co...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Fisherman - Original Pen Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Fisherman is an original drawing in pen on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). With the stamp of “Atelier Simon Goldberg, Delavenne Lafarge” on the lower left.
The state o...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Después de la Data, Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An everyday situation, from our memory, from the memory of childhood in a non-place, that is to say, an enigmatic ephemeral place, a space that is delimited and that grows, that mult...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Lemur - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1971
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Lemur is an original drawing in ink realized by Leo Guida in 1971.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical techniqu...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
My House - Pen Drawing by KEZIAT - 2016
Located in Roma, IT
My House is a beautiful painting realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2016.
Pen on double canvased cardboard. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower left.
Perfect conditions.
...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen
Dancer Combing Hair - Lithograph by L. B. Saint-André - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Dancer Combing her Hair is an original lithograph realized by Louis Berthomme Saint-André in the 20th Century.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right corner. Numbered on the lowe...
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Lithograph
Portrait - Original Pencil Drawing on Paper - 1880s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original modern artwork realized in France in the 1880s by a French artist.
Original pencil drawing and white lead on paper. The signature is present on the lower rig...
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1880s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical t...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Cloris
Located in Chicago, IL
Color pencil on acrylic-coated canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Color Pencil
Nude - China Ink Drawing by Emilio Greco - 1973
By Emilio Greco
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in china ink drawing realized in 1973 by Emilio Greco.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower left.
In very good conditions with some small rips on margins....
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Anatomical Study - Drawing by Michael Burgess - 1978
Located in Roma, IT
Original Drawing - Anatomical Study: Lion Skull - Frontal View, Upper, and Lower Casing - Graphite Drawing on Strathmore - 90 Gsm Paper. Using a series of...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Woman, Ceremonial bird, Ink on Paper by Indian Contemporary Artist “In Stock”
By Jayasri Burman
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jayshree Burman - Untitled - 8 x 10 inches (unframed size)
Ink on Paper
It will be shipped in a roll form.
About the Artist & her works : The imagery ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Female Portrait- Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1960s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Female Portrait is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century.
Original mixed media, china ink and watercolor on paper. The paper is glued on cardboar...
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Portrait - Drawing by Marcello Muccini - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original modern artwork realized by Marcello Muccini.
Black and white marker drawing.
Includes frame: 52 x 47 cm
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Permanent Marker
Nude - Watercolor by Anastasia Kurakina - 2016
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a watercolor realized by Anastasia Kurakina in 2016.
The little artwork is in good condition and with vivid colors.
Hand signed by the artist on the lower margin.
Anastasi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Found Alone (figure, stripes, woman, black and white, ink on paper)
Located in New York, NY
Found Alone
Acrylic ink on paper
10.25 x 8.25 inches
18.25 x 16 inches framed
2023
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Untitled - Drawing by Remo Brindisi - 1970s
By Remo Brindisi
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is a modern artwork realized by Remo Brindisi in 1970s
Black and white china ink drawing.
Hand signed on the lower margin.
Includes f...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Illusion - Tempera Painting and by Lis Art - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Illusion is one of the best tempera paintings on paper realized by LisArtventure in 2020.
Art is illusion. The illusion of witnessing a precipitous fall of an ethereal vortex made w...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera
Reclined Nude - Drawings by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in Black Marker pen on paper.
Good condit...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Permanent Marker
The Cardinal - Pencil and Watercolor Drawing - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Cardinal is an original artwork realized by Artist of the late 20th Century.
Mixed colored drawing on paper.
Includes wooden frame: 54 x 2 x 43 cm
Hand signed on the lower mar...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Lion Skull Drawing - Anatomical Study, Upper Casing by Michael Burgess - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
Original Drawing - Anatomical Study: Lion Skull - Frontal View, Upper, and Lower Casing - Graphite Drawing on Strathmore - 90 Gsm Paper. Using a series of...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
View of Henningsvaer Lofoten - Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1986
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
View of Henningsvaer Lofoten is an Original Watercolour realized by Armin Guther in 1986.
Good condition, included a white cardboard passpartout (50x40 cm).
Hand-signed and dated o...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Sitting Nude - Original White Ink on Black Cardboard Drawing - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sitting Nude is an original drawing realized in the 1970s.
Original white ink drawing on black cardboard.
Good conditions.
This interesting drawing represents a nude sitting woma...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Hadrian's Villa - Watercolor by Vladimir Khasiev -2015
Located in Roma, IT
Hadrian's Villa is an orginal modern artwork realized by Vladimir Khasiev in 2015.
Mixed colored watercolor on paper.
Includes frame: 72 x 59 cm
Hand signed and dated on the lowe...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Little war - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting
Located in Warsaw, PL
Illustration for book by Katarzyna Ryrych 'Little war'
JOANNA RUSINEK
Printmaker, illustrator of children's books, author of press illustrations...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Portrait of Cats - Drawing by Helène Neveur - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Cats View is an original drawing in pen realized by Helène Neveur in the 1970s.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted through confident ...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Portrait - Drawing by Adolf Reinhold Hallman - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil and China ink on ivory-colored paper, made by the Swedish illustrator and reporter Adolf Reinhold Hallman.
...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pencil
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