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
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
Confrontation - Pencil Drawing by Anthony Roaland - 1989
Located in Roma, IT
Confrontation is an original Drawing in Pencil artwork realized by Antony Roland.
Good conditions.
Hand-signed.
The artwork is depicted through soft strokes in a well-balanced com...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Nude Model - Pastel on Paper - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Model is an original Modern Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century.
Original colored pastel on paper.
Total dimensions: 35 x 50 cm.
Good conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
The Essence Of Life - Painting by Miclea Roxana - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
The essence of life is one of the best works of the artist Miclea Roxana. It is made on canvas, painted in acrylic and oil in 2021.
The artist uses the method of breaking down the f...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
Figure - Original Pen Drawing by Danilo Bergamo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in Italy by Danilo Bergamo (b.1938) in the 1970s.
Original drawing on paper. Black China Ink.
Hand-signed by the artist on the ...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Nude of Woman - Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman is an original artwork realized by Sergio Barletta in the 1970s.
Pen ink drawing on paper. Includes a beautiful gilded frame.
Hand signed on the lower margin.
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
Crouched Nude - Artwork by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Crouched Nude is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original red marker pen and watercolor drawing.
Good condit...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Cellini is Arrested - Illustration by Vincenzo Bizzarri -2015
Located in Roma, IT
This work entitled "Cellini is arrested and tbrought to Castel Sant'Angelo" is a table of the graphic novel published in 2016 by Kleiner Flug in Italy "Benvenuto Cellini". The work w...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Landscape with Figures - Original Ink and Watercolor by Sergio Barletta - 1961
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape with figures is an original watercolor realized by Sergio Barletta (1961).
The artwork is hand-signed on the upper left corner, mounted on a brown fabric.
Sergio Barletta...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
Fantasy - Painting by Miclea Roxana - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Fantasy is one of the best works of the artist Miclea Roxana. It is made on paper, painted in acrylic and oil in 2021.
The artist uses the method of bre...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
To stay - Mixed Media Drawing by KEZIAT - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
To stay is a beautiful drawing realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2022.
Pen on newspaper.
Hand-signed by the artist .
Perfect conditions....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Birds - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Birds is an artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original Ink and Pastel on paper.
Good conditions.
Hand-signed.
The artwork...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Ink
Female Figure - Drawings by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
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.
Fair conditions with ...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Telephone - Mixed Media Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Telephone is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1970's.
Mixed media colored drawing, charcoal and watercolor.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin.
Goo...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Charcoal, Watercolor
Boy with a cat. Figurative ink and crayons drawing, Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative marker on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork depicts a boy with black cat laying on his arms. Painting is in blue, red...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Permanent Marker, Crayon
Georgian Contemporary Art by Eter Merkviladze - Masks
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
Fruit Salad - Acrylic Paint and by EMPHI - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful original artwork Fruit salad was realized by the Italian artist EMPHI in 2020.
Acrylic painting on canvas. Hand-signed. Certificate of authenticity provided by the ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
Woman - Original Drawing by Arturo Peyrot - 1960 ca
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing artwork realized by the artist Arturo Peyrot in 1960 ca.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right.
Included a Passepartout: 34 x 49 cm.
Very goo...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
GLENROSE AVE. - Embroidered Scene of Glenrose Ave in Nashville in Wood Frame
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This piece was inspired by my families’ journey of becoming displaced. Glenrose Ave. was our first home in America and a time of transitioning into a new society.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Thread, Wood
Girl with a baloon. Figurative ink and crayons drawing, Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative ink and crayons on paper painting by Polish artist living in Belgium Hanna Ilczyszyn. Artwork depicts a girl with baloon over her face. Drawing is mostly in b...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Ink
Landscape - Original Pencil and China Ink - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original drawing in pencil and China ink on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the Early XX century.
The State of preservation is very good.
The artwork repr...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil
Fishes in My Mind - Drawing by Enrico Josef Cucchi - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Fishes in My Mind is an original China ink and pencil drawing realized by the Italian artist Enrico Josef Cucchi in 2020.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. Perfect condit...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Boys Lying Down - Original Pencil Drawing by Anthony Roaland - 1981
Located in Roma, IT
Boys lying down is an original drawing on pencil realized by Anthony Roaland in 1981. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right margin.
In the foreground the figures a...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Couple of Figures in the Nature - China Ink Drawing by Renzo Vespignani - 1949
Located in Roma, IT
Couple of Figures in the Nature is an original Modern Artwork realized in 1949 by the Italian artist Renzo Vespignani (Rome, 1924 - Rome, 2001).
Original black China ink and pen on...
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1940s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Party at the Court of Pope Paul III- Illustration by Vincenzo Bizzarri -2015
Located in Roma, IT
This work entitled "Party at the court of Pope Paul III" is a board of the graphic novel published in 2016 by Kleiner Flug in Italy "Benvenuto Cellini". The ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Permanent Marker
Posing Figures Sketch - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Posing Figures Sketch is an original artwork realized in the 1970s. by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawing in...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Permanent Marker
The Lovers - Drawing by Leon V. Rosenberg - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
The lower is an orginal contemporary artwork realized by Leon V. Rosenberg in 1971.
Cement on plate.
Hand signed and dated on the lower margin.
Fair conditions (stains and tears)
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Laid Paper, Pencil
Lynx Portrait - Drawing by Enrico Josef Cucchi - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Lynx Portrait is an original China ink drawing realized by the Italian artist Enrico Josef Cucchi in 2021.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. Perfect conditions.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Skull - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1976
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Skull is an original artwork realized in 1976 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper.
Hand-signed and dated on the lo...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
The Structure - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1977
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The Structure is an original artwork realized in 1977 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawing pencil on ivory-colored paper.
Hand-signed a...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Portrait of an Old Man - Drawing by Roberto Cuccaro - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of an Old Man is a Contemporary Artwork realized in the 21st Century by Roberto Cuccaro.
Original China Ink on Paper.
Hand-signed on the lower right corner: Cuccaro.
Tot...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Psychodrama
Located in Columbia, MO
Metra Mitchell holds a BFA in Painting and minor in Art History from Western Kentucky University and an MFA in Painting from Fontbonne University. She h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wax Crayon, Archival Paper
The Life - Watercolor by Anastasia Kurakina - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
The Life is an original watercolour realized by Anastasia Kurakina in 2019.
The artwork is in good condition and with vivid colors.
Hand signed by the artist on the lower left corn...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Reverse the Curse
Located in Columbia, MO
Metra Mitchell holds a BFA in Painting and minor in Art History from Western Kentucky University and an MFA in Painting from Fontbonne University. She h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wax Crayon, Archival Paper
Blue Profile - Watercolor on paper - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Profile is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s in Italy.
Watercolor on laid paper.
The back of the sheet is illustrated too.
Very good conditions.
The ar...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Up North Birch Bark Series: Homage to Michelangelo Birch Bark Body" D. Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Up North Series: Homage to Michelangelo Birch Bark Body" is an original watercolor on birch bark by David Barnett. The artist signed and dated the piece lower right on the backing b...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Found Objects, Watercolor
Figures in a Concert Hall - Ink and Watercolor by Jean Demelier - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figure in a concert hall is an original artwork realized by the french artist, poet and writer Jean Demelier.
Original ink and watercolor drawing on cardboard.
Good conditions.
Si...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
The Dance - Original China Ink Drawing by Beppe Guzzi - 1950s
By Beppe Guzzi
Located in Roma, IT
Dancing is an original drawing in china ink on the paper, hand-signed by the Italian painter Beppe Guzzi.
Included a passepartout: 60 x 50 cm
This beautiful drawing represents a l...
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Después de la Data #6. Aprender a Caminar y Salir del Pozo Gravitacional Series
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Después de la Data #8. Aprender a Caminar y Salir del Pozo Gravitacional Series
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Portrait - Original Drawing in China Ink by Nils Udo - Late 20th Century
By Nils Udo
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing by Nils-Udo in Late 20th Century.
Drawing in China Ink.
Good conditions. Artist stamp lower left.
The artwork is depicted through soft and confiden...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Park - Original Charcoal Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Park is an original drawing in charcoal on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed on the lower left.
The state of preservation is good with marks of sticks on the...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
Composition - Original Watercolor on Paper by Caroline Hill - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a beautiful artwork realized by Caroline Hill (1935-1983) in 1971.
Watercolour technicque. In very good condition except for some tains on the back. Signed on the lower right margin;
This realistic drawing...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Winter Landscape - Watercolor and Tempera by Sergio Barletta - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Winter Landscape is an original artwork, realized by Sergio Barletta in the 1970s.
Watercolor and tempera.
Includes frame: 38 x 3.5 x 48 cm
Hand-signed on the lower margin
Sergi...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Reclining Nude - Pencil Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Reclining Nude is an original drawing in pencil realized in 1972 by the italian artist Leo Guida.
Hand-signed and dated in pencil on the lower right corner: Leo Guida '72.
Origina...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
The Men - Original Drawing by Anthony Roaland - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
The Men is an original drawing pen realized by Anthony Roaland in 1980. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right margin.
The artist de...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Pretenders - Mixed Media by M. Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pretenders is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960's.
Watercolor and pastel drawing.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin.
Includes frame (80.5 x 3.5...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Watercolor, Tempera
Roman Subterranean - Mixed Media Drawing - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Subterranean is an original modern drawing in mixed media ink pencil and pastels on cardboard by an anonymous artist of the 20th Century.
Good conditions except for aged margi...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Fire Eater - Watercolor and Tempera by Sergio Barletta - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fire Eater is an original artwork, realized by Sergio Barletta in the 1970s.
Watercolor and tempera.
Includes frame: 38 x 3.5 x 48 cm
Sergio Barletta (1934) is an Italian cartoo...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Tempera
Figures - Original Drawing by Zwy Milshtein - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original China drawing realized by French artist Zwy Milshtein (1934-2020).
Hand-signed on the lower right.
Good conditions.
Included a Passepartout; 35 x 29 cm.
Th...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
The Cafè - Drawing by Roberto Cuccaro - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
The Cafè is a Contemporary Artwork realized in the 21st Century by Roberto Cuccaro.
Original China Ink on Paper.
Hand-signed on the lower right corn...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
The Fire Inside - Mixed Media Drawing by KEZIAT - 2018
Located in Roma, IT
The Fire Inside is a beautiful painting realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2018.
Ink, pastel and watercolor on two overlapping canvases. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor
I Dreamed a Strong Wind - Mixed Media Drawing by KEZIAT - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
I Dreamed a Strong Wind is a beautiful painting realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2020.
Ink, pastel and watercolor on canvas. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right.
P...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor
Sight of Rome - Watercolor by Herta Hausmann - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sight of Rome is a Watercolor realized by Herta Hausmann in the mid-20th Century.
Good conditions on a yellowed paper, tear hatching paper on the left margin.
On the back of the pa...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized in 1970 by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original pencil and green china ink drawing on grey-colored paper.
Hand-sig...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pencil
Pieces of Soul - Drawing by Enrico Josef Cucchi - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Pieces of Soul is an original China ink and pencil drawing realized by the Italian artist Enrico Josef Cucchi in 2020.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. Perfect conditions.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Girl - China Ink Drawing by Nino Cordio - 1964
By Nino Cordio
Located in Roma, IT
Girl is an original china ink drawing realized by Nino Cordio in 1964.
Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin.
Nino Cordio (Santa Ninfa,...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
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