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
Indecision - XX Century, Colorful mixed media painting, gouache & acrylic
By Leszek Rózga
Located in Warsaw, PL
LESZEK RÓZGA (1924-2015)
He studied painting at Maria Skarbek-Kruszewska private atelier in 1945-46. In 1948, he began studies at the art school in Łódź (...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Acrylic, Cardboard
Roman Subterranean - Original Mixed Media on Cardboard - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Subterranean is an original modern drawing in mixed media on cardboard by an anonymous artist of the 20th Century.
Good conditions except for aged margins.
The artwork repres...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Standing Nude
Located in Columbia, MO
Standing Nude
2003
Pastel on paper
22.5 x 17.5 inches
Framed: 32 x 24 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Woman - Original Pencil Drawing by Nicola Simbari - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Nicola Simbari in 1960 ca.
Hand-signed in pencil.
In good conditions except for being aged.
Nicola Simbari (San Lucido,...
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Sea Life - Drawing - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sea Life is an original contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s.
A beatuful mixed colored tempera artwork realized with brilliant silver and gilded colors...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera
Nude - XXI century, Figurative ink drawing, Nude, Black and white, Minimalist
Located in Warsaw, PL
GIUSEPPE DEL DEBBIO Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy. He is fascinated with the Etruscan art which has become his main inspiration. He creates sculptures in b...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
The Bedroom - Mixed Media Drawing by KEZIAT - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
The Bedroom 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.
Perfect condi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor
Life Drawing I - Figurative Female Nude in Pen on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Life Drawing I - Figurative Female Nude in Pen on Paper
Stylized figurative drawing by unknown artist "Ting" (20th Century). A woman stands with one knee propped up on a chair, her ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen
Untitled - Pastels on Board by Pedro Cano - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an orignal contemporary artwork realized by Pedro Cano in the 1980s.
Mixed colored pastels on board.
Includes frame.
Hand signed on the lower...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Board, Pastel
Life Drawing II - Figurative Female Nude in Pen on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Life Drawing II - Figurative Female Nude in Pen on Paper
Stylized figurative drawing by unknown artist "Ting" (20th Century). A woman stands leaning on a pedestal, her back to the v...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen
The Offer - Drawing by Roberto Cuccaro - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
The Offer is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 21st Century by Roberto Cuccaro.
Original Gouache on paper.
Hand-signed on the lower left corner: Cuccaro.
Total dim...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
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
Become Children Again - Painting by Lis Art - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Original tempera and watercolor on paper realized by Experimentartlis in 2022.
Excellent condition.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
In the Garden - China Ink drawing - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
In the garden is an original artwork realized by Brunello Serena in 1970s
Ink drawing on paper.
Includes metal frame: 35 x 2 x 39 cm
Hand signed on the lower margin.
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Northern Europe Landscape - Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1986
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
Northern Europe Landscape is a Watercolor realized by Armin Guther in the 1986.
Good conditions, including a white cardboard passe-partout (30 x 26 cm).
Hand-signed and dated on th...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Bastet - Oil Paint and by EMPHI - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful original artwork Bastet was realized by the Italian artist EMPHI in 2021.
Oil paint and golden leaf on canvas. Hand-signed. Certificate of authenticity provided by...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
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
"Elite Workers", Small-Scale Modern Figural Collage w Watercolor by Dick Crispo
By Dick Crispo
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern small-scale watercolor and collage, a mixed media composition featuring a modified photograph with colorful watercolor accents by Dick Crispo (American, b. 1945). Titled "Elite Workers" at the top. Signed and dated "D. Crispo 87" in the lower left corner. Presented in a cream mat with foamcore backing. No frame. Paper size: 10"H x 7"W
Dick Crispo, born in New York City on January 13, 1945, has resided on the Monterey Peninsula since 1955. An award winning artist, Crispo has studied at the Carmel Art Institute under John Cunningham and Sam Colburn...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Magazine Paper, Photographic Paper, Pen
Sketch - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1984
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch is an original artwork realized in 1984 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original pencil and blue pen drawing on ivory-colored paper, included a c...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Pencil
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Verdolini il Celebre Masseur - Original Watercolor by Nicola Simbari - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Verdolini il Celebre Masseur (Verdolini, the famous Masseur) is an original drawing in mixed media on paper realized by Nicola Simbari in 1960 ca.
Hand-signed.
In very good condit...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Woman Red Profile - Watercolor on paper - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Woman Red Profile is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s in Italy.
Watercolor on paper.
Fair conditions: some foxing traces along the s...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
The Heaven's Gate - China ink Drawing by Maryna Vashchenko - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing realized by Marina Vashchenko in 2022.
Excellent condition.
Maryna Vashchenko was born and lives in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is an active Ukrainian artist working in seve...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Matador 2 - Mixed Media Drawing by Leo Guida - 1964
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Matador 2 is al Contemporary artwork realized in 1964 by the italian artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017)
Original mixed colored china in drawing.
Label on the back
Hand signed and dat...
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Tempera, Watercolor
A dusk - XXI Century, Contemporary Pastel Drawing, Landscape
Located in Warsaw, PL
Maka Cielecka
Graduated from the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. Worked in Canada and in the Netherlands as a graphic artist. In the mid-90s she began her extensive travels, including t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Cardboard
Promontories #12 by Yann Bagot - Contemporary ink drawing, landscape, powerful
Located in Paris, FR
Promontories #12 is an India ink and salt on paper drawing by the French contemporary artist Yann Bagot, dimensions are 205 × 125 cm (80.7 × 49.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold un...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Life Cycles - Dying Sunflower - Drawing by Michael Burgess - 1978
Located in Roma, IT
Life Cycles - Dying Sunflower: This drawing was done in Oil Pastel on Ingres Grey, Textured Pastel Paper. (Early Drawing)
The work is framed in a unique st...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
The Hunt - Drawing by Lars Bo - 1962
By Lars Bo
Located in Roma, IT
The hunt is an original moder artwork realized by Lars Bo in 1962.
Watercolored china on paper.
Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin.
Hand wrtitten notes on the back
I...
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Loneliness - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1971
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Loneliness is an original drawing in china ink, watercolor, and pastel realized by Leo Guida in 1971.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artisti...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
"The Cognoscenti", Contemporary Symbolist Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Cognoscenti", a large-scale contemporary charcoal on canvas figurative scene by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957), 2008. A group of bearded men, whom the title ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait - Original Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in Tempera on paper.
Good conditions but aged....
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera
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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Landscape - Original Watercolor by Jean Peltier - Mid 20th Century
By Jean Peltier
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an Original Watercolour realized by Jean Peltier (1907-1984).
Good condition included a white cardboard passpartout (35x45 cm).
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Woman - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1964
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in Original Ink and Watercolor, realized by Leo Guida in 1964.
The status of preservation Good.
The artwork is depicted skillfully through confident an...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Portrait - Original Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in China ink and watercolor on paper.
Good con...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
"Edge Event XXVII", Figurative, Graphite, Drawing, Canvas, Horses, Realism
Located in St. Louis, MO
Joseph Piccillo’s meticulous charcoal and graphite drawings and paintings reveal an exquisite draftsmanship tempered by emotional sensitivity. Piccillo presents an action-based assem...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Graphite
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
Dreams Eater 1 - Pen on Paper by KEZIAT - 2014
Located in Roma, IT
Dreams Eater 1 is a beautiful painting realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2014.
Pen on paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right.
Perfect conditions.
Certificate ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen
Benedetta - Drawing by Marco Fariello - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Benedetta is one of the best works by the artist Marco Fariello realized in 2021.
It is an academic drawing of a Portrait of a young woman with hair ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1965
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized in 1965 by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original charcoal drawing on ivory-colored paper, glued on cardboard.
...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel
Moonlit Musings by Judith Williams black and white ballerina on paper
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Williams’ Moonlit Musings evokes a dreamlike moment of introspection. This charcoal drawing features soft shadows and flowing lines that suggest movement, memory, and quiet th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Mixed Media
Going Places #2 (Baggage Claim)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Watercolor on Yupo
Signed by the artist DRS #1, lower right.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
View of Henningsvaer Lofoten - Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1986
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
View of Henningsvaer Lofoten is an Original Watercolor realized by Armin Guther in 1986.
Good condition, included a white cardboard passpartout (50x40 cm).
Hand-signed and dated on...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
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
Figures - Original China ink by Herta Hausmann - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original red china ink drawing on ivory-colorated cardboard by Herta Hausmann (1916-?).
In excellent conditions: As good as new.
This is an original drawing representi...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Prayer - Drawing by David Euler - 1985
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal, Gouache, Pastel on paper.
In this mixed media drawing, a balled headed human figure is sitting on the ground in a meditative posture appearing to...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Sybil - Original Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Sybil is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in pencil on paper.
Good conditions but aged.
Th...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Devil Spirits - Original Ink on Paper by Sergio Barletta - 1962
Located in Roma, IT
Devil Spirits is an original drawing in ink on paper realized by Sergio Barletta in 1962.
Applied on passepartout: 49 x 35 cm.
Hand-signed on the lower right and dated.
Titled on ...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Female Figure - Mixed Media Artwork 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 China Ink, Charcoal, and Watercolor, on...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor
Man Lying - Original Drawing by Anthony Roaland - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
Man lying is an original drawing in pen realized by Anthony Roaland in 1980. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right margin.
In the fo...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
A Beautiful Mess - 5”x7”, Acrylic, Pencil, White Dress, Original Artwork
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This artwork on masonite emphasizes loose and intuitive pencil work through expressive lines and shadows. It combines paint and pencil techniques to create a simple yet captivating c...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Masonite, Acrylic
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
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
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
Nudes - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1980s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nudes is an original drawing realized by Leo Guida in the 1980s.
Drawing in pen and Charcoal.
Good conditions.
Included a Passepartout: 60 x 40 cm
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensi...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pen
Loneliness - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Loneliness is an original drawing in china ink, pencil and oil pastel and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current i...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
Snow Globe, limited edition print,
Located in Deddington, GB
Snow Globe by Rebecca Denton [2019]
limited_edition
Etching and aquatint
Edition number /40
Image size: H:20.5 cm x W:25.5 cm
Complete Size of Unframed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
"Rev. Gary Davis" - Figurative Watercolor of a Guitar Player on Paper
By Brian Rounds
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful watercolor of Reverend Gary Davis (aka "Blind Gary Davis") by Santa Cruz artist Brian Rounds (b. 1968). Set against a bright orange background, Dav...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Carbon Pencil
Group of 3 Figure Drawings by Attributed to Ross Bleckner
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949)
Group of 3 Double Sided Drawings
Watercolor and graphite on paper
All approx. 24 x 18 in.
Ross Bleckner grew up in Hewlett, Long Island, New York; drawing all the time without being aware that other artists existed. He was the middle child between two sisters; his father manufactures electronic parts He attended New York University where Sol Lewitt, Chuck Close and others were his teachers. He graduated in 1972, then spent a year at the California Institute of Arts. His contacts in the next few years were very fortuitous; Sol Lewitt and Chuck Close, Carl Andre, David Salle, Julian Schnabel, etc.
Bleckner is on the nervous side, beset by self-doubt, insomnia, and gloom. He is unpretentious, although he is bluntly handsome, with olive complexion, and a compact build. He is "10 percent that is superficial and 90 percent that has to do with the depths and that is threatened by living. He is a very complicated individual. He is a very, very morose, deeply feeling, hardworking artist- he takes a lot from within himself - but always, no matter how successful he is, he feels he is going to fall into those depths." 1
Bleckner first exhibited his work in New York in 1974. The following year he was given his first one-man show; he was included in the 1975 Whitney Biennial.. Since about 1985 has addressed many of his paintings to the subject of AIDS- both documenting it as a historical phenomenon and commemorating specific individuals who have died.
Written and submitted by Jean Ershler Schatz, artist and researcher from Laguna Woods, California.
Bio sourced from the Archives of askArt.
Sources include:
Ross Bleckner's Mood Indigo by Lisa Liebmann, in ARTnews, May 1993...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Graphite
Contemporary figurative drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.
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