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
Composition - Original Drawing by Leo Guida - 1980s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized in the 1980s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in mixed media (watercolor, pen...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
When gods get involved #2 Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa mask yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper
Signed and dated lower right by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Knight - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Knight is an original drawing in china ink, pencil and white lead realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic mov...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pencil
The Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The Bird is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition with some sign of stick on the lower.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to c...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pen
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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Rivers of the Tiber - Etching by Nazareno Gattamelata - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Rivers of the Tiber is an original Contemporary artwork realized by Nazareno Gattamelata in the 1970s.
Original oil Pastel and Charcoal
Good conditions.
Rivers of the Tiber is an original work depicting a typical urban Roman landscape realized by the Italian artist Nazareno Gattamelata.
He frequented the Roman artistic environment that revolves around the "trident" between the poles of the Caffè Rosati and Canova in Piazza del Popolo and the Osterie of the "Bottaro" and the "King of friends" around Via Ripetta. He makes friends in particular with the poet Sandro Penna and the sculptors Francesco Coccia and Pietro de Laurentiis.
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Charcoal
Untitled (The Beverly Hills Hotel), 2019
By Ed Templeton
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping in the continental US, and a 14-day return policy.
Ed Templeton
Untitled (The Beverly Hills Hotel...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
Standing Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Standing Nude is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movement...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Monster Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Monster Bird is an original drawing in china ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movem...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Knight and Lemur - Original Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Knight and Lemur is an original drawing in china ink realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Hand-signed.
The artwork is depicted through strong strokes.
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
Ferret - Etching by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Ferret is an original etching print realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Hand-signed on the lower right and dated in pencil. Artist's proof, from the edition of 30 prints.
Tiled on the l...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching
The guardian of the temple Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper
Signed and dated lower left
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Si Las Paredes Hablaran - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Charcoal Drawing
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Years of collecting books, travel archives and studying art in Europe, went hand in hand with visiting historical monuments and grand palaces, remnan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
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, Pastel
Defeated Knight - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Defeated Knight is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and histor...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Monster Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Monster Bird is an original drawing in china ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic move...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Eklo Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel colour flora art
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper
Signed and dated lower left by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1980s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original contemporary artwork realized in the 1980s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in mixed media (watercolor, pen, marke...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in china ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movement...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Knight - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Knight is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical tech...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Monkey - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1971
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Monkey is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in 1971.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and his...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
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
Loneliness - Original Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Loneliness 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 tec...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Monkey - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Monkey is an original drawing in pastels and ink realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and histor...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Ink
The Hobby - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The Hobby is an original drawing in china ink realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historica...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Bird is a drawing in China ink realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical techniques, L...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Composition - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1974
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is an original drawing in china ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in 1974.
Good condition except for foxings and decoloring on the right margin.
Leo Guida (1992...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Untitled (Sunset Tower Hotel)
By Ed Templeton
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping and a 14 day return policy.
Ed Templeton
Untitled (Sunset Tower Hotel), 2019
Image size: 11 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil, Pencil, Ballpoint Pen, Acrylic
Woman - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in china ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements an...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pencil
Monkey - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Monkey is an original drawing in ink realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical te...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Figures - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original drawing in black marker pen realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Permanent Marker
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
Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized in 1972 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper.
Hand-signed and dated on...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Santa Muerte - Drawing by Enrico Josef Cucchi - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Santa Muerte is an original China ink drawing realized by the Italian artist Enrico Josef Cucchi in 2020.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. Per...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
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.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Ink
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Ink
Loneliness - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Loneliness 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 tec...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
The Sleeping Sybil - Etching by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The Sleeping Sybil is an original etching print realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Hand-signed on the lower right and dated in pencil. titled on the lower center. Artist's proof.
Good ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching
When gods get involved #1 Haude Bernabé 21st Century Contemporary drawing Africa
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper
Signed and dated lower right by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Green (men), Fashion models new york city 2021. Watercolor fashion drawing
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Green (men), by Manuel Santelices
Ink pen and watercolor
Image size: 11 in. H x 14 in. W
One of a Kind
Unframed
2021
The worlds of fashion, society, and pop culture are explored th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Watercolor, Ink
Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in china ink realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historic...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in china ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movement...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
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...
Category
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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, 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...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pen
The Somersault Nude - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The somersault nude is an original etching realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s, and not signed.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic move...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching
The Fall - Etching by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The fall is an original etching print realized by Leo Guida in 1970.
Hand-signed on the lower right and dated in pencil, artist's proof.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching
Figures - Pen Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original drawing in black marker pen realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Knight - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Knight is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical tech...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Study of Hands
By Paul Cadmus
Located in New York, NY
Study of Hands
Graphite on paper
6.75 x 6 inches (17.1. x 15.2 cm)
This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite, Paper
Lemur - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1971
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Lemur is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1971.
Good condition.
Hand-signed.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and hi...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Sketch - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1971
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch is an original artwork realized in 1971 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017)
Original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper.
Hand-signed and dated o...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Nonna Rosina - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1975
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Nonna Rosina is an original etching print realized by Leo Guida in 1975.
Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil and dated. Artist's proof.
Titled on the lower center. with the po...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching
Woman - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in china ink realized by Leo Guida in 1972.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical te...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Standing Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Standing Nude is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s.
Good condition.
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movement...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Contemporary figurative drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary figurative drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add figurative drawings and watercolors created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, yellow and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Leo Guida, Luis Miguel Valdes , Reginald K. Gee, and Renato Garza Cervera. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary figurative drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 1.25 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative drawings and watercolors made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $70,894, while the average work sells for $907.