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 - Pencil Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed in pencil on the lower left.
The state of preservation is good, with some fold...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Russian Contemporary Art by Anna Bukhareva - Funky Snail Always Leaves Traces
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor on paper
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Traveller - China Ink Drawing by G. Fede - 1966
Located in Roma, IT
Traveller is an original artwork realized by Giulia Fede in 1966.
Black and white china ink drawing.
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower margin.
Good conditions.
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Water No. 2, after Tom
Located in New York, NY
This drawing by Zachari Logan is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mylar, Color Pencil
Portrait - Original Pastel by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pastelon paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed in pencil on the lower left.
The state of preservation is good.
The artwork re...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Portrait - Original Pen Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed in pencil on the lower left.
The state of preservation is good.
The artwork r...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Portrait - Original Pen Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right.
The state of preservation is good.
The artwork ...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Nude - Original Ink Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1959
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in china ink on paper realized by Segio Barletta in 1959
The state of preservation is good.
Sheet dimension:35 x 49 cm.
The artwork represents differen...
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Cityscape - Original Charcoal Drawingr by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
City is an original drawing in pencil realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed on the lower right.
The state of preservation is good.
Sheet dimension: 27 x 21 cm.
The a...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
Seascape - Original Ink Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original china ink drawing realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). with the stamp" Atelier Simon Goldberg" on the lower right.
The state of preservation is good.
Sheet dimension: 23 x 21 cm.
The artwork represents the brilliant landscape of boat and sea...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Women - Watercolor by Guelfo Bianchini - 1961
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 50.5 x 36 cm.
Women is an original watercolor drawing realized by Guelfo Bianchini in 1961.
The artwork is hand signed and daed by...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Nude - Original Pencil Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg(1913-1985). with the stamp of “ Delavenne Lafarg- Atelier Simon Goldberg” on the lower right.
The state of ...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Pensive Man - Original Pencil Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Man is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg(1913-1985), with the stamp of “ Delavenne Lafarg- Atelier Simon Goldberg” on the lower right.
The state of p...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Historic Compromise - Original Watercolor Drawing by M. Maccari - 1960
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Historic compromise is an original watercolor drawing in pen realized in the 1960s by Mino Maccari. Hand-signed on the lower right.
The State of preservation is very good.
Included...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Dream - Mixed Media by M. Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Dream 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. Hand written notes by the ar...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pen
Self-Portrait with Big Heart - Charcoal and Watercolor by M. Maccari -1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Self-Portrait with heart is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960's.
Drawing on paper. Pastel, Charcoal and watercolor.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower ma...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Watercolor
Nude - Watercolor on Paper by J.-R. Delpech - 1960s
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in mixed media on paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1988-1916).
The state of preservation of the artwork is good and aged with small missing of paper on...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Life of Jesus - Collection of 5 Ink and Watercolor Drawings - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Life of Christ has included Four marvelous original drawings in watercolor and pencil, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX century.
The artwork represents a spiritual expr...
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20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
"Airness" (FRAMED) Pencil Drawing 22" x 19" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Airness" (FRAMED) Pencil Drawing 22" x 19" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Medium: Pencil on Paper
Artist Antonio Pelayo, born in Glendale, California, and yet raised for most of his child...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
British Contemporary Art by Helen Warner - The Hammer Thrower II
Located in Paris, IDF
Pencil on paper
Helen Warner is a British artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Southampton, UK. She studied Art, Sport Studies and Human Biology at college and being a passion...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
British Contemporary Art by Helen Warner - Holding World on Shoulders
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper
Helen Warner is a British artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Southampton, UK. She studied Art, Sport Studies and Human Biology at college and being a passionate...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Sleeping Girl - Charcoal Drawing and watercolor by S. Fontinsky - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Sleeping Girl is a black and white charcoal drawing realized by Serge Fontinsky (1887-1971) in the half of the 20th Century.
The artwork represents a p...
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1940s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
Portrait - Original Charcoal Drawing by Serge Fotinsky - 1943
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a black and white charcoal drawing realized by Serge Fontinsky (1887-1971) in 1943.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower margin.
The sheet is glued on passepartout (light...
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1940s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
Official Entertainment - Charcoal Drawing by M. Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Official Entertainment is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1950s.
Charcoal Drawing on paper
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin.
Includes frame: 55 1...
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
Dancing Couple - II, Contemporary Ink on Paper by Ira Moskowitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ira Moskowitz, Polish/American (1912 - 2001) - Dancing Couple - II, Year: circa 1989, Medium: Ink on Paper, signed, Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm), Description: This pl...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Two Men in Sombreros - II, Contemporary Ink on Paper by Ira Moskowitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ira Moskowitz, Polish/American (1912 - 2001) - Two Men in Sombreros - II, Year: circa 1989, Medium: Ink on Paper, signed, Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm), Description: I...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Forest in Color - Charcoal and Watercolor by M. Maccari - 1950/60s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed lower right.
Very good conditions.
Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Roma, 1989) was a popular Italian artist and engraver. He realized a lot of graphic artworks, especially ...
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Watercolor
Homes - Original Watercolor on Paper by Emile Deschler - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Homes is an original artwork realized during the 1970s by Emile Deschler and Pierre Dufau.
Pen and watercolor drawing on cardboard. Mounted on cardboard.
Very good conditions.
Pie...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Wooden Huts - Original Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1986
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
Wooden Huts is an original watercolor on paper, realized in 1986 by Armin Guther.
The artwork is hand-signed and dated in charcoal pencil on the lower-right.
In excellent condition...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Shadow and Tree - Original Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1986/88
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
Shadow and Tree is an original watercolor on paper, realized between 1986 and 1988 by Armin Guther.
Very good condition. Including Passepartout (cm 50 x 60)
The artwork is hand-sig...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Narrow Alley - Original Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1993
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
Narrow Alley is an original watercolor on paper, realized in 1993 by Armin Guther.
In excellent condition. Including Passepartout (cm 60 x 50)
The artwork is hand-signed and dated in charcoal pencil on the lower right corner.
This beautiful watercolor represents a silent colorful alley with a proud perspective cut, with the front of a house and bushes of the red flower on the edge of the house. Near the mass of red flowers, there are slightly green and yellow branches...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Illustration Framed on Canvas: 'Cecily's Cloche'
Located in New York, NY
The murder of John Lennon. The birth of my children. Nixon’s resignation. Brain surgery.
Driven by the desire to express myself, and leave a physical record of my life and times, I’v...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Color Pencil
A Summer Road - Original Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1997
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
A Summer Road is an original colored watercolor realized in 1997 by Armin Guther.
Good conditions. Includes passepartout (50 x 60 cm).
The artwork is hand-signed and dated on the l...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Berlin - Original Watercolor by Armin Guther - 1986
By Armin Guther
Located in Roma, IT
Berlin is an original colored watercolor realized in 1986 by Armin Guther.
Good conditions. Includes passepartout (50 x 60 cm).
The artwork is hand-signed and dated on the lower ri...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Greeting- Ink Drawing on Paper 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The Greeting is an original artwork realized by Louis Touchagues in the 1970s.
Original black and white ink drawing on paper glued on cardboard (32.2 x 2...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Sleeping Woman - China Ink on Paper by E. Diverly - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sleeping Woman is an original artwork realized by Éliane Diverly in the 1970s.
Black ink on paper. The artwork includes passepartout 48.9 x 64 cm
Hand-signed by the artist on lower...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Sessual - Charcoal and Watercolor by M. Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sessual is a beautiful original charcoal and watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari. Hand signed on pencil on lower right margin. The paper sheet is stuck on another sheet. Ver...
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Watercolor
Quale maschera mi metto stamattina? - Pencil and Watercolor by M. Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Quale maschera mi metto stamattina? is a superb original watercolored drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by the Italian artist, Mino Maccari (1898-1989).
Signed and Titled in ...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Aphrodite Anadyomene - 1970s - Emile Deschler - Watercolor - Contemporary
Located in Roma, IT
Aphrodite Anadyomene is an original artwork by Emile Deschler in 1976. Hand-signed and dated on the lower right margin. Original painting on green paper. Very good conditions.
Emile...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Training Day V by Alicia Armstrong, Bear With Balls Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
In Training Day V, Alicia Armstrong presents a bold and evocative figure study rendered in her signature expressive style. The 20 x 20 inch oil on canvas radiates quiet strength thro...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Italian Contemporary Art by Andrea Vandoni - Composizione 10
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media on paper
Andrea Vandoni is an Italian artist born in 1972 who lives and works in Novara, Italy. The artist studied and trained at the School of the Archaeologists and th...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Red Mountain
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on paper - Framed 58.8 x 79 x 3 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Paper
Pencil Skirt - 6.5"x8.5", Original Artwork On Paper, Black And White, Fashion
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This original artwork on paper features the classic black pencil skirt, a quintessential fashion staple. Using paint and pencil, deliberate emphasis is placed on simplified compositi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Textile, Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
Canadian Contemporary Art by Christian Frederiksen - Cyclops 3
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on Wooden panel
Christian Frederiksen is a Georgian artist born in 1989 who lives and works in Calgary, Canada. He loves to experiment with ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Standing Nude
By Paul Cadmus
Located in New York, NY
Standing Nude
Signed, l.l.
Pen and ink on paper
11 x 7 inches (27.9 x 17.8 cm)
This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
French Contemporary Art by Liubov Juravliova - Création de Mode
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolour, ink on paper
Liubov Juravliova is a French painter born in Chisinau, Moldova in 1963 who lives and works in Argenteuil, near Paris, France She has been listed at Drouot...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
"Person Vs. Plant Vs. Abstract Canvas on Blased Wall, " by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Person Vs. Plant Vs. Abstract Canvas on Blased Wall" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the back. This piece featu...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Found Objects
Georgian Contemporary Art by Nina Narimanishvili - I Found the Flower
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink & pencil on paper
Nina Narimanishvili is a Georgian artist born in 1999 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. Nina has been painting since childhood and over time her interes...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Signed Feminist LGBTQ+ Graphite on Paper Drawing - Profile Flying 446.002
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein, Profile Flying 446.002 - Signed Feminist LGBTQ+ Graphite on Paper Drawing
Profile Flying 446.002 is from Linda Stein's Profiles series--drawings, collages and painting...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Georgian Contemporary Art by Nina Narimanishvili - Quick Sketch, Circus
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media & acrylic on paper
Nina Narimanishvili is a Georgian artist born in 1999 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. Nina has been painting since childhood and over time he...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Mixed Media
Georgian Contemporary Art by Nina Narimanishvili - Country Man
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink & pencil on paper
Nina Narimanishvili is a Georgian artist born in 1999 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. Nina has been painting since childhood and over time her interes...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil
Side Profile of Woman with Dark Curly Hair
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This elegant pastel portrait captures the side profile of a woman with curly black hair, set against a soft light blue-grey background. The artist's use of pastel effectively contras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
"Tzompantli Ehrenberg" - Vertical skull drawing in red, black and white.
Located in Miami, FL
Felipe Ehrenberg is a Mexican Artist, he is a conceptual artist, his work belongs to the collections of different museums and institutions, like MUAC ...
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20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
"Techno Danny, " Oil Pastel Drawing on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Techno Danny" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece in the lower left. This artwork features an abstracted figure in fro...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Found Objects
"The Sound of Color, " Oil Pastel on Illustration Board by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Sound of Color" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist initialed the piece lower right. This piece features an abstract figure in...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Illustration Board
Paper city - XXI century contemporary figurative print & collage
Located in Warsaw, PL
print & collage
JOANNA WISZNIEWSKA DOMAŃSKA (born in 1946)
graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Faculty of Graphic Arts in 1972 at the atelier of professor Stanisław Fijałkowski...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color
"What Was Wanted (Yeah), " Oil Pastel on Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"What Was Wanted (Yeah)" is an original oil pastel drawing on board. The artist signed the piece lower right. This artwork features two abstracted and simplified figures shaking hand...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Board
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Healing Greenland Chunja, The Tiger
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink, acrylics, charcoal on Korean Paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
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