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Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

MODERN STYLE

The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, early 1930s ...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, early 1930...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Paper

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study; Composite- Standing Male Nude Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, early 1930...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Musicians from Abruzzo - Watercolor by Michela De Vito - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Musicians from Abruzzo is an original watercolor drawing on paper realized by Michela De Vito, Naples. Titled on the lower center. Good conditions. Included a Passepartout: 49 x 3...
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19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Portrait of a Woman - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Woman is an Original Charcoal Drawing realized by an unknown French Artist in the mid-20th Century. The artwork is in good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

The Sketch - Drawing in pencil and China ink By Norbert Meyre - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Sketch is an original drawing on creamy-colored paper realized by Norbert Meyre in the early 20th Century. Good conditions except for some folding. The artwork is depicted thro...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pencil

Bird- Drawing in Tempera - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bird is an original modern artwork realized by Artist of the mid-20th Century. Mixed colored tempera on board. Includes frame: 33 x 40 cm
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Felt Pen

Il Tirreno - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Il Tirreno is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1970's. Colored mixed media drawing on cardboard. Hand-written notes by the artist on the lower margin. The artw...
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1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Sleeping Girl - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing realized by mino Maccari in the 1930s. Not signed. Drystamp "Tiziano" in the lower right corner. Lightly worn in the upper left corner.
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Il Mondo - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Drawing in pen realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed lower left. Very good condition..
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen

Roman Lady - Drawing by Alexandre Dumont - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Lady is an original pencil drawing on paper realized by French artist Alexandre Dumont (1801-1884) in the late 19th Century. The artist's name is written on the rear. Good co...
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19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Modern Santa Fe, New Mexico Inspired Black & White Abstract Figurative Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Kurhessisches Corps - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Kurhessisches Corps is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. Hand-si...
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

The Kiss - Original Pencil Drawing by Alfred Grevin - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Kiss is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19 Century. Applied on a Passeprtout: 50 x 32 cm. In good conditions. Alfred Grévin (1827- 1892),w...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Lourdes - Watercolor and Tempera - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Lourdes is al watercolor and tempera drawing on ivory-colorated paper, realized by Anonymous Artist of the 20th Century. In very good conditions. Illegible signature on the back of...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera, Watercolor

Mother and Child - Drawing on Paper by Buscot - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Mother and child is an artwork realized by Buscot, dim-20th century. Pencil drawing, 27 x 21 cm.  Handsigned on the back.  Good conditions, exept for a fold on the lower margin.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen, Paper, Pencil

Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in 1945. Watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist, dated "1945". Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Watercolor

Portrait - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted by perfect hatching with strong strokes.
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Charcoal and Watercolor on paper. Hand-signed by the artist. Good conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Watercolor

Prisoners - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1952
Located in Roma, IT
Prisoners is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in 1952. Black Marker drawing. Dated and hand-signed by the artist. Good conditions.
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Permanent Marker

The Windows - Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Windows is a modern artwork by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937) in the early 20th century. Watercolor, ink. and pencil on paper. Good conditions and aged with foxing. The work h...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Verboten! - Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Man is a drawing realized by Gabriele Galantara in the early 20th Century. Ink and watercolor on paper. Good conditions with slight foxing. The artwork is realized through deft ex...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

A Piano for Pete, unique signed/inscribed drawing by famed modernist sculptor
Located in New York, NY
Dorothy Dehner A Piano for Pete, 1975 Ink on paper Hand signed, dated and inscribed "A Piano for Pete - Best, Dorothy" on the the front Unique Frame included Held in the original vin...
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1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Sketches for Theatrical Costumes - Original Pencil Drawing - 1880
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches for theatrical costumes is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colorated paper by realized an Anonymous Artist in 1880ca. In very good conditions. This artwork represents ...
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1880s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

The Cat - Original Pen on Paper by M. P. Lagosse - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The Cat is an original drawing in pen on ivory-colored paper, realized by Marie Paulette Lagosse (1921-1996). Hand-signed on the lower right in pen. The state of preservation of th...
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1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ballpoint Pen

Crazy Man - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pastel drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. Hend signed lower left. Very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

You Carry all Those Novels with you Dad.!They're ... by Mino Maccari - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1950s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

4 November - Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
4 November is a modern artwork by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937) in the early 20th century. Pen on paper. Good conditions and aged with foxing and cutting. The work has been reali...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Fisherman - Drawing in Ink and Watercolor - Early 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Fisherman is an Ink and Watercolor realized by a Chinese Painter in early 20th century. Good condition, included a white cardboard passpartout (17x24 cm). No signature.
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Ink

Sketch for a Portrait - Original Ink Drawgin by Alexandre Dumont - Late 1800
Located in Roma, IT
A Portrait is an original drawing realized during the XIX century by Alexandre Dumont. The artwork represents a beautiful study of an ancient classical woman. Good conditions except for the yellowing of the paper on the margin and some foxings and some traces of moisture. Augustin-Alexandre Dumont also known as Auguste or Augustin Dumont, (Paris, 1801 - 1884) was a French sculptor. He was the son of the sculptor Jacques-Edme Dumont.
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Landscape - Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a modern artwork realized by in the Early-20th century Ink drawing. Good conditions 
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

The Shore - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Shore is a modern artwork realized by in the Mid-20th century Pastel. Good conditions 
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Landscape - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a modern artwork realized by in the Mid-20th century Charcoal. Good conditions 
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Il Kaiser - Original China Ink/ Tempera by Gabriele Galantara - 1908
Located in Roma, IT
Il Kaiser is an original drawing in China ink and tempera on creamy cardboard realized by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions. This artwotk presents on the back som...
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Tempera

Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italian writer, pa...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition except for a missing corner of the yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist wi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Urban Landscape - Original Drawing - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Urban Landscape is an original drawing in Black Marker realized in the mid-20th Century by an unknown artist. Good Conditions. The artwork is depicted through soft strokes in a wel...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Permanent Marker

Figurative, Marker on Tracing Paper Board by Modern Artist F. N Souza "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
F. N. Souza - Untitled Marker on Paper, 11 x 8.5 inches Marker on Tracing Paper Pasted on Board, 12.5 x 9 inches ( Set of 2 works ) (Unframed Delivered) Francis Newton Souza was born in 1924 in Saligao, Goa. After losing his father at a very young age and being afflicted by a serious bout of small pox, he vowed to go about life his own way. Souza was expelled for participating in the Quit India Movement while studying at the Sir J J School of Art in Mumbai. In 1947, he founded the Progressive Artists' Group along with S H Raza...
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Board

1950's Modernist/ Cubist Painting - French Autumn Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on card size: 19 x 10.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the artists atel...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Satiric Figures - Drawing by Eugene le Poittevin - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Satiric Figures is an original china ink drawing on paper, realized by Eugene le Poittevin (Paris 1806-1870) French artist in the 19th century. Good general conditions except for di...
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19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Portrait of Woman - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is an original artwork, pencil, charcoal on paper. Is not signed and dated but we can attribute the period middle 20th Century. The artist want to define a sensit...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

The Crusades - Drawing by Alfred de Richem - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Crusades is a drawing realized by Alfred de Richemont (1857-1911) in the late 19th Century. Pencil, Ink, and Watercolor on paper. Hand-signed. In good conditions. Including a...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Ink

Original nude drawing mid century modern art by renowned sculptor -Signed Rare!
Located in New York, NY
George Sugarman Original nude drawing, 1951 Ink on Paper Signed and dated (l.r.). Matted and Framed. Original vintage frame included This rare signed, dated drawing from the early 1...
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Landscape - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a pencil drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition on a yellowed paper, no signature. Reynold Arnould was born in Le Havre, Fr...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Nude - Drawing in Pencil by Jeanne Daour - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Jeanne Daour. The state of preservation good except for aged margins. Sheet dimension:4 0 x 28 cm. The artwork represent...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Daily Life - Original Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - 1906
Located in Roma, IT
Daily life is an original drawing in mixed media on creamy cardboard realized by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions. This is an original ...
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Portrait of Dante - Drawing By Albert Decaris - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a modern artwork realized by Albert Decaris in the Mid-20th Century. Charcoal and watercolor drawings. Good conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

Cottage - Original Pencil Drawing - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Cottage" is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous Artist of XIX Century. In excellent conditions: As good as new. Sheet dimension: 13.4 x 21 cm. This ...
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19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

In the Wood - Original Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
In the Wood is an original drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1916-1988). The state of preservation of the artwork is good except for some ripping and small ...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Paris et la Belle Epoque - Pastel Drawing by Roberto Regalier - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Paris et la belle époque is an artwork realized by Roberto Regalier in the mid-20th Century. 50X50 cm, 83 x 73 cm frame included. Oil Pastel on canvas. Signature in the lower part...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Canvas, Oil Pastel

Composition - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome,...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
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1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

Tram - Artwork by Gabriele Galantara - 1905
Located in Roma, IT
Tram is an original China and lead drawing realized by Gabriele Galantara in 1905. Good condition, mounted on a cream coloured cardboard passpartout ( 34.5x50 cm), with a light blue...
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Landscape - Original Drawing by Edmond Cuisinier - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original watercolor drawing in on paper realized in the early 20th Century by Edmond Cuisinier (1857-1917). Monogrammed on the lower and stamped on the rear. Good c...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Portrait of Woman - Drawing - Early 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is a drawing realized in the early 20th century by an Anonymous French artist. Pencil on paper. The state of preservation is good. The artwork is represented thr...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Paper

Figure - Original Pencil Drawing by Paul Gavarni - Mid 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the mid-19th Century by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Original Pencil Drawing. Hand-signed. Good condition.
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Advertising - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Advertising is a watercolor realized by Mino Maccari in 1950s. Good conditions and mounted on a cream colored cardboard passpartout (62.5x45). Image Dimensions: 34x24 cm. Hand-si...
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Soldiers - Original Drawing in Pencil by Victor Adam - 1850s
Located in Roma, IT
Soldiers is an Original Drawing in pencil realized by Victor Adam ( 1800-1866) in the 1850s. Included a blue Passepartout: 2431 x 33 cm Good conditions. ...
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1850s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Pensatori - Original Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - 1910s
Located in Roma, IT
Pensatori is an original drawing in mixed media on creamy cardboard realized by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions. This is an original drawing representing two me...
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1910s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Portrait of Young Woman - Drawing by Henri Gervex - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Young Woman is an Original Pastel Drawing, realized in the 20th Century Henri Gervex (1852-1929). The status of preservation Good. The artwork is depicted skillfully th...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Modern 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 orange, blue, yellow, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mino Maccari, Flor David, Gabriele Galantara, and Alberto Ziveri. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Watercolor and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Modern figurative drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 0.25 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 $11 and tops out at $648,500, while the average work sells for $409.

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