Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Interior is a drawing in pencil on paper realized by Jeanne Daour. The state of preservation is good except for some foxings and stains. Hand-signed and dated 1940, on the lower le...

Theatrical Scene is an original monogrammed drawing in pencil, realized by Russian scenographer Eugène Berman,. Image Dimension: 24.5 x 35 cm Image Dimensions: 11 x 15 cm In very g...

Theatrical Figure is an original monogrammed drawing in pencil, watercolor and in China ink on paper, realized by Russian scenographer Eugène Berman. Image Dimension: 35 x 25 cm Ima...

The hug is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1970's. Colored mixed media drawing on cardboard (ink and watercolor). Hand signed by the artist on the lower margin....

"Figures" is an original drawing in ink on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension: 11.8 x 10.5 cm. The artwork represents beautiful figures drawn in ink...

Colored Vases is a beautiful original drawing on paper realized by Anonymous French artist of XIX century. Mixed media watercolor and china ink drawing. Mint conditions with some...

Theatrical Costum is an original monogrammed drawing in pencil, realized by Russian scenographer Eugène Berman Image Dimension: 35 x 25 cm In very good conditions. The artwork re...

Firewood splitters. 2024., acrylic, paper, 26x22.5 cm Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of Art, Painting Department –...

SUSIE Q. SMITH Medium: Newspaper comics Distributed by: King Features Syndicate First Appeared: 1945 Creators: Linda and Jerry Walter 6.5 X 19.5 Like her contemporaries, Aggie Mack, Candy and Patsy Walker (before her conversion to a superhero), Susie Q. Smith was a female Archie-type — not exactly an imitator, because Archie, who had started only four years earlier, hadn't yet become popular enough to spawn imitators, but part of his genre. She attended high school, where her teachers often seemed unreasonable to her, interacted with the opposite gender in a typically adolescent way, and her parents didn't completely understand her. And she was cute and perky as only a teenage girl can be. Susie was the star of a comic strip distributed by King Features, the biggest of the comic strip syndicates, whose other offerings have ranged from Jackys Diary to Prince Valiant. King launched the strip in both daily and Sunday form in 1945. Daily, she was only in a panel at first, but it expanded into a full, multi-panel strip on February 7, 1953. In a very odd turn of events, in 1953 the Walters chose to leave King Features behind and hitch their wagon at the McNaught Syndicate. The creators were Harold "Jerry" Walter and his wife, Linda. Jerry was also responsible for Jellybean Jones, who has nothing to do with Jughead Jones's young sister, a modern-day addition to the Archie cast of characters. Together, they did The Lively Ones during the 1960s. Though each was capable of doing both major jobs in comic strip production, their usual working method was for Jerry to dream up the ideas and write the dialog, while Linda did the artwork. The Walters also collaborated on a series of Susie Q. Smith comic books for Dell Comics. Instead of reprinting newspaper strips, these ran new stories by the Walters. Between 1951 and '54, four issues were published as part of the Four Color Comics series, where many minor comic strips, including Dotty Dripple, Timmy and Rusty Riley had found a home. It had no other media spin-offs. Susie Q. Smith had a respectable run in the newspapers, but it ended in 1959. Jerry Walter (1915 - 2007) was an abstract expressionist artist whose output of energetic and colorful paintings were the products of the rich artistic milieu of post-war New York City. He was born Harold Frank Walter in Mount Pleasant, Iowa on November 25, 1915. After graduating from Colgate University in 1937, Walter moved to New York City, where he studied drawing and painting at the New School and the Art Students’ League. Before concentrating seriously on his art, he spent several years as a successful copywriter and idea man for the advertising agencies of J. Walter Thompson, McCann Ericson, and BBDO. During this time, he also worked as a syndicated cartoonist. Collaborating with his wife, Linda, his best-known series was Susie Q. Smith, which first appeared in 1945 and described as a “female Archie type.” Very popular, the cartoon was later the subject of a series of comic books published from 1951 to 1954. After serving in the United States Army for three years during World War II, Walter began to paint seriously. He ascribed his earliest artistic influence to Joan Miró, whose Dog Barking at the Moon (1926) he viewed when he was twelve, the year he published his first cartoon. Walter later wrote that jazz, “the first native expression of so-called modernism” was a strong influence on his work. During the later 1940s, Walters spent time at the Research Studio in Maitland, Florida. Founded in 1937 by artist and architect J. André Smith and supported by the philanthropist Mary Curtis Bok, the Research Studio was a lively colony that hosted prominent artists, including Milton Avery, Ralston Crawford, and Doris Lee. While at the Studio, Walter’s work was purchased by Frank Crowninshield. A founding trustee of the Museum of Modern Art and editor of Vanity Fair, Crowinshield was a noted collector; his collection included important works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, George Bellows, and Pierre Bonnard. Returning to New York after his time at the Studio, Walter became an active member of the New York school of the abstract expressionist movement, and in the summer of 1956, Walter exhibited 13 paintings and a selection of drawings at New York’s Chase Gallery. The adroit manipulation of both color and composition evident in his work shows the influence of Abstract Expressionism, particularly Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, and Hans Hofmann. illustrator and female cartoonist Linda Walter was the talented female mind behind the beloved "Susie Q. Smith" comic strip. She played an instrumental role in shaping the cultural landscape through her vibrant illustrations. Known for the timeless charm of the "Susie Q. Smith" comic strip, Linda's artistry brought joy and laughter to countless readers during the 1950s and continues to resonate with fans across generations. She was part of the Woodstock artists community. from Women in Comics: Linda Walter was the artist of newspaper strip Susie Q. Smith, which was written by her husband, Jerry. It was syndicated by King Features Syndicate and ran from 1945 to 1959. The Walters also contributed original Susie Q. Smith stories to Dell's Four Color comic books from 1951 to 1954. From 1964-1965, they created a singled panel comic called The Lively Ones. Vintage Golden Age of Comics era. The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The superhero archetype was created. Between 1939 and 1941 Detective Comics (DC) and its sister company, All-American Publications, introduced popular superheroes such as Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Doctor Fate, the Atom, Hawkman, Green Arrow and Aquaman. Timely Comics, the 1940s predecessor of Marvel Comics, had million-selling titles featuring the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and Captain America. Another notable series was The Spirit by Will Eisner. Dell Comics' non-superhero characters (particularly the licensed Walt Disney animated-character comics) outsold the superhero comics of the day. The publisher featured licensed movie and literary characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Roy Rogers and Tarzan. Additionally, MLJ's introduction of Archie Andrews in Pep Comics #22 (December 1941) gave rise to teen humor comics, with the Archie Comics...

"Ceiling Decoration" is an original drawing in ink and watercolor on ivory-colored paper, realized by Anonymous Artist of the XVIII Century. The st...

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 ...

Theatrical Costume is an original drawing in watercolor and pencil on paper, glued on cardboard, realized by Russian scenographer Eugène Berman, hand-signed. Image Dimension: 35 x 2...

"The Water Carrier" is an original black China ink drawing on ivory-colored paper by Anonymous Artist of XX Century. In excellent conditions: as good as new. Sheet dimension: 25.5...

"Figures Studies" 1930s is an original China ink drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous French Artist of XX Century. In excellent condition...

Portrait is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Paul Charles Delaroche (1886-1914). Hand-signed and dated on the lower left in pencil. The state of preservation is v...

Nude is an original drawing in pen on paper realized in 1960 ca. by Dansac. Hand-signed at the top right. The state of preservation good, with the stain of gluing. The artwork r...

Landscape 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 rippings and small c...

Roman Dances and Songs is an original modern artwork realized by an Anonymous Italian painter in the middle of the XIX Century. Original Drawing on paper: charcoal and pencil on iv...

"Studies" is an original drawing in tempera on paper, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimens...

"Bassoon Player" is an original black China ink and pencil drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous Artist of XIX Century. In excellent conditions: As good as new. Sheet dim...

Sea Fantasy is a drawing in pen realized by Italian artist Bruno Angoletta. Hand-signed on the lower in pencil. Included a Passepartout: 30 x 40 cm. Good condition. The artwork...

"Studies" is an original drawing in tempera on paper, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimens...

Illustration is an original drawing in pen realized by Italian artist Bruno Angoletta. Hand-signed at the top right "Ag" in pencil. Included a Passepartout: 30 x 40 cm. Good con...

The Inactive Dam is an original modern artwork realized in the middle of the XX Century by the French Artist André Ragot (1894 - 1971). Watercolor on rigi...

Interior is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Jeanne Daour. The state of preservation is good except for some foxings and stains. Hand-signed and dated 1943 on the...

"Man Figure" is an original black China ink drawing on ivory-colored paper , signed and dated by Antonio Vangelli (1917-2003), on the lower right. Good conditions. Sheet dimension: 28 x 22.5 cm. This is an original drawing representing a model and showing a very rapid line and a synthetic touch with all the dignity of an autonomous artwork. Antonio Vangelli (1917-2003): Descending from a family of painters, sculptors and architects and son of Emidio Vangelli, Antonio Vangelli was born in Rome in 1917. In the Thirties he joined the artistic environment of the capital where he made his debut with the publication of some drawings in the literary magazines "Lettere Oggi" and "Risorgimento". Take part in the first exhibition organized by the "Free Association of Figurative Arts" in the late thirties. In the years of the second post-war period, his artistic maturity led him to create works inspired by the industrial landscape and in the 1960s he created some decorations on ceramic vases with the casting technique. At the beginning of the seventies he met the painter Antonio Vacca, an artist with whom he made a deep friendship, and together they travel to New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam and in the Renaissance setting of the Villa San Carlo Borromeo...

"The Kiss" is an original hand colored drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In excellent conditions: As good as new. Sheet dimension: 35 x 50 cm. This is an original drawing representing a man kissing woman...

Portrait is an original drawing in colored pastels on paper velours (pour le pastel), realized by Anonymous Artist of XX century. In very good conditions. This artwork represents a...

Flowers is an original drawing in mixed media on cardboard, realized by R. Deverin (XX-XXI). Sheet dimension: 23.6 x 17.5 cm. The artwork represents a beautiful flowers drawn in m...

Interior is an original drawing in pencil and China ink on paper, realized by Jeanne Daour. In very good conditions. This artwork represents an admirable interior of a room, with a...

"Drawings" is a drawing in pencil drawing on paper, recto and verso, realized by Gabriel Guèrin. The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension: 19 x 15 cm....

Louis Osman was an English artist, architect, goldsmith, silversmith and medallist. He is notable for the gold coronet he designed and made for the investiture in 1969 of Charles, Pr...

"Studies" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the XX Century. The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimensi...

Port is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the XVIII century. The State of preservation is good, except for some diffused foxing. Sheet dime...

"House" is an original ink drawing on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension:17.6 x 23.8 cm. The artwork represents beautiful house drawn in ink...

"Study for a Portrait" is an original drawing in tempera on paper, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. ...

"Subject Posing" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimens...

"Girl Posing" is an original drawing in tempera on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension...

"Girl Posing" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension...

"Subject Posing" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimensi...

"Don Quichote/Caricature" is an original pen drawing on cardboard, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation o...

Landscape is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX century. The State of preservation is very good with small tearing on the margins. Sheet dimension: 47x32 cm The artwork represents a scenery of trees and farm...

"Figures" is an original drawing in tempera on paper, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimens...

"Little girl reading" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of ...

"Caricature" 1890's is an original drawing in pen on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension: 20.6 x 13.2 cm. The artwork represents beautiful man...

"Figures studies" is an original drawing on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension: 28.8 ...

Sympathy is a watercolor on paper realized by Pierre Laurent Brenot (1913-1998). Good conditions, aged. Included the Passepartout: 32 x 24. There is the lithograph of the same artwork included: 18.4 x 14. Here the artwork represents a couple sitting together in a candlelight. The artwork is depicted skillfully through confident and soft strokes in a well-balanced composition and harmonious colors. Pierre-Laurent Brenot (1913-1998) In 1928, he entered the École Estienne where he attended classes for three years. Then he continued his training as a designer with Fernand Hertenberger. Pierre-Laurent Brenot's gifts of observation and precision in his pencil stroke were immediately noticed.During the fashion years (from 1936 to 1950),he was hired by Monsieur Chatard, a great tailor for men and women, in his Fashionable store, at number 16 boulevard Montmartre. He then created a line of men's suits. On his momentum, he produced numerous fashion designs for other great couturiers (Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Jeanne Lafaurie...

Surrealistic Composition is an original modern artwork on paper realized by the anonymous artist in the late 20 Century. With the monogram of the artist on the lower left " L. M". ...

Landscape "Eolie Island" in an original artwork in watercolor realized by the French artist André Ragot ( 1894-1971). Hand-signed by the artist on the low...

Couple is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960s. Mixed media colored drawing (pencil, ink and watercolor) on velin paper Hand-signed by the artist on the lower...

A 1950s pastel drawing of a young boy by artist Francis Chapin. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Image size: 16" x 15". Artwork is not matt...

"Allegory" (1937) is an original drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1916-1988). The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension: 14.6 x 23.2 cm. The artwork represents beautiful allegory with gloomy color, dark watercolor...

Panorama is an original drawing in pen realized by Vito Alghisi in 1987. Hand-signed on the lower right of and dated by the artist. Very good conditions. Includes a white Passepart...

Family Scene is an original modern artwork realized in the middle of the XX Century by a French artist. Original china ink and watercolor. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower le...

Still Lives include two original drawings in watercolor on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985), Hand-signed on the lower right on the first art...

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is an original drawing in mixed media on cardboard realized by an unknown artist in 1970. Signed and dated on lower right. The State of prese...

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is an original painting in oil on cardboard realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX century. The State of preservation is very good. The ar...

Secret. 2023., gouache, paper, 17. 5 x 24 cm With defect, one corner has a bend. Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of...