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
Sketches of a Car - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of a Car is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
No signature.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
$268 Sale Price
25% Off
Advertising Sketch - Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - 1905
Located in Roma, IT
Advertising sketch is an original watercolored china ink drawing realized by Gabriele Galantara, the state of preservation of the artwork is good.
The artworks represent an advertis...
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
Nude - Original Drawing by George-Henri Tribout - 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized by Georges Henri Tribout in about 1940. Ink Drawing.
Good Conditions.
Georges Henri Tribout (1884-1962)
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Nude Woman - Pencil on Paper by André Meaux-Saint-Marc - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Woman is an original pencil drawing realized by André Meaux Saint-Marc (1885 - 1941) .
Pencil drawing on brown paper in very good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
La Mezzana - China Ink by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
La Mezzana (The Mizzen) is an original drawing on paper, realized around the 1960s by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989).
Original black Chin...
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Porcelain Vase - China Ink and Watercolor - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelain Vase, 1890s is a china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous French Artist of the late 19th Century.
In excellent conditions: As good as new.
N...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
Sketches - Original Ink Drawing Henri Lehmann - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is an original Drawing on paper realized by the painter Henri Lehmann (1814-1882).
Drawing in ink.
Fair conditions with aged margins.
The art...
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19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Landscape - Pencil on Paper by J. P. Verdussen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original drawing is realized by Jan Peter Verdussen.
The artwork has some folds and foxings and is repaired on the middle line.
The artwork represents a landscape.
...
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18th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Figure - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original Drawing in watercolor on creamy-colored paper realized by An anonymous artist in the Mid 20th century.
Good conditions.
The artwork is represented posing nude...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Schiavitù Economica (Economic Slavery)- by G. Galantara - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The priest is an original ink and watercolor drawing realized by Gabriele Galantara in the Early 20th Century.
The status of preservation Good.
The artwork is depicted skillfully t...
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1910s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Popes - Original Drawing By Edouard Dufeu - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Popes is an original drawing in charcoal , watercolor and ink on paper realized by Edouard Dufeu in the mid20th century.
Good conditions with some cut...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Pitcher, Dodger Catcher and baseball field positions, 3 drawings by Ronald Searl
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Ronald Searle, CBE HRWS (British, 1920 – 2011)
Pitcher; The Dodger’s catcher; and a drawing of the field positions on the day
A set of three baseball studies
Pencil on paper
5.1/4 x ...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Figure - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original Drawing in pencil on creamy-colored paper realized by An anonymous artist in the Mid 20th century.
Good conditions.
The artwork is represented posing nude thr...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
1950s "Star Ear" Mid Century Figurative Drawing University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy
"Star Ear"
c.1950s
Ink on paper
Black wood frame 9.75"x17.25
Signed lower right in pencil
Came from artist estate
This striking piece of art is an original drawing by r...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Couple - Original Charcoal by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Couple is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989).
Original charcoal drawing on Ivory cardboard.
Hand-signed in pencil n ...
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
Mountains - Original Drawing by Friedrich Paul Nerly - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mountains is an original artwork realized in the end of 19th century by Friedrich Paul Nerly.
Pencil drawing and watercolor.
The artwork is hand signed on the lower left margin.
T...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Holy Family - Original Drawing by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Holy Family is an Original Drawing in Pastel realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right margin.
Good conditions.
Giselle Halff (1899-...
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Landscape - Drawing By Edouard Dufeu - Late-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an Original China Ink and Watercolour realized by Edouard Dufeu (1836-1900).
Good condition included a cream colored cardboard passpartout ...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Nude - Drawing in Pencil by Jeanne Daour - 1939
By Jeanne Daour
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Jeanne Daour.
The state of preservation good except for some foxings and stains.
Hand-signed on the lower right.
Sheet d...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Women in Marocco - Original Pencil Drawing by Helen Vogt - 1930s
By Helen Vogt
Located in Roma, IT
Women in Marocco is an original pencil drawing realized by Helen Vogt in 1930s.
The state of preservation is very good.
Not signed, Only stamp of the artist on the lower margin.
...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Marie and Joseph on Horseback - Drawing by G.-H. Tribout - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Marie and Joseph on Horseback is an original artwork realized by George Henri Tribout.
Original unsigned watercolor drawing on paper.
Fair conditions, light scratches and wear some...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Costume for Aida - Tempera and Watercolor - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Costume for Aida is a painting in tempera and watercolor on brownish paper realized in 1920 ca. by an Anonymous Italian artist of the early 20th Century.
In very good condition.
Th...
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1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Venice - Original Watercolor by Friedrich Paul Nerly - 1870s
Located in Roma, IT
Venice is an original artwork realized in the 1870s by Friedrich Paul Nerly (1842-1919).
Watercolor. Hand signed on the lower right margin.
Includes a beautiful gilded frame.
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1870s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
A 1940s Black & WhiteFashion Study for Lily Daché Hat Designs
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 1940s black & white fashion study featuring an advertisement for women's hats by Lilly Daché. Provenance: Cornelia Steckl-Jurin, Founder of the Fashion Department at the Sc...
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Bird - Original Pen Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bird is an original drawing in pen realized by a French Anonymous artist of the Mid-20th Century, the state of preservation of the artwork is good except for some foxing along the margins.
Hand-signed on the lower left, illegible.
The artwork represents the study of bird...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Landscape - Original Pencil on Paper by J. P. Verdussen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original drawing in pencil on ivory-colored paper realized by Jan Peter Verdussen.
The artwork has some folds and foxing and is repair on the middle line.
The artwo...
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18th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Landscape in Lagny - Original Drawing by Paul Alouard-Carny - 1936
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape in Lagny is an Original Pastel and Watercolour realized by Paul Alouard-Carny (1884-1961) in 1936.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lo...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Watercolor
The Audience - Watercolour by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The audience is a very beautiful watercolour painting realized by Mino Maccari on 1965.
In good condition, except for worn paper on the margins.
Hand-si...
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Literature - Pencil Drawing on Paper by Unknown French Artist - Early 1900
Located in Roma, IT
Literature is an original artwork realized by a French artist in the XX Century.
Original drawing on paper.
Very good conditions.
Very interesting artwork representing several s...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Landscape - Original Pencil and Pen by Herta Hausmann - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original pencil and pen drawing on ivory-colorated cardboard by Herta Hausmann (1916-?).
In very good condition.
Not signed. Stamp of the atelier on the back.
Imag...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Pen
Christ - Original Pen and Pencil Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Christ is an original drawing on paper in pen and pencil mounted on blueish Passepartout, realized by an anonymous Italian artist of the Early 20th Cen...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Pencil
Woman - Original Drawing by L.E. Adan - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in ink realized in the early 20th Century by Louis Emile Adan (1839-1937).
Good Conditions.
The artwork is depicted thr...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Two Portraits - Pencil Drawings by Tony Minartz - Early 20th Century
By Tony Minartz
Located in Roma, IT
Two Portraits is included two original drawings in pencil on paper, realized byTony Minartz (1873-1944), with the stamp of the artist on the rear.
Sheet...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Theatrical Costume - Pencil by Alfredo Edel - 1895
By Alfredo Edel
Located in Roma, IT
Theatrical Costume is an original pencil drawing realized by Alfredo Edel in 1895.
Good condition, the artwork is with watercolor and biacca.
Hand signed with pencil by the artis.
Alfredo Leonardo Edel (1856–1912), sometimes credited as Alfredo Edel Colorno, was an Italian costume designer popular during the late 19th and early 20th century. He worked at the La Scala opera...
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1890s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Nude of Woman - China Ink and Pencil by Marcel Spranck - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman is an Original Pen Drawing realized by Marcel Spranck (1896-1978).
The little artwork is in very good condition, included a yellow cardboard passpartout (50x32.5 cm).
...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pencil
Portrait - Drawing by Francisco Bores - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a modern artwork realized by Francisco Bores in 1950.
Charcoal drawings.
Good conditions.
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
The Birds - Original Ink Drawing by Louis Touchagues - Mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
The Birds is an Original Drawing realized by Louis Touchagues in the mid 20th Century.
Drawing in ink and pen.
Hand-signed on the lower by the artist.
Good conditions.
The delica...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Woman with Child - Original Drawing - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Woman with child is an original Drawing pen and watercolor on paper in pencil realized in the Mid-20th Century.
In good condition.
The artwork is depicted skillfully through confi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pen
The Tree and Cat - Original Ink Drawing by Louis Touchagues - Mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
The Tree and Cat is an Original Drawing applied on a white Passepartout, realized by Louis Touchagues in the mid 20th century.
Drawing in ink and pen.
Hand-signed on the lower by t...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Untitled, Pen & Ink on Paper, Black color by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Ganesh Pyne
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Ganesh Pyne - Untitled - 8.25 x 11 inches (unframed size)
Pen & Ink on Paper
Inclusive of shipment in roll form.
Style : Initially, Pyne painted watercolo...
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1990s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Cityscape with Statue - Original Drawing - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cityscape with Statue is an original artwork, mixed media on cardboard. Is not signed and dated but we can attribute the period middle 20th Century.
The artist want to define a e...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Masquerade - Pencil Drawing - Mid-20th century
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Masquerade is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1970s by the italian artist Leo Guida.
Original Pencil Drawing on paper.
The work is in very good conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
The Priest with Good Taste - China Ink by Carlo Rivalta - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The priest with good taste is an original drawing artwork realized by Carlo Rivalta (1887-1941).
China ink drawing on brownish paper.
Monogrammed top-right "RIV"
The state of pres...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Study for a Portrait - Original Pencil Drawing - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"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.
...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Interior of a House - Original Mixed Media Drawing - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Interior of a House" is an original pencil, china ink and pastels drawing on ivory paper by Anonymous Artist of XIX Century.
In very good condit...
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19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Pastel, Ink
Portrait of Christ - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Christ is an original artwork realized by the Unknown Artist in the early 20th century.
Original colored pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, glued on colored cardboa...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Pastel
$250 Sale Price
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Autumn - Original Drawing by Jean-Raymond Delpech - 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Autumn is an original is an original drawing in watercolor on cardboard realized by Jean-Raymond Delpech (1916-1988) in 1958.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. The state of...
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Figure - Original Watercolor on Paper by Cazanove - 1922
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by Raymond Cazanove in 1922.
Hand-signed on the lower right.
In good conditions, with aged margins.
Sheet dimension:...
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1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Jonathan Winters, Old Cross Dresser, unique drawing in pen
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a unique drawing created by Jonathan Winters in 2001 using pen and ink. It is hand signed and dated, "May 22, 2001." Winters was an iconic American comedian, actor, aut...
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper
View Of Rome - Watercolor on Paper by C.R. Cockerell - Mid 19th Century
By Charles Robert Cockerell
Located in Roma, IT
View Of Rome is a beautiful artwork realized by Charles Robert Cockerell in the XIX century.
Watercolor on paper. Inscribed in pencil on lower left and verso.
This charming artwork...
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Portrait of a Man - Original Pencil Drawing by G.J. Sortais - 1886
By Georges Julien Sortais
Located in Roma, IT
Man Portrait is a beautiful portrait drawn with a sanguine pencil by the French artist Georges Julien Sortais. The state of preservation is very good, except for some stains of funga...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Confidential Look - Ink Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Confidential Look is an original drawing on paper, realized around the mid of the Century by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989,.
Black china ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Farmers - Painting by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Farmers is an original modern artwork realized in the early 20th Century by the artist Gabriele Galantara.
Watercolor and tempera.
Monogram on the lower right. Hand-written annotat...
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Tempera
Figures - Pencil Drawing - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Figures" is a drawing in pencil on ivory-colored paper, realized by Eugene Guèrin.
The state of preservation of the artwork is very good.
Sheet dimension: 19.4 x 14 cm.
The artw...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
Landscape - Pencil Drawing by J. P. Verdussen - Mid-18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a beautiful drawing in pencil on ivory-colored paper realized by Jan Peter Verdussen.
The artwork has some folds and foxings. The artwork represents a landscape.
Inclu...
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Mid-18th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Isadora Duncan
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Isadora Duncan
Graphite with grey wash on paper mounted to cardstock
Signed and dated in pencil lower right (see photo)
Provenance: Charlotte Bergman, f...
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1910s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Sleeping Man - Etching + Pencil Drawing - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seeping Man is an etching on paper realized by Francois Blaise (1825-). Signed on the plate, with the same drawing in pencil on the rear, with an inscription on the lower center.
Th...
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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Etching
Sketches - Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is a modern artwork realized by in the Early 20th Century.
Pencil drawings.
Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
The General….Baron de Brielhe - Pencil by E. O. Wauquier - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The general ... Baron De Brielhe is an original drawing in pencil with gray point, unsigned, on paper, realized by E. O. Wauquier (1808-1869).
Good conditions except for minor cosme...
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Winged Figure - Pencil Drawing by J. Bodley - 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Winged Figure is a pencil drawing dated in the 1940s, realized by the British artist Josselin Bodley.
The state of preservation is very good, except for...
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
$285 Sale Price
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