20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Evocative abstract landscape by Martin Kallman (American, 1925-1992). This piece has large sections of light and shadow that overlap each other, as if c...

Title: Vintage Playground Scene Southport Common with Swings Pram and Children by John Steane (b.1931) Size: 15.25 inches (height) x 22.75 inches (w...

Artist: Ralph Hulett, American (1915 - 1974) Title: Funeral Range Year: circa 1970 Medium: Watercolor on Cardboard, signed Size: 12.75 x 39.25 in. (32.39 x 99.7 cm) Frame Size:...

Max Kuehne (1880 - 1968) Train Station, circa 1910 Watercolor on paper 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches Signed lower right Provenance: Private Collection, Illinois Max Kuehne was born in Halle, Germany on November 7, 1880. During his adolescence the family immigrated to America and settled in Flushing, New York. As a young man, Max was active in rowing events, bicycle racing, swimming and sailing. After experimenting with various occupations, Kuehne decided to study art, which led him to William Merritt Chase's famous school in New York; he was trained by Chase himself, then by Kenneth Hayes Miller. Chase was at the peak of his career, and his portraits were especially in demand. Kuehne would have profited from Chase's invaluable lessons in technique, as well as his inspirational personality. Miller, only four years older than Kuehne, was another of the many artists to benefit from Chase's teachings. Even though Miller still would have been under the spell of Chase upon Kuehne's arrival, he was already experimenting with an aestheticism that went beyond Chase's realism and virtuosity of the brush. Later Miller developed a style dependent upon volumetric figures that recall Italian Renaissance prototypes. Kuehne moved from Miller to Robert Henri in 1909. Rockwell Kent, who also studied under Chase, Miller, and Henri, expressed what he felt were their respective contributions: "As Chase had taught us to use our eyes, and Henri to enlist our hearts, Miller called on us to use our heads." (Rockwell Kent, It's Me O Lord: The Autobiography of Rockwell Kent. New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., 1955, p. 83). Henri prompted Kuehne to search out the unvarnished realities of urban living; a notable portion of Henri's stylistic formula was incorporated into his work. Having received such a thorough foundation in art, Kuehne spent a year in Europe's major art museums to study techniques of the old masters. His son Richard named Ernest Lawson as one of Max Kuehne's European traveling companions. In 1911 Kuehne moved to New York where he maintained a studio and painted everyday scenes around him, using the rather Manet-like, dark palette of Henri. A trip to Gloucester during the following summer engendered a brighter palette. In the words of Gallatin (1924, p. 60), during that summer Kuehne "executed some of his most successful pictures, paintings full of sunlight . . . revealing the fact that he was becoming a colorist of considerable distinction." Kuehne was away in England the year of the Armory Show (1913), where he worked on powerful, painterly seascapes on the rocky shores of Cornwall. Possibly inspired by Henri - who had discovered Madrid in 1900 then took classes there in 1906, 1908 and 1912 - Kuehne visited Spain in 1914; in all, he would spend three years there, maintaining a studio in Granada. He developed his own impressionism and a greater simplicity while in Spain, under the influence of the brilliant Mediterranean light. George Bellows convinced Kuehne to spend the summer of 1919 in Rockport, Maine (near Camden). The influence of Bellows was more than casual; he would have intensified Kuehne's commitment to paint life "in the raw" around him. After another brief trip to Spain in 1920, Kuehne went to the other Rockport (Cape Ann, Massachusetts) where he was accepted as a member of the vigorous art colony, spearheaded by Aldro T. Hibbard. Rockport's picturesque ambiance fulfilled the needs of an artist-sailor: as a writer in the Gloucester Daily Times explained, "Max Kuehne came to Rockport to paint, but he stayed to sail." The 1920s was a boom decade for Cape Ann, as it was for the rest of the nation. Kuehne's studio in Rockport was formerly occupied by Jonas Lie. Kuehne spent the summer of 1923 in Paris, where in July, André Breton started a brawl as the curtain went up on a play by his rival Tristan Tzara; the event signified the demise of the Dada movement. Kuehne could not relate to this avant-garde art but was apparently influenced by more traditional painters — the Fauves, Nabis, and painters such as Bonnard. Gallatin perceived a looser handling and more brilliant color in the pictures Kuehne brought back to the States in the fall. In 1926, Kuehne won the First Honorable Mention at the Carnegie Institute, and he re-exhibited there, for example, in 1937 (Before the Wind). Besides painting, Kuehne did sculpture, decorative screens, and furniture work with carved and gilded molding. In addition, he designed and carved his own frames, and John Taylor Adams encouraged Kuehne to execute etchings. Through his talents in all these media he was able to survive the Depression, and during the 1940s and 1950s these activities almost eclipsed his easel painting. In later years, Kuehne's landscapes and still-lifes show the influence of Cézanne and Bonnard, and his style changed radically. Max Kuehne died in 1968. He exhibited his work at the National Academy of Design, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, and in various New York City galleries. Kuehne's works are in the following public collections: the Detroit Institute of Arts (Marine Headland), the Whitney Museum (Diamond Hill...

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 the traces of time and some small...

Kiev is a Watercolour and Color Marker Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition and vivid colors on a sheet of a notebook. No Signature, ...

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Formally, Yokoi’s work combines elements of American modern abstraction with traditional elements of Japanese figuration and poetry. Her earliest abstract works created during her ti...

Wonderful figurative landscape of a crowd of people visiting a temple in Nepal by Alok Gurung (Nepalese, late 20th Century). Signature, date, and location are in lower left corner, "...

Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of a Coastal Scene with Outbuildings By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 4 x 6.5 inches (Height ...

Grand Canyon Plateau - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper Bold landscape line drawing by listed Maine artist Laurence Sisson (American, 1928-2015). Towering canyon walls frame a river snaking round a central plateau. This drawing was likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting. This piece is unsigned, but was acquired from David Sisson, the artist's son. Copy of the letter of authentication included. Presented in a new black mat with foam-core backing. Mat size: 8"H x 10"W Image size: 3.38"H x 6.63"W Laurence Sisson, was a student of Herbert Barnett (1910-1972), he was one of America's preeminent realist painters today. His work may be found in the permanent collections of museums nationwide including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Portland Museum of Art, Maine. Laurence Sisson painted landscapes for sixty years. He was known for his paintings of the Maine coast and landscapes of the southwest. His style ranges from plein air watercolors to large oil landscapes...

Delicate and detailed etching by Orpha Klinker (American, 1891-1964). At the edge of an old Adobe building, a staircase leads to the second floor. The stucco on the walls of the building is cracked, revealing the stonework below. Next to the building is a garden with Corkscrew Willow trees. One of her first projects with which Orpha impressed the public was a notable series of her large color portraits of California pioneers in the L.A.TIMES under the heading of "Speaking Of Pioneers." This led to another series on landmarks and famous tales of early California including oil paintings of historic adobes, buildings, and trees of California. Signed in plate, lower left. Paper size: 8.5"H x 10.5"W Mat size: 10"H x 12"W Orpha Klinker (American, 1891-1964) graduated from Polytechnic High School, L.A. and later studied at U.C.L.A. Art School and at the Cannon Art School. Artists Paul Lauritz and Anna A. Hills of Laguna Beach were her first art teachers. She continued her study of art at the Julian and Colarossi Academies in Europe. Some of her earliest work was in designing. Many pages of her fine pen work drawings appeared in Los Angeles newspapers, illustrating the fashions of the day, not only in clothes but in furniture and other things. Then for a time she did her work in New York City and later with the Ladies Home Journal in Philadelphia. One of her first projects with which Orpha impressed the public was a notable series of her large color portraits of California pioneers in the L.A.TIMES under the heading of "Speaking Of Pioneers." This led to another series on landmarks and famous tales of early California including oil paintings of historic adobes, buildings, and trees of California. From the Mexican border to Death Valley she roamed, meeting and painting portraits of such characters as Death Valley Scotty, Shoshone Johnny, the ancient Indian who supposedly saw the first white man come to Death Valley, Emanuel A. Speegle, "The Last of the 49'ers" (over 90 years of age) and others. Orpha was active in keeping alive the memory of one historical event in particular, the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga ending the Mexican War...

Forest edge at winter. 1983. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm Winter landscape Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at stud...

This stunning, original signed landscape painting by Charles Partridge Adams (1858-1942) captures the breathtaking beauty of a Colorado sunset along the Front Range, near Denver. The...

Landscape is a drawing in watercolor realized in 1971 by Louttre Bissière. Hand signed lower right. Good conditions. The artwork is represented through soft pencil strokes.

Vivid mid century watercolor landscape of piercing blue mountains overshadowing a golden valley by an unknown artist. Signed "A.D. 1966" lower right. Pre...

St. Peter's Basilica from the Edge of the City - Roman Lansdcape Lush watercolor of a sunset behind St. Peter's Basilica by Gaetano Facciola (Italian, 1868-1949). From a road at the edge of town...

Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Notre-Dame and the Parisian Riverbank By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 5 x 7 inches (Heigh...

Houses in the wood is an original watercolor and china ink drawing on ivory-colorated paper, realized by Anonymous French Artist of the 20th Century. In very good conditions. Illeg...

Caught in a blaze of fire - This visual delight by Zoltan Hecht depicts a surreal city scene with an overwhelming Paleolithic impression. Geometric shapes and cylindrical forms have ...

Gorgeous landscape of the edge of a lake with mountains in the background by a California watercolor artist.. Signed in pencil in the lowe...

This is a beautiful watercolor on board by New Jersey artist Henry Gasser, N.A. (1909-1981). Titled on the verso: “Apertif, Paris.” The painting measures 10"h x 8"w. Signed “H. Gasse...

Edward Dufner is one of America's finest American Impressionists. This is an exceptional work by him. The technique is exquisite with the brushwork being refined and sophisticated,...

Charles Edward Brittan (1870-1949). Original watercolour. A moorland scene with sheep grazing. Smartly mounted in a wooden frame. Signed to the lower left. On paper.

Title: Dorset Beach Scene with Families Sea and Sky by British Artist John Steane by John Steane (b.1931) Size: 15.25 inches (height) x 23 inches (width) watercolor painting on paper...

A beautiful antique original watercolor of the Dutch landscape. I apologize for the reflections on the glass - this piece comes already framed and behind glass, in an antique wood fr...

Watercolour on toned paper. Elegantly mounted in a pale blue and gilt frame. Signed with initials to the lower right and dated, 1933. On fibrous paper.

A charming watercolour scene depicting villagers wondering a street after a heavy rainfall. Signed and titled to the lower border. On paper laid to card .

Grey,blue,Britany,Harbor,Nord France,Sea Life in Brittany Harbor Douarnenez Blue and gray colors of the sea of northern France Henry Maurice CAHOURS (Paris, 1889 – Vence, 1974) He...

Trees is an Original China Ink and Pen Drawing realized by Gustave Pierre. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right corner. Good condition included a white cardboard passpartout (48.5x32.5 cm). Gustave René Pierre...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." S Clapham (active 1940 - 1960) Puslinch House Pencil 55 x 77 cm An architectural drawing of Puslinch House, a fine Christopher Wren-style Georgian mansion in Devon. The estate was owned by the Poslylinch, Mohun, and Upton families before being taken over by the Yonge family in 1718, following the marriage of John Yonge and Mary Upton. The Queen Anne House mansion was built on the occasion of their wedding and an earlier medieval...

Mountains is an original drawing in watercolor on cardboard realized by Jean-Raymond Delpech (1916-1988) in 1944. Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. The state of preservatio...

Early 20th century drawing and watercolour on paper by noted French Post Impressionist painter Henri Lebasque. The work is signed in pencil bottom right and is presented in a gilt wo...

Sketches is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. No signature.

Landscape with buildings and trees Watercolor on paper, c. 1930's Signed in pencil lower right (see photo) Provenance: Estate of the artist Condition: Excellent Sheet size: 9 3/8 x 1...

Brightly colored floral landscape by unknown artist Duane Reid (American, 20th Century). Bold red and orange flowers with green foliage contrast nicely against a blue sky with puffy ...

A picturesque watercolour study of Rydal Water near Grasmere. Presented in a gilt-effect frame. Signed to the lower right. On paper.

Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887–1964) Nearing the Peaks, 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right 15 x 20 inches 18.5 x 24 inches framed Frank Nelson Wilcox (Octo...

Title: St Marks Basilica Venice in Golden Light with Crowds and Reflections Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Signed: Bottom left corner Medium...

Landscape is an original drawing in China ink and watercolor on paper, realized by Ermanno Pavarino in 1969. The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Hand-signed and d...

A delightful landscape from English artist George Henry Downing (1878-1940). Here Downing has depicted an autumnal woodland, with two figures walking away from the viewer. Downing's ...

Title: People Dining In Cosy Café With Beamed Ceiling And Warm Purple Wall Interior By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 10.75 inches (height) x 12...

Mid Century Modern East Bay IV Abstracted Landscape by Erle Loran Dynamic mid century abstracted geometric landscape drawing of the East Bay California landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), circa 1950. From a collection of estate of Ruth Loran (wife of artist). Presented in mat. Unframed. Mat size: 13"H x 16"W. Paper size: 9"H x 12"W Provenance: This piece was from Erle Loran's sketch book and this drawing was then matted, purchased from the Erle Loran estate and the Carlson Gallery, Carmel. Erle Loran was a modernist of urban-coast views and geometric painting. Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1905. He attended the University of Minnesota for a while before studying at the Minneapolis School of Art, under Cameron Booth...

landscape, fishing, England, 1910,pastel,green,blue Edouard CHAPPEL (Anversa, 1859 – Cagnes-sur-Mer, 1946) MUSEI BELGIO Anversa Musée Royal des Beaux-Arts FRANCIA Paris Musée d...

1930's watercolor figurative landscape depicting the First Church of Christ Congregational in Milford, Connecticut by J. Nolan of Providence, Rhode Island (American, 20th Century). S...

"Bush" is an original China Ink drawing on ivory-colorated cardboard by Socrate Foscato. In excellent conditions: As good as new. Printing of Artteist's Atelier, on the lower left....

George Wills Harley (fl.1900-1909) - original watercolour. A view of Eton College from the River Thames. Boldly signed to the lower right. Presented in a fine gilt-effect frame. On p...

Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed Size: 7 inches (height) x 9.75 inches (width) Signed: Yes Condition: Sound condition, with some minor signs of foxing visible Provenance: Priva...

Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887–1964) Red Cliffs and Hogan, Arizona, 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right 14.5 x 19 inches 18.5 x 24 inches framed Frank Nelso...

Title: Cafe Scene in Italian Piazza With Yellow Striped Awning and Diners By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 11 inches (height) x 15 inches (widt...

A beautifully sensitive watercolour study by the artist Arthur Tucker (1864-1929), depicting a tranquil mountainous landscape. Signed to the lower left. Well presented in a gilt fram...

Into the Woods is an original modern artwork realized by the French artist Gabrielle Kayser in 1948. Original watercolored and china ink on paper. Hand-signed and dated by the ar...

The village 1964, paper/watercolor., 20.5x29.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many mili...

We acquired a series of designs for stained glass windows from the TW Camm studios that had not been seen for decades. To see more of them scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller". Further designs will be listed in due course, please send us a message if you would like to see them. Florence Camm (1874-1960) Sir Lancelot...

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...

Beautiful gouache on paper, Moody atmospheric landscape in shades of black, blue green and gold by French artist, Roger Etienne Everaert Ret, signed on top right. Roger Etienne, Fren...

Provenance David Ramus, Ltd.; Menconi and Schoelkopf Fine Art, New York; Private collection, Atlanta, Georgia, until 2010 Exhibitions Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ...

To find our other views of Oxford and Cambridge scroll down to and click on 'view more from this seller'. Sir Hugh Casson CH, KCVO, PRA, RDI (1910-1999) St John’s College, Oxford, C...

Serene winter landscape by Grace Eichholz (American, b. 1927). Signed "G. EICHHOLZ" in the lower left corner. Artist info and title on verso. Presented in a double mat of cream and w...

Edith Isaac-Rose "Cubed Abstract" 1960s Pastel on paper 6.5"x7.25 unframed Signed in pencil lower right. Came from a portfolio of her work. *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing time between 3-5 weeks. Born in Chicago in 1929, and neé Ganansky-Teitelbaum, she graduated from The Art Institute of Chicago in 1951 and moved to New York in 1959 where she lived ever since. Taking as her professional name her parents’ first names, Edith was a prolific artist working first as an abstract expressionist then turning in the 1980s to figurative, political work consisting of drawings, paintings, and embroideries which she called “Daily Rage”. She had been represented by the Phyllis Kind...