Unknown

Trees Above Rooftops

1965

Dreamy antique watercolor landscape of a picturesque scene of a church steeple rising from the foliage as a female figure rests under the shade of...

Joyful watercolor landscape of a strip of trees dotted with fall colored foliage by artist Alfred Siegris (1892-1960), circa 1950. Signed lower right. Original one-of-a-kind artwork...

Delightful one-of-a-kind watercolor and gouache painting of boats docked along the glassy waters of Fareham creek located in England, circa 1910. Titled lower right. Original artwo...

Bright and airy watercolor of a figure in a small tropical village by French artist Stephane Magnard, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displaye...

Otto Eerelman 1839-1926 Dutch Concours de Chiens au Promenade Watercolor on paper Signed “O. Eerelman 1904” (lower left) A tour de force watercolor by celebrated Dutch artist Otto Eerelman, one of 19th-century Europe's most popular and important animal portraitists, this charming composition captures a bustling cross-section of fashionable elites walking their equally fashionable canine companions. Eerleman takes care to render the detailed attire of his subjects, complete with plumed hats and layers of lace trim. The artist paints the plethora of pets in equally painstaking detail, capturing the nuances of each different breed represented. Eerelman mastered the art of depicting not only the dogs’ physical characteristics but also their unique expressions and personalities. His wealthy clientele would bring their pets to his home in The Hague where they would live for a period of time while having their portraits done, allowing for a remarkably true-to-life portrayal. This energetic watercolor, with its profusion of color and texture, harnesses the affluence of its subjects and the leisurely whimsy of their luxurious lives. Hailing from Groningen, Netherlands, Eerelman was dubbed the “Northern Rembrandt” during his lifetime. He received his artistic training at the Academy Minerva in Groningen, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and then private lessons in the studio of the great Lawrence Alma Tadema. He successfully captured the attention of the Dutch court, particularly Princess Wilhelmina...

Beautiful original watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the famous American marine artist, Gordon Grant. The artwork depicts two rugged lobstermen bringing their catch ashore...

A painting by Irving Norman. "Big City" is a social surrealism city scape, watercolor on paper in a dark palette of reds, blues, and yellows by artist Irving ...

American Impressionist California coastal watercolor painting by Charles Partridge Adams (1858-1942), circa 1925. This stunning piece captures the beauty of the coastline with vibran...