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Period: Mid-20th Century
"Cubist Nude in Studio" 1940s Charcoal Drawing Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
John Bowers Cubist Nude in Studio 1940s Charcoal on Paper 19"x 24.75", unframed Signed on left side in charcoal Came from a portfolio from the estate of John Bowers John Henry Bowe...
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Cubist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

1950s Charcoal Female Nude Drawing Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
Henry Woon Female Nude Statue c. 1950's Charcoal on Strathmore Charcoal Paper 19 1/2"x25"Unframed Unsigned His large portfolio of charcoal drawings was acquired on the island of Ala...
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Abstract Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

1951 Graphite on Paper Figure Study-Standing Male- Torso by Artist Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1951 black and white figure study of a nude male, by artist Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 19" x 12 1/2". Archivally matted to: 24" x 30". Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Es...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Contemplative Seated Nude Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nude Lady French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed size: 19 x 11.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: priva...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Pastel

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Nude Standing Female Dual Pose Study
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Lady Study French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed double sided size: 19.5 x 12 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance:...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Pastel

French Pointillist Reclining Male Nude Mid 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pointillist Reclining Male Nude by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) initialled lower right gouache painting on paper, unframed measurements: 5.5 x 10 inches (overall the sheet measures 8.25 x 11.9 inches) provenance: private collection of the artists work, Provence, France Condition report: very good, colour strong, thin paper, margins of sheet show light marks but image is clean Beautiful Neo-Impressionist 1940's French pointillist...
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Pointillist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

'Female Nude', by R.V. Goetz, Charcoal on Paper Drawing
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This Richard Vernon Goetz Drawing on Paper from the mid-20th Century features a standing female nude rendered in black and grey cross-hatch lines of Charcoal and Conté Crayon. The we...
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Academic Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Conté

The Roman Bath
Located in London, GB
'The Roman Bath', pencil on art paper (circa 1960s), School of Rome. Three broad-shouldered men make their way through the sultry corridors of the Hammam in...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

"Lounging Nude" 1940's Charcoal Nude Drawing Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
John Bowers Lounging Nude 1940s Charcoal on Paper 25"x19", unframed Came from a portfolio from the estate of John Bowers John Henry Bowers September 9, 1921 - January 30, 2017 Joh...
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Realist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Untitled (Kneeling Male Nude)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Kneeling Male Nude) Graphite on paper, c. 1930 Unsigned Annotated in pencil verso: "This drawing was made by David Smith in the Matulka class at A. S. L. 1931 Signed Doroth...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Nude - Drawing by Robert Fontene - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a drawing realized by Robert Fontené in the Mid-20th Century. China ink on paper. Good conditions with slight foxing. The artwork is realized through deft expressive strokes.
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Elegant Nude Lady Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nude Lady French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed stamped size: 18.5 x 11.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provena...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Pastel

Harem: Sexy Nude Girl Illustration for Playboy. First Black Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
Playboy Magazine ran this joke cartoon illustration in color on page 43 for the October 1960 edition. Signed lower right. The work is executed on a heavy Whatman Illustration board....
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Illustration Board, Pencil, Gouache

Mid Century French Study of a Seated Nude Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Nude Study Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 25 (height) x 19 (width) Stamped: Ver...
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Post-Impressionist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pencil

“Rushing Forest Stream”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a very well executed watercolor on archival paper of a rushing stream in a sunlit forest. Strong, vibrant colors. Double sided with a seascape on a roc...
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Post-Impressionist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Brutalist Nude Study Pastel Painting by John Begg
Located in Atlanta, GA
John Alfred Begg (1903 - 1974) designed this brutalist pastel painting on paper. The striking cubist nude study design boasts green, orange, and rust colors with contrasting black lines. No signature is visible on the front, but like many of the artist's works, it can be signed at the back. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Newly reframed in an elegant deep-textured wood frame with orange, black, and gilded colors, original beige jute matte, and glass protection. Measurements: With frame: 17.32 in wide (44 cm) x 23.03 in high (58.5 cm). Opening view: 9.45 in wide (24 cm) x 13.19 in (33.5 cm). Biography: John Alfred Begg was born in New Smyrna Beach...
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Cubist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Figure - Original Pencil Drawing by Beppe Curzi - 1940
Located in Roma, IT
"Figure" is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colorated cardboard by Beppe Curzi in 1940. In excellent conditions. This is an original drawing representing a nude woman. Not si...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

French Neo-Impressionist Pointillist Reclining Nude Mid 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pointillist Female Reclining Nude by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) signed lower right gouache painting on paper, unframed measurements: 11 x 7...
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Pointillist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Watercolor

Nude Female Pencil Study Drawing by Marie Louise Simard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A naked woman standing is depicted in this black pencil-on-paper study by Marie Louise Simard (1886–1963). The written signature is in the bottom left corner with the official "MS" s...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Original French Pastel Expressive Mid-Century Sketches with Detail
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Sketches French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed double sided size: 12.5 x 19 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: pri...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Pastel

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Dual Seated Nude Models
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Study French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed double sided size: 12.5 x 20 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: pri...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Pastel

Renaissance Male Foot Figure Study, 1964, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Foot Figure Study Year: circa 1964 Medium: Charcoal on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of I...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Expressive Dual Seated Nude Models
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Study French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed size: 12.5 x 19 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: private collectio...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Pastel

Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: E...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Nude Female Figures (Nude Women Study)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Martin Friedman (1896-1981). Two Nude Figures, ca. 1960. Charcoal on paper, image measures 17 x 22.5 inches; 24 x 30 in original custom chestnut frame ...
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Abstract Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Preliminary Study for Cretan Dancer Bronze
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Preliminary Study for Cretan Dancer Bronze Graphite on tracing paper, 1930 Unsigned Note: The bronze sculpture measures 24 1/2 x 33 5/8 inches and is signed and dated 1930 on the bas...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Female and Male Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Female and Male Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Studies of Juliet - Original signed charcoals drawing
Located in Paris, IDF
Gaston COPPENS (1909 - 2002) Studies of Juliet Original charcoal drawing Signed in the bottom right Stamp of the artist on the back On drawing paper 52 x 43 cm (c 21 x 17 inch) Ex...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

1951 Graphite on Paper Figure Study of a Standing Male by Artist Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1951 black and white figure study of a nude male, by artist Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 19" x 12 1/2". Archivally matted to 24" x 20". Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Esta...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Cubist Nude Study Pastel Painting by John Begg
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely pastel painting on paper by John Alfred Begg (1903 - 1974) is a striking cubist nude study in blue, purple, and orange-rust colors with contrasting black lines. The artwork is signed in the bottom right corner. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Newly reframed in an elegant deep-textured wood frame with orange, black, and gilded colors, original beige jute matte, and glass protection. Measurements: With frame: 17.13 in wide (43.5 cm) x 24.41 in high (62 cm). Opening view: 6.50 in wide (16.5 cm) x 12.44 in (31.5 cm). Biography: John Alfred Begg was born in New Smyrna Beach...
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Cubist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

'Surrealistic Nude Figures, ' by Leonard Kaplan, Painting, c. 1960s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 20" x 14" painting in a surrealist style by artist Leonard Kaplan depicts three nude figures crowded together, sitting and standing with a white bird obscured by the dark shadows. Predominant colors are red, orange, black, and cream. The painting is on paper and masonite framed behind glass in a silver metal frame. Leonard Kalan is known for surrealism and figure paintings. He died in California in 2008. Leonard was born January 15, 1922 in New York City and won a scholarship in 1940 to study at the Art Student League under Reginald Marsh and William Pair. He won an art scholarship to New York University in the late 1930's. He studied art at the Henry Street...
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Surrealist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Masonite, Chalk, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Untitled Female Nude with Male, Original Drawing by Surrealist Painter
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Untitled Female Nude and Male" is a 22 x 17 inches, ink on paper drawing by American Surrealist painter Leon Kelly. The drawing is signed and dated in the lower right, it is matted ...
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Surrealist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Nude - Drawing by Paul Emile Colin - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an ink drawing realized by Paul Emile Colin in the Early-20th Century. Ink and watercolor. Good condition. Hand monogrammed.
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Modernist Nude In Pose India Ink Drawing 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6017Modernist Nude ink and watercolor woman in pose 1960's
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Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink, Acrylic

1950s "Lounge" Mid Century Figurative Ink Drawing NYC Artist
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Lounge" c. 1950s Ink on paper 14" x 16.5" unframed Unsigned Came from artist estate Donald Stacy (1925-2011) New Jersey Studied: Newark School of Fine Art The Art Students League Pratt Graphic Arts Center University of Paris 1953-54 University of Aix-en-Provence 1954-55 Faculty: Art Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts Stacy Studio Workshop Exhibitions: Grand Central Moderns George Wittenborn The New School Print Exhibitions, Chicago University of Oklahoma Honolulu Museum Monclair Museum Wisconsin State College Louisiana Art...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study, 1964, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1964 Medium: Charcoal on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of I...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

1950s "Star Shining" Mid Century Figurative Drawing University of Paris
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Star Shining" c. 1950s Ink on paper 14" x 16.5" unframed Unsigned Came from artist estate This ink drawing on paper entitled "Star Shining" was created by Donald Stacy...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

"Reclining Nude 2" Robert Gilberg 1950s Ink Brush Drawing on Japanese Rice Paper
Located in Arp, TX
Robert Gilberg (1911-1970) "Reclining Nude 2" c.1950s Ink on Japanese rice paper with writing 21.75"x9.75 unframed Signed in pencil lower right
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Rice Paper

'Woman Seated', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Created circa 1955 by Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and stamped verso with certification of authenticity. An atmospheric and psychologically penetrating figural drawing, sho...
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Post-Impressionist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

Male Torso
Located in London, GB
Pencil, coloured pencil and chalk on paper, titled (lower left), signed (lower right), 31cm x 46cm, (51cm x 68cm framed). John Koch was an American painter and teacher, and an impo...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Chalk, Pencil, Color Pencil

Untitled (Two Standing Nudes, one seated nude)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Two Standing Nudes, one seated nude) Graphite on wove paper, heightened with color, c. 1930 Unsigned From a sketchbook created while the artist was working in Paris Conditi...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin Strathmore paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance:...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Nude Woman - Drawing by Jean Chapin- 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Woman is a watercolor and ink drawing realized by Jean Chapin in the 1950s. Signature stamp on the yellowed paper. Good condition, except for folding on the margins and small ...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Fauvist Lying Nude - Original charcoals drawing, Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Gaston COPPENS (1909 - 2002) Fauvist Lying Nude Original charcoal drawing Stamp signature Stamp of the artist on the back On wove paper 48 x 36 cm (c 18 x 14 inches) Excellent con...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Renaissance Hand Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Hand Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin Strathmore paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenanc...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Renaissance Male and Female Nude Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male and Female Nude Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin Strathmore paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good ...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Couple - Original Watercolor - 1950 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Couple is an original drawing in mixed media on ivory paper realized in 1950 ca. by an Anonymous artist of the XX century. In very good conditions, except for some ripping and foxin...
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Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Modella" Matita cm. 50 x 70 1962
Located in Torino, IT
Disegno espressionista Figura femminile Artista Italiano che ha dedicato la vita all'arte Edgardo CORBELLI (Torino, 1918 – 1989) MUSEI Orléans, Francia, Musée Collégiale Saint Pierre le Puellier Salon de...
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Expressionist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

Two Lovers - 1957 Original Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Two Lovers - 1957 Original Watercolor on Paper Original 1957 watercolor depicting two nude figures, a man and a woman, laying together by Louis Nadalini (American, 1927-1995). The m...
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Expressionist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

1951 Figure study of a Standing Male Nude by Artist Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A black and white figure study of a standing nude male, from 1951, by artist Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 19" x 12 1/2". Archivally matted to 24" x 20". Provenance: Estate of t...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

Renaissance Hand Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Hand Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good...
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Renaissance Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Renaissance Male Hand Figure Study, 1964, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Hand Figure Study Year: circa 1964 Medium: Charcoal on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of I...
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Photorealist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, LACMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Estate stamp, verso, for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art Center and t...
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Post-Impressionist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite, Gouache, Watercolor

Nude Playboy Cartoon, First African American Illustrator Elmer Simms Campbell
Located in Miami, FL
E. Simms Campbell was the first and top black commercial artist in the USA for decades. In "Grandma," we see a deeply conceptual work, with the blank canvas as the main point of the...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Illustration Board, Pencil

Violinist (Portrait of Young Man with Violin)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Outstanding male portrait by 20th-century American artist, Vito Tomasello. Portrait of a Violinist, 1950. Charcoal on paper, sheet measures 13 x 19 inches. Signed lower left. A ...
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Realist Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Nude from the Back - Pencil Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude from the back is a pencil drawing attributed to Paul Grain and realized in the 1950s. Good conditions. Included a Passepartout: 41 x 51 cm. The artwork represents a nude wom...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Nude of Woman - Mixed Media by Marino Marini - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
China ink, pastel, tempera and watercolor on paper realized in the 1930s. Hand Signed lower right. Includes certificate of authenticity by the Fondazione Marino Marini signed by Maria Teresa Tosi. Archived in the Marino Marino...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Ink, Tempera, Watercolor

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