Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Helen Sewell Rennie

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Ink

This 1930-1950 ink on gray paper figure drawing is by Washington D.C. artist Helen Rennie (1906-1989). Rennie was a WPA artist. She exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the P...

Ed Stitt

2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper

pen, archival ink, gouache on paper

Michael di Cosola

1970s Surrealist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Oil Pastel, Graphite

This circa 1970s oil pastel and graphite on paper portrait is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist Michael di Cosola (1929-2010). Di Cosola studied at the Chicago Art Institut...

Martin Palottini

2010s Abstract Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Acrylic, Pencil

Martin Palottini Un rio contra ora, 2017 Pencil and acrylic on paper 21h x 19w in 53.34h x 48.26w cm

Charles Dwyer

2010s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Mixed Media

This piece is framed. The price reflects the framed piece. Unframed dimensions: 24 × 18 inches. Mixing a strong abstract and design foundation with minutely and sensitively observe...

Rip Matteson

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Pastel

This late 20th century pastel on paper Fauvist portrait is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A.C, Scuola di Belle Arte in Rome, ...

James Ramsay

Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Graphite

This early to mid 1800s graphite on paper female portrait is by English artist James Ramsay (1786-1854). Ramsay produced 200 portraits on which his reputation rests. Exhibited at the...

Martin Snipper

1960s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Color Pencil

This 1961 Modernist drawing in green colored pencil of an accordion player is by San Francisco North Beach artist Martin Snipper (1914-2008). Snipper studied at the National Academy ...

Marjorie Ullberg

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Gouache

This 1946-1954 gouache on paper fashion illustration of a woman in a cardigan sweater and skirt is by illustrator Marjorie Ullberg. Ullberg worked for H. Liebes and Neiman Marcus dep...

Gerald Wasserman

1940s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Graphite

This circa 1947 graphite on paper drawing is by Monterey/Carmel artist, Gerald Wasserman (1920-2011). Wasserman studied at the Chicago Art Institute and was a long time member and ex...

William Harrison (photographer)

2010s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Carbon Pencil

Hyper realist drawing of a blues musician

William Harrison (photographer)

2010s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Carbon Pencil

Hyper realist drawing of a jazz musician

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Jeffrey Deitch Protected by His Angels Warhol and Basquiat" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 16" x 15.25" (Piece) 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 2017 ---------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Tracey Emin Working" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 15" x 16" (Piece) 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 2017 ---------------------------------------------------------------------...

Alysanne McGaffey

1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Graphite, Paper

This 1950s-1960s graphite on paper nude portrait entitled "The Fox Fur" is by Bay Area artist Alysanne McGaffey (1931-2018). McGaffey was part of the Bay Area Figurative Movement and...

Tomas Lasansky

1980s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Pencil

A large, unique pencil drawing and collage by Tomas Lasansky from circa 1990. A portrait of the Apache leader who fought against Mexico in the historic Apache wars. Signed in lower r...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"David Hockney Takes the Plunge" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 15" x 16" (Piece) 2017 ----------------------------------------------------------...

Laura Lengyel

1960s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Charcoal, Paper

This 1967 charcoal on paper portrait entitled "Lacy" is by Bay Area painter and sculptor Laura Lengyel (b. 1946). She studied at Oakland’s Mills College and later moved to Mendocino...

Abraham Rattner

1960s Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Watercolor

Artist: Abraham Rattner, American (1895 - 1978) Title: Man with Long Face Year: 1961 Medium: Ink and Wash on Paper, signed, dated and dedicated to Sue Salinas Size: 10 x 8.5 inches ...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Gouache, Archival Paper, Ink, Watercolor

"Kara Walker, Totally Inspired" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 16" x 16.25" (Piece) -------------------------------------------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Jeff Koons Doing Business in NY" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 16" x 14.5" (Piece) 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 2017 ------------------------------------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Julian Schnabel Breaking Dishes" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 16" x 14.5" (Piece) 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 2017 -------------------------------------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Cindy Sherman Discovers Instagram" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 16" x 16.75" (Piece) 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 2017 ---------------------------------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Pigment

"The Art Crowd at ABMB" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 16" x 16.25" (Piece) 2017 --------------------------------------------------------------...

Andrew Wyeth

1980s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Pencil

Original drawing by Andrew Wyeth, a study of his longtime muse and model, Helga Testorf. Image copyright Pacific Sun Trading Company. Signed at lower right: Andrew Wyeth An artist w...

Andrew Wyeth

1970s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Pencil

Original drawing by Andrew Wyeth, a study of his longtime muse and model, Helga Testorf. Image copyright Pacific Sun Trading Company. Signed at lower right: Andrew Wyeth An artist w...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Saturday Night with Karen Kilimnik and Elizabeth Peyton" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 16.25" x 16" (Piece) 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 2017 ----------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Mickalene & Kehinde" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 16" x 16" (Piece) 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 2017 ---------------------------------------------------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"John Currin Walks Into a Bar" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 16" x 16.25" (Piece) 2017 --------------------------------------------------------...

Manuel Santelices

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Happy hour at David LaChapelle" Watercolor, ink, gouache on archival paper 21" x 21" x 2" (Framed) 15.25" x 16" (Piece) 2017 -------------------------------------------------------...

George Henry (circle)

19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Watercolor

A beautiful colourful Pre-Raphaelite watercolour attributed to circle of George Henry. It is a vibrant full length portrait of a beautiful Japanese lady which dates to circa 1900. I...

Simone Gad

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Oil Pastel

Tugger, 2016 Oil Pastel on Rives BFK paper 20 x 26 inches (unframed) Simone Gad is a painter and assemblage/collage artist who rose to prominence in the Los Angeles art scene in...

Unknown

19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Watercolor

British School 19th Century The Temptation of Eve Watercolour and bodycolour Image size: 5 ½ x 8 ½ inches Contemporary gilt frame A very detailed work and in s...

Sebastian Kruger

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Graphite

Blues guitarist Buddy Guy has influenced some of the world's greatest musicians including Jimi Hendrix , Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Keith Richards. Sebastian Kruger learned much a...

Ben Fenske

21st Century and Contemporary Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Conté, Crayon

A colorful sketch of a female bust, in the style of contemporary academic realism. Artist Bio Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living ...

Federico Bartolini

19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Watercolor

A beautiful Italian Realist watercolour portrait of an Italian catholic Cardinal against a backdrop of the buildings by the 19th century Italian artist Federico Bartolini. Painted ci...

Ben Fenske

21st Century and Contemporary Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Conté, Crayon

A portrait of a male head, in profile. Fenske uses a motley of colors to convey a naturalist impression. Artist Bio Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has bee...

Linda Newman Boughton

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Archival Paper, Ballpoint Pen

60 x 48 inches black ballpoint pen drawing on cotton Arches paper. Hung with two dark red powder coated aluminum bars. This large, vertical black and white ballpoint pen drawin...

Linda Newman Boughton

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Ballpoint Pen

60 x 48 inches black ballpoint pen drawing on cotton Arches paper. Hung with two dark red powder coated aluminum bars. This large, vertical black and white ballpoint pen drawin...

Unknown

19th Century Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Carbon Pencil

This is a fine circa 1890 Victorian pencil drawing. Execeuted by one of the leading artists of the day it is a very striking and fascinating portrait of a young girl In good condi...

Linda Newman Boughton

2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Ballpoint Pen, Paper

60 x 48 inches black ballpoint pen drawing on cotton Arches paper. Hung with two dark red powder coated aluminum bars. This large, vertical black and white ballpoint pen drawin...

Ben Fenske

Early 2000s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Conté

A colorful self-portrait from Ben Fenske, staring at the viewer straight-on. Hues of red dominate. Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and livi...

Unknown

1950s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Pastel

Skillful and beautifully rendered pastel portrait of a handsome man, smartly dressed. Textured paper. Signed and dated by the artist lower right, "Butcher '56." Unframed. Image, 24"H...

Linda Newman Boughton

2010s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Archival Paper, Ballpoint Pen

60 x 48 inches black ballpoint pen drawing on cotton Arches paper. Hung with two dark red powder coated aluminum bars. This large, vertical black and white ballpoint pen drawin...

Ben Fenske

Early 2000s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Conté, Crayon

2009 academic portrait sketch of a woman's face, slightly in profile. Fenske utilizes a motley of colors to illuminate her features. Scribbles come together to depict a beautiful wom...

Michael di Cosola

1970s Surrealist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Pastel

This October 1972 pastel on lavender paper portrait is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist Michael di Cosola (1929-2010). Di Cosola studied at the Chicago Art Institute befor...

Ben Fenske

Early 2000s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Conté

An early work on paper, a brief sketch of the artist's own likeness. Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbor, New York a...

Linda Newman Boughton

2010s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Archival Paper, Ballpoint Pen

60 x 48 inches black ballpoint pen drawing on cotton Arches paper. Hung with two dark red powder coated aluminum bars. This large, vertical black and white ballpoint pen drawin...

Mario Robinson

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Portrait Drawings and Wat...

Watercolor

Mario Andres Robinson was born in Altus, Oklahoma, where he resided with his family before relocating to New Jersey at the age of twelve. His artistic gift was discovered by a fifth ...

Calvin Anderson

Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Ink

This ink on paper sketch of a man playing the banjo is by Bay Area painter, printmaker, and designer Calvin Anderson (b. 1925). He studied at CCAC and Art Center College in the 1940...

Gwenny Griffiths

19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Oil Pastel, Pastel

A fine oil/pastel on paper laid on canvas which dates to 1902 by Gwenny Griffiths who was in her day a fairly famous and renowned Welsh female artist. The portrait depicts a beaufif...

Alessandra Maria

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Waterco...

Gold Leaf

Working with a palate of graphite and gold leaf, Alessandra Maria masterfully weaves together elements of the earthly and ethereal. She is part sorceress, part alchemist, summoning p...

Jack Lane

1980s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Pastel

A pastel drawing of Mickey Mantle by Jack Lane from 1986. A classic sports illustration of the legendary Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees at bat. Framed in gold wood frame, sign...

Della Wells

Early 2000s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Oil Pastel

"Marie" is an original oil pastel drawing by Della Wells. The artist signed the piece in the lower right as well as below the piece on the mat. This piece depicts a woman with black ...

Alessandra Maria

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Waterco...

Gold Leaf

Working with a palate of graphite and gold leaf, Alessandra Maria masterfully weaves together elements of the earthly and ethereal. She is part sorceress, part alchemist, summoning p...

Honoré Daumier

Mid-19th Century Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Charcoal

Unsigned Provenance: FAR Gallery, New York, NY Private Collection, New Jersey Reference and Notes: Daumier was a prolific draftsman. This drawing of a lawyer was once part of a...

Alessandra Maria

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Waterco...

Gold Leaf

Working with a palate of graphite and gold leaf, Alessandra Maria masterfully weaves together elements of the earthly and ethereal. She is part sorceress, part alchemist, summoning p...

Rob Delamater

2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Paper, Ink

This 2017 ink on paper portrait entitled "Faces of the Musee d'Orsay XI" is by San Francisco artist and co-owner Rob Delamater (b.1966). Delamater creates abstract compositions that...