Vertical Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

A striking contemporary pastel portrait showing an eye catching man in military dress. The artist has signed to the lower left corner and the portrait has been presented in a contemp...

The Running Man is an original drawing in pencil realized by Anthony Roaland. The artwork represents a fresh and beautiful nude male. Behind the landscape is depicted with simple an...

Signed lower right, 'Aiwa' and dated 1996. A substantial, pen and ink and watercolor figural study of a scarecrow dressed in cap, ragged jacket and vest with a pair of birds perche...

The Swimmers on the Beach is an original drawing in pencil realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19 Century. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right margin. All around an inscrip...

A charming watercolour portrait depicting a Victorian woman seated in an armchair. She wears a lace bonnet that is clasped under the chin and a long black dress with puffed sleeves. ...

Questa tipologia di disegno rientra pienamente nelle "accademie" ovvero degli studi dal vivo su modello (che poteva essere un modello in carne ed ossa oppure un'opera antica)che eran...

Henry Ottmann (1877-1927) Élégante au chien, an elegant woman with a dog signed lower right pastel on paper 32 x 25 cm Framed 52 x 42 cm Published under n°602 of the artist's cat...

Woman profile is a drawing in pencil and watercolor realized in the mid-20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork represents the profile of a woman within a well-balanced composit...

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...

Bertha Corbett Melcher's The Sunbonnet Babies, with their flat, minimalist, semi-abstract, and symbolic style, are an early example of American Modernism/Surrealism by a lesser-known female artist/illustrator. The present work demonstrates a delicate balance between abstraction and representation and between the commonplace and the mysterious. Her signature use of a hat or sunbonnet to hide the identity of her subjects is a big conceptual and visual idea that has been overlooked in the fine art canon. The exact meaning of this is unknown, but 120 years after they were done, it resonates as somewhat surrealistic. Her work is a contradiction. She shows innocent children engaging in everyday activity but are depicted in vail of mystery. Why does she not show the faces of her subjects? Watercolor on paper (each) Six drawings in all on one board. 6-1/8 x 5 inches (15.6 x 12.7 cm) (each) One signed; two initialed; three not signed. Six drawing in all on one board. 6-1/8 x 5 inches (15.6 x 12.7 cm) (each) One signed; two initialed; three not signed The Sunbonnet Babies characters were created by illustration Bertha L. Corbett when she was challenged to create a faceless character who nonetheless was engaging and appealing. The characters were a wild hit and appeared in books, comics, and popular collectibles. They also became a popular motif in quilting. Few of Corbett's original drawings for the babies are known to survive, making this a rare offering. From: Wikipedia Sunbonnet Babies are characters created by commercial artist Bertha Corbett Melcher (1872–1950). Sunbonnet Babies featured two girls in pastel colored dresses with their faces covered by sunbonnets. Sunbonnet Babies appeared in books, illustrations and advertisements between the years of 1900 and 1930. Sunbonnet Babies were later used as a popular quilting pattern also known as Sunbonnet Sue.[1] Melcher created a male version of the Sunbonnet Babies, named the 'Overall Boys' in 1905.[2][3] History Bertha L. Corbett Melcher Sunbonnet Babies were created by Bertha Corbett Melcher (1872–1950).[4] Melcher was born in Denver and moved with her family to Minneapolis in the 1880s. Melcher attended art school in Minneapolis with plans to become a commercial artist.[5] She may have also studied with Howard Pyle.[6] By the 1920s, Melcher had moved to Topanga, California.[7][4] Melcher started drawing the Sunbonnet Babies in 1897. The origin of the signature style of the faces being covered by sunbonnets is contested by different members of Melcher's family and by Melcher herself. In an interview, Melcher's brother said their mother suggested Bertha avoid the difficulty of drawing faces by covering them with sunbonnets.[4] Melcher herself said that covering faces allowed her to communicate with body position.[4] Melcher has also said that the design came about in "answer to a friend’s challenge to convey emotion without a face."[2] Melcher published her first book, The Sun-Bonnet Babies in 1900.[3] Later, she shopped her illustrations to publisher Rand McNally of Chicago, and nine subsequent books were written by Eulalie Osgood Grover and illustrated by Bertha Corbett. In 1905, Melcher wrote The Overall Boys.[3] Many of these books were used as primers and used widely in primary schools in the midwest. Melcher used the sunbonnet babies in advertising and later established the Sunbonnet Babies Company. She started a studio to illustrate and create merchandise of the Sunbonnet Babies.[2] The characters also appeared in a comic strip.[2] Quilting Melcher herself did not originate the use of the sunbonnet babies as quilting pattern. The Sunbonnet Babies quilting pattern appeared in textile art 1910's in the Ladies Home Journal 1911–1912 in a quilt stitched by Marie Webster. The pattern was popular during the Great Depression. In the American South, it was often known as "Dutch Doll" until the 1970s.[3] There was also a quilt pattern based on the "Overall Boys," known by the various names including “Overall Bill, “Overall Andy,” “Sunbonnet Sam,” “Suspender Sam,” “Fisherman Jim."[3] Many patterns for quilts and sewing were designed by Ruby Short McKim and published in nationally syndicated newspapers.[8] Sunbonnet Sue became symbolic of 'female innocence and docility'.[9] Linda Pershing collected accounts from women quilters who depicted 'Sues' doing activities such as smoking, wearing more revealing clothing, and subverting feminine stereotypes.[10] In 1979, the “Seamsters Union Local #500," a group of quilters from Lawrence, Kansas, created “The Sun Sets on Sunbonnet Sue," a quilt depicting the character murdered in a variety of ways.[3] Collectibles Sunbonnet Babies merchandise includes school books, valentines cards, postcards, china, and quilts.[2][5][11] Sunbonnet Babies were adapted into three dimensional porcelain collectibles and pottery made by Royal Bayreuth Company in the early 1900s. The Royal Bayreuth China...

By Virginia Conroy Dedini (American, 1922-2006). Titled on exhibition label, 'Sheila' and created circa 1965. Exhibited: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Second Annual Wate...

Graphite on greenish gray wove paper. 15 1/4 x 11 5/8 inches (390 x 295 mm). Initialed "G. B." in pencil on the lower right recto. In generally good condition with some minor scattered surface soiling. Condition is consistent with age. ____ This drawing is closely related to two known mid 18th century oils...

Juventus Football Player - UEFA Champions League 1995-96 Marco Silombria (1936-2017) Charcoal on paper, signed and dated '96 Dimensions: 101 x 72 cm This dynamic drawing capture...

Paco Rabanne ( 1934-2023 ) " Christ Roi " is an original and rare drawing , signed , dated . " succession Paco Rabanne " framed with museum glass : 38 x29 cm drawing : 29 x 21 cm ...

Signed, titled, and dated, verso India ink and watercolor on paper This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.

"Liek" is an original oil pastel drawing on a paper bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the back. It features abstract color fields and gestural marks, over which ...

A delightful watercolour study depicting a young girl at the piano. She sits facing the artist dressed in blue with a music sheet opened behind her. Signed to the lower right. Presen...

Initialed lower right: "M.L.". Estate stamp verso, lower left: Lucille Deming Lewis Collection. Inscribed verso, lower left: "LDL-803". In fine condition.

Original watercolor on paper. Hand signed on front by Tarkay. Sheet size 14 x 10.5 inches. Frame size approx 20 x 16 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. From the private coll...

This is a hand painted oil and mixed media artwork on canvas by internet sensation mad charcoal He is represented by Krause Gallery NYC Ships rolled in ...

Flapper Fanny - Female Cartoonist of the Golden Age Sylvia Sneidman was originally a fashion illustrator, but assumed the helm of the famous jazz-age panel cartoon "Flapper Fanny Sa...

Pierre-Adolphe Huas (1838-1900) Young Neapolitan, 1867, signed and dated upper left 50.5 x 39.5 cm Pastel on paper transferred to canvas In good condition, but a small restoration ...

Il disegno, matita su carta, raffigura un uomo barbuto, girato verso l'osservatore, che indossa una camicia con il colletto aperto ed è rappresentato con un'espressione di intenso st...

A 1954 Surrealist depiction of a Summer symphony by artist Harold Haydon. Images size: 16 1/2" x 14. Unframed, mounted / floated to a custom Holly Hunt designed gray toned wallpap...

Charcoal on paper Unique work Hand-signed by the artist

Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 20 inches (61 x 51 cm) Original silver frame With her back turned to us, the viewer look across to a female artist facing us, whose gaze is fixed on t...

Medium: Pastel and Watercolor Signature: Signed Lower Right Saturday Evening Post Cover, March 13th, 1937.

A very finely painted watercolour study of the New Zealand equestrian Blyth Tait. Ready Teddy was an eventing horse competitively ridden by Blyth. Together the pair competed in three...

Merchant Abundant A merchant walks through a covered marketplace draped in rugs and holding intricately decorated knives. Signed lower right : Gustavo Simoni Medium: Watercolor ...

Madame Petitjean Assise, 19 mai 1901 by Hippolyte Petitjean (1854-1929) Sanguine on paper 52.8 x 38.6 cm (20 ³/₄ x 15 ¹/₄ inches) Studio stamp and dated lower left, 19 mai 1901 Execu...

French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid-20th century) Original watercolour/ gouache painting on artist paper, unframed. Size: 11.5 x 9.5 inches Condition: very good and ready t...

Joseph-Marie Vien (1716-1809) ‘Ambassadeur de Siam’ and ‘La Sultana Reine’ Both titled lower centre, the drawing of the ambassador inscribed with colours intended for the prints, e...

Roman School, early 17th century Portrait of a Gentleman Black chalk with stumping on slightly tinted laid paper, 23 × 30 cm Inscription: Lower left, in a later hand: “Ant. van D...

A Striking Modern 1946 Vermont Studio Scene of a Standing Female Model in a Doorway by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a finely executed portrait of t...

Veil Homme 1947 drawing 26,9 x 21 x 0,1 cm Registered on the catalogue raisonné with inventory number : N°0252 cat. B sold without frame about Jean Hélion (April 21, 1904 – October ...

'The Market Seller in Nice', gouache on paper, by Alfred Salvignol (circa 1950s). The role of women as support to their families has been both very important and highly undervalued b...

Drawing, pastel, Pencil, Petal Flowers, Color and Ink on Paper. The base of this drawing is ordinary yellow paper of 80 gr. I use natural dyes from flowers, herbs, leaves, and tree ...

Firmado en la parte inferior por el artista Se presenta sin enmarcar la obra Medidas obra: 61 cm. de altura x 50 cm. de ancho Buen estado de conservación el de la obra ::::::::::...

The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...

A Fine 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Academic Portrait Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well execut...

"Blue Hat, Green Shirt" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece lower left and signed and dated it on the back. It depicts ...

"Soft Portrait with Bolder" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the back. This piece features an abstract portrait i...

"Festive Mode" is an original oil pastel and acrylic painting by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece lower right. This is a self portrait of the artist in glasses. 13 1/2"...

"Tarkan" is an original oil pastel drawing on a paper bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the back. It features an abstract portrait in bright, expressionistic col...

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...

Portrait. 1966. watercolor on paper, 35.5x30 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside...

'Chez Maxim's', pastel and gouache on fine art paper, by André Meurice (circa 1950s - 60s). The artist depicts the glamorous clientele at the entryway to...

Winold Reiss (1886-1953), who scholars increasingly recognize as a pivotal figure in early 20th-century American art, is known for his evocative portraits that capture the spirit and...

Mixed media on paper, 1989, signed 'Ivan Chermayeff' and dated lower right, titled lower left. 29 1/2 x 22 in. (sheet), 32 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (frame).

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

La Bella Attrice, 2018 Graphite and White Chalk on Toned Paper, 7.75 x 5.5 inches Exemplifying the essence of Renaissance poise, La Bella Attrice showcases Justas Varpucanskis’s e...

Signed. Presented in a black frame and floating mount. On paper.

Georg Philipp I RUGENDAS (1666-1742) Frederick I of Prussia Red chalk, ink and brown wash on paper 45x42 cm This drawing has been long considered representative of Charles VI. In r...

Il disegno, sanguigna su carta, raffigura un uomo nudo con una specie di turbante sulla testa, preso di lato, seduto, in un'espressione di intensa sofferenza, come se stesse chiedend...

America Martin "Flowers in Hair" Ink on Paper 24.5” x 22.5” AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angeles. America is a paint...

Scottish female illustrator Annie French renders a charming cropped portrait of a bride in an Art Nouveau / Aubrey Beardsley style with curved theme borde...

Set against a dark background, an elderly woman with weathered features returns the viewer's gaze in this characterful watercolour portrait by the poster artist John Hassall. Signed ...

Beautiful WWII era portrait of a young man by Louis Krupp (1888-1978). Charcoal on paper measures 16.5 x 22.5 inches, 25 X 30 IN MATTING. Signed and dated...

- Price for both. - Signed at the bottom right. - Vietnam, 1946. Dimensions H : 33 cm L : 31 cm H : 12.9 in W : 12.2 in

Circa 1890. Pencil and black ink on cream laid paper with a border drawn in light blue ink, 6 x 5 1/8 inches (153 x 130 mm). Scattered light surface soiling and multiple soft horizontal folds. Nur Jahan was fond of hunting and often went on hunting tours with her husband and was known for her boldness in hunting ferocious tigers. She is reported to have slain four tigers with six bullets during one hunt. According to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan this feat, inspired a poet to declaim a spontaneous couplet in her honor: "Though Nur Jahan be in form a woman, In the ranks of men she...