1920s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Jean Crotti Jeune fille aux cheveux roulés (Girl with rolled-up hair), ca. 1920 Pencil on paper 17 9/10 × 12 3/5 in 45.5 × 32 cm Condition: Excellent condition.

May Mott Smith (1879 - 1952) A Martinique Native in French Guiana, circa 1925 Watercolor on paper 24 x 20 inches Signed lower right; titled on the reverse “Martinique Native” is an ...

Gorgeous pair of two 1920's watercolor portraits of Gibson girls, one in blue and one in pink, by Charles Hollman (Dutch, 1877-1953). Each portrait renders...

An interesting and highly decorative chalk drawing by Edvard Andersson, 1929. Drawn on a quite large scale. Signed and dated EA, 1929. A tergo written "Hermes". The drawing is exec...

Christopher ' Kit ' Wood 1901-1930, was an English painter who briefly attended Liverpool University to study architecture but pursued an artistic career. He trained at the Academy J...

Unknown Swedish Artist Composition with Reading Girl inkl on paper indistinctly signed and dated Eric Eric SON? 1922 frame included

A 1920s caricature of author Lennox Robinson, by artist Isa M. Macnie. Inscription on drawing reads: "Author of “The White-Headed Boy” etc." Image size: 8 7/8" x 6 7/8". Archiva...

Louise H. "Louie" Burrell (née Luker 1873 – 1971) was an English-born artist who also lived in Canada and the United States. The daughter of William and Ada Luker, both artists, Bur...

A 1920s caricature of author Sean O'Casey, by artist Isa M. Macnie. Inscription on drawing reads: "Author of 'Juno and the Paycock' etc," Image size: 8 7/8" x 6 7/8". Archivally...

A 1920s caricature of Irish politician Padraic Colum by artist Isa M. Macnie. Inscription on drawing reads: "Padraic Colum". Image size: 8 7/8" x 6 7/8". Archivally matted to 12...

Gorgeous pair of two 1920's watercolor portraits of Gibson girls, one in blue and one in pink, by Charles Hollman (Dutch, 1877-1953). Each portrait renders...

A 1920s caricature of Irish senator W.B. Yeats by artist Isa M. Macnie. Inscription on drawing reads: "Senator W.B. Yeats, Nobel Prize, 1924". Image size: 8 7/8" x 6 7/8". Archi...

'Portrait of Two Sisters', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pai...

A strong portrait, and a piece of history. It was confidently sketched in 1923, during the heyday of the "Lost Generation" in Paris, at the Closerie des Lilas - Ernest Hemingway's favourite haunt and home-from-home in the City. This historical café is where Hemingway first read The Great Gatsby with his friend F. Scott Fitzgerald and where he wrote most of The Sun Also Rises...

'Portrait of a Young Child', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil p...

'Mother Nursing Her Baby', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pai...

'Portrait of a Young Girl', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pa...

Louise H. "Louie" Burrell (née Luker 1873 – 1971) was an English-born artist who also lived in Canada and the United States. The daughter of William and Ada Luker, both artists, Bur...

Bernard Boutet de Monvel was a French painter, sculptor, engraver, fashion illustrator and interior decorator. Although first known for his etchings, he earned notability for his pai...

Costume for Aida is a drawing in tempera and watercolor on brownish paper realized in 1920 ca. by an Anonymous Italian artist of the early 20th Century. In very good condition. The...

Painted in the style of Frederick Appleyard. Initialed lower left, 'FR.A' and created circa 1925. Bearing signature, verso. An elegant and psychologically-penetrating pastel study of a fashionable young brunette with gray-green eyes, shown standing and gazing to the viewer's left. This notable British landscape and portrait artist attended Scarborough School of Art where he studied under the genre and landscape painter Albert Strange. He then proceeded to the National Art Training School at South Kensington and from there, on the recommendation of the artist John Sparkes, to the Royal Academy. At the Royal Academy, he was met with immediate success, first receiving the Turner Gold Medal, followed by the Creswick Prize and the Landseer Scholarship. Frederick Appleyard was a painter of landscapes, portraits and allegorical compositions of the decorative kind frequently associated with English Impressionism. Over the course of a long and storied career, he received a number of prestigious public commissions that included mural decorations for the Royal Academy of Art. He exhibited for many years at the Royal Academy (1900-1935), the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts. From 1918-1950, he was also a regular exhibitor at the Royal West of England Academy of which he was elected a full member in 1926. Appleyard's work is well-represented in private and public collections including in the permanent collection of the Tate Gallery which holds 'A Secret', a Chantrey Bequest purchase from the Royal Academy Exhibition...

An early example from pioneering Female Cartoonist/ Illustrator Edwina Dumm, who draws a comic strip from her long-running cartoon series Tippie which lasted for almost five decades. Signed and dated Edwina, 9-25, matted but unframed. Frances Edwina Dumm (1893 – April 28, 1990) was a writer-artist who drew the comic strip Cap Stubbs and Tippie for nearly five decades; she is also notable as America's first full-time female editorial cartoonist. She used her middle name for the signature on her comic strip, signed simply Edwina. Biography One of the earliest female syndicated cartoonists, Dumm was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and lived in Marion and Washington Courthouse, Ohio throughout her youth before the family settled down in Columbus.[1] Her mother was Anna Gilmore Dennis, and her father, Frank Edwin Dumm, was an actor-playwright turned newspaperman. Dumm's paternal grandfather, Robert D. Dumm, owned a newspaper in Upper Sandusky which Frank Dumm later inherited. Her brother, Robert Dennis Dumm, was a reporter for the Columbus Dispatch, and art editor for Cole Publishing Company's Farm & Fireside magazine. In 1911, she graduated from Central High School in Columbus, Ohio, and then took the Cleveland-based Landon School of Illustration and Cartooning correspondence course. Her name was later featured in Landon's advertisements. While enrolled in the correspondence course, she also took a business course and worked as a stenographer at the Columbus Board of Education. In 1915, Dumm was hired by the short-lived Republican newspaper, the Columbus Monitor, to be a full-time cartoonist.[2] Her first cartoon was published on August 7, 1915, in the debut issue of the paper. During her years at the Monitor she provided a variety of features including a comic strip called The Meanderings of Minnie about a young tomboy girl and her dog, Lillie Jane, and a full-page editorial cartoon feature, Spot-Light Sketches[3]. She drew editorial cartoons for the Monitor from its first edition (August 7, 1915) until the paper folded (July 1917). In the Monitor, her Spot-Light Sketches was a full-page feature of editorial cartoons, and some of these promoted women's issues. Elisabeth Israels Perry, in the introduction to Alice Sheppard's Cartooning for Suffrage (1994), wrote that artists such as Blanche Ames Ames, Lou Rogers and Edwina Dumm produced: ...a visual rhetoric that helped create a climate more favorable to change in America's gender relations... By the close of the suffrage campaign, women's art reflected the new values of feminism, broadened its targets, and attempted to restate the significance of the movement.[4] After the Monitor folded, Dumm moved to New York City, where she continued her art studies at the Art Students League. She was hired by the George Matthew Adams Service[5] to create Cap Stubbs and Tippie, a family strip following the lives of a boy Cap, his dog Tippie, their family, and neighbors. Cap's grandmother, Sara Bailey, is prominently featured, and may have been based on Dumm's own grandmother, Sarah Jane Henderson, who lived with their family. The strip was strongly influenced by Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as Dumm’s favorite comic, Buster Brown by Richard F. Outcault. Dumm worked very fast; according to comics historian Martin Sheridan, she could pencil a daily strip in an hour.[6] Her love of dogs is evident in her strips as well as her illustrations for books and magazines, such as Sinbad, her weekly dog page which ran in both Life and the London Tatler. She illustrated Alexander Woollcott's Two Gentlemen and a Lady. For Sonnets from the Pekinese and Other Doggerel (Macmillan, 1936) by Burges Johnson (1877–1963), she illustrated "Losted" and other poems. From the 1931 through the 1960s, she drew another dog for the newspaper feature Alec the Great, in which she illustrated verses written by her brother, Robert Dennis Dumm. Their collaboration was published as a book in 1946. In the late 1940s, she drew the covers for sheet music by her friend and neighbor, Helen Thomas, who did both music and lyrics. During the 1940s, she also contributed Tippie features to various comic books including All-American Comics and Dell Comics. In 1950, Dumm, Hilda Terry, and Barbara Shermund...

Signed verso, 'George Wilburton Colby' (American, 1859-1922) and dated 1920. George Colby was a member of the old Art League and a life member of the Chicago Art Institute. After hi...

Portrait of a Woman Pencil signed and dated Feb 20. 20 unframed 14x11 George Kenneth Hartwell painter and illustrator was born in Fitchburg 1891-1949, Massachus...

Jean Launois (1898-1942) Opium smokers, Indochina Stamp of the artit's estate on the lower right Black ink on paper 22.5 x 30.5 cm Framed : 38 x 46 cm This beautiful drawing, a fine example of Jean Launois' particular art, dates from the artist's stay in Indochina, from which he brought a group of works. An exhibition devoted to this Indochinese period of the artist's production was held at the Musée de l'Abbaye Sainte-Croix, Sables d'Olonne in 1998. About the artist : Of Vendée origin, Jean Launois very quickly showed a sure talent for drawing and was encouraged in this by his parents. He trained with his fellow Vendeans Charles Milcendeau and Auguste Lepère and then entered the Académie Jullian in Paris. Enrolled in the First World War in 1916, he continued to draw at the front, and produced numerous portraits of soldiers...

WILLIAM HENRY BARRIBAL (1873-1956) Her Best Bonnet Watercolour and bodycolour over traces of pencil Framed 23.5 by 18.5 cm., 9 ¼ by 7 ¼ in. (frame size 42 by 36 cm., 16 ½ by 14 ¼...

The present work by pioneering female artist Helen Dryden was most likely a cover assignment for Vogue Magazine. It is deftly rendered in a tight linear art nouveau style with flat c...

The Japanese Girl by Orovida Pissarro (1893-1968) Watercolour on paper 17.78 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 inches) Signed lower right, Orovida Circa 1920 This high...

"Isadora Duncan (Blue)" is an original mixed media drawing created by Abraham Walkowitz. It is made with pen & ink, graphite, and watercolor piece on cream paper. The artist signed t...

Anonymous. "SMITHEREENS" ORIGINAL ART FOR AN ALFRED E. SMITH CAMPAIGN POSTER. Circa 1920. Ink drawing with white highlighting. 20 x 22 inches, in an early fra...

Pioneering Woman Illustrator Margery Stocking Hart draws a pen-and-ink story depicting a round table of predators encircling a vulnerable bunny rabbit. ...

Stella, Joseph. STUDY OF A MAN WITH A HAT AND OVERCOAT. Blue, red and black crayon on tan wove paper, c. 1920. 6 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches; 173 x 120 mm. Signe...

'Portrait of Reclining Nude', pencil on paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pain...

Il disegno, carboncino su carta, è firmato e datato in basso a destra "Colacicchi Firenze 1924". è un tipico esempio di nudo maschile accademico, come si può notare dalla posizione e...

Medium: Charcoal, Pastel, and Watercolor on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Sight Size 18.75" x 15.25;" Framed 27.50" x 15.25" circa 1920 Girl with Braids...

May Mott Smith (1879 - 1952) A Martinique Native in French Guiana, circa 1925 Watercolor on paper 24 x 20 inches Signed lower right; titled on the reverse “Martinique Native” is an ...

Fabled Vogue Magazine Cover Artist Eduardo Garcia Benito depicts a perfectly posed long-neck flapper with her reflection in a mirror, Her extrav...

'Portrait of Reposing Nude', pencil on fine art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger ...

Gravure Full Page in Woman's Home Companion Magazine A wonderful and very detailed full page art supplement for the September 1922 issue of the Woman's Home Companion. Charles Sheldon's exquisitely detailed portrait of fashion designer Peggy Hoyt...

'The Seated Nude', pencil on fine art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil painti...

'Portrait of Jean', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil paintings ...

A 1920s caricature of Irish politician George Russell by artist Isa M. Macnie. Inscription on drawing reads: "For Richard Madden, George Russell "AE". Image size: 8 7/8" x 6 7/8"...

Original Vintage 1920's Ink and Watercolor Fashion Illustration by listed New England artist Harriette (Nutting) Cooper (1901 - 2002). The illustration depicts a lovely young flappe...

Dining is a drawing realized by Paul Emile Colin in 1924. Carbon Pencil on ivory-colored paper Good conditions with slight foxing. The artwork is realized through deft expressive ...

Nude Pencil Drawing pair of Portraits Pencil and pastel on paper, unsigned from the artist portfolio. George Kenneth Hartwell painter and illustrator was born in Fitchburg 1891-1949...

John Thomas Young Gilroy (English, 1898-1985), "Untitled: Mother Holding Baby", Figurative/Academic Drawing signed on Paper, 14 x 8, Early 20th Century Colors: White, Black "Untitled: Mother Holding Baby" is a Figurative/ Academic Drawing signed on Paper. Among our Gilroy collection of drawings, this particular work is unique due to its original grid markings included here within. As one can view among our details, the drawing has visible age markings and 3/4 of the perimeter rear of the work has tape. Nevertheless, as with all his figurative graphite works, a wonderfully drawn piece of a Mother cradling her infant child. John Thomas Young Gilroy (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works, simply, "Gilroy". Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts. In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness.He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers. He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering Royalty, Politicians, Actors and many others amongst his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge. He was a long-standing and much loved member of the Garrick Club...

Jean-Pierre Laurens (1875-1932) Study of a sitting beggar, Pencil on paper 25.5 x 20.5 cm Stamp of the Jean-Pierre Laurens Estate on the lower right In quite good condition : glued ...

'Portrait of Seated Nude', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pai...

Medium: Pastel on Paper Signature: Signed Lower Left Contact for exact size dimensions.

Duce Portrait is a modern artwork realized by the artist Alberto Manetti (known also as Brivido). Pencil and charcoal on paper. Hand signed on the higher right margin. Inscription...

A 1928 caricature of Irish politician Alexander Green by artist Isa M. Macnie. Inscription on drawing reads: "For my Irish friend Richard Madden, Alex Greene, 20 October 1928, Alex...

'Mother with Child Under a Tree', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger ...

'Reposing Nude and Tree', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pain...

John Thomas Young Gilroy (English, 1898-1985), "Untitled: Sideview of a Gentleman", Charcoal/Pencil on Paper signed and matted to original card stock, 20.75 x 12.75 (22 x 14), Early 20th Century, 1920 Colors: White, Black John Thomas Young Gilroy (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works, simply, "Gilroy". Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts.[1] In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness.[2] He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers.[3] He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering Royalty, Politicians, Actors and many others amongst his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge. He was a long-standing and much loved member of the Garrick Club...

Fluid charcoal sketch of study of human motion by artist Max Rauh (1888-1961), circa 1920. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard...

'Portrait of a Young Girl Writing', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - man...

ink and watercolor on paper. Prov. Locarno, Collection Nesto Jacometti; Rome Art Center. Exhibitions: - Pescara, 2002 Ref. Cat. Raisonné, Electa Editore, Milano 2023, n. 28/021, ...

Letters to Sardinia is a modern artwork realized by Italian artist Filiberto Scarpelli  (Naples, 1870 - Rome, 1933).Four Separate artworks in one frame.  Original drawings realized i...

Study of a young man with his golf clubs by listed artist Margaret Neilson Armstrong (American, 1867-1944). Image, 14"H x 20"W. Displayed in vintage mat. S...

Karl HUBBUCH (1891-1979) Thoughtful young woman, circa 1920-30 Pen and ink, pink colored pencil on paper Stamp of the Karl Hubbuch estate in the upper left corner 14,5 x 14 inch German artist and figure of the New Objectivity, Karl Hubbuch was born in Karlsruhe in 1891. He received his first artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1908, where he became friends with Georg Scholz and Rudolf...

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