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Period: 20th Century
Original Watercolour by Delovincourt Fashion Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delovincourt: biography Delovincourt, is a poster artist. Delovincourt was an art nouveau artist. He was mainly active during the modern period. Delovincourt: his main works Delovinc...
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Art Nouveau 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper

French Modern Drawing by Jean Hélion - Veil Homme
Located in Paris, IDF
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 ...
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Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

"Näspetus" from Zacharias Topelius book series "Reading for Children"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Here is a delicate ink drawing by the Swedish artist, J.A.G. Acke. Evoking a world of wonder straight from Zacharias Topelius' beloved book series "Reading for Children", this artwor...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

1903 portrait drawing by Marie Laurencin of her mother
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Marie Laurencin (French, 1885 – 1956) Portraits of Pauline Laurencin, the artist’s mother with a further study of a child on the reverse Pencil and pastel on paper Signed and dated ‘...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Meryl Streep & Cher, Caricature Watercolor Painting by Marshall Goodman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Marshall Goodman, American XXth Title: Meryl Streep and Cher Year: circa 1980 Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Signed Image Size: 20 x 25.5 inches
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American Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Inquisitive Man with Long Neck - Giraffe Man. Humor Cartoon
Located in Miami, FL
Giraffe Man. A man's acute inquisitive nature creates an unexpected physical change. Initialed R. T. lower left . Framed under glass. Framed size 13.5 x 10.38 Source: Biography f...
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Surrealist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Woman in a Bonnet - Early 20th Century British Theatrical Portrait
Located in London, GB
BRITISH SCHOOL (20th Century) Woman in a Bonnet Pastel, unframed, in conservation mount 5 ½ by 3 ¼ in., 14 by 8 cm. This drawing is one of a group of similar theatrical portrai...
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Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Art Deco Portrait of a Young Blonde
By Franc Root McCreery
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful pastel portrait by American female modern artist Franc Root McCreery Franc Root McCreery (1888-1957) Born: Dodge City, Kansas, US Franc Root M...
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Art Deco 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Edwin Kayton "Hawaiian Man" Original Graphite Portrait C.1998
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwin Kayton "Hawaiian Man" Original Graphite Portrait C.1998 A young muscular Hawaiian man fishing nets Dimensions 19.5" wide x 17.5" high The simple ...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

The Plain Gangster - Early 20th Century British Illustration by Rex Whistler
Located in London, GB
REX JOHN WHISTLER (British 1905-1944) The Plain Gangster Inscribed with title Pen, brush and ink Framed 20 by 16.5 cm., 8 by 10 ½ in. (frame size 39 b...
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Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Nude Pencil Drawing pair of Portraits
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
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...
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American Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel, Pencil

20th century portrait oil painting female subject dark background signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Portrait of the Artist's Mother-in-Law" is an original pastel drawing by Francesco Spicuzza. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This drawing depicts an elderly woman in beige clothing...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Dancing Semi-Nude, Fashion Art by Erik Freyman
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 80's style Art Deco work on paper of a Dancing Nude Lady by contemporary artist Erik Freyman. Collage with pastels on paper, signed lower right.
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Pop Art 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Jay Jaselton - 1998 Pastel, Two Terriers
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful and delicate pastel portrait of two terriers well presented in a wooden frame with a gilt inner border. The artwork is mounted in an oval olive mountboard. Attached to the glazing is an engraved gold sticker...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Samouil Grigorievich Nevelshtein (1903-1983) - 1951 Sanguine, Portrait of Tani
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive sanguine drawing by the artist Samouil Nevelshtein, depicting a short-haired girl. Signed, dated and inscribed in Cyrillic to the lower right-hand corner. There is a la...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

Fedorov Oleg (b.1959) - Signed 1996 Watercolour, Child of the Vologola Province
Located in Corsham, GB
An inscription on the reverse reads 'Peasant boy in costume from Vologola Province, late 19th century.' The artwork is also neatly monogrammed, signed, and...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Peter Collins ARCA - 1981 Graphite Drawing, Smiling Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful portrait of a young woman by the listed British artist Peter Collins. Here he has captured the sitter's effortless beauty with a small number of expressive pencil marks a...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Brian Midlane - Framed Mid 20th Century Pastel, Mysterious Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
Bold magentas and vivid viridians are finished with charcoal and gouache to render a portrait full of mystic expression in Midlane's nuanced style. The artwork is unsigned and well p...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Romolo Tessari (1868-1947) - Early 20th Century Watercolour, Venetian Woman
By Romolo Tessari
Located in Corsham, GB
A portrait of a young Italian woman. Presented glazed in a grained wooden mount and a dark wooden frame. Signed to the lower right corner and inscribed 'Venezia'. On wove.
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Fedorov Oleg (b.1959) - Signed 1996 Watercolour, Farmer of the Saratov Province
Located in Corsham, GB
An inscription on the reverse reads 'Peasant girl in costume of the Saratov Province, late 19th century.' The artwork is also neatly monogrammed, signed, and dated. Well presented in...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

James Chalmers Park (1858-1938) - 1923 Watercolour, Regency Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A full-length portrait of a Regency woman, copied from an earlier drawing. Inscribed with this information and signed and dated on the reverse of the watercolour. Presented in a whit...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Wendy Trinder FSBA SWA - 1999 Watercolour, Portrait of Debbie
By Wendy Trinder FSBA SWA
Located in Corsham, GB
A large portrait of an elegant woman sat in a chair. Very well presented glazed in a white mount and a wooden frame. Inscribed with the date and name of the sitter to the lower-right...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Eve Disher (1894-1991) Early 20th Century Gouache - A Pensive Portrait With Pipe
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished portrait in an unusual style of dry brush worked gouache over graphite underdrawing finished with watercolour wash. The painting shows a portrait of a young man smoki...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

A 1946 Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Male Portrait Study, Binocular Vision
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1946 Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Male Portrait Study by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A compelling portrait study, perhaps a self portrait of the artist,...
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Surrealist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

James Lewis - 1985 Watercolour, Patroclus' Blood II
Located in Corsham, GB
A very precise watercolour painting with gouache and graphite, depicting a surreal scene with two figures, possibly alluding to the Greek mythological story of Patroclus and Achilles...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

The Captain's Lady
Located in Miami, FL
This meticulously rendered work depicts a three-quarter view of a young woman lost in deep introspection. Inscribed on verso: " The Captain's Lady" Leslie of ____________ St. ...
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American Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Board

Peter Collins ARCA - Signed 1980 Graphite Drawing
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful portrait of a young woman by the listed British artist Peter Collins. With pastel detail. Very well presented in a contemporary black frame with double card mount. Signed...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Fedorov Oleg (b.1959) - Signed 1996 Watercolour, Archangel Province Peasants
Located in Corsham, GB
Inscription on the reverse reads 'Peasant girl and boy in 'hay-moving' costumes. Archangel Province, northern Russia, late 19th century.' The artwork is also neatly monogrammed, sign...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Demoiselle" - Framed Early 20th Century Pastel Woman Portrait
Located in New Orleans, LA
I apologize for the reflections on the glass of this exquisite Gaston Bouy pastel drawing. It's in a very nice frame in great condition, and I did not want...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Introspective Stare", the drawing is ...
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Surrealist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A beautifully executed and introspective charcoal portrait drawing o...
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American Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

A Striking Modern 1946 Vermont Studio Scene, Standing Female Model in a Doorway
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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American Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink

A Dynamic, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Male Portrait by Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Dynamic, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Male Portrait by Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A finely executed studio figure study portrait of a young male model, charcoal on paper...
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American Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

A Striking Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Handsome Young Black Man in Profile
Located in Chicago, IL
A Striking Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Handsome Young Black Man by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderful executed studio figure study portrait depict...
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American Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel, Graphite

Portrait with Striped Background
Located in Houston, TX
Bold portrait monotype with striped blue background by American artist Kismine Varner, 1990. Signed in pencil lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with ...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Monotype

Style of Matisse Drawing
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very interesting portrait of a woman done in the style of Matisse. I believe most of it was done by chalk and just the red earrings are oil paint. Image itself measures 10 1/2 inches...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

Woman in Red Hat
Located in Houston, TX
French ink drawing of woman in red hat by artist Chedelly, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archiva...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Eiffel Tower with Maurice Chevalier. PARIS .
Located in CANNES, FR
James Rassiat ( 1909 -1998 ) . " la Tour Eiffel au bras de Maurice Chevalier " gouache on paper : 38 X 28 cm Framed : 51 X 41,5 cm
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Art Deco 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Monument to Denzil Holles, Dorchester - 1950s drawing by British Artist
Located in London, GB
NEVILLE HICKMAN (20th Century) Monument to Denzil Holles, Dorchester Signed, inscribed and dated: Holles Monument, St Peter’s Church, Dorchester, 16 April 1958. Chalks heightened ...
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Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

Watercolor & ink Portrait - The Gardner
Located in Houston, TX
Cheerful watercolor and ink painting of a person tending to their garden chores, 1990s. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sl...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Portrait of a Man
Located in Houston, TX
Enigmatic portrait watercolor in warm autumn hues, circa 1930. Signed lower right. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a s...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Portrait of a Woman - Lourdes, Drawing by Thomas Strickland
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Thomas Strickland, American (1923 - 1999) Title: Portrait of a Woman - Lourdes Year: circa 1970 Medium: Pastel on Paper, signed Size: 24 in. x 19.75 in. (60.96 cm x 50.17 cm)
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American Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Astral Planing: Contemporary Figurative Pastel
By Paula Humphris
Located in Brecon, Powys
Stunning pastel work by Paula Humphris a Cornish artist more well known now for her pottery. Signed and dated 1985. Very evocative of the Art Deco Period. very pretty ! Image size ...
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Art Deco 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Vintage Charcoal Portrait of a Sleeping Man in an Overcoat c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Charcoal Portrait of a Sleeping Man in an Overcoat c.1940 Charcoal on paper - Signed illegibly in the lower right corner Dimensions...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Fine Graphite Portrait of Beautiful Young Woman by R.G. Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine Graphite Portrait of Beautiful Young Woman by R.G. Smith Portrait dimensions 15.5" x 19.5". The frame measures 17.5" x 21.5". Signed in the lower right corner. The portrait ...
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Impressionist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Pont de Paris by Aurèle Barraud - Gouache on paper 36x52 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper with frame + glass; total size 52 x 68.2 cm
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Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

1940's Fashion Illustration - Beautiful Bride & Child Portrait Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided. The sketch is original, ...
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Impressionist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

"In surprise" by Henri Fehr - Drawing 36x27 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
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Academic 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Crayon

Portrait of a Man by Philadelphia artist Julius Bloch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Julius Thiengen Bloch (American, born Germany, 1888–1966) Portrait of a Man, c. 1943 Pencil on paper, 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches FRAMED: 13 x 11 inches (approx.) This sketch comes direct...
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Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Sketch of woman by Stephanie Guerzoni - Drawing 31x48 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper with a white wooden frame and glass. The total size with frame is 45,5 x 54,5 cm Stéphanie Guerzoni is a Swiss and Italian painter born April 15, 1887 in Vienna (Aust...
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Academic 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon

A Delightful 1930s Portrait Sketch of a Young Boy in a Baseball Cap
Located in Chicago, IL
A Delightful, 1930s Portrait Sketch of a Young Boy in a Baseball Cap by Noted Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Full of Character! A charming little gem of a po...
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American Modern 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

France early 20th century, Head of a faun, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
France, early 20th century Head of a faun bears a monogram "P H" on the lower right Pencil on paper 24.5 x 13 cm In a period frame (in good condition except a small loss on the upper...
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Art Nouveau 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

Nude Young Woman Modernist ink drawing
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful original drawing by American artist, Albert Sway (b.1913). Portrait of a young woman, ca. 1935. Ink on paper, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches. Signed lower right. Unframed...
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American Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Nude Young Woman Modernist ink drawing
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful original drawing by American artist, Albert Sway (b.1913). Portrait of a young woman, ca. 1935. Ink on paper, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches. Signed lower right. Unframed...
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American Realist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Peter Collins ARCA - Signed 1966 Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
Peter Collins ARCA - Signed Original 1966 Charcoal Drawing. In a blue card mount and gilt frame. Signed and dated. On wove. Condition is typical for a picture of this age including s...
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Woman with an umbrella - Pencil on Paper Unique Drawing Post Impressionism, 1910
Located in New York, NY
Henri Edmond Cross Woman with an umbrella, ca. 1910 Pencil on paper 5 1/10 × 3 9/10 in l 13 × 10 cm Frame included - 9 x 7 in l 23 x 18 cm Stamped 'HEC' lower left Condition: Excell...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Eugène Burnand (1850-1921) - Framed Pastel, Portrait of a Friar
Located in Corsham, GB
Eugène Burnand (Swiss 1850-1921), Pastel Portrait of a Friar. Signed. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame. On laid.
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20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Seated Nude Woman in Yellow Hat, Pastel Drawing by Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Nude in a Yellow Hat Year: circa 1970 Medium: Pastel on paper, signed Image Size: 25.5 x 18.5 inches Frame Size: 38 x 31 inches
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American Impressionist 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

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