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Period: Early 19th Century
Miniature Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine early 19th-century watercolour portrait of a gentleman wearing a striped waistcoat and dark overcoat. Finely painted with great attention given to the facial features. We...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Early 19th Century Watercolour - Regency Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of a Regency woman dressed in white. The artist uses a delicate hand to capture the fine details of her features and clothing. Unsigned. Illegibly inscribed vers...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

English School Early 19th Century Pastel - Gentleman in Profile
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 19th-century pastel study of a gentleman in a formal wig. Part of a pair of portraits depicting a man and woman in profile, the companion piece is also listed on our...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Peter Skeolan mid 19th Century English silhouette portrait of a lady
Located in Harkstead, GB
A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian lady Attributed to Peter Skeolan (1815-1871) Portrait of a lady, profile to the right Watercolour with gold highlighting on paper/card 3¼...
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English School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Hinton Gibbs, Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian gentleman. Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, turned to the left, wearing coat and cravat watercolour, revers...
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English School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Glass

Portrait of Fingal / Finn MacCool - A moving portrait of an Irish literary hero
Located in Middletown, NY
Black chalk and graphite on light weight cream wove paper, 16 1/8 x 11 1/4 inches, (410 x 286 mm), the full sheet. Signed, titled, and dated in sepia ink in the lower-center sheet area. With horizontal folds approximately 1-inch from the sheet edge at each of the four sheets. The drawing appears to have been folded at the sheet edges to fit into a frame. Finn mac Cumail (or mac Umaill), often anglicized Finn McCool or MacCool, is a hero in Irish mythology, as well as in later Scottish and Manx folklore. He is the leader of the Fianna bands of young roving hunter-warriors, as well as being a seer and poet. He is said to have a magic thumb that bestows him with great wisdom. He is often depicted hunting with his hounds Bran and Sceólang, and fighting with his spear and sword. Fionn MacCumhail was transformed into the character "Fingal" in James Macpherson's poem cycle Ossian (1760), which Macpherson claimed was translated out of discovered Ossianic poetry written in the Scottish Gaelic language. Fionn MacCumhail features heavily in modern Irish literature. Most notably he makes several appearances in James Joyce's Finnegans Wake...
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French School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Handmade Paper, Chalk, Graphite

Early 19th Century Watercolour - Miniature Portrait of a Victorian Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 19th Century miniature portrait of a kindly looking gentleman in a smart black jacket and wing collar shirt. The portrait is unsigned and presented in a traditional ...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Early 19th Century, Portrait of a young man wearing glasses, gouache
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th Century, Portrait of a young man wearing glasses, gouache on paper 13 x 10.5 cm oval view In a vintage frame : 41.5 x 39 cm, accidents and lacks in the gilding but but...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Framed Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of John Harrington
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking watercolour portrait of young John Harrington in a fine black jacket with white linen shirt and regency brummel. The miniature study has been well presented in a period ov...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

English School Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely painted full length portrait of a 19th century gentleman, seated in a high back armchair with a slightly perplexed expression. The artist has enhanced the portrait with deli...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Vanity Fair Illustration High Brow Types with Relationship Issues
Located in Miami, FL
Hight brow couple having relationship issues rendered in a black and white stylized Art Deco fashion. In pencil the caption reads "Are you willing to divorce your wife the minute sh...
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Art Deco Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian young lady. Attributed to Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a young lady, bust length, turned to the right watercolour, reverse painte...
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English School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Glass, Watercolor

Academy of seated nude of 19th century Italian school
Located in Florence, IT
Seated male nude that falls fully within the academic "model from life" production of the early 19th century, as also seems confirmed by the "Titus-like" hairdo of the effigy. The s...
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Other Art Style Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Jean-Henri Cless (1774-1812) Portrait of a young woman, signed drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Henri Cless (1774-1812) Portrait of a young woman in a landscape signed "Cless fec" for fecit on the lower left Brown ink and brown ink wash on paper Size of the sheet : 31.5 x 22 cm Size of the motive : 24.5 x 17 cm very simply framed under glass without actual frame 32 x 22.5 cm This pre...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pencil

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian young man. Circle of Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a young man, bust length, turned to the right, wearing coat and cravat watercol...
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English School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Glass, Watercolor

Francois Grenier de Saint Martin (1793-1867) Lady on the beach, 1829, watercolor
Located in Paris, FR
Francois Grenier de Saint Martin (1793-1867) A Young Lady on the beach, 1829, signed and dated on the lower left watercolor on paper 17 x 19.5 cm F...
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Romantic Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Miniature - Georgian Lady in Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite Georgian portrait miniature in watercolour, depicting a lady in a blue dress and elaborate ribbon and lace bonnet. Her gold jewellery and finely detailed lace denotes her affluence and status. Unsigned. Well presented in a period black papier mache frame with upper acorn hanging...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Daniel Saint was a prominent French miniaturist who lived between 1778 and 1847. Born in Paris, Saint was the son of a jeweler and initially began his career as an apprentice in his father's workshop. However, he soon discovered his passion for painting and turned his attention to miniatures, which were highly popular in 18th and 19th-century Europe. Saint was a highly skilled artist and quickly gained a reputation for his miniature portraits, which were characterized by their delicate detail and fine brushwork. His works often featured prominent figures from French society, including members of the royal family and high-ranking officials. He also painted portraits of wealthy patrons, many of whom commissioned him to create highly personalized works. Saint's style was highly influenced by the neoclassical movement, which emphasized clarity, simplicity, and rationality. He often used a limited color palette, focusing on soft pastels and muted tones, which helped to accentuate the delicate features of his subjects. His compositions were typically centered around the face, with little background or context to distract from the subject. Despite his success as a miniaturist, Saint was not immune to the changing tastes of the art world. In the mid-19th century, photography began to gain popularity, and many artists who specialized in portraiture found themselves struggling to compete with the speed and accuracy of this new medium. However, Saint continued to work and develop his craft, adapting his style to the changing tastes of his clients and experimenting with new techniques and materials. In addition to his work as a miniaturist, Saint was also a skilled draftsman and created a number of highly detailed and intricate drawings and sketches. He was also known for his use of unconventional materials, such as hair, which he would incorporate into his miniature portraits to add texture and depth. Today, Saint's works are highly prized by collectors and are held in museums and private collections around the world. His legacy as a master of miniature portraiture lives on, and his influence can still be seen in the work of contemporary artists who specialize in this unique and challenging medium. More information: Artist: Daniel Saint (1778-1847) France Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

English School Early 19th Century Watercolour - Dark Haired Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
This elegant oval portrait captures a young woman in 19th century attire, her dark curls framing a delicate face turned slightly towards the viewer. The subject's elegant gown and co...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

John Field early 19th Century Georgian English silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very finely detailed silhouette in very good condition by one of the truly great silhouette artists of the Georgian period. John Field (1758-1821) Portrait of a young gentleman Watercolour with bronze touches on plaster 3 x 2½ inches, oval, without the frame 6 x 5 inches with the frame John Field was one of the most famous of silhouette artists. He began his career as an assistant to John Miers...
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Victorian Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Bronze

Thomas Martin - 1835 Watercolour, The Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated verso. Presented in a black wooden frame with gilt detailing and an oak clasp. On paper.
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Circa 1830 Charcoal Drawing - Elegance
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking early 19th Century portrait in charcoal, showing an elegant young woman. Her dress and the style of her hair date this portrait around 1830. Her soft, sloping shoulders an...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Brigante - Watercolor 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.. Hand titled and signed. Representing brigand. Very good conditions. Very beautiful and good quality watercolour both for the drawing a...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Circle of George Chinnery - Early 19th Century Watercolour, Mother and Child
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour portrait depicting a mother and her infant child seated in armchair. The composition takes inspiration from the delicate portraiture work of early 19th century art...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Miniature portrait of a British officer by Henry O'Shea
Located in Middletown, NY
Limerick: Henry O'Shea, c1800. Dual process photogravure on cardstock, 4 x 2 1/2 inches (102 x 64 mm), the full sheet. Framed handsomely in the original handmade wood frame with a ...
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French School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Studies of sailors rowing a boat, and a man seated - European School, 19th C
Located in Middletown, NY
Graphite on grayish brown laid paper, 4 1/2 x 8 5/8 inches (107 x 217 mm), the full sheet. In good condition with light toning and a small loss at the lower left corner. There are ad...
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Italian School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Laid Paper

Eugène Devéria (1805-1865) Family Portrait, 1826 Drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Eugène Devéria (1805-1865) A Family Portrait, 1826 pencil on paper Signed lower right and dated 1826 19.5 x 27 cm in a beautiful carved oak frame: 4...
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Romantic Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Paul Augustus Mulready (1804-1864) - 1839 Watercolour, Portrait of Grundy Walker
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour and pencil study depicting Grundy Walker, brother of Richard Walker M.P. of Notting Hill. Signed, dated and inscribed with location. Part of a pair of portra...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

English School early 19th century, Portrait of two children, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
English School early 19th century, Portrait of two children, Pencil and light heightenings of white and red gouache 29.5 x 23 cm In quite good condition : the pape is yellowed by t...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Disegno figurativo toscano neoclassico raffigurante un uomo barbuto
Located in Florence, IT
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...
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Other Art Style Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Disegno figurativo toscano nudo maschile a sanguigna del XIX secolo
Located in Florence, IT
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...
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Other Art Style Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Jules Boilly (1796-1874) Portrait Of A Man, Black chalk
Located in PARIS, FR
Julien Leopold BOILLY Paris 1796-1874 Portrait of a man First third of the 19th century Pierre noire Signed on the right 23,5 x 17 cm 38 x 29 cm framed Small stains
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French School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Laid Paper

Mythological pen-on-paper drawing inspired by Annibale Carracci's frescoes
By Annibale Carracci
Located in Florence, IT
Pen drawing, pencil and sanguine elevations on paper. The subject echoes Annibale Carracci's frescoes at the Palazzo Farnese in Rome (1597-1607), specifically the episode in which H...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pen, Pencil

Portrait of a Young Man, Charcoal 1800 French School, Romanticism
Located in London, GB
Charcoal and grey wash on paper Image size: 14 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches (37.5 x 36 cm) Hand made gilt frame Provenance Private collection, Washington DC. C.G. Sloan & Co., Sept. 1980. T...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Paper

Disegno figurativo francese paesaggio italiano neoclassico del XIX secolo
Located in Florence, IT
Il piccolo ma ben definito disegno raffigura una veduta dettagliata del Santuario della Madonna di San Luca, sul colle della guardia a Sud Ovest della città di Bologna. Può essere a...
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Other Art Style Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Redingote by student od Jean Louis David drawing
Located in Norwich, GB
An exceptional ink, wash and graphite portrait of a gentleman by Henri-Joseph Hesse, dating from circa 1820, the time of the Bourbon restoration in France. It depicts a dashing figur...
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French School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

Study of the Pergamene Head, or The Dying Alexander
Located in Middletown, NY
Graphite with white heightening on greenish beige wove paper, 17 1/4 x 12 1/2 (437 x 317 mm). Scattered edge wear, tears and losses around the perimeter of the drawing. Margins are wide and the image area is clean and intact. Scattered light soiling and toning, all consistent with age. A dramatic image by a highly skilled draftsman, this works is likely a life study of the Hellenistic sculptural masterpiece of the same title, which is housed in the Uffizi's collection of ancient statues...
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Italian School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Color Pencil, Handmade Paper, Graphite

Male Portrait - Original Pencil and Charcoal Drawing by French Artist Late 1800
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Man is a beautiful drawing realized by a French anonymous artist active in the early 19th century. On the lower right, there are the initials “J.G.” that do not allow the...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pencil

Regency portrait drawing of Arabella Graham-Clarke
Located in London, GB
Collections: The sitter, and by descent; Christie's, 19th March 1928, lot 6; Private collection to 2019 Literature: G.C. Williamson, John Downman, A.R.A., his Life and Works, Lon...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Watercolor

Portrait of a Young Boy
Located in Belgrade, MT
This lithograph is from my private collection. It is artist pencil signed and numbered. It is in very good condition.
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

Early 19th Century Watercolour - Little Girl with Orange Cat
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly charming early 19th-century watercolour study depicting a young girl reaching tenderly toward her sleeping cat, curled peacefully on a sunlit windowsill. Framed by traditiona...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Paul Augustus Mulready (Irish 1804-1864) - c.1839 Watercolour, Mary Walker
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait in watercolour and pencil depicting Mary Walker, sister of Richard Walker M.P. of Notting Hill. Part of a pair of portrait studies of Richard Walker's siblings wi...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

A Tailor Working at his Desk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gerhard Ludwig Lahde (Bremen 1765–1833 Köpenhamn) A Tailor Working at his Desk Ink and wash on paper, mounted on a 19th-century backing inscribed “G. L. Lahde del.” unframed: 14.2 ...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

H. Harding - Miniature 1821 Watercolour, The Sly Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful early 19th-century miniature watercolour depicting a cheeky young girl. The artist renders the figure in impressive detail and uses soft tones to evoke warmth. Signed, t...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

After Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) - Early 19th Century Watercolour, The Duchess
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour after Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), depicting Lady Caroline Spencer, the Duchess of Marlborough and her King Charles Spaniel. The original painting is held by...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Dutch School Early 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady in Pink
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate pastel portrait depicting a member of the Danken Family. Inscribed to the reverse in Western Frisian. Unsigned. On velum.
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Dutch School Early 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady in Lace
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate pastel portrait depicting a member of the Danken Family. Inscribed to the reverse in Western Frisian. Unsigned. On velum.
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Sketch of man in suit by Otto Vautier - Drawing on paper 12x20 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper Stamp of the workshop of O. Vautier Dimension of the passe-partout framing 52.5 x 38 cm Otto Vautier is a renowned Swiss painter, born in 1...
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Academic Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon

Early 19th Century Watercolour - Foxcatcher
Located in Corsham, GB
A charismatic study of a young man and a fox trap in a mountainous landscape. Unsigned. Presented in varnished wooden frame. On paper.
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Profile of Woman - Original Pencil Drawing - 1818
Located in Roma, IT
Profile of a Woman is original drawing realized by unknown artist of the early 19th Century. Dated on the lower 1818 and with description in pencil on the lower left. Pencil drawin...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Drawing of Putti with Anchor by Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Drawing of Putti with Anchor Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826) Black pencil on paper Signed and dated lower left "...1822. 12 years l waiting" Considering that the anchor ...
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Academic Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Venditori e Mangiatori di Maccheroni - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on paper stuck on grey cardboard, 1820 c.a. Wonderful watercolour both for the drawing and for the fineness of the colours representing a typical Italian scene of ordina...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Costume di Fraine - ìWatercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a. Hand-titled "Costume di Fraine" with a caption "Provincia d'Abruzzo nel Regno di Napoli" in black ink on lower margin at the center. Han...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Costume di San Giovanni - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper stuck on ivory colored cardboard, 1820 c.a. Hand-signed and hand-titled "Costume di S.Giovanni", with autograph caption black ink "Vicino Napoli" ...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Georgian c.1826 Graphite Drawing - Portrait of a Young Girl with Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
Acquired as a pair, this fine graphite drawing depicts a young Georgian girl petting a dog. Highlighted in watercolour on watermarked 'watman paper,1826'. The drawing has been well p...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Richard Westall (1765-1836) RA - Early 19th Century Watercolour, Woman Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished watercolour study depicting a women reading a prayer book. The artist captures the woman's elaborate headdress and dress in fine detail. Signed with Westall's monogra...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Opera dei Pupi
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper stuck onwhite cardboard sheet, 1820 c.a. Representing people attending the typical Sicilian"Operadei Pupi". Excellent conditionsexcept a little sta...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

William Henry Hunt (1790-1864) - Watercolour, Cavalier Seated by Steps
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of a Cavalier seating on street side steps with his head resting in his hand. The artist captures the young man in fine detail, paying attention to the soft, natural...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Marinajo del Molo- Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on paper, 1820 c.a. Hand-titled "Marinajo del Molo" (Sailor of the pier), hand-signed on lower-left margin. Very good conditions. Including an ivory colored cardboard p...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Costume di Massagrogna - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper stuck on ivory colored cardboard, 1820 c.a. Hand-signed on lower-right and hand-titled "Costume di Massagrogna", with autograph caption black ink ...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

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