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Period: Early 19th Century
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
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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
Materials
Glass, Watercolor
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
Materials
Glass, 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
Materials
Watercolor, Glass
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Handmade Paper, Chalk, Graphite
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
Materials
Paper, Pencil
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
Materials
Gouache
Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th century French School,
Portrait of a young man in profile
charcoal on cut paper applied to pink tinted paper
Oval 58 x 47 cm (overall size) the portrait itself 41.5 x 28...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
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
Materials
Handmade Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
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
Materials
Watercolor
Follower of Francis Wheatley, 19th century portrait of young maiden with flowers
Located in Harkstead, GB
A really charming, early 19th century portrait of a young maiden carrying a basket of flowers. The face is beautifully painted with a slight blush to her cheeks and striking touches ...
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Romantic Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, 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
Materials
Paper, Ink, Graphite
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
Materials
Watercolor
Alfred Edward Chalon RA (1780-1860) - c.1810 Watercolour, Lady in a Blue Bonnet
By Alfred Edward Chalon
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour study depicting a beautifully dressed woman wearing a long mutton sleeved dress with intricate lace details. On her head she wears a full blue bonnet that frames t...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
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
Materials
Watercolor
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
Materials
Pencil
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
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil
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
Materials
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
Materials
Watercolor
France circa 1820, Portrait of a gentleman, black chalk and pastel drawing
Located in Paris, FR
France circa 1820
Portrait of a gentleman
Black chalk and pastel on paper
12 x 10 cm
In its original mount, modern oak frame : 25 x 22.5 cm
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Romantic Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk, Pastel
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
Materials
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
Materials
Ink, Pencil
Old Testament Scene with Angel 1813 Large Grisaille Drawing on Paper Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of the characters in this scene is a mature man, kneeling with his head bowed and hands clasped near his chest in a gesture of supplication. His posture conveys a sense of humili...
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Realist Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mahogany, Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
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
Materials
Gold
German School Early 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of Joachim Simon
Located in Corsham, GB
A handsome early 19th-century pastel portrait of Joachim Simon, wearing a flamboyant floral waistcoat, double-buttoned overcoat and a black silk cravat. Well presented in a distresse...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
German School Early 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of Hanne Simon of Hesslien
Located in Corsham, GB
An elegant early 19th-century pastel portrait of Hanne Simon of Hesslien wearing a flamboyant lace bonnet, floral scarf and a large puff-sleeve gown. Well presented in a distressed g...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Regency portrait drawing of Arabella Graham-Clarke
By John Downman
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
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
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
Materials
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
Materials
Ink
Early 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Daydreaming
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming charcoal study depicting a woman in classical dress looking up with a distance, dreamy look. The artist captures the woman using delicate cross hating to highlight the con...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Portrait of a Young Boy
By Cuno Amiet 1
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
Materials
Lithograph
Portrait of Hilaire-Philippe Richan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper
Gilded wooden frame with glass window
62.5 x 48.8 x 3.6 cm
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French School Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paste
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
Materials
Pastel
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
Materials
Graphite
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
Materials
Watercolor
Costume di Craco - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Costume di Craco" with a caption "Provincia di Basilicata nel Regno di Napoli" in black ink on lower margin at the center. ...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
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
Richard Westall RA (1765-1836) - Early 19th Century Watercolour, A Prayer
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished watercolour study depicting a woman on her knees in prayer. The piece is signed with Westall's monogram to the lower right. Presented in a part gilt frame. Label vers...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
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
Materials
Crayon
Carretto Siciliano (Sicilian Carriage) - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored and watermarked paper"J. Whatm Turkey M.", 1820 c.a.
Beautiful watercolour representing a typical Italian scene of ordinary life in XIX century: people...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
English School Early 19th Century Watercolour - Boy Leaning Against Urn
Located in Corsham, GB
An utterly charming English school portrait of a young boy leaning against a garden urn. Well-presented in an elegant gilt-effect frame with wash-line mount. Signed with the initials...
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
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
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
Study of Figures - Drawing by H. Haudebort-Lescot - Early 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Study of Figures is a Pencil Drawing realized by Hortense Haudebort-Lescot (1784-1845).
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
No signature, but stamped on the lower left corner.
Ant...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
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
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
Study of Study of Figures - Drawing by H. Haudebort-Lescot - Early 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Study of Figures is a Pencil Drawing realized in the early 19th Century by Hortense Haudebort-Lescot (1784-1845).
Good condition with foxing on the margins.
Stamped on the lower left corner.
Antoinette-Cécile-Hortense Haudebourt-Lescot (14 December 1784 – 2 January 1845) was a French...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
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
Materials
Watercolor
Richard III - Drawing by Charles Amelot - Early 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Richard III is an original ink and watercolor drawing realized by Charles Amelot (1759-1830).
Good condition, included a white cardboard passpartout (37.5x55 cm).
The artwork repre...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Female figure of 19th century - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.
Wonderful watercolour both for the drawing and for the fineness of the colours representing a woman in typical Italian costumes of XIX ...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Costume di Procida - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on paper stuck on ivory colored cardboard, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Costume di Procida" with a caption "Provincia di Napoli" in black ink on lower margin. Partially hand-signed on lower-right margin. Representing a woman with baby...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Costume di Villa Pianezza - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Costume di Villa pianezza" with a caption "Provincia dell'Aquila nel Regno di Napoli" in black ink on lower margin at the ...
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Old Masters Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
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
Materials
Pastel
Woman with Flowers - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.
Fine watercolour representing a female figure in traditional Italian costumes. Hand-signed on lower margin at the center (the signature...
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Modern Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
