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Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
"Encounter in the Garden" Contemporary Drawing with Gold-Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
Working with a palette of graphite and gold leaf, Alessandra Maria masterfully weaves together elements of the earthly and ethereal. She is part sorceress, part alchemist, summoning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold Leaf

Portrait - Original Charcoal Drawing by Serge Fotinsky - 1943
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a black and white charcoal drawing realized by Serge Fontinsky (1887-1971) in 1943. Hand-signed and dated on the lower margin. The sheet is glued on passepartout (light...
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1940s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Untitled #8 (from the series "Album")
Located in New York, NY
Graphite on paper Signed, verso This drawing is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Price includes framing. About the artist: Chris Ironside is a Toronto-based artist wor...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

Ether - Pen, Ink, Black White Drawing of Female Figure
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Ether" is a meditative pen and ink drawing by Katherine Filice. Filice's work is all deeply personal, and she pours hundreds of hours into her practice. She is an internationally ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Big Baloo / Head Study No. 86
Located in Burlingame, CA
Big Baloo / Head Study No. 86 , drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. in blue, pink, gold and white. The work is created with mixed media on Bristol paper,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Crayon, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil

"Dead King 17 [10th Century Norwegian Lord]", Figurative, Drawing, Black, White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This black and white figurative drawing "Dead King 17 [10th Century Norwegian Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when fr...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Archival Paper

Theresa
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Mixed media on paper Paper size: 14 x 12.25 inches Framed size: 23.75 x 21.75 inches Signed lower right
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media

"The Crowning With Thorns" Contemporary Ink Drawing
Located in Brecon, Powys
I work in oils, goauche, charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, and less frequently, in acrylic and watercolour. My work takes a figurative approach to space and tends to revolve around the ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Board

The grand father - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work Signed, dated 1973 and situated NY lower right by the artist This work was executed by the Hungarian artist in 1973 while he was living in New York, USA. P...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Couple - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work Signed lower left by the artist This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best designer...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

"Gaze", Black and White, Figurative Drawing, Portrait, Illustration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This black and white drawing titled "GAZE" is an original pencil and ink on paper drawing by Jasjyot Singh Hans measuring 7"h x 5"w unframed and 14"h x 11"w framed. Jasjyot Singh Ha...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper, Pencil

Dance Step
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Pencil on paper Paper size: 13.5 x 10 inches Framed size: 22.25 x 18.5 inches Signed lower middle
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in London, GB
BELA CZOBEL 1883-1976 1883 - Budapest-1976 (Hungarian) Title: Portrait of a Young Woman Technique: Original Hand Signed Pencil Drawing on paper size: 28.3 x 21 cm / 11.3 x 8.6 in...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Salome - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work Signed lower right by the artist This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best designe...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Icarus - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best designer in the world after myself !".
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Portrait Of Lady With Hat - Pastel and Felt on Paper - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait Of Lady With Hat is an original artwork realized by Olga Klein Astrachan. Pastel and felt on paper stuck on canson paper (26 x 20 cm) Hand-signed by the artist on lower ...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Felt, Pastel

Island for Umberto 10 - 21st Century, Drawing, Sun, Sea, Yellow, Orange, Blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Island for Umberto 10, 2014 Colored pencil on paper ( Signed and dated front right corner, framed) 11.6 H x 16.5 W in. 29.5 H x 42 W cm "Island for Umberto" has the literary source ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

The prisoner - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Signed lower right by the artist Circa 1965 Unique work Framed This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1965. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He i...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Esther
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Pencil on paper Paper size: 16 x 10 inches Framed size: 25.75 x 19.25 inches Signed lower right
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Red Lashes / Head Study No. 56
Located in Burlingame, CA
Red Lashes / Head Study No. 56 , drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. The work is created with mixed media on paper, including stabilo pencil, gouache, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Dead King 13 [5th Century Korean Lord]
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 13 [5th Century Korean Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when framed. The piece shi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Ink

Blonde Young Man in Black Shirt / Head Study No. 54
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Blonde Young Man in Black Shirt' - Head Study No. 54 , drawing featuring of a young man - a musician. The work is created with mixed media on paper, including Stabilo pencil, gouach...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Dead King 11 [12th Century Polish Lord]
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 11 [12th Century Polish Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when framed. The piece sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Ink

Woman and Taurus - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Signed lower right by the artist Unique work Framed This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

UNTITLED (WOMAN IN BLUE DRESS)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original watercolor on paper. Hand signed on front by Tarkay. Sheet size 15 x 11 inches. Frame size approx 21 x 17 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. From the private collec...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Hind and lion - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work Signed lower right by the artist This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best designe...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Wartime / Head Study No. 76
Located in Burlingame, CA
Wartime / Head Study No. 76 , drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. in yellow. The work is created with mixed media on Canson paper, including stabilo penc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Gouache, Color Pencil

Death and the maiden - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work Signed lower right by the artist This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best designe...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

A Season in Paris, Daniel - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Signed and dated lower right by the artist Unique work Framed This work was executed by the Hungarian artist in 1971 while he was staying in Paris. Pablo Picasso said ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Eyes Wide
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed with the artist's initials lower right Darius Steward is establishing himself as a master of the medium of watercolor and large public murals. In 2018, Steward created two l...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Sarah Jane In Blue: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

The couple / Disillusion - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work Double face work Framed This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best designer in the ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Odes to the sun - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Signed by the artist on the right Unique work Framed This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the grea...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Couple - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Signed lower right by the artist Unique work Framed This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Moderate caress - Lajos Szalay, 20th Century, Figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Unique work Framed This work was executed by the Hungarian artist circa 1970. Pablo Picasso said about Lajos Szalay : "He is the best designer in the world after mysel...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Foxglove Rabbit Augury: Round Pastel Drawing, Handmade Paper by Kahn & Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
Foxglove Rabbit Augury (Circular Pastel Drawing on Indian Handmade Cotton Paper by Kahn & Selesnick) 22 inch diameter, unframed pastel, conte crayon on paper ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Crayon, Handmade Paper, Graphite

Sleeping Woman - China Ink on Paper by E. Diverly - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sleeping Woman is an original artwork realized by Éliane Diverly in the 1970s. Black ink on paper. The artwork includes passepartout 48.9 x 64 cm Hand-signed by the artist on lower...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

"Veneer" Figurative Drawing, Color Pencil, Ballpoint Pen, Graphite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Veneer" is an original oil pastel, ballpoint pen, color pencil, and graphite on arches paper work by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece ships in the pictured archival custom frame. The pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Oil Pastel, Ballpoint Pen, Color Pencil, Graphite

Pew Musicians, red work on paper with dog and horse
Located in New York, NY
Mixed media on paper. Framed: 15" x 18" My work comes from observation, memory and imagination. Collective daydreams that make another world out of this world--the experience of ‘in...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media, Mulberry Paper, Monotype

Satan Dieu du 6 Juin 1957 - Watercolor on Cardboard - 1957
Located in Roma, IT
Satan Dieu du 5 Juin 1957 is an original artwork realized by Éliane Diverly in 1957. Mixed colored watercolor glued on cardboard. Include passe-partout: 60 x 41.7 cm Hand-signed a...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Stolen Moments #3
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed with the artist's initials lower right From the Series: Stolen Moments Signed with the artist's "Yummy" blindstamp lower right Note: Darius Steward is establishing himself...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Like brothers #1 Caroline Veith 21st Century art Contemporary figurative drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Ink and collage on tracing paper Signed and dated lower left Unique work
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Talia in Fruitvale / woman with hat - red & gold - drawing painting
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Talia in Fruitvale' , head study of a young woman in a hat in mainly yellow and red, is created with mixed media on paper, including stabilo pencil, gouache, ink, dry point pigment,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Fashion Model full figure in profile
Located in Miami, FL
Fashion Illustration. Work is unframed. Free standing heavy watercolor paper loosely hinged to board. Excellent condition.
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Watercolor

Openings (Catherine) / figurative work, contemporary woman
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Openings (Catherine)' is a brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Conté, Archival Paper, Pigment

Face and Body / figurative work, woman in a museum
Located in Burlingame, CA
Face and Body is a stunningly gorgeous original work of art from Kenyan born American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings created ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Conté, Archival Paper, Pigment

Going Places #2 (Baggage Claim)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Watercolor on Yupo Signed by the artist DRS #1, lower right.
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

UNTITLED (GREEN DRESS)
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed by the artist. Original watercolor on paper. Frame size approx 20.75 x 16.5 in. Sheet size 15 x 11 in. From the private collection of Dr. Perry. Artwork is in excell...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Motherhood Ahead / portrait head drawing, ink, pencil, watercolor, monochrome
Located in Burlingame, CA
Motherhood Ahead is created with china crayon, ink wash on Yupo paper and comes matted and backed in a museum quality presentation mat. The pensive young woman's head is monochrome b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Stalemate
Located in Kansas City, MO
Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, our gallery will donate 10% of our commission from this sale to the Kansas City Artists Coalition, which has been supporting local Kansas City Artists for the past 40 years. The Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC), is a non-profit, artist-centered, artist-run alternative space, supporting artists at every level in their career through exhibitions, continuing education and artist studios. Artist: Joseph Broghammer Title: “Stalemate” Materials : Chalk pastel and pencil on Arches Paper Date : 2018 Dimensions : 7 x 11 ft. Omaha based artist Joseph Broghammer is as much of a storyteller as he is an artist. His one-of-a-kind pastel drawings in “Animals” are chronicles of his life. The creatures Broghammer creates are vehicles to uncover the varying characteristics of the artist’s personal identity. Hence, Broghammer’s “Animals” translates as a flowing stream of consciousness. The different birds and livestock staring back at the viewer are ornamented with iconographic symbols – small surprises along the way. These trinkets are keys to understanding the stories Broghammer is sharing. Broghammer began mastering his “dry painting” technique during his B.F.A. in Visual Art at the University of South Dakota. He graduated in 1986 and a year later went on to study his M.F.A. at the University of Wisconsin. In 2009, he studied at Creative Capital in Omaha, Nebraska. As storytellers often do, Broghammer later went on to become an educator himself, teaching at WhyArts? and becoming an Artist Assistant at Vera Mercer in Omaha – both of which he still practices at today. It’s apparent that Broghammer’s work has resonated with so many people around the world. Only a few years after his formal education, he began exhibiting his work through various International group shows in Italy, Germany, Holland, Mexico, and even Kansas City. Although Broghammer’s portraits depict downy creatures, his work is very much about the human experience. They are honest and full of life, evoking a sincere exchange between artist and viewer. “Animals” is for the animal lovers, students, teachers, collectors, writers, the young or old, and art historians alike. Dry Painting, Pastel, Drawing, Chalk Pastel, Oil Pastel, Painting, Contemporary Drawing, Contemporary Painting, Animal Drawings, Animal Paintings, colored pencil, pencil, large-scale drawings, portrait, portrait drawing, contemporary art, contemporary artists, Joan Miro, Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington, Vladimir Kush...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Pastel, Archival Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

Memorial to Mr. Morris / woman's head study - drawing painting
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Memorial to Mr. Morris' is created with stabilo pencil, ink, gouache, walnut ink and charcoal on paper. Comes in an archival crystal clear storage sleeve. The young woman's head wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Color Pencil, Ink, Watercolor

Lady, Watercolor and Graphite Painting of a Female in Muted Browns
Located in Chicago, IL
The loose brushstrokes and minimal graphite outline of this unknown female convey a sense of calmness. She is painted in muted browns and matted in a heavy mat measuring 16h x 14w inches. This artwork is unframed. Contact gallery for framing request. Eduardo Alvarado Lady Watercolor and pencil on paper 11.50h x 10.75w in 29.21h x 27.30w cm EDA009 EDUARDO ALVARADO b. Spain, 1972 EDUCATION 1990-95 Licenciado en BB AA La Facultad de BB AA de la UPV, Bilbao La Facultad de BB AA de San Fernando, Madrid SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2018 Casa del Libro, Logroño 2016 Casa de Cultura. Miranda de Ebro 2015 Casa de Cultura. Miranda de Ebro Galería Espiral, Noja 2014 Galerie d´Art Anne Broitman. Biarritz, France 2013 Galería de Arte-Centro Cultural (junto a Vesna Pavlovic). Novi Sad, Serbia Centro Cultural La Vidriera, Maliaño The Gallery of Contemporary Fine Arts (junto a Vesna Pavlovic). Nis, Serbia 2012 Gallery Seasons (junto a Vesna Pavlovic). Sofia, Bulgaria Gallery SKC (junto a Vesna Palovic). Belgrado, Serbia Manos para qué os quiero. Logroño Galería Espiral. Feria Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo, Santander Sala Asociación Artistas de Guipuzcoa (junto a Juan Carlos Cardesín), San Sebastian 2011 Galería Espiral, San Miguel de Meruelo Galería Jovan Popovic (junto a Vesna Pavlovic). Opovo, Serbia Galería Veciti Trkac (junto a Vesna Pavlovic). Nis, Serbia Exit Art Gallery (Fundación Adolfo Dominguez...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper, Graphite

UNTITLED (WOMAN IN FLORAL DRESS)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original watercolor on paper. Hand signed on front by Tarkay. Sheet size 12 x 9 inches. Frame size approx 18 x 15 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. From the private collect...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

"Jaider" Portrait. Watercolor, Ink and Pastel on Archival Paper.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jaider by Celso Castro-Daza One of a kind Watercolor, ink, and paster on an archival paper Sheet Size: 19.50 H x 13.75 W 2018 Unframed Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, s...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Pastel, Watercolor

Medusa Augury (Round Portrait Drawing in Blue Pastel by Kahn & Selesnick)
Located in Hudson, NY
Circular portrait drawing in pastel and conte crayon of a beautiful Medusa Portrait is made on handmade Indian cotton paper 22 inch diameter Signed, verso About the work: In the face of a turbulent political and environmental crisis, the artists make their own appeal to change the future with a series of circular drawings on handmade paper in pastel and conte crayon. Panogolin Bonaparte and Medusa are among the drawings that illustrate the transformation of humans into animals, a fantasy of mankind’s integration with nature. These are presented as votive offerings to the Gods as a last attempt to bargain for a more hopeful future. About the artists: Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Conté, Oil Pastel

Apple and Evelyn / figurative work on paper - gorgeous
Located in Burlingame, CA
Apple and Evelyn is a stunningly gorgeous original work of art from Kenyan born American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Conté, Archival Paper, Pigment

Scorn
Located in Chicago, IL
David Becker b. 1937 David H. Becker, painter, printmaker and educator, was born on August 16, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He studied at the Milwaukee State Teachers College, the L...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Carnegie International
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and watercolor on paper Signed in black ink, l.c. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Price includes framing. Jack Balas...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper, Acrylic

Contemporary portrait drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary portrait drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait drawings and watercolors created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, green, orange, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Leo Guida, Manuel Santelices, Howard Tangye, and Simon Goldberg. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Ink and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary portrait drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 1.25 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait drawings and watercolors made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $213,000, while the average work sells for $1,172.

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