Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
MODERN STYLE
The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
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Style: Modern
The Maiden - Original Drawing by Paul Huet - 19th Century
By Paul Huet
Located in Roma, IT
The Maiden is an original Drawing in pencil realized in the 19th Century by Paul Huet (1803-1869).
With another drawing on the rear.
In good condition.
The artwork is depicted sk...
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19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Portrait - Original Drawing in Pencil - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in Pencil realized in the Early 20th Century.
Good conditions except for a stain and consumed margins.
The Artwork is depicted through soft strokes ...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
Artist and Nude Model - IV, Modern Ink on Paper by Ira Moskowitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ira Moskowitz, Polish/American (1912 - 2001) - Artist and Nude Model - IV, Year: 1985, Medium: Ink on Paper, signed, Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm), Description: Ira Mo...
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1980s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
The Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait is an original Drawing in pen and ink on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in mid 20th century.
Hand-signed on the lower in pencil.
Good conditions.
Mino ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Ballpoint Pen
The Gentleman and the Woman with the Sunshade - by Alfred Grévin-Late 19 Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Gentleman and the Woman with the Sunshade is an original drawing in pencil realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19 Century.
Monogramme on plate on the lower right margin. All a...
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Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
Pretini - Original Drawing - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pretini is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized in 1940 ca. by an unknown artist of the XX century.
The state of preservation of the artwork is good except for foldings.
...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
Rabbi with Book - III, Modern Ink on Paper by Ira Moskowitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ira Moskowitz, Polish/American (1912 - 2001) - Rabbi with Book - III, Year: circa 1989, Medium: Ink on Paper, signed, Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm), Description: Sitti...
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1980s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Girl Posing - Original Pencil Drawing - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Girl Posing" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century.
The state of preservation of the artwork is very good.
Sheet dimension:...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
The Profile - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Profile is an Original Drawing in pen on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower.
Good conditions.
Mino M...
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1950s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Portrait of a Woman - Original Pencil Drawing by S. Fontinsky - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Woman is an original pencil drawing realized by Serge Fontinsky (1887-1971) in the half of the 20th Century.
Good conditions, minor cosmetic wear.
Hand-signed on the...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Calendar of the World-Charcoal and Tempera by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Calendar of the World is an original Charcoal, Tempera and white lead realized by Mino Maccari in 1930/1940s.
Good condition on a blue cardboard.
Hand-signed by the artist with pe...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Charcoal
Mythological Figures - Pencil Drawing By Maurice Chabas - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Maurice Chabas (1862-1947).
The artwork is in good condition.
Maurice Chabas (21 September 1862, Nantes – 11 December 1947, Versai...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
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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1820s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Woman Bust - Pencil on Paper by A. Mérodack-Jeanneau
Located in Roma, IT
Woman Bust is a beautiful pencil drawing on ivory paper realized by Alexis Mérodack-Jeanneau in the early 20th century.
Stamp of the artist's atelier on the lower right corner of th...
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Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
The Profile - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Profile is an Original Drawing in pen on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower.
Good conditions.
Mino Maccari (1898-19...
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1950s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
The Profile - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Profile is an Original Drawing in pen on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower.
Good conditions.
Mino Maccari (1898-1...
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1950s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Portrait of Padreterno- Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Padreterno is an Original Drawing in pencil and watercolor on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lo...
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1950s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
Portrait of a Woman - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Woman is an Original Charcoal Drawing realized by an unknown French Artist in the mid-20th Century.
The artwork is in good condition on a yellowed paper.
Hand-signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Man with T-Shirt - Drawing by Norbert Meyre - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Man with T-Shirt is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Norbert Meyre.
The little artwork on a yellowed paper is in good condition.
No Signature.
Norbert Meyre is a French I...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Portrait of Musicologist Léon Vallas - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Musicologist Leon Vallas is an original pencil drawing realized by an artist of Mid-20th century.
The little artwork is in good conditions, except for a stain on the bac...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Bike Man - Drawing by Norbert Meyre - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bike Man is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Norbert Meyre.
The little artwork on a yellowed paper is in good condition.
No Signature.
Norbert Meyre is a French Illustrat...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Bike People - Drawing by Norbert Meyre - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bike People is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Norbert Meyre.
The little artwork on a yellowed paper is in good condition.
No Signature.
Norbert Meyre is a French Illust...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Italian Woman with Chickens - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.
Fine watercolour representing a woman in traditional Italian costumes carrying some chickens. Excellent conditions, with some minor sta...
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1820s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
Hand-signed by the artist with pencil, some sketches on th...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Un Lecteur d'Henri Dordeaux - Drawing by Norbert Meyre - 1924
Located in Roma, IT
Un Lecteur d'Henri Dordeaux is an original Pen and Pencil Drawing realized by Norbert Meyre in 1924.
The little artwork on a yellowed paper is in good c...
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1920s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Watercolor
The Official - Original Tempera and Watercolor Drawing by G. Galantara - 1910s
Located in Roma, IT
The Official is a very beautifull tempera and watercolor drawing by Gabriele Galantara (1910).
The little picture is in good conditions on a yellowed cardboard.
Some notes on the b...
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1910s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Portrait - Watercolor and Tempera by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dangerous Sleep is an original Tempera and Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century.
Good condition on a white paper, other sketch on rear.
Hand-signed by the artis...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Tempera
Costume di Tortorella - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored stuck on paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-signed on lower-right and hand-titled "Costume di Tortorella", with autograph caption black ink "Provincia di Salerno" on...
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1820s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Theatrical Costume - Drawing - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Theatrical costume is a beautiful pencil drawing on brown-colored paper, realized during the XIX century by an artist.
In good conditions, except f...
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19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
Face - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Face is a beautiful watercolour drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1970.
The artwork is monogrammed by the artist on the lower right corner. In good condition except for some light...
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1970s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Theatre Actor - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Theatre Actor is an original drawing in china and watercolor realized by an anonymous artist in the 20th Century.
Good conditions except for some stains...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Portrait of Woman - Painting by Alkis Matheos - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Woman's Face is an original drawing in mixed media, pencil, pastel and watercolor on paper realized by the Greek-French artist Alkis Matheos .
Very good...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Mixed Media
Portrait of a Gentleman of the Renaissance-Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Gentleman of the Renaissance is an original drawing in Pencil and Ink on paper realized by an anonymous artist in the early 20th Century.
Good Conditions but aged with...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Ink
Profile of a Lady - Original Drawing - late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Profile of a Lady is an original drawing realized by Unknown Artist in the late 19th Century.
Beautiful pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper. Included passport (49 x 34 cm).
The a...
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Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Study for a Cover of "Il Selvaggio" - Pencil by Mino Maccari - 1930/40s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Study for a Cover of "Il Selvaggio" is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1930/1940s.
Good condition on a brown paper.
No signature.
Mino Maccari (1898-1989) ...
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1930s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Among Women - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Among Women is an original Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century.
Good condition on a colored cream paper.
No signature.
Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Three - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Three is an artwork realized in the half of mid-20th century by Mino Maccari.
Mixed media artwork (china ink and watercolor).
Hand signed by the artist on the lower margin.
Inclu...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
Portrait - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized by Anonymous artist in early 20th century.
Black and white pencil drawing.
The artwork depict...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
The Girl - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Girl is an original pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
Hand-signed by the artist with pencil.
Mino Maccari (1898-...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Portrait of Colette MacDonald - Original Drawing - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Colette MacDonald is an original Drawing in Pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century.
Good Conditions.
The artwork is depicted through strong stro...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Portrait of a Man - Original Pencil Drawing by G.J. Sortais - 1886
By Georges Julien Sortais
Located in Roma, IT
Man Portrait is a beautiful portrait drawn with a sanguine pencil by the French artist Georges Julien Sortais. The state of preservation is very good, except for some stains of funga...
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Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Portrait of Lady - Original Drawing - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Lady is an original China Ink and watercolor Drawing realized by a european artist of the late-19th century.
Good condition on a little cream colored cardboard.
No sign...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
The Sculptor and The Painter - China Ink By Mino Maccari - Mid 20th cCntury
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Sculptor and The Painter is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century.
Good condition on a tissue paper.
Hand-signed by the artist with pencil....
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Portrait - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th Century.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted by perfect hatching with strong strokes.
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Portrait of Young Woman - Ink, Pencil and Pastel Drawing by French Artist 1800
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Young Woman is a splendid pastel drawing realized by an anonymous artist who signed in an unreadable way on the lower left. The state of preservation is very good, except for a tiny lighter area in the upper part of the drawing.
The young woman is portrayed on top of a hill, with lush vegetation behind her and a gate with a big house in the background. She is wearing an elegant black mantle...
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19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Ink, Pencil
The Conversation - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Conversation is an original drawing in Ink and Watercolor in the first half of the 20th Century.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted through strong strokes and harmonious ...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
The Devoted Lady - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Devoted Lady in The Garden is an original drawing in Ink and Watercolor in the first half of the 20th Century.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted through strong strokes a...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink, Watercolor
Portraits - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original drawing in pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th Century.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted by perfect hatching with strong strokes.
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
Double Bass Player - I, Modern Ink on Paper by Ira Moskowitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ira Moskowitz, Polish/American (1912 - 2001) - Double Bass Player - I, Year: 1989, Medium: Ink on Paper, signed, Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm), Description: Playing hi...
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1980s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Madonna - Original Pen And Pencil - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Madonna is an original drawing on paper in pen and pencil mounted on greenish cardboard Passepartout: 21 x 16 cm, realized by an anonymous Italian arti...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Pencil
Manca Penitente - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper 1820 c.a.
Very good quality watercolour representing a penitent nun. Hand-titled black ink on lower margin at the center. Near perfect conditions ...
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1820s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Man With Beret And Lying Man - 1940s - Paul-Franz Namur - Drawing - Modern
Located in Roma, IT
Man With Beret And Lying Man is an original artwork realized by Paul-Franz Namur in the first half of the XX century. Pencil on paper.
Hand-signed in pencil by the artist on the low...
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1940s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Portrait - Original Charcoal Drawing by Alfred Pichon - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in black chalk on unsigned brown sheet by Alfred PICHON (1877-1918).
Good conditions except for minor cosmetic wear.
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Two Men Around a Table - 1940s - Paul-Franz Namur - Drawing - Modern
Located in Roma, IT
Two Men Around a Table is an original artwork realized by Paul-Franz Namur in the 1940s. Pencil on paper.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right margin. Passepartout and wood ...
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1940s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
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Pencil
Portrait of José Padilla - Original Pen Drawing by R. Bonet - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of José Padilla (El Matador) is an original pen drawing realized by Roman Bonet.
The little artwork is in good conditions on a yellowed paper.
Hand-signed by the artist un...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Portrait of a Woman - Original Charcoal Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Woman is an original artwork realized by an Unknown Artist.
Gray point drawing and unsigned watercolor, written behind CH.L. Paper pasted on cardboard. Image Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Couple in Mexico - I, Modern Ink on Paper by Ira Moskowitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ira Moskowitz, Polish/American (1912 - 2001) - Couple in Mexico - I, Year: 1989, Medium: Ink on Paper, signed, Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm), Description: Ira Moskowit...
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1980s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Woman Silhouette - Original Pencil Drawing - 1900s
Located in Roma, IT
Woman Silhouette is an original modern artwork realized in the 20th Century.
Original drawing in pencil on paper.
Excellent conditions.
Woman Sil...
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Early 1900s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Modern portrait drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.
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