Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Samuel Wood Gaylor (American, 1883 - 1957) Untitled (Woman in Mirror), 1930 Watercolor on paper Sight size: 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. Framed: 20 3/4 x 16 1/4 in...

Interior of a Room is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colorated paper, realized by Anonymous French Artist of the early 20th Century. In very good conditions. Not signed. This ...

Caricature of Sandro Pertini is a modern artwork realized by the Artist Emilio Giannelli. Black and white drawing Hand signed on the lower margin Includes frame: 34 x 24 cm

Caricature of Luciano Pavarotti is a modern artwork realized by the Artist Emilio Giannelli. Black and white drawing Hand signed on the lower margin Includes frame: 34 x 24 cm

Portrait is an original pencil drawing realized by Tibor Gertler in 1960. Good conditions, mounted on a white cardboard passpartout (60x40 cm). Hand-signed by the artist on the low...

Caricature of Vittorio Gassman is a modern artwork realized by the Artist Emilio Giannelli. Black and white drawing Hand signed on the lower margin Includes frame: 34 x 24 cm

Caricature of Enzo Ferrari is a modern artwork realized by the Artist Emilio Giannelli. Black and white drawing Hand signed on the lower margin Includes frame: 34 x 24 cm

Portrait of Berenice is an original drawing in pencil on paper applied on cardboard realized by Gian Paolo Berto, in 1971. Good conditions. Hand-signed and dated on the lower right...

Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...

Il Sovrano (The King) is an original mixed media drawing on paper, realized around the 1960s by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Tempera ...

Portrait of Man with Glasses is an original drawing on paper, realized around the Seventies by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). A fountain...

Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...

Two Figures is an Original China Ink Drawing realized by Jean-Hyppolyte Flandrin. The little artwork has a missing corner. Signature by pencil, included a white cardboard passpartout (35x51 cm). Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (23 March 1809 – 21 March 1864) was a 19th-century French painter. His celebrated 1836 work Jeune Homme Nu...

Landscape Study is a  drawing, realized in early 20th Century, by the French Artist André Meaux Saint-Marc (1885-1941). Charcoal  on paper. Hand Signed on back.

Portrait is a drawing realized by Joseph Colin in the Mid-20th Century. Pencil on ivory-colored paper Good conditions with slight foxing. The artwork is realized through deft expr...

Portrait 1850's is an original drawing in pen on paper, realized by an unwkown artist named Bruant (XIX-XX). Sheet dimension: 29.4 x 22 cm. The artwork represents beautiful quick ...

Divertissement is an original drawing in Ink, Watercolor, and pastel by an anonymous artist in the Good conditions. The artwork is depicted through strong strokes and harmonious c...

Composition  is a drawing in pen on paper, realized by Alfredo Mezio in 1934 for the magazine "Il Selvaggio", Year XI, p. 46. The artwork is depicted skillfully through confident an...

Bertha Corbett Melcher's The Sunbonnet Babies, with their flat, minimalist, semi-abstract, and symbolic style, are an early example of American Modernism/Surrealism by a lesser-known female artist/illustrator. The present work demonstrates a delicate balance between abstraction and representation and between the commonplace and the mysterious. Her signature use of a hat or sunbonnet to hide the identity of her subjects is a big conceptual and visual idea that has been overlooked in the fine art canon. The exact meaning of this is unknown, but 120 years after they were done, it resonates as somewhat surrealistic. Her work is a contradiction. She shows innocent children engaging in everyday activity but are depicted in vail of mystery. Why does she not show the faces of her subjects? Watercolor on paper (each) Six drawings in all on one board. 6-1/8 x 5 inches (15.6 x 12.7 cm) (each) One signed; two initialed; three not signed. Six drawing in all on one board. 6-1/8 x 5 inches (15.6 x 12.7 cm) (each) One signed; two initialed; three not signed The Sunbonnet Babies characters were created by illustration Bertha L. Corbett when she was challenged to create a faceless character who nonetheless was engaging and appealing. The characters were a wild hit and appeared in books, comics, and popular collectibles. They also became a popular motif in quilting. Few of Corbett's original drawings for the babies are known to survive, making this a rare offering. From: Wikipedia Sunbonnet Babies are characters created by commercial artist Bertha Corbett Melcher (1872–1950). Sunbonnet Babies featured two girls in pastel colored dresses with their faces covered by sunbonnets. Sunbonnet Babies appeared in books, illustrations and advertisements between the years of 1900 and 1930. Sunbonnet Babies were later used as a popular quilting pattern also known as Sunbonnet Sue.[1] Melcher created a male version of the Sunbonnet Babies, named the 'Overall Boys' in 1905.[2][3] History Bertha L. Corbett Melcher Sunbonnet Babies were created by Bertha Corbett Melcher (1872–1950).[4] Melcher was born in Denver and moved with her family to Minneapolis in the 1880s. Melcher attended art school in Minneapolis with plans to become a commercial artist.[5] She may have also studied with Howard Pyle.[6] By the 1920s, Melcher had moved to Topanga, California.[7][4] Melcher started drawing the Sunbonnet Babies in 1897. The origin of the signature style of the faces being covered by sunbonnets is contested by different members of Melcher's family and by Melcher herself. In an interview, Melcher's brother said their mother suggested Bertha avoid the difficulty of drawing faces by covering them with sunbonnets.[4] Melcher herself said that covering faces allowed her to communicate with body position.[4] Melcher has also said that the design came about in "answer to a friend’s challenge to convey emotion without a face."[2] Melcher published her first book, The Sun-Bonnet Babies in 1900.[3] Later, she shopped her illustrations to publisher Rand McNally of Chicago, and nine subsequent books were written by Eulalie Osgood Grover and illustrated by Bertha Corbett. In 1905, Melcher wrote The Overall Boys.[3] Many of these books were used as primers and used widely in primary schools in the midwest. Melcher used the sunbonnet babies in advertising and later established the Sunbonnet Babies Company. She started a studio to illustrate and create merchandise of the Sunbonnet Babies.[2] The characters also appeared in a comic strip.[2] Quilting Melcher herself did not originate the use of the sunbonnet babies as quilting pattern. The Sunbonnet Babies quilting pattern appeared in textile art 1910's in the Ladies Home Journal 1911–1912 in a quilt stitched by Marie Webster. The pattern was popular during the Great Depression. In the American South, it was often known as "Dutch Doll" until the 1970s.[3] There was also a quilt pattern based on the "Overall Boys," known by the various names including “Overall Bill, “Overall Andy,” “Sunbonnet Sam,” “Suspender Sam,” “Fisherman Jim."[3] Many patterns for quilts and sewing were designed by Ruby Short McKim and published in nationally syndicated newspapers.[8] Sunbonnet Sue became symbolic of 'female innocence and docility'.[9] Linda Pershing collected accounts from women quilters who depicted 'Sues' doing activities such as smoking, wearing more revealing clothing, and subverting feminine stereotypes.[10] In 1979, the “Seamsters Union Local #500," a group of quilters from Lawrence, Kansas, created “The Sun Sets on Sunbonnet Sue," a quilt depicting the character murdered in a variety of ways.[3] Collectibles Sunbonnet Babies merchandise includes school books, valentines cards, postcards, china, and quilts.[2][5][11] Sunbonnet Babies were adapted into three dimensional porcelain collectibles and pottery made by Royal Bayreuth Company in the early 1900s. The Royal Bayreuth China...

Sketches is an original artwork realized by the Unknown Artist, early 20th century. Original pen drawing on ivory-colored paper. Not signed. This artwork represents two sketches ...

Susan Kiefer Canray and BoisSec Pastel on paper Year: 2004 Size: 19x25in COA provided Ref.: 924802-1664 Framed pastel portrait of beloved Creole musicians Canray Fontenot and BoisSe...

"Court Violinist" is an ink drawing on paper, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the mid-20th Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimen...

Portrait is a beautiful drawing in pastel and charcoal on paper realized by Fernand Renault (1865-1909) In good condition. Stamped on the lower right. The artwork represents the p...

Portrait is a drawing realized by Joseph Colin in the Mid-20th Century. Charcoal ivory-colored paper Good conditions with slight foxing. The artwork is realized through deft expre...

Portrait of Young Woman is an Original Pastel Drawing, realized in the 20th Century Henri Gervex (1852-1929). The status of preservation Good. The artwork is depicted skillfully th...

Ancient woman is a modern artwork realized by an Artist of the early 20th century. Pencil drawing on paper. Diffused foxings on paper. Includes frame.

Portrait of a woman is a beautiful artwork realized by Tibor Gertler. Original drawing in tempera and watercolor. In good condition. Not signed. This artwork represents a nude woma...

Woman is an pencil drawing on paper, realized by an Anonymous artist, in the early 20th century. Good conditions with consumed margins. The artwork represented the drawing of a wom...

"Portrait" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by Marie Louise Lenoir (1883-?) The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension:19.4 x13 cm. T...

Madonna and Child is a beautiful colored chalk low relief realized in the 19th Century by Anonymous Artist. Frame included: 96x70 cm. Good condition except some minor cracks and lo...

The Crusades is a drawing realized by Alfred de Richemont (1857-1911) in the late 19th Century. Pencil, Ink, and Watercolor on paper. Hand-signed. In good conditions. Including a...

Portrait is an original pen drawing realized by Georges Vernotte. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower rig...

Red Roses is an artwork realized by Ferdinando Codognotto in 2023.  Black and color marker on paper. Hand-signed in the lower right margin and dated Good conditions.

Figures is an original Drawing on paper realized by painter Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). Drawing in charcoal. Signed on the lower. Good conditions. Pierre-Georges Jeannio...

Breastfeeding the Baby is an original drawing in pencil, realized by Luigi Galli in the 19th Century. The status of preservation is Good except for diffused foxings. The artwork is...

Portrait is a Black Marker Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition on a white paper. No signature. Reynold Arnould was born in Le Havre...

Thieves is an original drawing in watercolor, white lead and pencil artwork on greenish cardboard realized by an Anonymous artist of the XIX century. The State of preservation is g...

Woman in an Interior is a pencil drawing realized by Claudin Felix in 1890. Good condition on a brown paper included a white cardboard passpartout (25x16 cm). No signature.

Portrait is an original drawing in mixed media -ink and watercolor- on paper realized in 1957 by an Anonymous artist of the XX century, Hand-signed on the lower right (unreadable), d...

Figures is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in 1960. Watercolor on yellowed paper. Monogrammed on the lower right margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 192...

The Crucifixion is an original etching on paper realized by Gian Paolo Berto, in 1975. Good conditions. Hand-signed and numbered, rare edition: 2/3. Sheet dimension:50 x 70 The a...

Portrait is a Watercolor and color Markes Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition included a white cardboard passpartout (49x35 cm). No si...

Woman's Portrait in shadow is an original drawing in ink and pen realized by Bruno Saetti in 1940. Hand-signed on the lower right margin. Titled on the lower in pencil, with the des...

Sketch in The Garden is an original drawing in Ink, Watercolor, and pastel by an anonymous artist in the first half of the 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted th...

Meir Gur Arieh (1891-1951) studied in Bezalel from 1909-1911. He was a teacher of painting and ivory carving from 1911-1929. In 1923 he established, with Raban, the "Studio for Ind...

Medieval Concert is an ink and watercolour drawing on llaid and ivory-colored paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898...

Adam and Eve is a drawing realized in 1849 and attributed to the painter and draughtsman Luigi Sabatelli (1772-1850). Applied on cardboard: 35 x 25 cm Hand-signed on the lower and ...

Two Sketched Portraits  is a drawing on paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist,  Mino Maccari  (Siena, 1898 - 1989).  China ink (fountain pen)...

Portrait is an original pen drawing realized by Georges Vernotte. Good condition on yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right corner.

Self portrait is a beautiful pen drawing on paper, realized in 1993 by the French artist  Pierre Lagénie (1938-2020). Hand-signed and dedicated on the lower right margin. The work ...

Seductive Woman is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16...

Portrait is an original Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist with pencil. Mino Maccari (189...

Le Pere Jean is a drawing, realized in early 20th Century, by the French Artist André Meaux Saint-Marc (1885-1941). Pencil colored on paper. Hand Signed on back.

The Roman Roots is a drawing artwork realized by Yus in the 1990s. Waterclor and ink drawing on paper. Hand-signed on the lower right. The state of preservation is good. Th artwo...

Strange Patient is a drawing realized by Shokirov in the 1980s. Waterclor and ink drawing on paper. Hand-signed on the lower right. The state of preservation is good. Th artwork...

Portrait of Men is an Artwork  realized by  the French Artist Gaston Charles Vuillier. Drawing-ink on paper.  The artist wants to define a well-balanced composition, through precis...

Portrait of a Child is an Artwork  realized by  the French Artist  Gaston Charles Vuillier. Gouache on paper. 

Le marbre amoureux is an original artwork realized by the French artist Paul Conte . Mixed media on paper (china ink and tempera). Hand-signed and titled in china ink on the lower ...