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Style: American Realist
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Standing Female Nude in Profile, hand on hip
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Standing Female Nude in Profile, hand on hip Colored chalks on Strathmore Charcoal grey paper, c. 1980 Signed in chalk lower right (see photo) In 1941, Fidelma Cadmus (Paul’s sister) married Lincoln...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk

Hot Pink Roses - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of hot pink roses in full bloom, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (Am...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Purple Iris Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of a purple iris by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b. 1943). Signed lower center. Attributed to De...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink, Paper

Lilacs - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of lilacs, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.1943). Signe...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Begonia - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful watercolor, pen and ink floral study of light pink begonias blending into line drawing, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California art...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Small Contemporary American Carmel Cheesecake Dessert Still Life
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy Lamb, Caramel Cheesecake, 2020, Watercolor on Paper, 5.5 x 3.5" This Nancy Lamb Carmel Cheesecake is the guilt-free, calorie-free way to have your c...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Iris & Yellow Freesia - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of iris and yellow freesia, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (Americ...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Crushed Envelope, contemporary realist silverpoint still life drawing
Located in New York, NY
Margot Glass' miniature watercolor and graphite envelopes are reminiscent of love notes and pen pals. Her array of diminutive, jewel-toned envelopes remind us of the delicacy and poe...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Board, Pencil, Watercolor

Small Contemporary Dessert Watercolor of Pink Strawberry Cupcake with Pistachios
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy Lamb, Strawberry Blip, 2020, Watercolor on Paper, 5.5 x 3.5" Contemporary American Still Life of Strawberry Cupcake, Dessert Treat. This fantastic ...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor

Peruvian Lily - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of Peruvian lilies, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.194...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Modernist Watercolor Painting Peter Goldman American Filmmaker Neo Expressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
Last Metro to Bleeker Street. Watercolor painting hand signed by Peter Emanuel Goldman. Legendary French American Film Auteur, These are recently produced watercolor paintings base...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Sealed Envelope, contemporary realist watercolor still life
Located in New York, NY
Margot Glass' miniature watercolor and graphite envelopes are reminiscent of love notes and pen pals. Her array of diminutive, jewel-toned envelopes remind us of the delicacy and poe...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Pencil, Board

Teepees
Located in Austin, TX
A luminous landscape depicting a scene of traditional Plains America-Indian culture, masterfully rendered by David Sanders (1936 - 2013) in pastel on pap...
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Late 20th Century American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Tribute to Morandi #31
Located in Dallas, TX
Bob Stuth-Wade: Tribute to Morandi, 2018 "Life is what happens while I'm thinking of something else." "Driving. Listening to the radio. Talking on the phone. Thinking of where I'm ...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Peruvian Lily - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of Peruvian lilies, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.194...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Double Sided Watercolor on Paper, 1965, Woodland Interior and Maine Seascape
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Woodland Interior" and "Martinsville, Maine" is a double sided watercolor painting by American painter Ranulph Bye. One side features a thick interior woo...
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1960s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Contemporary American Still Life of Hershey's Kiss Cake, Chocolate Dessert Treat
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy Lamb, Kiss Cake, 2020, Watercolor on Paper, 5.5 x 3.5." Contemporary American Still Life of Hershey's Kiss Cake, Chocolate Dessert Treat. This fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Paint

Mid Century Seated Nude Figure, Female Figure Study Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Graceful depiction of seated nude female figure by Joseph Yeager (American, 20th Century). Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of Joseph Yeager works directly from the estate. This piece is on heavy bond paper with ragged edges. No frame. Joseph "Joe" Yeager (American, 20th Century) was raised in Cleveland Ohio, where he went to art school at night and started his art career at 19. He was a commercial artist for the Cleveland Press...
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Paper, Watercolor

Gladiolas - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of red gladiolas, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.1943)...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Japanese Iris - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of Japanese irises, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.19...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Strike Breakers — social realism, Great Depression
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Daniel Ralph Celentano, Untitled (Strike Breakers) pencil, c. 1934. Signed, lower right. A fine, social-realist drawing, on cream wove paper, with margins (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches), in...
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1930s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Reclining Nude, Original Drawing by Moses Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Reclining Nude Moses Soyer, American (1899–1974) Date: circa 1960 Pastel on Paper, signed Size: 9 in. x 10.5 in. (22.86 cm x 26.67 cm) Frame Size: 16 x 17 inches
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1960s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Island Games (Lucky Shot)
Located in New York, NY
Image dimensions: 29 ¼ x 21 ½ inches Framed dimensions: 45 x 37 inches Signed and dated at lower left: SSYoung / 99' Island Games (Lucky Shot) depicts a pair of young Bahamian boys engaged in a game of marbles, one of the artist's signature themes. Scholar William Gerdts writes: In these works, Scott not only depicts young individuals engaging in a popular activity but shows their intensity and competitiveness while conveying their camaraderie. The pictures are not so much about "winners" and "losers" as about the boys' concentration on the game and the interest shown by onlookers....The sense of community evoked in the series suggests that playing marbles...
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1990s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Small Contemporary American Food Watercolor of Bubblegum Pie Dessert for Kitchen
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy Lamb, Bubblegum Pie, 2020, Watercolor on Paper, 5.5 x 3.5" Contemporary American Still Life of Bubblegum Pie, Dessert Treat. This fantastic zero-ca...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil, Paper, Watercolor

Small Contemporary Watercolor Chocolate Dessert Pie ideal for Kitchen/Bar/Baker
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy Lamb, Mile High Pie, 2020, Watercolor on Paper, 5.5 x 3.5" Contemporary American Still Life of a Chocolate, Mile High Pie Dessert Treat. This fant...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Small Contemporary Watercolor of Southern Key lime Pie Dessert Pie w/ Lime Slice
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy Lamb, Key Lime Lime, 2020, Watercolor on Paper, 5.5 x 3.5" Contemporary American Still Life of a Key Lime Pie, Dessert Treat. This fantastic zero-c...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Dust Bowl, monotype, black and white, wpa style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dramatic imagery from FILM NOIR series of black and white monotypes, blending surrealistic mindscapes with stark realism About Tom Bennett: With quick brushstrokes, Tom Bennett crea...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Monotype, Archival Paper

Red Roses - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of deep red roses, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.1943...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Small Contemporary Watercolor Cream Puff Dessert on Paper ideal for Kitchen/Bar
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy Lamb, Cream Pop-Up, 2020, Watercolor on Paper, 5.5 x 3.5" Contemporary American Still Life of Cream Puff, Dessert Treat. This fantastic zero-calorie, fat-free, watercolor i...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Yellow Roses - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of yellow roses in full bloom, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (Amer...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Garden Rose - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of a light pink garden rose, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (Ameri...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Tea with Sushi, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An earthenware teapot and a piece of Unagi sushi rest on a warm wood table, balanced against a soft gray backdrop. A wash of sunlight glances off of the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Doggie Diner Booths - iconic watercolor
Located in Burlingame, CA
Phone booths at the Doggie Diner- an iconic American original watercolor painting - 24 x 16 inches - by James Torlakson, who is known for his photorealist oil paintings, watercolors and aquatint intaglio etchings. Doggie Diner Booths...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Watercolor

'Golf' original ink and graphite drawing by American cartoonist Al Capp
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This exquisite yet unfinished drawing by American cartoonist Al Capp, entitled 'Golf,' presents a humorous view of the beloved game. The composition depicts fo...
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1930s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Graphite

Established Migration, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"My wife and I were invited on a tour of a very large ranch," shares artist Dwight Smith. "Of course, there were many outbuildings, sheds, and barns that were...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

American Contemporary Oil of Vintage/Antique Toy Race Car Driver by Texas Artist
Located in Fort Worth, TX
'Man Of Steel,' 2017 John Hartley discovered his life's passion while growing up in Piqua, Ohio. Encouraged to develop his talents in an academic environ...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil

Lady's Thumb, contemporary realist gold point botanical still life drawing, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Working in opulent gold and luxe graphite, Margot Glass exalts the prosaic. The gentle curves and ungroomed over growth of her subject are an unwitting stage for her goldpoint and gr...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Red Begonia - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor, pen and ink floral study of red begonia, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.1943). ...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Yellow Roses - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of yellow roses, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.1943)...
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1980s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Aproaching Slains Castle, #10, monochromatic black and white architectura castle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique, monoprint
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper

Head of a Gentleman sketch, mid modern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A superbly executed work, this work would have been done for reproduction in a book or magazine. Simkhovitch received quite a number of illustration jobs and could adapt his style t...
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Early 20th Century American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

1930s Nude Figure Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous 1930s figure drawing of a seated female nude by student of Lee Fritz Randolph (American, 1880-1956), 1937. Signed "Randolph," "C.S.F.A." for California School of Fine Art and dated "6/28/37" upper right. "C.S.F.A" and "6/28/37" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 25"H x 10"L. We believe a student of Lee Randolph...
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1930s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Paper, Pencil

Antique Pears, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"As an artist, I constantly look for the ordinary to elevate and give it the attention that it deserves," says artist Dwight Smith. "In this painting, it was my wife's dresser. A beautiful rustic antique walked...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Two Nudes Figure Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Figure study drawing with two nudes by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Century). Signed with the initials "MWE" in the lower right co...
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Late 20th Century American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache, Pen

Near Pueblo Canyon, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, Watercolor on Paper Landscape
By Peter de la Fuente
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Near Pueblo Canyon" is a watercolor on paper landscape by American artist Peter De La Fuente. The painting is matted and framed under glass, it is signed "Peter De La Fuente" in the lower left and comes from the Estate of the Artist, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pueblo Canyon is a deep gash in the Pajarito Plateau that runs through the center of Los Alamos...
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Early 2000s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Two Children and Dog
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Two Children with Dog" is an original ink drawing on vey thick Bristol paper by American artist Lynn Gertenbach, b.1940. It is hand signed a...
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Late 20th Century American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink

Ford T
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Ford T" is an original ink drawing and gouache on thick Bristol paper by American artist Lynn Gertenbach, b.1940. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the arti...
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Late 20th Century American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink

'New England Fisherman's Wharf, ' by Morris Blackburn, Watercolor Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this New England wharf scene, Morris Blackburn composes a familiar assemblage of boats, dock, and weathered, wooden buildings against a crisp blue morning sky with light clouds....
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Modernist Watercolor Painting Peter Goldman Judaica Filmmaker Neo Expressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
Synagogue interior. reading the Torah. Jewish Prayer. Judaica piece. Watercolor painting hand signed by Peter Emanuel Goldman. Legendary French American Film Auteur, These are recen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Modernist Watercolor Painting Peter Goldman American Filmmaker Neo Expressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
Shema Yisrael, Hear, O Israel. Jewish Prayer. Judaica piece. Watercolor painting hand signed by Peter Emanuel Goldman. Legendary French American Film Auteur, These are recently prod...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Modernist Watercolor Painting Peter Goldman American Filmmaker Neo Expressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
Based on a poem or song. Poetry piece Watercolor painting hand signed by Peter Emanuel Goldman. Legendary French American Film Auteur, These are recently produced watercolor paintin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Modernist Watercolor Painting Peter Goldman American Filmmaker Neo Expressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
MoMA, Museum of Modern Art, New York Watercolor painting hand signed by Peter Emanuel Goldman. Legendary French American Film Auteur, These are recently produced watercolor painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Modernist Watercolor Painting Peter Goldman American Filmmaker Neo Expressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
Bilbouquet sporting painting Watercolor painting hand signed by Peter Emanuel Goldman. Legendary French American Film Auteur, These are recently produced watercolor paintings based ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Petite Treat, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"My wife has been baking pecan pies for the holiday season," shares artist Dwight Smith," which inspired me to paint the still life. I love the warm colors of...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Pelargonium #3, Floral, Richard de Bas paper, realism, botanical
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Watercolor on handmade Richard de Bas "fleurs" paper Agnes Murray has an extensive exhibition history and she is represented in both private and public collections. Ms. Murray is a p...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Handmade Paper, Archival Paper, Watercolor

Pelargonium #4, Floral, Richard de Bas paper, realism, botanical
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Watercolor on handmade Richard de Bas "fleurs" paper Agnes Murray has an extensive exhibition history and she is represented in both private and public collections. Ms. Murray is a p...
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2010s American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Seeds Sown, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this realist still life watercolor, artist Dwight Smith focused on the warm contrast of the bright red apple and wooden spools against the dramatic gradient ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Mending, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A culinary-themed still life featuring a Honeycrisp apple and sewing thimbles. "The beautiful profession of farming requires many hours of pruning or mending ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

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