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Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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
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Reclined Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is a drawing in oil pastel realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historica...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel

Reclined Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original drawing in Ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movem...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

The Sybil - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
The Sybil is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in the 1972. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historic...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Contemporary, sentimental painting of a red Dachshund with graphite drawings
Located in Charleston, US
"Almost Dachshund" a sentimental dog painting by Robert Zakanitch a founder of the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970's believes in painting subjects of beauty with delicate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Graphite

Acrylic in Love: Abstract Love - Acrylic Paint by Lis Art - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
Acrylic in Love: Abstract Love is one of the best works realized by LisArtventure in 2019. Hand-signed LisArtventure. Perfect conditions. The work is an acrylic painting on paper. ...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic

Knight - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Knight is an original drawing in watercolor and ink realized by Leo Guida in 1972. Good condition. Hand-signed. The artwork is depicted through strong strokes in harmonious colors.
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Crouched Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Crouched Nude is an original drawing in black marker pen on cardboard realized by Leo Guida in the 1980s. Very Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues...
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pen

"Ghostly Meditations (martyrs of the arts academy)" drawing figure cartoon skull
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Enrique Chagoya Ghostly Meditations (martyrs of the arts academy) , 2012 acrylic and India ink on de-acidified 19th century paper (facing pages of etchings from a 19th century book) ...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, India Ink, Acrylic

Geometric Composition - Watercolor on Paper by J.-R. Delpech - 1967
Located in Roma, IT
"Abstract Composition" is an original drawing in pencil and watercolor on paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1916-1988). The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet ...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Georgian Contemporary Art by Ilia Balavadze - 24.40
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink, pen & pigment on paper Ilia Balavadze is a Georgian artist born in 1968 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. From 1987 to 1993, he studied the painting at the Tbilisi State...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Pen, Pigment

Wild Poppies II
Located in Deddington, GB
Wild Poppies II [2022] original Coloured pencil on 150gsm paper Image size: H:29.7 cm x W:21 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:29.7 cm x W:21 cm x D:0.01cm Sold Unframed Please n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Color Pencil

Self Portrait 02 - Modern Figurative Watercolor Painting, New Expressionism
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

"(Un)Becoming", Figurative Oil Pastel and Pen Drawing of Legs, Michelle Obama
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative drawing titled "(Un)Becoming" is an original artwork by Lauren Rinaldi made of oil pastel and ballpoint pen on Arches paper. This piece measures 18"h x 11"w framed. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen, Paper, Oil Pastel

F124 - Contemporary, Abstract, Expressionist, Modern, Pop art, Surrealist,
Located in London, London
Flowers at the mountains II, 2015 (Unframed) His work has been shown in Reina Sofía Museum of Madrid, Royal Academy of London, Arco Madrid, Pinta Art Fair, London, London Art Fair,...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pencil

Figures with Masks - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Figures with masks is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1the 970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawing in pencil on ivory-colore...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Dancers - Drawing by Nicola Simbari - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Dancers is an original drawing in mixed media on paper realized by Nicola Simbari in 1960 ca. In good conditions Nicola Simbari (San Lucido, 1927) was an ...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Does not Fly - Etching by Leo Guida - 1989
Located in Roma, IT
Does not Fly is an original artwork realized in 1989 by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original etching on ivory-colored paper. Hand-signed on the lowe...
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Etching

Pieces of Soul - Drawing by Enrico Josef Cucchi - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Pieces of Soul is an original China ink and pencil drawing realized by the Italian artist Enrico Josef Cucchi in 2020. Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. Perfect conditions.
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Ink

Woman- Drawing By Dominique Agnello - 1975
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an Original Pen Drawing realized by Dominique Agnello in 1975. The artwork is in good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower margi...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pen

Colorful Abstract Ink and Watercolor Painting, Diptych, by Kate Roebuck 'Waves'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Waves' 2021 by Kate Roebuck. Ink and watercolor on handmade watercolor paper with decked edge, diptych. 27 x 40 inches, 27 x 20 in each. This colorful ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

The Escape from Castel Sant'Angelo - Drawing by Vincenzo Bizzarri -2015
Located in Roma, IT
This work entitled "The escape from Castel Sant'Angelo" is a board of the graphic novel published in 2016 by Kleiner Flug in Italy "Benvenuto Cellini". T...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Permanent Marker

Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1970 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original colored drawing in pastels and pencil on ivory-co...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Pencil

Ellen Williams, Nude III, Original Nude Line Drawing, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Nude III [2021] Original Nudes and Erotic Black Ink Pen on Cartridge Paper Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:42 cm x W:29 cm x D:0.01cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

American Contemporary Art by Michael Alan - Living Color
Located in Paris, IDF
Original artwork on paper Michael Alan is an American artist born in 1977 who lives & works in New York, USA. As a multidisciplinary artist. His work has been featured in many solo ...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Ludovic Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Fashion show models, 2021 Watercolor fashion
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ludovic, by Manuel Santelices Ink pen and watercolor Image size: 14 in. H x 11 in. W One of a Kind Unframed 2021 The worlds of fashion, society, and pop culture are explored throug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink, Pen

Fishes in My Mind - Drawing by Enrico Josef Cucchi - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Fishes in My Mind is an original China ink and pencil drawing realized by the Italian artist Enrico Josef Cucchi in 2020. Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. Perfect condit...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Ink

Female Figure - Mixed Media Artwork by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Female Figure is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in china ink and Watercolor on paper. Goo...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

'Two Views of a Secret, ' by Chris Brizzard, Pastel on Paper Drawing
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 14" x 14" pastel on paper drawing by Chris Brizzard depicts the side portrait of a female sitter with short dark hair and an intense gaze. H...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Spider Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Spider Bird is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Leo Guida in 1972. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and h...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Mustache Phone
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Mustache Phone," 2019. Acrylic on paper. Figurative, mustached man, ball cap, cell phone, cartoon, offset, sign painting, flesh, ginger, green, blue, gray, ...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Woman and Dog - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Woman and Dog is an original drawing in Original Ink and Watercolor, realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. The status of preservation Good. The artwork i...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink

Hanging Garden Statue with Beehive Hairdo
Located in Nashville, TN
Artwork Size: 12 x 12 in Frame Size: 20.75 x 19.5 x 1.5 in "Hanging Garden Statue with Beehive Hairdo" is a watercolor and hand-carved engraving, matted and framed, by artist Ke Francis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Engraving

Untitled, Watercolor on Paper, Brown Color by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sanjay Bhattacharya - Untitled - 21.25 x 14 inches (unframed size) Watercolour on Paper , 1992 ( UNFRAMED ALL IN DOOR DELIVERED ) Style : Sanj...
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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper

Old Man - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Old Man is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1960s. Good Conditions. The artwork is depicted through strong strokes in a well-balanced composition. Leo Guida ...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Female Figure - Artwork by Leo Guida - 1970 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Female Figure is an original contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in china ink and Watercolor o...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow at home in Montecito, CA Ink and watercolor on paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gwyneth Paltrow at home in Montecito by Manuel Santelices Ink and watercolor on paper Image size: 12 in. H x 9 in. W Unframed 2022 The worlds of fash...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Party Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This drawing, painting, and fibers work titled "Party Ball" is an original mixed media artwork by Kelly Kozma made of hand-embroidery, color pencil, and acrylic paint on paper. The a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Thread

Reclined Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic move...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink

Human Figure - Watercolor Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Human Figure is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original ink and watercolor on paper. Good conditions, excep...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Unexpected Gift - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Unexpected Gift is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1972. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and histor...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Nude - Drawings by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in China Ink, Charcoal, pastel, and Watercolor on p...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Pastel, Charcoal, Ink

WOMAN IN POOL (JUDAICA ART)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original watercolor and glitter on paper. Hand signed on front by the artist. Sheet size 21.75 x 15 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. ...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Glitter, Watercolor

Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in Ink and Charcoal on paper. Good conditions ...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Ink

Knight - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Knight is an original drawing in pencil realized by Leo Guida in 1972. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical tech...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original contemporary artwork realized in the 1980s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in mixed media (watercolor, pen, marke...
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Posing Figures Sketch - Drawings by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Posing Figures Sketch is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s. by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Origin...
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Permanent Marker

UNTITLED (MASKED FIGURE)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original conte crayon on paper. Dated "12.13.84" central quadrant. Provenance: Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York. Artwork size 12.5 x 9.5 inches....
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon

Figures - Pen Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original drawing in black marker pen realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pen

Female Figure - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Female Figure is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in china ink . Good conditions except for...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Liberarsi - Ink and Watercolor by Maurizio Gracceva - 2018
Located in Roma, IT
Liberarsi is a beautiful artwork realized by Maurizio Gracceva in the 2018. Mixed colored watercolor on paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. Author of numerous ph...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink

The Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait is an original drawing in watercolor and ink realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic moveme...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Portrait of a Lady on a Terrace - Drawing Louis Emile Adan - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Lady on a Terrace is an original artwork realized by Louis Emile Adan (Parigi, 1839-1937) in 1930s. Pencil drawing. Excellent condit...
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1930s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

The Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The Bird is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition with some sign of stick on the lower. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to c...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Sybil in the Forest - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sybil in the Forest is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic mo...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Knitting - Pencil Drawing by Ildebrando Urbani Del Fabretto - 1932
Located in Roma, IT
Knitting is an original drawing in pencil on ivory-colored paper, realized in 1932 by Ildebrando Urbani Del Fabretto. Hand-signed on the lower right. The state of preservation of t...
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1930s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Expression - Acrylic Paint and by Lis Art - 2017
Located in Roma, IT
Expression is a watercolor and acrylic painting realized by Lis Art in 2017. Hand-signed LisArtventure on the back. Excellent conditions. Realistic portrait on paper, painted in wat...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor

Reclined Woman - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Woman is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movemen...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

The Skull - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
The Skull is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1976 by the italian artist Leo Guida. Original Drawing on cardboard. Hand-signed and dated by the...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Contemporary drawings and watercolor paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary drawings and watercolor paintings 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 drawings and watercolor paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Leo Guida, Reginald K. Gee, David Barnett, and Luis Miguel Valdes . Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Paint 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 drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 0.79 inches across are also available. Prices for drawings and watercolor paintings 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 $60 and tops out at $295,000, while the average work sells for $1,201.

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