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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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Untitled (Sunset Tower Hotel), 2019
Located in New York, NY
Framing included in listing, free shipping in the US, 14-day return policy. Ed Templeton Untitled (Sunset Tower Hotel), 2019 11 x 8.5 inches Acryli...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic

Portrait 2014 - Watercolor by Anastasia Kurakina - 2014
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait 2014 is an original and beautiful watercolour realized by Anastasia Kurakina in 2014. The picture is in good conditions, on a white paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Emily At 1 (Study 2)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Emily At 1 (Study 2) Watercolor on Yupo mounted to board, 2018 Signed with the artist's initials lower right (see photo) This image depicts the artist's daughter Emily Exhibited: Occ...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Figures - Labor Study - China ink by Herta Hausmann - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures - Labor Study is a drawing in China ink on paper, realized by Herta Hausmann. Atelier stamp on the lower right corner on the rear. Very good conditions. The artwork repres...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Figures - Labor Study - China ink by Herta Hausmann - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures - Labor Study is a drawing in China ink on paper, realized by Herta Hausmann. Atelier stamp on the lower left corner on the rear. Very good conditions. The artwork represe...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Figure Sketch - Pencil Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Figure Sketch is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s by the italian artist Leo Guida. Original Pencil Drawing on paper. Mint conditions. Leo Guida. Sensitive ...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

Lying Figure - Original Charcoal on Paper - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Lying Figure is an original charcoal drawing on paper realized by Leo Guida in 1970s. The dry label is present on the upper right corner. Dimensions: cm...
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1940s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Study for "David and Goliath"
Located in New York, NY
Study for “David and Goliath” Crayon on paper 11.25 x 10 inches (28.6 x 25.4 cm) $2,800 This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Crayon, Paper

The Cub Book of Trucks. Title Page
Located in Miami, FL
Art Seiden was a children's book illustrator in New York City. Seiden was a members of The Society of Illustrators
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Pen, Graphite

Contemporary Italian Pencil Drawing - Study of a Foot
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully detailed pencil drawing of a foot by Tuscan artist Floriana Belluardo. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fi...
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20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Paper

"SECRET GARDEN 1", watercolor, flowers, foliage, day, night, sky, sparkling, wet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
SECRET GARDEN 1 is a new watercolor on Fabriano paper by Fleur Thesmar. The artwork measures 22x30". Note the complexity of the composition, the suggestion of one specific place in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Watercolor

Female Figure - Pencil - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Female Figure is an original Contemporary artwork realized by Leo Guida in 1980s. Original Drawing on paper. An inscription is present in pencil on the on the lower left corner. ...
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Sleeping Girl - Charcoal Drawing and watercolor by S. Fontinsky - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Sleeping Girl is a black and white charcoal drawing realized by Serge Fontinsky (1887-1971) in the half of the 20th Century. The artwork represents a p...
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1940s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Ina Abuschenko-Matwejewa - "Snail" - fine art drawing
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ina Abuschenko-Matwejewa - "Snail". Fine, minimalist drawing. Ink, Chinese rice paper. Handsigned. Can be framed accordingly, contact us for options. About Ina Abuschenko-Matw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Rice Paper, Ink

Movie Room - Mixed Media by Sergio Barletta - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Movie Room is an original artwork in mixed media applied on cardboard, realized by Sergio Barletta. Hand-signed on the lower right. Titled in Italian on t...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Tempera, Watercolor, Mixed Media

Merchant - Original Mixed Media by Sergio Barletta - 1995
Located in Roma, IT
Merchant is an original drawing in mixed media, ink and watercolor realized by Sergio Barletta in 1995. Hand-signed, titled, and dated on the lower right. In good conditions except...
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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Mixed Media

Spiral Form Four A, Geometric Spirograph Drawing in Reddish Brown on Cream Paper
Located in Kent, CT
This geometric drawing has a beautiful, soft mottled texture created with Judge's unique powered pigment technique. The ordered symmetry of the spirograph drawing in reddish brown is...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Rag Paper, Pigment

Figures - Original Drawing by Zwy Milshtein - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original China drawing realized by French artist Zwy Milshtein (1934-2020). Hand-signed on the lower right. Good conditions. Included a Passepartout; 35 x 29 cm. Th...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Portrait - Original Pencil Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right, with a sketch on the rear. The state of preserva...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1964
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized in 1964 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colored paper, glu...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Ina Abuschenko-Matwejewa - "River Mussel" - fine art drawing
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ina Abuschenko-Matwejewa - "River Mussel". Fine, minimalist drawing. Ink, Chinese rice paper. Handsigned. Can be framed accordingly, contact us ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Rice Paper

Alex Katz 'Ursula' 1994
Located in Miami, FL
ALEX KATZ (1927-Present) This Alex Katz 'Ursula' is a 1994 soft pencil drawing on vellum paper. This original piece is signed 'Alex Katz', previously acquired from Marlborough Galle...
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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Pencil

Ricardo Morin "Triangulation III", original mixed media drawing on paper
Located in Glenview, IL
"Triangulation III" by well listed contemporary Venezuelan American artist Ricardo Morin is an abstract mixed media drawing on deckle-edge paper created in 2008. The artwork, utilizi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Sumi Ink, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Figures - Pen Drawing by Danilo Bergamo - 1962
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original drawing in blue ballpoint pen on ivory paper realized by Danilo Bergamo in 1962. Not signed. Good conditions...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Figure in the Landscape - Pen on Paper by Mogniat-Duclos - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figure in the Landscape is an original colored drawing in pen on ivory-colored paper, realized by Bertrand Mogniat-Duclos. In very good conditions. This artwork is a very beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pen

Sketch for a Peasant Costume - Original China Ink on Paper by A. Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Cubist Sketch for a Lady Costume is an original artwork realized by Alkis Matheos in the XX Century. Original china ink on paper. The name of the artis...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Advertisement for "Tirreno" - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Advertisement for Tirreno is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1970's. Colored mixed media drawing on cardboard. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. ...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pencil

Portrait - Watercolor by Orfeo Tamburi 1943
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in watercolor on paper realized by Orfeo Tanburi in 1943, Hand-signed on the lower right. The State of preservation is very good Sheet dimension: 27.5x 21cm. Imncluded a Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The artwork represents a portrait of a thinking woman, skillfully depicted by quick and confident strokes. the artwork is characterized by well-balanced harmony. Orfeo Tanburi(1910 - 1994) was Italian artist, in 1936 he went for the first time to Paris where he came into contact with some of the most important painters of the time and discovered the painting of Paul Cézanne. Back in Italy he collaborated with Roman theaters and was commissioned to decorate the atrium of the EUR theater; participates in the Rome Quadrennial and the following year at the Venice Biennale where he has the opportunity to meet the writer Curzio Malaparte...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Portrait of Giorgio Morandi - Pen and Pencil Drawing - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Giorgio Morandi is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960s Black and white pen and pencil drawing. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. Go...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pen, Pencil

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

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Graphite, Paper

Nude - Original Pencil Drawing by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985), with the stamp of “ Delavenne Lafarg- Atelier Simon Goldberg” on the lower right. The state of...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Untitled
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Paul Jenkins. "Untitled" is an abstract, watercolor and ink on paper executed in a lush primarily palette with black ink printed images in the foreground by contemporar...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

CIM Glass Palace in Rome - Original Watercolor by A. Ciarrocchi - 1948
Located in Roma, IT
CIM Glass Palace in Rome is an original drawing artwork in watercolor on ivory paper realized by the Italian artist Arnoldo Ciarrocchi in 1948 ca.. Hand-signed on the lower right. ...
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1940s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Ellen Williams, Iris I, Original drawing, Floral Art, Affordable Art, Art Online
Located in Deddington, GB
Ellen Williams Iris I Original drawing Pencil on 150gsm Paper Image Size: H 30cm x W 20cm Sold Unframed Please note that in situ images are purely an indication...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

Elephant - Charoal Drawing by J.-R. Delpech - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Elephant is an original drawing in charcoalon paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1988-1916). The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension: 27x21cm. The art...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Sketch for a Costume - Original China Ink on Paper by A. Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch for a Costume is an original artwork realized by Alkis Matheos in the XX Century. Original china ink on paper. The name of the artist app...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Portrait of American photographer Richard Avedon. Watercolor and ink on paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Avedon" Manuel Santelices Unique piece 12 in. H x 9 in. W Unframed The worlds of fashion, society and pop culture are explored through the illustrations of Manuel Santelices, a Ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink, Gouache

Yemen (Coffee Plant): Green Abstract Colored Pencil Drawing, Framed
Located in Hudson, NY
Green Abstract figurative drawing on paper with found postage stamp 'Yemen (Coffee Plant)' by Andrea Moreau, 2012 colored pencil and postage stamp on pape...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Found Objects, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Historic Compromise - Original Watercolor Drawing by M. Maccari - 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Historic compromise is an original watercolor drawing in pen realized in the 1960s by Mino Maccari. Hand-signed on the lower right. The State of preservation is very good. Included...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

The Owl and the Girl - Original Original Drawing on Paper - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
The Owl and the Girl is an original Contemporary artwork realized in France in the 1970s. Original Drawing on paper. Pencil on paper. Dimensions: cm 46 x 33. Good conditions. ...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

Geometrical Bird - Original Watercolor and Pencil on Paper - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Geometrical Bird is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the 1970s.. Original Mixed Media on paper. Watercolor and pencil. Passeparto...
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1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Sketched Female Nude - Original China Ink on Paper by A. Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Sketched Female Nude is an original artwork realized by the Greek French artist Alkis Matheos in the XX Century. Original china ink on paper. Hand-signed by...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Landline #6
Located in Montreal, Quebec
They make magic lines on the land that only they can see. - A Hupacasath man’s response to early colonial surveyors demarcating the boundaries of his reserve. Sonny Assu’s childho...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Archival Paper

Official Entertainment - Charcoal Drawing by M. Maccari - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Official Entertainment is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1950s. Charcoal Drawing on paper Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. Includes frame: 55 1...
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1950s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Read the Signs #25
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs #25 Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013 signed lower right: Darius Steward Series: Read the Signs Depicts Gwen, the artist's sister An early work b...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Read the Signs #29
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs #29 Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013 signed lower right: Darius Steward (see photo) Series: Read the Signs Depicts the artist's son Darius II an...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Red Tulips
Located in New York, NY
"Red Tulips" is a litho-crayon, color pencil and graphite drawing by artist Emilio Sanchez. It is drawn to the paper edge and unsigned. "Emilio Sanchez Foun...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Wax Crayon, Pencil, Color Pencil

Landline #7
Located in Montreal, Quebec
They make magic lines on the land that only they can see. - A Hupacasath man’s response to early colonial surveyors demarcating the boundaries of his reserve. Sonny Assu’s childho...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Ink

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

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Ink, Paper

Landline #3
Located in Montreal, Quebec
They make magic lines on the land that only they can see. - A Hupacasath man’s response to early colonial surveyors demarcating the boundaries of his reserve. Sonny Assu’s childho...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Ink

Landline #1
Located in Montreal, Quebec
They make magic lines on the land that only they can see. - A Hupacasath man’s response to early colonial surveyors demarcating the boundaries of his reserve. Sonny Assu’s childho...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Archival Paper

Quale maschera mi metto stamattina? - Pencil and Watercolor by M. Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Quale maschera mi metto stamattina? is a superb original watercolored drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by the Italian artist, Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Signed and Titled in ...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Pencil

Cats - Watercolor on Paper by French Artist Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chats is a black and white watercolor realized by Anonymous artists in the second half of the XX century. The artwork depicts silhouettes of sinuous cats also on both sides of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

DRAWING OF SAM III
Located in Aventura, FL
Original pencil, chalk and crayon drawing on paper. Hand signed and dated on front by the artist. Framed. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. A...
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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Crayon, Chalk, Paper

Louis XIV - Original Ink on Paper by A. Matheos
Located in Roma, IT
Louis XIV is an original artwork realized by the Greek French artist Alkis Matheos in the XX Century. Original china ink on paper. The name of the artist appears on the lower rig...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Nude - Watercolor on Paper by J.-R. Delpech - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in mixed media on paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1988-1916). The state of preservation of the artwork is good and aged with small missing of paper on...
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1960s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Black Abstract - Original China Ink Drawing by P. Peters - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Black Abstract is an original artwork realized by Paul Peters in the second half of the XX Century. Original Black ink on cardboard. Hand-signed on rge l...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Untitled #5 (from the series "Album")
Located in New York, NY
Graphite on paper Signed, verso This drawing is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Price includes framing. About the artist: Chris Ironside is a Toronto-based artist wor...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite, Paper

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