Pattern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Botanical watercolour and gouache on paper circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. The work depicts flowers in red and butterflies in blues, yellows, black and white. This work was executed by Dufy as a fabric design. Dimensions: Framed: 17"x27" Unframed: 10"x20" Provenance: Private collection of works by Raoul Dufy for Bianchini Ferier Bianchini Ferrier Collection - Christie's London - July 2001 SF Fall Show Raoul Dufy was one of a family of nine children, including five sisters and a younger brother, Jean Dufy, also destined to become a painter. Their father was an accountant in the employ of a major company in Le Havre. The Dufy family was musically gifted: his father was an organist, as was his brother Léon, and his youngest brother Gaston was an accomplished flautist who later worked as a music critic in Paris. Raoul Dufy's studies were interrupted at the age of 14, when he had to contribute to the family income. He took a job with an importer of Brazilian coffee, but still found time from 1892 to attend evening courses in drawing and composition at the local college of fine arts under Charles Marie Lhullier, former teacher of Othon Friesz and Georges Braque. He spent his free time in museums, admiring the paintings of Eugène Boudin in Le Havre and The Justice of Trajan in Rouen. A municipal scholarship enabled him to leave for Paris in 1900, where he lodged initially with Othon Friesz. He was accepted by the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Léon Bonnat, whose innate conservatism prompted Dufy to remark later that it was 'good to be at the Beaux-Arts providing one knew one could leave'. And leave he did, four years later, embarking with friends and fellow students on the rounds of the major Paris galleries - Ambroise Vollard, Durand-Ruel, Eugène Blot and Berheim-Jeune. For Dufy and his contemporaries, Impressionism represented a rejection of sterile academism in favour of the open-air canvases of Manet, the light and bright colours of the Impressionists, and, beyond them, the daringly innovative work of Gauguin and Van Gogh, Seurat, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. Dufy was an out-and-out individualist, however, and was not tempted to imitate any of these artists. He produced, between 1935 and 1937, Fée Electricité (Spirit of Electricity), the emblem for the French utilities company Electricité de France (EDF). Dufy visited the USA for the first time in 1937, as a member of the Carnegie Prize jury. In 1940, the outbreak of war (and his increasingly rheumatic condition) persuaded him to settle in Nice. When he eventually returned to Paris 10 years later, his rheumatism had become so debilitating that he immediately left for Boston to follow a course of pioneering anti-cortisone treatment. He continued working, however, spending time first in Harvard and then in New York City before moving to the drier climate of Tucson, Arizona. The cortisone treatment was by and large unsuccessful, although he did recover the use of his fingers. He returned to Paris in 1951 and decided to settle in Forcalquier, where the climate was more clement. Within a short time, however, he was wheelchair-bound. He died in Forcalquier in March 1953 and was buried in Cimiez. Between 1895 and 1898, Raoul Dufy painted watercolours of landscapes near his native Le Havre and around Honfleur and Falaise. By the turn of the century, however, he was already painting certain subjects that were to become hallmarks of his work - flag-decked Parisian cityscapes, Normandy beaches teeming with visitors, regattas and the like, including one of his better-known early works, Landing Stage at Ste-Adresse. By 1905-1906 Friesz, Braque, Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck, Van Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a desire to innovate, but they felt constrained nonetheless to meet formally to set out the guiding principles of what promised to be a new 'movement'. Dufy quickly established that those principles were acceptable; moreover, he was most impressed by one particular painting by Henri Matisse ( Luxury, Calm and Voluptuousness) which, to Dufy, embodied both novelty and a sense of artistic freedom. Dufy promptly aligned himself with the Fauves. Together with Albert Marquet in particular, he spent his time travelling the Normandy coast and painting views similar...

La obra va firmada con el sello de testamentería en la parte inferior La obra se presenta enmarcada Medidas de la obra: 30 cm. de altura x 41 cm. de ancho Medidas del marco: 52 cm...

A beautifully vibrant pastel still life showing a jug of vibrant summer flowers on a blue check tablecloth. The artist has signed and dated to the lower right corner and the painting...

Beautiful mid-century floral watercolor still-life of a bouquet of colorful wildflowers by Jane Boyd (20th Century), c.1960s. The beautiful bouquet features a coral pink flower in fu...

Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of cyclamen, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style blending into line drawing by California artist Deborah E...

Tess Michalik Sparkle Dust, 2025 oil on Yupo paper 38 x 25 in. (mic025)

Daisies and Sunflowers - Still Life Oil Pastel on Paper This fun, quirky oil pastel by a David Mark (American, 20th C) features bright, abstract yellow and white flowers with contra...

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). ...

A wonderful English watercolor painting depicting a terrier puppy with a kitten playing with a Christmas decoration under the Christmas tree This piece was drawn as an illustration f...

Signed lower right, 'Tremewen' for Ian Tremewen (Australian, born 1954), additionally signed, verso, dated 1993 and titled, 'Poster Idea, #9328, Pink Palms, Rainforest Beach' A watercolor and gouache study for a gallery exhibition at the Village Gallery, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Ian Tremewen began showing his watercolors with Village Gallery in 1976 while living on Maui. Born in Montreal and now based in Australia, Tremewen has spent much of his life in the Caribbean and Hawaiian tropics. Tremewen's work reflects the interest he feels for light, space and shadow working in sculpture, contemporary glass and textiles. His abstract interpretation of the amorphic shapes of nature, coupled with his design and composition enable him to present his work with a view that is distinctly his own. Artist's Statement: "As an artist, I can experiment with many aspects and combinations. I've always been fascinated by the psychedelic colours hidden in rainforests. For me, these elements invite abstraction, where a shape, along with colour and texture, defines an object. There now appears to be a refreshing openness emerging in the art world. I feel there is a freedom to stretch and explore ideas and alternatives like never before using mediums and concepts that are expanding the world of art and design.” Solo Exhibitions: Napua Gallery, USA Village Gallery Contemporary, USA Karratha Art Centre, Australia Metro Arts, Australia Gold Coast City Art Gallery, Australia Grand Orbit, Australia Paperworks Gallery, Canada Corporate Art West, USA Budds Beach Gallery, Australia Pandanus Art, Australia Tremewen@Marine, Australia Group Exhibitions: S.H. Ervin Gallery, Australia Ritz-Carlton, USA Contemporary Art Gallery, USA Parliament Building, Australia Gold Coast City Art Gallery, Australia Nordstroms, USA Tattersalls Club, Australia Honolulu Academy of Art, USA Federation...What About the Nation? Museums and Galleries Foundation, Australia Selected Awards: Hui Noeau, USA Suncorp Biennial, Australia S.O.S. Festival, Australia Hawaii Watercolour Society, USA Heritage Art Festival, Australia R.E.I.Q. Bicentennial, Australia Woven Image, Australia Art Maui, USA Courier Mail Art Prize, Australia Tweed Regional Art Gallery, Australia Paradise Art Award, Australia Commissions: Sydney Airports Corporation, Australia Lloyds Of London...

Botanical gouache on paper circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. The work depicts a study of apples and pears. This work was executed by Dufy as a fabric design. Dimensio...

Jane Wooster Scott (American, b. 1920) Untitled (Cat House), 20th century Watercolor on paper Sight size: 10 x 14 in. Framed: 17 x 20 3/4 in. Signed lower le...

A beautiful 20th Century gouache on cotton silk, showing colourful parrots entwined in flowers and foliage. The painting is unsigned and presented in a 20th Century silver frame with...

Gouache on a watercolor paper Eter Merkviladze is a Georgian female artist born in 1999 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. She was graduated from Robert Schuman European Schoo...

A delicate and finely executed floral still life of red and white chrysanthemums in a blue and white china urn in front of a deep blue curta...

Mixed media on paper by the french street artist KLG Combining acrylic and Posca felt pen Unique piece Hand signed

"Flowers" by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century) set of 2 watercolour on paper, unframed left painting : 5.75 x 5 inches, signed bottom left right painting: 5....

Painted by Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) circa 1955 and accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los An...

Poupee Espagnole. Costume design for the entertainer Mistinguette for her production at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Watercolor. Signed Zig. Ca 1928, . Framed. Provenance: Nephew of M...

Original on Gouache on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled, dated with dedication on verso by Erte. Stamped "Composition originale". Frame size 29 x 24.5 inches. Artwork s...

Spring flowers :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Locati...

Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...

Acrylic & watercolor on paper with wood panel Minako Asakura is a Japanese artist born in 1973 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan. As graphic designer & art director, she was involv...

White and Grey By Jo Haran [2020] original Watercolour, gouache and gesso Image size: H:63.5 cm x W:51 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:66 cm x W:64 cm x D:0.001cm Sold Unframed...

Jo Haran Petals In Monotone Original Floral Painting Watercolour, Gouache and Gesso on paper Image Size: 73cm x 53.5cm Sheet/Canvas Size: 75.5cm x 56cm Sold Unframed Free Shipping Pl...

'Spring Composition no. 1' watercolor on paper. Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and s...

Unsigned Graphite and colored pencils on laid paper

Fireman Textile Fabric Design 1920s American Scene Modern Working Men Art Deco Antonio Petruccelli (1907 - 1994) Firemen Textile design, c. 1929 19 1/4 ...

Mary Finlayson "Spring Equinox 1" Flashe, Gouache, Spray Paint, Oil Stick on Canvas 25.25 x 21.25 inches, framed Mary Finlayson’s interest in painting ...

Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...

Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...

Acrylic & watercolour on marouflaged paper with wooden panel

Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...

Compass Rose and Flower design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number 397 We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this design studio ba...

Artist Commentary: This painting was generated purely by imagination and imagery that I am drawn to. Keywords: Landscape & nature Artist Biography: Judith grew up 15 miles north o...

This contemporary, geometric abstract drawing on paper has a beautiful, soft mottled texture created with Judge's unique powered pigment technique. Primavera Pop 30 is a mandala shap...

Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style...

Cherry Blossom No. 12, Original Minimalist Floral Still Life Study, 2020 20" x 16" (HxW) Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper A simple and minimalist nature study, this botanical watercolor painting features a large, pink cherry blossom caressed by a delicate sprig of leaves in a deep olive green. A gray and blue shadow indicates depth, allowing the flower to appear as if it is popping out of the composition. The soft color palette and brush strokes, along with the bleeding nature of the watercolors, gives this work an expressive and impressionist feel. Images with frames are examples only; this work comes unframed. Artist Commentary: Original watercolor painting on 140 lb Arches cold pressed paper (2019). About the Artist: Elizabeth Becker...

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 Russian-French L'Aurore boréale(The Aurora Borealis) Signed "Erté" (lower right) Inscribed ---- (en verso) Gouache on paper In this colorful gouache, Erté draws an enticing and unique fashion design on his model's elegantly elongated figure. Crowned by an elaborate headdress, the woman wears a daring gauzy caftan that drapes dangerously low, celebrating her nude form. EntitledL'Aurore Boréale" or The Aurora Borealis, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour for which the artist's designs are so beloved. This ensemble was inspired by Les Fleurs du mal, the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire. As the name suggests, this creative design links the celebrated "fleur" orchids with one of nature's other great marvels, the Aurora Borealis. This refined piece of art radiates the essential luxury and theatricality that could only be accomplished by Erté, oft referred to as the "Father of Art Deco." First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches...