Paper Paintings

Raoul M. de Longpre paints a beautiful still life rendering of a bushel of lilacs with a unique gold border in his work entitled, “Lilacs.”

Francis Hopkinson Smith paints a watercolor rendering of the famous canal in Venice in his artwork entitled, “Venetian Afternoon.”

This original watercolor on paper features traffic on the River Humber in the City of Hull. Hull or Kingston upon Hull, is a port city in East Yorkshire, England. The painting is hig...

In the yard. 1869, watercolor on paper, 30, 5 x 47, 5 cm C. J. W. Huns was born in the family of Estonian teacher, organ player and sacristan Karl Fridrich Huhn. He studied in Rig...

Carlo Grubacs (Perasto 1801 - Venice 1870) - Venice, pair of views of Piazza S. Marco and the Basin towards the Riva degli Schiavoni. 11 x 16 cm without frame, 29.5 x 34.5 cm with f...

Gustave David (British, 1824-1891) Tasting the Soup Oil on paper, mounted; 9 1/2 x 7 inches Signed at lower left: "G. David" Inscribed on verso: "GUSTAVE DAVID 1824-1891"

Carlo Grubacs (Perasto 1801 - Venice 1870) - Venice, pair of views of Piazza S. Marco and the Piazzetta towards the Clock Tower. 19 x 24 cm without frame, 25 x 30 cm with frame. An...

In "Moment of Reflections," Olatunbosun transports the audience into a world of contemplation and self-discovery. The centerpiece of the artwork is a young man seated in a casual, relaxed manner. His pose conveys a sense of tranquility as if he has found solace in the moments of quiet contemplation. The attention to detail in the artwork is striking, with intricate brushwork bringing out the textures of the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment. The setting of the artwork is deliberately minimalistic, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the young man's expression and demeanor. The background is a subtle blend of soft colors, suggesting an ethereal space where thoughts roam freely. This simplicity further accentuates the theme of reflection, as the absence of distractions allows viewers to immerse themselves in their own thoughts while contemplating the emotions conveyed by the subject. Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a remarkable piece that resonates deeply with viewers from all walks of life. The young man's expression exudes a sense of inner peace, prompting viewers to ponder their own life experiences and contemplate the paths they have taken. This introspective quality of the artwork creates an intimate connection between the audience and the subject, allowing for a deeply personal and emotional experience. The painting's title, "Moment of Reflections," is deliberately chosen to reinforce the idea of taking a moment for self-exploration and soul-searching. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often overlook the importance of pausing and reflecting on our journey. Olatunbosun's artwork serves as a gentle reminder to find time for introspection and to appreciate the beauty in moments of quietude. What makes "Moment of Reflections" even more extraordinary is its ability to transcend cultural boundaries. The emotions depicted in the artwork are universal, touching the core of human experiences. Whether the viewer is from the artist's homeland or halfway across the world, the profound message remains relevant – we all share moments of contemplation and self-discovery in our lives. In conclusion, Samson Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a timeless masterpiece that captures the human spirit with its simplicity and emotional depth. Through his brilliant artistic skill, Olatunbosun creates an atmosphere of introspection, inviting viewers to engage in their own moments of contemplation and self-discovery. This extraordinary artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the power of art to connect us all through our shared humanity and emotions. As we gaze upon the young man seated in a relaxed manner, we are reminded to embrace the beauty of silence, to reflect on our past, and to seek meaning in the present – a truly profound and impactful journey offered by the artistic genius of Samson Olatunbosun. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Samson Olatubosun...

Alexander Phimister Proctor was an American sculptor with the contemporary reputation as one of the nation's foremost animaliers. Growing up on the f...

John Henry Hill was a distinguished landscape painter and engraver of the American Pre-Raphaelite tradition. A lifelong resident of West Nyack, New York, John Henry Hill was influenc...

Italian painter (late 19th century) - Pisa, bird's eye view with the Leaning Tower and the Campo dei Miracoli. 66 x 93 cm without frame, 78 x 105 cm with frame. Antique tempera painting...

Netherlands, 1817-1891 Cornelis Springer (Amsterdam, May 25, 1817 - Hilversum, February 20, 1891) was born as the fourth son of carpenter and contractor Willem Springer. Springer received training as a house painter from the house and carriage painter Andries de Wit and from his eldest brother, who was an architect, lessons in architectural drawing and perspective. After studying at the Amsterdam Academy, he painted accurately executed cityscapes with a lot of sunlight effect in Amsterdam, temporarily in Brussels and in Germany. As a member of the 'Felix Meritis' society in Amsterdam, he won a gold medal for a church interior in 1847. Together with Barend Cornelis Koekkoek...

Dutch, 1843-1896 The painter Margaretha CJW Roosenboom (The Hague, 1843 – Voorburg 1896) grew up in a real artist's family. She was taught by her father Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom...

Netherlands, 1817-1891 Johannes Bosboom was born in The Hague in 1817. During his lifetime, Johannes Bosboom would become one of the best-known painters of church interiors. His work has been much appreciated over time. He received his training from Romantic masters such as Bart van Hove and Wijnand Nuijen. Johannes Bosboom also took lessons at the Hague Drawing Academy. He showed his preference for the church interior at an early age. He made several journeys in his early years as an artist. In 1835 he visited Germany and in 1837 he traveled to France via Antwerp, where he worked mainly in Rouen and Paris. In 1851 he married the writer Anna Bosboom-Toussaint. He is considered a precursor of the 'Hague School'. The masterful way in which he used light in his church interiors made him one of the most important European painters in this genre. Some museums with his work: – Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar – Museum Fodor Amsterdam – Historical Museum Amsterdam – Rijksmuseum Amsterdam – Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam – Rijksmuseum Paleis het Loo...

In "Moment of Reflections," Olatunbosun transports the audience into a world of contemplation and self-discovery. The centerpiece of the artwork is a young man seated in a casual, relaxed manner. His pose conveys a sense of tranquility as if he has found solace in the moments of quiet contemplation. The attention to detail in the artwork is striking, with intricate brushwork bringing out the textures of the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment. The setting of the artwork is deliberately minimalistic, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the young man's expression and demeanor. The background is a subtle blend of soft colors, suggesting an ethereal space where thoughts roam freely. This simplicity further accentuates the theme of reflection, as the absence of distractions allows viewers to immerse themselves in their own thoughts while contemplating the emotions conveyed by the subject. Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a remarkable piece that resonates deeply with viewers from all walks of life. The young man's expression exudes a sense of inner peace, prompting viewers to ponder their own life experiences and contemplate the paths they have taken. This introspective quality of the artwork creates an intimate connection between the audience and the subject, allowing for a deeply personal and emotional experience. The painting's title, "Moment of Reflections," is deliberately chosen to reinforce the idea of taking a moment for self-exploration and soul-searching. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often overlook the importance of pausing and reflecting on our journey. Olatunbosun's artwork serves as a gentle reminder to find time for introspection and to appreciate the beauty in moments of quietude. What makes "Moment of Reflections" even more extraordinary is its ability to transcend cultural boundaries. The emotions depicted in the artwork are universal, touching the core of human experiences. Whether the viewer is from the artist's homeland or halfway across the world, the profound message remains relevant – we all share moments of contemplation and self-discovery in our lives. In conclusion, Samson Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a timeless masterpiece that captures the human spirit with its simplicity and emotional depth. Through his brilliant artistic skill, Olatunbosun creates an atmosphere of introspection, inviting viewers to engage in their own moments of contemplation and self-discovery. This extraordinary artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the power of art to connect us all through our shared humanity and emotions. As we gaze upon the young man seated in a relaxed manner, we are reminded to embrace the beauty of silence, to reflect on our past, and to seek meaning in the present – a truly profound and impactful journey offered by the artistic genius of Samson Olatunbosun. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Samson Olatubosun...

"Moorish Soldier Holding a Rifle" Manuel Garcia Hispaleto (Spanish, 1836-1898) Watercolor on paper Signed lower left "MGHispaleto" Original wood frame with gilded stucco 18 3/4 x 12 1/2 (33 1/2 x 26 frame) inches Manuel García Hispaleto, originally Manuel García y Martínez (22 November 1836, Seville -26 December 1898, Madrid) was a Spanish painter known for portraits and costumbrista (genre) scenes. His brother, Rafael García...

A highly decorative pair of Italian 19th Century gouache paintings of sailors on the Bay of Naples before Vesuvius erupting by day, and another s...

Step back in time to the opulence of the Victorian era with this stunningly detailed and realistic portrait of an elegantly dressed gentleman. Painted by the skilled artist Tymon, this masterpiece is a testament to the artistry and attention to detail of the late 19th century. Executed in watercolor on paper and mounted on canvas, the technique employed by artist adds an extra layer of delicacy to the portrayal. The subtleties of color and the fine nuances of the gentleman's attire and expression are brought to life with a level of precision that speaks to the mastery of the artist. The indistinct signature of artist...

This highly detailed harbor scene features many ships of various types, something British Royal Naval officer and artist Commander Charles Lodder would have seen in his everyday life...

Régis Francois Gignoux was a distinguished nineteenth-century artist whose work illuminated the sublime aspects of the American landscape. He was born in Lyon, France and trained at the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where his instructor, the history painter Paul-Hipployte Delaroche, encouraged his interest in landscape painting. He traveled to the United States in 1840, and immediately showed interest in American Landscapes. He immediately settled in New York and painted many well known sites of the United States: Niagara Falls, the Catskill Mountains, Mount Washington, and Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. He is most famous for his winter scenes, but shows beautiful landscapes year round. Gignoux quickly established himself within the leading Hudson River School circles of the time. He took sketching trips with Frederic Church and John Frederick Kensett. Today, his paintings are in the collections of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the New York Historical Society, and the Georgia Museum of Art. This beautiful piece comes from the estate of the artist in New Jersey, and Meyer Fine Art...

Venetian painter (early 19th century) - Venice, view of the gardens with the Coffee House towards the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute. 15 x 23 cm without frame, 22 x 30 cm with...

This is an original oil painting on paper that was then mounted onto canvas. It was created by Rosa Bonheur and has the artist's stamp on the verso of the canvas, as well as the fram...

Woven silk and embroidered textiles have been popular in China and sought after the world over for thousands of years. Embroidered textiles are called xiuhua (or zhahua) ("making dec...

Follower of Ippolito Caffi (Belluno 1809 - Lissa 1866) - Rome, view of the Tiber towards Castel Sant'Angelo. 54 x 69 cm. Antique oil painting on paper transferred to canvas, withou...

David Johnson was born in 1827 in New York City. Beginning in 1845, he studied for two years in the antique school of the National Academy of Design. His classmates and colleagues in...

Oil painting, 19th century, seascape with ducks. Age-related condition. Dimensions with frame.

Impressionist watercolour on paper circa 1890 by French Neo-Impressionist painter Henri Edmond Cross. The work is a rear view study of three workers in standing and kneeling position...

Alexander John Drysdale (1870–1934) was an early 20th-century artist who specialized in landscapes of Louisiana using the technique of oil wash...

Watercolour on paper, each signed, entitled and dated '1873' on mount Image size: 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches (21 x 14 cm) Period frames £330 each Please note that there is a slight variat...

James MacMaster Irvine Harbour Signed lower right Watercolor on paper 10 1/4 x 14 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

"A Shady Runlet" Stream in Fall New Jersey Watercolor 1878 A rare and exceptional watercolor of two ladies viewing a New Jersey stream in fall by William C. Bauer (American, 1856- 1...

Monogrammed lower right: AB

This vintage 36" x 56.5" Japanese Byobu screen painting is by an unknown artist from the Tosa School of Art depicting a 'Garaku,' a Noh dance bei...

James MacMaster Gray Morning Signed and titled lower left Watercolor on paper 10 1/4 x 14 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

Signed, lower right: Fantin Provenance: Gustave Tempelaere (1840–1904), Paris; possibly by descent to his son: Julien Tempelaere (1876–1961) and with F. & J. Tempelaere, Paris, prob...

A beautiful maritime painting by Danish artist Carl Bille (1815-1898). He is best known for his dramatic depictions of the sea, often with stormy weather, ...

The British artist Maud Hollyer exhibited her watercolors at the Royal Academy of Arts in London at the turn-of-the-century.

Signed and dated lower left: Geo 1883

Charles Rowbotham was the son of the British painter Thomas Leeson Rowbotham. Charles specialized in landscape views executed in watercolor and gouache. He is best known for his imag...

A beautiful depiction of a water landscape, a man rowing a boat on the water. Signed lower left corner. This piece is from Hammer Galleries with Provenance from Bossed, Valadon & Cie...

Signed lower right: Geo

Louis Adolphe TESSIER (Angers 1858 – Angers 1915) Portrait de femme sous une treille et au panier de pêches Pastel H. 115 cm ; L. 75 cm Signé en bas à droite et daté 1890 Peintre a...

In this unique work on paper titled “Study of Three Coastal Scenes,” William Trost Richard paints three separate studies of varied coastal scenes featuring boats.

original and certificated by gallery

Signed and dated lower left of center: WMT. Richards 1875

Neapolitan gouaches appeared in the eighteenth century when tourism in the Naples area was developing: the discoveries of Herculaneum and Pompeii made this city a mandatory stop on the Grand Tour, the journey made by wealthy Europeans to complete their education. Generally small in size for ease of transport and affordable in price, these gouaches were the ideal travel souvenir that these tourists of the early days were bringing back to capture the idyllic landscapes they had discovered during their journey and to share them with family and friends upon their return at home. The Bay of Naples and the eruptions of Vesuvius are the favourite themes of these views. Here we have a view of the Ovo Castle, which was rebuilt on the island of Partenope, in the middle of the Bay of Naples and about a hundred metres from the shore by the Normans in the 12th century on antique ruins...

John Frederick Kensett White House and Trees, circa 1853 Oil and gouache on paper 6 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches Provenance: Estate of Vincent Colyer (1824 - 1888) By descent Paul Magriel Collection Private Collection, Long Island Exhibited: New York, The Finch College Museum of Art; Southampton, New York, The Parrish Art Museum; New Orleans, Louisiana, Isaac Delgado Museum of Art; Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk Museum of Art; Montclair, New Jersey, Montclair Art Museum; New London, Connecticut, Lyman Allyn Museum; Manchester, New Hampshire, The Currier Gallery of Art; Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island School of Design; Youngstown, Ohio, The Butler Institute of American Art, American Drawings (Benjamin West to the present) from the Paul Magriel Collection, June 1961 - December 1962. Portland, Oregon, Portland Art Museum, April 14 - May 15, 1963. Boston International Fine Art Show at the Cyclorama, Lincoln Glenn, October 19 - 23, 2022. In the 1850s through 1860, John Frederick Kensett, painted a series of at least five landscapes of the "Shrewsbury River" (now the Navesink River) along the New Jersey shore. Art historians have described Kensett’s paintings of the river as having evolved from a trip in the fall of 1853 at the invitation of Kensett's friend, author and lecturer George Curtis. However, letters viewable at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art website make it clear that Kensett had become acquainted with the area over a year earlier, most likely in connection with fellow artist and friend Thomas Prichard Rossiter. Kensett and Rossiter had been friends since at least the 1830s. As aspiring artists, they had traveled to Europe together in the 1840s. In 1851 Rossiter married Anna Ehrick Parmly, then in her early 20s, and Kensett attended the wedding. Anna was one of four daughters of Eleazer and Anna Maria Parmly. Eleazer, one of the major figures in American dentistry history, was a wealthy and accomplished member of New York society. When not in the city, the Parmly family gathered at Bingham Place, a sprawling estate on 275 pastoral acres spanning the peninsula between the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers along the New Jersey shore. The Bingham Place estate encompassed much of what is now Rumson, then known as Oceanic, N.J. It was a wide-open landscape of ocean views, orchards, lawns, and cattle-dotted pastures. There the Parmlys opened their doors to family, friends, and the summer breeze. Rossiter, newly-married into the Parmly family, was likely the reason that Kensett paid a social visit to Bingham Place in the summer of 1852. On July 11, 1852, having reluctantly departed, Kensett wrote Rossiter who was still at Bingham Place: New York to me now is that of a deserted place…marking a dismal contrast to the green lawns at Bingham Place. I saw the receding shores of Shrewsbury & the line of dust which marked your homeward course & finally the last glimpse of the Locust trees that shade the pleasant mansion & happy inmates at Bingham with any thing but a joyous spirit. A major figure in the American luminist tradition and one of the most renowned painters of the Civil War era, John Frederick Kensett was born in Cheshire, Connecticut, in 1816. He was the son of Thomas Kensett, a British immigrant engraver, and it was in his father's New Haven firm that Kensett first learned to draw. After mastering the rudiments of the graphic arts, he worked as an engraver in print shops in New Haven, Albany, and New York throughout the 1830's. During this period, he began to paint on his own, encouraged by a friend and fellow artist, John W. Casilear. In 1838, he made his first submission, a landscape, to the annual exhibitions of the National Academy of Design. Desirous of continuing his training, Kensett traveled to Europe in 1840. For the next seven years, often in the company of artists such as Casilear and Asher B...

This colorful painted scroll is a Taoist ceremonial painting attributed to the Yao or Mien minority culture of southern China, northern Vietnam and other neighboring regions. The small scroll depicts two lesser Taoist deities riding animal mounts, possibly representing the pantheon of gods known as the Administration or Heng Fei. Such scrolls were commissioned by Taoist priests and would have been displayed during ritual ceremony to communicate with the gods residing in each painting. From the collection of Frances...

Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long life, health, and prosperity. Commemorative portraits, which came into vogue in the late Ming and Qing dynasties, were commissioned specifically for ancestor worship and were believed to house the spirits of the deceased. When properly cared for, one's ancestors were believed to be a powerful source of honor, protection, and good luck. This pair of ancestor portraits was hand-painted in the mid-19th century and beautifully depicts a Qing-dynasty couple. While some ancestral portraits offer a more stylized representation of one's ancestors, this particular pair is painted with incredible realism and life-like expressions. Rather than depict the pair in a regal hall wearing elaborate finery, the couple is shown in a quiet home environment, seated at either end of a square tea table. Their surroundings are minimal, practically undecorated, and they wear simple, matching blue silk robes...

Rich and detailed country landscape by an unknown artist (19th Century). A grove of large oak trees is carefully rendered on the right side of the composition. In the center, there a...

dated ‘Juli 94’ (lower left)

Signed and dated lower right: EVERETT SHINN / 99

Painted by Constantine Guys (French, 1802-1892) circa 1875 and stamped verso with Certification of Authenticity. A painter and illustrator in colorful watercolor and wash, Constanti...

This exceptional quality watercolour depicts a snapshot of innocence and childhood with this delightful portrait of a red-haired young girl. Presented in a fine quality, hand carved and pierced, period frame with inlaid detail. Circle of Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899) Portrait of a red-haired young girl Watercolour with touches of white 4 inches diamter (image only) 11 x 11 inches with frame This beautiful image is of exceptional quality, as apparent in the delicate detailing to her eyelashes and the sunlit highlights of her hair. This is the work of an artist at the very peak of their powers and the intimacy of the work suggests a connection between artist and sitter such as daughter and parent. The level of draughtsmanship brings to mind artists from this period such as Myles Birket Foster, Fred Morgan and Helen...

Antique Dog Painting "The Bulldog and the Fly" Auguste Vimar (France, 1851-1916) Gouache on paper Circa 1900 7 1/4 x 9 3/4 (13 1/2 x 16 frame) inches An amusing study of a bulldog in a stable on a horse blanket staring at a bothersome fly. Auguste Vimar was a French painter, sculptor, designer and illustrator though he is best known for his talents as an illustrator. He illustrated great classics like La Fontaine's Fables or books by his friends, such as L'Arche de Noé by Paul Guigou...

Orientalist watercolor of a guard standing watch. He stands at the ready, attentively listening while resting his hand on his sash which holds a sheathe...

Gypsie Dancer by Federico Fernandez y Giminez (1846-1873) Watercolor on paper, signed 'F. Fernandez Giminez' lower right. Diffused and hazy brushwork defines this work as the woman sits in a gestured garden depicted in stark contrast to her detailed clothing and jewelry. Instead of crafting an intricately detailed background similar to the famous Jean-Léon Gérôme, Giminez pins our focus on the figure, providing soft atmospheric gestures of background elements, hi lighting the details of oriental clothing...

Gorgeously detailed mountain landscape by an unknown Japanese artist (19th Century). Two waterfalls cascade down a lush valley, with trees and shrubs on the hillsides. Small building...