Pencil Paintings

Artist: Vahagn Ghaltaghchyan Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Style: Abstract Art Year: 2023 Title: Composition Size: 24" x 18" x 0.8'' inch, (61x45x2 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang...

Take Me Dancing - An air of femininity is expressed in this series of four dress paintings on art board, evoking a classic sense of timeless glamour. Each piece holds its own unique ...

Remembrance #3 is a work by the Japanese artist Maho Maeda. Acrylic, colored pencil, ink and antique textile on cotton canvas, 15.75 x 19.68 inches (40 x 50 cm). This work is part o...

The painting that influenced some of Helmut Newton's most iconic work? This S&M/BDSM image may not look shocking today in 2025, but in 1974, it broke new ground and was radically un...

Title: French Watercolor of Chinon: Vue Générale with Château and Riverside Scene by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, unf...

A Mackerel is inked and then "printed" with sumi ink in this Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print. The artist then embellishes the fish with colored pencil adding an extraordinary dimen...

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

Original Illustration for published children's book "Frog in Africa" - "Żaba w Afryce" Grazyna Rigall, signet by artist, It is in a plain Ikea frame. Grażyna Rigall is a painter, ...

A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extraordinary dimensionality. By printing it on hand-made Mulberry paper the artist achieves a beautiful aesthetic. This artwork is unframed. Contact gallery for framing options. Jeff Conroy Goldilocks - Green Goblin...

Attrahere Noted (Abstract painting) Oil and graphite on canvas — Unframed. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This method is especially safe for large wo...

Kotlicki is a constantly searching artist. Treading his own path, aiming at defining himself, giving his work a clear identity, he came across the avant-garde. He would back off the ...

Hadley Radt’s abstract geometric paintings explore the connection between systems in our environment and how they relate to her own impulse to construct order. The structures she dev...

This is a set of three original artworks on board combining delicate detail with expressive brushwork. The outcome offers a soft, feminine aesthetic, with a flowing pink draped grace...

Title: Lourmarin Luberon Provence Landscape Pastel Drawing Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Pastel and coloured pencil on paper, unframed Size (H x W): 19.75...

“Light Remains” is an original 50 x 40 cm acrylic and mixed-media painting on canvas by Finnish multidisciplinary artist Emmi Iida, known for her emotionally intelligent and minimali...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Breaking News" 2001 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Pencil, Newsprint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. The piece ...

Title: Cucuron Provence Village Rooftops Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 21.75 x 29.25...

Title: Peillon Provence Hilltop Village Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 22.5 x 30 inch...

Title: Menton Harbor French Riviera Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 22.5 x 30 inches S...

Title: Provence Mornieux Village Landscape Watercolor Gouache Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on thick paper, unframed Size (H x W): 22 x 30.25 ...

Lighthearted By Murray Duncan Lighthearted is a large-scale abstract composition defined by gestural movement, architectural line-work, and a warm, luminous ground. Working in layer...

A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...

This contemporary painting in ink, gouache and pencil on archival paper, is composed of solid shapes, botanical, animal and figurative shapes suggesting strong female characters. Av...

Figurative II Series, acrylic paint on canvas, brings forth the spirit world through animals, folklore, myth, and dream. The archetypal figures, aspects of ourselves, reveal layers o...

François-Maurice ROGANEAU (Bordeaux 1883 - Aix-en-Provence 1973) Portrait of the model and future wife of the painter: Almerinda Caira Graphite, charcoal, and sanguine on paper H. 25...

I miss you. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 61x43 cm Act

Title: Mid Century French School Two Standing Nude Figure Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: priva...

Title: Mid Century French School Nude Figure and Head Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 12.75 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private c...

Title: Mid Century French School Two Seated Nude Figures Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 12.5 x 15.25 inches (height x width) Provenance: pr...

Title: Mid Century French School Reclining Female Nude Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 14.75 x 21.25 inches (height x width) Provenance: pri...

Title: Mid Century French School Reclining and Seated Nude Figure Study Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.5 x 25.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: privat...

Title: Mid Century French School Double Sided Nude Figure Studies Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: priv...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on tracing paper, unframed Size: 22 x 17.75 inches (height x width) Proven...

Title: Mid Century French School Reclining Nude Female Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 19.5 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Provenance: priva...

Title: Mid Century French School Female Nude Figure and Portrait Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.5 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning creasing fold lines minor edge wear and small paper losses to lower corners consistent with age and studio handling Description: A refined mid century French School academic life drawing featuring both a standing female nude figure and a separate portrait head study rendered in charcoal and graphite. This dual composition demonstrates traditional atelier practice, combining anatomical figure study with focused facial observation on a single sheet. The standing nude is drawn with confident contour lines and soft tonal modelling, the body shown in a relaxed contrapposto stance that emphasises natural proportion and balance. Subtle cross hatching builds volume through the torso and legs, while darker charcoal accents define structure and shadow. To the upper left, the portrait head study provides additional depth and psychological presence. The artist carefully renders facial planes and expression through layered charcoal shading, revealing disciplined observational training. The inclusion of both figure and portrait elevates the academic interest of the work beyond a simple life study. Likely produced during a formal life drawing session in a mid twentieth century French atelier, the sheet retains visible paper toning and handling wear that reinforce its authenticity. This composition will appeal to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic nude...

Title: Mid Century French School Male Female Nude Figure Studies Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.5 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning light creasing minor edge wear and slight surface marks consistent with age and studio handling Description: A compelling mid century French School academic life drawing depicting a seated male and female nude figure study rendered in expressive charcoal and graphite. The composition presents both figures in a natural seated pose, their bodies angled toward one another, creating a subtle sense of interaction and structural balance. The female figure is modelled with soft tonal shading and careful contour, her posture relaxed yet grounded. In contrast, the male figure is defined through sharper linear construction and angular modelling, highlighting musculature and anatomical structure. The interplay between the two forms gives the sheet compositional depth and visual rhythm. The artist employs confident cross hatching and layered charcoal strokes to build volume, while retaining the immediacy characteristic of a working atelier study. The restrained monochrome palette focuses attention on form, proportion and movement. Likely produced during a formal life drawing session in a mid twentieth century French studio, the sheet retains visible paper toning and light handling wear that reinforce its authenticity. This dual figure composition will particularly appeal to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic nude...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning heavy creasing fold lines minor edge wear and small paper losses to corners consistent with age and studio handling Description: A compelling mid century French School academic life drawing depicting a seated female nude figure rendered in expressive charcoal and graphite. The model is shown seated on a block form, her body turned inward in a reflective pose that emphasises natural curvature and anatomical structure. The artist employs confident contour lines combined with layered cross hatching to build volume and shadow. The torso and thigh are modelled through energetic diagonal strokes, while darker tonal accents define the shoulder, back and facial features. The slightly downward tilt of the head adds a contemplative, almost introspective quality to the composition. Likely produced during a formal atelier life drawing session, the sheet retains the authentic character of a working studio study. Visible creasing, fold lines and paper toning reinforce its mid twentieth century origin and originality. The restrained monochrome palette and strong sculptural modelling make this work particularly appealing to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic...

Title: Mid Century French School Seated Nude Female Figure Life Study Drawing Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Good overall with visible age toning water staining to lower and upper left areas creasing minor edge wear and small paper losses to corners consistent with age and studio handling Description: A highly atmospheric mid century French School academic life drawing depicting a seated female nude figure rendered in charcoal and graphite. The model is shown in profile, resting her arm across a cylindrical form while seated on a simple wooden stool, creating a sculptural vertical composition of striking elegance. The artist demonstrates confident academic training, building form through rich tonal modelling and deep charcoal shadow. The dramatic dark mass behind the figure enhances silhouette and depth, while subtle cross hatching across the torso and legs gives the body weight and volume. The profile pose lends the drawing a contemplative quality, balancing structural precision with emotional restraint. The restrained monochrome palette heightens the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sculptural effect reminiscent of traditional atelier life drawing practice. Visible paper toning, water staining and fold lines reinforce the authenticity and age of this working studio study. This refined figurative composition will appeal to collectors of mid century modern works on paper, French academic nude...

Title: Mid Century French Charcoal Two Female Nude Academic Figure Study Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 25.75 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Signature: Initials and date ...

Over a hundred years ago, my grandfather registered as a homesteader with the Department of the Interior Land Office in Buffalo, Wyoming. Building a cabin on a remote 640 acre plat,...

ASHLEE SELBURG The Guardian Ink and pencil on paper 6 x 8 inches

This is a beautiful piece by Alexis Portilla. The rich inky grey, black and white colors of this piece contrasts against the symbolism of vessels and pictographs. Vessels are a recur...

Based in the New Haven, CT area, Barbara Marks creates sumptuous, multicolored paintings. Her canvases are small in scale, compared to the mid-century abstractionist traditions they ...

Watercolor paper Brown wooden frame with plexiglass 85,5 x 65,7 x 2 cm

Pencil and gouache on graph paper 27.9 x 25.4 cm 11 x 10 inches Hand-signed by the artist Bridget Riley is one of the most influential figures in postwar British art, celebrated for...

George Dannatt (1915-2009) Volterra 1966 Mixed media on paper Image: 12.1 x 17.2 cm Mount: 46.0 x 38.0 cm George Dannatt (1915-2009) was an outstanding and inspirational figure...

Title: Mid Century French Graphite Male And Female Nude Figure Study Medium: Graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25.75 x 19.5 inches (height x width) Inscription: Dated lower margin 23...

Title: Mid Century French School Male Nude Figure Life Study Charcoal Drawing Medium: Charcoal and graphite on paper, unframed Size: 23.75 x 18 inches (height x width) Provenance: pr...

Title: Charcoal Multiple Nude Figure Studies Academic French School Mid Century Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 20.25 x 25.5 inches (height x width) Inscription: Faint penc...

Title: Pencil Classical Draped Male Figure Study Signed Rouvet French School Medium: Pencil on paper, unframed Size: 12 x 8.75 inches (height x width) Signature: Signed lower right Rouvet Provenance: private collection Condition: Fair vintage condition. Heavy water staining and surface abrasion particularly across centre and lower half of sheet. Noticeable foxing, surface dirt and areas of paper thinning. Edges worn with small tears and losses, especially upper and lower margins. Paper heavily toned and structurally fragile in places. Image remains legible but overall condition is distressed. Description: A mid century French School pencil classical figure study, signed lower right Rouvet, depicting a seated male figure draped in classical attire. The composition reflects the academic tradition of copying antique sculpture and allegorical subjects, central to European atelier training. Executed in graphite pencil on artists paper, the drawing demonstrates controlled line work and structured cross hatching. The musculature of the torso and arm is articulated through layered pencil shading, while the drapery is defined with diagonal hatching that creates tonal depth and movement. The facial features are stylised yet expressive, suggesting reference to classical statuary or Renaissance inspired models often studied in academic settings. Graphite pencil allows for precision and clarity of contour, giving the figure a sculptural quality despite the minimal background. Such works are sought after by collectors of classical male figure drawings...

“Signals of Stillness” is an original 54 x 47 cm acrylic painting on cardboard by Finnish multidisciplinary artist Emmi Iida, celebrated for her intuitive mark-making and emotional m...

JERRY BERNECHE Untitled (Cats & Dogs No. 6) Colored pencil, gouache, and pastel on paper 30 x 22 inches

A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Tako print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...

Untitled 5 (JF 22) (Abstract Painting) Gesso wash, pencil, and oil on wood panel — Unframed. Feinberg works with a variety of techniques and mediums, including painting, paper colla...

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Title: Venus de Milo Statue Drawing Classical Figure Study French School Medium: Graphite on paper, unframed Size: 25 x 19.85 inches (height x width) Signature: Initialled lower righ...

Title: Brown Chalk Male Nude Figure Study Academic Drawing French School Medium: Brown chalk pastel and pencil on toned paper, unframed Size: 19.25 x 12.25 inches (height x width) Pr...

Title: Signed 1999 Venus de Milo Study Charcoal Drawing Medium: Charcoal on paper, unframed Size: 25.25 x 19.85 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes – signed and dated upper right. In...

Title: Early 20th Century Multi Figure Head Study Graphite Drawing Medium: Graphite pencil on paper, unframed Size: 12.75 x 9.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collectio...