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Medium: Watercolor
Playing in the Garden with a Cat - Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Restrained landscape with a child playing with a cat by an unknown artist. Although nearly monochromatic, there is exquisite details in the foliage in the foreground. to the left. In...
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Mid-20th Century Romantic Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

CLASSICAL Antique PRE-RAPHEALITE Grecian Ladies on a MARBLE Painted TERRACE
Located in New York, NY
Ryland studied under Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (1845-1902), Gustave Boulanger (1824-1888), and Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911) in Paris, and also at the South Kensington Art Sc...
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1880s Academic Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

"Under the Circumstances" - Abstract Geometric Composition in Gouache on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Subtly colored abstract geometric composition by J. Swidler (20th Century). A grid of 15 squares has been laid out in pencil, each square divided into different sections. Some of the...
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1980s Abstract Geometric Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache, Pencil

untitled 01022
Located in Dallas, TX
gouache on paper
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2010s Abstract Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Flowers. 1970s. Paper, watercolors. 75, 5 x 54, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flowers. 1970s. Paper, watercolors. 75, 5 x 54, 5 cm Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1927 – 1930 – learn...
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1970s Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Ship at Sea / Winter Landscape, Mid Century Double-Sided Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Double sided watercolor painting of a ship off the Santa Cruz, California coast and a path through the snow covered mountains on verso by Lillie Esther (Hillman) Heebner (American, 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Market Scene, North Africa" Martha Walter, Female Impressionist Scene of Market
Located in New York, NY
Martha Walter Market Scene, North Africa Signed lower right Watercolor on paper 9 x 9 inches Martha Walter was best known as a painter of colorful beach scenes and landscapes. Infl...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Water No. 5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Water No. 5" is an abstract gouache on howell paper painting by Lee Krasner in 1969. The artwork is 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches and is 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches with the frame, weigh...
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20th Century Post-War Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Rare German Israeli Surrealist Judaica Abstract Gouache Watercolor Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
A Surrealist Judaica scene of a bearded man (Rabbi) in a boat with Shabbat candlesticks. Sight size: 17.75" x 22.5". Overall size with frame: 26.5" x31.5" Naftali Bezem (Hebrew: נ...
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1970s Modern Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

20th Century French Post Impressionist Painting Chateau de Saumur France
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chateau de Saumur by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) stamped verso watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting : 7.75 x 9.75 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: ve...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Alec Wiles (1924-2021) - 1998 Watercolour, The Engagement Ring
Located in Corsham, GB
This striking portrait depicts a lady with short cropped hair posing with her arms crossed. Her right hand rests gently on her forearm in a position ideal for showing her sparkling e...
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1990s Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Impressionist Floral Still Life Painting with Roses
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Joseph Margulies (1896-1984). Blue Vase with Roses, ca. 1950. Gouache on paper, image measures 19 x 23 inches. Measuring 26.5 x 30.5 inches framed. Signed lower right. Double-...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space, C. 2000's by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

On His Way to the Top
Located in Columbia, MO
Marie Gardeski grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and her MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, and currently lives i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

'Abstract in Coral and Indigo', American Action Painting
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, semi-abstracted landscape in shades of turquoise, indigo and royal blue on an ochre and eggshell foundation with action-painting elements uniting a receding charcoal f...
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1970s Abstract Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

20th Century Modernist Painting Stone Village Arch Way Street Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape signed by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 20 x 17 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: th...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Monterey Bay Crab Fisherman
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous earth-toned figurative watercolor painting of Monterey crab fishing by James Tazewell Hughins (American, 1922-2009), circa 1980. Signed ...
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1980s American Modern Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor, Drawing - "You Must Die For Yours"
Located in Surfside, FL
On heavy Arches deckle edged paper. This combines text or poetry in calligraphy on the side. Gary Hansmann (1947-2008) was active/lived in California. He is known for abstract, Surr...
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1980s Surrealist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor

Cascade, abstract painting, purple
Located in New York, NY
Watercolor on archival cold press paper. Lisa Fellerson’s paintings provoke an interplay and tension between line, shape, and color. With no preconceived idea in mind, she begins by...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Tree-Filled Valley and Mountains in West Brighton Staten Island Watercolor 1905
Located in Soquel, CA
Tree-Filled Valley and Mountains in West Brighton Staten Island Watercolor 1905 Detailed watercolor by W. Lund (19th Century). This piece depicts a valley with lush trees an greener...
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Garden Spirit no. 9, Original Art, Women, Floral, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Original painting on paper by Agnese Negriba. This artwork on paper is from the 'Garden Spirits' series inspired by the extraordinary gardens of London and Oxford. A female figure is...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Pigment

1950s "Sleeping with Fruit" Mid Century Figurative Painting University of Paris
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Sleeping with Fruit" c.1950s Gouache paint on paper 24" x 18'" unframed Unsigned Came from artist's estate *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expec...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Photo Finish - Horses Racing, Horse Racing Art, Animal Art, Sports Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Photo Finish -Horses Racing an original painting by Garth Bayley. Pen and ink Capturing the moment the horses fly past the posts Affordable art. Discover works by Garth Bayley online...
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2010s Expressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture, C. 2005 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Provenance: Galerie Krinzinger in Vienna Martha Jungwirth has always worked on the border between abstract and representational painting with waterco...
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1960s Abstract Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Windblown Clouds
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Martha Mans 7 x 7 image size and 16 x 16 matted and shrink-wrapped The painting process has been an evolving experience for me from the time I was very young and first started paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Edith's Diary
Located in Columbia, MO
Marie Gardeski grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and her MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, and currently lives i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Graphite

"Spring Sassafras" Original Mixed Media on Board by Tom Perkinson, Framed
Located in Encino, CA
"Spring Sassafras" is an original mixed media on board by Tom Perkinson. His use of saturated violets, vivid yellows, and resplendent oranges pushes color to almost-otherworldly real...
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1970s Realist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Carl Martin Western Mountain Landscape Watercolor Painting c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carl Martin Western Mountain Landscape Watercolor Painting c.1970 Outstanding watercolor signed Carl Martin Original watercolor on paper ...
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Untitled (Cats & Dogs No. 6)
Located in Columbia, MO
JERRY BERNECHE Untitled (Cats & Dogs No. 6) Colored pencil, gouache, and pastel on paper 30 x 22 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Gouache, Color Pencil

Mid Century Watercolor Still Life -- "A Basket of Cherries"
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century watercolor of cherries and cherry tree branch in basket by V. R. Leighton (American, 20th Century), circa 1950. Signed lower right. Presented in new mat under g...
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1950s Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled (Stack), Gouache and Pencil Painting by Prunella Clough, 1975 circa
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Untitled (Stack), Gouache and Pencil Painting by Prunella Clough, 1975 circa Additional information: Medium: Gouache and pencil 21.6 x 18.2 cm 8 1/2 x 7 1/8 in Prunella Clough was ...
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20th Century Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Gouache

Standing figure
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
John Keith Vaughan 1912-1977, was an English born British painter, illustrator, teacher and diarist. Vaughan was self taught as an artist his earliest exhibitions were during WWII a ...
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Mid-20th Century Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board, Mixed Media

South African Village - Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly detailed village scene by notable South African artist Tsepiso Lesenyeho (b. 1968). A cluster of houses sit atop a hill, against a dramatic backdrop of mountains and clouds. I...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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 Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Graphite

Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing - Women On The Beach
Located in Surfside, FL
Gary Hansmann (1947-2008) was active/lived in California. He is known for abstract, Surrealism figure painting. Gary William Hansmann was born Dec. 4, 1940, in San Diego to Ethel May...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor

Landscape Abstract No. 2
Located in Columbia, MO
Mary Jo O’Gara is based in Winnetka, Illinois, where she keeps her own studio and teaches painting at the North Shore Art League. An alumna of Marquette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Abstract Poodle, Multi Colored Composition
Located in Surfside, FL
Bright abstract multi colored painting
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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Botanical Ink and Watercolor Painting by Kate Roebuck 'Jungalow'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Jungalow' 2021 by Kate Roebuck. Ink and watercolor on handmade watercolor paper with decked edge. 30 x 22 inches. This work features a classic botanical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

20th Century Impressionist Painting by Emil John Hess Circa 1940
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Emil John HESS 1913-2003 This vibrant watercolor on canvas by acclaimed American artist Emil John Hess immerses viewers in the lively atmosphere of a bustling circus scene. Painted...
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1940s Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Canvas, Watercolor

1950s "Slit" Mid Century Painting Bay Area Artist
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedmann Opper Slit c. 1940-1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x 18", Unframed *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Forest landscape with river Paper, watercolor. 41x58 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Forest landscape with river Paper, watercolor. 41x58 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in dif...
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1980s Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Minimalist Mid Century Modern Landscape -- Autumn Trees
Located in Soquel, CA
Minimalist mid-century modern landscape of three autumnal trees by M. Lehtio (American, 20th century). Signed "M. Lehtio" and dated "48." Presented in a wood frame and non-glare glas...
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1940s American Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

Contemporary American Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting Japanese screen
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mixed media monotype and painting by American contemporary artist Monica Angle. This work was featured in a major exhibition for the artist at the Burchfield Penney Art ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

LOVE
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jacques Halbert, born in 1955 in Bourgueil, is a contemporary French artist. He attended the Brassart school then the École des Beaux-Arts in Bourges. In the 80s, he moved to the Un...
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Early 2000s Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Patchwork Yellow Fields Watercolour on Paper Painting by Rosie Phipps, 2022
Located in Deddington, GB
Patchwork Yellow Fields by Rosie Phipps [2022] Patchwork Yellow Fields is an original watercolour and gouache painting by artist Rosie Phipps, sold mounted. Featuring her gestural a...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

"Four Open Pomegranates" watercolor painting of four pomegranates
Located in Edgartown, MA
Wendy Artin is an American contemporary artist who works primarily in watercolor and charcoal. Her work is figurative and classical and explores the timele...
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2010s Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Flowers on the Beach, Botanical Watercolor Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful impressionist watercolor painting of vibrant Lewisian flowers along the waterline with mountains in the distant background. Signed and dated "H.P.C. 1/17/81" lower left. ...
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1980s American Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Birds
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and ornithologist, George Edwards (1694 -1773) is best known for his work, ""A Natural His...
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18th Century Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

'Abstract in Coral and Jade', Chouinard Institute, LACMA, MGM studios, Osaka
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Inman' for Robert Inman (American, 1927–2016) and dated, beneath the mat, 1981. Matted dimensions: 20 x 30 inches. Robert Inman first...
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1980s Abstract Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Gouache, Illustration Board

XXX. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 61x43 cm
Located in Riga, LV
In the recent years Maris Abilevs has been exploring the beauty of female shapes by using mixed media and various drawing techniques raging from expressi...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1950s "Backside" Mid Century Figurative Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Backside c. 1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x 18" Unframed *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing time between 3-5 weeks. From the estate of Ruth Friedmann Opper & Jerry Opper. Ruth was the daughter of Bauhaus artist, Gustav Friedmann. San Francisco Abstract Expression A free-spirited wave of creative energy swept through the San Francisco art community after World War II. Challenging accepted modes of painting, Abstract Expressionists produced highly experimental works that jolted the public out of its postwar complacency. Abstract Expressionism resulted from a broad collective impulse rather than the inspiration of a small band of New York artists. Documenting the interchanges between the East and West Coasts, she cites areas of mutual influence and shows the impact of San Francisco on the New York School, including artists such as Mark Rothko and Ad Reinhardt. San Francisco's Beat poets...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Late 19th Century Cupids Forging Gold -- House of Vetti Frieze Pompeii
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful late 19th Century of two cupids forging gold drawn from a section of the 1st century CE cupids frieze from the triclinium or dining room from the House of the Vetti in Pomp...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

1960's French Portrait Auburn Haired Sulking Women in Swimsuit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper Inscribed verso stamped to the reverse Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches Superbly decorative 196...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

"Owl/Búho". Contemporary, Realism, hyperrealims, figurative, bright, vivid, anim
Located in MADRID, ES
Contemporary, Realism, hyperrealims, figurative, bright, vivid, animal
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2010s Photorealist Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Historic Miniature Watercolor of St John the Baptist Church Chipping Sodbury
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of St John the Baptist Church Chipping Sodbury by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measureme...
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20th Century English School Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Contemporary British Original Painting Space Planet Scene Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition by Sally Vaughan (contemporary) gouache painting on card, unframed measurements: 9.5 x 8 inches condition: very good provenance: fro...
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1990s Abstract Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Arriving at the Bois de Boulogne, Figural, Park, Paris, France, Watercolor
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Gabriel Spat was born in Kishinev, Russia, in 1890. Leaving Russia in 1911, he studied at the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and at the Academie Colarossi and the Academie de la ...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Gouache American Modernist Powerline
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949) This came with a small grouping from the artist's family, some were hand signed some were not. These were studies for larger paintings. Simka Simkhovitch (Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June 2, 1885 N.S.—Greenwich, Connecticut February 25, 1949) was a Ukrainian-Russian Jewish artist and immigrant to the United States. He painted theater scenery in his early career and then had several showings in galleries in New York City. Winning Works Progress Administration (WPA) commissions in the 1930s, he completed murals for the post offices in Jackson, Mississippi and Beaufort, North Carolina. His works are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, the National Museum of American Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Born outside Kyiv (Petrograd Ukraine) into a Jewish family who owned a small department store. During a severe case of measles when he was seven, Simcha Simchovitch sketched the views outside his window and decided to become an artist, over his father's objections. Beginning in 1905, he studied at the Grekov Odessa Art School and upon completion of his studies in 1911 received a recommendation to be admitted to the Imperial Academy of Arts. Though he enrolled to begin classes in architecture, painting, and sculpture at the Imperial Academy, he was dropped from the school roster in December because of the quota on the number of Jewish students and drafted into the army. Simchovitch served as a private in the 175th Infantry Regiment Baturyn [ru] until his demobilization in 1912. Re-enrolling in the Imperial Academy, he audited classes. Simka Simkhovitch exhibited paintings and sculptures in 1918 as part of an exhibition of Jewish artists and in 1919 placed 1st in the competition "The Great Russian Revolution" with a painting called "Russian Revolution" which was hung in the State Museum of Revolution. In 1922, Simkha Simkhovitch exhibited at the International Book Fair in Florence (Italian: Fiera Internazionale del Libro di Firenze). In 1924, Simkhovitch came to the United States to make illustrations for Soviet textbooks and decided to immigrate instead. Initially he supported himself by doing commercial art and a few portrait commissions. In 1927, he was hired to paint a screen for a scene in the play "The Command to Love" by Fritz Gottwald and Rudolph Lothar which was playing at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Art dealers began clamoring for the screen and Simkhovitch began a career as a screen painter for the theater. Catching the attention of the screenwriter, Ernest Pascal, he worked as an illustrator for Pascal, who then introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner. Simkhovitch's works appeared at the Marie Sterner Gallery beginning with a 1927 exhibit and were repeated the following year. Simkhovitch had an exhibit in 1929 at Sterner's on circus paintings. In 1931, he held a showing of works at the Helen Hackett Gallery, in New York City and later that same year he was one of the featured artists of a special exhibit in San Francisco at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park. The exhibit was coordinated by Marie Sterner and included four watercolors, including one titled "Nudes". He is of the generation of Russian Soviet artists such as Isaac Pailes, Serge Charchoune, Marc Chagall, Chana Orloff, Isaac Ilyich Levitan, and Ossip Zadkine. In 1936, Simkhovitch was selected to complete the mural for the WPA Post office project in Jackson, Mississippi. The mural was hung in the post office and courthouse in 1938 depicted a plantation theme. Painted on the wall behind the judge’s bench, “Pursuits of Life in Mississippi”, a depiction of black workers engaged in manual labor amid scenes of white professionals and socialites, was eventually covered over in later years during renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of Jackson. His impression of pre-civil rights Mississippi was evidently Greek Revival column houses, weeping willow trees, working class families, and the oppression of African Americans. He painted African American men picking cotton, while a white man took account of the harvest and a white judge advised a white family, calling it Pursuits of Life in Mississippi. Though clearly endorsed by the government and initially generally well-received, the mural soon raised concerns with locals as the climate toward racial segregation began to change. The main concern was whether depictions that show African Americans in subjugated societal roles should be featured in a courtroom. The following year, his painting "Holiday" won praise at an exhibition in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1940, Simkhovitch's second WPA post office project was completed when four murals, "The Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Orville W. Mail Boat", "The Wreck of the Crissie Wright", "Sand Ponies" and "Canada Geese" were installed in Beaufort, North Carolina. The works were commissioned in 1938 and did not generate the controversy that the Jackson mural had. The main mural is "The Wreck of the Crissie Wright" and depicts a shipwreck which had occurred in Beaufort in 1866. "The Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Orville W. Mail Boat" depicted the lighthouse built in 1859 and the mail boat that was running mail during the time which Simkhovitch was there. The boat ran mail for the area until 1957. "Sand Ponies" shows the wild horses common to the North Carolina barrier islands and "Canada Geese" showed the importance of hunting and fishing in the area. All four murals were restored in the 1990s by Elisabeth Speight, daughter of two other WPA muralists, Francis Speight...
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1930s American Modern Watercolor Paintings

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Oil, Board, Gouache

L'Abbaye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Martha Mans 11 x 11 image and 19 x 19 matted The painting process has been an evolving experience for me from the time I was very young and first started painting in oil until now. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

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