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Medium: Watercolor
Dancer by John Torcapel - Gouache on paper 38x43 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
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Mid-20th Century Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Gouache

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 Portrait Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Set of Four Chinese Immortals Screen Paintings, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and decorate their homes—the vivid scenes backing the screens added life and color to a room. ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Ink, Gouache

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

CARLOS CARNERO (1922-1980) LARGE ORIGINAL PAINTING - FERNAND LEGER ASSISTANT
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Mother & Child" by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980) signed verso watercolour/ gouache paint on artist paper, stuck on board 25.5 x 20 inches...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Love Story. Mid Century Desaturated Color
Located in Miami, FL
Most likely for Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Collier's Weekly, Good Housekeeping or Macall's
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1950s American Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Board, Gouache

Portrait of a Performer by Jerry Williamson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Jerry Williamson (1926 - 2016) was active/lived in California, Washington / France. Jerry Williamson is known for Portrait painting, street performers, and more. Jerry Williamson (19...
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Early 2000s Other Art Style Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

1950s "Black Floor" Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Black Floor c. 1940-1950'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 Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Sun Bonnet
Located in Loveland, CO
Sun Bonnet by Lu Haskew Watercolor 16x12" image size, archivally matted and framed behind glass. Figurative Portrait of a young woman ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lu considered it a must to ...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor

Bloom II
Located in Nashville, TN
"Bloom II" is a painting by Cuban artist Carlos Gamez de Francisco using watercolor and acrylic on canvas. Francisco painted this piece live at the opening event for Chauvet Arts' ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor

Fox with Axe Figurative Western Portrait, Strong Female with Axe, Blue, Brown
Located in Kent, CT
This figurative painting portrays a strong female character in typical American Western pose and dress. The ink and gouache are applied in bright colors ...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Archival Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil

Ethiopians Shake Hands with Europeans
Located in Miami, FL
This deceptively naive painting was most likely done for a children's book. Upon close study, the viewer will recognize that this painting is anything but a child's effort. It's a g...
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1960s Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

"Female nude" by Alexandre Rochat - Gouache
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper Gilded wood frame with glass pane 78 x 59 x 3 cm
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Mid-20th Century Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Elegant Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Pencil

"Blade sharpening" by Marie Désiré Bourgoin - Watercolor
Located in Geneva, CH
French water painter Work on paper Gilded wooden frame 42,5 x 34 x 1,5 cm
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Early 20th Century Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

How Sure Can You Be? McCall's Magazine Illustration of Loving Couple
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Sharpe Ross - or Alex Ross. This work is a perfect artistic statement with every formal element in perfect harmony. It's a masterf...
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1940s Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Portrait of a Clown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Roger Etienne (French, 1923-2011) Title: Portrait of a Clown Year: 1963 Medium: Gouache on paper Sheet size: 24 x 18 inches Signature: Signed, dated upper left by the artis...
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1960s Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Heights & fast sketch. 1961. Paper, mixed media, 9, 5x6 cm; 9x6cm
Located in Riga, LV
Heights & fast sketch. 1961. Paper, mixed media, 9,5x6 cm; 9x6cm Adolfs Zardins (1890 08 II Riga, Latvia – 1967 07 II Jurmala, Latvia), painter. Only in...
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1960s Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor

1950s "Purple Head" Mid Century Oil and Pastel Portrait Original Drawing
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Purple Head" c.1950s Gouache and oil pastel on paper 13.75" x 17" unframed Unsigned Came from artist's estate Donald Stacy (1925-2008) New Jersey Studied: Newark School of Fine Art The Art Students League Pratt Graphic Arts Center University of Paris 1953-54 University of Aix-en-Provence 1954-55 Faculty: Art Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts Stacy Studio Workshop Exhibitions: Grand Central Moderns George Wittenborn The New School Print Exhibitions, Chicago University of Oklahoma Honolulu Museum Monclair Museum Wisconsin State College Louisiana Art Commission Philadelphia Print...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache

Untitled, Watercolor on Paper, Black, Yellow color by Rabin Mondal “In Stock”
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Rabin Mondal - Face ; Watercolour on Paper 9.6 x 12.8 inches (unframed) ; 2008 ( Shipment will be in a ready to hang ) Mondal was a clear observant of the various migrant workers who lived along his house in the conjected Howrah Area. They came from far to work and earn their livelihood. He would observe them and was deeply moved by the labour and low rung working class who carried all the heavy load oriented work. He would paint the men and the women , some distressed , some gloomy but with a force that would uplift them to be the heros of the society. Surprisingly Mondal was never depressed himself although he painted people in hard labour and poverty . Style : Mondal`s works are mainly figurative. He paints in bold strokes and creates tableaux, whose themes are universal. The faces of his figures stare at you out of the canvas, strange and pensive, but also strong and defiant. Not yet beaten, survi...
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1970s Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

LUCIDITY - Mixed Media Portrait of a Woman w/ Textured Pattern Overlay - Framed
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Acknowledging the beauty that lies beneath, she struggles to break through past shallow entanglement. Clarity within reach, her gasping consciousness shutters beneath the weight of h...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Ink, Watercolor

Resue the Children, Family in Horror Magazine Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
This work is remarkable for its intense dramatic lighting effects and wide-angle composition. Very few artists conceived and executed with acutely dramatic light in the arc of art hi...
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1950s Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Original Watercolor Portrait by Richard Jerzy. Framed and Matted with Signature.
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Richard Jerzy (1943-2001) was a known artist in the Detroit, Michigan area. His most infamous works are watercolors and oils depicting of people or still-lifes. This untitled piece,...
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Early 20th Century Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Berlin's Mayer Reuter, Time Magazine Cover - Lucian Freud
Located in Miami, FL
The Board measures 13.5 x 12.5 Ernest Hamlin Baker is one of America's greatest artist that no one has ever heard of. Take a look at his full body of work. If you haven't noticed, Er...
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1950s American Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

1960's French Portrait Back Of Bald Man's Head Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner Image : 12 x 9.25 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Preparing For The Muse (Mark Rylance). Contemporary Figurative Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Portrait of actor Mark Rylance preparing for one of his earlier roles Gouache on Italian Slate in a contemporary Black frame.
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Slate

McKenna
Located in Denver, CO
Primary Hughes' "McKenna" is an original, handmade gouache painting that depicts a portrait of a female model with her hair pulled into a low bun as sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil

Sailors in Marseille
Located in London, GB
'Sailors in Marseille', gouache on art paper, French School (circa 1960s). Ever since the 6th century, there have been fishermen selling their catch in the Old Port of Marseille while sailors from visiting vessels have always enjoyed a night on the town. Today the Old Port is the city’s beating heart, a vital part of Marseille. In this work, the artist depicts a solo French sailor crossing paths with his American counterpart. The Frenchman sports his cap with iconic pom pom rouge while the American sailor is dressed in his white 'Cracker Jack...
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1960s Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

1th September. Paper, watercolor, 50x38 cm
Located in Riga, LV
1th September. Paper, watercolor, 50x38 cm Arnolds Pankoks (born 1914.21.IX - 2008.) Graduated Art Academy of Latvia (1937 – 43, 1945 – 47) with diploma work "...
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1990s Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Red
Located in Denver, CO
Primary Hughes' (US based) "Red" is an original, handmade gouache painting that depicts a female model in three quarters view with red hair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Pencil, Ink

Soldier Beats Up Muggers on Subway - Stag Magazine story illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-signed by artist, sticker label, Signed (as Emmett Kaye) lower right it was Mort Kunstler's pseudonym, unframed
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1960s Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

"Bound by Love" by Anne Siems, Portrait painting with tattoo drawing, on paper
Located in Dallas, TX
Anne Siems has created this stunning watercolor on Strathmore Cold press paper. All archival materials. Paper size: 44x44 inches Silver wood Frame size: 50x50x1.25 inch ANNE SIEMS (b. 1965, Germany) Artist Statement I was born in Berlin, Germany. From 1969 to 1971 I lived near Buenos Aires, Argentina. My first extended stay in the US was as an exchange student in 1986. Then in 1991, after finishing my MFA in Berlin, I moved to Seattle, WA. My work has moved from semi-abstract, room-filling plant and insect drawings...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Blue Astronaut
Located in Denver, CO
Rhonda Libbey's "Blue Astronaut" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts a futuristic female astronaut in a space suit helmet as blue a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Suzanna and the Elders
Located in Miami, FL
A modern interpretation of the biblical story Suzanna and the Elders. Signed lower right Ink and wash on paper The Downtown Gallery Felix Landau Gallery Ernest Brown & Phillips, Ltd...
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1940s American Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Seated Woman Figurative Portrait
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage watercolor portrait of a seated female figure with red robe in front of a plant by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" in the lower left corner. Presented...
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1970s American Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Conté, Watercolor

Katie
Located in Denver, CO
Girl with text
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2010s American Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor

Untitled, Watercolour on Paper by Contemporary Artist “In Stock”
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Gouranga Beshai - Untitled - 11 x 8.5 inches ( unframed size ) Watercolour on Paper ** Shipped in roll form. Style : Drawing inspiration from Hemen Mazumdar, Gouranga too has fash...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, India Ink, Paper

Portrait of Woman - Original Charcoal and Watercolor Drawing by F. Chapuis-1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is an original drawing in Charcoal and china on paper by François Chapuis in the 1970s Sheet dimension: 55 x 39 cm The state of preservation is good except for so...
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1970s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Charcoal, Watercolor

Tales of the Arabian Nights with Flying Carpet - Random House Gustaf Tenggren
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Miami, FL
Gustaf Tenggren- Attributed This masterfully designed and graphic interpretation of the Arabian Nights saga features a monumental figural profile while small figures float above on a magic carpet. Gustaf Tenggren (American 1896-1970) Attributed - We are not certain if Tenggren did this work. There is stylistic evidence to support Tenggren. It's the brilliance factor of how he assembles all the elements of the work and composes it into a cogent and readable form. This says Tenggen. As a former New York advertising agency art director, I have seen artists work in different styles. Usually this is not the case but great artist can do it. Their styles can change but the brilliance remains. Untitled Untitled 1957 Gouache on illustration board - Unframed Not signed 9 x 7.25 live - 10.5 x 9.5 board Original book illustration...
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1950s Art Deco Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

Untitled, Watercolour on Paper by Contemporary Artist “In Stock”
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Gouranga Beshai - Untitled - 11 x 8.5 inches ( unframed size ) Watercolour on Paper ** Shipped in roll form. Style : Drawing inspiration from Hemen Mazumdar, Gouranga too has fash...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

1960's French Portrait Man In Checked Blazer Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner Image : 12 x 9.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait pa...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

20th CENTURY FRENCH MODERNIST PAINTING - HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT MALE NUDE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Male Portrait" by Jean Marc (French 1949-2019) gouache paint painting: 16 x 12.5 inches provenance: private collection, South of France Superb original painting by the widely exhi...
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20th Century Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

JAZZU –Tête en réflexion 2020
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
JAZZU - Reflection head 2020 21x29,7 Watercolours and pencils on 220gr Canson paper Signed on the back Jazzu is the signature of an autodidact whose modesty borders on timidity. ...
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2010s Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor

French Art, Rococo Portrait, Oval, Pastel, Portrait of a Lady, Circle of Vivien
Located in Greven, DE
French School, Portrait of a Lady, Rococo, 18th Century, Fine drawing in Pastel/ Oil Pastel on Paper in the style of Vivien. The Lady might be a woman from Marie Antoinette's Court. It is part of a Pendant (see the other listing with the portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette...
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18th Century Rococo Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache

"Ziggy" Mixed Media Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kaitlin Ziesmer's (US based) "Ziggy" is an original, handmade AcrylaGouache painting that depicts a portrait of a black bird wearing a red frilly colla...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel

Forest Lover II by Anne Siems, Portrait painting with tattoo drawing, on paper
Located in Dallas, TX
Anne Siems has created this stunning watercolor on Strathmore Cold press paper. All archival materials. Paper size: 24x18 inches Suggested Frame size: 30x24x1.5 inch (frame is not ...
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2010s Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Eisenhower, Time magazine cover Time magazine cover, July 4, 1955 ( alternate)
Located in Miami, FL
Signed lower right, Archivally Matted to 17.75 x 16.75 inches. A noble portrait of Ike as President is depicted against a ringing Liberty Bell. In the...
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1950s Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache, Mixed Media

Orange Backstage, Fashion shows NYC 2021. Watercolor drawing on paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Orange Backstage by Manuel Santelices Ink pen, gouache, and watercolor Image size: 6 in. H x 8 in. W One of a Kind Unframed 2021 The worlds of fashion, society, and pop culture are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink, Gouache, Pen

Maty
Located in Denver, CO
Maty
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21st Century and Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Dove
Located in Denver, CO
Dove, 2020
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21st Century and Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

"Every Secret Place, " Watercolor painting
Located in Denver, CO
Joanna Barnum's (US based) "Blaze" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts a an apple tree with the blue eyes of a person being visible...
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2010s Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Nayomi
Located in Denver, CO
Nayomi
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21st Century and Contemporary Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Wood Panel

20th CENTURY FRENCH MODERNIST PAINTING - EROTIC MALE NUDE PORTRAIT IN RED BOOTS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Red Boots" by Jean Marc (French 1949-2019) gouache paint painting: 15.5 x 15.5 inches provenance: private collection, South of France Superb original ...
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20th Century Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

African Tribal Celebration: Alex Haley Roots for Readers Digest
Located in Miami, FL
Complex and detailed epic scale history painting of an African tribal celebration with an on-looking king. The work has an abundant amount o...
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1970s American Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

At night. 1961. Paper, mixed media, 14x10 cm
Located in Riga, LV
At night. 1961. Paper, mixed media, 14x10 cm Adolfs Zardins (1890 08 II Riga, Latvia – 1967 07 II Jurmala, Latvia), painter. Only in 1990 his relatives give his artistic heritage to...
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1960s Modern Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor

"Blaze, " Watercolor painting
Located in Denver, CO
Joanna Barnum's (US based) "Blaze" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts a female red-headed model using a double exposure effect. ...
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2010s Realist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

1960's French Portrait Elegant Lady With Neck Wort Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner and dated 1955 Image : 12.5 x 9.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's F...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

1960's French Portrait Wise Man In Front Of French Flag Caricature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper Image : 12 x 9.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ideal for ma...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Watercolor Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

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