Early 1900s Art

Le Rire is a Comic Magazine published in August 1896, reproducing drawings by Georges Jeanniot. Signed, numbered and dated on the margins.

L'Assiette au Beurre is an Original Comic Magazine published in January  1904, reproducing drawings by Eugene Higgins. Signed, numbered and dated on the margins.

Royal Ulhans Regiment of Tsar Nicholas II is a silver bromide print applied on cardboard. High quality print made by the famous court photographer Ka...

WILLIAM KAY BLACKLOCK A.R.C.A., 1872 - 1922 Popular Scottish artist who lived in Hemmingford and Walberswick. A regular exhibitor. Original oil on board, 8.5 x 11 inches. Frame si...

Ceremony is a Silver salt photograph on cardboard, with the description on the lower realized in 1906 by "Valparaiso" with the stamp on the lower right. Good conditions.

INSIDE SCENE - Italian figurative oil on carboard painting, cm.17x29, Carlo Passarelli, 1900s

Ex Libris - Joseph Plana Dorca is a Modern Artwork realized in 1904, by the Spanish Author Joseph Plana Dorca. Ex Libris. B/W woodcut on ivory paper. The work is glued on card...

The New York Herald's 1906 Funny Folk Calendar is a delightful time capsule that transports us to a year filled with humor, whimsy, and artistic charm. This...

Mythological Composition is an Original Etching realized by Fernand Cormon (1854-1924) in 1902. Good condition, included a cardboard passpartout (45x63 cm). Hand signed by the artist on the lower right corner. Printed by M. Albert Hornung. Fernand Cormon (24 December 1845 – 20 March 1924) was a French painter born in Paris. He became a pupil of Alexandre Cabanel, Eugène Fromentin...

Libro de Miguel Angel Dieguez is a Modern Artwork realized in 1903, by the Spanish Artist Joaquín Diéguez y Díaz. Coloured woodcut on paper. Hand signed on the back The work is g...

This lovely Scottish Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish female artist Annie Rosie Laing. Laing grew up and studied art in Glasgow around the time of the Glasgow Girls...

Original travel poster titled "Luchon la reine de Pyrénées - Fêtes des fleurs Théâtre Bals Fêtes de nuit Orchestre Broustet" is a captivating glimpse into the allure of Luchon, often hailed as the "queen of the Pyrénées." This poster, promoting various festivities and attractions in Luchon, encapsulates the spirit of leisure and entertainment that characterized the Belle Époque era.

Luchon, a renowned spa town nestled in the heart of the Pyrénées mountains, was a popular destination for tourists seeking relaxation, recreation, and rejuvenation. The poster highlights the diverse array of activities available to visitors, including flower festivals...

Beautiful poster of the beginning of the XIXth century by Dudley Hardy : An Artist's Model - George Edwardes company Dudley Hardy (1867 - 1922) was an English painter and illustrator. His interest in illustration led him to produce posters of French graphic influence, including the Yellow Girl...

The 1907 original poster by E. Duchini for the "Esposizione delle Scuole d'Arte applicata alle industrie" in Rome, specifically highlighting the Scuola Superiore di Milano, epitomize...

Woman's Face is an original zincography on paper realized after F. Zenisek by F. Krell, in 1905. This Specially Zincography representing a woman's face. The title of the work "Bohmi...

Edition of 300 copies including illustrations by A.-P. Lauren engraved by E. Decisy. Very fine copy belonging to the series of 100 on Japon Impérial and valid d'Arches, including the...

In the realm of belle époque poster art, Henri Toussaint's 1907 creation for Chemins de fer de l'Est emerges as a masterpiece, inviting viewers on a visual journey to the exquisite c...

The 1901 original poster by the artist Brun for "Société la Française Marque Diamant Paris-Brest-Paris, Maurice Garin 1er en 52h11" stands as a testament ...

Lioness is a modern artwork realized by Evert Louis van Muyden (Albano, Lazio 1853 - 1922 Orsay) in 1900 . Black and white etching. Signature and date on plate. Includes passe-pa...

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Lelong's circa 1900 original advertising poster for "La Petite Gironde" is a historical gem that sheds light on the influential role this provincial newspaper played during its time....

Signed and dated oil on canvas riverscape by French impressionist painter Charles-Victor Guilloux. This beautifully painter piece shows a view from the Pont Neuf looking towards the ...

Alphonse Mucha's name shines like that of a visionary artist who left an indelible mark on the aesthetics of the early 20th century. The year 1902 saw the publication of "Documents d...

Cette lithographie en forme d’éventail représente une jeune élégante de la Belle Époque, accoudée à une petite table devant un livre entrouvert et un bouquet de fleurs. Elle semble p...

The 1903 original travel poster by Toilpot showcasing the Pyrénées and the Cirque de Gavarnie, in collaboration with the Chemin de fer d'Orléans, offers a captivating glimpse into the allure of travel to this picturesque region of France. Created during a time when railway travel was revolutionizing tourism, this poster serves as both a promotional tool for the Chemin de fer d'Orléans and a window into the natural beauty of the Pyrénées.

Toilpot, a renowned artist of the era, skillfully captures the majestic...

This absolutely charming Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Edward Francis Wells. Painted in 1908, the sitter is Brian de Lolme Bullock as a six year old boy. (See hi...

Portrait PS 231 La Dormante Scene: a poetic closeup portrait with abstract background field. The background is created with series of drippings. Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on...

This is a Autograph Card Signed by Virna Lisi to Maria De Matteis. Udine, July 22nd 1966. In Italian. On letterhead paper "Virna Lisi". Excellent condition...

Oberbayrische Landstrasse is a black and white etching on ivory-colored paper, realized in 1901 by the German artist, Heinrich Reifferscheid. Monogrammed and dated on plate on higher left margin. From the portfolio “Deutscher Kunstverein zu Berlin “ published by Vereinsgabe, Berlin, in 1904-1905 and composed by a frontispiece, a index, and eleven etchings by Karl Koepping, Leopold Graf Kalckreuth, Hans Herrmann, Max Slevogt, Ludwig Hofmann, Reinhold Lepsius, Fritz Klimsch, Franz Skarbina, Heinrich Reifferscheid, Arthur Kampf. This beautiful etching representing a natural landscape, a country road of the North bavaria as the title suggests, demonstrating a full mastery of this artistic medium, is titled in blue ink on lower left margin and on lower right has the inscription in ble ink “D.K.V.”. In excellent condition, except for a usual yellowing of the paper on the edges, this wonderful modern original print could be a precious piece for your home collection. Heincrich Reifferscheid (German, 1872 - 1945) The German artist, heinrich Reifferscheid was born in Breslau in 1872 and studied in Berlin under Ernest Hancke and in Munich under Peter Halm, Albert Lang...

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Sorel's original poster for the Grande Quinzaine de Paris à Port Aviation in 1909 is a visual testimony to an era of fascination with aviation and the growing importance of aeronauti...

Title: Decorative Documents Author: Alfons Mucha. Publisher: Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 13 Rue Lafayette. Emile Levy publisher. Published ...

Pochoir. Signed on plate. One of the beautiful illustrations realized by Paul Iribe for "Les Robes de Paul Poiret" in 1908. Passepartout included : 69 x 50 cm.

Edition of 300 copies including illustrations by A.-P. Lauren engraved by E. Decisy. Very fine copy belonging to the series of 100 on Japon Impérial and valid d'Arches, including the...

Image dimensions: 26x18.2 cm. S. Petrus is a beautiful colored lithograph on cardboard, realized by the Polish illustrator Franz Laskoff and printed aro...

Charles Henri Toussaint known as Henri Toussaint 🇫🇷 (1849-1911), is a French painter, illustrator and engraver. He is the father of the painter and illustrator Maurice Toussaint (...

Cover for "L'Asino" is an original artwork by Gabriele Galantara. This the original sketch for the cover of "L'Asino" (Donkey Magazine) and is realized in China ink, tempera and wat...

This is the Autograph Postcard Signed by Arturo Noci to Carlo Ferrari, both painters between the end of 19th and the beginning of 20th Century in It...

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Nell'alcova is an original drawing in mixed media, ink, pencil and white lead on cardboard ,realized in 1902 ca. by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions except for som...

Vintage black and white photo portrait of a young beautiful elegant woman, taken by Studio Bonte - Gand, 1903. On the back of the photo is hand written "Magdeleine - October 1903". V...

This is the Autograph Postcard Signed by Arturo Noci to Carlo Ferrari. Venezia, May 5th 1907. In Italian. Excellent condition, perfecly readable. Greeting postcard signed by the ...

Advertising sketch is an original watercolored china ink drawing realized by Gabriele Galantara, the state of preservation of the artwork is good. The artworks represent an advertis...

Workhorses is an original watercolour realized by a French artist in 1909. The artwork is in good conditions, mounted on a white cardboard passpa...

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Original drawing, pencil on paper. A wonderful sketch for the frieze for Parliament Hall in Montecitorio Palace, in Rome. Good conditions except for a diffused foxing, including a w...

La Dame au Manteau is an original artwork realized in 1901 by the French artist André-Charles Coppier (1867 - 1948). Original Etching on ivory paper. Passepartout included (40 x 60 cm). Titled in capital letters on the lower margin "La dame au manteau". On the lower right: Imp. L.Fort. On the lower left: Coppier del et sc. Mint conditions. Precious etching on ivory paper depicting a very elegant female figure with a mantle that is watching the observer. The standing figure is elegantly dressed and she wears a feathered headdress and a long dark dress...

Three Models is an original lithograph realized by Paul Iribe, signed. Sheet dimension: 31,5 x 27,5 cm. With Passepartout dimension : 69 x 49 cm. In excellent condition. Here the...

G. Mantelet's Circa 1900 poster for the Chemins de fer d'Orléans et du Midi, titled "Les Grottes de Lacave - Gares de Souillac et de Rocamadour (Lot)," invites viewers on a subterran...

F. Hugo d'Alesi's artistic legacy is profound, particularly in the late 19th century, where he crafted numerous tourist posters for railway companies. His oeuvre extended beyond rail...

Max Clarenbach (1880 Neuss - Cologne 1952), Evening. Etching, 18 x 41 cm (platemark), 33.5 x 57 cm (frame), inscribed "Abend" in pencil at lower left, signed and dated "M. Clarenbach. 28.III.[19]09". Framed and mounted under glass. - Somewhat browned and slightly foxed. About the artwork The horizontally elongated etching depicts the panoramic view of a small town as seen from the other side of the river. There are gabled houses on the left and a mighty church spire on the right. The bourgeois houses and the large religious building indicate the urban character. These buildings are rendered in dark tones to emphasise the lighter row of houses in the centre of the picture, closer to the water. The chiaroscuro contrast creates two parallel planes that open up a space for the imagination of what the city could be. The imagination is stimulated by the almost entirely dark, barely recognisable buildings, while the arm of the river leading into the city further stimulates the imagination. However, as the silhouette of the city as a whole is reflected in the water, the parallel planes are perceived as a band of houses that stretches across the entire horizontality of the etching and seems to continue beyond the borders of the picture. The reflection has almost the same intensity as the houses themselves, so that the band of buildings merges with their reflection to form the dominant formal unit of the picture. Only the parallel horizontal hatching creates the convincing impression of seeing water, demonstrating Max Clarenbach's mastery of the etching needle. The water is completely motionless, the reflection unclouded by the slightest movement of the waves, creating a symmetry within the formal unity of the cityscape and its reflection that goes beyond the motif of a mere cityscape. A pictorial order is established that integrates everything in the picture and has a metaphysical character as a structure of order that transcends the individual things. This pictorial order is not only relevant in the pictorial world, but the picture itself reveals the order of the reality it depicts. Revealing the metaphysical order of reality in the structures of its visibility is what drives Clarenbach as an artist and motivates him to return to the same circle of motifs. The symmetry described is at the same time inherent an asymmetry that is a reflection on art: While the real cityscape is cut off at the top of the picture, two chimneys and above all the church tower are not visible, the reflection illustrates reality in its entirety. The reflection occupies a much larger space in the picture than reality itself. Since antiquity, art has been understood primarily as a reflection of reality, but here Clarenbach makes it clear that art is not a mere appearance, which can at best be a reflection of reality, but that art has the potential to reveal reality itself. The revealed structure of order is by no means purely formalistic; it appears at the same time as the mood of the landscape. The picture is filled with an almost sacred silence. Nothing in the picture evokes a sound, and there is complete stillness. There are no people in Clarenbach's landscape paintings to bring action into the picture. Not even we ourselves are assigned a viewing position in the picture, so that we do not become thematic subjects of action. Clarenbach also refrains from depicting technical achievements. The absence of man and technology creates an atmosphere of timelessness. Even if the specific date proves that Clarenbach is depicting something that happened before his eyes, without the date we would not be able to say which decade, or even which century, we are in. The motionless stillness, then, does not result in time being frozen in the picture, but rather in a timeless eternity that is nevertheless, as the title "Abend" (evening), added by Clarenbach himself, makes clear, a phenomenon of transition. The landscape of the stalls is about to be completely plunged into darkness, the buildings behind it only faintly discernible. The slightly darkened state of the sheet is in keeping with this transitional quality, which also lends the scene a sepia quality that underlines its timelessness. And yet the depiction is tied to a very specific time. Clarenbach dates the picture to the evening of 28 March 1909, which does not refer to the making of the etching, but to the capture of the landscape's essence in the landscape itself. If the real landscape is thus in a state of transition, and therefore something ephemeral, art reveals its true nature in that reality, subject to the flow of phenomena, is transferred to an eternal moment, subject to a supra-temporal structure of order - revealed by art. Despite this supratemporality, the picture also shows the harbingers of night as the coming darkening of the world, which gives the picture a deeply melancholy quality, enhanced by the browning of the leaf. It is the philosophical content and the lyrical-melancholic effect of the graphic that give it its enchanting power. Once we are immersed in the image, it literally takes a jerk to disengage from it. This etching, so characteristic of Max Clarenbach's art, is - not least because of its dimensions - a major work in his graphic oeuvre. About the artist Born into poverty and orphaned at an early age, the artistically gifted young Max Clarenbach was discovered by Andreas Achenbach and admitted to the Düsseldorf Art Academy at the age of 13. "Completely penniless, I worked for an uncle in a cardboard factory in the evenings to pay for my studies.” - Max Clarenbach At the academy he studied under Arthur Kampf, among others, and in 1897 was accepted into Eugen Dücker...

Figures is an original drawing in pencil and pen on paper realized by Gabriele Galantara. the state of preservation of the artwork is good and aged. Image dimension: 21.5 x 17.5 cm...

A Monk is an original charcoal drawing on paper, realized by Joseph Bernard in early 20th century. Representing a young monk of profile with a chubby face with the typical rapid lin...

Jules Cheret (1836-1932) A couple, 1909 signed and dated in the lower right Charcoal and heightenings of white chalk 23 x 23 cm Framed under glass : 33.8 x 33.8 cm This work is hi...

In the world of art and design, the work of J. Thorn Prikker (1868-1932) stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of aesthetic craftsmanship. In 1903, Prikker's original poster f...

Érastène Ramiro Ramiro, Félicien Rops, Paris, Pellet-Floury, 1905. Vol. in 8º, pp. 215, cm 26.5 x 3.5 x 20, in French. One of the few copies on original editorial soft cover and ja...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Reginald Hallward (1858 - 1948) Stained glass memorial design for Chelford Chu...

An original large oil on canvas/panel by Sir James Jebusa Shannon. The portrait dates to the Edwardian period and depicts a bold British Impressionist painting of his grandson Jeb Ke...