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Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British
Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British

Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British

Located in London, GB

Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (26.75 x 26.75 cm) Framed Created in 1958 by the artist as evidence for study in their 'Examination in Art' at Wigan...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Imperial Beauty, British School 20th Century Pastel Portrait
Imperial Beauty, British School 20th Century Pastel Portrait

Imperial Beauty, British School 20th Century Pastel Portrait

Located in London, GB

Pastel on paper on canvas, initialled lower left "ND" Image size: 13 ¾ x 22 ½ inches (35 x 57 cm) Gilt frame This fine Art Nouveau picture executed around 1900, depicts an auburn ha...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Large 1970's British Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady Black Dress Pearl Neck
Large 1970's British Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady Black Dress Pearl Neck

Large 1970's British Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady Black Dress Pearl Neck

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady, Black Dress and Pearl Necklace circa 1970's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: good and sound condi...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Side Profile Portrait of Man in Red Top Signed 20th Century British Oil Painting
Side Profile Portrait of Man in Red Top Signed 20th Century British Oil Painting

Side Profile Portrait of Man in Red Top Signed 20th Century British Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait Profile of a Man by J.Williams, 1980, English oil on board, framed framed: 18.5 x 14.5 inches board : 15 x 11 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, UK Condi...

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1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The New Hat, 20th Century British Oil Portrait Interior

The New Hat, 20th Century British Oil Portrait Interior

Located in London, GB

Oil on canvas on board Image size: 15 3/4 x 21 3/4 inches (40 x 55 cm) Contemporary style frame This sensitive portrait captures the use of contemporary dress of this lady beautifu...

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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Board, Oil

The Vortex
The Vortex

The Vortex

Located in London, GB

W. R The Vortex 20th Century Oil on paper, signed 'WR' lower left Image size: 6 1/2 x 6 inches

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Early 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

An Abandoned Journey

An Abandoned Journey

Located in London, GB

An Abandoned Journey 20th Century British School Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61

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20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.