American Drawings

This is a rare original "artist's proof" computer-aided drawing by graphic artist Aldo Giorgini. The drawing, entitled "Turbulent Communication", was designed using his "Fields" comp...

Full of drama and a tour de force of figurative drawing heavily influenced by Renaissance masters, this piece was made by Dunbar Beck in preparation for a large mural painting...

Nice original watercolor of a footbridge over a pond in Central Park NYC. Skyscrapers of the day in the background. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, needs a new mat....

A wonderful Robert Freiman watercolor, from 1956, entitled " Third Avenue at 57th Street". Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...

Offered here for your consideration is a vintage original Earl MacPherson pastel painting of a pin-up girl. Depicting a blond, smiling, nude pin-up girl dressed only with two larg...

Born in 1933, the son of an Italian diplomat in Shanghai, China, Marco Polo di Suvero immigrated with his family to the United States at the start of WWII. Working construction to su...

An interesting collection of five (5) drawings by Richard (Rich) Jacobs, circa 2001-2005. A note about the artist: "Rich Jacobs (born 1972 in Long Beach, CA) is an American artist and curator who currently lives and works in Oakland, CA. Jacobs has exhibited in the United States,[1] Europe,[2] Australia, New Zealand and Japan. In 2008 his work Minor Threat...

This virtuosic pen-and-ink drawing shows several gods cavorting with wild-maned horses in an Art Deco galaxy. All the figures are perfectly stylized as if parading across a classical...

Title: Eagle Head Artist: Attributed to William Bartram (American, 1739–1823) Date: Late 18th century Medium: Pen and ink on laid paper Dimensions: 13.5 × 15.875 in. (framed)...

Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker, Post WWII Gouache and ink on paper, 7.5" x 9.5" (sight), silver lacquered frame 11" x 9", circa late 1940s This vibrant fashion illustration represents Josephine Baker, the American-born dancer, singer, and actress whose international fame made her one of the most recognizable icons of the 20th century. Although often associated with her Parisian rise during the 1920s Jazz Age, Baker continued to embody glamour and modernity well into the 1940s and beyond, performing throughout wartime Europe, assisting the French Resistance, and reinventing her stage image for postwar audiences. The sketch, executed by Wayne Benter Jung (1919–2003), reflects this later phase of Baker’s career. Jung, a Wisconsin-born artist who studied at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee and served in WWII, turned to fashion and theatrical design during his early postwar years. His work often balanced fine art, interior decoration, and fashion, situating him within the larger mid-century American dialogue between commercial design and artistic practice. Fashion Analysis The gown depicted here is emblematic of late 1940s fashion sensibilities: Silhouette: The tightly belted waist and elongated column form anticipate the couture revolution inaugurated by Christian Dior’s New Look...

Original pen and ink drawing, "overall abstraction" of expressive markings, signed/dated lower right. Paper size: 27 x 40", image size 22...

This is a mid 20th century charcoal on paper male nude study. This drawing is presented in a handmade Italian frame with cream and black mat boards. The charcoal drawing is a male nu...

Elizabeth O'Neil Verner framed dry point etching of St. Phillips Church Steeple, Charleston, SC. Early 20th Century

A touch of Roaring Twenties glamour in this stunning vintage Art Deco-style pastel on black paper Female portrait. Featuring a classic 1920s flapper with vibrant golden-blonde hair, ...

Architectural rendering of a Southern California ranch-style home by the artist Perrin. A watercolor rendering featuring greens and browns, with lush ...

Esperanza and Esperanza II were both begun in August 1994. Esperanza I was signed Feb 12, 1995 and Esperanza II signed Sept 24, 1995. Esperanza I is a 38 color original lithograph ...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL pair of, Asian inspired, mixed media pieces executed in ink, colored pencil and gouache by Robert Reinhardt Von Liski. Robert Reinhardt Von Liski (1908-1991) was a Prussian-American artist. Von Liski worked in Chicago as a commercial artist in advertising agencies and elsewhere, and did work for RCA Victor and Arrow Shirts...

A finely executed original etching titled Old Rouen by acclaimed American master etcher John Taylor Arms, dated 1927 and signed in pencil beneath the plate. This evocative compositi...

René Bouché (American, 1905-1963) Illustration on paper of a lady from January 13, 1955. Estate of Chuck Howard frame 20 by 26 inches

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

Original Abstract Pen and Ink Drawing by well listed artist Jacob El Hanani. Hand signed and dated 1989. It retains its warm original patina.

A beautifully reproduced antique map of Rome. A work of remarkable lithographic skill and artistry, the work features a delicate yet bold latin he...

Frank Poole Bevan (1903-1976) Studied at Yale and a Professor of Theatrical Design, Yale School of Drama from the 1930's through 1971. Offering an annotated and signed original costume design watercolor...

William Cumming (American, 1917-2010) Walking figure reading with bag, ink on paper, 1961 Expressive ink sketch depicting a walking figure reading paper with bag at side, signe...

Original Watercolor & Ink Cartoon "Caution Goafer Holes and Falling Rocks Ahead" signed DB Donte, 1958 "in original condition and frame" "frame needs to be replaced" "will look ama...

A beautiful set of three framed abstract drawings by artist, Anne Abueva, rendered in conté crayon on paper and framed in simple maple gallery fram...

An original architectural drawing by acclaimed California artist Robert Miles Parker (1939–2012) depicting the iconic Wiltern Theatre at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and We...

A rare pair of original hand cut silhouettes by the Hungarian-American deco sculpture Wilhelm Hunt Diederich, circa 1925. In period frames (unexamined out of frames), titles annotated in pencil on the circular cut mattes- "The Mad Russian" and "Death in the Afternoon". The black paper silhouettes...

Amazing drawing of three horses galloping. This painting is signed "Chub 59' ". This drawing has a custom-made black painted frame.

A large and stunning example of Wilhelm Hunt Diederich's work at the height of the Art Deco era, this drawing depicts a herald on horseback, his trumpet raised high, with an attenuat...

A wonderfully playful charcoal sketch on paper rendering of Central Park, New York City. Circa 1930. Signed with initials, HIC, lower left corner. Possibly a drawing for a later pain...

Rare very early watercolor by this famous 'Washington D.C. Colorist'(from the group of Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland and Gene Davis), signed and dated L.L. 1958. Matted and framed in ...

An American Art Deco 'fashion plate', in period and in a Winold Reiss style. Reiss, was an artist and designer of many styles, and this unsigned watercolor is in the style of his Emp...

This depiction of a seated male dancer, his dark eyes looking intently into the distance, was made by Emlen Etting, a Philadelphia artist who was active in the decades after World Wa...

Superbly conceived and executed, this Mid Century drawing of a young man, probably African American and/or Hispanic, shows the artist's ability to create a mood, capturing the subjec...

Beautifully rendered original pastel of "Dancers Before Rehearsal" by acclaimed American artist Alice Pritchard. Her painterly technique begins with the application of washes of opaq...

An evocative vintage original colored pencil and graphite drawing depicting a dramatic Native American horseback scene, presented in its original giltwood frame. The composition captures several mounted Indigenous figures riding spirited horses across an open landscape, with one central rider dramatically raising a rifle overhead while wearing a feathered headdress. Executed in graphite with selective colored pencil highlights, the artist creates remarkable movement and energy while allowing the warm toned paper to become an integral part of the composition. The drawing has a wonderful illustrative quality reminiscent of early twentieth-century Western book and magazine illustrations. While unsigned, the work demonstrates confident draftsmanship and thoughtful composition, making it an appealing decorative artwork for collectors of Western Americana and Native American-inspired art. Its neutral palette of warm tans, ivory, brown, black, and muted yellow allows it to blend beautifully into both traditional and contemporary interiors. Presented in a vintage giltwood frame with a decorative molded border. Minor age-appropriate wear to the frame consistent with age. Paper displays an attractive warm patina. Glass and frame are in good vintage condition. Historical Context Throughout the early and mid-20th century, artists remained captivated by imagery of the American West and Native American life. Publishers, illustrators, and independent artists frequently produced drawings celebrating equestrian culture, frontier history, and Indigenous traditions. Works like this bridged fine art and illustration, often emphasizing movement, storytelling, and heroic composition rather than strict documentary accuracy. Today, original vintage Western drawings have become increasingly desirable among designers furnishing ranch homes, mountain retreats, Santa Fe interiors, and Americana collections because they offer authentic age and character while layering beautifully with antique furniture and contemporary design. This drawing would look exceptional: Above an antique campaign chest Over a leather Chesterfield sofa In a Santa Fe adobe home Layered with Navajo textiles Beside antique Native American pottery...

Monica Perez "Yes" Original Charcoal on Canvas, 2023. W 80" x H 48" Monica Perez’s works are expressions of emotion—impulsive, spontaneous gestures of h...

In this remarkable drawing, famed muralist Lassell Ripley depicts primitive man, warming himself by the fire with little to wear, looking into the distance toward the bright, white Art Deco spires of modern civilization. The contrast of early mankind with the advances of 1930s America is inspiring and beautiful, and Ripley clearly draw this to prepare for a mural project, probably unexecuted. Ripley is best known for his sportsman paintings, highly collectible today, but early in his career he became known for his murals, including several depicting the life of Paul Revere for the post office in Lexington...

A dapper smoking man mixed media illustration from the American Art Deco period. Watercolor, oil crayon, pastel and graphite on paper. The man stands arms folded with a cigarette in ...

Meticulously detailed Mid-century era graphite pencil drawing of Clark Gable in original Regency style picture frame. Frame dimensions: 15" x 12" United States, 1950

Pair of William Wegman Lithographs, entitled “Long Dog”, American, circa 1986. Lithograph on two sheets of wove paper (as issued), signed in pencil by the artist and from a very limi...

Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

This classic Art Deco drawing was made by Ted Weidhaas, famous for his work in American theater, and in particular for inventing the contour or convoluting curtain for Radio City Mus...

Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Man in stride.) Exact date unknown. Fading to matte, denting and chipping to older wood picture frame. Will ship as you see it in th...

Original 1955 "Recreation Room" hand-drawn architectural artwork rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller for The Bank of California Mission Branch. Rucker Fuller is an architectural fir...

Abstract ink drawing of two cats in Byzantine era dressed cats, with different saturations of watercolor, the sun depicted in the upper right corner. Titled " Byzantine Cats" signed...

Superbly executed in watercolor and ink, this charming and lovely depiction of Mother Goose nursery rhyme characters -- including Humpty Dumpty, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, The Three Little Pigs and Old King Cole -- was created by Maurice Greenberg...

Powerful and eloquent, this drawing by Raoul Pene du Bois showcases his mastery of the human figure, expressed with his usual Mannerist approach -- all elongated limbs and stylized p...

This lithe portrait of a slim boxer throwing a left jab, executed in pencil on thin paper, was executed by Francis Luis Mora, a rare example of an American artist with Uruguayan heri...

This handsome drawing of a seated male nude, executed in pastel, demonstrates Allyn Cox's superb draftsmanship and mastery of color. Depicting his subject from behind, as he leans to his left, is reminiscent of the work of the great masters from the Renaissance, the 18th century and 19th century. Cox spent 20 years painting and restoring murals at the US Capitol...

Max Kuehne (1880-1968) was born in Germany in 1880 and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1894. In 1907 he began his formal art training in New York City, studying wi...

Famous for his attenuated, highly stylized horses, hounds and other animals, often executed in iron or ceramic, William Hunt Diederich was one o...

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

A very good 19th century American Classical Period / Empire Period scissor-cut silhouette by Auguste Edouart, depicting the full length figure of a prominent New York gentleman with spectacles in hand, gazing out the window from a partially hand-coloured parlour interior. Set within its original & highly figured bird's eye maple frame & burnished gilt fillet. Signed & dated lower left, 'Aug. Edouart, fecit 1845, 369 Broadway, New York'. The reverse referencing a family provenance purportedly associated with a collection having once belonged to a Civil War officer by the name of Nathan Hale...

Beautiful continuous line drawings by Jean Negulesco - Oscar award winning Hollywood director. Newly framed. 4 different variations available, priced individually: Black frame, sea foam green background, and black line drawing...

New York Café by Benny Andrews, A limited-edition lithograph ( 86/250), signed and numbered by the artist, and produced by Associated American Artists. Rendered in lithographic ink o...

Framed charcoal drawing by Jeff Dikio portrays a matador in a moment of introspection. The figure stands with his head bowed and one arm resting across...

This original, signed drawing by John Held, Jr. -- whose artistry helped to define the Jazz Age and enliven the pages of America's most sophisticated magazines -- depicts a tuxedoed ...