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Grimace - China Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Grimace is a beautiful brown and black China ink drawing and watercolor on wire rod paper, made by
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
H 11.82 in W 10.32 in D 0.04 in
19th Century Watercolour - Artist's Self Portrait
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour self portrait. The artist seems to take inspiration from the self portraits
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
1844 Watercolour - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate portrait of a gentleman in a red velvet waistcoat smoking a cigar. The artist has
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Denis Auguste Raffet (1804-1860) Studies of characters, drawing and watercolor
By Denis Auguste Marie Raffet
Located in Paris, FR
Denis Auguste Raffet (1804-1860)
Studies of characters
Black pencil and watercolor on paper
18.5 x
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1850s Romantic Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of Jane
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful 19th century portrait of a young woman with her sewing basket. Inscribed by a later
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Regency portrait drawing of Lady Nugent
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
, The Royal Academy, 1810, no.446.
Pencil, stump and watercolour, heightened with touches of white
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
William Drummond, Portrait Of Two Sisters, Watercolour
By William Drummond (artist)
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful portrait by British artist William Drummond (act.1800-1860) depicts two sisters
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19th Century English School Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Spanish Nobleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour portrait painted in the Grand Manner depicting a well-dressed Spanish nobleman
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
William Moore, Portrait Of A Lady, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This exquisite portrait by British artist William Moore (1790-1851) depicts a young lady wearing a
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19th Century English School Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
William Moore, Portrait Of A Lady, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This exquisite portrait by British artist William Moore (1790-1851) depicts a young lady wearing a
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Early 19th Century English School Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Louis Gallait (1810-1887) Portrait of a Gentleman, watercolor and gouache
By Louis Gallait
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Gallait (1810-1887)
Portrait of a Gentleman,
Watercolor and gouache on paper, square white
Category
1850s Romantic Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
William Moore, Portrait Of A Boy, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine portrait by British artist William Moore (1790-1851) depicts a young man holding a book
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19th Century English School Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper, Watercolor
Portrait of Marie - 19th Century Watercolour, Full Length Portrait - Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A full length portrait of Marie Duhem by her husband Henri. Watercolour on paper circa 1910. Signed
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Antique French Watercolor Portrait - Profile of Elegance (Woman)
Located in Houston, TX
Graceful watercolor portrait of an elegant auburn haired female in profile, 1912. Signed "Laure
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1910s Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
c.1865 Watercolour - Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Price
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour study of a young girl named to the reverse as Mary Elizabeth Price (1858
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait Of Mrs Powell
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautifully executed, Regency era portrait of an older woman in a lace mob cap. She is sporting
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
George MacKenzie - 1892 Watercolour, Portrait of a Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful three-quarter length portrait depicting a girl in winter attire. She wear a flamboyant
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Late 19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Robed Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depicting a Chinese gentleman in fine robes. He holds his hands to his chest and looks to the distance. Inscribed and stamped with a red character mark to the lower left. ...
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Regency portrait drawing of Arabella Graham-Clarke
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
, no. 17.
Pencil, stump and watercolour
Framed dimensions: 18.50 x 15.63 inches
This characterful
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Frederick Cruickshank (Attributed), Portrait Of A Family, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful mid-19th-century group portrait by British artist Frederick Cruickshank (1800-1868
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19th Century English School Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Scholarly Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A detailed graphite and watercolour portrait of a 19th century gentleman, seated at a writing desk
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
After Rubens (1577-1640) - 19th Century Watercolour, Self Portrait
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour copy of the famous original oil self portrait by Peter Paul Rubens, painted in
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Edward Ridley, 1920s Portrait Of A Woman, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This stylish 1920s portrait by English artist Edward Ridley (1883-1946) depicts a woman wearing a
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Board, Watercolor
Portrait of a Girl in Profile, Watercolour Painting, 1884
Located in London, GB
Watercolour on paper, signed and dated 1884 top left
Image size: 11 x 8 3/4 inches (28 x 22.25 cm
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1880s Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Framed Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of John Harrington
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking watercolour portrait of young John Harrington in a fine black jacket with white linen
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Colorful Watercolor Portrait of Seated Female in White Shirt and Striped Hat
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful watercolor portrait of seated female in a white shirt and striped hat by Mexican artist
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Late 19th Century Abstract Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pen
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 2 in
W. T. Bracewell - Framed 1855 Watercolour, Portrait in Tartan
Located in Corsham, GB
A full length and highly detailed watercolour portrait of a child wearing traditional tartan
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in
Early 19th Century Regency Watercolour - Portrait of Three Siblings
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine watercolour portrait of a child and two infants, sitting on a velvet chair and cushion
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Hannah H. Kent - 1869 Watercolour, Portrait of a Matriarch
By Hannah H. Kent
Located in Corsham, GB
A watercolour and pastel portrait of a matriarchal woman. Presented glazed in a blue mount and a
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Young Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate portrait miniature of a Victorian girl wearing a puffed blouse and beaded red necklace
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of Hon Robert Ward
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour study of Hon Robert Ward who fought in the The Peninsular War in the early 19th
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 14.97 in W 11.82 in
Late 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine watercolour study of a Victorian gentleman with a large beard. The artist has
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Hope James Stewart (1816-1881) - 1847 Watercolour, Portrait of a Lady and Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine portrait study of an elegant woman with a loyal border collie by her side. The artist
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in
C. Ondano - 1907 Watercolour, portrait of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
wooden frame with black lining. Part of a pair of portraits of the same man. On paper.
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Farm Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mid 19th Century, English School watercolours, depicting a farm girl collecting corn. The
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
French school circa 1840, Portrait of a Lady, watercolor
Located in Paris, FR
French school circa 1840
Portrait of a Lady
watercolor on Bristol paper
25.5 x 20 cm oval
in quite
Category
1840s Old Masters Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
English School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oval portrait of an Victorian lady wearing a black and gold gown with red hair and pearls
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Late 19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed Early 20th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Young Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine early 20th century watercolour portrait of a young girl wearing a delicate yellow dress and
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Early 19th Century Watercolour - Miniature Portrait of a Victorian Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 19th Century miniature portrait of a kindly looking gentleman in a smart black
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
George Dodgson Tomlinson after Titian - c.1836 Watercolour, Self-Portrait
Located in Corsham, GB
This accomplished watercolour study depicts Titian's self-portrait, showing the artist at around 70
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
"Original Joseph Stella Drawing" - 20th Century Portrait Pencil Drawing
By Joseph Stella
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pencil sketch by famed American Modernist Joseph Stella, who burst on to the American scene at the epochal Armory Show of 1913 and whose work is today in the collections of every m...
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Portrait of woman - Watercolor by R. Moretti - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of woman is an artwork realzied by R. Moretti in the early of 20th Century.
Watercolor
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 23.23 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Portrait - Original Drawing In Pen - 1850s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait 1850's is an original drawing in pen on paper, realized by an unwkown artist named Bruant
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1850s Modern Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
Charles Frederick Buckley (1812-1869) - Watercolour, Portrait of a Musician
By Charles Frederick Buckley
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine study of poet-musician Blondel (inscribed to the lower right). laid to backing paper measuring 27.5 x 22cm. Signed. On wove.
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
No Reserve
H 6.5 in W 5.75 in
Smoking Man - Portrait of a Young Gentleman Antique English Watercolor Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Fine 1930's English watercolor portrait of a smartly dressed young gentleman smoking a cigarette
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
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H 16.54 in W 13 in
Frédéric Millet (1786-1859) Portrait of a gentleman, 1849 watercolor signed
Located in Paris, FR
Watercolor on paper
36 x 27,5 cm
framed : 44 x 35 cm
Frédéric Millet is rightly renowned for his portraits
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1840s Romantic Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Gertrude Demain Hammond (1862-1953) - Watercolour, Portrait of a Young Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A softly rendered watercolour portrait of a your girl by British painter and illustrator Gertrude
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress - 18th Century Watercolour
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
John Downman
1750-1824
Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress
Pencil, stump and watercolour
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18th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Antonio Enrico Fiorentino (1894-1962) - Watercolour, Portrait of an Elderly Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine early 20th century watercolour of an elderly woman. She wears a bright headscarf and striped
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Attributed To Isidore Pils (1813-1875) Portrait Of Young Man, Watercolor
By Isidore Alexandre Augustin Pils
Located in Paris, FR
Attributed to Isidore Pils (1813-1875)
Portrait of young man
Watercolor on paper, mounted on
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1860s Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
French School 19th Century, Portrait of a dandy, watercolor on paper
Located in Paris, FR
French School 19th Century,
Portrait of a dandy,
watercolor on paper
19 x 13 cm
Signed (?) with
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1880s Romantic Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Watercolour - Mother and Daughter
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour study depicting a mother seated in an armchair with her daughter to her side
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19th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Portrait of a Young Girl with Golden Locks - British Victorian exhib watercolour
Located in London, GB
This beautiful exhibited Pre-Raphaelite detailed British Victorian watercolour portrait is by noted
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19th Century Victorian Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Portrait in Venice Drawing
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bit of a mystery scholarly sanguine drawing. Very well executed portrait of a Lady dated either
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Early 1900s Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Conté
French Impressionist Portrait Drawing, 'The Art Lesson'
Located in Cotignac, FR
Pencil study portrait drawing of a child painting at an easel by French artist Charles-Jean Agard
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Handmade Paper
H 16.54 in W 13 in D 0.6 in
Kurt Haase Jastrow (1885-1958) - 1916 Watercolour, Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Corsham, GB
This captivating watercolour portrait depicts a young man with a haunting stare. The artist
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Portrait - Original Pencil Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by Anonymous French Artist
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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 27.17 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in
Portrait of a Lady - Roaring twenties art female portrait chalk drawing
By Count Mario Grixoni
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful sanguine chalk drawing portrait of a young woman, by Count Mario Grixoni, dated
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1920s Art Deco Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Late 19th-Century British School, Portrait Study Of A Woman, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century British portrait study depicts a lady wearing a black hat with a veil. It’s
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Late 19th Century English School Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Portrait of Young Girl Victorian British Pre-Raphaelite portrait pencil drawing
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian pencil drawing dates to around 1890 and is by an unknown hand. It is a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Carbon Pencil
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Find a variety of antique portrait drawings and watercolors available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Modern, Old Masters or Expressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique portrait drawings and watercolors available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes beige, brown, gray, white and more. Michela De Vito, Henry George Moon, Giovanni (Nino) Costa, Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille and Henri Jules Jean Geoffroy took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, watercolor and pencil. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small antique portrait drawings and watercolors measuring 0.1 inches across are available.
How Much are Antique Portrait Drawings and Watercolors?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — antique portrait drawings and watercolors in our inventory begin at $14 and can go as high as $388,500, while the average can fetch as much as $692.
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Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art.
The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.
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