Chinese Ink Art
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Ink
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Ink
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1920s Modern Figurative Prints
Ink
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Ink
1870s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Ink, Watercolor
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Ink, Handmade Paper
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Ink, Handmade Paper
1950s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Ink, Watercolor
2010s Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Other Medium, Canvas
2010s Landscape Paintings
Acrylic, Other Medium, Canvas
2010s Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Other Medium, Canvas
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Paper, Ink, Pigment
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1950s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Ink
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Ink
1970s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1950s Figurative Prints
Ink
20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
1880s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Ink
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Paper, Ink
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Watercolor
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Ink, Handmade Paper
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Ink, Handmade Paper
1970s Contemporary More Prints
Ink
1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1970s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1910s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Ink
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Ink
1970s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Watercolor
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Ink
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Ink
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Finding the Right Drawings And Watercolor Paintings for You
Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and watercolor paintings to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.
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.
When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.
When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy. On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and watercolor paintings and find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.
- What is Chinese art called?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The most common Chinese scroll art is in the “shan shui” (山水) style ink painting. Literally translated as “Mountain and Water”, these paintings evoke dreamy landscapes.
- What is Chinese calligraphy art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese calligraphy is a supreme form of Chinese art. It is the stylized artistic way of writing Chinese characters, and is considered one of four most-sought after skills of ancient Chinese scholars. Shop a selection of Chinese calligraphy art pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese painting is known as guó huà, which translates to “national painting” or “native painting.” Traditionally, this style of art is created on paper or silk and uses calligraphy techniques as well as a brush dipped in pigment. Shop a collection of authentic guó huà art pieces from verified sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The red seal on Chinese art is a way of communicating information about the piece. Depending on the artwork, the seal may say who produced it or who originally owned it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Chinese art.
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