Doris Metzler
1940s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Other Contemporary Art
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
1950s Contemporary Color Photography
Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Screen, Paper
Late 20th Century Monacan Modern Books
Metal
1960s Modern Color Photography
Giclée
1960s Modern Color Photography
Giclée
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia
Paper
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Other
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Expressionist Paintings
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Recent Sales
1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Watercolor
Finding the Right drawings-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.