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Watercolor Bullfight Painting - The Matador
Located in Houston, TX
dramatic ballet. That elegance is depicted in this painting, with special attention paid to the bull whose
Category

20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Solitary, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Victor Roschkov
Located in Yardley, PA
An interesting lone prominent dead tree dramatically present in the foreground of a country feild
Category

2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Traces of Tranquility, Painting, Watercolor on Canvas
By Gesa Reuter
Located in Yardley, PA
changing lights, dramatic skies and wind... and a lot of tranquility. This abstract painting shows many
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Pelican 1974 - Expressionist animal art watercolour/gouache bird painting
By Aubrey Williams
Located in London, GB
watercolour/gouache painting of a magnificent Pelican and painted in 1974. Williams has recently been
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1970s Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

House Crows 1976 - Expressionist animal art watercolour bird painting
By Aubrey Williams
Located in London, GB
This beautiful animal painting is by Aubrey Williams, Guyanese artist. It is a watercolour painting
Category

1970s Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Northern Cuillin - Isle of Skye Scottish Mountain Range Watercolour Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A fine c.1960 watercolour by James Ingham Riley depicting the Northern Cuillin mountain range on
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1960s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Ural Owl 1975 - Expressionist art animal watercolour gouache bird painting
By Aubrey Williams
Located in London, GB
This stunning vibrant animal painting is by Aubrey Williams, Guyanese artist. It is a watercolour
Category

1970s Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Dramatic Profiles in Multiples
By Colette Pettier
Located in Houston, TX
Dramatic mid-century etching of profiles layered over each other by French artist Collette Pettier
Category

1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Etching

Coire Lagan - Isle of Skye Scottish Mountain Range Watercolor Landscape Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A fine c.1960 watercolour by James Ingham Riley depicting Coire Lagan corrie in the Cuillin
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1960s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Blues Will Take You There, Painting, Watercolor on Canvas
By Gesa Reuter
Located in Yardley, PA
My first painting in 2020, part of a new series about the Baltic Sea and the special light and
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By James Presley
Located in Yardley, PA
capture a moody sky and dramatic atmosphere as depicted in the book by Daphne du Maurier and film of the
Category

2010s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
By Carmen Cicero
Located in Surfside, FL
1951. Cicero studied painting under Hans Hofmann and Robert Motherwell at Hunter College in 1953. He
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
By Carmen Cicero
Located in Surfside, FL
(now Kean University) from 1947 to 1951. Cicero studied painting under Hans Hofmann and Robert
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
By Carmen Cicero
Located in Surfside, FL
(now Kean University) from 1947 to 1951. Cicero studied painting under Hans Hofmann and Robert
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
By Carmen Cicero
Located in Surfside, FL
(now Kean University) from 1947 to 1951. Cicero studied painting under Hans Hofmann and Robert
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
By Carmen Cicero
Located in Surfside, FL
(now Kean University) from 1947 to 1951. Cicero studied painting under Hans Hofmann and Robert
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
By Carmen Cicero
Located in Surfside, FL
Jersey State Teachers College (now Kean University) from 1947 to 1951. Cicero studied painting under Hans
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

'Breaking Waves', National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
shoreline. A dramatic and animated work by this signature member of the American Watercolor Society and Vice
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

Les Andelys by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour and Ink on Paper Painting
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving, drawing and lithography. Rodo
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

John Fincher Stallions Watercolor
By John Fincher
Located in Larchmont, NY
John Fincher (American, b. 1941) Physical Activities, c. Late 20th Century Watercolor and collage
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Fiery Sky
By Murray Hantman
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Expressionist Subject: Landscape Medium: Watercolor Surface: Paper Country: United States
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Watercolor Landscape View From Nordingrå, 1916
Located in Stockholm, SE
France. He is best known for his landscape paintings of northern Sweden, which often feature dramatic
Category

1910s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Alpine Church
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic Alpine view depicting a red-roofed traditional church on a riverbank. A figure can be
Category

19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Wrestlers, monochromatic sports dramatic black and white
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monotype on paper Dramatic imagery from Tom Bennett’s series of black and white monotypes, blending
Category

2010s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Monotype

Burma Shave, monochromatic, dramatic monotype, multiple faces
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monotype on paper Dramatic imagery from Tom Bennett’s series of black and white monotypes, blending
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Monotype

"The Old Carriage" Large watercolor
Located in San Francisco, CA
-destination posters. He also authored a Walter Foster Art book, Dramatic Paintings from Familiar Scenes
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Night Rays, Abstract Expressionist Watercolor
By Murray Hantman
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Expressionist Subject: Landscape Medium: Watercolor Surface: Paper Country: United States
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Scandinavian Danish Modernist Abstract Watercolour, Akvarel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Scandinavian Modern abstract watercolour on paper by Hans Øllgaard. The work is signed in full and
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Funeral by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
production encompassed a wide range of media, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Ernest Savage (1910-1992) - Watercolour, Riomaggiori Cinque Terre
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour scene depicting the dramatic coastline of the Italian town Riomaggiore
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Sinking Of The Saratoga Watercolor By War Correspondent
Located in New Orleans, LA
War Correspondent American The Sinking of the Saratoga This compelling watercolor captures the
Category

20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Lusitano #1, monochromatic horse black and white, dramatic
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monotype on fine printmaking paper made with oil based etching inks and oil paint. One of a recent series of horse images reflecting my interest in the movement and symbolism of the ...
Category

2010s Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Monotype

"Turbulence", abstract, watercolor, yellows, reds, browns, mixed media, painting
By Sarah Alexander
Located in Natick, MA
Sarah Alexander's "Turbulence", a dramatic abstract 30 x 40 inch watercolor, ink, and charcoal
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - Visp Valley, Switzerland
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic landscape study of a Swiss landscape. Snow topped mountains are visible in the distance
Category

19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Alençon by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Landscape watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
production encompassed a wide range of media, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood
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Early 1900s Fauvist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Late 19th Century Watercolour - Garynahine, Isle of Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic mountain view near the settlement of Garynahine on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Unsigned
Category

19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Rocky California Seascape in Watercolor on Paper
By Paul Dougherty
Located in Soquel, CA
Rocky California Seascape in Watercolor on Paper Dramatic coastal landscape by notable artist Paul
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

William Westhofen (1842-1925) - Framed Watercolour, Sunset near Swellendam
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric watercolour painting by armature artist and civil engineer, William Westhofen. The
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Les Élégantes by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
encompassed a wide range of media, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Place Dauphine by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving, drawing and lithography. Rodo
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Sleepwalking monochromatic, mysterious interior black/white w dramatic windows
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monotype on paper Dramatic imagery from Tom Bennett’s series of black and white monotypes, blending
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Monotype, Paper

Les Danseuses by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving, drawing and lithography. Rodo
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour - At the Cliffs Edge
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful continental school portrait in watercolours, depicting an elegant female seated in a
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Early 19th Century Watercolour - Saint George And The Dragon
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th Century watercolour depiction of the dramatic slaying of the dragon by Saint George
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Landscape with Haystacks by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, circuses and cabarets compelling subjects for his work and changed dramatically the style of his painting
Category

Early 1900s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Étang de Cernay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
artistic production encompassed a wide range of media, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Paper, Watercolor

Canal Nocturne - British art Victorian watercolour horse barges moonlight
By Arthur Hopkins
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian nocturne watercolour by Arthur Hopkins which dates to circa 1890. In
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19th Century Victorian Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Patric Stevenson PPRUA (1909-1983) - 20th Century Watercolour, Seascape
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming gouache and watercolour painting by the listed British artist Patric Stevenson PPRUA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Moissonneurs à Blarimon by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving, drawing and lithography. Rodo
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Back from India by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving, drawing and lithography. Rodo
Category

1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Julius Rosenbaum (1879-1956) - 1935 Watercolour, Morning Street Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming and delicate early 20th Century watercolour with pastel detailing by the artist Julius
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Big Sur Coast Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
By Paul Dougherty
Located in Soquel, CA
Big Sur Coast Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Serene coastal landscape by notable artist Paul
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"The Dance, " Watercolor Fiesta Scene signed by Ernesto Gutierrez
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Dance" is an original watercolor painting by Ernesto Gutierrez. The artist signed and dated
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Rare 19th Century Watercolor and Platinotype -- Coming Home
By Edward Lamson Henry
Located in Soquel, CA
19.50"W. A fully painted watercolor painting of a serene setting in the 1860s. Henry created other
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Late 19th Century Hudson River School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Platinum, Paper, Watercolor

La Roche Posay by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Landscape watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, circuses and cabarets compelling subjects for his work and changed dramatically the style of his painting
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Follower of Albert L. Burroughs (1881-1916) - Watercolour, The Conspirators
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic 17th century gene scene in watercolours, caught in the manner of British artist Albert
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Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Charles Culver Landscape Winter Road Watercolor Signed & Dated
Located in Detroit, MI
, an American realist modern art movement that included paintings, murals, lithographs, and
Category

1940s Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Les Andelys by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro - Landscape watercolour
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving, drawing and lithography. Rodo
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Decorative Squirrel Design, Pencil and Watercolour on Paper
By Georges Manzana Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961) Pencil and watercolour on paper 45.4 x 32.4 cm (17 ⁷/₈ x 12 ³/₄
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1920s Art Deco Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Watercolor, Paper

John Shapland (1865-1929) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Mountain Range
By John Shapland
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic mountain landscape with sheep grazing in the foreground. Presented in a blue mount with
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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Surely you’ll find the exact dramatic watercolor painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 2 Modern versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect dramatic watercolor painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a dramatic watercolor painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, beige and more. There have been many interesting dramatic watercolor painting examples over the years, but those made by Tom Bennett, Agnes Murray, Colette Pettier and Rolph Scarlett are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paper, archival paper and monotype — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Dramatic Watercolor Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a dramatic watercolor painting in our inventory may begin at $300 and can go as high as $1,400, while the average can fetch as much as $300.
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