A Fine, Expressive 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely completed during the figure study classes at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
MB 824 (Double-Sided Figure Drawing of Handsome Nude Men by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Beard's mark-making in Conte crayon reinforces the dimensionality of the figure while adding an expressionistic and gestural quality to the drawing.
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
A Fine 1930s Modern Drawing of a Figure Study Sketch Class, Artists at Easels
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally well executed early 1930s charcoal drawing by Haydon highlighting his refined and skill and confident draftsmanship; completed during the Figure Study Class at the S...
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
Figure 172103, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
By Chris N Rohrbach
Located in Yardley, PA
Artwork by Chris N Rohrbach. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes ::...
Watercolor
$640Sale Price|20% Off
"Expulsion", Surreal, Figure, Fish, Mixed Media
Located in Franklin, MA
“Expulsion” by artist Mary Spencer is a 28 x 39.5 inch surreal mixed media work on paper. The artwork is signed and dated on the front and back. Mary Spencer’s works on paper invest...
Paper, Mixed Media
'Vestal Virgin', Danish Modernism, Art Deco Figural, Mythological, Neo-classical
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'F. Sedivy' for Franz Sedivy II (Danish, 1888-1973) and dated 1959. A dramatic figural painting of a young woman, shown naked and holding aloft an earthenware oil...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite
Figure 172103, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
By Chris N Rohrbach
Located in Yardley, PA
Artwork by Chris N Rohrbach. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes ::...
Watercolor
Figure Study
By Marcel Delmotte 1
Located in London, GB
Black and red chalk on paper, signed and dated (lower right), 31cm x 27cm (50cm x 45cm framed). Delmotte was a painter, draftsman, watercolourist and Belgian sculptor. A realist pa...
Paper, Chalk
Figure Study
By Marcel Delmotte 1
Located in London, GB
Black and red chalk on paper, signed and dated (lower right), 31cm x 27cm (50cm x 45cm framed). Delmotte was a painter, draftsman, watercolourist and Belgian sculptor. A realist pa...
Paper, Chalk
"Passing Over", Surreal, Figure, Fish, Mixed Media
Located in Franklin, MA
“Passing Over” by artist Mary Spencer is a 28 x 39.5 inch surreal mixed media work on paper. The artwork is signed and dated on the front and back. Mary Spencer’s works on paper inv...
Paper, Mixed Media
Contemporary Minimalist Art Deco Black White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Paths (Contemporary)' is an original drawing by the American artist Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic costume throug...
Paper, Charcoal
Modernist Abstract Nude Pastel Cyan Figure Study
By Louis Nadalini
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern abstracted nude figurative study on a bold cyan background by Louis Nadalini (American, 1927-1995), 1987. Signed and dated "L Nadalini 87" in the lower right. Unframed. Loui...
Paper, Pastel
$2,250
'Abstract Figural', Woman Artist, Art Institute of Chicago, San Bernardino
By Suzanne Gertz
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Sue Gertz' for Suzanne Gertz (American, 1938-2003) and created circa 1985. Suzanne Gertz first studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and, subsequently, at Bar...
Illustration Board, Felt Pen, Charcoal, Graphite
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Female Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"1950s French Female Fashion Rendition" is an original drawing by Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. In this drawing, the artist clearly features the strong shoulders and the nipped-in waist silho...
Paper, Charcoal
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Female Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Contemporary Fashion Rendition' is an original drawing by Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in a pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while nevertheless mainta...
Paper, Charcoal
1500s Fashion Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Male 1540s Fashion Rendition' is an original drawing by Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in a pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while nevertheless maintain...
Paper, Charcoal
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"1950s French Male Fashion Rendition" is an original drawing by Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in a pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while nevertheless m...
Paper, Charcoal
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Female Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'1920s Flapper Fashion Rendition' is an original drawing by the American artist Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic cos...
Paper, Charcoal
Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Female Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Lucille (1940s Female Bust Fashion Rendition)' is an original drawing by Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in a pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while neve...
Paper, Charcoal
1500 Fashion Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Female Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Female 1540s Fashion Rendition' is an original drawing by the American artist Jorge Ruiz-Martinez. The artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic cost...
Paper, Charcoal
Figure Study
By Paul Cadmus
Located in London, GB
Black and white chalk on paper Signed (upper right) 29cm × 24cm (45cm × 40cm framed) Cadmus was an American artist known for his satirical paintings, drawings, and prints of America...
Paper, Chalk
Original work by Yvon Taillandier - 1020 Provence - Figuration libre
By Yvon Taillandier
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice original work of Yvon Taillandier. The work of Yvon Taillandier is related to the free figuration, mixing image and language. His painting has an aesthetic closeness to th...
Paper
$328Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Watercolor Landscape Coastal Beach Scene with Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
“Coastal Scene with Figure" By Maurice Mazeilie (French) Watercolour on paper, unframed Size: 5 x 8.25 inches (Height x Width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good - There are no noticeable...
Watercolor
Nude Figure
By Roger Hilton
Located in Astoria, NY
Roger Hilton (British, 1911-1975), Nude Figure, Ballpoint Pen on Paper, apparently unsigned, cerused wood frame. Image: 10" H x 8" W; frame: 16.5" H x 14" W. Provenance: Jonathan Cla...
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
Figure Study
Located in London, GB
Coloured and black chalk on paper Stamp ‘NACHLASS Osmar Schindler 1867-1927’. 58cm x 36cm, (68cm x 48cm framed) Osmar Schindler was a German painter belonging to the Dresden Academ...
Paper, Chalk
"Figure Studies" Attributed to William Henry Pyne (1769-1843)
Located in Bristol, CT
Property from the Estate of Mary S.B. Braga Art Sz: 8"H x 5 7/8"W Frame Sz: 13"H x 10 3/4"W William Henry Pyne (1769 in London – 29 May 1843 in London) was an English writer, ill...
Watercolor
Figure Study
By Charles Haslewood Shannon
Located in London, GB
Red and black chalk on paper, with white highlights Initialed ‘CHS’ and dated (lower right) 27cm × 25cm (43cm × 39cm framed) Shannon studied at Lincoln School of Art and at Lambeth ...
Paper, Chalk
Seated Feminine Figure
By Reuven Rubin
Located in New York, NY
Seated Feminine Figure by Reuven Rubin (1893-1974) Pencil on paper 7 ½ x 7 ¾ inches unframed (19.05 x 19.685 cm) 14 x 14 inches framed (35.56 x 35.56 cm) Signed and dedicated on top...
Pencil
Many Figure Studies and Studies for Compositions with Groups
Located in New York, NY
Many Figure Studies and Studies for Compositions with Groups Black ink on paper 14 x 9.75 inches (35.6 x 24.8 cm) This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
Paper, Ink
'Figural', Carmel, California Post-Impressionist, Ruskin School of Art, Madrid
By Robert Moesle
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A large study of several people in action contrasted against a background of saffron yellow and cerulean blue. Signed lower right 'Moesle', painted circa 1975 and titled verso 'On ...
Watercolor, Illustration Board
'Reclining Nude', Glasgow School of Art, Dundee, Post-Impressionist Figural
By Sydney Horne Shepherd
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower center, 'Shepherd' for Sydney Horne Shepherd (British, 1909-1993) and painted circa 1960; accompanied by old exhibition label. A lyrical watercolor of a woman reclinin...
Paper, Watercolor
Original work by Yvon Taillandier - Couple de Capitipèdes - Figuration libre
By Yvon Taillandier
Located in PARIS, FR
Gouache and watercolor Very beautiful original work of Yvon Taillandier and his famous capitipedes ("capi" for head and "pède" for foot). Yvon Taillandier's work is related to free...
Paper
$437Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Abstract Sketch of a Seated Figure with Glasses
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The drawing is characterized by its loose, spontaneous lines that suggest the form and posture of the figure without relying on detailed rendering.
Ink
Nude Figure, Watercolor and Graphite on Paper by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) - Nude Figure. Medium: Watercolor and Graphite on Paper, signed in pencil, Size: 25 x 19.75 in. (63.5 x 50.17 cm)
Watercolor, Graphite
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Winged Figure
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Miami, FL
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) Title: Winged Figure Signed and dated 'Chadwick 68' (lower right) Pen, ink, watercolor and pencil on paper 19 1/8” x 25 3/8” (48.5 x 64.5 cm) Provenanc...
Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Figure 4
By Matthew Alfonso Durante
Located in Denver, CO
Crouching figure surrounded by pink flowers
Graphite
'Abstracted Figure', Sydney, Museum of Modern Art in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
STUDIES 1982-1984 Painting and Drawing Ateliers – National School of Fine Arts, Mexico City 1985-1986 Artistic Experimentation – Carrillo Hill Museum, Mexico City 1986 Metal Engrav...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
Figure A7
By Matt Kinney
Located in Hudson, NY
This new series of painting is an exciting transition for Kinney as he is best known for assemblage and sculpture. “Anim”, the Latin root word of animal, means life, soul or breath. ...
Sumi Ink, Rag Paper
Price Upon Request
Cubist Figure
By Miette Braive
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Belgian artist Miette Braive(1916-2000), was classically trained in Belgium, before moving to Paris to pursue her art career as first a student and then a contemporary of the French ...
Chinese Contemporary art by Li Qingyan - Lotus Pond Heron Figure
By Li Qingyan
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink & watercolor on rice paper, Framed 80 x 80 x 5 cm Li Qingyan is a female Chinese artist born in 1972 who lives and works in Beijing, China. Qingyan is a painter by profession. S...
Ink, Watercolor, Rice Paper
Standing Male Figure
By Keith Vaughan
Located in London, GB
Pen and ink on paper 19cm × 13cm (37.5cm × 30cm framed) Vaughan was a British artist, whose work is held in the collections of the Government Art Collection, National Galleries Scot...
Paper, Ink, Pen
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Figure 5
By Matthew Alfonso Durante
Located in Denver, CO
Figures crouches amid pink flowers
Graphite
Seated Male Figure Profile Watercolour Portrait Study Expressive Figure Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Seated male figure in profile, watercolour study (20th century) Watercolour on paper, unframed. Size: 14.75 x 12.25 inches (height x width) Unsigned. Condition: good vintage conditio...
Watercolor
A Fine, Modern 1930s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Seated Nude, Back)
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine, Modern 1930s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Seated Nude, Back) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).
Paper, Charcoal
A Boldly Drawn 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study, Reclining Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
An early ink drawing by Haydon demonstrating his exceptional artistic skill and confident draftsmanship; completed during the Figure Study Classes at the School of the Art Institute...
Paper, Ink
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study, Kneeling Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
An early graphite drawing by Haydon demonstrating his exceptional artistic skill and confident draftsmanship; completed during the Figure Study Classes at the School of the Art Inst...
Paper, Graphite
$270
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
An early charcoal drawing by Haydon demonstrating his exceptional skill and confident draftsmanship; completed during the Figure Study Classes at the School of the Art Institute of ...
Paper, Charcoal
$270
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
An early charcoal drawing by Haydon demonstrating his exceptional skill and confident draftsmanship; completed during the Figure Study Classes at the School of the Art Institute of ...
Paper, Charcoal
Handbag Twist single female figure with handbags humorous theme soft colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on toned archival sanded paper with border suitable for framing under glass. Signed and dated on bottom left hand corner
Pastel, Archival Paper
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.
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