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"Edward 40 Hands", Hand drawn/painted figure on wheatpaste & collage street sign
"Edward 40 Hands", Hand drawn/painted figure on wheatpaste & collage street sign

"Edward 40 Hands", Hand drawn/painted figure on wheatpaste & collage street sign

By Sean 9 Lugo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Edward 40 Hands" is an original contemporary wall-hanging artwork by Sean 9 Lugo, known artistically for his murals and street art . The main figure displaying classic street wear c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Aquatint

Continuum pregnancy collage female figure, ochre earth tones time clocks, hands
Continuum pregnancy collage female figure, ochre earth tones time clocks, hands

Continuum pregnancy collage female figure, ochre earth tones time clocks, hands

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper paint charcoal collage Whether the subject matter is figuration or nature, Audrey Anastasi approaches all her subjects directly and unabashedly. In this work on paper, she co...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Fabric, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Female Nude Model (Back)
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Female Nude Model (Back)

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Female Nude Model (Back)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An early composite charcoal drawing by Haydon showing his exceptionally skilled and confident draftsmanship; completed during the Figure Study Class at the School of the Art Institu...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Reclining Nude - Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Female Figure Study
Reclining Nude - Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Female Figure Study

Reclining Nude - Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Female Figure Study

By Hubert Buel

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid century watercolor figure study, a lively depiction of a reclining nude woman by Bay Area Figurative Movement artist Hubert Buel (American, 1915-1984). Signed in the lower left c...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study of a Male Nude Model
A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study of a Male Nude Model

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study of a Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An early charcoal drawing by Haydon (a composite study of a seated male model accompanied with studies of male legs, knees and feet) showing his exceptional skill and confident draft...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Jewels, abstract collage, colorful black female figure gesture green earth tones

Jewels, abstract collage, colorful black female figure gesture green earth tones

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper paint charcoal collage These collages were created first in the presence of a live model, working quickly, in charcoal and pastel, and again, later, alone in the studio, furio...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Painting the Town Red urban narrative warm southwestern color female figure

Painting the Town Red urban narrative warm southwestern color female figure

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soft pastel on toned archival paper signed and dated bottom left. Surrealistic expressionist with humorous undertones ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Rain, mystery, collage, figure, dark color, night cave painting random stripes
Rain, mystery, collage, figure, dark color, night cave painting random stripes

Rain, mystery, collage, figure, dark color, night cave painting random stripes

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper paint charcoal collage Paper charcoal collage These collages were created first in the presence of a live model, working quickly, in charcoal and pastel, and again, later, alon...

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2010s Assemblage Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

An Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon
An Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon

An Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Dynamic, Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A striking, black & white figural studio ink drawing on paper depictin...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Study of Feet and a Figure Sketch, Red and Black Chalk, 17th Century

Study of Feet and a Figure Sketch, Red and Black Chalk, 17th Century

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Attributed to Jacob JORDAENS (Antwerp 1593–1678) Study of Feet and a Figure Sketch Red and black chalk on laid paper 25.9 × 18.4 cm (10¼ × 7¼ in.) Unsigned Minor losses, folds, an...

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17th Century Old Masters Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons
French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons

French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists pape...

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Late 20th Century French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pen

The Wine Merchant female figure with large black wine bottles vibrant color

The Wine Merchant female figure with large black wine bottles vibrant color

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soft pastel on toned sanded archival paper suitable for framing under glass. Signed by artist ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are rom...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Shady Lady seated female figure warm pastel autumn tones sunglass fashion

Shady Lady seated female figure warm pastel autumn tones sunglass fashion

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a soft pastel painting on tones sanded archival paper signed and dated by the artist. It is suitable for framing under glass to protect the pastel medium. The work is part of...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

A Fabulous 1945 Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Harold Haydon
A Fabulous 1945 Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Harold Haydon

A Fabulous 1945 Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

He also studied at the Art Institute of Chicago in the early 1930s. Haydon became a Professor of Art at the University of Chicago from 1944-1975 and later taught as an instructor a...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Sunflower Girl. Seated female figure with sunflower pots grey black and green to
Sunflower Girl. Seated female figure with sunflower pots grey black and green to

Sunflower Girl. Seated female figure with sunflower pots grey black and green to

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The dimensions this piece include frame and mat . The actual image size measures 19 x15 in. It is a mixed media on archival paper signed and dated by the artist on lower left hand co...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper

"Personaggio con fiore" by E. Wenk, 2020-22 - Watercolor and Marker, Figure
"Personaggio con fiore" by E. Wenk, 2020-22 - Watercolor and Marker, Figure

"Personaggio con fiore" by E. Wenk, 2020-22 - Watercolor and Marker, Figure

By Enzio Wenk

Located in Bresso, IT

Translated title: "Character with flower" Watercolor and marker on high-quality cotton paper, which is handmade in Italy. This is part of an album. It's been drawn in one go, with ...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Permanent Marker

"Natalia" sepia watercolor gesture painting of a nude female figure laying back
"Natalia" sepia watercolor gesture painting of a nude female figure laying back

"Natalia" sepia watercolor gesture painting of a nude female figure laying back

By Wendy Artin 1

Located in Edgartown, MA

On the front of the paper is "Natalia" the reclining nude figure but included on the back of the paper is another seated nude figure also in sepia toned watercolor. Wendy Artin is ...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Double-sided British Painting Bridge Figure Flyfishing In The Shallow Waters
Double-sided British Painting Bridge Figure Flyfishing In The Shallow Waters

Double-sided British Painting Bridge Figure Flyfishing In The Shallow Waters

By Frank Duffield

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) signed original watercolour painting on board, unframed size: 11 x 14.75 inches condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges as is normal...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Lighter than Air large monochromatic charcoal female figure w birds warm Grey
Lighter than Air large monochromatic charcoal female figure w birds warm Grey

Lighter than Air large monochromatic charcoal female figure w birds warm Grey

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large charcoal drawing on Grey archival paper signed and dated bottom left. An unusual departure for the artist who generally works in color. Suitable for framing under glass. The ...

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2010s Feminist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

A Very Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Nude Model
A Very Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Nude Model

A Very Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An early composite charcoal drawing by Haydon showing his exceptionally skilled and confident draftsmanship; completed during the Figure Study Class at the School of the Art Institu...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman
A Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman

A Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn, 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exquisite studio portrait study, charcoal on...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

"Poses en Mouvements" – Study of the Moving Figure, Pen and Sepia Ink on paper
"Poses en Mouvements" – Study of the Moving Figure, Pen and Sepia Ink on paper

"Poses en Mouvements" – Study of the Moving Figure, Pen and Sepia Ink on paper

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

As part of his ongoing exploration of the human form through Cubism, this study can stand alone as a finished work or complement a collection of modern figurative or Cubist art. Per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Frederick Henry Henshaw (1807-1891) - Watercolour, Figure in a Rural Landscape
Frederick Henry Henshaw (1807-1891) - Watercolour, Figure in a Rural Landscape

Frederick Henry Henshaw (1807-1891) - Watercolour, Figure in a Rural Landscape

By Frederick Henry Henshaw

Located in Corsham, GB

An exquisite watercolour with body colour, presented in a washline mount and gilt frame. Signed in the lower right by Frederick Henry Henshaw (1807-1891). Signed. On wove.

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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study Portrait Drawing of an African American Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study Portrait Drawing of an African American Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994).

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

"No One Cares", Hand drawn/painted bear figure on mixed media street sign
"No One Cares", Hand drawn/painted bear figure on mixed media street sign

"No One Cares", Hand drawn/painted bear figure on mixed media street sign

By Sean 9 Lugo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"No One Cares" is an original piece by Sean 9 Lugo "No One Cares" is an original contemporary wall-hanging artwork by Sean 9 Lugo, known artistically for his murals and street art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Aquatint

A Finely Drawn 1930s Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model- Shoulder & Arm
A Finely Drawn 1930s Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model- Shoulder & Arm

A Finely Drawn 1930s Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model- Shoulder & Arm

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An early charcoal drawing by Haydon showing his exceptional and skilled draftsmanship, completed during the Figure Study Class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago taught by...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

"Taylor Sitting" sepia watercolor gesture painting of a nude figure from behind
"Taylor Sitting" sepia watercolor gesture painting of a nude figure from behind

"Taylor Sitting" sepia watercolor gesture painting of a nude figure from behind

By Wendy Artin 1

Located in Edgartown, MA

Wendy Artin is an American contemporary artist who works primarily in watercolor and charcoal. Her work is figurative and classical and explores the timeless interaction of light and...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

A Finely Drawn, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model
A Finely Drawn, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

A Finely Drawn, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

He also studied at the Art Institute of Chicago in the early 1930s. Haydon became a Professor of Art at the University of Chicago from 1944-1975 and later taught as an instructor a...

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1950s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Female figure of 19th century - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.

Female figure of 19th century - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.

By Michela De Vito

Located in Roma, IT

Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a. Wonderful watercolour both for the drawing and for the fineness of the colours representing a woman in typical Italian costumes of XIX ...

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1820s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model
An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model

An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Alluring, Finely Drawn 1950s Mid-Century Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Ink on paper, dating from 1951. Artwork size: ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

"Elite Workers", Small-Scale Modern Figural Collage w Watercolor by Dick Crispo
"Elite Workers", Small-Scale Modern Figural Collage w Watercolor by Dick Crispo

"Elite Workers", Small-Scale Modern Figural Collage w Watercolor by Dick Crispo

By Dick Crispo

Located in Soquel, CA

Modern small-scale watercolor and collage, a mixed media composition featuring a modified photograph with colorful watercolor accents by Dick Crispo (American, b. 1945). Titled "Elit...

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Magazine Paper, Photographic Paper, Pen

A Fine 1946 Modern Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model Wearing a Suit
A Fine 1946 Modern Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model Wearing a Suit

A Fine 1946 Modern Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model Wearing a Suit

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

Artwork size: 18” x 12” (sheet), unframed, archivally matted to 24" x 18" (ready to frame). A double sided figure study drawing with a study of standing female model on reverse of ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Very Finely Drawn 1930s Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model (Torso Study)
A Very Finely Drawn 1930s Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model (Torso Study)

A Very Finely Drawn 1930s Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model (Torso Study)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An early charcoal drawing by Haydon showing his exceptional and skilled draftsmanship, completed during the Figure Study Class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago taught by...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Portrait of Nude Female Figure, Woman in Purple, Yellow & Blue by America Martin
Portrait of Nude Female Figure, Woman in Purple, Yellow & Blue by America Martin

Portrait of Nude Female Figure, Woman in Purple, Yellow & Blue by America Martin

By America Martin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

America Martin "Woman in Purple, Yellow & Blue" Pastel & Ink on Paper 40” x 26” AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angeles...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pastel

Studies of a kneeling female figure, an arm, a hand, and a head in profile
Studies of a kneeling female figure, an arm, a hand, and a head in profile

Studies of a kneeling female figure, an arm, a hand, and a head in profile

By Carlo Maratta (Ancona 1625 - Rome 1713)

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Studio of Carlo Maratti (or Maratta) Camerano 1625 – Rome 1713 Studies of a kneeling female figure, an arm, a hand, and a head in profile Red chalk on paper 43.4 x 26.6 cm Unsigne...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Hex Key Nude  seated female figure with birds perched on large shaped hex keys
Hex Key Nude  seated female figure with birds perched on large shaped hex keys

Hex Key Nude seated female figure with birds perched on large shaped hex keys

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soft pastel of seated nude on toned archival paper warm muted earth tones signed and dated on bottom left hand corner. . Suitable for framing under glass ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephe...

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2010s Post-Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper

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Figure Drawing Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of figure drawing art for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of figure drawing art may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of figure drawing art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, brown and white. Creating an object in our assortment of figure drawing art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Mila Akopova, Leo Guida, Rip Matteson, Jack Freeman and Katherine Filice are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paper, paint and ink — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small option in this array of figure drawing art measuring 1.97 high and 0.05 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 96.46 across to better suit those in the market for a large piece of figure drawing art.

How Much is a Figure Drawing Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of figure drawing art in our inventory may begin at $69 and can go as high as $106,885, while the average can fetch as much as $490.

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.

Questions About Figure Drawing Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often  human figures.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, drawing is a fine art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.