What is the Memphis Group?

The Memphis Group was an art and design collective formed in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass. The group debuted in 1981 and continued working together until 1987, producing furniture, decorative objects and textiles. Shop a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

Who was in the Memphis Group?

Numerous artists and designers were in the Memphis Group. Ettore Sottsass founded the collective and served as its leader. Other members included Aldo Cibic, Andrea Branzi, Javier Mariscal, Martine Bedin, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Michael Graves, Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Peter Shire and Shiro Kuramata. You'll find a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

Why was the Memphis Group created?

The Memphis Group was created by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass to bring together artists and designers with similar visions. He hoped to combine the ideas of all the members and create single furniture and decorative object designs under one name. You'll find a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What is the Memphis Group famous for?

The Memphis Group is famous for creating the most radical and attention-getting designs of the postmodern period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. Its story begins in 1980, when Ettore Sottsass, then a beacon of Italian postmodernism, tapped a coterie of younger designers to develop a collection for the upcoming Milan Furniture Fair. Their mission was to boldly reject the stark minimalism of the 1970s and shatter the rules of form and function. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn't be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan's 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. The group remained active until the 1990s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture and decorative objects.

Who founded the Memphis Group?

The Italian designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in 1980 to fulfill his vision of having a team of like-minded designers collaborating to produce unique furniture and decorative objects. In 1981, the group held their first exhibition and continued to design together until 1987. You'll find a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What did the Memphis Group design?

The Memphis Group designed a wide variety of items from 1980 to 1987 when the collective was active. Their designs included furniture and textiles as well as decorative objects made out of ceramics, metal and glass. Shop a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

When was the Memphis Group founded?

The Memphis Group formed in 1980 when Italian designer Ettore Sottsass invited fellow artists and designers to band together and create a collective. In 1981, the group debuted with a show in Milan, Italy, and continued to collaborate until disbanding in 1987. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What is a group of paintings called?

A group of paintings is called a gallery. While the term gallery is used in the sense of place for displaying art, a gallery can also refer to a collection of paintings, sculptures or other types of art. It’s worth noting that there are other types of groups of paintings that pertain to a given artist’s intention.Paintings that are made of more than one part are called polyptychs. Diptychs and triptychs are types of polyptychs. A painting made up of two panels is called a diptych , while a triptych refers to a work that consists of three panels. In some cases, a diptych or a triptych might comprise a single scene. Alternatively, the multiple panels might not depict a single scene at all but may be connected in some other sense.A series refers to a group of paintings, sculptures, prints or some other kind of art in which the individual pieces are similar and related according to medium, subject matter and/or some other characteristic.If you’re working on arranging wall art in your home, a good option would be to create a grouping of pieces, and a spacious wall allows you to spread them out. Smaller areas, like those between windows and doors, are the perfect places to display your more petite pieces. These can also be deployed in a cluster as a gallery wall .Find paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

What do I call a group of jewelry?

You can call a group of matching jewelry a parure. The term means "set" in French. Contents of parures vary and may include earrings, brooches, bracelets and necklaces with matching precious stones and metals. Find a selection of parure jewelry sets on 1stDibs.

What drawings did Picasso draw?

Picasso was so prolific that it's impossible to list all of the drawings that he drew. The Spanish artist produced thousands of drawings over the course of his life. Some of his most well-known line drawings depict animals. Examples include Dog, Penguin, Camel and Dove of Peace. Explore a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

What kind of style did the Memphis Group have?

The Memphis Group had an eclectic style created by combining the creativity of numerous artists and designers. Its furniture, textiles and decorative aspects blend elements of Pop Art and Art Deco design. Shop a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What is the most famous Group of Seven painting?

The most famous Group of Seven painting is open to debate. Although he died before it was formed, Tom Thomson is often cited as among the most well-known artists associated with the group. His most famous works are his depictions of pine trees, such as The West Wind and The Jack Pine. Other notable paintings made by members of the Canadian art group include The Red Maple by A. Y. Jackson, The Supply Boat by J. E. H. MacDonald, Woodland Tapestry, Algoma by Franz Johnston, For What? by Frederick Varley, North Shore Lake Superior by Lawren Harris and The Nickel Belt by Franklin Carmichael. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.

How did the Memphis Group get its name?

The Memphis Group got its name from the Bob Dylan song "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again." During the group's first meeting led by Italian designer Ettore Sottsas the song was on repeat, and the gathered artists and designers drew inspiration from the title. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.

When did the Memphis Group debut their designs?

The Memphis Group debuted their designs in 1981 with an exhibition at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in Milan, Italy. Although many people criticized their designs at the time, the design group developed a cult following that boasted famous creatives like fashion designer Karl Lagerfield and musician David Bowie. Shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

What group of artists included Barbara Hepworth?

The group of artists that included Barbara Hepworth was called Unit One. Paul Nash formed the group in 1933 in hopes of bringing together creative minds to promote a modern approach to architecture, art and design. In addition to Nash and Hepworth, the group included John Armstrong, John Bigge, Edward Burra, Wells Coates, Henry Moore, Colin Lucas, Ben Nicholson and Edward Wadsworth. Shop a variety of Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.

What is a drawing box?

A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.

What did Giacometti draw?

During the course of his life, Giacometti drew many things. However, the human form was the most common subject for his drawings. The Swiss artist is particularly well known for his drawings depicting figures in various poses and positions, themes also used in his sculptures. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Alberto Giacometti art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

What is a draw leaf table?

A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.

Who created realistic drawing?

It's really not possible to say who created realistic drawing — drawing techniques developed slowly over centuries. Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Italian and Northern Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer were interested in drawing subjects as realistically as possible, and 17th-century Dutch artists pushed realistic art further. Realism emerged in France in the 19th century as an art movement through artists like Honoré Daumier, who sought to depict and comment upon everyday life through their work. Explore a selection of Realist art on 1stDibs.

Are Picasso drawings valuable?

Yes, some Picasso drawings are valuable. In terms of auction sales, Picasso is the top-grossing artist of all time. However, his paintings often sell for considerably more than his drawings, largely due to the fact that the prolific artist produced tens of thousands of sketches during his life. Generally, the subject matter, date and condition of a Picasso drawing will determine how much it is worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can give you an estimated value for a particular work. Find a collection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

Group Of Drawings

Artist At The Village

Paintings Of Old Man And The Sea

Workers Posters

Sheaves Of Wheat

Jaanika PeernaThaw 14 (Abstract drawing), 2017

$5,256

Thaw 14 (Abstract drawing)

By Jaanika Peerna

Located in London, GB

Thaw Series is a group of drawings where the artist continues her work touching upon environmental matters.

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Plastic, Color Pencil, Graphite

Marc BasemanStanding figure, 1992 Ballpoint Ink Drawing on an Envelope (Phone Bill), 1992

$650

Standing figure, 1992 Ballpoint Ink Drawing on an Envelope (Phone Bill)

By Marc Baseman

Located in Surfside, FL

Marc Baseman has Exhibited with these artists: Larry Bell, Lynda Benglis, Vija Celmins, Ronald Davis, Wes Mills, Lee Mullican, Ken Price Mateo Romero, Fritz Scholder and Charles Str...

Category

1990s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink

John Hamilton MortimerEighteenth century Old Master drawing - St Jerome, c.1763

$10,781

Eighteenth century Old Master drawing - St Jerome

By John Hamilton Mortimer

Located in London, GB

This sheet belongs to a small group of drawings Mortimer made of saints, including a grand study of the penitent Magdalen at Princeton.

Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Arthur Burdett FrostSet of 6 Golf Drawings and Page titled "He Got Madder and Madder and Madder", c. 1900

$16,500

Set of 6 Golf Drawings and Page titled "He Got Madder and Madder and Madder"

By Arthur Burdett Frost

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This charming and historically rich group of drawings, titled He Got Madder and Madder and Madder, is a complete narrative golf series by renowned American illustrator A.

Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

J.K ChillarA group of dancer friends, Drawing, Pen & Ink on Paper, 2010

$529

A group of dancer friends, Drawing, Pen & Ink on Paper

By J.K Chillar

Located in Yardley, PA

beautiful dancers :: Drawing :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signature L...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pen

J.K ChillarGroup of Dancers, Drawing, Pen & Ink on Paper, 2010

$319

Group of Dancers, Drawing, Pen & Ink on Paper

By J.K Chillar

Located in Yardley, PA

Dancing girls :: Drawing :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Location:...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Group of Figures - Original Pencil Drawing - 20th Century, 20th Century

$257

Group of Figures - Original Pencil Drawing - 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

"Group of Figures" is an original drawing on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century .

Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Ross BlecknerRoss Bleckner Group of 3 Figure Drawings (attrb.), c. 20th century

$6,500

Ross Bleckner Group of 3 Figure Drawings (attrb.)

By Ross Bleckner

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949) Group of 3 Double Sided Drawings Watercolor and graphite on paper Largest: 24 x 18 in.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Graphite, Paper

Ross BlecknerGroup of 3 Figure Drawings by Ross Bleckner (attrb.), c. 20th century

$6,500

Group of 3 Figure Drawings by Ross Bleckner (attrb.)

By Ross Bleckner

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949) Group of 3 Double Sided Drawings Watercolor and graphite on paper Largest: 24 x 18 in.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Ross BlecknerGroup of 3 Figure Drawings by Attributed to Ross Bleckner, c. 20th century

$6,500

Group of 3 Figure Drawings by Attributed to Ross Bleckner

By Ross Bleckner

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949) Group of 3 Double Sided Drawings Watercolor and graphite on paper All approx. 24 x 18 in.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Ross BlecknerRoss Bleckner Group of 3 Double Sided Figure Drawings (attrb.), c. 20th century

$6,500

Ross Bleckner Group of 3 Double Sided Figure Drawings (attrb.)

By Ross Bleckner

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to: Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949) Group of 3 Double Sided Drawings Watercolor and graphite on paper Largest: 24 x 18 in.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Ernest RouartGroup of Female Nudes - Original Pencil Drawing by Ernest Rouart - 1890s, 1890s

$268

Group of Female Nudes - Original Pencil Drawing by Ernest Rouart - 1890s

By Ernest Rouart

Located in Roma, IT

Group of Female Nudes is an original pencil drawing on paper realized by Ernest Rouart by the turn of the XX century.

Category

1890s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Edmund Dulac Early 20th Century French crayon drawing of a group of young people

$1,239

Early 20th Century French crayon drawing of a group of young people

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Edmund Dulac (French, 1882 – 1953) A welcome refreshment Black crayon with a touch of white chalk Signed ‘E Dulac’ (upper right) 8.7/8 x 11 in. (22.5 x 28 cm.)

Category

20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Crayon

Ross BlecknerGroup of 3 Double Sided Figure Drawings by Ross Bleckner (attrb.), c. 20th century

$6,500

Group of 3 Double Sided Figure Drawings by Ross Bleckner (attrb.)

By Ross Bleckner

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949) Group of 3 Double Sided Drawings Ink and graphite on paper Largest: 23 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Sven BerlinModern British artist, Sven Berlin, part of the St. Ives group 'donkey' drawing, 1986

$1,617

Modern British artist, Sven Berlin, part of the St. Ives group 'donkey' drawing

By Sven Berlin

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

In London, Berlin was a founding member of the Crypt Group along with Peter Lanyon and John Wells, also members of the St Ives artistic group.

Category

20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Pere Pruna y OceransFour 1945 Female Nude Ink Drawings Catalan School École de Paris Style, 1945

$607Sale Price|20% Off

Four 1945 Female Nude Ink Drawings Catalan School École de Paris Style

By Pere Pruna y Ocerans

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

ARTISTIC CONTEXT / INSPIRATION Comparable in spirit to works by: Pablo Picasso (neoclassical period) Aristide Maillol André Derain Marie Laurencin Apel·les Fenosa These artists sh...

Category

1940s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Collection of Rare Italian Renaissance Drawings 16th Century Studies

$12,550 / set

Collection of Rare Italian Renaissance Drawings 16th Century Studies

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and fascinating group of three drawings, beautifully presented together in modern frames with UV-protective glass and surrounded by high-quality black pasteboard mounts.

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Drawings

Materials

Paper

Group of Three Works on Paper by Jose Luis Cuevas, framed

$8,500 / set

Group of Three Works on Paper by Jose Luis Cuevas, framed

By José Luis Cuevas

Located in Atlanta, GA

A suite of three ink drawing on paper with writings in Spanish by Mexican artist Jose Luis Cuevas, one of the leading modern artists to break away from the Muralists movement in Mexi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Drawing of an Officer of the French Army

$1,850

Early 19th Century Drawing of an Officer of the French Army

Located in Hudson, NY

This group consisted of drawings that ranged through officers in the army, Generals, Clergy and even Josephine before their crowning as monarchs of France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Drawings

Materials

Paper, Pencil

A Group of twelve Courtiers, 1890's

$17,520

A Group of twelve Courtiers

Located in London, London

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. Group of 12 Courtiers. Mid to late nineteenth century. 12 hand painted water-colours on pith paper, pale blue silk borders, a few minor...

Category

Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Rice Paper

Group of Three Framed Antique Watercolors of Birds, Circa 1833 & 1845

$14,300

Group of Three Framed Antique Watercolors of Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty group of three 19th Century watercolors on paper of exotic birds including parrots and a toucan executed in a naturalist style, signed E A Roper, dated 1833 to 1845 and present...

Category

19th Century Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Henry FuseliDrawing of a captive woman, Circa 1781

$29,649

Drawing of a captive woman

By Henry Fuseli

Located in London, GB

Lawrence’s large group of Fuseli drawings were then acquired by Susan, Countess of Guildford (1771-1837).

Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Peter MaxHomage to Picasso, Group of 4 Pater Max Lithographs, 1991-1993

$7,500

Homage to Picasso, Group of 4 Pater Max Lithographs

By Peter Max

Located in Palm Desert, CA

These lithographs are from the series entitled, "Homage to Picasso" by Peter Max. The collection entails 4 etchings of nude scenes on woven paper. They are in a 1" custom frame and e...

Category

1990s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Adonna KhareChimp with Castles, 2019

$3,000

Chimp with Castles

By Adonna Khare

Located in Bozeman, MT

The result is a group of drawings where the animals coexist in a world beyond ours, and are inexplicably tied together, often not by choice.”

Category

2010s Photorealist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Carbon Pencil

Louis ValtatTwo Drawings, Circa 1910

$1,250

Two Drawings

By Louis Valtat

Located in New York, NY

Group of two drawings. "Femme assise sur une Chaise," circa 1910.

Category

1910s Fauvist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Alfred JuergensKutschen (carriages); Group of four designs for hansom cabs., 1940

$800

Kutschen (carriages); Group of four designs for hansom cabs.

By Alfred Juergens

Located in Middletown, NY

Four pencil drawings, each with hand coloring in watercolor, each 6 3/4 x 10 inches (sheet) (172 x 254 mm), full margins. Each with inscriptions and notations by the artist in the up...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Handmade Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

John Northcote Nash CBE RAJohn Northcote Nash, British, 20th Century 'A group of beech trees', signed

$12,668

John Northcote Nash, British, 20th Century 'A group of beech trees', signed

By John Northcote Nash CBE RA

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

John Northcote Nash CBE RA (British, 1893–1977) A Group of Beech Trees Pencil and watercolour on paper Signed John Nash (lower left); inscribed ‘group of beech trees’ on the reverse ...

Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

William Black 2Modern British, St. Ives group William Black watercolour of three boats, 1968

$876

Modern British, St. Ives group William Black watercolour of three boats

By William Black 2

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

William Black (British, fl.66-69) Three boats Watercolour and ink pen Inscribed with title, signed and dated `Three Boats William Black 68’ (lower edge) 8 x 5.3/4 in. (20.3 x 14.7 cm...

Category

20th Century Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Giovanni Battista VanniPortrait study of a female head, gazing downwards

$5,053

Portrait study of a female head, gazing downwards

Located in Henley-on-Thames, England

A similar technique can be seen in a group of drawings by Vanni belonging to the collection of Albert Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Teschen.

Category

1620s Baroque Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Gabriel GuèrinGroup of Women - Original Pencil on Paper by Gabriel Guèrin - 20th Century, 20th Century

$292

Group of Women - Original Pencil on Paper by Gabriel Guèrin - 20th Century

By Gabriel Guèrin

Located in Roma, IT

"Group of Women" is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by Gabriel Guèrin.

Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Stephen BassoVelvet Ensemble group of female performers hot red and soft yellow color, 2025

$1,650

Velvet Ensemble group of female performers hot red and soft yellow color

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soft pastel on red toned paper signed and dated on bottom left. Part of a series of music themes by the artist Reminiscent of Botero and Diego Rivera ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephe...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

William BaileyUntitled (Seated Young Woman), 1970

$4,000

Untitled (Seated Young Woman)

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Bailey used her for the subject of a group of drawings in 1975. Two other drawings of her are illustrated in Strand's William Bailey, nos. 22 and 23.

Category

1970s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Gaston LachaiseStanding Male Nude with Arms Upraised, Graphite on Paper, Circa 1930, c. 1930

$8,500

Standing Male Nude with Arms Upraised, Graphite on Paper, Circa 1930

By Gaston Lachaise

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Standing Male Nude, Arms upraised (Kouros) Graphite on wove paper, c. 1930 Signed lower right (see photo) Possibly exhibited in May 8-June 1,1973 at Alan Stone Gallery entitled Eroti...

Category

1930s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Sergio BarlettaNude - Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1970s, 1970s

$584

Nude - Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1970s

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Nude is an original Pen drawing on paper realized by Sergio Barletta in The 1970s.

Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Sergio BarlettaNude - Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1974, 1974

$876

Nude - Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1974

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Nude is an original drawing, realized by Sergio Barletta in 1974. Hand-signed.

Category

1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

Sergio BarlettaPortrait - Original Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1993, 1993

$677

Portrait - Original Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1993

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is an original pencil drawing on paper realized by Sergio Barletta in the 1993s.

Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Sergio BarlettaFigure - Original Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1968, 1968

$993

Figure - Original Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1968

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Figure is an original drawing in mixed media, pencil, ink and tempera on cardboard, realized by Sergio Barletta in 1968 ca.

Category

1960s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media

Michiyo IharaSnowflakes 139 Companions - Moths Planets Patterns Mandala Pencil Drawing, 2015, 2015

$5,000

Snowflakes 139 Companions - Moths Planets Patterns Mandala Pencil Drawing, 2015

By Michiyo Ihara

Located in Kent, CT

Intricately drawn patterns, tiny planets beneath a delicate curve of a crescent moon and two small circular vignettes containing landscapes with endless horizons sit between the grou...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Edward HagedornDEBRIS - Large Ink Drawing - Study for the Print, ca. 1930

Price Upon Request

DEBRIS - Large Ink Drawing - Study for the Print

By Edward Hagedorn

Located in Santa Monica, CA

See also 1srdibs # LU411312750272 Provenance: Hagedorn estate, Around the mid 1980's The Hagedorn estate was dispersed in Berkeley by a local dealer. This drawing was part of a gro...

Category

1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Sergio BarlettaNude - Original Pen Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1958, 1958

$408

Nude - Original Pen Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1958

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Nude is an original drawing in pen realized by Sergio Barletta in 1958.

Category

1950s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

John Steuart CurryStudy for The Aerialists: Graphite Drawing, American Modern, 1932, 1932

$17,500

Study for The Aerialists: Graphite Drawing, American Modern, 1932

By John Steuart Curry

Located in Fairlawn, OH

It is part of a group of preliminary drawings and three finished paintings executed by Curry around 1932 which were based on The Flying Cadonas.

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Ellsworth WoodwardCloak and Dagger (Ellsworth Woodward Antique Figurative Graphite Drawing), c. 1895

$300

Cloak and Dagger (Ellsworth Woodward Antique Figurative Graphite Drawing)

By Ellsworth Woodward

Located in New Orleans, LA

He is most famous for his leadership of the arts program at Newcomb College in New Orleans, and its famous Newcomb Pottery (these ceramics now bring thousands of dollars - I have two...

Category

1890s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Ellsworth WoodwardYoung Lady With Coiffure - Ellsworth Woodward Antique Graphite Drawing, c. 1895

$250

Young Lady With Coiffure - Ellsworth Woodward Antique Graphite Drawing

By Ellsworth Woodward

Located in New Orleans, LA

He is most famous for his leadership of the arts program at Newcomb College in New Orleans, and its famous Newcomb Pottery (these ceramics now bring thousands of dollars - I have two...

Category

1890s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Sergio BarlettaNude Figures - China Ink drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1958, 1958

$420

Nude Figures - China Ink drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1958

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Nude Figures is an original China Ink drawing on paper glued on cardboard realized by Sergio Barletta in 1958, included a Passepartout.

Category

1950s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Sergio BarlettaFigures - Ink Drawing on Paper by Sergio Barletta - 1958, 1958

$584

Figures - Ink Drawing on Paper by Sergio Barletta - 1958

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Figures is an original China Ink drawing on paper glued on cardboard, realized by Sergio Barletta in 1958.

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Sergio BarlettaNude - Ink and Watercolor Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1990s, 1990s

$408Sale Price|30% Off

Nude - Ink and Watercolor Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1990s

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

In 1965 started the joint-working with Marino Gallery in Rome, and in 1966 in Milan with Humour Graphic’s group, at Levi Gallery and others in the following years.

Category

1990s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media

Ben-Zion WeinmanAbstract Drawing Watercolor Painting Totem Column Jewish American Modernist WPA

$650

Abstract Drawing Watercolor Painting Totem Column Jewish American Modernist WPA

By Ben-Zion Weinman

Located in Surfside, FL

Neumann, the highly esteemed European art dealer who introduced Paul Klee, (among others) to America, purchased several of Ben-Zion’s drawings. Curt Valentin, another well-known deal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Lodovico Cardi, known as Il CigoliA large drawing by Il Cigoli depicting Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

$9,932

A large drawing by Il Cigoli depicting Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

Located in PARIS, FR

The introduction of this child is one of the main differences between the painting and the two preparatory drawings: this group of two figures (the one who seemed to be running behin...

Category

16th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Ink, Pen

Sergio BarlettaNude from the Back - Original Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1974, 1974

$467

Nude from the Back - Original Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1974

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Nude is an original drawing, realized by Sergio Barletta in 1974. Hand-signed.

Category

1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

Ben-Zion WeinmanPastel, Ink Drawing Rocks And Cloud Landscape Jewish American Modernist WPA

$650

Pastel, Ink Drawing Rocks And Cloud Landscape Jewish American Modernist WPA

By Ben-Zion Weinman

Located in Surfside, FL

Neumann, the highly esteemed European art dealer who introduced Paul Klee, (among others) to America, purchased several of Ben-Zion’s drawings. Curt Valentin, another well-known deal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Ink, Watercolor

Brad BrownThird Drift 28-36, 2003

$1,800

Third Drift 28-36

By Brad Brown

Located in Lyons, CO

Over a period of several years he worked and re-worked a group of drawings using charcoal, graphite, tea and olive oil.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Brad BrownThird Drift 37-45, 2003

$1,800

Third Drift 37-45

By Brad Brown

Located in Lyons, CO

Over a period of several years he worked and re-worked a group of drawings using charcoal, graphite, tea and olive oil.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Ben-Zion WeinmanExpressionist Miniature Drawing Wheat Stalks American Modernist Ben Zion WPA, c.1950's

$650

Expressionist Miniature Drawing Wheat Stalks American Modernist Ben Zion WPA

By Ben-Zion Weinman

Located in Surfside, FL

Neumann, the highly esteemed European art dealer who introduced Paul Klee, (among others) to America, purchased several of Ben-Zion’s drawings. Curt Valentin, another well-known deal...

Category

1950s Expressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Ben-Zion WeinmanExpressionist Color Drawing Cobalt Glass Vintage Frame Modernist Ben Zion WPA, 1958

$1,250

Expressionist Color Drawing Cobalt Glass Vintage Frame Modernist Ben Zion WPA

By Ben-Zion Weinman

Located in Surfside, FL

Neumann, the highly esteemed European art dealer who introduced Paul Klee, (among others) to America, purchased several of Ben-Zion’s drawings. Curt Valentin, another well-known deal...

Category

1950s Expressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Pastel, Ink

Ben-Zion WeinmanExpressionist Ink, Pastel, Crayon Drawing Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion WPA, c.1950's

$1,200

Expressionist Ink, Pastel, Crayon Drawing Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion WPA

By Ben-Zion Weinman

Located in Surfside, FL

Neumann, the highly esteemed European art dealer who introduced Paul Klee, (among others) to America, purchased several of Ben-Zion’s drawings. Curt Valentin, another well-known deal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Pastel, Ink

Michelangelo Mind of the Master by Emily J Peters 1st Ed

$55

Michelangelo Mind of the Master by Emily J Peters 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Essays in the volume further explore the history and fate of Michelangelo's drawings during his life, as well as the role of Queen Christina and her heirs in amassing a group of draw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Victorian Male Portrait Study Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley, 1865

$566

Victorian Male Portrait Study Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The numbering in the upper corner suggests that this sheet originally belonged to a structured series of drawing exercises. This work forms part of a small group of drawings attribut...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Pencil, Graphite

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Find a variety of group of drawings available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Contemporary. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Group of drawings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, brown, white and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Ernest Rouart, Erté, Leon Kelly, Harold Hope Read and Rick Sindt produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in pencil, paint and watercolor, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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What is the Memphis Group?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group was an art and design collective formed in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass. The group debuted in 1981 and continued working together until 1987, producing furniture, decorative objects and textiles. Shop a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
Who was in the Memphis Group?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Numerous artists and designers were in the Memphis Group. Ettore Sottsass founded the collective and served as its leader. Other members included Aldo Cibic, Andrea Branzi, Javier Mariscal, Martine Bedin, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Michael Graves, Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Peter Shire and Shiro Kuramata. You'll find a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
Why was the Memphis Group created?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group was created by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass to bring together artists and designers with similar visions. He hoped to combine the ideas of all the members and create single furniture and decorative object designs under one name. You'll find a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What is the Memphis Group famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
The Memphis Group is famous for creating the most radical and attention-getting designs of the postmodern period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. Its story begins in 1980, when Ettore Sottsass, then a beacon of Italian postmodernism, tapped a coterie of younger designers to develop a collection for the upcoming Milan Furniture Fair. Their mission was to boldly reject the stark minimalism of the 1970s and shatter the rules of form and function. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn't be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan's 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. The group remained active until the 1990s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture and decorative objects.
Who founded the Memphis Group?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Italian designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in 1980 to fulfill his vision of having a team of like-minded designers collaborating to produce unique furniture and decorative objects. In 1981, the group held their first exhibition and continued to design together until 1987. You'll find a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What did the Memphis Group design?
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The Memphis Group designed a wide variety of items from 1980 to 1987 when the collective was active. Their designs included furniture and textiles as well as decorative objects made out of ceramics, metal and glass. Shop a collection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
When was the Memphis Group founded?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group formed in 1980 when Italian designer Ettore Sottsass invited fellow artists and designers to band together and create a collective. In 1981, the group debuted with a show in Milan, Italy, and continued to collaborate until disbanding in 1987. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What is a group of paintings called?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024
A group of paintings is called a gallery. While the term gallery is used in the sense of place for displaying art, a gallery can also refer to a collection of paintings, sculptures or other types of art.

It’s worth noting that there are other types of groups of paintings that pertain to a given artist’s intention.

Paintings that are made of more than one part are called polyptychs. Diptychs and triptychs are types of polyptychs. A painting made up of two panels is called a diptych, while a triptych refers to a work that consists of three panels. In some cases, a diptych or a triptych might comprise a single scene. Alternatively, the multiple panels might not depict a single scene at all but may be connected in some other sense.

A series refers to a group of paintings, sculptures, prints or some other kind of art in which the individual pieces are similar and related according to medium, subject matter and/or some other characteristic.

If you’re working on arranging wall art in your home, a good option would be to create a grouping of pieces, and a spacious wall allows you to spread them out. Smaller areas, like those between windows and doors, are the perfect places to display your more petite pieces. These can also be deployed in a cluster as a gallery wall.

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What do I call a group of jewelry?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can call a group of matching jewelry a parure. The term means "set" in French. Contents of parures vary and may include earrings, brooches, bracelets and necklaces with matching precious stones and metals. Find a selection of parure jewelry sets on 1stDibs.
What drawings did Picasso draw?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Picasso was so prolific that it's impossible to list all of the drawings that he drew. The Spanish artist produced thousands of drawings over the course of his life. Some of his most well-known line drawings depict animals. Examples include Dog, Penguin, Camel and Dove of Peace. Explore a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
What kind of style did the Memphis Group have?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group had an eclectic style created by combining the creativity of numerous artists and designers. Its furniture, textiles and decorative aspects blend elements of Pop Art and Art Deco design. Shop a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What is the most famous Group of Seven painting?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
The most famous Group of Seven painting is open to debate. Although he died before it was formed, Tom Thomson is often cited as among the most well-known artists associated with the group. His most famous works are his depictions of pine trees, such as The West Wind and The Jack Pine. Other notable paintings made by members of the Canadian art group include The Red Maple by A. Y. Jackson, The Supply Boat by J. E. H. MacDonald, Woodland Tapestry, Algoma by Franz Johnston, For What? by Frederick Varley, North Shore Lake Superior by Lawren Harris and The Nickel Belt by Franklin Carmichael. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
How did the Memphis Group get its name?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group got its name from the Bob Dylan song "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again." During the group's first meeting led by Italian designer Ettore Sottsas the song was on repeat, and the gathered artists and designers drew inspiration from the title. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
When did the Memphis Group debut their designs?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Memphis Group debuted their designs in 1981 with an exhibition at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in Milan, Italy. Although many people criticized their designs at the time, the design group developed a cult following that boasted famous creatives like fashion designer Karl Lagerfield and musician David Bowie. Shop a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
What group of artists included Barbara Hepworth?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
The group of artists that included Barbara Hepworth was called Unit One. Paul Nash formed the group in 1933 in hopes of bringing together creative minds to promote a modern approach to architecture, art and design. In addition to Nash and Hepworth, the group included John Armstrong, John Bigge, Edward Burra, Wells Coates, Henry Moore, Colin Lucas, Ben Nicholson and Edward Wadsworth. Shop a variety of Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
What is a drawing box?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.
What did Giacometti draw?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
During the course of his life, Giacometti drew many things. However, the human form was the most common subject for his drawings. The Swiss artist is particularly well known for his drawings depicting figures in various poses and positions, themes also used in his sculptures. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Alberto Giacometti art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
What is a draw leaf table?
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A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
Who created realistic drawing?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
It's really not possible to say who created realistic drawing — drawing techniques developed slowly over centuries. Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Italian and Northern Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer were interested in drawing subjects as realistically as possible, and 17th-century Dutch artists pushed realistic art further. Realism emerged in France in the 19th century as an art movement through artists like Honoré Daumier, who sought to depict and comment upon everyday life through their work. Explore a selection of Realist art on 1stDibs.
Are Picasso drawings valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
Yes, some Picasso drawings are valuable. In terms of auction sales, Picasso is the top-grossing artist of all time. However, his paintings often sell for considerably more than his drawings, largely due to the fact that the prolific artist produced tens of thousands of sketches during his life. Generally, the subject matter, date and condition of a Picasso drawing will determine how much it is worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can give you an estimated value for a particular work. Find a collection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.