Still Life Flowers. 1977. Paper, watercolor, 74x60 cm. Signed
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K.
Paper, Watercolor
$745Sale Price|20% Off
River. 1960, watercolor on paper, 43x61 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
River. 1960, watercolor on paper, 43x61 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K.
Paper, Watercolor
$410Sale Price|20% Off
Winter day. 1969. Paper, watercolor, 15x21 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Paper, watercolor, 15x21 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K.
Paper, Watercolor
$745Sale Price|20% Off
Autumn landscape. 1966. Watercolor on paper. 33, 5 x 54 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolor on paper. 33,5x54 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K.
Paper, Watercolor
$1,361Sale Price|20% Off
Crab. 1971, watercolor on paper, 63 x 69, 3 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Crab. 1971, watercolor on paper, 63x69,3 cm Underwater world Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K.
Paper, Watercolor
$839Sale Price|20% Off
Lake. 1965, paper, watercolor, 52x67 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Lake. 1965, paper, watercolor, 52x67 cm The central focus of the artwork is on birches at the lake at early autumn Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first ...
Paper, Watercolor
$783Sale Price|20% Off
Olinkalns, paper/watercolor, 54x75 cm, 1971.
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the ol...
Paper, Watercolor
$699Sale Price|20% Off
Landscape 1965. Paper, watercolor, 38x53 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Paper, watercolor, 38x53 cm Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a picturesque and emotive portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewers to immerse themsel...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
Warehouses 1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Warehouses 1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewer...
Paper, Watercolor
Portal of traider's store in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor. 23x15 cm. Signed
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
Street Corner in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
Vestures Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
Old Town Street. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
$839Sale Price|20% Off
Old Town. 1971. Watercolor on paper, 56x41 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
$839Sale Price|20% Off
Sunny day in Old Riga. Paper, watercolor, 42x30, 5 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,212Sale Price|20% Off
Old Riga motif. 1972. Paper, watercolor, 50x41 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
$1,305Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Gate evening. 1972, paper, watercolor, 60, 5 x 42, 5 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,193Sale Price|20% Off
Old Riga. 1982, paper, watercolor, 60x32 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,827Sale Price|20% Off
Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Given the year of creation (1978), "Old Town" offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the historic charm and atmosphere of the old town as it existed during that time. Janis Brekt...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the old town's unique character and historical charm, inviting viewers to app...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
Aster flowers 1977 Paper, watercolor. 71x56.5cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a vibrant and enchanting composition, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the timeless allure of colorful aster ...
Paper, Watercolor
$820Sale Price|20% Off
The old dam. 1959, cardboard, watercolor, 68x54 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
The fluidity of watercolors can evoke a sense of movement and spontaneity, giving the cityscape a lively and vibrant feel. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
Old Town 1983, paper, watercolor, 85x60 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
The fluidity of watercolors can evoke a sense of movement and spontaneity, giving the cityscape a lively and vibrant feel. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
Gates in the Old Town 1982, paper, watercolor, 61x28 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
The elongated format allows for a panoramic view of the gates and enhances the sense of depth and perspective. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artis...
Paper, Watercolor
Eastern Europe Cityscape
By Janis Brekte
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Artwork "Eastern Europe Cityscape" 1963 is a watercolor on paper by Latvian artist Janis Brekte, 1920-1985. It is signed and dated at the lower left corner by the artist.
Watercolor
Daisies. 1982, paper, watercolor, 95x93 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Daisies. 1982, paper, watercolor, 95x93 cm Still life with daisies Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K.
Paper, Watercolor
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H 24.81 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
On the South Sea coast. 1956, paper, watercolor, 63x50 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
On the South Sea coast. 1956, paper, watercolor, 63x50 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K.
Paper, Watercolor
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H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 0.04 in
Old Town. 1965, watercolor on paper, 70 x 54 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Old Town. 1965, watercolor on paper, 70 x 54 cm Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the landscape, inviting view...
Paper, Watercolor
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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Old town. 1983. Watercolor, acrylic on paper, 76x56 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor, Acrylic
The yard 1979, paper, watercolor 74x55 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a lively and picturesque portrayal of the yard, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the unique ambiance and emot...
Paper, Watercolor
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H 24.02 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
A yard in Old Riga. 1978. Paper, watercolor, 61x42 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Portal. 1956. Paper, watercolor, 75x55 cm
By Janis Brekte
Located in Riga, LV
Watercolors can create soft and atmospheric effects, while acrylics provide vibrancy and texture, making the artwork expressive and visually engaging. Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1...
Paper, Watercolor
$279
H 14 in W 20 in D 0.03 in
Abstract Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, Watercolor on Paper, 1980s
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful still life with flowers and fruit by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned but was acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. ...
Paper, Watercolor
$466
H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
French Landscape - Watercolor by Pierre Lambert - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Lambert Lamy
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing realized by Pierre Lambert, so called "Lamy", in the mid-20th Century. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor
$291
H 5.91 in W 9.26 in D 0.08 in
Landscape - Watercolor on Paper by Jean Delpech - 1950s
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
"Landscape" is a drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1916-1988). The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimension: 15 x 23.5 cm. The ar...
Watercolor
$234
H 12.6 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Landscape - Original Watercolor on Paper - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original Ink and Watercolor on paper realized by an artist of the XX century. The state of preservation of the artwork is good except for some slight folding and fox...
Watercolor
$447Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.55 in W 35.04 in D 0.08 in
Still life. Paper, watercolor, 72.5x89 cm
By Malda Muizule
Located in Riga, LV
Still life. Paper, watercolor, 72.5x89 cm Malda Muižule was born in 1937 in the family of a blacksmith. Graduated from Liepāja Applied Arts High School (1957). She continued her stu...
Paper, Watercolor
$88Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Landscape. Paper, watercolor, 42x30 cm
By Dzidra Ezergaile
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape. Paper, watercolor, 42x30 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began her studies at the F...
Paper, Watercolor
$88Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 16.34 in D 0.04 in
Rural landscape. Paper, watercolor, 30 x 41. 5 cm
By Dzidra Ezergaile
Located in Riga, LV
Rural landscape. Paper, watercolor, 30x41.5 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began her studies ...
Paper, Watercolor
$666Sale Price|35% Off
H 24.41 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Still life with peonies. 1989, paper, watercolor, 62x70 cm
By Dzidra Bauma
Located in Riga, LV
Still life with peonies. 1989, paper, watercolor, 62x70 cm Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, fl...
Paper, Watercolor
$303
H 12.8 in W 19.49 in D 0.08 in
Landscape - Marker and Watercolor by E. Pavarino - 1969
By Ermanno Pavarino
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original drawing in China ink and watercolor on paper, realized by Ermanno Pavarino in 1969. The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Hand-signed and d...
Watercolor, Permanent Marker
$747
H 24.75 in W 16.75 in D 1 in
British Mid 20th Century watercolour on board still life painting of flowers
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Derrick Latimer Sayer (British, 1917 – 1992) A vase of summer blooms Watercolour on board 24.3/4 x 16.3/4 in. (60.3 x 42.5 cm.) Sayer studied at the Chelsea School Art under Henry Mo...
Watercolor, Board
$447Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 0.08 in
Autumn Landscape. 1976. Oil on cardboard, 22x31 cm
By Edgars Vinters
Located in Riga, LV
Autumn Landscape. 1976. Oil on cardboard, 22x31 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different...
Oil, Cardboard
$407
H 5.12 in W 10.44 in D 0.08 in
Landscape - Original Watercolor by S. Goldberg - Mid 20th Century
By Simon Goldberg
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original drawing in watercolor realized by Simon Goldberg (1913-1985). Hand-signed. The state of preservation is very good. Sheet dimension:13x 26.5 cm The artwork...
Watercolor
$296
H 8.08 in W 11.23 in D 0.04 in
The coast 1969, watercolor on paper, 20.5x28.5 cm
By Herberts Mangolds
Located in Riga, LV
The coast 1969, watercolor on paper, 20.5x28.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many mili...
Paper, Watercolor
$445
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Anton Gold (1914-1970) - Mid 20th Century Watercolour, Through the Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
A charmingly expressive watercolour captures a wild landscape of woodland trees. Unsigned. Acquired as part of a studio collection. Presented in a contemporary white frame. On paper.
Watercolor
$279
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.2 in
Mid Century Summer Flowers Still Life, Gouache on Paper, Circa 1960
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming and bright mid century summer bouquet by Carmel, California artist E. Ruckser (American, 20th-century). Circa 1960. Displayed with an over mat. Image, 11"H x 8"W.
Gouache, Paper
$3,240
H 20 in W 20.25 in
Contemporary female artist watercolor flowers still life colorful signed
By Alicia Czechowski
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Vase of Flowers & Tea Cup" is an original watercolor painting by Alicia Czechowski. This painting depicts a table set for tea in front of a red background, possibly recalling ma...
Watercolor
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