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Compotier, Charcoal Original Drawing, Realistic Still Life with Apples
Compotier, Charcoal Original Drawing, Realistic Still Life with Apples

Compotier, Charcoal Original Drawing, Realistic Still Life with Apples

Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR

and a meditative aesthetic sensibility. Work : Original Drawing, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Evidence of Life, Original Painting
Evidence of Life, Original Painting

Evidence of Life, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

arranged this still life version of our solar system using a bright orange pumpkin to represent the sun and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Drawings and W...

Materials

Watercolor

Surrealistic flower - Original Colour Pencil Drawing
Surrealistic flower - Original Colour Pencil Drawing

Surrealistic flower - Original Colour Pencil Drawing

By André Masson

Located in Paris, IDF

André Masson (1896-1987) Surrealistic flower Original colour pencil drawing Signed with the

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

Materials

Pencil, Carbon Pencil

Red Tulips, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014

Red Tulips, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is an original acrylic on canvas floral still life painting. Keywords

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lilies, Original Still Life Painting, 2018

Lilies, Original Still Life Painting, 2018

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is an original watercolor floral still life painting. Keywords: flowers

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Bouquet of Roses - Original ink drawing, Signed
Bouquet of Roses - Original ink drawing, Signed

Bouquet of Roses - Original ink drawing, Signed

By Jean Dufy

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean DUFY (1888-1964) Bouquet of Roses Original ink and lavish drawing Signed with the artist

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

Materials

India Ink

Banana - Original Pen Drawing on Paper - 1962
Banana - Original Pen Drawing on Paper - 1962

Banana - Original Pen Drawing on Paper - 1962

Located in Roma, IT

Banana is an original drawing in pen on paper realized by Mick Michel, in 1962, Hand-signed on

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1960s Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen

Tulips, Original Still Life Painting, 2018

Tulips, Original Still Life Painting, 2018

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is a watercolor of a floral garden. Keywords: floral, flowers, floral garden, garden, impressionism, representational, tulips, red Artist Biography: Born a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

African Violets I, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014

African Violets I, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This piece is a watercolor floral still life painting. Keywords: flowers

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Underfoot" (2016) By Robin Cole, Original Charcoal Drawing
"Underfoot" (2016) By Robin Cole, Original Charcoal Drawing

"Underfoot" (2016) By Robin Cole, Original Charcoal Drawing

By Robin Cole

Located in Denver, CO

Robin Cole's (US based) "Underfoot" is an original, handmade charcoal drawing in a diptych format

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2010s Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Panel

The Plough - Original Pen Drawing - Mid-20th Century
The Plough - Original Pen Drawing - Mid-20th Century

The Plough - Original Pen Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The Plough is an original pen drawing realized by an unknown artist of the Mid-20th Century. The

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

Materials

Pen

Original Untitled Plant and Vase Drawing by Jonas Wood

Original Untitled Plant and Vase Drawing by Jonas Wood

By Jonas Wood

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Untitled Plant and Vase Drawing (Inv # JBRW0021.01.87) Ink on paper, framed 9 x 6 3/8 inches" paper

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Summer Fruits : Figs, Pears & Grapes - Original Ink Drawing - Signed
Summer Fruits : Figs, Pears & Grapes - Original Ink Drawing - Signed

Summer Fruits : Figs, Pears & Grapes - Original Ink Drawing - Signed

By Demetrios Galanis

Located in Paris, IDF

Demetrios GALANIS (1879-1966) Summer Fruits : Figs, Pears & Grapes Original pencil and violet ink

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

Materials

Ink, Carbon Pencil

Original Patrick Caulfield pen drawing of a jug, British mid century
Original Patrick Caulfield pen drawing of a jug, British mid century

Original Patrick Caulfield pen drawing of a jug, British mid century

By Patrick Caulfield

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

body colour 11.1/2 x 8 in. (29.2 x 20.3 cm.) A copy of the original letter and submission form enclosed

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20th Century Pop Art Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Original Dora Maar, (Picasso's muse) fine ink drawing of flowers, 1998
Original Dora Maar, (Picasso's muse) fine ink drawing of flowers, 1998

Original Dora Maar, (Picasso's muse) fine ink drawing of flowers, 1998

By Dora Maar

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is a beautiful and fine avant-garde finished drawing of flowers by the French female artist

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20th Century Surrealist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Original Dora Maar, (Picasso's muse) fine ink drawing of herbs, 1998
Original Dora Maar, (Picasso's muse) fine ink drawing of herbs, 1998

Original Dora Maar, (Picasso's muse) fine ink drawing of herbs, 1998

By Dora Maar

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is a beautiful and fine avant-garde finished drawing of herbs by the French female artist

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20th Century Surrealist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Vase at Dusk - Expressionist Still Life Original Oil Painting by Wright
Vase at Dusk - Expressionist Still Life Original Oil Painting by Wright

Vase at Dusk - Expressionist Still Life Original Oil Painting by Wright

Located in Soquel, CA

Vase at Dusk - Expressionist Still Life Original Oil Painting by Wright Brightly colored flowers

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1960s Pointillist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

'Fruit Still Life' original watercolor and gouache on board, signed Yolanda
'Fruit Still Life' original watercolor and gouache on board, signed Yolanda

'Fruit Still Life' original watercolor and gouache on board, signed Yolanda

Located in Milwaukee, WI

life, contained and symmetrical, is dominated by the form of a pear. On either side, grapes and berries

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

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Board

Reward, Original Painting
Reward, Original Painting

Dwight SmithReward, Original Painting, 2026

$375

H 5.75 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

Reward, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

, ultimately aiming to bring a smile to the viewer's face. Drawing strength from his faith allows him to see

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Ignite, Original Painting
Ignite, Original Painting

Ignite, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

smile to the viewer's face. Drawing strength from his faith allows him to see art in ordinary objects

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Drayage, Original Painting
Drayage, Original Painting

Drayage, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

, ultimately aiming to bring a smile to the viewer's face. Drawing strength from his faith allows him to see

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Purple Crayon, Original Painting
Purple Crayon, Original Painting

Purple Crayon, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

front of it, a small orange container holds a purple crayon. The still life celebrates the beauty of

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Industrial Garden, Original Painting
Industrial Garden, Original Painting

Industrial Garden, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

sense of the absurd, ultimately aiming to bring a smile to the viewer's face. Drawing strength from his

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Infusion, Original Painting
Infusion, Original Painting

Infusion, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

fruits adds a dynamic contrast to the composition. Painted in a realist tradition, this still life

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Sun Ripened, Original Painting
Sun Ripened, Original Painting

Sun Ripened, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsComplementary colors take center stage in this still life. Purple plums

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mending, Original Painting
Mending, Original Painting

Mending, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsA culinary-themed still life featuring a Honeycrisp apple and sewing

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Drawings and W...

Materials

Watercolor

Family Tree, Original Painting
Family Tree, Original Painting

Family Tree, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsThis still-life arrangement of Granny Smith apples resembles a family

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Postman - original watercolor

Postman - original watercolor

Located in Burlingame, CA

Iconic Postman original watercolor painting is 11 1/2 x 7 inches / professionally framed at

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20th Century American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Birthday Cake, Original Painting
Birthday Cake, Original Painting

Birthday Cake, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Drawing strength from his faith allows him to see art in ordinary objects. "It has kept me going and has

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Fall Classics, Original Painting
Fall Classics, Original Painting

Fall Classics, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Painted realistically, this still-life watercolor honors what people enjoy about the fall season. It

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Perry Cider, Original Painting
Perry Cider, Original Painting

Perry Cider, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

-life painting evokes the simple pleasures of a refreshing glass of cider.About the Artist

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

A Surprising Center, Original Painting
A Surprising Center, Original Painting

A Surprising Center, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Split open, they reveal rich colors and textures in their cores. In this still life, artist Dwight Smith

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Diggity Dog, Original Painting
Diggity Dog, Original Painting

Diggity Dog, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

this modern still life. Artist Dwight Smith enjoys exaggerating the scale of objects to convey his

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Still-life Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Watercolor

Summer Orchard, Original Painting
Summer Orchard, Original Painting

Summer Orchard, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsThis realistic watercolor captures a still life with a vivid touch. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Flower Power Revisited, Original Painting
Flower Power Revisited, Original Painting

Flower Power Revisited, Original Painting

By Jay Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsHibiscus flowers burst with life and energy. A deep purple background

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Water...

Materials

Watercolor

Cookie Ride, Original Painting
Cookie Ride, Original Painting

Cookie Ride, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsThis vibrant still-life watercolor captures the essence of indulgence and a

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Still-life Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Watercolor

Finally Heading Home, Original Painting
Finally Heading Home, Original Painting

Finally Heading Home, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

smile to the viewer's face. Drawing strength from his faith allows him to see art in ordinary objects

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Spring Rain, Original Painting
Spring Rain, Original Painting

Spring Rain, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

playfulness and humor. His watercolor still life paintings appear conventional in their soft colors and

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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Cocktail - Original, Pencil and crayon on paper, 2000
Cocktail - Original, Pencil and crayon on paper, 2000

Cocktail - Original, Pencil and crayon on paper, 2000

By Mike Francis

Located in London, GB

Signed lower right Titled lower left Pencil and crayon on paper Provenance: The Artist

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Water...

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Crayon, Pencil, Color Pencil

Still Life - Original Ink Drawing by Renato Guttuso
Still Life - Original Ink Drawing by Renato Guttuso

Still Life - Original Ink Drawing by Renato Guttuso

By Renato Guttuso

Located in Roma, IT

Dedicated “A Mario” (to Mario) and signed by the artist lower right. Includes wooden frame. Good conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artw...

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Mid-20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Dark Vase, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014

Dark Vase, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is an original acrylic on canvas floral still life painting. Keywords

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

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Canvas, Acrylic

Large Original Drawing of a French Balloon Back Cabriole Legged Dining chair
Large Original Drawing of a French Balloon Back Cabriole Legged Dining chair

Large Original Drawing of a French Balloon Back Cabriole Legged Dining chair

Located in Cotignac, FR

A French pencil drawing of a 19th Century balloon back, cabriole legged dining chair.. There is an

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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon, Pencil

Large Original Pencil Drawing of a 19th Century French Sabre Legged Dining Chair
Large Original Pencil Drawing of a 19th Century French Sabre Legged Dining Chair

Large Original Pencil Drawing of a 19th Century French Sabre Legged Dining Chair

Located in Cotignac, FR

A French pencil drawing of a rustic 19th Century farmhouse dining chair.. There is an impressed

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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon, Pencil

Vintage Life-Sized Original Charcoal Nude Study Drawing
Vintage Life-Sized Original Charcoal Nude Study Drawing

Vintage Life-Sized Original Charcoal Nude Study Drawing

Located in Bristol, GB

Large Vintage Belgian Life Drawing of a female sitter Originally bought from the artist himself

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Drawings

Materials

Paper

Hydrangeas - original watercolor

Hydrangeas - original watercolor

By Gary Bukovnik

Located in Burlingame, CA

'Hydrangeas' original watercolor painted in 2021. in vibrant violet, purple and lavender from

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Water...

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Pear Trees, Original Painting
Pear Trees, Original Painting

Pear Trees, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsThis is an original still life watercolor painted in the realist tradition

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Still-life Drawings and Waterco...

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Watercolor

News Stands - original watercolor paitning

News Stands - original watercolor paitning

Located in Burlingame, CA

, watercolors, aquatint etchings and drawings have been exhibited nationally since 1971 within United States and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Drawings and W...

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Phantom Fireworks - original watercolor painting
Phantom Fireworks - original watercolor painting

Phantom Fireworks - original watercolor painting

Located in Burlingame, CA

, watercolors, aquatint etchings and drawings have been exhibited nationally since 1971 within United States and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Drawings and W...

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Tulips, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Tulips, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is a watercolor on paper floral still life painting. Keywords: flowers

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Orchids II, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Orchids II, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is an original watercolor floral still life painting. Keywords: flowers

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Orchids I, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Orchids I, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is an original watercolor floral still life painting. Keywords: watercolor

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

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Paper, Watercolor

Orchids III, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Orchids III, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is an original watercolor floral still life painting. Keywords: watercolor

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Poppies  II, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Poppies II, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is a watercolor on paper floral still life painting. Keywords: flowers

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Summer Flowers Original British Watercolour Painting
Summer Flowers Original British Watercolour Painting

Summer Flowers Original British Watercolour Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

, EUROPE & UNITED KINGDOM Lovely original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British

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Late 20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic

Blue Vase III, Original Watercolor Painting, 2016

Blue Vase III, Original Watercolor Painting, 2016

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is an original watercolor floral still life painting, 22 x 30 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

African Violets II, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

African Violets II, Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This piece is a watercolor floral still life painting. Keywords: plants

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Gift of Flowers, Original Watercolor Painting, 2015

Gift of Flowers, Original Watercolor Painting, 2015

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is a watercolor floral still life painting. Keywords: Abstract, Bold, Pop

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Vase of Flowers, Original British Watercolour Painting
Vase of Flowers, Original British Watercolour Painting

Vase of Flowers, Original British Watercolour Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Lovely original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British painter, Ronald Birch, who

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Late 20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

Vase of Flowers, Original British Watercolour Painting
Vase of Flowers, Original British Watercolour Painting

Vase of Flowers, Original British Watercolour Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Lovely original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British painter, Ronald Birch, who

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Late 20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

Gavin Dobson, Melted Rocket, Watercolour Painting, Original Artwork
Gavin Dobson, Melted Rocket, Watercolour Painting, Original Artwork

Gavin Dobson, Melted Rocket, Watercolour Painting, Original Artwork

By Gavin Dobson

Located in Deddington, GB

a piece may look. Melted Rocket is an original still life painting by Gavin Dobson.This is the

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

John Pasche 'The Rolling Stones Logo Design' Signed, Original Artwork
John Pasche 'The Rolling Stones Logo Design' Signed, Original Artwork

John Pasche 'The Rolling Stones Logo Design' Signed, Original Artwork

By John Pasche

Located in San Rafael, CA

John Pasche (British, b. 1945) 'The Rolling Stones Logo Design' (Lips and Tongue) Gouache paint and pencil on heavy weight 250 g/m paper Signed 'John Pasche' in pencil at lower rig...

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20th Century Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Pencil

Still Life with Vera as Raphael Original Drawing
Still Life with Vera as Raphael Original Drawing

Still Life with Vera as Raphael Original Drawing

By Josef Levi

Located in Surfside, FL

In this delicate drawing, artist Josef Levi takes reference to art history by combining figures

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

Large Original Pencil Study of the Iconic French Thonet Bistro Chair, 214.
Large Original Pencil Study of the Iconic French Thonet Bistro Chair, 214.

Large Original Pencil Study of the Iconic French Thonet Bistro Chair, 214.

Located in Cotignac, FR

A French pencil drawing of the iconic Thonet bentwood bistro chair, 214. There is an impressed mark

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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pencil

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Original Life Drawings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of original life drawings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Contemporary, Modern or Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 43 Contemporary, 25 Modern, 6 Minimalist, 4 Abstract and 4 Impressionist examples available. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Original life 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 Dorothy Fitchew, Dwight Smith, Nancy LaBerge Muren, David Barnett and Sylvia Spicuzza produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, watercolor and pencil, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Original Life Drawings?

The average selling price for original life drawings we offer is $475, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $22,749 for the highest priced.

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