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Drawing on Paper, Preparatory Drawing, Young Woman, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper, preparatory drawing, young woman, 20th century.
Drawing of a young nude woman at
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Ernest Carl Shaw Oil on Paper Preparatory Drawing
By Ernest Shaw
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Abstract preparatory drawing in tones of purple for a sculpture. Framed in plexiglass.
Condition
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing on Paper, Preparatory Drawing, Man with Balalaika, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper, preparatory drawing, man with balalaika, 20th century.
Drawing of a man with his
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 0.12 in
Preparatory drawing for Figure Composition, Carmel (CA.)
By E. Ambrose Webster
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Preparatory drawing for Figure Composition, Carmel (CA)
Graphite on paper, 1931
Signed with the
Category
1930s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Preparatory Drawing Pencil on Paper by Théodore Chassériau, Ca. 1850
By Théodore Chassériau
Located in Vicenza, VI
Preparatory drawing/study made in pencil and white lead on paper by French artist Théodore
Category
Antique 1850s French Other Drawings
Materials
Paper
GLOUCESTER FISHERMAN and PREPARATORY DRAWING FOR GLOUCESSTER FISHERMAN
By Carl Nordell
Located in Portland, ME
Nordell, Carl Johan David. GLOUCESTER FISHERMAN and PREPARATORY DRAWING FOR GLOUCESSTER FISHERMAN
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Pencil, Etching
Two Preparatory Drawings by Wheeler Williams
By Wheeler Williams
Located in New York, NY
Wheeler Williams (American, 1897-1972)
Untitled Study, 1931
Pencil on paper
8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.
Each signed: Wheeler Williams, 1931
A native of Chicago, Wheeler Williams is known fo...
Category
1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Armand POINT, Preparatory drawing for Young Woman with the Green Toque, 1905
By Armand Point
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
masters of the Italian Renaissance.
This work is a testament to that influence. It is the preparatory
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in
Fine Early 19th Century Academic Preparatory Drawing
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine drawing in Sanguine is from the early 19th century. Made as a preparatory sketch
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Drawings
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Preparatory Drawings Empire Antique Inspirations 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
drawing wears an empire style dress recognizable by its very fashionable fitted bodice. A style
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Drawings
Materials
Paper
Study of a saint, circa 1875-79, Preparatory drawing
Located in PARIS, FR
Melchior DOZE (1827-1913)
Study of a saint, ca. 1875-79
Preparatory drawing for the decoration of
Category
1870s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Graphite
"Standing Male Nude, " Preparatory Drawing by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This ethereal drawing by Dunbar Beck demonstrates his mastery of the human figure, with antecedents
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Thee Graces Preparatory Drawing by Wheeler Williams, Signed
By Wheeler Williams
Located in New York, NY
Wheeler Williams (American, 1897-1972)
Untitled (Study of Three Graces), 1947
Pencil on paper
9 1/4 x 12 1/4 in.
Signed lower right: Wheeler Williams, 1947
A native of Chicago, Whe...
Category
1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
View of Ariccia, a preparatory drawing by Achille Bénouville (1815 - 1891)
Located in PARIS, FR
before 1851, it seems to us that our drawing can be regarded as a preparatory drawing, probably executed
Category
1850s Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Pencil
"Battle of the Gods, " Mural Preparatory Drawing by Dunbar Beck, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of drama and a tour de force of figurative drawing heavily influenced by Renaissance masters
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in
The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, a preparatory drawing by Alessandro Casolani
Located in PARIS, FR
This powerful pen and brown ink wash drawing is a study for an altarpiece depicting The Martyrdom
Category
Early 1600s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
Study for "Getting up" – 1955, a preparatory drawing by Balthus (1908 -2001)
By Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola)
Located in PARIS, FR
drawings were executed in the preparatory phase of large paintings. For example, this drawing is a study
Category
1950s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Preparatory Sketch - Pencil Drawing by Georges Rochegrosse - 1909
Located in Roma, IT
Preparatory drawing for "Thais" by Anatole France is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Georges
Category
Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 6.89 in W 4.93 in D 0.04 in
Francesco Furini Sanguine Drawing before 1642
Located in Florence, IT
Preparatory Drawing (sanguine on paper, 42 x 28 cm) by Francesco Furini for the making of the Saint
Category
1640s Baroque Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
"Adam and Eve, " Pencil Sketch for Art Deco Mural by Fely-Mouttet, 1930
By Fely-Mouttet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This mural preparatory drawing by Fely-Mouttet, best known for his abstract paintings from the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Miarka, the Mulatto
By Achille-Émile Othon Friesz
Located in London, GB
.
This is a preparatory drawing for Friesz’a painting "Miarka, La Mulatresse" of 1924.
Condition: Good
Category
1920s Fauvist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
Stow Wengenroth Original Dry Brush Drawing, 1966, "The Little Owl"
By Stow Wengenroth
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stow Wengenroth (1906-1978) original dry brush drawing, 1966
This work is a preparatory drawing for
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
H 22 in W 32 in D 2 in
Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo
Located in Firenze, IT
cm
Late 19th – early 20th century
From the atelier of one of Reffo’s pupils
This large preparatory
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Carbon Pencil
Design of Furniture - Pen and Pencil on Paper - 1850
Located in Roma, IT
dimension: 49 x 34 cm
The artwork represents a preparatory drawing of furniture. The artwork is depicted
Category
1850s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Pencil
Costume drawings for ‘Ambassadeur de Siam’ and ‘La Sultana Reine’
Located in Amsterdam, NL
.
Both red and black pencil on paper, H. 23.5 x W. 17.5 cm
The present sheets are preparatory drawings
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper
H 9.26 in W 6.89 in D 1.19 in
Chesterfield Sent to Coventry, or A Display of Military Education
Located in Middletown, NY
A wonderful 1824 preparatory drawing for a published work satirizing the famously ill-mannered 10th
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Handmade Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pen
"Landscape with Two Figures" original monotype and drawing by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
within a pastoral landscape. On the back of the print, Spicuzza has left her preparatory drawing, done in
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite, Monotype
The Forgiveness
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in London, GB
was also a close friend of Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen.
This drawing is a most probably a preparatory
Category
Early 1900s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
Adjacent 5 (Abstract drawing)
By Xanda McCagg
Located in London, GB
works on paper, although not specifically made to be the preparatory drawings for a larger painting, do
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Adjacent 7 (Abstract drawing)
By Xanda McCagg
Located in London, GB
works on paper, although not specifically made to be the preparatory drawings for a larger painting, do
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Adjacent 6 (Abstract drawing)
By Xanda McCagg
Located in London, GB
paper, although not specifically made to be the preparatory drawings for a larger painting, do inform
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Self-portrait - Charcoal Drawing by M. Maccari - 1929 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
drawing is made with black marker and is typical of the author's poetics, perhaps it is a preparatory
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
H 9.26 in W 6.11 in D 0.04 in
Charles Burchfield Preparatory Sketch, Early 20th Century
By Charles E. Burchfield
Located in New York, NY
Charles Burchfield (1893-1967)
Untitled (Preparatory Drawing for Skyscape), Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Sketch for a jewel set - necklace and earrings - Van Cleef Bulgari Cartier 1985
By Philippe Deloison
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Very rare preparatory drawing for a high jewellery parure in gold; diamonds, sapphires and emeralds
Category
1980s Photorealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Sketch for a jewel set - necklace and earrings - Van Cleef Bulgari Cartier 1985
By Philippe Deloison
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Very rare preparatory drawing for a high jewellery parure in gold; diamonds, sapphires and emeralds
Category
1980s Photorealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Sketch for a jewel set - necklace and earrings - Van Cleef Bulgari Cartier 1985
By Philippe Deloison
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Very rare preparatory drawing for a high jewellery Parure in gold, amethysts and coral, 1985
Category
1980s Photorealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
John Edmund Mace RBA (1889-1952) - Framed Mixed Media, Dartmouth Harbour
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive preparatory drawing and watercolour study by the artist John Edmund Mace. Well
Category
Mid-20th Century Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Ducks original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in London, GB
preparatory drawings here. Search for 'Sayer' in our stock to see more of these utterly charming illustrations
Category
1980s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Tree original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in London, GB
preparatory drawings here. Search for 'Sayer' in our stock to see more of these utterly charming illustrations
Category
1980s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
SPEAKING OF CHILDREN and PTA FRIEND'S SEMINARY
By Peggy Bacon
Located in Portland, ME
with a preparatory drawing, titled "PTA Friend's Seminary." The etching titled, dated an signed in
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Michael Kenny Preparatory Sketch from the Serpentine Show
By Michael Kenny RA
Located in London, GB
Antony Gormley and Damien Hurst.
Michael Kenny: Sculpture & Drawings
This was an exhibition of
Category
Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) Studies of men, original drawing
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Paris, FR
here they were preparatory drawings, intended by the artist to create compositions such as
Category
1910s Symbolist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Carbon Pencil
Preparatory Study - Original China ink Drawing by H. Hausmann - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Preparatory Study is an original red china ink drawing on ivory-colorated cardboard by Herta
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
H 9.06 in W 6.93 in D 0.04 in
Terre, soleil, lune, mer
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in PARIS, FR
revival.
This oil on canvas is a preparatory drawing for tapestry.
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Renaissance Style Drawing of The Medici Madonna and Cherubs
By Michelangelo
Located in Cotignac, FR
this sculpture.
Several preparatory drawings (at the British Museum and the Albertina) show a less
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil
Frank Dobson, Study of a nude, sanguine chalk
By Frank Dobson
Located in Harkstead, GB
½ inches
21¼ x 24¼ inches with frame
A wonderful example of a preparatory drawing by one of the foremost
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk
G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) , Study for "Le Cocher" original drawing
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Paris, FR
presented here they were preparatory drawings, intended by the artist to create compositions such as
Category
1910s Symbolist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Carbon Pencil
The Balcony (Drawing for Plate I, Planches de Salut)
By Louis Marcoussis
Located in London, GB
signature “1930”.
It is a preparatory drawing for plate I of Planches de Salut, a book of 13 etchings
Category
1930s Cubist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Portrait of Isabella d'Este - Etching from Louvre Museum
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in Paris, IDF
dry stamp. This copperplate by Alphonse Leroy reproduces a preparatory drawing by Leonardo da Vinci
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian School Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
East Wall
By General Idea
Located in Toronto, Ontario
the final preparatory drawings for the installation. The work features General Idea's hand-written
Category
1980s Post-Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Study for « Paysage de Fribourg » - 1943 a drawing by Balthus (1908 - 2001)
By Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola)
Located in PARIS, FR
.
We have chosen to frame this preparatory drawing in a 17th century Spanish frame with faded gilding
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper
WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Portland, ME
sketch for In the Loge shown here [MFA illustrates another preparatory drawing]."
Mathilde Valet served
Category
1870s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Winged Putti
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
this drawing is an early iteration or preparatory drawing for the artist's 1956 hand-made book, "In the
Category
1950s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
The Medici Society : School of Tiepolo (1696-1770) Fine Art Prints c1930's
Located in Frome, Somerset
Two Medici Society Fine Art prints of preparatory drawing for paintings , Italian/ Venetian school
Category
1930s Rococo Figurative Prints
Materials
Printer's Ink
H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo
Located in Firenze, IT
Head of a Monk – Preparatory Study, Atelier of Enrico Reffo
Charcoal on paper with light watercolor
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Carbon Pencil
Siegfried
By Maxwell Armfield, RWS
Located in London, GB
many provincial and overseas galleries.
The present work is a preparatory drawing for the artist’s
Category
Early 1900s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
A Pair of Engravings of a Neo Classical tUrns by G.B. Piranesi/F. Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
series of preparatory drawings about Paestum, which were completed by Francesco. Upon his father's death
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Drawings
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 23.5 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Study, preparatory work for “La Princesse”, watercolor and pencil on paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Raphael DELORME (1886-1962)
Study, preparatory work for “La Princesse”
Watercolor and pencil on
Category
1930s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Study, preparatory work for “La Princesse”, watercolor and pencil on paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Raphael DELORME (1886-1962)
Study, preparatory work for “La Princesse”
Watercolor and pencil on
Category
1930s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Portrait of Raphaël Fumet ; preparatory study for "La Famille mystique", 1914
By Jules Oury dit Marcel-Lenoir
Located in PARIS, FR
critical fortune a disservice.
The drawing we are proposing is a preparatory study for The Mystical Family
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil
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