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Sylviane Descarpentries (1925-2016) - Contemporary Gouache, Study of A Statue
Sylviane Descarpentries (1925-2016) - Contemporary Gouache, Study of A Statue

Sylviane Descarpentries (1925-2016) - Contemporary Gouache, Study of A Statue

Located in Corsham, GB

A delightfully expressive study depicting a statue placed before a painting. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

'Nude Study', Museum of Modern Art, Paris, Montevideo, Grupo de los 8, Benezit
'Nude Study', Museum of Modern Art, Paris, Montevideo, Grupo de los 8, Benezit

'Nude Study', Museum of Modern Art, Paris, Montevideo, Grupo de los 8, Benezit

By Carlos Paez Vilaro

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Certification of authenticity stamped, verso, for Carlos Paez Vilaro (Uruguayan, 1923-2014) and painted circa 1984. Dedicated verso on old backing, 'To Arlene', signed and dated 1984...

Category

1980s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Studies and notes - Ink and Pencil on Paper y Anonymous Master - Early 1800
Studies and notes - Ink and Pencil on Paper y Anonymous Master - Early 1800

Studies and notes - Ink and Pencil on Paper y Anonymous Master - Early 1800

Located in Roma, IT

This is probably a piece of paper from a sketchbook. Overall, the drawing is beautiful, pleasant to the eye, interesting in the subject matter, and realized by a skilled hand in draw...

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Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pencil

19th Century Academic Crayon on Paper Study by Follower of Jacques-Louis David
19th Century Academic Crayon on Paper Study by Follower of Jacques-Louis David

19th Century Academic Crayon on Paper Study by Follower of Jacques-Louis David

By Jacques-Louis David

Located in Cotignac, FR

A fine French academic study sketch on paper of a classical head. The work is unsigned but very much in the style of the period and its early exponents such as Jacques-Louis David. ...

Category

19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pencil, Chalk, Pastel

'Tall Pink Rose Study' watercolor on paper, framed in light wood
'Tall Pink Rose Study' watercolor on paper, framed in light wood

'Tall Pink Rose Study' watercolor on paper, framed in light wood

By Gary Bukovnik

Located in Burlingame, CA

Internationally acclaimed watercolorist Gary Bukovnik has devoted his career to celebrating the beauty, abundance, and vitality of the natural world. Renowned for his exuberant flora...

Category

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

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Shell oil advertising study in crayon & pencil on paper by British Rex Whistler
Shell oil advertising study in crayon & pencil on paper by British Rex Whistler

Shell oil advertising study in crayon & pencil on paper by British Rex Whistler

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A unique and early Shell advertising study from The Shell Archive by early 20th century British illustrator Rex John Whistler. The details of the work are as follows: Rex John Whist...

Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pencil

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

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

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Woman at Rest - Original Charcoal Drawing by Emmanuel Gondouin - 1930s

Woman at Rest - Original Charcoal Drawing by Emmanuel Gondouin - 1930s

By Emmanuel Gondouin

Located in Roma, IT

Woman at Rest is an original artwork realized by Emmanuel Gondouin (Versailles, 1883 - Parigi, 1934) in 1930s. This charcoal drawing is a study for the graphic collection entitled "...

Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Fletcher J Mercer (1861-1922) - Signed Watercolour, Watercolour Study
Fletcher J Mercer (1861-1922) - Signed Watercolour, Watercolour Study

Fletcher J Mercer (1861-1922) - Signed Watercolour, Watercolour Study

Located in Corsham, GB

An interesting watercolour still life of two butterflies gently gliding towards the bright read flowers. Well presented in a card mount and gilt frame. Signed to the lower right. On ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Pink Begonias - Floral Study in Watercolor on Heavy Paper
Pink Begonias - Floral Study in Watercolor on Heavy Paper

Pink Begonias - Floral Study in Watercolor on Heavy Paper

By Barbara Gibson

Located in Soquel, CA

Watercolor of pink begonias by Barbara Gibson (20th Century). A large tuberous begonia is potted in a green pot. There are several large blossoms, and a few small buds. The colors on...

Category

1980s American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper, Pencil

Studies of sailors rowing a boat, and a man seated - European School, 19th C
Studies of sailors rowing a boat, and a man seated - European School, 19th C

Studies of sailors rowing a boat, and a man seated - European School, 19th C

Located in Middletown, NY

Graphite on grayish brown laid paper, 4 1/2 x 8 5/8 inches (107 x 217 mm), the full sheet. In good condition with light toning and a small loss at the lower left corner. There are ad...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Laid Paper

Two Studies of Henriette (Head of the artist's wife & The Artist's wife writing
Two Studies of Henriette (Head of the artist's wife & The Artist's wife writing

Two Studies of Henriette (Head of the artist's wife & The Artist's wife writing

By Leon Kelly

Located in Fairlawn, OH

His influence is evident in Kelly's notebooks of this time which are full of drawings for World War II battlements and weaponry which echo DaVinci's drawings for the mechanisms of war.

Category

1920s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Divertimento I (Picasso)
Divertimento I (Picasso)

Divertimento I (Picasso)

By Conger A. Metcalf

Located in Fairlawn, OH

He Moved to Boston and continued his studies (drawing and painting) at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, under Alexandre Iacovleff and Karl Zerbe.

Category

1940s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil

"Self Portrait Conte Sketch" rare Ben Fenske work on paper - academic study
"Self Portrait Conte Sketch" rare Ben Fenske work on paper - academic study

"Self Portrait Conte Sketch" rare Ben Fenske work on paper - academic study

By Ben Fenske

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A colorful self-portrait from Ben Fenske, staring at the viewer straight-on. Hues of red dominate. Unframed. Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been worki...

Category

Early 2000s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Conté

France early 20th century View of the Grosbois castle and head study, watercolor
France early 20th century View of the Grosbois castle and head study, watercolor

France early 20th century View of the Grosbois castle and head study, watercolor

Located in Paris, FR

French school early 20th century  View of the Grosbois castle and a portrait study. Black ink, black ink wash and watercolor on paper Signed lower right (indistinct, see photo) 27 x ...

Category

1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Carbon Pencil

Studio di volto (Study of a boy's face, 2 views) Florentine School 18th century
Studio di volto (Study of a boy's face, 2 views) Florentine School 18th century

Studio di volto (Study of a boy's face, 2 views) Florentine School 18th century

Located in Middletown, NY

An 18th century Florentine study of a head, circa 1700 Red crayon on light-weight laid paper with a partial Pro Patria watermark with Hollandia and a rampant lion, 5 5/8 x 7 1/2 inc...

Category

Early 18th Century Italian School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Laid Paper, Crayon

Modern British pastel study of Red Peonies by Bernard Myers
Modern British pastel study of Red Peonies by Bernard Myers

Modern British pastel study of Red Peonies by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Red Peonies Pastel on paper Signed ‘B. Myers’ (lower left) 24 x 31.3/4 in. (61 x 80.7 cm.) (including frame) From the estate of Bernard Myers Be...

Category

20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

The Cross, Study for a Glass - Tempera by Charles Dubin - Early 20th century

The Cross, Study for a Glass - Tempera by Charles Dubin - Early 20th century

By Charles Dubin

Located in Roma, IT

The cross is an original study for a glass, painting in tempera on paper by Charles Dubin. Hand-signed by the artist with pensil on the back of the artwork. In very good conditions...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera

Study for The Donkey - Original Pencil and China Ink by G. Galantara - 1905

Study for The Donkey - Original Pencil and China Ink by G. Galantara - 1905

By Gabriele Galantara

Located in Roma, IT

Studio per l’asino is an original drawing in pencil and china ink realized by Gabriele Galantara, the state of preservation of the artwork is good and aged. The drawing in on the re...

Category

Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pencil

French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Drawing of Three Figures on Paper c.1950
French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Drawing of Three Figures on Paper c.1950

French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Drawing of Three Figures on Paper c.1950

By Alexandre Moulis

Located in NANTES, FR

KEYWORDS Alexandre Moulis, French drawing, Mid-Century Modern, figurative drawing, charcoal drawing, graphite drawing, charcoal on paper, French modern art, postwar French art, stan...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

"In a Brown Study, " Watercolor Portrait of a Hen signed by Julia Taylor
"In a Brown Study, " Watercolor Portrait of a Hen signed by Julia Taylor

"In a Brown Study, " Watercolor Portrait of a Hen signed by Julia Taylor

By Julia Taylor

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"In a Brown Study" is an original watercolor by Julia Taylor. This golden hen has her eye on you. Behind her is a splattering of blue paint and swirls of purple. Image: 30 x 22 in ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Revolutions, dynamic surreal purple drawing on paper of pretty girl dancing
Revolutions, dynamic surreal purple drawing on paper of pretty girl dancing

Revolutions, dynamic surreal purple drawing on paper of pretty girl dancing

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Scottish artist Patsy McArthur explores the grace and power of human movement in her naturalistic drawings and paintings. Her latest works, including small ink studies, charcoal and ...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper, Ink

A study of the staircase at the Musée Carnavalet – English School, early 20th C.
A study of the staircase at the Musée Carnavalet – English School, early 20th C.

A study of the staircase at the Musée Carnavalet – English School, early 20th C.

Located in Middletown, NY

Graphite on light wove paper, 9 1/4 x 6 inches (235 x 152 mm), the full sheet. In very good condition. A detailed rendering of the balustrade and newel of the Escalier de Luynes, al...

Category

Early 20th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Handmade Paper, Graphite

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

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

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting
The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting

The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Scottish artist Patsy McArthur explores the grace and power of human movement in her naturalistic drawings and paintings. Her latest works, including small ink studies, charcoal and ...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Her Flaming Locks Of Auburn Hair A 1930s French Sculptor’s Framed Drawing
Her Flaming Locks Of Auburn Hair A 1930s French Sculptor’s Framed Drawing

Her Flaming Locks Of Auburn Hair A 1930s French Sculptor’s Framed Drawing

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

His drawings would have functioned both as preparatory studies and as independent works of art, valued for their immediacy and expressive warmth.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pre-Raphaelite Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

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

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

By Carlo Maratta (Ancona 1625 - Rome 1713)

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

The sheet finds close parallels with drawings held at the National Gallery in Washington, the British Museum, the Louvre, and the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin, many of which were pr...

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Life study of a male nude in repose - European School, late 18th Century
Life study of a male nude in repose - European School, late 18th Century

Life study of a male nude in repose - European School, late 18th Century

Located in Middletown, NY

European School, late 18th century. Red chalk with primo pensiero in graphite on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (215 x 293 mm). Scattered light handling wear and multiple s...

Category

Late 18th Century Naturalistic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Laid Paper, Pencil, Graphite

C. Williams - Signed & Framed Mid 20th Century Watercolour, Rose Study
C. Williams - Signed & Framed Mid 20th Century Watercolour, Rose Study

C. Williams - Signed & Framed Mid 20th Century Watercolour, Rose Study

Located in Corsham, GB

Finished with body colour highlights this study of a rose bush truly glows. The artwork is signed in graphite in the bottom left-hand corner, and is well presented in a thin wood fra...

Category

20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Three Studies of a Woman in Movement - Charcoal by G. Gôbo - Early 20th Century

Three Studies of a Woman in Movement - Charcoal by G. Gôbo - Early 20th Century

By Georges Gobo

Located in Roma, IT

Three studies of a woman in movement is an original black charcoal drawing on thick serrated sheet on the left side, realized at the beginning of the 20th Century by the artist Georg...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

A Bold 1940s Cubist Mural Study of a Chicago City Scene by Rudolph Weisenborn
A Bold 1940s Cubist Mural Study of a Chicago City Scene by Rudolph Weisenborn

A Bold 1940s Cubist Mural Study of a Chicago City Scene by Rudolph Weisenborn

By Rudolph Weisenborn

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold 1940s graphite on paper WPA era mural study of a Chicago city scene by Rudolph Weisenborn. Artwork size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches. Archivally matted to 18 x 16 inches, Proven...

Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

"Hibiscus"
"Hibiscus"

"Hibiscus"

By Sears Gallagher

Located in Lambertville, NJ

He began his art education locally, studying drawing with the Italian artist, Tomasso Juglaris, and watercolor painting with the Samuel P.R.

Category

20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Performance I, realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress
Performance I, realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

Performance I, realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Artwork size: 41 x 32 inches / 104 x 82 cm Framed size: approx 46 x 37 inches / 117 x 94 cm Scottish artist Patsy McArthur explores the grace and power of human movement in her nat...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal, Ink

Performance II realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress
Performance II realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

Performance II realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Artwork size: 41 x 32 inches / 104 x 82 cm Framed size: approx 46 x 37 inches / 117 x 94 cm Scottish artist Patsy McArthur explores the grace and power of human movement in her nat...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper

Study for Men in the Trench, Pen, Ink & Watercolour on Paper Painting 1950 circa
Study for Men in the Trench, Pen, Ink & Watercolour on Paper Painting 1950 circa

Study for Men in the Trench, Pen, Ink & Watercolour on Paper Painting 1950 circa

By Reginald Brill

Located in Kingsclere, GB

Study for Men in the Trench, Pen, Ink & Watercolour on Paper Painting 1950 circa Additional information: Medium: Pen, ink and watercolour on paper 11 3/4 x 26 in 29.8 x 68.5 cm Reg...

Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

A Triptych: The Olympic Games, Modern British Drawing, Ancient Greek, Nude
A Triptych: The Olympic Games, Modern British Drawing, Ancient Greek, Nude

A Triptych: The Olympic Games, Modern British Drawing, Ancient Greek, Nude

By James Stroudley

Located in London, GB

Graphite on paper Image size of rectangular works: 33 x 43 inches (84 x 109 cm) Image size of arched central work: 38 1/4 x 29 inches (97 x 73.5 cm) Provenance Private Collection o...

Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Iris - Watercolor and Ink Floral Study, American Realist, Signed, 1985
Iris - Watercolor and Ink Floral Study, American Realist, Signed, 1985

Iris - Watercolor and Ink Floral Study, American Realist, Signed, 1985

By Deborah Eddy

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful watercolor, pen and ink floral study of a purple iris, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (American, b.194...

Category

1980s American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Paper

'Yellow Rose Study No. 3' watercolor on paper, framed in light wood
'Yellow Rose Study No. 3' watercolor on paper, framed in light wood

'Yellow Rose Study No. 3' watercolor on paper, framed in light wood

By Gary Bukovnik

Located in Burlingame, CA

Internationally acclaimed watercolorist Gary Bukovnik has devoted his career to celebrating the beauty, abundance, and vitality of the natural world. Renowned for his exuberant flora...

Category

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

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Still Life Study Gouache by Raoul Dufy
Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Still Life Study Gouache by Raoul Dufy

Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Still Life Study Gouache by Raoul Dufy

By Raoul Dufy

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

He took a job with an importer of Brazilian coffee, but still found time from 1892 to attend evening courses in drawing and composition at the local college of fine arts under Charle...

Category

1920s Fauvist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

English School 19th Century Watercolour - Study of Pears on a Branch
English School 19th Century Watercolour - Study of Pears on a Branch

English School 19th Century Watercolour - Study of Pears on a Branch

Located in Corsham, GB

A delicate 19th century watercolour illustration of pears on a branch. Presented in an antique burr maple frame. Unsigned. On paper. Image size: 22.5 x 17.5cm.

Category

19th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Puissance, Horse Drawing, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper, white frame
Puissance, Horse Drawing, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper, white frame

Puissance, Horse Drawing, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper, white frame

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Scottish artist Patsy McArthur explores the grace and power of human movement in her naturalistic drawings and paintings. Her latest works, including small ink studies, charcoal and ...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

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