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Exotic Dance: Peter Collins ARCA pencil sketch theatre ballet street performer
By Peter Collins ARCA
Located in London, GB
look at our other drawings and sketches by him.
Collins's first job was at an advertising agency, in
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Kabuki Theatre: Fuwa
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kabuki Theatre
Meji 33 (ca1900)
Woodblock
Original Hand-Color.
Woodblock printing flowered in
Category
Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Kabuki Theatre: Ubanari
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kabuki Theatre
Meji 33 (ca1900)
Woodblock
Original Hand-Color.
Woodblock printing flowered in
Category
Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Kabuki Theatre: Nanatsu
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kabuki Theatre
Meji 33 (ca1900)
Woodblock
Original Hand-Color.
Woodblock printing flowered in
Category
Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Kabuki Theatre: Shibaraku - Stop a Moment
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kabuki Theatre
Meji 33 (ca1900)
Woodblock
Original Hand-Color.
Woodblock printing flowered in
Category
Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Kabuki Theatre: Zo-Hiki (Drawing the Elephant)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kabuki Theatre
Meji 33 (ca1900)
Woodblock
Original Hand-Color.
Woodblock printing flowered in
Category
Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Kabuki Theatre: Ya No Ne - The Arrow-Head
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kabuki Theatre
Meji 33 (ca1900)
Woodblock
Original Hand-Color.
Woodblock printing flowered in
Category
Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Theatre with Signals 3 - Tempera by Leo Guida - 1986
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Theatre with signals 3 is an original sketch in tempera by Leo Guida (1986).
The artwork is in
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Theatre with Signals 2 - Tempera by Leo Guida - 1986
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Theatre with signals 2 is an original sketch in tempera by Leo Guida (1986).
The artwork is in
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Morris Carnovsky "Counterattack" 1943 Broadway Play Theatre Caricature Drawing
Located in New York, NY
cartoonist who specialized in theatre caricatures for more than seven decades. His drawings of theatre, opera
Category
1940s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Board
"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist Cubist
By Sam Norkin
Located in New York, NY
"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist CubistSigned lower left
Category
1940s American Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Theatre with Signals 1 - Original Tempera by Leo Guida - 1986
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Theatre with signals 1 is an original sketch in tempera by Leo Guida (1986).
The artwork is in
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Autograph Letter with Sketch by Hans Erni - 1938
By Hans Erni
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Letter Signed with Original Sketch by Hans Erni to Nesto Jacometti. October 26th, 1938
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Italian Mixed Media Gouache Tempera Theatre Set Costume Silhouette Painting
Located in Firenze, IT
artworks are very unusual, they probably were sketches for theatrical costumes and sets.
A rare example of
Category
19th Century Rococo Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Tempera, Watercolor, Gouache
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 0.79 in
Meryl Streep John Lithgow "Secret Service" 1976 Off Broadway Theatre Caricature
Located in New York, NY
Meryl Streep, John Lithgow and others starred in the Phoenix Theatre Company's Off-Broadway
Category
1970s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Board
Autograph Letter with Original Sketch by Hans Erni - 1949
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Letter Signed with Original Sketch by Hans Erni to Nesto Jacometti. March 5th, 1949
Category
1940s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Autograph Letter with Sketch - China Ink by Hans Erni - 1938
By Hans Erni
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Letter Signed with Original Sketch by Hans Erni to Nesto Jacometti. October 26th, 1938
Category
1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
H 8.27 in W 11.74 in D 0.04 in
Ethel Merman "Annie Get Your Gun" original Mid Century Broadway theatre drawing
Located in New York, NY
Ethel Merman "Annie Get Your Gun" original Mid Century Broadway theatre drawing
Ethel Merman in
Category
1940s Performance Mixed Media
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Board
"Jimi Hendrix original Color Pencil sketch" Fillmore East the very first version
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
created some of the most memorable Classic Theatre and Rock and Roll images from the 1960s and 70s
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Vellum, Color Pencil
View of Mt. Etna From the Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina, 19th Century Italian
By Alessandro La Volpe
Located in Beachwood, OH
Alessandro La Volpe (Italian, 1820-1887)
View of Mt. Etna From the Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina
Category
1880s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of 4, Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese 1835-1900) Kabuki Performance Woodblock
Located in Atlanta, GA
) is a classical form of Japanese theatre, mixing dramatic performance with traditional dance. Kabuki
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
H 26.375 in W 21.375 in D 0.5 in
Original Vintage Poster Bitter Campari Spiratello Leonetto Cappiello, 1921
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
by his time spent sketching performers against dark curtains at the theatre; this poster was very
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
H 38.98 in W 27.17 in D 0.04 in
Model "E1782" Floor Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
sketched on everything: envelopes, theatre programmes, even tram tickets. Some remained sketches and ideas
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 53.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Neoclassical Interior Scene by Russian Theater Artist Early 20th century Mixed
Located in Stockholm, SE
works were also humorous vignettes and sketches with demon-like creatures which seemed to embody the
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Watercolor, Wood
THEBES - COLOSSAL STATUES OF AMUNOPH III Many other Roberts lithographs availabl
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
to painting scenery for many of the prominent theatres in the area.
In 1822 the Coburg Theatre
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Ralph Bellamy & Ruth Hussey (2)
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
of the program page, preliminary sketch of Bellamy.
Caricatures by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
The WHO original 1970 TOMMY concept drawing
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
the most memorable Classic Theatre and Rock and Roll images from the 1960s and 70s. David created ALL
Category
1970s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Vellum
Costumi Ceramic Tiles after Giò Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
Gluck's "Orfeo".
These were Gio Ponti's two principal encounters with the theatre, taking place within
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Flower Gardens at Generalife, Granada
By Ernest Arthur Rowe
Located in London, GB
gardens, along with other decorative plants. An open-air theatre was also added here in 1952. The northern
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
1908 Original Oil Painting Mendocino Coast, California Seascape
By Charles Dorman Robinson
Located in Soquel, CA
was born in East Monmouth, Maine, and his father, David Robinson, was a theatre producer for Gold Rush
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
H 18 in W 28.25 in D 0.75 in
La Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Konstantin Korovin
By Konstantin Alekseyevich Korovin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, sketching and painting vernacular scenes, some of which he then adjusted to the interior design for
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
ZaSu Pitts in "Cordelia" &" Eva Le Gallienne" (2)
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
(1911-2004) of ZaSu Pitts in `Cordelia` & Eva Le Gallienne heading the American Repertory Theatre, for
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
Sunshine
By Yuri Andreevich Kovalenko
Located in San Francisco, CA
region. Graduated from the Leningrad Institute of theatre, music and cinematography. Participated in
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunrise over Fields
By Jolanta Johnsson
Located in Boxholm, SE
curtain in a theatre. The day begins. In my sketch book easy sunrise drawing is emerging. I dare to make
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Bay of Naples Italy - British 19th century art oil painting Italian marinescape
By Thomas Leeson Scrase Rowbotham
Located in London, GB
city. His father had become owner of the Theatre Royal, Bath. Thomas moved to Dublin around 1812
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Lady Shalimar Vaudeville Mixed Media Drawing, 1988
Located in Garnerville, NY
"Sketch by Lady Shalimar (Shalamar)" aka Frances Montague (1905?-1996) of Mitzi and Mitzer. Circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Drawings
Materials
Paint, Paper
L'Aurore boréale by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches and designs. L'Aurore
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
John Bentham-Dinsdale "Thames Entry" Oil on Canvas C. 1972
By John Bentham-Dinsdale 2
Located in Atlanta, GA
found work in the theatre, which had always been a passion of his. He designed scenery for a number of
Category
Late 20th Century English Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
"El Fud" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
, quintessentially American suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and English all around. At
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 1 in
Castle San Angelo, Rome, David Roberts, 19th Century Original Watercolour
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
Roberts had travelled extensively on sketching tours through France, Flanders, Spain, Germany and the Holy
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in North Hollywood, CA
throughout.
* Publisher : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books (February 1, 2000)
* Language : English
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Martyn Green as Lord Chamberlain in "Iolanthe"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Operetta, `Iolanthe` at the New Century Theatre. Produced by the D`Oyly Carte Opera, directed by Anna
Category
1940s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Model E1296 Table Lamp for ASEA Lighting, Sweden 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
everything: envelopes, theatre programmes, even tram tickets. Some remained sketches and ideas, but others he
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
"Memorias" (FRAMED) Painting 34" x 28" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and English all around. At nine, his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
H 34 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Les fleurs du mal by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches and designs. A
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
The Sheldonian and Clarendon, Broad Street, Oxford engraving by Basire
Located in London, GB
Basire II (1769 - 1822) after Edward Dayes (1763 - 1804)
A View of the Theatre, Printing House, & c
Category
Early 1800s Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
"Ladrillo" (FRAMED) Painting 20.5" x 21" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
comfortable, quintessentially American suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
H 20.5 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
"El Purerco" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
, quintessentially American suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and English all around. At
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 1 in
Caricature of "The Dick Powell Show"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, the series was retitled `The Dick Powell Theatre` for its last four months on the air. On 22" x 13
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Board, Pen
"Gallimaufry" Aaron Bohrod, Realism, Surrealism, Charlie Brown, Buddha, Gnome
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was conveyed by the use of misty
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Knight Horrors" Aaron Bohrod, Realism, Surrealism, Dream, Nightmare Monsters
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was conveyed by the use of misty
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Conejo" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
, quintessentially American suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and English all around. At
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 1 in
"Super Artist" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
comfortable, quintessentially American suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 1 in
Original Vintage Soviet Film Poster Moscow And Moscovites Documentary USSR
Located in London, GB
construction as well as factories and museums, a visit to the Bolshoi Theatre with the prima ballerina assoluta
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 40.16 in W 53.55 in D 0.04 in
"Popeye" Painting (FRAMED) 20" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and English all around. At nine, his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
"Objets d'Arctic" Aaron Bohrod, Inuit, Polar Bear, Penguin, Winter Still Life
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was conveyed by the use of misty
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Nodders" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Surrealism, Dreaming
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was conveyed by the use of misty
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Autobiography" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Cars, Realism, Motoring
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was conveyed by the use of misty
Category
1990s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Baa-Relief" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Sheep, Lamb
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was conveyed by the use of misty
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Complementary Angels" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Putti
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
in such everyday activities as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was
Category
1970s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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