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"Fringed Gentians, " Original Watercolor of Flowers signed by Alicia Czechowski
By Alicia Czechowski
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Fringed Gentians" is an original watercolor by Alicia Czechowski. The artist signed the piece in
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1960s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Watercolor of Flowers in a Field: Large Framed Colorful Botanical by Fatima S.
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful framed botanical watercolor painting is signed Fatima S in the lower right. This
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Late 20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Irish Watercolor by M MacLoughlin of Still Life Plants
By M. MacLoughlin
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful original “still life” watercolor of Flower Patio Scene by Irish Watercolorist M
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Mid-20th Century Irish Country Paintings

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Parchment Paper

Flowers VI
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
CYNTHIA FRASER SSA (FI. 1956-1974) Scottish 20th century painter in oil and watercolours of flowers
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20th Century Still-life Paintings

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Board, Oil

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of Eight, Circa 1840-60. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Chrysanthemums
By Sir Jacob Epstein
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Jacob Epstein produced a number of watercolours of flowers during the 1930's until the outbreak in
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1930s Still-life Paintings

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Watercolor

Lanvin of Paris Flower Girl Watercolour
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Original advert watercolour for Lanvin of Paris depicting a flower girl by Alexander Warren Montel
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Flower Island of Mainau Watercolor, 19th Century
Located in Larchmont, NY
Mainau, 19th Century Watercolor on paper 7 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. Mat: 11 x 8 3/4 in. Inscribed lower left
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19th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Botanical Cyanotype, Blue Flower Bouquet, Large Wild Roses Cyanotype, Watercolor
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
: + Title: Blue Flower Bouquet + Year: 2022 + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity
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2010s Baroque Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Emulsion, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Monoprint, Monotype

Field of Flowers, Watercolor Painting by Charles Levier
By Charles Levier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Charles Levier, French (1920 - 2003) Title: Field of Flowers Year: circa 1970 Medium
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1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Irises and Roses in Basket - Italian 19th Century art floral still life painting
By Ermocrate Bucchi
Located in London, GB
Milan, said of Bucchi's paintings, that he sent his best watercolors of flowers to Holland where the
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19th Century Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Bat Flower / botanical watercolor
By Adrienne Sherman
Located in Burlingame, CA
Sophisticated contemporary floral botanical watercolor of a Bat Flower crated by Adrienne Sherman
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Drawings and Water...

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Three Birds & Flowers Watercolor Tondo
By Nina Bovasso
Located in New York, NY
This is a celebration of Spring with pink flowers and blue birds painted on a thick round
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21st Century and Contemporary Symbolist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

British Modernist Vibrant Watercolor Painting of Flowers
By Sir Jacob Epstein
Located in Surfside, FL
Sir Jacob Epstein KBE (10 November 1880 – 19 August 1959) was an American British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture. He was born in the United States, and moved to Europe ...
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1930s Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

White irises on blue Watercolor flowers
Located in Sempach, LU
flowers - the picture with irises turned out to be rich and interesting. Such an original watercolor
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2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

'Chair with Flowers' original watercolor painting
By Craig Lueck
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art: 5-1/2"x 5" Frame: 14"x 13-3/8" Watercolor on Holbein watercolor paper. Signed and dated lower
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Early 2000s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Bouquet of Flowers I, Watercolor by Eve Nethercott
By Eve Nethercott
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) Title: Bouquet of Flowers I Year: circa 1960 Medium
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1960s Expressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

C. White - 19th Century Watercolour, Flower Gatherers
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour scene depicting two young girls bringing a basket of flowers back to their
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Janet Sherwood - 20th Century Watercolour, A Spray of Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive spray of watercolour flowers with graphite details. Signed to the lower right. On
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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Red tropical flowers Watercolor painting Golden elements
Located in Sempach, LU
A watercolor painting with golden foil in the interior. A watercolor painting for the interior with
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2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Foil

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Gathering Wintercress Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly charming watercolour finished with graphic black hatching, showing children gathering
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Delicate rose Watercolor painting Flowers Aquarelle
Located in Sempach, LU
watercolor is a wonderful material for this! Rose is truly the queen of flowers. She enjoys the tenderness
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Marilla Palmer "Communicating Flowers" - Watercolor and Pressed Flowers on Paper
By Marilla Palmer
Located in New York, NY
Marilla Palmer Communicating Flowers, 2022 watercolor, pressed petals, sequin, stitching, Durabrite
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Flowers Paper, watercolor, 1994, 40x30 cm
By Oskars Berzins
Located in Riga, LV
"Flowers" is a watercolor artwork created on paper in 1994, with dimensions of 40x30 cm. The
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1990s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Flower Moon 2:30pm, Botanical, Floral, Watercolor, Work on Paper, Flowers
By Cynthia MacCollum
Located in Riverdale, NY
Flower Moon 2:30pm is a watercolor work on paper by Cynthia MacCollum. This original artwork is
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

20th Century Watercolour - Mock Orange Flower
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate study of mock orange flowers against a green wash background. Well presented in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

FLOWER_09, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Helal Uddin
Located in Yardley, PA
:: Watercolor Paper :: Landscape :: Original :: Framed: No
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"MY OUT-OF-REACH GARDEN", abstract watercolor, memory, flowers, stars, textile
By Fleur Thesmar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
MY OUT-OF-REACH GARDEN is a new watercolor on Fabriano paper by Fleur Thesmar. The artwork measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

"Biomorphic Flowers" original watercolor painting by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the one presented here. This example takes on the appearance of a flower, while the watercolor seeps
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1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Marilla Palmer "Flowers Like Fans" - Watercolor and Pressed Flowers on Paper
By Marilla Palmer
Located in New York, NY
Marilla Palmer Flowers Like Fans, 2022 watercolor, pressed petals, sequin, stitching, fabric on
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Fabric, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Flower Moon 1:40pm, Botanical, Floral, Watercolor, Work on Paper, Flowers
By Cynthia MacCollum
Located in Riverdale, NY
Flower Moon 1:40pm is a watercolor work on paper by Cynthia MacCollum. This original artwork is
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Archival Paper, Monoprint, Mixed Media

Flower_15, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Helal Uddin
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio paintings. I love watercolor because it’s a very challenging medium. I
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

c.1834 Watercolour - Little Boy Holding a Flower
Located in Corsham, GB
large flower, possibly foxgloves. Well presented in a dark wood frame with gilt slip. Inscribed to the
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Manner of Jean-Frédéric Schall (1752-1825)- Mid 19thC Watercolour, Flower Seller
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful mid 19th Century watercolour,showing a pretty young flower seller with dark hair and a
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Dorothy Fitchew - 20th Century British Watercolor Illustration of Flower Fairies
By Dorothy Fitchew
Located in London, GB
Cowslip’s Ear.” Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act II, Scene I Signed l.l.: DOROTHY FITCHEW Watercolour and pen
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Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"First Day of Spring, " Original Watercolor with Flowers signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"First Day of Spring" is an original watercolor by David Barnett. The artist signed and dated the
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Song of the Spring, Chickadees and Dogwood Flowers Suren Nersisyan Watercolor pa
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Song of the Spring, Chickadees and Dogwood Flowers Suren Nersisyan Watercolor painting on paper One
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

FLOWER_07, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Helal Uddin
Located in Yardley, PA
: Right bottom :: Watercolor Paper :: Portrait :: Original :: Framed: No
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Vase with lilac, Still-Life Watercolor, Interior, Flowers
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
varnish and it is not framed. Medium : Watercolour on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper 300Gsm Artist : Gabriel
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

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Archival Paper, Watercolor

Autumn flowers 1995, paper, watercolor, 47x36 cm
By Oskars Berzins
Located in Riga, LV
Autumn flowers 1995, paper, watercolor, 47x36 cm "Autumn flowers" is a colorful still-life
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1990s Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Theater : Sarah Bernhardt with Flowers - Original Watercolor, Handsigned
By Georges Jules Victor Clairin
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Clairin Sarah Bernhardt with Flowers Original watercolor with tempera Signed bottom right
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Early 1900s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor

c. 1920 Otto Münch Watercolor Flower Study
Located in Larchmont, NY
Otto Münch (German-American, 1885-1965) Design for Teacups, c. 1920 Watercolor on paper 9 1/8 in
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1920s Art Nouveau Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

M. Demancy - 1844 Watercolour, Lady with a Flower Basket
Located in Corsham, GB
trimmings to match the ribbon in her hair and rests her arm over a basket of flowers. Delicately captures in
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Forest flowers. Watercolor, Realistic, Landscape, Classic, Polish artist
By Włodzimierz Karczmarzyk
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary watercolor painting on paper by Polish artist Wlodzimierz Karczmarzyk. Artwork depicts
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Early 2000s Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Flower Shop - China Ink Drawing and Watercolor - 1934
Located in Roma, IT
"Flower Shop" is an original china ink drawing on ivory-colorated paper realized by Katerina
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1930s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Flower 11, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Helal Uddin
Located in Yardley, PA
Location: Right bottom :: Watercolor Paper :: Landscape :: Original :: Framed: No
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Untitled (Red Flower)" Watercolor on Paper, Abstract Flower, Signed & Dated
Located in Detroit, MI
Flowers were one of Culver's favorite subject. This stunning portrait of a red flower draws the
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1950s Romantic Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Vase of Flowers on Chartreuse Tablecloth, " Watercolor signed by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Vase of Flowers on Chartreuse Tablecloth" is a watercolor signed by Sylvia Spicuzza. This
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1950s American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Watercolor 19th French school flowers hollyhocks large Academic
Located in PARIS, FR
French school of the mid-19th century Watercolor 51 x 37 cm (69 x 55 cm with frame) Signed and
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1850s Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Fiona C. Goldbacher - 20th Century Watercolour, Pink Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating watercolour painting with pastel details by the artist Fiona Goldbacher, depicting a
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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Cobblestone Passage with Flowers, Original Watercolor by Peruvian Artist
By Altino Villasante
Located in Doylestown, PA
The artwork is a 22 x 30 inches, original watercolor painting of a cobblestone passage, adorned by
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

"Vase of Flowers & Tea Cup, " a Watercolor signed by Alicia Czechowski
By Alicia Czechowski
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Vase of Flowers & Tea Cup" is an original watercolor painting by Alicia Czechowski. This painting
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1960s Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Yellow Flower, " Original Watercolor stamped signature by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Yellow Flower" is an original watercolor on paper by Sylvia Spicuzza. The artist stamped her
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1950s Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Flower 10, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Helal Uddin
Located in Yardley, PA
:: Watercolor Paper :: Portrait :: Original :: Framed: No
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Fleurs - French Impressionist Watercolor, Still Life of Flowers by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour on paper circa 1920 by French Impressionist painter Henri Duhem depicting white, red
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Gathered Flowers' Original watercolor signed by Craig Lueck
By Craig Lueck
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Gathered Flowers' is an original watercolor on Holbein watercolor paper by Craig Lueck. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"STELLATA MAGNOLIA 2", watercolor, tree, flowers, forsythia, home, architecture
By Fleur Thesmar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
STELLATA MAGNOLIA 2 is a new watercolor on Arches paper by Fleur Thesmar. The artwork measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Tropical bouquet Watercolor painting with Gold Interior Flowers Art Aquarelle
Located in Sempach, LU
A watercolor painting with a potala for modern interior. A watercolor painting with bright
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2010s Expressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Red Vase of Flowers on Orange Tablecloth, " Watercolor signed by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Red Vase of Flowers on Orange Tablecloth" is a watercolor signed by Sylvia Spicuzza. This simple
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1950s Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Snow Flowers, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Daniel Clarke
Located in Yardley, PA
Location: Lower right hand corner :: Watercolor Paper :: Landscape :: Original :: Framed: No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Pain...

Materials

Watercolor

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Watercolors Of Flowers For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of watercolors of flowers available for sale. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Modern and Photorealist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Watercolors of flowers available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown, black and more. Julia Whitney Barnes, Kind of Cyan, Mary Reilly, David Barnett and Ronald Birch took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, watercolor and paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Watercolors Of Flowers?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — watercolors of flowers in our inventory begin at $75 and can go as high as $42,398, while the average can fetch as much as $1,700.
Questions About Watercolors Of Flowers
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    No one knows for certain who invented watercolor, as the earliest examples of the material date back to Paleolithic times. However, many historians consider the German Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer to be the father of European watercolor painting. His work inspired many painters, such as Anthony van Dyck and Claude Lorrain, to work in the medium. Find a collection of watercolor paintings on 1stDibs.
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    The use of watercolor goes back to the cave paintings. Watercolors were employed in ancient Egypt and as early as 4000 B.C. in Asia, emerging in Europe during the Renaissance.

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    Watercolors are created using paints in which the pigments are suspended in a water-based solution.

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    A flower cart is a wheeled metal or wood cart with a flat surface for displaying potted plants or fresh-cut flowers in bins, buckets or baskets. Some feature four wheels, while others have two. Depending on the design, carts may have two long handles for pulling by hand or a hitch for towing with a bicycle. The original purpose of flower carts was to allow gardeners to sell the blossoms from flower beds, but today, many people use them as plant stands indoors and outdoors. Shop a selection of flower carts on 1stDibs.
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    A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.
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    A flower bag is a narrow-tall nylon or plastic bag used for planting flowers, which has hanging straps at the top side with cut openings in which you can plant the flowers. Find a range of flower bags on 1stDibs to choose from.
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    A flower basket is a basket that holds flowers. A reliable decorative flourish for any home, a flower basket is considered to be the best gift for any occasion. A flower basket near the entrance or center table adds to the aesthetic of the house. Flower baskets can also be hung on verandahs or front porches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage flower baskets.
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    A tole flower or arrangement is one that’s made out of tin or another type of metal. They’re often painted or lacquered to have a realistic look. These floral arrangements were popular in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, find vintage tole flowers from top sellers around the world.
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    Yes, watercolor can fade over time. The paints are delicate and can lose their color quickly, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. However, artwork produced with watercolors can be protected from fading with a layer of varnish. Using acid-free paper can also reduce the risk of discoloration. Find a collection of fine art from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A flower holder is any pot, planter, or container used to showcase flowers or other plants. Ceramic, glass, and metal and more have been used to create flower pots over the years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage flower holders.
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    A flower set diamond is a setting where a diamond is surrounded by a smaller cluster of diamonds, giving the appearance of a flower. Flower set diamonds are a popular choice to add more sparkle and increase the size of a piece. Browse an array of flower set diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    What flower rings symbolize depends on the floral motif. The rings came into popularity during the Victorian age when people associated different species with certain sentiments. For example, a red chrysanthemum represented love. If a man presented a woman with a flower ring with a red chrysanthemum on it, he was telling her he loved her. On 1stDibs, shop a range of flower rings.
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    Dutch flower paintings are painted artworks that depict various species of flowers. Painters from the Netherlands produced many flower paintings between the late 16th and 18th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch flower paintings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Watercolor painting techniques include dry brush on dry paper, wet brush on dry paper and wet brush on wet paper.

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    Flower stems should be no longer than two times the height of the vase.

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    What the flower is on Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry varies. Artisans at the luxury jewelry house have drawn inspiration from several types of flowers over time, including roses, chrysanthemums, peonies and daisies. Floral designs are frequently set with gemstones at their center and feature glittering pavé petals. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
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    Why there are so many insects in Dutch flower paintings is a matter of debate among art historians. Some feel that Dutch artists painted the insects in great detail simply to show their skill or to depict the flowers in the most natural way possible. Others believe the insects may have deeper symbolism. They could represent the interconnectedness of life or be reminders of death. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch paintings on 1stDibs.