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Theophile Alexandre Steinlen Works on Paper Woman
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Gardena, CA
Theophile Alexandre Steinlen Works on Paper Woman
heophile Alexandre (Switzerland, 1859-1923
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Drawings
Materials
Paper
Basquiat Works on Paper Exhibition Catalog
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
catalog of Basquiat drawings and works on paper published in 1997 by Réunion des Musées Nationaux, France
Category
1990s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Paper
Maude Eggemeyer Works on paper “The Fleets Inn”
Located in Gardena, CA
Maude Eggemeyer Works on paper “The Fleets Inn”
Inscribed “To Marian” signed Maude R. Eggemeyer
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paper
Jasper Johns: New Sculpture and Works on Paper (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This monograph reproduces sculptures and works on paper completed over the last five years by
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Black & White Botanical Works on Paper
Located in New York, NY
We love the graphic simplicity of these works of art. Created and signed by Georgia artist Victoria
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Prints
Materials
Paint, Paper
"Jack Summerford: Works on Paper" 1982 U.S. Exhibition Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1982 U.S. poster by Jack Summerford for the exhibition “Jack Summerford: Works on Paper
Category
Vintage 1980s American Posters
Materials
Paper
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #18
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #17
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #15
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #13
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #12
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #16
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #14
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #11
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #10
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #8
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Small Works on Paper, Untitled #7
By Stephanie Visser
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Brooklyn Series no. 3, 2018, Works on Paper
Located in Armonk, NY
Brooklyn Series no. 3, 2018
22" x 15"
Works on Paper
Signed
Claudia Mengel has been studying
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
Works On Paper - Poster - Hans Hofmann -
By Hans Hofmann
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Monogrammed in print
In great condition
On light cardboard
Category
1980s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Color, Lithograph
Works On Paper - Poster - Hans Hofmann -
By Hans Hofmann
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Monogrammed in print
In great condition
On light cardboard
Category
1980s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Color, Lithograph
Works On Paper - Poster - Hans Hofmann -
By Hans Hofmann
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Monogrammed in print
In great condition
On light cardboard
Category
1980s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Color, Lithograph
Show Poster Monoprint (Works on Paper) - Vintage Latin American School
Located in Soquel, CA
Show Poster Monoprint (Works on Paper) - Vintage Latin American School
Bold show poster by Latin
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
H 22.5 in W 30 in D 0.02 in
Brooklyn Series no. 29, 2018, Works on Paper, Signed
Located in Armonk, NY
Brooklyn Series no. 29
22" x 15"
Works on Paper
Signed
Claudia Mengel has been studying
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
Neutral Conversation, 2018, Works on Paper, Signed
Located in Armonk, NY
Neutral Conversation, 2018
32" x 50"
Work on Paper
Signed
Claudia Mengel has been studying
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
Brooklyn Series no. 45, 2018, Works on Paper, Signed
Located in Armonk, NY
Brooklyn Series, no. 45. 2018
22" x 15"
Works on Paper
Signed
Claudia Mengel has been studying
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
Johnson, No 4, Works on Paper, Signed
Located in Armonk, NY
Johnson No. 4
50" x 38"
Works of Paper
Signed
Claudia Mengel has been studying, instructing, and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
Carlos Nadal Works on Paper and an English Perspective (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
galleries, 304 pages. 2210 grams.
Works on Paper
This book combines 320 colour and black and white
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Neon II, Line Drawing. Abstract Works on Paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Neon II, Line Drawing, 2022
From the Series Line Drawings
Parachute Lines and Epoxy on paper
Size
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
Neon I, Line Drawing. Abstract Works on Paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Neon I, Line Drawing, 2022
From the Series Line Drawings
Parachute Lines and Epoxy on paper
Size
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
Después de la Data, Works on paper book
Located in Miami Beach, FL
gravitacional
Ink on paper book
Image size: 90 H x 90 W cm.
Frame size: 93 H x 93 W x 3 D cm.
Weight: 20 kg
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper, Mixed Media
Works on Paper a Selection of Drawings Graphic Works & Collages By Czech Artists
Located in valatie, NY
Works on Paper; a Selection of Drawings, Graphic Works and Collages By Czech Artists from the Jan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in
Suite of four works on paper "Exploding Faces"
By Nina Bovasso
Located in New York, NY
This is a suite of 4 works of "exploding faces"
Taking a leap from Ms. Bovasso's signature
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
Chicken Sandwiches, Abstract Figurative Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Signed
By Allison Meyler
Located in Armonk, NY
Chicken Sandwiches
40" x 30"
Abstract Figurative
Mixed Media Works on Paper
Signed
*This work is
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper
Book: Works on Paper 1949-1984 (Hand signed & inscribed by Helen Frankenthaler)
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
exceptions apply)
Helen Frankenthaler
Frankenthaler, Works on Paper 1949-1984 (Hand signed and inscribed to
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset
Jean-Michel Basquiat Works on Paper, Catalogue Raisonne, Galerie Navarra, 1999
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat: Works on Paper, Galerie Enrico Navarra, Paris, 1999:
A Catalogue Raisonne by
Category
1990s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
"Siesta in Ruvo - Apulia" 1969 Italy, works on paper
By Robert Banks
Located in Berlin, DE
Robert Banks "Siesta in Ruvo - Apulia" 1969 Italy.
Behind glass.
Property of Mrs. Pit. Masur.
Measurements with Frame.
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
American Works on Paper, 1880/1930. by Adelson Galleries, Inc. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
American works on paper, 1880/1930. by Adelson Galleries, Inc. Published by Adelson Galleries, Inc
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Black and White III, Line Drawing. Abstract Works on Paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
paper
Size: 153 H x 153 W cm.
Unique
Black wood frame
Unpacked: 40 kg Approx.
Hand-signed back by the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
H 60.24 in W 60.24 in D 1.58 in
Black and White II, Line Drawing. Abstract Works on Paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
paper
Size: 153 H x 203 W cm.
Unique
Black wood frame
Unpacked: 45 kg Approx.
Hand-signed back by the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
H 60.24 in W 79.93 in D 1.58 in
Painting & Works on Paper exhibition poster, Whitechapel Gallery (Hand Signed)
By Sean Scully
Located in New York, NY
Sean Scully Hand Signed Poster Geometric Abstraction Minimalist, 1989
Offset lithograph
Boldly signed in black marker on the front by Sean Scully
29 3/4 x 20 inches
Unframed
This han...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset, Ink
Solitude Series of Contemporary Art, Abstract Works on Paper, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Series on paper is drawn from the beauty found in nature. The simplicity of these works echoes the quiet
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Group of Three Works on Paper by Jose Luis Cuevas, framed
By José Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A suite of three ink drawing on paper with writings in Spanish by Mexican artist Jose Luis Cuevas
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
SET OF 9. Black and White, Line Drawing. Abstract Works on Paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Epoxy on paper
Size: 224 H x 179 W cm.
Unique
Frame
Unpacked: 27 kg Approx.
Hand-signed back by the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
H 88.19 in W 70.48 in D 1.58 in
Aprender a caminar y salir del pozo I, Works on paper book
Located in Miami Beach, FL
salir del pozo gravitacional
Ink on paper book
Image size: 90 H x 90 W cm.
Frame size: 93 H x 93 W x 3
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
H 36.62 in W 36.62 in D 0.12 in
Aprender a caminar y salir del pozo II, Works on paper book
Located in Miami Beach, FL
salir del pozo gravitacional
Ink on paper book
Image size: 90 H x 90 W cm.
Frame size: 93 H x 93 W x 3
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
H 36.62 in W 36.62 in D 0.12 in
Untitled Series of Contemporary Art Abstract Works on Paper 1 of 1
Located in Houston, TX
Series 1,3-11 on paper is drawn from the beauty found in nature. The simplicity of these works echoes the
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Two Figures by Béla Kádár - Hungarian artist, works on paper, Hungarian folklore
By Bela Kadar
Located in London, GB
Two Figures by Béla Kádár (1877–1956)
Ink wash on paper
52 x 35 cm (20 ½ x 13 ¾ inches)
Signed
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Encounter Series of Contemporary Art 1-11 Abstract Works on Paper 1 of 1
Located in Houston, TX
Series 1,3-11 on paper is drawn from the beauty found in nature. The simplicity of these works echoes the
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
"Voice of the Moon" - 14 pc, Pink, Grey, and Blue Works on Paper Indian Artist
By Ritu Sinha
Located in Gilroy, CA
bold works are politically driven regarding women's rights over her body, feminism, and issues her sex
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Surrealist Mexican Painting on Paper -- Sin Titulo
By Armando Villagran
Located in Troy, NY
works on paper. It is in very fine condition.
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Paper
"WD992" Abstract Work on Paper by M. P. Landis, Warehouse Drawing Series
By MP Landis
Located in New York, NY
paintings and works on paper are the type that take form through the artist's layering of materials. This
Category
Early 2000s American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"WD967" Abstract Work on Paper by M. P. Landis, Warehouse Drawing Series
Located in New York, NY
works on paper are the type that take form through the artist's layering of materials. This drawing is
Category
Early 2000s American Paintings
Materials
Paper
"Wd369" Abstract Work on Paper by M. P. Landis, Warehouse Drawing Series
Located in New York, NY
works on paper are the type that take form through the artist's layering of materials over time. This
Category
1990s American Paintings
Materials
Paper
Abstract Work on Paper by M. P. Landis, from Warehouse Drawing Series
Located in New York, NY
works on paper are the type that take form through the artist's layering of materials. This drawing is
Category
Early 2000s American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Opening Doors" Abstract, Photo Lithograph on Heavy Acid-Free Paper
By Joan Giordano
Located in New York, NY
Joan Giordano has created a new series of unique, mixed media works on paper. "Sections of my own
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Handmade Paper, Lithograph, Mixed Media, Paper, Photographic Paper, Synt...
Intuition, Abstract Work on Paper, Emerging Art
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
canvas tap into serendipity, happenstance, and lucid dreams.
For the works on paper, a.muse employs
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Rag Paper, Monotype, Handmade Paper
Cycle 08, Ink Painting on Paper, 2021
By Allison Kunath
Located in Boston, MA
of the emotional experience. As meditative responses, her works on paper and canvas give voice to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Cycle 14, Ink Painting on Paper, 2021
By Allison Kunath
Located in Boston, MA
of the emotional experience. As meditative responses, her works on paper and canvas give voice to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Cycle 10, Ink Painting on Paper, 2021
By Allison Kunath
Located in Boston, MA
of the emotional experience. As meditative responses, her works on paper and canvas give voice to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Cycle 12, Ink Painting on Paper, 2021
By Allison Kunath
Located in Boston, MA
of the emotional experience. As meditative responses, her works on paper and canvas give voice to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
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