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David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

American, b. 1933

David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art dealer began at age 19 when, as a fine arts student, he sponsored an exhibition of work by fellow student artists. In 1966, he opened his first gallery in a converted basement apartment at Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street. In 1985, David moved his gallery from Wisconsin Avenue into the Old Button Mansion on State Street and has been active ever since. 

David’s talents for recognizing undervalued artists and for meeting the needs of art lovers, art collectors and artists have created a vibrant, flourishing gallery and collection of over 6,000 works of art. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels as well as fine art photography. David has more than 10 different series he has developed over the years. They include Abstract, Surrealism, Morph Dog, Up North Birch Bark, Impressions of Mexico City, Southwest, Fireworks, Famous Artist Paying Homage and Garden Panorama. Influential artists include Vermeer, Miró, Kandinsky, Chagall, Nolde and Klee. David has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and public television programs regarding his beautiful gallery collection and knowledge and passion for fine art. David also has work in the permanent collection Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona. In November 2005, he opened his second studio gallery in Hartland, Wisconsin.

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Artist: David Barnett
"Up North Birch Bark Series: Homage to Michelangelo Birch Bark Body" D. Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Up North Series: Homage to Michelangelo Birch Bark Body" is an original watercolor on birch bark by David Barnett. The artist signed and dated the piece lower right on the backing b...
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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Found Objects, Watercolor

"Out on a Limb"/"Tortoise & The Hare, " Double-sided Ink signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Out on a Limb" is an original ink drawing with a second side, titled "Tortoise & the Hare," both by David Barnett. It is signed on the lower right verso. On the front side, a bearded lady stands on a tree branch in front of a sidewalk and a children's mobile. The back features a sketch of the tortoise and hare...
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1960s Contemporary David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

"Head of Woman with Stars, " Watercolor & Ink signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Head of Woman with Stars" is an original watercolor and ink painting by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece. This artwork features the profile of a woman's head with various ...
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1960s Contemporary David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

"Circus Side Show with Flying Turtles, " Purple Ink signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Circus Side Show with Flying Turtles" is an original purple ink drawing by David Barnett. The artist signed the artwork along the lower part of the drawing ...
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1960s Surrealist David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

"After Rene Magritte with Lips, " Watercolor & Ink signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"After Rene Magritte With Lips" is an original watercolor and ink drawing by David Barnett. The artist signed, titled, and dated the piece in the lower right. This artwork depicts a ...
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1990s Surrealist David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

"The Masked Reader, " Ink on Paper signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Masked Reader" is an original ink drawing signed in the lower right by the artist David Barnett. It depicts an abstracted face and figure in black lines. 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" art ...
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1960s David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

"Madonna and Child, " Original Watercolor and Ink Drawing signed
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Madonna and Child" is an original watercolor and ink piece by David Barnett, signed in the lower right. The image features warm reds and purples and sketchy black lines that recall ...
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1960s Contemporary David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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"Fishing in Amsterdam" Ink on Paper Seascape signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Fishing in Amsterdam" is an original ink drawing on paper by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece in the lower left. It depicts two figures fishing in front of a bridge. 8 1...
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1960s David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

"Flying, " Original Surreal Ink Drawing signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Flying" is an original ink drawing by David Barnett, signed in the lower right corner. This strange, surreal image centers around a figure that appears to have leaped from the broke...
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1960s Contemporary David Barnett Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

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David Barnett figurative drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic David Barnett figurative drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative drawings and watercolors to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Barnett in ink, paint, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large David Barnett figurative drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Charles Buckley, Michael Alan, and Michael Rich. David Barnett figurative drawings and watercolors prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $405 and tops out at $6,480, while the average work can sell for $1,900.

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