John Torcapel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

'The Family', gouache on fine art paper (1984), by Raymond Dèbieve. In a clear nod to Picasso's influence both stylistically and in terms of subject matter ...

Gouache, Crayon, Pencil, Film on Paper, not framed Cover Atlantic Monthly Magazine August 1994

'Portrait of Boy in a Chair', gouache on art paper, by Raymond Debiève (circa 1960s). Here the artist paints a young boy, very probably his son, Vincent, sitting in a chair posing fo...

'Modern Dancers', pastel, ink and gouache on fine art paper by French artist, singer and sculptor, Mick Micheyl (1964). Two elegant young men are depicted in a graceful dancing pose, arms outstretched, their lithe bodies so agile and limber. Perhaps one of the dancers was her friend, Philippe, to whom the painting is dedicated on the bottom. The dedication says: 'For you Philippe, all my friendship'. Signed: 'Mick Micheyl'. The work has been newly framed and glazed after having been acquired in the S. of France. It is in good vintage condition commensurate with age showing minor blemishing on the paper. Upon request a video of the piece can be provided. Dimensions with Frame: H 75 cm / 29.5" W 61 cm / 24" Dimensions without Frame: H 56 cm / 22" W 42 cm / 16.5" About the Artist: Mick Micheyl (1922 - 2019) was born in Lyon and had a busy and rewarding artistic career as a singer, producer, reviewer, metal sculptor, artist. After having received training at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon she became a painter and decorator in the theatre but then commenced a career in the musical activities of a theatrical troupe. She won the ABC competition in Paris in 1949 with a song, Le Marchand de Poésie, which she composed herself. She then performed in many cabarets: L'Échelle de Jacob, Harlequin and Liberty's. In the 1950s she was one of the most important French cabaret singers of that period. One of her titles, 'Un Gamin de Paris', became one of the French standards and also performed by Yves Montand and Robert Clary...

'French Boy in Bloomers', gouache on art paper (circa 1960s-70s), by Raymond Debiève. A young boy emerges from a beach cabana wearing a bloomer bathing costume that was still in use ...

Created in 1992, this ink and gouache on paper by Menachem Gueffen depicts a seated woman, a recurring and defining subject throughout the artist’s career. Executed with fluid, expre...

Love hurts. A young, attractive woman is captured in a moment of peak drama. She is leaning on her bed in her room, crying, her face grim with despair. A tear drop is seen below he...

'Portrait of a Young Man in a Red Tie', gouache and ink on art paper, French School (1956). Step into the world of mid-20th century European art with a striking portrait that capture...

Chaim Goldberg (Polish-American, 1917-2004) Untitled, 20th century Ink and gouache on paper Sight: 11 1/4 x 14 in. Framed: 19 1/2 x 22 1/4 x 7/8 in. Signed lower left: Chaim Goldberg...

"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines." In this sumptuous Bemelman's illustration, we see the artist's iconic two-lin...

This large Bemelans features a small image of Madeline in the smoke behind the chef's face. It was most likely preliminary work for an illustration with Madeline and The Chef that ap...

Airbrush Illustration on paper Signed Risko lower right Blindstamp Upper Right Published: Vanity Fair Magazine Unframed