Louis-Félix Delarue was born on October 19th, 1730, in Paris. An elder brother of Philibert-Benoît de la Rue and a student of Lambert-Sigisbert Adam, Delarue was a draughtsman and sculptor. He was a quite eccentric artistic figure who had drawn his vision of mythology and ancient history in a pre-romantic mood, often pessimistic and desperate as if he had felt he was living in the last years of an historic era. Delarue won the Prix de Rome award in 1750 and obtained the certificate of student sculptor of the Academy of Rome in September 1754. He was admitted to the National Academy of San Luca, Rome, in 1760. Delarue passed away in Paris on June 24th, 1777.
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) Putti playing around a sculpture, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) Putti playing around a sculpture, a mythological scene Pen and brown ink on paper 15.4 x 31 cm In good condition The ancient mount has has a smal...
Ink
$1,730
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A Mythological scene, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A Mythological scene Pen and black ink on paper Bears an old inscription with the name of the artist on the lower left bo...
Ink
$1,045
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) The Baptism of Carloman, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) The Baptism of Carloman Pen and back ink on paper 13.3 x 16 cm Inscribed in the lower border "Le Pape baptise Carloman, fils ainé de Charlemagne" ...
Ink
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A Banquet scene, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A Banquet scene Pen and black ink, brown ink wash on paper Diameter 21 cm In good condition In a modern frame under glass 30 x 30 cm It is not s...
Ink
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink and watercolor illustrations imagined the sensual delights of courtly life. Taken from an album of erotic paintings, this framed leaf departs from a tradition of depicting lovers in risqué outdoor settings by picturing an amorous coupling in a distinctly Qing-dynasty interior. The uniquely detailed surroundings shed light on the prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th-century China. Note the carved wooden headrest, blue and white censer...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
$500
H 27.5 in W 19.5 in
ENIGMA original art ink on colored paper Paula Craioveanu Neo Mythology
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Enigma", original ink and pencil on sepia paper. Part of Neo Mythology series. See drawing in different light conditions and other drawings from the same series. Shipped rolled in a...
Ink, Tempera, Paper
French School, Academic Study (Male Nude)
Located in London, GB
Charcoal on paper, 60cm x 42cm, (74cm x 60cm framed). The picture is framed behind museum quality non-reflective UV glass. Drawings and paintings of the nude were central to academ...
Paper, Carbon Pencil
Erotic Drawing n. 17 - 1930s - Marcel Vertès - Ink - Modern
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Drawing n. 17 is an original black China ink drawing on "British" ivory-colored paper. Hand-signed "Vertés" in black China ink on the lower righ...
Ink
$2,232
H 9.26 in W 7.29 in
Hercules vanquishing a drakaina (half‑woman, half‑serpent)
By Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Circle of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Venice 1727 – Madrid 1804) Hercules vanquishing a drakaina (half‑woman, half‑serpent) – interpreted either as Echidna or a personified Hydra c. ...
Ink
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 13.98 in
Leaning Nude Man (recto); Kneeling Man, Hands Tied Behind His Back (verso)
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI, known as GUERCINO (1591-1666) Leaning Nude Man (recto); Kneeling Man, Hands Tied Behind His Back (verso) Black chalk heightened with white on light blu...
Chalk, Charcoal
$11,849
H 4.73 in W 5.52 in
16th Century Ink Drawing Study for a Fresco, Old Masters Style
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Attributed to Francesco PENNI (1488 – 1528) Study for a fresco Pen and brown ink, brown wash heightened with white on prepared paper 14 x 12 cm Unsigned On the mount, handwriting ...
Ink
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
$1,292
H 19.69 in W 15.36 in D 0.04 in
Ruines Romanes - Roman Ruins - Ink and Watercolor by J. P. Verdussen - 1742
By Jan Peeter Verdussen
Located in Roma, IT
China ink and watercolor on paper. Hand dated. Conditions: Foxing on the top right of the paper
Ink, Watercolor
$68,000
H 26.5 in W 39.5 in
Water Sports - Nude Swimmers and Bathers at Coney Island
By Reginald Marsh
Located in Miami, FL
Historically, academic artists have always featured the central figures in their composition in a prominent light with the background figures being darker. In water sports...
India Ink, Watercolor
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
$446
H 22.45 in W 16.93 in D 0.79 in
Nude of Woman - Drawing by Sergio Barletta - 1970s
By Sergio Barletta
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman is an original artwork realized by Sergio Barletta in the 1970s. Pen ink drawing on paper. Includes a beautiful gilded frame. Hand signed on the lower margin.
Ink, Pen
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H 3.94 in W 5.91 in
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A scene of ancient sacrifice, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A Scene of ancient sacrifice Pen and brown ink, brown ink wash on paper 10 x 15 cm In good condition In a modern frame under glass 16.5 x 21.8 cm...
Ink
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H 7.68 in W 12.6 in
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) Venus at Vulcan's Forge, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) Venus at Vulcan's Forge Brown ink on paper 19.5 x 32 cm In good condition, only a small spot on the lower right see phot...
Ink
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H 8.27 in W 12.21 in
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A Mythological scene, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A biblical or mythological episode Signed and dated lower right (under the mount, see photos of the drawing out of frame) ...
Ink
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H 5.32 in W 5.91 in
Louis-Félix Delarue (1730-1777) Mars and Venus, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix Delarue (1730-1777) Mars and Venus Signed lower right Black ink and brown ink wash on paper 13.5 x 15 cm Framed : 29 x 31 cm The warrior wit...
Ink