Mary Chapman Art

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...

Darling gouache and pencil sketch of a feminine stage costume complete with matching bonnet for a Paris theater by Willie & Co., circa 1930. Original artwork on paper displayed on a...

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

Warmly hued Peruvian watercolor of a group of musicians donning traditional local dress, 2011. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper dis...

French gouache fashion sketch of a casual day outfit, circa 1980. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve and Certificate of ...

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

Lovely one-of-a-kind pencil and watercolor sketch of various figures and a work horse, circa 1850. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival pl...

Lively watercolor painting of a woman enjoying the lakeside. Displayed in a white mat with a gold border and fits a standard-sized frame. Archival plastic sleeve and Certificate of...

French watercolor and pencil drawing from 1873, likely depicting a father, his two young sons, and their goat relaxedly coexisting in a quiet buc...

French painting in bright green, blue and yellow tones of someone sitting at a table by artist Jean-Charles Lauthe, 1971. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper dis...

Bold in color and whimsy etching colored with watercolor, pastel and acrylics features an anthropomorphized female bunny, posing in Playboy style. Signature at bottom right by artist...

Child on a Swing by British artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy is a vintage watercolour which is signed and dated 1986. This piece captures a tender, sunlit moment set against ...

In this series entitled "The People People," Tracy Crump uses washes of white, red and aqua to both conceal and reveal sensitively drawn figures. Each fig...