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Concours de Chiens au Promenade by Otto Eerelman
By Otto Eerelman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Otto Eerelman
1839-1926 Dutch
Concours de Chiens au Promenade
Watercolor on paper
Signed “O. Eerelman 1904” (lower left)
A tour de force watercolor by celebrated Dutch artist Otto Eerelman, one of 19th-century Europe's most popular and important animal portraitists, this charming composition captures a bustling cross-section of fashionable elites walking their equally fashionable canine companions. Eerleman takes care to render the detailed attire of his subjects, complete with plumed hats and layers of lace trim. The artist paints the plethora of pets in equally painstaking detail, capturing the nuances of each different breed represented.
Eerelman mastered the art of depicting not only the dogs’ physical characteristics but also their unique expressions and personalities. His wealthy clientele would bring their pets to his home in The Hague where they would live for a period of time while having their portraits done, allowing for a remarkably true-to-life portrayal. This energetic watercolor, with its profusion of color and texture, harnesses the affluence of its subjects and the leisurely whimsy of their luxurious lives.
Hailing from Groningen, Netherlands, Eerelman was dubbed the “Northern Rembrandt” during his lifetime. He received his artistic training at the Academy Minerva in Groningen, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and then private lessons in the studio of the great Lawrence Alma Tadema. He successfully captured the attention of the Dutch court, particularly Princess Wilhelmina...
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
L’Heure du goûter! by Jules-Émile Saintin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jules-Émile Saintin
1829-1894 French
L’Heure du goûter!
(Snack Time!)
Signed "Jules-Émile Saintin" (lower right)
Charcoal and white chalk on paper
A tender moment unfolds as a young girl leans over her bowl of soup, savoring her midday snack with focus and delight. Her spoon rests beside a slice of bread on the polished tabletop, while a cup, perhaps filled with tea or chocolate, and a second piece of bread complete the simple yet cozy scene. Nearby, her stuffed toy lies temporarily forgotten atop a shawl, hinting at the world of play just briefly paused.
The setting is intricately detailed. The dining room showcases a marble fireplace adorned with a clock, fine porcelain and delicate cups. Saintin’s composition captures the quiet grace of the moment as well as the interplay of light and texture, skillfully rendered using only charcoal and white chalk. His ability to infuse luminosity into a monochrome drawing speaks to his refined technique and observational sensitivity. This work resonates with Saintin’s charming studies of children during his American period, such as A Little Girl Dozing Over Her Drawing (possibly a portrait of Jennie Walters), now in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Born in 1829 in Lemé, Saintin began painting at age 11 and was admitted to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris by 16. Trained under Martin Drölling and Édouard Picot, he became an accomplished portraitist and debuted at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1848, earning several medals.
In 1853, he moved to New York to work in a photography studio, soon dedicating himself fully to painting. He exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design—becoming a member in 1858—and gained a strong reputation for his portraits of American elites, as well as for his depictions of landscapes and Native American clothing...
Category
19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Charcoal
Fruit by Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in New Orleans, LA
Alphonse Mucha
1860-1939 Czech
Fruit
Signed "Mucha" (lower left)
Pastel on paper
"Art only exists to communicate a spiritual message." —Alphonse Mucha
Alphonse Mucha's distincti...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Smiling Nude by Tamara de Lempicka
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tamara de Lempicka
1898-1980 Polish
Smiling Nude
Signed “Lempicka”(bottom right)
Pencil on paper
“Everything that I did was never done like the others were doing... I wanted to d...
Category
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Thinking by Tamara de Lempicka
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tamara De Lempicka
1898-1980 Polish
Thinking
Signed “Lempicka”(bottom right)
Pencil on paper
This enchanting pencil on paper by Tamara de Lempicka radiates Art Deco's signature b...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Femme mettant ses bas by Maximilien Luce
By Maximilien Luce
Located in New Orleans, LA
Maximilien Luce
1858-1941 French
Femme mettant ses bas
(Woman putting on her stockings)
Pastel on paper
Signed "Luce 89" (lower left)
Maximilien Luce’s Femme mettant ses bas is a...
Category
19th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rembrandt van Rijn
1606-1669 Dutch
Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook
Etching on paper
New Hollstein's 309, second state of II
Signed and dated "Rembrandt f. 1658" (upper left)
Created from observations of a live model, this work started as a figure study before evolving into a more imaginative setting. It remains ambiguous whether the scene is set indoors, as suggested by the cushion the figure is seated on, or outdoors, indicated by the foliage in the background. The omission of her feet, suggesting they may be dangling in a brook, adds a charming touch to Rembrandt’s imaginative scene. The figure seems unaware of the viewer, presenting a dignified yet sensual demeanor.
The son of a miller, Rembrandt van Rijn is believed to have been born in Leiden on July 15, 1606. He studied first at the Latin School and then was enrolled at the University of Leiden at the age of 14. He soon left to study art—first with a local master, Jacob van Swanenburch, and then, in Amsterdam, with Pieter Lastman...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching, Paper
Conte Hindou En Noir By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Conte Hindou en noir
Signed “Erté”(middle right)
Inscribed "Inscribed 1922" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Designed for a 1922 show at the Folies Bergère, Erté draws inspiration from the splendors of India in Conte Hindou (Hindu Story). The central bare-chested figure, adorned with a resplendent jewel-encrusted headpiece and draped in cascading pearl...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Gouache
Vendedora By Diego Rivera
By Diego Rivera
Located in New Orleans, LA
Diego Rivera
1886-1957 Mexican
Vendedora
(Vendor)
Signed and dated (lower right)
Watercolor on rice paper
Diego Rivera stands among the most important artists of the 20th century...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Rice Paper
Danseuse By Pierre Carrier-Belleuse
By Pierre Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pierre Carrier-Belleuse
1851-1932 French
Danseuse
Signed “Pierre Carrier-Belleuse” (lower right)
Pastel on canvas
Strikingly elegant, this extraordinary pastel by French impressi...
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19th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Pastel
La Veuve Rusée By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
La Veuve Rusée
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Gouache on paper
La Veuve Rusée, first performed in 1748 in Venice, is a comedy cente...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Boucles D'oreilles En Corail By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Boucles d'oreilles en corail
(Coral Earrings)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed “n°3544 / Boucles d'oreilles en corail et tub...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Les Travestis By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Les travestis (The Transvestites)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 18.363 / Moi, j'aime le music-hall / Les Travestis" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté’s costume...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Gysie by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Gysie
Signed "Erté"(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 5442" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
An enthralling pink gown by Erté is namedGysie,...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Arthémis by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Arthémis
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed No. 4.8 (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This original gouache from the creative mind ...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Les fleurs du mal by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Fleurs du Mal(The Flowers of Evil)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed 114.6 (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Captivating and vibrant, this colorful gouache entitledFleurs du Mal showcases Erté's masterful creativity and keen eye. Inspired by Les Fleurs du mal, the famed volume of poems by French writer Charles Baudelaire, this ensemble marries light purple and green floral motifs with the suggestive form of red lips poised for a smooch. This daring yet feminine appearance encapsulates the Art Deco allure for which the artist's creations are cherished. The sophisticated arrangement emanates the fundamental richness and theatricality that can only be accomplished by Erté, often hailed as the "Father of Art Deco."
First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Mistinguett by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Mistinguett
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Stamped "Composition originale" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté designed this costume fo...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
L'Aurore boréale by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
L'Aurore boréale(The Aurora Borealis)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed ---- (en verso)
Gouache on paper
In this colorful gouache, Erté draws an enticing and unique fashion design on his model's elegantly elongated figure. Crowned by an elaborate headdress, the woman wears a daring gauzy caftan that drapes dangerously low, celebrating her nude form. EntitledL'Aurore Boréale" or The Aurora Borealis, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour for which the artist's designs are so beloved. This ensemble was inspired by Les Fleurs du mal, the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire. As the name suggests, this creative design links the celebrated "fleur" orchids with one of nature's other great marvels, the Aurora Borealis. This refined piece of art radiates the essential luxury and theatricality that could only be accomplished by Erté, oft referred to as the "Father of Art Deco."
First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
La Dionée Dite Gobe-Mouches By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
La dionée dite Gobe-mouches(Venus Flytrap)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed ---- (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Daring and mysterious, this original gouache from the creative mind of Erté features the sinuous figure of a woman wearing a unique ebony and sanguine body suit with a dramatic wing-like cape. Entitled La dionée dite Gobe-mouches or Venus Flytrap, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour and tongue-in-cheek artistry for which the artist's designs are so beloved. Inspired by the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire, this ensemble showcases Erté's sartorial interpretation of La Vampire from Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal. This elegant composition exudes the quintessential opulence and drama that only Erté, the oft-called "Father of Art Deco," could achieve.
La dionée dite Gobe-mouches showcases the breadth of Erté's creativity and his design expertise. First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several specific poems to create original fashion sketches...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Portrait of a Mother and Child by Tsuguharu Foujita
By Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tsuguharu Foujita
1886-1968 Japanese-French
Portrait of a Mother and Child
Signed “Foujita / Paris” (lower left)
Ink and watercolor on paper
An artistic luminary well ahead of his time, Tsuguharu Foujita burst onto the international art scene in the early 20th century as one of the most important artists in early Japanese modernism...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
The Buttonhole By Charles Spencelayh
By Charles Spencelayh
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charles Spencelayh
1865-1958 British
The Buttonhole
Signed “C.SPENCELAYH” (lower left) and inscribed “This Drawing was accepted into the Royal Academy but crowded out for want of ...
Category
20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Piccadilly Circus by Fortunino Matania
By Fortunino Matania
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fortunino Matania
1881-1963 Italian
Piccadilly Circus
Signed “Matania” (center, on bus)
Watercolor and gouache on paper
This exceptional watercolor and gouache composition by fam...
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Le Fondeur De Bronze By Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer
1865-1953 French
Le fondeur de bronze
Signed "Levy Dhurmer" (lower right)
Pastel on paper
French painter Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer was one of the leading artists of...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Pastel
Caricatures Of Queen Victoria And Edward VII By Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (Spy)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (aka Spy)
1851-1922 British
Caricatures of Queen Victoria and Edward VII
Charcoal on paper
These satirical caricatures of Queen Victoria and Edward VII of...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Charcoal
Homme à l'agneau, mangeur de pastèque et flûtiste
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New Orleans, LA
Signed, dated and numbered “Picasso / 3.2.67 / II” (upper right)
Crayon on paper
Hailed among the fathers of modern art, Pablo Picasso possessed a seemingly e...
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20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Crayon
A Study of Two Models by Sir William Russell Flint
By William Russell Flint
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sir William Russell Flint, R.A., P.R.W.S.1880-1969 Scottish
A Study of Two Models
Signed "WRussell Flint" (bottom right)
Ethereal and sen...
Category
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk
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