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Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed
Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed

Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed

Located in Barcelona, ES

A captivating surrealist still life drawing by artist Jordi Samsó, executed in rich black charcoal on paper. Created circa 1990, this piece showcases a dreamlike composition where or...

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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Set of 12 Antique Hand-Painted Botanical Prints, 18th Century
Set of 12 Antique Hand-Painted Botanical Prints, 18th Century

Set of 12 Antique Hand-Painted Botanical Prints, 18th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

Set of watercolor hand-painted botanical prints most likely created in the mid to late 1700s. Some of the descriptions are written in Latin and Greek and accompany absolutely stunnin...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drawings

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Pine, Paper

Framed Charcoal Drawing of Matador, Expressive Style, Circa 2007
Framed Charcoal Drawing of Matador, Expressive Style, Circa 2007

Framed Charcoal Drawing of Matador, Expressive Style, Circa 2007

Located in San Francisco, CA

This powerful framed charcoal drawing by Jeff Dikio captures a solitary matador in a post-performance moment of quiet solitude. The figure is rendered in Dikio’s signature expressive...

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Early 2000s Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century
Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century

Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e), Japan, 19th century, depicting an elegant female figure in an intimate moment. This delicate work illustrates a courtesan or geisha, recognizable by her sophisticated hairstyle adorned with pins, in a scene imbued with refinement and poetry. Created using the traditional woodblock printing technique, it is distinguished by the fineness of the lines, the softness of the colors, and the balance of the composition. Presented in an antique red and gold frame, this antique print bears the marks of time, attesting to its authenticity and history. Style : Ukiyo-e Traditional Japanese Art 19th Century Asian Aesthetic Main Characteristics : Original Japanese Print Japan, 19th Century Woodblock printing technique Depicts a female figure (geisha/courtesan) Soft, patinated colors Antique frame Signs of wear consistent with age Keywords : antique Japanese print, original ukiyo-e, 19th-century Japanese art, Japanese woodblock print, geisha print, vintage Asian decor, antique Japanese art, antique Japanese painting

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Large Drawing on Canvas by Evelyne Luez, Depicting a Young Woman Wearing a Hat.
Large Drawing on Canvas by Evelyne Luez, Depicting a Young Woman Wearing a Hat.

Large Drawing on Canvas by Evelyne Luez, Depicting a Young Woman Wearing a Hat.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large drawing on canvas by Evelyne Luez, depicting a young woman wearing a hat. 20th-century drawing on canvas, depicting a young woman wearing a hat by Evelyne Luez. H: 100 cm, W: ...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Canvas

American Steel Engraving of George Washington in Orig. Gilt Starred Frame C 1800
American Steel Engraving of George Washington in Orig. Gilt Starred Frame C 1800

American Steel Engraving of George Washington in Orig. Gilt Starred Frame C 1800

By John Trumbull

Located in Charleston, SC

American Steel Engraving of General George Washington "Before the Battle of Trenton" By John Trumbull Under Original Wavy Glass and Thirteen Starred Gilt Frame, Early 19th Century. T...

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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Drawings

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Steel

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots(1792)
Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots(1792)

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots(1792)

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Parrots on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied e...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing
Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing

Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing

By Shiryu Morita

Located in Sharon, CT

Important work by this founding member of the Bokujin group. Signed lower right with the artists seal. Measures: 21" x 14".

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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Antique Idyllic Oval Drawing by a Danish Flora Danica Artist
Antique Idyllic Oval Drawing by a Danish Flora Danica Artist

Antique Idyllic Oval Drawing by a Danish Flora Danica Artist

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The backside of the drawing reads (Danish-English). Drawn by the illustrator (TH or FH..... For us sadly indistinguishable) 'The Flora Danica Illustrator' - A reference to a lexicon ...

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Late 19th Century Danish Romantic Antique Drawings

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Glass, Teak, Paper

Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac
Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac

Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac "Situs Terrae Circulis Coelestibus Circumnate"

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18th Century International Style Antique Drawings

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Paper

Memento Mori Original Charcoal Skull Drawings 19th Century Art
Memento Mori Original Charcoal Skull Drawings 19th Century Art

Memento Mori Original Charcoal Skull Drawings 19th Century Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Original Memento Mori Charcoal Skull Drawings, France, circa 19th Century. They measure 11.5"H x 13"W, and 10.5"H x 14.25"W framed. They were purchased in France and are beli...

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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Floral Panel Sculpture Made by Marta Marzotto, 1980s
Floral Panel Sculpture Made by Marta Marzotto, 1980s

Floral Panel Sculpture Made by Marta Marzotto, 1980s

By Marta Marzotto

Located in taranto, IT

original sculpture panel from the 1980s drawing by marta marzotto , probably made in high relief in wood or on a compact support overall size 60 x 60 cm, worked panel 40 x 40 cm ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Drawings

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Plastic, Wood

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'
Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 2 Parrots and 2 Parakeets: L' Ara Rouge, La Perruche a face bleue, L' Ara Verd and La Perruche Tabuan. Draw...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Framed Tempera on Paper Picapedrero Signed Diego Rivera with Paperwork
Framed Tempera on Paper Picapedrero Signed Diego Rivera with Paperwork

Framed Tempera on Paper Picapedrero Signed Diego Rivera with Paperwork

By Diego Rivera

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Diego Rivera (Mexican; 1886-1957) Title: Picapedrero Medium: Temera on Paper Year: 1946 Image size: 15.25" x 10.75" Presented in a black carved wood frame. A framed drawing o...

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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper, Wood

View of Central Park Watercolor by John Vander Bilt C1935
View of Central Park Watercolor by John Vander Bilt C1935

View of Central Park Watercolor by John Vander Bilt C1935

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Nice original watercolor of a footbridge over a pond in Central Park NYC. Skyscrapers of the day in the background. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, needs a new mat....

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1930s American Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paint, Paper, Glass, Hardwood

Robert Freiman, 1956, "Third Avenue at 57th Street"
Robert Freiman, 1956, "Third Avenue at 57th Street"

Robert Freiman, 1956, "Third Avenue at 57th Street"

By Robert Freiman

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful Robert Freiman watercolor, from 1956, entitled " Third Avenue at 57th Street". Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Drawings

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Watercolor

"Confrontation", Mid Century Drawing w/ Half Nude Male in Surreal Setting, 1984
"Confrontation", Mid Century Drawing w/ Half Nude Male in Surreal Setting, 1984

"Confrontation", Mid Century Drawing w/ Half Nude Male in Surreal Setting, 1984

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Although John Lear entitled this drawing "Confrontation," the half-nude male figure and the falcon on the other end of his bright red leash are contemplating each other with placidit...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Ink Sketch by Mark di Suvero
Ink Sketch by Mark di Suvero

Ink Sketch by Mark di Suvero

Located in Dallas, TX

Born in 1933, the son of an Italian diplomat in Shanghai, China, Marco Polo di Suvero immigrated with his family to the United States at the start of WWII. Working construction to su...

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1970s American Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Collection of Drawings by Rich Jacobs
Collection of Drawings by Rich Jacobs

Collection of Drawings by Rich Jacobs

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An interesting collection of five (5) drawings by Richard (Rich) Jacobs, circa 2001-2005. A note about the artist: "Rich Jacobs (born 1972 in Long Beach, CA) is an American artist and curator who currently lives and works in Oakland, CA. Jacobs has exhibited in the United States,[1] Europe,[2] Australia, New Zealand and Japan. In 2008 his work Minor Threat...

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Early 2000s American Modern Drawings

Art Deco Black Panther by Paul Jouve
Art Deco Black Panther by Paul Jouve

Art Deco Black Panther by Paul Jouve

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Art Deco Black Panther by Paul Jouve

By Paul Jouve

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco etching by French Artist Paul Jouve depicting a Black Panther. Made in France Circa: 1930

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20th Century French Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Sanguine Academic Study of a Male Arm, 18th Century
Sanguine Academic Study of a Male Arm, 18th Century

Sanguine Academic Study of a Male Arm, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

An elegant 18th-century red crayon drawing depicting a muscular male arm grasping a staff, executed with fine hatching, subtle shading, and anatomical precision indicative of academi...

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18th Century Renaissance Antique Drawings

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Crayon

Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker,  Post WWII
Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker,  Post WWII

Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker, Post WWII

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker, Post WWII Gouache and ink on paper, 7.5" x 9.5" (sight), silver lacquered frame 11" x 9", circa late 1940s This vibrant fashion illustration represents Josephine Baker, the American-born dancer, singer, and actress whose international fame made her one of the most recognizable icons of the 20th century. Although often associated with her Parisian rise during the 1920s Jazz Age, Baker continued to embody glamour and modernity well into the 1940s and beyond, performing throughout wartime Europe, assisting the French Resistance, and reinventing her stage image for postwar audiences. The sketch, executed by Wayne Benter Jung (1919–2003), reflects this later phase of Baker’s career. Jung, a Wisconsin-born artist who studied at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee and served in WWII, turned to fashion and theatrical design during his early postwar years. His work often balanced fine art, interior decoration, and fashion, situating him within the larger mid-century American dialogue between commercial design and artistic practice. Fashion Analysis The gown depicted here is emblematic of late 1940s fashion sensibilities: Silhouette: The tightly belted waist and elongated column form anticipate the couture revolution inaugurated by Christian Dior’s New Look...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings

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Paper, Lacquer

Original 1948 Map of Uruguay by Charles Burki – Art Deco Design
Original 1948 Map of Uruguay by Charles Burki – Art Deco Design

Original 1948 Map of Uruguay by Charles Burki – Art Deco Design

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Original 1948 Map of Uruguay by Charles Burki – Art Deco Design for Liebig Extract This original 1948 pen-and-ink map of Uruguay by Charles Burki (1909–1994) showcases his re...

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1940s Dutch Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Drawing of Swiss alp dated 1953
Drawing of Swiss alp dated 1953

Drawing of Swiss alp dated 1953

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Decorative drawing of Swiss alp

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1950s Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Traditional Wall Decor, Framed Floral Botanicals, Giltwood Frame, 19th c.
Traditional Wall Decor, Framed Floral Botanicals, Giltwood Frame, 19th c.

Traditional Wall Decor, Framed Floral Botanicals, Giltwood Frame, 19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Traditional Wall Decor, Framed Botanical Drawings, Giltwood Frame, 19th c. A set of three custom framed and matted Botanicals. Each floral work signed and dated with a complete writ...

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19th Century Antique Drawings

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Paper

18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples
18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples

18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Italian drawing, "The Theological Virtues" in pen and brow ink, blue washes. By Fidele Fischetti, Naples 1732 - 1792. A good size drawing in an 18th century gilt wood f...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

Important 18th Century, American School Bald Eagle Drawing Attr William Bartram
Important 18th Century, American School Bald Eagle Drawing Attr William Bartram

Important 18th Century, American School Bald Eagle Drawing Attr William Bartram

Located in Atlanta, GA

Title: Eagle Head Artist: Attributed to William Bartram (American, 1739–1823) Date: Late 18th century Medium: Pen and ink on laid paper Dimensions: 13.5 × 15.875 in. (framed)...

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18th Century American American Colonial Antique Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

Original Gouache & Ink Architectural Masterwork of Vienna Hofburg Palace, 1910
Original Gouache & Ink Architectural Masterwork of Vienna Hofburg Palace, 1910

Original Gouache & Ink Architectural Masterwork of Vienna Hofburg Palace, 1910

Located in Encinitas, CA

Original gouache & ink masterwork on paper. The artist captures the magnificence of the era with precise architectural perspective. Cerulean, ochre, & shell white celebrate the nosta...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Drawings

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Paper

18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of a Courting Scene in Gilt Frame
18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of a Courting Scene in Gilt Frame

18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of a Courting Scene in Gilt Frame

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a living room wall or study with this elegant and colorful 18th-century Aubusson gouache painting. Created in the renowned tapestry-making city of Aubusson, France circa 176...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

Portrait of a lady in marble mosaic in the antique style, around 1880
Portrait of a lady in marble mosaic in the antique style, around 1880

Portrait of a lady in marble mosaic in the antique style, around 1880

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Portrait of a lady in marble mosaic in the style of the antique, around 1880 period frame coming apart, crack in the mosaic at the bottom right

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19th Century French Greco Roman Antique Drawings

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Marble

Rare Bauhaus Ceramic Original Drawing
Rare Bauhaus Ceramic Original Drawing

Rare Bauhaus Ceramic Original Drawing

Located in Sharon, CT

An original and rare pastel drawing design for the decoration of a German Weimar Republic pottery plate by a Bauhaus or Bauhaus influenced student. Attached: a spread from 'Sammlung ...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Marc Chagall David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (pl. 71) Signed Etching
Marc Chagall David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (pl. 71) Signed Etching

Marc Chagall David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (pl. 71) Signed Etching

By Marc Chagall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A spiritual modern etching with hand coloring on Arches wove paper titled “David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (David Ascending The Mount of Olives)” (pl. 71 from The Bible Series)...

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1950s Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses
Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses

Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses from the Faroe Islands. June 1996. Signed and dated in pencil. Perfect condition. Dimensions for each: 19...

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1990s Danish Modern Drawings

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Other

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113
Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113

By Marceau Constantin

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Charcoal drawing by the French artist Marceau Constantin (1918 - 2017). Drawing on ingres paper representing two characters in shades of black and grey creating a fascinating light a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

19th Century Pair of Engravings of "Description of Egypt"
19th Century Pair of Engravings of "Description of Egypt"

19th Century Pair of Engravings of "Description of Egypt"

Located in Madrid, ES

Two engravings from the book "The Description of Egypt", a major publication by the scholars who accompanied Napoleon, which included descriptions and engravings made by these schola...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century
Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century Portrait of a man executed with minimalist strokes. The drawing captures the essence of his face, h...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Gold Leaf

1920 Varisco & Calderara Architect Art Deco Drawing Home Interior Design
1920 Varisco & Calderara Architect Art Deco Drawing Home Interior Design

1920 Varisco & Calderara Architect Art Deco Drawing Home Interior Design

By Tito Varisco

Located in Brescia, IT

Art Deco Home Interior Drawing Calderara & Tito Varisco Arch. Milano, 1920 Pencil and Watercolor Paper on Masoniste Very good condiction

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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

1950s Indian Colourful Drawing of Royal with Horse
1950s Indian Colourful Drawing of Royal with Horse

1950s Indian Colourful Drawing of Royal with Horse

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Indian colourful drawing of a Royal with horse. It is part of a private collection.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Drawings

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Paper

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk drawing of a crouched nude male figure in prayer. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the youthful muscularity,...

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20th Century French French Provincial Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Olympia", 1934 Moderne Theater Arch'l Rendering, Stile Littorio, Lakki, Greece
"Olympia", 1934 Moderne Theater Arch'l Rendering, Stile Littorio, Lakki, Greece

"Olympia", 1934 Moderne Theater Arch'l Rendering, Stile Littorio, Lakki, Greece

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brilliant example of Stile Littorio or Italian Rationalist design promulgated by Mussolini in 1930s Italy, this original drawing by Armando Bernabiti depicts his proposal for a str...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Other

Matted and Framed 19th c French Academia Drawing of a Seated Woman
Matted and Framed 19th c French Academia Drawing of a Seated Woman

Matted and Framed 19th c French Academia Drawing of a Seated Woman

Located in valatie, NY

Matted and Framed 19th c French Academia Drawing of a Seated Woman. With school stamp embossed on lower right. Paper has watermark that is pictured. I...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Nude Archer, " Bold Ink Drawing with Male Nude, Influenced by Klimt
"Nude Archer, " Bold Ink Drawing with Male Nude, Influenced by Klimt

"Nude Archer, " Bold Ink Drawing with Male Nude, Influenced by Klimt

By Erwin Stolz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and atmospheric, this ink drawing depicts a kneeling nude male figure, his bow arched and his arrow ready to spring forward, surrounded by a flower-bedecked landscape that clearly draws its inspiration from Gustav Klimt's work. To the left, silhouetted against the dark background, a pair of stylized geese -- evidently his target -- are shown flying upward. The sun which dapples the figure of the archer highlights his lithe musculature, and the artist -- Erwin Stolz -- gives the same close attention to the landscape behind. Stolz was well connected to the artistic elite of Vienna, and was friends with Alexander Rothaug...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

French Architectural Drawings
French Architectural Drawings

French Architectural Drawings

Located in Seattle, WA

set of 3 framed and matted french architectural drawings of Propriete de Mr Jugla on the Rue Vital No 39, Paris-Passy. dated Feb. 20, 1894

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19th Century French Antique Drawings

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Metal

Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints
Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints

Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Transport yourself to the wonder and romance of early flight with this pair of hand-colored antique engravings, each depicting the world’s first hot air balloon ascents in 18th-centu...

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20th Century French French Provincial Drawings

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Wire

Original 1964 Gouache by Charles Burki – Dramatic Bear Attack Book Cover Art
Original 1964 Gouache by Charles Burki – Dramatic Bear Attack Book Cover Art

Original 1964 Gouache by Charles Burki – Dramatic Bear Attack Book Cover Art

Located in Langweer, NL

Original 1964 Gouache by Charles Burki – Dramatic Bear Attack Book Cover Art Original Cover Illustration for “De Groene Klauw” by John Ehle, 1964 This striking original gouache pai...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Drawings

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Paper

"Six Scenes with Male Nudes, " Drawings from Morocco by Jacques Azéma, 1946
"Six Scenes with Male Nudes, " Drawings from Morocco by Jacques Azéma, 1946

"Six Scenes with Male Nudes, " Drawings from Morocco by Jacques Azéma, 1946

By Jacques Azema

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A remarkable ensemble of drawings dating to 1946, on one sheet of paper, each scene depicting one or more male nude figures, this work displays the stylization and mannerism that is suggestive of Le Corbusier and his contemporaries. The artist was Jacques Azéma...

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Antique Judaica Hand Illuminated Megillah Scroll of Esther Manuscript
Antique Judaica Hand Illuminated Megillah Scroll of Esther Manuscript

Antique Judaica Hand Illuminated Megillah Scroll of Esther Manuscript

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Megillah The Book of Esther, hand written on parchment by an expert Sephardi scribe and richly decorated with hand painted illustrations. The text panels are surrounded by...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Drawings

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Parchment Paper

1920 Female Glamour Flapper Portrait Pastel on Black Paper, Framed
1920 Female Glamour Flapper Portrait Pastel on Black Paper, Framed

1920 Female Glamour Flapper Portrait Pastel on Black Paper, Framed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A touch of Roaring Twenties glamour in this stunning vintage Art Deco-style pastel on black paper Female portrait. Featuring a classic 1920s flapper with vibrant golden-blonde hair, ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

The House That Waited – Original Crime Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965
The House That Waited – Original Crime Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965

The House That Waited – Original Crime Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965

Located in Langweer, NL

The House That Waited – Original Crime Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965 This gripping noir-style illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1965, depicts a tense...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Drawings

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Paper

The Accident – Original Noir Illustration by Charles Burki, 1964
The Accident – Original Noir Illustration by Charles Burki, 1964

The Accident – Original Noir Illustration by Charles Burki, 1964

Located in Langweer, NL

The Accident – Original Noir Illustration by Charles Burki, 1964 This dramatic original illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1964, captures a moment of chilli...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Original Illustration ‘The Office Fight’ by Charles Burki, 1973 – Gouache
Original Illustration ‘The Office Fight’ by Charles Burki, 1973 – Gouache

Original Illustration ‘The Office Fight’ by Charles Burki, 1973 – Gouache

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Illustration "Office Fight Scene" by Charles Burki, 1973 – Gouache Description: Original 1973 gouache and ink illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994), one of the Netherla...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Bark Cloth Painting, Mbuti People, D.R. Congo
20th Century Bark Cloth Painting, Mbuti People, D.R. Congo

20th Century Bark Cloth Painting, Mbuti People, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th Century bark cloth painting, Mbuti people, Ituri Forest, D. R. Congo A wonderful barkcloth from the Mbuti people in the Ituri forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of the ...

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1970s Congolese Tribal Vintage Drawings

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Natural Fiber

Jung-Koch-Quentell German Zoological Snake Anatomy Wall Chart, c. 1960s
Jung-Koch-Quentell German Zoological Snake Anatomy Wall Chart, c. 1960s

Jung-Koch-Quentell German Zoological Snake Anatomy Wall Chart, c. 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking example of mid-twentieth century German scientific pedagogy, this large-format zoological wall chart belongs to the celebrated Neue Zoologische Wandtafeln series published...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Metal

Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn
Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn

Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn

By Al Corn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illustration painting attributed to Al Corn, unsigned, drawn for Mans World Magazine.

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Drawings and Other Wall Decorations for Sale on 1stDibs

Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and other wall decorations to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.

Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art.

The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.

When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.

When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy.

On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and other wall décor for sale. And find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.