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Drawings For Sale
French Etched Glass Cinderella Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
Nine carved and etched glass panels depicting the story of Cinderella in 1960s style. Last two panels are the same color, just different lighting during photography.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Glass
$1,900 / set
Jean Hélion Ink on Paper
By Jean Hélion
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean Hélion Ink on paper
Framed: H68 x W 49 cm x D2
Unframed: h 49 cm x 32 cm
1965
Signed and dated lower right
Ref /2
Price : 3500.
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
$4,189
Nude Woman, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nude Woman, oil on canvas, 20th century.
Evelyne Luez, Ecole de Paris
Measures: H: 81, W: 65 cm, D: 2 cm.
Category
20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Canvas
$1,136
Framed Figurative Drawing by Robert Henri Ashcan School
By Robert Henri 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed pencil/charcoal drawing of a figure by Robert Henri (1865-1929). The work depicts an old man dons a cape and a hat and holds an umbrella, and is likely a study by the artist...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Drawings
Materials
Paper
20th Century French Pastel Drawing Signed Polme, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French Pastel drawing signed on the right bottom "Polme" from the 1920s.
Representing Peaches, stille life.
Category
1920s French Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paste
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Drawing by Antoni Tàpies (Self-Portrait)
Located in Madrid, ES
This significant pencil drawing, a self-portrait by Antoni Tàpies (Barcelona, December 13, 1923 – February 6, 2012), showcases the distinctive and introspective style of one of Spain...
Category
1950s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
OCTO-PORTHOLE by Tom Rooth, the porthole circa 1900
By Tom Rooth
Located in London, GB
This is a unique piece - the porthole dates to circa 1900, while the ceramic octopus (made and drawn by artist Tom Rooth) is contemporary. It's a great...
Category
2010s British Drawings
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2013 - 2015
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's black ink on Mylar drawings were created in 2013 - 2015. This is his latest series Appearance, which he started te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Mylar
Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's Black Ink on Mylar Drawings were created in 2017. This is his latest series Appearance, which he started te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Mylar
Harbour Scene with Oceanliner by Molenaar
By Molenaar
Located in Water Mill, NY
1939, harbour scene with oceanliner by Molenaar in a wood frame under glass.
Category
1930s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Crayon
Mid-century Still-Life Violet Tabletop Pop Art Drawing by Salvatore Grippi 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous still life drawing by New York Ab Ex artist Salvatore Grippi. Violet oil pencil on paper.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,088 Sale Price
41% Off
Two Sketches by Olle Bonnier (1925-2016) made ca 1948, Signed O.B.
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sketches by Olle Bonnier are made as preworks for Olle Bonniers sculpture "The whisperer" that was executed in 1948. Chalk crayon on off-white pergament.
Olle Bonnier was born...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Original Theresa Drapkin Pastel Drawing “Memory”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a vibrant yet meditative touch to your interior with this original Theresa Drapkin pastel drawing, titled “Memory.” Radiating retro charm with concentric color fields and delic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Swiss Motives, town "Loco"
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three original pencil sketches.
Discover Uniqueness:
These artworks are not just sketches; they are artistic masterpieces, hand-drawn and personally signed by Jan Kristofori. Each sketch tells the story of the artist and captures the picturesque beauty of Swiss mountain villages.
Masterful Craftsmanship:
Jan Kristofori's unparalleled craftsmanship is expressed in every fine line. His talent for capturing the captivating landscape of the Prato and Tessin regions creates a connection between art and nature.
A Touch of Swiss Flair:
The artist's sources of inspiration extended across the snow-capped peaks and picturesque villages of Switzerland. These sketches not only reflect his art but also the atmosphere and charm of the Swiss mountain landscape.
A Piece of History in Your Hands:
Each sketch is not just an artwork but a piece of history. With 110 auctions on public platforms, Jan Kristofori has left a lasting impression. Now, you have the opportunity to own a part of this heritage.
Enrich Your Collection:
Enhance your home or office with these unique artworks. The versatility of these sketches allows you to showcase them individually or as a harmonious trio, bringing a touch of elegance to your spaces.
More Motives Available Upon Request:
Discover an even wider range of Jan Kristofori's artistry. If you desire more sketches or specific motives, simply get in touch with us. We have an extensive collection that goes beyond what's showcased here.
Secure Ordering, Worldwide Shipping:
Order today and be enchanted by the art of Jan Kristofori. We offer secure order processing and worldwide shipping, ensuring you can have these masterpieces in your hands soon...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Warren McArthur Aircraft Seating Proposal Drawing, 1941
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur rare original pencil proposal sketch (SK 1749) for an aircraft passenger seat for the Lockheed Corporation.
This proposal was accepted and the seat was manufactured...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Robert j Moreau "Harms Way" #28
Located in San Francisco, CA
Robert j Moreau "Harms Way" #28
Pen and ink circle drawing
22.5 x 30 unframed
Category
Late 20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Original Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of artistic elegance to your space with this Vintage Boho Original Sketch Of Man, a striking piece that captures the essence of human form with minimalist grace. This pen...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Glamorous Woman with Dogs, Pastel Drawing by artist T Cart
Located in Pomona, CA
Pastel drawing of a glamorous woman sitting with three small adorable dogs on her side.
Category
1980s American Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three original pencil sketches.
Discover Uniqueness:
These artworks are not just sketches; they are artistic masterpieces, hand-drawn and personally signed by Jan Kristofori. Each sketch tells the story of the artist and captures the picturesque beauty of Swiss mountain villages.
Masterful Craftsmanship:
Jan Kristofori's unparalleled craftsmanship is expressed in every fine line. His talent for capturing the captivating landscape of the Prato and Tessin regions creates a connection between art and nature.
A Touch of Swiss Flair:
The artist's sources of inspiration extended across the snow-capped peaks and picturesque villages of Switzerland. These sketches not only reflect his art but also the atmosphere and charm of the Swiss mountain landscape.
A Piece of History in Your Hands:
Each sketch is not just an artwork but a piece of history. With 110 auctions on public platforms, Jan Kristofori has left a lasting impression. Now, you have the opportunity to own a part of this heritage.
Enrich Your Collection:
Enhance your home or office with these unique artworks. The versatility of these sketches allows you to showcase them individually or as a harmonious trio, bringing a touch of elegance to your spaces.
More Motives Available Upon Request:
Discover an even wider range of Jan Kristofori's artistry. If you desire more sketches or specific motives, simply get in touch with us. We have an extensive collection that goes beyond what's showcased here.
Secure Ordering, Worldwide Shipping:
Order today and be enchanted by the art of Jan Kristofori. We offer secure order processing and worldwide shipping, ensuring you can have these masterpieces in your hands soon...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Gustav Wertheimer (1847-1904), Man Resting Against Wall, 1881
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful drawing by Gustave Wertheimer (1847-1904) in pencil, gouache and watercolour. Signed and dated 1881 and dedicated in 1882.
Dimensions in cm : 49.4 x 37.6
Very good condition. Passe-partout cardboard frame glued to outer edges.
Secure shipping.
Gustave Wertheimer was born in 1847 in Vienna and died in Paris in 1904. A respected artist in his own day, he was particularly known as a history painter specialising in genre scenes and portraiture, his pictures often embodied fantasy and dreamlike qualities. He studied under Joseph Führich at the Viennese Academy before continuing his studies in Munich and then Paris, where he arrived in 1882. It was during his time in Paris that Wertheimer obtained widespread recognition and success after exhibiting his painting, Le repas des lions chez Pezon, at the Salon of 1886. He exhibited frequently at the Salon and participated in many of the great exhibitions of the period, receiving medals at Amsterdam, London, New Orleans and Paris. He also received an honourable mention at L’ Exposition Universelle 1889...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Female Life Drawings in Cubist Style, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Female nude life drawings in Cubist style are early 20th century drawn in pencil and framed with grey linen passe par-tout. In these drawings foreshortening, modelling, movement and ...
Category
1910s European Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
19th Century, French, Extra Large Hand Painted Textile Theater Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century, French extra large hand painted textile theater decoration made in vivid colours with no restorations and in very good authentic co...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Textile
Paul Wightman Williams, Petite Midcentury Abstracted Mixed Media on Paper, 1944
Located in Norwalk, CT
Paul Wightman Williams, American (20th century).
Gouache, ink, and pastel or charcoal on paper. Signed "WW" and dated "44". Unframed.
This diminutive figural painting features an i...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Blue Print of Repubblica Veneto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue print of the republic Veneto .Combinated art techniques on canvas and Pergament paper.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Drawings
Vintage Original Signed Figure Ink Drawing on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning figure drawing portrays a man sitting with his arm resting on his knee. The artist utilizes a sketch-like technique to outline the figure of the man a shading technique...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Large Drawing in the Style of Guardi, Italian School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Venetian Capriccio, after Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712-1793)
Unsigned, with a label from Wandenberg Freres (Paris) affixed to the back of the mat.
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Drawings
Materials
Ink
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Austrian School Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charcoal drawing by art student.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,000
Ink drawing of a Dutch landscape - 1680, Holland
Located in Vicenza, VI
Drawing made in India ink on paper by a Flemish painter in the late 17th century: c. 1680.
Flemish art is known for its great attention to detail, chiaroscuro effect, and technical m...
Category
1680s Dutch Other Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Cruchley's New Plan of London - 1840 Edition Origi folding map
Located in Vicenza, IT
Original folding map, mounted on canvas Rare and fascinating map of the city of London published by George Frederick Cruchley, entitled Cruchley's New Plan of London, in this edition...
Category
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Abstract Signed Original Oil on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho original oil painting of paper. A chic Abstract composition in bright graphic colors. Signed by the artist Munoz. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Drawings
Materials
Paper
1980s Spanish Mother & Child Hand Drawing w/ Gilt Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish mother and child hand drawing with gilt frame
Measure with frame: 38 x 31 x 2cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Drawings
Materials
Paper
Framed Abstract Geometric Gouache on Paper by Stevan Kissel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed abstract geometric gouache on paper by Stevan Kissel
Signed: Stevan Kissel
Los Angeles, CA.
Beautifully framed.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Aluminum
Expressionist Crayon Drawing by Bauhaus Artist Hans Kessler
By Hans Kessler
Located in New York, NY
Crayon drawing of a 1920s German theatrical scene by Bauhaus Artist, Hans Kessler.
Hans Kessler was a student at the Bauhaus Dessau and studied under B...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Drawings
Materials
Crayon
Vintage Wooden Frame Abstract Nature Drawing.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Wooden Frame Abstract Nature Drawing. Moose in Lake Drawing. Possibly Pastel.
Dimensions. 26 1/2 W ; 1/2 D ; 21 H
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Wood
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
Category
20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Drawings
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Nude Drawings
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 4 framed nude drawings.
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,200
Nell Blaine Abstract India Ink on Paper, USA 1948
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
Category
1940s American Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Framed and Signed Lithograph Print by Peter Schmidt – Flowing in the Rig
Located in London, GB
A superb and very rare limited edition vintage framed and signed lithograph print by Peter Schmidt – Flowing in the Right Direction.
This is numbered number 11 / 35, it dates from 1...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Emilio Donnini Tuscan Landscape, Oil on Canvas with Gilt Frame
By Emilio Donnini
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscan landscape with bridge over a stream and peasant women
Signed "E. Donnini", bottom right
Gilded frame
Oil on canvas, cm H83,5 x W60
Emilio Donnini (Florence, 1809 - Florence, 1886) was an Italian painter.
There is no information regarding Donnini's pictorial training, whose documented activity, exercised in his Florentine studio in via del Maglio, began in 1843, the year in which he participated in the exhibition of the Florentine Promoter Society with View of a river with a bridge. Regular frequenter of the Caffè Michelangiolo, the meeting place of Macchiaioli painters, he regularly participates in the exhibitions organized by the Florentine Promoter Society of Fine Arts, starting from 1845 with Country of invention and View of a mill near Pisa and in 1847 with a series of views of Versilia. In the same year, his friend Antonio Puccinelli portrayed him in the Portrait of the painter Emilio Donnini: with the Pisan, Donnini shares patriotic and irredentist ideals and in all likelihood participates in the uprisings of 1848. In this period he approaches the Markò family, with whom he frequently moves between the Island of Elba, the Lazio and Tuscan countryside to paint landscapes en plein air, in the Macchiaioli way. In 1848 he painted Glimpses of Vicopisano, in 1849 he participated in the Promoter with a View of the Valdarno near Docciola, in 1850 with Marciana, View in the outlines of Seravezza and Marciana Marina. In 1852 he painted a marina for the walls of the Caffè Michelangiolo, in 1853 he participated in the Promoter with the Porto Lungone beach, Civitavecchia beach and Tramonto di sole sul mare.
Starting from 1854 he is part of the artists of the Scuola di Staggia with the Markò, Serafino De Tivoli, Carlo Ademollo, Alessandro La Volpe, Lorenzo Gelati and Saverio Altamura and, in the same year, he was awarded by the Promoter for the Marina di Livorno paintings at the Ponte alla Sassara, Marina near Marciana with sun effect and View of a lake with sunset.
In 1855 he participated in the Promotrice with Marina with boats, A road of Mugello near Vicchio, The furnaces of Prince Corsini in the Valdarno and Lo stradone del Gombo, in 1856 with Campagne Senesi, in 1857 with Paese del Mugello with bather, in 1858 he was awarded the Silver medal with A morning on the sea, where he also exhibits Country near Pisa, The mountains of Marciana, Rio beach...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Drawings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Vintage Boho Original Pencil Drawing of Male Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage boho original pencil drawing features a detailed male figure, showcasing an impressive use of shading and form. The framed artwork is a timeless representation of the hu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ben Benn Nude Conte Crayon Drawing
By Ben Benn
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful drawing by the important American 'Fauve'. Item will be shipped rolled in a 6" sono tube.
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Crayon
4 Nude Drawings After a Live Model by V. Geoffroy, Circa 1895
Located in Paris, FR
Four male nude drawings from life by V. Geoffray in the late 19th century. These academic drawings of the nude, called académies, were the basic building block of academic education, as it was practiced in France in the 19th century. They were executed in the studio, where a live model...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Framed Work on Paper by Jose Luis Cuevas
By Jorge Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two ink and water color on paper by Mexican artist Jose Luis Cuevas (1934-2017). Presented in a pair of white frames. One with both side drawn. Both depict a distorted figure commonl...
Category
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
$4,000 / set
1815 Spanish Passport Hand Written on Paper
Located in Marbella, ES
1815 Spanish passport hand written on paper. Part of a large collection.
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
André Ferrand, Grand Coupé 1, Pencil 1998
Located in Saint ouen, FR
André Ferrand.
Large coupe 1
Original work : pencil & ink.
Signed and dated lower right.
L 78cm. H 35cm.
690€.
Category
1990s Drawings
Materials
Paper
18th Century French School "Cleopatra"
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century French School "Cleopatra" after Johann Jakob Frey the Elder.
Cleopatra holding a cup and a pearl. Black & white chalk on grey paper with an elaborate frame. 13" x 9" p...
Category
18th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Parchment Paper
Drawing of Children Playing, Circle of Francois Boucher
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Drawing of children playing besides a basin of water. Framed in a Louis XVI giltwood frame. Typical of the style and subjects of Francois Boucher.
Chalk and pencil on paper.
Category
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
André Ferrand, Dessin Cadillac “Retour Vers Jamais”
Located in Saint ouen, FR
André Ferrand.
Dessin Cadillac “retour vers jamais”
100 x 50
2022
980€.
Category
2010s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Black and White Abstract marker Graphic Art piece.
Located in Seattle, WA
This piece appears to be drawn with marker/sharpie and depicts an abstract scene. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described it...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Set of Three Hand-Coloured Engravings on a Paper, England
Located in Sofia, BG
Three antique handcolored engravings on a vellin type paper.
First one is titled 'Rubbing Down'. It shows: a gentleman holding his horse steady in a field, while his stabile boy rub...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
$938 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of "Dr. Walerian Chaciński"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Year: 1943
Dimensions:
Frame: Height 70 cm, width 59 cm
Picture: Height 52 cm, width 42 cm.
Category
1940s Polish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Drawings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
"Abstraction" India Ink on Paper by Nell Blaine, USA, 1948
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
Category
1940s American Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing, 18th Century French School, the Sedan Chair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Two men with a cab or the Sedan chair, in the style of Touzé.
Bears collector's stamp (possibly the eye-form mark of Nathaniel Hone) and inscribed indi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Late 19th Century Pencil & Watercolour Portraits (Set of 8)
Located in Basildon, GB
Set of 8 Late 19th Century Pencil & Watercolour Portraits, in the style of John Downman (1749 - 1824 ). Each with a fashionable Lady half length, watercolour over pencil heightened w...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Drawing of an Officer of the French Army
Located in Hudson, NY
This drawing on blue paper is from a collection of late 18th and early 19th century drawings mostly made during the time of Napoleon as First Consul of France. This group consisted o...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Portrait Miniature In Graphite American 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very beautiful , highly detailed and well executed portrait of a woman. Created in the early nineteenth century with graphite on paper. The sitter can be seen with a book in her hand and a ring on her finger. She is sitting in a painted fancy chair by the window with the drape pulled back...
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Drawing "Rooster"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing "Rooster", done in pencil, 20th century
Frame - H: 83 cm, W: 64 cm, D: 5 cm
Drawing - H: 61 cm, W: 38 cm.
Category
20th Century European Drawings
Materials
Paper
$3,111
Pencil Drawing of Women Gold Framed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Pencil drawing of women gold framed
This print measures: 19 wide x 1.5 deep x 23 inches high
This print is in great vintage condition with mino...
Category
2010s American Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Nude Woman Looking in a Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nude woman looking in a mirror, painting on Masonite, 20th century.
Evelyne Luez, Ecole de Paris.
Measures: H: 46 cm, W: 38 cm, D: 0.5 cm.
Category
20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Masonite
Figure with Hat, Monotype on Paper
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monotype on paper framed under glass, 20th century, signed Luez, figure with hat.
Measures: H: 41 cm, W: 47 cm, D: 2 cm.
Category
20th Century French Drawings
Materials
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.
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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.
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