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"Adam and Eve, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of stylized Art Deco drawing with attenuated figures, this depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden was created by Glidden Parker, who is most famous for his...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Half Nude Man at Rest, " Important Drawing of Black Worker by De Erdelyi
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine and important depiction of an African American worker, one of the artist's favorite subjects, this drawing by Francis De Erdelyi gives a hint of his important influence on a g...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
"Memory of Leaves, " Charcoal on Paper, 2022
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo creates dynamic compositions of people and places that communicate a rich commentary on the world around him. Depicting trees from personal encounters, Surdo’s latest body of work entitled “Tree Spirits” takes us on a foray into the forest, where leaves, branches and burls express something deeply personal. Applying his mastery of figurative realism to the natural world, he experiments with form and texture to uncover the intangible spirits of trees.
This charcoal drawing entitled “Memory of Leaves” beautifully illustrates the branching form of a mature birch tree. Loosely drawn with informal, sketch-like linework, the tree is shown in the middle of winter, bare of leaves and white with frost. Surdo’s skillful placement of shadow illustrates the forking branches with incredible texture and effortless realism. The intricate play of light and dark is accentuated by the stark white background, a negative space that isolates the tree in space and time.
Restricting the composition to only a portion of the tree trunk, Surdo accentuates the tree’s abstract form, lingering on areas of unusual shape or texture. Seeking to convey the strong emotional response elicited by his initial encounter with the tree, Surdo focuses on the tree’s sculptural form, contrasting the strong trunk...
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2010s Expressionist American Drawings
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Paper
Jerry Torn, American (1933-) Portrait, Graphite on Woven Paper
By Jerry Torn
Located in Chicago, IL
Graphite on woven paper portrait of a dancer titled," Randy: Upward Turn", by Jerry Torn. Framed in wood with matte board surround.
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Late 20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Wood, Graphite, Paper
Henry Pruett Share Etching of Wintry Pastoral Scene; Signed R. Legrande Johnston
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Henry Pruett share (American, 1853-1905) etching of a wintry pastoral scene of a shepherd and flock; signed 'R. LeGrande Johnston' (1850-1918); th...
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Late 19th Century Antique American Drawings
"North African Skyline with Mosque, " Stunning Drawing in Sanguine by Reznikoff
By Misha Reznikoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully realized in sanguine, a ruddy chalk, this view of a North African cityscape dominated by a wide, tumultuous sky and a mosque with a large, low dome and high minaret, was drawn by Misha Reznikoff, a Ukranian-American artist. Reznikoff studied at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and later in Europe where he became close friends with Arshile Gorky, a friendship that lasted a lifetime. Later he taught at the Art Students League and The New School for Social Research, was active in the WPA and socialized with Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Ad Reinhardt, Milton Avery...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
21st C. Tom Nussbaum - 95 Birds - Framed Graphite Drawing on Bristol Plate
By Tom Nussbaum
Located in Morristown, NJ
Tom Nussbaum (American, b. 1953), "95 Birds", graphite drawing on Bristol plate, pencil signed and dated verso of sheet, initialed, titled and dated vers...
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Early 2000s Modern American Drawings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho 1960s Original Anatomy Sketch on Paper
Located in west palm beach, FL
This captivating Vintage Boho 1960s Original Anatomy Sketch on Paper showcases an exquisite blend of artistic precision and academic study. Rendered with delicate strokes and shaded ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper
Francis De Erdely Watercolor and Pencil "Mexican Shark Fisherman"
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Francis De Erdely (Hungarian/American, 1904-1959) “Mexican Shark Fishermen” water color and Pencil on Paper within a pine frame and protective glass, circa 1930.
Signed: ‘De Erdely’...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paper
Vintage Boho Original Pastel on Paper Drawing
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enliven your space with this Vintage Boho Original Pastel on Paper. Radiating with American artistic spirit, its vibrant hues and expressive strokes capture the essence of bohemian c...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
"Wd369" Abstract Work on Paper by M. P. Landis, Warehouse Drawing Series
Located in New York, NY
A richly-hued abstract work on paper by the artist M.P. Landis. The artist's abstract paintings and works on paper are the type that take form through the artist's layering of materi...
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1990s American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"WD967" Abstract Work on Paper by M. P. Landis, Warehouse Drawing Series
Located in New York, NY
An energetic abstract work on paper by the artist M.P. Landis. The artist's abstract paintings and works on paper are the type that take form through the artist's layering of materia...
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Early 2000s American Drawings
Materials
Paper
James Joseph Kearns "Despondent Man" Etching
By James Joseph Kearns
Located in Brooklyn, NY
James Joseph Kearns (b. 1924) etching, signed at dated "1957." Depicts a man with hollow eyes and a despondent expression with a hand outstretched. Similar to many of his works, ther...
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1950s Modern Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Gods in the Sky, " Tour de Force, High-Style Art Deco Ink Drawing with Nudes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This virtuosic pen-and-ink drawing shows several gods cavorting with wild-maned horses in an Art Deco galaxy. All the figures are perfectly stylized as if parading across a classical...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Drawings
"Christmas Cavalier, " 1925 Drawing by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In 1925 -- only a year before he opened an industrial design studio that would soon become famous for product designs commissioned by Kodak, Texaco and Steinway among many other industrial companies -- Teague drew this evocative image of a French cavalier on horseback for his personal Christmas card. Although Teague is best known today for the Brownie camera...
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Early 20th Century American Drawings
Framed Full Length Female Nude in Conte Crayon
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Full length female nude in conte crayon. The frame is in burnt sienna with a gilt inner edge and a natural linen matte. Illegible signature. R...
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Late 20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paper
"Plastics, " Striking, Original Graphic Design for Midcentury Advertisement
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early and important example of graphic design by a woman artist, this striking drawing for "Plastics" in ink and watercolor was executed by Elsie Pivcevich in Cleveland. The stylized Christmas ornaments depicted here suggest that the advertisement was for a manufacturer of holiday decorations...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Drawings
Original Mid-Century Modern Signed Golden Framed Fine Art by Artist M. Aronoff
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern framed original artist study in chalk and pencil drawing from a man in black with a white hat.
Professional framed with golden wood frame.
Signed by the artist.
...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
"Female Nude with Ball, " Drawing by Waano-Gano
By Joe Waano-Gano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This academic drawing was executed by Joe Waano Gano, an important Native American artist with a prestigious career in California in the 1930s and 1940s. Born a Cherokee Indian...
Category
1930s Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Betsy Tryon Framed Botanical, Dtd 1978 'Sold Individually'
Located in Dallas, TX
These are beautiful botanical drawings by Betsy Tryon, most dtd 1978 to 1979. We have framed six of them in the black frame pictured. We have up to 20 unframed. All are signed. She o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Howard Howie Post Cartoon Drawing Plate Art of Sigmund Freud, Anthro DC Comics
By Howard Post
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Portrait of Sigmund Freud on hand thrown ceramic plate.
Signed, "Post to Post with love..." "January 21, 1962"
Howard "Howie" Post (1926-2010)
American animator, cartoonist, and comic strip and comic book writer-artist. Post is known for his syndicated newspaper comic strip The Dropouts which had a 13-year run and for creating DC Comics...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Wonderfully Framed and Matted Charcoal Portrait of a Boy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century charcoal portrait of a pensive little boy imaginatively matted as an oval surrounded by fancy plaid taffeta and a vintage g...
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19th Century Antique American Drawings
Nell Blaine Black and White Ink Drawing on Paper, USA 1940s
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 Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Enigmatic Monochrome Black and White Ink Drawing
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original monochrome drawing from 1963 to be approached as a walk into a mental landscape. The painter's signature does not allow us to identify him. There is in this work a non-figur...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Study for SWEEPS" by Jan Pieter Fokkens
By Jan Pieter Fokkens
Located in Chicago, IL
The colorful paintings of Jan Pieter Fokkens transport us to distant worlds beyond our comprehension. Within seemingly infinite networks of lines, dots, and crosses, he decodes the r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings
Materials
Canvas
David Roth Graphite Drawing #33 on Masonite, 2000
By David Roth
Located in New York, NY
Graphite drawing by the American artist David Roth. This painting is numbered #33 and was created by the artist on masonite in 2000.
Singed on verso. The artist created this piece w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist American Drawings
Materials
Masonite
Walter Gutman Midcentury Abstract Pastels Drawing on Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Walter Gutman midcentury abstract figurative drawing in pastel on paper
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern figurative abstract pastel drawing by W...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
John Joseph Owens Model Nude Figural Study, Torso, 1909, Charcoal and Ink, Paper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Owens, John Joseph (American/West Virginia 1887-1931), Model Portrait Study, signed and dated 1909, charcoal on laid paper and pen and ink, about 21 x 17 inches. Provenance: artist's...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Benjamin Glicker Signed Mid Century Modern Clown Portrait Drawing on Paper Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive mid-century modern mixed media color graphite drawing on paper depicting a portrait of a clown by Michigan based artist Benjamin Glicker. Signed bottom right. Circa 196...
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1960s Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"American Olympics 1928, " Spectacular Art Deco Drawing of Stadium Entrance
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although the Olympics in 1928 were held in Amsterdam, Lee Seibert drew this vivid and colorful image of the main entrance to the stadium as if it were in America, the sky glowing with a rainbow-hued aureole and the scene attracting sophisticated men and women in evening clothes. Indeed, the 1932 Olympics...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Drawings
American Oval Pastel of Young Lady Grasping Dove, Cola, SC. Circa 1865
Located in Charleston, SC
American pastel of young lady grasping dove in the original oval floral gilt frame presented under glass, Mid 19th Century. Original paper label on back.
Ursuline Convent, Valle Cru...
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1860s American Empire Antique American Drawings
Materials
Gold Leaf
American Dry Point Engraved Etching Italian House on Hill Side, A. Hutty C 1920
By Alfred Hutty
Located in Charleston, SC
American dry point engraved landscape etching Italian House on Hill Side, Alfred H. Hutty, Early 20th century
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1920s Modern Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Mixed Media Drawing on Paper
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage mixed media drawing on paper captures a timeless boho aesthetic with its delicate craftsmanship and artistic charm. The portrait exudes a soulful expression, s...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"The Temple of Dendur" Painting by Eugene Berman
By Eugene Berman
Located in New York, NY
Pen, ink and gouache on paper, painting "The Temple of Dendur' by Eugene Berman. Signed and dated, 1964.
Framed size is 28.25 x 22.25.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Gouache
"Woodstock Society of Chambers, " Important Art Colony Drawing, 1951
By John Pike
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original ink drawing by John Pike, the well-known illustrator and watercolorist who was an important fixture of the Woodstock Art Colony, this piece advertised the Woodstock Socie...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Tony Orrico "Penwald: 1: 1 Circle" Artwork
By Tony Orrico
Located in Chicago, IL
Original body-drawn artwork by artist, Tony Orrico from his Penwald series (ed. 1/8, each unique, derived from live performance). Signed by the artist, all acid-free/archival materia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Frolic on Horseback, " Mural Study w/ Nudes by Kenneth MacIntire
By Kenneth Stevens MacIntire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Best known for his masterful painting of horses and polo players for a Hollywood clientele, this important study -- marked off in a grid to help the painter transfer the image to a large canvas -- was drawn by Kenneth Stevens MacIntire, a California painter. His depiction of male and female nudes on...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Hand Written "Fraktur" Birth Announcement, 1854
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A framed hand written birth announcement for Danile Konig, Pennsylvania 1854
This document known as a Fraktur is calligraphic hand of the Latin alphabet ...
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1850s Antique American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
"Drawing for the Sponsor" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Entitled "Drawing for The Sponsor," this work by Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald envisions an advertisement by Southport Tool and Die, a Chicago company from the 1940s and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Western Theme Pastel Drawing Signed WJ Madcher '42
By Wj Madcher
Located in Ferndale, MI
Western Theme Pastel Drawing Signed WJ Madcher '42
Category
1940s Vintage American Drawings
Original Nude Artwork of Green Woman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Original artwork by artist Jean Olds. Olds’ work often combines bold colors and expressive brushstrokes to evoke a sense of movement and energy. Her pieces have been exhibited in gal...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Helmet & Jacket" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Entitled "Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Helmet & Jacket," this work by Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald is a companion piece to his sculpture "A+L Helmet & Jacket." Worn by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Nell Blaine Abstraction India Ink on Paper, USA 1940s
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...
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1940s Vintage American Drawings
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Paper
Nude #6 Drawing by Jerry O'Day
By Jerry O'Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gracious nude of a woman drawn with ink on craft paper. It is signed by the artist. The artwork sits in a simple black stained wood frame.
Jerry O'Day is also known as Geraldine Heib. Born in Oakland, CA on June 17, 1912, Geraldine Heib assumed the name Jerry O'Day at an early age. She grew up in Washington and studied in Seattle at the Cornish School of Fine Arts. Upon moving to the San Francisco Bay area in 1938, she further studied with Bufano as a muralist for two years. She wed sculptor David Lemon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern American Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Takashi Murakami Flower Drawing in Private Invitation Opening in Gagosian, Signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This drawing it was one of the very few made by the artist at the Gagosian gallery in Beverly Hills ,Los Angeles. It was a private event and was done in the original flyer /invitatio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other American Drawings
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Paper
Midcentury Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Painting, Salvatore Grippi, Blue
By Salvatore Grippi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ink and watercolor figurative abstract expressionist piece on paper is signed by its creator, noted New York School artist Salvatore Grippi. Though undated, the piece is fits in...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
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Paper
1955 Recreation Room Architectural Rendering by Rucker Fuller
By Rucker Fuller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1955 "Recreation Room" hand-drawn architectural artwork rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller for The Bank of California Mission Branch.
Rucker Fuller is an architectural fir...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Drawings
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Paper
Mid-century Pop Art Red Still Life Drawing Sketch by Salvatore Grippi, 1960s Mod
By Salvatore Grippi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous red monochrome Pop Art still-life drawing on paper, in the midst of the artist’s untitled table series of which I have a few large canvases listed. Don't miss this treasure!
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Drawings
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Paper
Nell Blaine "Untitled" 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...
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1940s Vintage American Drawings
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pastel Nude by Byron Randall
Located in Pasadena, CA
Playful nude created with pastels on paper. This sketch-like drawing shows a woman wearing dramatic blue eyeshadow and full red lipstick while lying naked in a meadow.
Byron Randal...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
1950s Abstract Figural Portrait by Josef Presser
By Josef Presser 1
Located in New York, NY
Bright, vivid and quite fabulous abstract by Polish American artist Josef Presser (1909-1967), circa 1950s. Known for his figural work this is a beautifully executed portrait of two ...
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1950s Vintage American Drawings
Materials
Wood
Mixed Media Portrait #2 by Judy Pike
Located in Pasadena, CA
Judith Minna Pike
December 19, 1942- October 18, 2019
Mixed media painting of a young thoughful woman, sitting comfortably. Pike used many different brush techniques when painting...
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1990s American Drawings
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Paper
Drawing, American School, Bay in Twilight
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Bay in Twilight, charcoal on blue paper. Provenance, Sir Edwin A.G. Manton.
Category
19th Century Antique American Drawings
John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Cocktail Hour Lithograph
By John Carroll Doyle
Located in Toledo, OH
John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Kansas City, KS. Cocktail Hour, Circa 20th Century, Chin de Colle/Lithograph, Edition 21/2, signed lower right and twice framed. Great condition. Image...
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Early 20th Century American Drawings
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Paper
Jennifer Printz "Quietus II" Prints, Graphite and Inks on Antique Paper, 2017
By Jennifer D. Printz
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Jennifer Printz "Quietus II" series of six prints blends photography, graphite, and Epson Ultrachrome inks on antique papers. The work is matted and framed in wood, protected with anti-static, non-glare Plexiglass glazing. Jennifer Printz, an artist with a love for the poetic, carefully selects titles for her pieces and exhibitions to evoke multiple meanings. One such significant title in her work is "Quietus," symbolizing resolution and rest. She chose this title to reflect the artwork's creation during a sabbatical, a period of rejuvenation and tranquility. "Quietus" also represents her core artistic motivation – emphasizing the importance of stillness and calm in life.
In the hustle and bustle of life, we often miss out on essential experiences unless we allow ourselves to be quiet and introspective. Jennifer believes that finding solace is crucial, and she invites viewers to appreciate its significance. Her work provides a meditative space, offering a brief moment of quiet reflection. In 2017, she was interviewed by Jenine Culligan, the director at the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University, where her solo exhibition sabbatical work was titled "An Almost Unnoticed Quietus." This title cleverly connects "quietus" with "almost unnoticed," highlighting the themes of meditation and mindfulness. Through these practices, Jennifer uncovers profound aspects of our world and emotions often overlooked in our hurried lives. Meditation has taught her to appreciate the moments when we are on the verge of giving up, as these are often when unexpected greatness can unfold.
Shown in the first photo, from top left to right:
Image 3: Unpaused Moment
Paper Size: 15” H x 12.5” W / Framed Size: 20” H x 17.5” W
Image 4: Lead to Dust
Paper Size: 15” H x 12.5” W / Framed Size: 20” H x 17.5” W
Image 5: Strata Rises Through
Paper Size: 15” H x 12.5” W / Framed Size: 20” H x 17.5” W
Image 6: Dark Serenity
Paper Size: 15” H x 12.5” W / Framed Size: 20” H x 17.5” W
Image 7: A Few Splinters of Time
Paper Size: 15” H x 12.5” W / Framed Size: 20” H x 17.5” W
Image 8: Sinking Through the Sands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Portrait of African American Woman by Anthony Sisti Circa 1930's
Located in Rochester, NY
Portrait of an African American Woman by Tony Sisti. Sisti was a master draftsman. With just a few lines he captures the moment. Sisti was a professional boxer and an accomplished ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Drawings
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Paper
