1940s Drawings

Showing the influence of Cubism and Art Deco, this lovely drawing of a female nude in a topsy-turvy interior -- with a curvy lamp echoed by turned wood posts for bed or stairway -- w...

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...

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...

A delicate and intimate ink drawing capturing the serene grace of a sleeping cat, executed with a refined economy of line reminiscent of early 20th-century Belgian modernism. In the ...

Wonderful ink and wash by Pat Kerr, 1946. So evocative of the 1940s. On card. Unsigned. Presented in an antique water gilded frame Drawn for A & C Kay, New Bond St. Lond...

Vintage Framed Pen Drawn Cartoon by "Ole Olsen" from comedians "Olsen & Johnson". $ This original pen-drawn cartoon depicts a crowd in front of a man on a ...

Offered here for your consideration is a vintage original Earl MacPherson pastel painting of a pin-up girl. Depicting a blond, smiling, nude pin-up girl dressed only with two larg...

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...

This handsome drawing of a seated male nude, executed in pastel, demonstrates Allyn Cox's superb draftsmanship and mastery of color. Depicting his subject from behind, as he leans to his left, is reminiscent of the work of the great masters from the Renaissance, the 18th century and 19th century. Cox spent 20 years painting and restoring murals at the US Capitol...

Powerful and eloquent, this drawing by Raoul Pene du Bois showcases his mastery of the human figure, expressed with his usual Mannerist approach -- all elongated limbs and stylized p...

Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Man in stride.) Exact date unknown. Fading to matte, denting and chipping to older wood picture frame. Will ship as you see it in th...

This original drawing was created for an advertisement by General Electric for its portable power generators, here shown powering a saw wielded by two lumberjacks. Attributed to Roc...

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...

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...

Outstanding French Noble portrait with carved frame, graphite drawing, ff. XIX, pp. XX Technical data Drawing on paper Title of the work: Untitled Author: anonymous Portrait paintin...

Jean Poulain (1884–1967) – Original Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Signed and Dated 1942 A deeply touching and atmospheric original wildlife drawing by Belgian artist Jean Poulain...

Three original sketches of 1940s classic Swedish wall pendants. The sketches are drawn in circa 1:1 scale. One marked with drawn for 190 mm clockwork. Motifs of Dolphins, Three Roses...

Title: Original 1947 Map of South Africa by Charles Burki – Jan van Riebeeck & Cape Colony This striking 1947 pen-and-ink map of South Africa by Charles Burki (1909–1994) exemplifie...

Original Illustration Map of Hawaii by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing Original pen-and-ink illustration of the Hawaï-Eilanden (Hawaiian Islands) by Dutch artist Charles Burki...

Drawing by Marcel Gromaire (1892 - 1971). Ink drawing signed 'Gromaire 1944' on the bottom right. Dimensions with frame: 48cm x 41cm. Dimension of the visible drawing: 33cm x 25cm.

Original Illustration Map of South Africa by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing Description: Original pen-and-ink illustration of Zuid-Afrika (South Africa) by Dutch artist Charl...

Original Illustration Map of Syria and Lebanon by Charles Burki, 1947 – Ink Drawing Original 1947 pen-and-ink illustration of “Syrie en de Libanon” (Syria and Lebanon) by Dutch arti...

Known for his many portraits in later years, this early work by Anatola Soungouroff is a brilliant depiction of a strikingly handsome North African soldier wearing a traditional hat ...

1940s nude male drawings in charcoal matted and framed. These drawings are matted in a neutral color with a rustic wood frame.

Original Illustration Map of Alaska by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing Original pen-and-ink illustration of Alaska by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), executed around 1...

Original Ink Drawings of Veiled Women by Charles Burki, 1948 – Orientalist Illustrations Two original pen-and-ink drawings by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), both signed and...

Project coming from the archives of Uffa Fox and never entered the commercial circuit depicting Northele, a sloop 14 m long, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 accordi...

Early Rural Scene by Charles Burki, 1940 – Dutch Farm Life Realist Gouache This painting, signed and dated Charles Burki – 1940, is an exceptional early work by the Dutch-Indonesian...

Title: Original 1948 Map of Canada by Charles Burki – Mounted Police Illustration and Art Deco Design This original 1948 pen-and-ink map of Canada by Charles Burki (1909–1994) maste...

This portrait in pastel represents the confluence of two important artists: C. Katherine Nelson, painter and designer, and her onetime student, Glidden Parker, who became one of Ame...

A fantastic gouache and ink drawing on paper, mounted on board by Vaclav Vytlacil, ca' 1945. Highly reflective of the style of the period, with influences of African art and NY Abstr...

Wonderful and darkly intriguing original artwork by renowned American Modernist artist and California artist benefactor Millard Sheets (1907-1989) featuring wartime boats caught in stormy seas. Very evocative and certainly quite relevant to the time it was created taken in the context of the war. The work is hand pencil signed and dated (1942) by Sheets on the mat just below the artwork. Provenance: Property from the estate of Millard Sheets. Would be a great addition to any collectors of his work or Mid-Century Modern artist or an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting. Sheets many awards include: Watson F. Blair Purchase Prize, Chicago Art Institute (1938) Philadelphia Watercolor Club Prize (1939) Dana Watercolor Medal, Pennsylvania Academy of fine Arts (1943) Drawing Prize, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (1946) Gold Brush Award, Artists Guild of Chicago, Award of the Year (1951) Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana (1964) His works can be found in numerous permanent collections, public settings, and international museums including: The Museum of Modern Art, New York Scripps College, CA The White House (Washington, DC) The San Diego Museum The Los Angeles Public Library...

Original 1947 Map of Brazil by Charles Burki – Dutch Colonial Graphic Design This original 1947 pen-and-ink map of Brazil by Charles Burki (1909–1994) exemplifies the artist’s preci...

Italian painting dated 1948. Framework oil on panel depicting a view of the famous Sacra di San Michele (seen from Avigliana) of good pictorial quality. Small framework with frame in...

Italian painting dated 1945. Work oil on masonite depicting a particular view with characters Celebration of Spring of excellent pictorial quality. Nice size framework of pleasant de...

A framed watercolor and gouache on paper depicting sliced watermelon on a color block background, signed Tamayo and dated 1945 as shown. The work was in keeping with the style of Rufino Tamayo and it retains a paper label from Salon de la Plastica Mexicana, listing the detail info. SPM was formed in 1949 to promote contemporary Mexican artists...

Architectural drawing and watercolour, offices British Rollmarker Cooporation, by Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners, Queen Anne Lodge Westminister, chief architect T.H Eley R.I.B.A a...

An original Jansen pencil drawing depicting an architectural detail "Rosace de Plafond" page 137. Stamped: Jansen, 9 Rue Royale Paris 8e.

A framed drawing of a dog on paper. This piece depicts the bust of a Collie in brown pencil. The piece is on brown or yellow paper and framed in the original wood frame with glass. T...

Western Theme Pastel Drawing Signed WJ Madcher '42

Chalet Suisse drawing c 1940 little damage on the paper at right see photo

Gouache on paper costume design for Annabella, for the John Ford play: "Tis a Pity She's a Whore" by Eugene Berman signed with the cypher (E.B.), dated 1942 and annotated. Pencil ske...

Henri Matisse Drawing Of An Eskimo COA By George Matisse. Pencil on paper, 1949, Unsigned. Sheet size: 11.75 Inches x 9.2 Inches Framed in Museum fram with linen matting and museum ...

Lovely and atmospheric, this drawing of a series of male nude figures at the swimming pool -- one diving, one readying to dive, others at the mirr...

Beautiful vintage wall art piece. A drawing of a boy waking up from his bed. The art piece is signed. Drawn on paper, framed under the glass with a black wooden frame. Some minor age...

Year: 1943 Dimensions: Frame: Height 70 cm, width 59 cm Picture: Height 52 cm, width 42 cm.

Original fashion drawing by American artist Carl "Eric" Erickson (1891-1958). Eric spect the 1940s attending and documenting fashion shows under the supervision of Diana Vreeland. Er...

Clearly created by a master, this pencil drawing of a nude male figure is signed and dated 1947. The diffused lines and areas of rubbed pencil and erasure give this drawing a comple...

Beautiful etching of a Vatican sculpture by Italian artist Piranesi. Great addition to your architectural and classic inspired interiors.

A striking and bold example of illustration art, this scene of a young man in a bathing suit conversing with an elegant woman in her car coat, was drawn by Wilmot Heitland for Libert...

Interesting vintage proposal drawing in 1/2 scale of an aircraft co-pilot seat. Dated 1/12/46 from the Warren McArthur Corporation. Drawing measures 26 x 4...

Bertil Wahlberg. Colorful abstract composition. 1947 Pastel on paper behind glass. An expressive geometric-abstract work with a complex interplay of triangular and diagonal forms o...

Rare pen drawing by Giovanni Gariboldi for Paolo Buffa.

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...

European red Squirrels Inscribed indistinctly and dated 40 (lr) Black and red chalk on paper.

French 1940s gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV glass.

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...

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...

Paul Wightman Williams, American (20th century). This diminutive mixed-media watercolor, pastel, and ink on paper depicts a haunting abstracted face. It is float-mounted in a faux-g...

Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Woman in headress.) Exact date unknown. Chipping and denting to old frame. Will ship as you see it in this frame. Frame W 12.5 x H ...