Modern Drawings
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
to
69
183
108
232
51
24
Height
to
Width
to
307
285
148
66
22
20
19
13
13
11
8
8
6
6
3
2
1
1
3
1
228
75
8
58
128
1
6
4
16
19
26
30
21
263
44
26
22
21
140
139
74
45
22
307
300
307
14
9
8
5
4
Style: Modern
Expressive Monochromatic Nude Figure Study by William Delucchi, Signed and Dated
Located in San Carlos, CA
Expressive Monochromatic Ink Figure Study by William Delucchi, Signed and Dated
Dimensions: 24.5" W × 30.5" H × 1" D
Medium: Ink or Wash on Paper
Condition: Good, with light signs o...
Category
1990s American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Oil and Pastel Crying Character #3 by Jim Kras
Located in Pasadena, CA
This artwork is signed by Jim Kras, and dated 1994.
The artist used oil pastels to feature a yellow crying character sketched with curvy long black l...
Category
1990s American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
1982 Ferdie Pacheco Tattoo Ink Artwork Mexico City
By Ferdie Pacheco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1982 Ferdie Pacheco Tattoo Ink Artwork Mexico City
17 x 16.25 x .75 art 9.5 x 8.75
Preowned original vintage. Signed Pacheco.
Refer to images please
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Robert Freiman, 1956, "Third Avenue at 57th Street"
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Watercolor
Abstraction on Paper by Nell Blaine
Located in Long Island City, NY
Abstraction with India ink on paper by Nell Blaine.
Category
20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Christian Ludwig Attersee "EVASTELLE" year 2000
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
"Evastelle" by Christian Ludwig Attersee, dated 2000
Christian Ludwig Attersees works are defined by a figural-symbolic style, bright colours and a dynamic brush technique.
Attersee...
Category
Early 2000s Austrian Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Abstract Pencil on Paper Shaded Line Drawings
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Ink Drawing (4) by Storm P. – 'The Three Little Men and The Trickster"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Robert Storm Petersen (Danish, 1882-1949) – Storm P.
Original Drawing: "De tre små mænd og Nummermanden" ("The Three Little Men and the Number Man / Trickster").
Ink drawing on paper...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, 1936-)
Title:Le Tombeau D'Hemingway
Year: 1963
Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper:
Size: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 plus 3 inch frame
Mark: upper lef...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mike Maroney, 'an October Sunset', Charcoal Landscape Study, Canada, C. 1986
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKE MARONEY - Study for 'An October Sunset' (View from the Schoolhouse - Wabash) - Charcoal landscape sketch on paper - featuring a sunset backlit silhouette landscape...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
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".
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Latin Art Francisco Toledo Modernist Cat Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Cat by Latin American master, Francisco Toledo, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Paper art drawing
38.88 X 31 H x 1.5 D Art 25 x 20
Artwork is signed.
Preowned Original unrestored vintage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Drawings
Materials
Other
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
ST. PETER'S BASILICA - Charcoal Drawing - Signed - Unframed - Italy - Circa 1984
Located in Chatham, ON
BASILICA DI SAN PIETRO ROMA - Vintage Italian architectural charcoal/mixed media drawing on paper - indistinctly signed lower left - titled & da...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
2011 Original Modern Art from Oaxaca Ink Drawing 2 on Custom Paper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ink on paper drawing 2, Original Art, Signed. Custom made paper. Oaxacan artist.
Measures: 10.25 x 16.5
Artist signed. Inspiration Sergio Hernandez. Inscription on back.
Original...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Abstract Geometric Graphic in Blue, Red and Black Ink on Paper by A. Luiz Piza
Located in Salzburg, AT
Abstract, geometric graphic in blue, red and black ink on paper by Arthur Luiz Piza.
His style combines drawing and graphic techniques.
Handcrafted wooden frame black patinated with ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Drawing by Manuel Viana, Lithography in Black and White, Limited Edition 1970s
By Manuel Viana
Located in Salzburg, AT
Drawing by Manuel Viana, lithography in black and white, limited edition 135/300 signed
Handcrafted wooden frame with white gilt decoration, non-reflecting glass
Biography:
The art...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Crayon
Swallow Tails, Double Butterfly Portrait Highly Detailed, Carved Silver Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Reminiscent of John James Audubon specimen drawings, these two meticulously drawn swallow tail butterflies are matted separately and framed in a beautifully carved silver frame
Sylvia Beckman
Swallow Tails
colored pencil on paper
19H x 15.50W in
48.26H x 39.37W cm
SUB013
Sylvia Beckman, b. 1938, Detroit, MI
Education
University of Michigan, School of Arch. & Design
University of Wisconsin, Botany
Private apprenticeship in stone sculpture, bronze, gilding and painting
Exhibitions
2017 “Coming Attractions”, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
1997 S.O.F.A. exhibition, Ann Nathan Gallery, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
1997 Monumental Bronze Sculpture Commisson, Olbrich Park, Madison, WI
1994 Sculpture, Olbrich Botanic Gardens, Spring Display, Madison,WI
1994 Paintings & Drawings, North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix, MI
1994 Paintings & drawings, Olbrich Botanic Center, Madison, WI
1988 Monumental Stone Sculpture...
Category
2010s American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Striking Black and White Pen and Ink Drawing of Chair & Cat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking pen and ink art in black and white of a neoclassical armchair and ocelot cat. Handsomely framed in linen and framed in giltwood. Signed and dated lower right, Oliver Johnson.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Arman "Orange Goes" 1968 'New Realist' Drawing Andrew Crispo Gallery Label
By Arman
Located in Sharon, CT
An early drawing by the famous French/American Pop/New Realist artist. Combining two of the artists motifs- paint tubes and multiplicity. A period 'Pop' work retains an Andrew Crispo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Peony Composition
Located in Morristown, NJ
Lyn Diefenbach, Australian, b. 1957, "Symphony of Light", signed "L. Dief" at lower right.
A breathtaking pastel painting by acclaimed Australian artist Lyn Diefenbach, renowned f...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1980s Pedro Coronel Abstract Dove Modern Art Lithograph
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pedro Coronel Colorful Modern Abstract Dove Lithograph
Framed
29.5 x 42 H x 1.25 D, Art 21 x 29.5
Original Unrestored vintage Condition.
See all images.
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Framed Nude Drawing Study by Harriet Rosander de Tourtchaninoff, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed sketch by Swedish artist Harriet Rosander de Tourtchaninoff (1912-1965), likely created in the 1940s. This artwork is a study of the female form, where Rosander de Tourtchanin...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Lead
Large Charcoal Drawing by Jim Dine, 1974
By Jim Dine
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large charcoal and wash "Untitled" drawing from 1974, signed and dated. Measuring 11" x 78" and frame approx. 19.75 x 87". Pr...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Drawings
Original French Color Lithograph of Two Women by FRANCIS de LASSUS SAINT-GENIES
Located in Miami, FL
An original large French artist proof depicting two beautiful women, one wearing a stylish hat and the other is in a reclining position. Marked E.A. and signed by the artist Francis...
Category
20th Century French Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pencil Portrait by Surrealist Julio Viera Executed in 1987
By Julio Viera
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Julio Viera made this drawing depicting a Danish tourist called Ruth. Ruth met and drank with Viera at Pepe's Bar in Mallorca, Spain. The drawing is accompanied by a photograph of Vi...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mexican Art Ink Drawing Eiffel Tower Oaxaca Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vibrant modern Mexican art drawing 7 Eiffel Tower Oaxacan artist signed.
Ink on paper drawing, Original Art, Custom made paper.
Inspiration Sergio H...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Le Parc Monceau" Original Etching by Pierre Bonnard, 1899
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pierre Bonnard, Le Parc Monceau, original etching, 1937/500 impressions for Paris plus proofs with large margins, of which this is one. Bouvet helpfully tells us that Bonnard's etchi...
Category
1880s French Antique Modern Drawings
Materials
Metal
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941-2018). A pastel study of exceptional qua...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paste, Paper
Three Framed Drawings by Paul Chidlaw
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of three framed gestural drawings by Paul Chidlaw (1900-1989) depicting flocks of birds rendered in black ink on paper.
Paul Chidlaw was an earl...
Category
20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Artwork Painting 'after' Matisse, circa Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful early 20th century artwork painting study after artist Henri Matisse (French b. Dec. 31 1869 d. Nov. 3 1954.) Female on lounge ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Original Charcoal and Acrylic Media by Kelly Devine, Titled Indispensable Power
By Kelly Devine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kelly finds inspiration pertaining to controversial topics through various literary pieces. She will then use some pages from the novel she has chosen as the canvas to paint her inte...
Category
2010s American Modern Drawings
Materials
Canvas
Roy D. Fleming, Contemporary Canadian Graphite Drawing 1., Signed/Titled/Dated
Located in Chatham, ON
Roy Fleming - 'Collingwood Harbour in Spring - In Memory of Alex Macleod 1936-2002' - Contemporary fine art - original graphite and colored pencil drawing on tracing paper - extraordinary quality and composition - gallery conservation framing - float mounted artwork set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Drawings
Materials
Metal
Untitled Ink Drawing on Paper, 1974, by Mark di Suvero
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1974 ink drawing on paper is by American sculptor Mark di Suvero (b. 1933). Early in his artistic career, working part time in construction, he was inspired by the raw material ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
2011 Original Modern Art Black & Red Ink Drawing Custom Paper Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
2011 Original Modern Art Oaxaca black & red ink drawing 3 custom paper Mexico.
Black and red ink on paper drawing 3, original Art, signed. Custom made ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Dario Campanile Female Nude Drawing, circa 1995
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Original Dario Campanile female nude drawing, circa 1995. It is beautifully framed and matted.
Additional information:
Materials: Paper.
Color: Gray.
Period: 1990s.
Art subjects:...
Category
20th Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
AUNG KHIN - Impressionist Oil Pastel Drawing - Unsigned - Myanmar - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
AUNG KHIN (1921-1996) Attributed - Vintage Impressionist style oil pastel and graphite drawing on black paper - featuring a young a Burmese girl perched on a...
Category
Late 20th Century Burmese Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Guy Bourdin, Cat Drawing, Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1955
By Guy Bourdin
Located in CA, CA
During the early 1950s Guy Bourdin had established himself as an artist with the eye of a painter, working primarily on paper Bourdin created images containing fascinating stories and compositions. His early experimental work bridges the gap between Surrealism and his later photography which at the time was still in its infancy.
This early cat drawing...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mikuš, 'Monkey on My Back', Surrealist Colored Pencil Drawing, C.R., C.1982
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKUŠ - 'Monkey On My Back' - Surrealist colored pencil and graphite drawing on paper - signed and dated in pencil lower right - unframed - Czechoslovakia - circa 1982.
Excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Suite of 3 Watercolours, Coaster, Framed, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 3 watercolours, coaster, framed, circa 1990.
Suite of 3 watercolours, coaster, nicely framed, 1990, Dominican Republic.
h: 26.5cm, w: 23.5cm, d: 1.5cm
Category
Late 20th Century Dominican Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Diane Guyot de Saint Michel Cantillana Artwork, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithography intervened by Diane Guyot de Saint Michel, 2017.
Limited edition of 50 copies.
Each lithography’s are different from the others and are unique pieces. Hand signed b...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
1980s Pedro Coronel Purple Dove Abstract Lithograph
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Pedro Coronel Abstract Purple Dove Lithograph
signed numbered
29.5 x 42 H x 1.25 D, Art 21 x 29.5
Original unrestored vintage condition.
See images provided.
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941-2018)....
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Roy D. Fleming, Contemporary Canadian Graphite Drawing 2., Signed/Titled/Dated
Located in Chatham, ON
Roy D. Fleming - 'Collingwood Harbour in Summer - Memory of Alex Macleod 1936-2002' - Contemporary fine art original graphite and colored pencil drawing on tracing paper - extraordinary quality and composition - gallery conservation framing - float mounted artwork set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Drawings
Materials
Metal
Gary P. Slipper R.C.a., 'Mother+Daughter...' , Mixed Media Drawing, circa 1987
Located in Chatham, ON
GARY PETER SLIPPER R.C.A. (b.1934) - 'Mother + Daughter Beside the River' - An extraordinary ink and colored pencil drawing on paper - drawing done in Mexico - wonderful use of stron...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Drawings
Materials
Paint, Paper, Linen, Glass, Softwood
Unknown Artist, Oil Crayon on Paper, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil crayon on paper. Abstract composition. Mid-20th century.
Visible dimensions: 31.5 x 24.5 cm.
Total dimensions: 43.5 x 38 cm.
The frame measures: 1.5 cm.
In ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing signed by Paco Rabanne, 2005
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
Mixed media on paper (felt pen and graphite).
Signed, dated 2005.
Less known for his talents as a draftsman than as a fashion designer or furniture designer, Rabanne reveals remarkab...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Drawings
Materials
Crayon
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941-2018)....
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century French Modern Drawings
Materials
Paste, Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Jonathan Barbieri Signed Framed Graphite Drawing Head Study Los Mezcaleros
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite oddly alluring and a bit disturbingly engaging original graphite on parchment drawing by American/Mexican artist Jonathan Barbieri titled "Head Study - Los Mezcaleros" The u...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941-2018). A pastel study of exceptional qua...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941...
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Gerda Åkesson, Swedish artist. Oil pastel on paper. Ballerina. Ca 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerda Åkesson (1909-1992), Swedish artist.
Oil pastel on paper.
Ballerina. Modernist style.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
V...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Modern drawings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern drawings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage drawings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern drawings made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original drawings, popular names associated with this style include Manuel Santelices, Diane Guyot de Saint Michel, Patrick Carrara, and Jennifer D. Printz. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for drawings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $57,787 while the average work can sell for $1,275.