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Item Ships From: Europe
Morceaux Choisis
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889-1963 ) " Morceaux Choisis " est un dessin à l'encre brune et légère estompe au crayon noir , exécuté en 1932 , il représente un profil de femme . 19 x 11 cm . si...
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1930s Art Deco Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Auguste Gardanne (1840-1890) Soldiers at rest, War of 1870, wartercolor
Located in Paris, FR
Auguste Gardanne (circa 1840- circa 1890) Soldiers at rest during the franco-prussian war of 1870 Watercolor on paper On the reverse Study of a battlefield (?) Pencil on paper Mark o...
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1870s Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

19th Century Watercolour - Regency Lady in a Headscarf
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour study of a Regency lady in an elegant dress and headscarf. The artist captures the woman's delicate features in a soft palette showing the fine details of her ...
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19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Auguste Gardanne (1840-1890) Carriages and horses, War of 1870, double sided
Located in Paris, FR
Auguste Gardanne (circa 1840- circa 1890) Carriages and horses during the franco-prussian war of 1870 Pencil and watercolor on paper On the reverse Studies of horses Pencil and water...
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1870s Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

After Holbein - 19th Century Watercolour, Anne Bullen (Boleyn)
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour miniature depicting Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII. Inscriptions to the reverse show that the original painting by Hans Holbein was, at the time, in t...
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19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lydia Sudall - Early 19th Century Watercolour, At the Gate
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of a young boy in a landscape. He opens a wooden gate, hat in his right hand as he invites the viewer through. Unsigned. Acquired with a signed piece by the same han...
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Early 19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Fine 19th Century Chinese School Watercolour - The Empress
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th century Chinese School portrait of a regal Empress, beautifully executed in watercolour with details carefully picked out body colour. The portrait was acquired by S...
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19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Pastel - Two John Oddys, Father and Son
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming pastel study of two blacksmiths who are father and son, both of the name of John Oddys. The artist capture them both outside of the smithy forge. Unsigned. Presented in an...
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Mid-19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Early 19th Century Regency Watercolour - Portrait of Three Siblings
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine watercolour portrait of a child and two infants, sitting on a velvet chair and cushion on a rose covered terrace. Dating to the Regency period, this remarkable work is be...
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Early 19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Fine 19th Century Chinese School Watercolour - The Emperor
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th century Chinese School portrait of a regal Emperor, beautifully executed in watercolour with details carefully picked out in body colour. The portrait was acquired b...
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19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Tuscan Florentine Female Nude Portrait Drawing 20th century pencil paper
By Ugo Capocchini
Located in Florence, IT
Pencil on paper 32.5 x 23.5 cm. The subject is a double study of a female nude. It's signed at the bottom right, "U. Capocchini". Ugo Capocchini was an Italian artist. He won many ...
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1930s Other Art Style Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Tom Jones. Brilliant and popular as ever and is truly The Voice! Team Tom.
By Andrew Read
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Available for sale is this original watercolour by Andrew Read. It is mounted within a glazed frame (which is shown in these photographs). The frame dimensions are 62.5cm high x 51cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Mending, Graphite Portrait, 20th Century Modern British, Signed Artwork
By James Stroudley
Located in London, GB
Graphite on paper, signed lower right Image size: 17 x 21 inches (43.25 x 53.25 cm) Contemporary frame James Stroudley Stroudley was born in London on 17 June 1906, the son of Jam...
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20th Century English School Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

Chinese School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Seated Dignitary & his Consort
Located in Corsham, GB
A particularly fine Chinese School portrait with body colour, depicting a seated dignitary with his young consort. Well-presented in a wonderful reeded oak frame with gilt card mount...
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Late 19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

E. Saracco - Italian School Early 20th Century Watercolour, The Fiddler
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour study of a smiling Italian man playing the fiddle. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a sept gilt frame with pierce details, hatching and shell ornamentati...
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20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Edward Sylvester Hynes (1897-1982) - Mid 20th Century Gouache, Smokin'
Located in Corsham, GB
A close up depicting of a woman with blonde hair and a cigarette in her mouth. The artist uses his signature bold style to create a charismatic and alluring portrait study. Signed to...
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20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

19th Century Watercolour - The Cloth Maker
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine portrait of a North African gentleman making cloth. Captured in exquisite detail, the artist perfectly portrays the cloth makers delicate touch with the textiles as he looks d...
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19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

M.H. - Early 20th Century Watercolour, Portrait of a Nurse Sewing
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine portrait in watercolour depicting a nurse wearing a traditional nurse's cap, sewing a piece of cloth. Handsomely presented in an antique oak frame. Monogrammed to the upper le...
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20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Frederick Cruickshank (1800-1868) - 1855 Watercolour, Children Berry Picking
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour scene depicting three children picking berries from a bush. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame and washline mount. On paper.
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Mid-19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Näspetus" from Zacharias Topelius book series "Reading for Children"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Here is a delicate ink drawing by the Swedish artist, J.A.G. Acke. Evoking a world of wonder straight from Zacharias Topelius' beloved book series "Reading for Children", this artwor...
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Early 20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Translucent Boy, 20th Century British Artist, Pastel Portrait
By Peter Gardner
Located in London, GB
Pastel on paper Image size: 6 x 7 inches (15.25 x 17.75 cm) Mounted Peter Gardner Peter Gardner was born in London in 1921. He studied at the Hammersmith School of Art between 193...
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Early 20th Century Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Paper

Alexandre Bida (1813-1895) A Young Woman in profile, Signed drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Alexandre Bida (1813-1895) A Young Woman in Profile Signed with the monogram lower right Pencil on grey-blue paper 17.7 x 11.5 cm Framed : 36.5 x 27 cm This drawing shows Bida's tec...
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1880s Romantic Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Portrait of a Lady, Drawing Signed and Dated by Augustin de Saint-Aubin
By Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Located in PARIS, FR
This drawing full of freshness presents us with the profile of an elegant lady, drawn by Augustin de Saint-Aubin on a beautiful summer day in 1776, during the early months of Louis X...
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1770s Old Masters Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Pencil

postwar characters Spanish Civil War crayons drawing
By Alfredo Opisso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alfredo Opisso Cardona (1907-1980) - Post-war characters - Colored crayons Crayons. Frame in poor condition. Measures work 32x20cm. Frame measures 55x43 cm.
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1940s Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon

Self Portrait - British Italian art Edwardian pencil drawing female artist
By Estella Canziani
Located in London, GB
This is a fine detailed and superbly executed Edwardian drawing by Estella Canziani which dates to circa 1911. Executed by one of the leading artists of the day it is a very strikin...
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1910s Pre-Raphaelite Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Smoking Man - Portrait of a Young Gentleman Antique English Watercolor Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Fine 1930's English watercolor portrait of a smartly dressed young gentleman smoking a cigarette, possibly on a train. Signed lower right. Framed and glazed. Artist: English School,...
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Early 20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Studies of the Head of a Young Girl by Georges Manzana Pissarro - Drawing
By Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Studies of the Head of a Young Girl by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961) Charcoal and colour crayon on paper 26.3 x 20.3 cm (10 ⅜ x 8 inches) Signed lower right, manzana. Pissarro...
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1940s Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Color Pencil, Paper, Charcoal

19th Century Antique silhouette of children, reverse painted on glass
Located in Harkstead, GB
A charming silhouette of a group of children ambling along. So much character is expressed through the minimal monochrome depiction. English or American School, 19th Century A silhouette...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Glass

The Village Maids - British Victorian art exhibited RA 1880 watercolour painting
By Marcella M Walker
Located in London, GB
This stunning exhibited Pre-Raphaelite 19th century watercolour painting is by British Victorian female artist Marcella M Walker. The painting was painted in 1880 and exhibited at th...
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19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Portrait of Decima Moore - Actress & Suffragette Edwardian drawing female artist
By Maria Cowell nee Sayer
Located in London, GB
A fine, circa 1907, Edwardian pencil / charcoal drawing. Executed by Maria Cowell nee Sayer, it depicts a portrait of Decima Moore - an actress and Suffragette. A very striking and f...
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Early 1900s Realist Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

Modern Dancers
By Mick Micheyl
Located in London, GB
'Modern Dancers', pastel, ink and gouache on fine art paper by French artist, singer and sculptor, Mick Micheyl (1964). Two elegant young men are depicted in a graceful dancing pose, arms outstretched, their lithe bodies so agile and limber. Perhaps one of the dancers was her friend, Philippe, to whom the painting is dedicated on the bottom. The dedication says: 'For you Philippe, all my friendship'. Signed: 'Mick Micheyl'. The work has been newly framed and glazed after having been acquired in the S. of France. It is in fair vintage condition commensurate with age showing minor blemishing on the paper. Upon request a video of the piece can be provided. Dimensions with Frame: H 75 cm / 29.5" W 61 cm / 24" Dimensions without Frame: H 56 cm / 22" W 42 cm / 16.5" About the Artist: Mick Micheyl (1922 - 2019) was born in Lyon and had a busy and rewarding artistic career as a singer, producer, reviewer, metal sculptor, artist. After having received training at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon she became a painter and decorator in the theatre but then commenced a career in the musical activities of a theatrical troupe. She won the ABC competition in Paris in 1949 with a song, Le Marchand de Poésie, which she composed herself. She then performed in many cabarets: L'Échelle de Jacob, Harlequin and Liberty's. In the 1950s she was one of the most important French cabaret singers of that period. One of her titles, 'Un Gamin de Paris', became one of the French standards and also performed by Yves Montand and Robert Clary...
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1960s Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Paper, Pastel, Ink

Postcard Depicting A Farmer With His Three-Pronged Pitchfork
Located in Stockholm, SE
Isaac Grünewald (1889-1946) Sweden Postcard Depicting A Farmer With His Three-Pronged Pitchfork watercolor on a postcard dimensions: 14 cm x 9 cm (5.51 x 3.54 inches) frame: 22.5 c...
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1920s Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Thoughtful woman
Located in PARIS, FR
Karl HUBBUCH (1891-1979) Thoughtful young woman, circa 1920-30 Pen and ink, pink colored pencil on paper Stamp of the Karl Hubbuch estate in the upper left corner 14,5 x 14 inch German artist and figure of the New Objectivity, Karl Hubbuch was born in Karlsruhe in 1891. He received his first artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1908, where he became friends with Georg Scholz and Rudolf...
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1920s Dutch School Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink, Pencil, Color Pencil

Portrait of a Lady - British Roaring Twenties Art Deco female portrait red chalk
By Count Mario Grixoni
Located in London, GB
This is a very pretty sanguine chalk drawing on paper of a young woman dated 1923 by Count Mario Grixoni. Executed by one of the leading artists of the day it is a very striking and...
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1930s Art Deco Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

Erotic Scene - Drawing by Alberto Ziveri - 1930s
By Alberto Ziveri
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a drawing realized by Alberto Ziveri in 1930s Ink on paper Hand-signed. In good conditions. The artwork is represented through deft strokes masterly. Alberto Zi...
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1930s Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Henry Gillard Glindoni, The Friendly Chat, Watercolour
By Henry Gillard Glindoni
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century watercolour by British artist Henry Gillard Glindoni (1852-1913) depicts a passing encounter between two old friends. “And perhaps another game of cards?” he...
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1910s English School Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Studies of a Woman Sitting, Red Chalk Drawing, Modern British Artist, Framed
By James Stroudley
Located in London, GB
Red chalk on paper Image size: 21 x 14 1/2 inches (54 x 37 cm) Gilt frame James Stroudley Stroudley was born in London on 17 June 1906, the son of James Stroudley, showcard and tic...
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20th Century Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Chalk

Tattoed character Geneviève Seillé Contemporary art outsider art drawing colour
By Geneviève Seillé
Located in Paris, FR
Mixed media drawing on paper Dated and signed on the back In the plastic work of Geneviève Seillé, the word, like a sign, reigns supreme. An object o...
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2010s Outsider Art Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Female Portrait - Drawing - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Female portrait is an artwork realized by an artist of XX century.  L 55 x 64 with frame; image 23 x 32 cm.  Ink and watercolour on paper. Unreadable signature in the lower margin...
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Early 20th Century Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Portrait of a Lady - French 19th century art Realist drawing woman covered head
Located in London, GB
This is a fine detailed French Naturalistic portrait. Executed on November 2nd 1889 and signed PHL. In good condition. Signed and dated middle right. Provenance. Private collection. ...
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19th Century Naturalistic Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pencil

Portrait of a Lady - British Art Deco 30's drawing young woman good provenance
By Hubert John Williams
Located in London, GB
A fine and detailed Art Deco pencil, black, red and white chalk portrait of a young woman by Hubert Williams. The work dates to circa 1930 and is very skilful in its execution. A bea...
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1930s Realist Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Color Pencil

Attrib. William Papas (1927-2000) - 20th Century Ink Drawing, The Innkeeper
Located in Corsham, GB
A comical sketch of a Jolly Innkeeper captured alongside other characters. Attributed to political cartoonist and caricaturist William 'Bill' Papas (1927-2000). The artwork has been ...
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20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen

The Nude - Drawing by Alberto Ziveri - 1930s
By Alberto Ziveri
Located in Roma, IT
The Nude is a drawing realized by Alberto Ziveri in the 1930s. Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Hand-signed. In good condition. The artwork is represented through deft strokes m...
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1930s Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

A Morning Concert - Victorian British art w/c painting black entertainers beach
By Owen Dalziel
Located in London, GB
A superb British Victorian watercolour by Owen Dalziel which is titled A Morning Concert and is dated 1883. A fine large painting, it is a super historical record of a Victorian beach...
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19th Century Victorian Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Untitled Geneviève Seillé Contemporary art outsider art drawing colour character
By Geneviève Seillé
Located in Paris, FR
Mixed media drawing on paper Dated and signed on the back In the plastic work of Geneviève Seillé, the word, like a sign, reigns supreme. An object o...
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2010s Outsider Art Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

The Nude - Drawing by Alberto Ziveri - 1930s
By Alberto Ziveri
Located in Roma, IT
The Nude is a drawing realized by Alberto Ziveri in 1930s. Charcoal on paper Hand-signed. In good conditions. The artwork is represented through deft strokes masterly. Alberto ...
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1930s Modern Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Portrait of a Seated Lady - French 1880 Victorian art female portrait drawing
Located in London, GB
This lovely pencil and charcoal drawing is attributed to circle of French noted artist Jacques Joseph Tissot. Created around 1880 the drawing is of a woman relaxing on a reclining chair...
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19th Century Realist Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pencil

Winged character Geneviève Seillé Contemporary art drawing outsider art portrait
By Geneviève Seillé
Located in Paris, FR
Mixed media drawing on paper Dated and signed on the back In the plastic work of Geneviève Seillé, the word, like a sign, reigns supreme. An object o...
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Early 2000s Outsider Art Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Tattoed character Geneviève Seillé Contemporary art outsider art drawing colour
By Geneviève Seillé
Located in Paris, FR
Mixed media drawing on paper Dated and signed on the back In the plastic work of Geneviève Seillé, the word, like a sign, reigns supreme. An object o...
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2010s Outsider Art Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Feeling by Annemarie Ambrosoli, watercolor on paper, 50x30cm
By Annemarie Ambrosoli
Located in Kiens, BZ
Feeling (2018) is a watercolor by contemporary artist Annemarie Ambrosoli that measures 49,5x29,5 cm. It is framed with a cream white passepartout, measuring 63,7x43,5 cm and with a...
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2010s Contemporary Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Portrait of Young Girl Victorian British Pre-Raphaelite portrait pencil drawing
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian pencil drawing dates to around 1890 and is by an unknown hand. It is a bust length seated portrait of a young girl gazing to her right. Her long hair is bac...
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19th Century Victorian Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

Pencil Portrait of a Young Man by 20th Century British Artist John Sergeant
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
JOHN SERGEANT (1937-2010) Head of a Young Man Pencil 32 by 25 cm., 12 ½ by 10 in. (frame size 51 by 43 cm., 20 by 17 in.) Sergeant was born in London, the son of a civil servant....
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1960s Realist Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Portrait of a Lady - Roaring twenties art female portrait chalk drawing
By Count Mario Grixoni
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful sanguine chalk drawing portrait of a young woman, by Count Mario Grixoni, dated 1922. Executed by one of the leading artists of the day, it is a very striking and...
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1920s Art Deco Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

IMD Suparta - 20th Century Graphite Drawing, Saraswati with Garuda Bird
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour and ink study of the Hindu Goddess Saraswati with a Garuda Bird. Saraswati is presented in a traditional sense with four arms, eac...
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20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Portrait of a Lady - Scottish art early 20thC drawing society woman hat cameo
Located in London, GB
This is a fine circa 1910 pencil drawing of a Scottish society lady. Executed by one of the leading artists of the day in the circle of John Lavery it is a very striking and fascina...
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19th Century Realist Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pencil

George Morris - 1866 Charcoal Drawing, Girl in a Shawl
By George Morrison
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming charcoal study of a young girl wrapped in a shawl. The artist uses white chalk to heighten the delicate folds in the girl's clothing. Signed and dated to the lower right. ...
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Mid-19th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

After Sir Thomas Lawrence - Watercolour, The Duchess of Argyll and Sutherland
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished watercolour study depicting Sir Thomas Lawrence's portrait of The Duchess of Argyll and Duchess of Sutherland sat together on a Palla...
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Early 20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

James Walter Gozzard (1862-1926) - Early 20th Century Watercolour, Nightfall
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of a village street at nightfall. Villagers socialise in the street that is still damp from rainfall before thatched houses. Signed...
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20th Century Europe - Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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