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Drawings and Watercolor Paintings For Sale
Downton Abbey North View, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Downton Abbey’s going off the air. I’m not through yet, it’s just not fair. Nothing before that show ever had That kind of class, that degree of flair. Life without my week...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Historic Miniature Watercolor of Kingswood Castle Nestled Amongst Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Kingswood Castle Nestled Amongst Trees by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: ...
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20th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Ephemeral composition VI - abstract painting, made in black, grey color
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with india ink in black and grey color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed with a styrene face on a mat board in w...
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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, India Ink

Chinatown San Francisco at Twilight , French School (circa 1950s)
Located in London, GB
'Chinatown San Francisco at Twilight', ink and gouache, diptych on card stock, French School (circa 1950s). This artwork was discovered in Paris, France. The unnamed artist skilfully captured that magical moment at dusk when light is at its most beautiful. The scene is Chinatown, San Francisco in the 1950s. The Far East Café, depicted in this artwork was established in 1920. It is the oldest banquet-style Chinese restaurant in the city. Of course, Chinese cuisine in large cities in America has since moved on from the chop suey...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Gouache

View of the Forum Romanum - Watercolor by Giuseppe Costantini - 1870s
Located in Roma, IT
View of the Forum Romanum is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian painter Giuseppe Costantini (Nola, 1843 - Naples, 1893) in the seco...
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1870s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil, Watercolor

Horse
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper
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Mid-20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Crayon

Post-Impressionist French Watercolour Painting The Mountains Behind Nice
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed lower left, Inscribed Verso. watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed 10 x 14 inches Very good condition. Provenance: from the artists...
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20th Century Abstract Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Man Smoking Shisha in Istanbul
Located in London, GB
'Man Smoking Shisha in Istanbul', watercolour on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1933). So many historic elements grace this stunning depiction by celebrated French artist and world trave...
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1930s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Blue Mother Drawing #2 (Geometric Abstract Watercolor Painting in Blue Black)
Located in Hudson, NY
Blue Mother Drawing #2, by Jeanette Fintz in 2020 22 x 30 inches watercolor, gouache on Fabriano paper Signed lower right corner Framed: 32 x 39.5 inches, custom white frame, 8 ply w...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Coffee Peloton XXXVI, Eliza Southwood, Original drawing, Coffee art, Sport art
Located in Deddington, GB
Coffee Peloton XXXVI by Eliza Southwood [2022] original and hand signed by the artist Coffee on Paper Image size: H:42 cm x W:59.5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:42 cm x W:59.5 cm x D:0.1cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Coffee Peloton XXXVI is an original drawing in coffee on paper by artist Eliza Southwood. Featuring a pack of cyclists racing, the artist has noted a link between cycling culture and the love of a good coffee break. Eliza Southwood cycling prints...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Coffee

A Striking, Dramatic Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Woman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Striking, Dramatic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figure Study Portrait of Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, studio drawing in charcoal of...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study Portrait of Young Woman in Profile by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, studio drawing in charcoa...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Jean – Gabriel DOMERGUE (1889 – 1962), "Elegant Lady with Parasol and Dog"
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889–1962) was a renowned French painter and engraver, celebrated especially for his portraits of elegant women or, more precisely, a feminine figure in a styl...
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1920s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Untitled (Standing Male Nude with Head and Arm Study)
Located in New York, NY
James Childs (1945-2020) 2012 Signed and dated, l.l. Graphite and charcoal on paper 24 x 19 inches Contact gallery for price.
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Graphite

Salvador Dalì (1904-1989) - Aphrodite - heliogravure and drypoint etching
Located in Varese, IT
Mixed media incorporating heliogravure and drypoint etching hand-colored on Arches paper , edited in 1963 Limited edition of 150 copies , numbered 71/150 in lower left Hand signed by...
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1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Drypoint, Etching

Lily in Charcoal no.3 abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.3' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

NYC Skyline Hand Colored Lithograph
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5186 NYC skyline lithograph
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1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

Christian Dior, Frida Kahlo and Maria Grazia Chiuri in Mexico City - Cruise 2024
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Portrait of Smiling Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Smiling Woman', pastel and crayon on art paper, by Raymond Debiève (circa 1970s). Is this a modern version of da Vinci's Mona Lisa? The simi...
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1970s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon, Pastel

Landscape - Drawing in Ink and Watercolor and on paper by Gérard Guyomard
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original drawing in watercolor and China ink on paper realized by the French contemporary artist Gérard Guyomard. Hand-signed on the l...
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20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink, Watercolor

Untitled (abstract 1957)
Located in Columbia, MO
Perle Fine (American, 1905–1988) Perle Fine’s work is distinguished by a refined sense of balance, gestural energy, and a deep engagement with the language of abstraction. A key figu...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

On the walk
Located in Oslo, NO
A minimalist but masterfully executed monochrome watercolor. The work is striking in its lightness - although there is nothing on it except the figure of a child, from the way he is ...
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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Bouquet of Flowers with Vanitas
Located in London, GB
'Bouquet of Flowers with Vanitas', wax crayon on paper, by French artist, Louis Latapie (circa 1930s). A vanitas painting contains collections of objects symbolic of the inevitabilit...
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1930s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Wax Crayon

Abstract Composition - Drawing by Michel Cadoret - 1956
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an artwork realized by Michel Cadoret in 1956. Pencil drawing on paper. Hand-signed. The artwork id depicted through soft strokes in a well...
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1950s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Talavera Series #1
Located in Chicago, IL
"Talavera Series #1" New Mexico - August 2020 Original Work Image Size: 17" x 14" in Framed Size: 25.75” x 28.75 x .5” in Signed on the bottom right hand corner by the artist. C...
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2010s Folk Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon, Permanent Marker, Pencil

Book of Verses
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Book of Verses, 1924 Charcoal on paper 29 x 23 inches (73.7 x 58.4 cm) Framed dimensions: 33 3/8 x 27 5/8 inches Signed upper right: Lilian Westcott Hale...
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1920s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting Diving Board Jetty Boats at Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The artist: Henri Aime Duhem (1860-1941) French *see notes below, signed Title: The Diving Board Medium: gouache on paper, loosely laid over card, unframed card: 12.75 x 9.75 ...
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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Abstract Lilac Turquoise Red Pink Green Canvas Art by Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Lilac Turquoise Red Pink & Green Canvas Art by British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This original is from the 'Spring Burst' Interior Design Series. Framed in the ...
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2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gesso, Watercolor, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Paint, Canvas

Man in Thought
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Robert Bliss (1925-1981). Man in Thought, 1964. Graphite on canvas, 11.5 x 46 inches. Signed and dated lower left. Right piece of basic wood strip frame i...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Canvas, Graphite

Fragments of August
Located in Surfside, FL
Lawrence Kupferman was born in the Boston area (b.1909 - d.1982) , and he became one of the most important abstract artists to emerge from there in the early 1940s. Kupferman worked ...
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20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Color Pencil

Thorny Situations - Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
China Ink, watercolor and tempera on cardboard realized by Gabriele Galantara in the early 20th Century. Not signed. Good condition.
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Early 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Charles Partridge Adams, Colorado Landscape Gouache, 20th-Century Plein Air Art
Located in Denver, CO
This original circa 1910s plein air field study by celebrated Colorado landscape painter Charles Partridge Adams (1858–1942) beautifully captures the tranquil majesty of the Rocky Mo...
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1910s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

“India, 1912”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor and gouache on paper of a busy street scene in India done in 1912 by the American artist, William Henry Drake. Copyrighted signed and dated 1912 lower left. Condition is good. Recently professionally matted. Unframed. Overall matte size is 12 by 16 inches. Provenance: A Long Island, New York estate. William Henry Drake Born: 1856 New York Died: 1926 Los Angeles Nationality: American Education: Académie Julian, Art Students League of New York Known for: Painting, illustration Awards: National Academy Biography: Drake studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, with Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant and Henri Lucien Doucet. Back from Europe, he studied at the Cincinnati School of Design, and would often go to the zoo, where he could draw the animals. He was then employed by the Museum of Natural History. He continued to study at the Art Students League of New York. In 1878 he worked as a freelance pen-and-ink artist for such periodicals as Century or Harper’s with animal studies...
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1910s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

1940 s Provence French Delicate Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) Signed and dated 46' From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed meas...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing (Study, Male Legs)
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing of a Male Model (Study, Male Legs) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well exe...
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1930s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Paper

Surmounting Waves Flying Wings by Zhuyong Original Watercolor on Silk
Located in Soquel, CA
越波飛翼 (Yuè bō fēi yì) by 朱永 Surmounting Waves Flying Wings by ZhuYong Image, 26.5"H x 40.5"W Frame, 35.5"W 49.5"W . 1.5"D A Chinese painting featuring two cranes in flight against a backdrop of stylized waves. The painting is rendered in traditional Chinese style, with flowing brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by blues, whites, and earth tones. The cranes are depicted with detailed plumage, their wings outstretched as they soar through the air. The waves are represented in a swirling, abstract manner, suggesting movement and energy. Chinese painting is known for its emphasis on capturing the essence of the subject matter rather than a literal representation, and this piece exemplifies that approach. The use of ink and color on silk or paper is typical of this art form, as is the focus on natural themes such as birds and landscapes. he style is reminiscent of traditional Chinese ink wash painting, which emphasizes brushwork and capturing the spirit of the subject. The swirling water and mountain details could also be interpreted as fractal art...
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1990s French School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Silk

Bright Day - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Bright Day", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube. Fast shipping, anywhere in the world, 7 days...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Tempera, Archival Paper

"Heavy Bounty" 2025 oil on yupo 38 x 25 in.
Located in New York, NY
Tess Michalik Heavy Bounty, 2025 oil on yupo 38 x 25 in. (mic035)
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Steps of St. Peter s, Rome - Original Watercolor, Framed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Provenance: Ex. Wykeham Galleries, Stockbridge, England Dennis Page was a polymath, creating the Esso "Tiger" campaigns that ran around the world as an advertising star, while using...
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1980s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Bird Watercolor on Paper Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
367 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Bird Size: 12 x 16 inch, (3...
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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Signed Chinese Calligraphy Drawing, (Memorial Sloan Kettering Art Coll.), Framed
Located in New York, NY
Zhang Hui (b. 1969) Untitled Calligraphy Drawing (from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Art Collection), 2007 India ink on hand made fine art paper Signed and dated in graphite pencil on...
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Early 2000s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink

French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French) Signed: Yes Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Jason
Located in London, GB
Pastel on paper Signed and titled (lower right) 84cm × 60cm (87cm × 62cm framed) Cayford, now retired, was a graphic designer and illustrator working in London in the postwar period...
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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

At the Bar, Restaurant Interior Painting by Harry McCormick
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large drawing by Harry McCormick from 1990's. An interior scene of a young woman in a low-lit bar. Artist: Harry McCormick, American (1942 - ) Title: At th...
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1990s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Watercolor

Winter Blues, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The low winter sun shines through an aspen grove. Snow blankets the ground, turning the world into a quiet expanse of blue and white. Each step crunches beneath...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

"Profile of Man" (FRAMED) Drawing 25" x 17" inch (1957) by Salah Abdel Kerim
Located in Culver City, CA
"Profile of Man" (FRAMED) Drawing 25" x 17" inch (1957) by Salah Abdel Kerim Medium: pencil charcoal on paper ATT: part of anniversary exhibition. The artwork can be shipped ...
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20th Century Post-War Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

WINDMILL AND WORKERS (Large Pastel)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
B.J.O. NORDFELDT (Swedish/American 1878 – 1955) (WINDMILL AND WORKERS). c.1900. Color pastel on colored paper, unsigned. 22 ¼ x 15”. Sheet: 24 ½ x 18 ¼”. In 1900 Nordfeldt studied ...
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Early 1900s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Manhattan Skyline
Located in Sheffield, MA
Leon Dolice American, 1892-1960 Manhattan Skyline Pastel on paper 19 by 12 in. W/frame 25 by 18 in. Signed lower right The romantic backdrop of Vi...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Late 19th Century pastel by Chantron of bathers by the side of a river
By Alexandre Jacques Chantron
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Alexandre Jacques Chantron (French 1842 – 1918) Baigneuses au bord de la riviere Pastel Signed 'AJ Chantron' (lower right) 24 x 18 in (61 x 45.7)
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19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Figures and Birds Indian Mithila Folk Art
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Figures and Birds Watercolor Traditional Indian Mithila Painting artist signed. Pencil, ink, natural dye watercolor, on handmade paper 17.7x22.7 framed under glass 24x29. Binda Dev...
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1960s Folk Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pencil

Time Warp" Hand Embroidery with Colored Pencil on Paper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fabric work titled "Time Warp" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of hand embroidery, colored pencil acrylic paint on paper. The piece measures 15”h by 15”w framed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Thread, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Rafina II Greece (Kasmin London label) Signed 1961 painting color field artist
By Paul Feeley
Located in New York, NY
Paul Feeley Rafina II Greece, 1961 Watercolour on paper Hand Signed, titled and dated lower front In 1961, color field painter Paul Feeley created a series of watercolors - Rafina an...
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1960s Color-Field Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Graphite

Great Tit, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
155 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art, Title: Great Tit,, Size: 12 x ...
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2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Original signed pastel, Washington Color School Color Field painter Paul Reed
Located in New York, NY
Paul Allen Reed Untitled #31, 1982 Oil pastel on paper Pencil signed dated and annotated "7 10 79 1" by Paul Reed on the lower front Frame included: This work is elegantly floated an...
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1980s Color-Field Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel

Seeker Rhizome - Surreal Abstract Red Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Lost in the beauty of pink dahlias
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting named "Lost in the beauty of pink dahlias" celebrates my love for these beautiful elegant delicate flowers growing in terracotta pots. Van Gogh and my admiration for h...
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Oil

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1930s char...
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1930s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Portfolio / Drawings for Tiziani, 161 Drawings
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019) Marking(s); notes: marking(s) Materials: paper Dimensions: approx. 12.75"h, 10"w (159 images) Additional Information: Fashion design sketc...
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1960s Feminist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper

Pierre Neveu (b.1929) - Mid 20th Century Graphite Drawing, Male Life Study
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate life study by the artist Pierre Neveu (b.1929). Signed to the lower right. On laid.
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20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing of a Male Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model (Study of Legs) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionall...
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1930s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Drawings and Watercolor Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and watercolor paintings 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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