Vertical Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Wine Street Looking to Corn Street in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measure...

Watercolor on brightly colored paper, signed Gibor, with wooden frame mis.cm.h.65x56

A Vintage, Mid-Century Modern, Beatnik-era portrait study of a young male model with long hair by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. The drawing is charcoal on paper dating circ...

The Beauty of Movement by Judith Williams combines charcoal and mixed media in a lyrical tribute to the human form in motion. Soft washes and expressive lines create a rhythmic compo...

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, early 1930...

Title: Sunlit Mediterranean Alley with Blue Door and Shadowed Walls French Village Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): 8....

Title: Bargemon Provence Stone Archway Sunlit Steps French Village Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): 8.5 x 6...

“Boys will be Boys”, male nude, tempera pencil charcoal on blue paper, 27.5x19.5in, 70x50cm. Check 1stDibs free shipping code for items over $500. Shipped rolled in a tube, well pa...

“Three Women” is an early work of Artist F. John Sierra whose career spans over four decades. He has produced images of the people, lifestyles and challeng...

With his unmistakable version of contemporary Surrealism, as comical as it is otherworldly, Marcel Dzama is one of Canada's most internationally successful artists. Dzama's works ar...

" Femme de profil au téléphone " .pen , India ink and wash paper . signed Jean and dated . executed in 1930 . original drawing certified by Madame Annie Guedras .

Elinor M. Barnard (English/American, 1871 - 1942) Signed: Elinor M. Barnard 27 (Lower, Right) Portrait of Lois B. Murphy, 1927 Watercolor on Paper 23" x 17" Housed in a 2" Peri...

America Martin "Woman With Knees Up" Pastel Ink on Paper 24” x 18” 34" x 31" inches framed AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist b...

A new series inspired by architecture, décor and stylish personalities of the world of interior design. The worlds of fashion, society and pop culture are captured in the illustrati...

Clinton Hill (1922-2003), created quintessential mid-century images, but figures are unusual in his work. This is from a very early period. In 1951 Hill studied at the Academie de la...

Kenneth Noland Untitled, 1987 Monotype with hand painting on wove paper Signed and dated in pencil on the reverse, with the artist's initials blind stamped lower right Unique Frame i...

Watercolor and china ink drawing. Hand-signed. Original title: Un uomo e tre donne in abiti eleganti. Image dimensions: 28 x 23.5 cm / Dimensions with matte: 49 x 35 cm. Very good ...

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing of a Nude Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 193...

This study presents multiple views of goats and sheep drawn across a single sheet. Lundgren depicts the animals in different poses – a light-colored goat standing in profile, a dark ...

Jean Cocteau ( 1889-1963 ) " la voix Humaine " . 1939 . dessin original de jean Cocteau . signé . avec l'étoile . 19 x 12 cm . encadrement : 39 x 32 cm. certificat de Madame Annie...

This piece, titled "Wanderer 13" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through", made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and graph...

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Charcoal and graphite on grayish laid paper, 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches (265 x 195 mm), the full sheet. Scattered light, minor and unobtrusive foxing, several non-archival cellophane tape...

A Fine 1930s Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1930s charco...

A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Introspective Stare", the drawing is ...

This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...

“Cariatide” is a figurative work on paper in a subtle palette of blue on buff paper by Italian, Blue Chip artist Amedeo Modigliani. The artwork is signed in pencil, lower right, “Mo...

Ink, watercolor, gouache on Arches watercolor paper - Unframed. Image size: 12” x 8.25” - 30,5 x 21 cm. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal swaths from left to right, stacking...

A lady in fashionable dress holds a lily of the valley flower in this finely detailed watercolour and graphite portrait. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a gilt-effect frame wi...

Kent Williams’ work melds the rigor of technical prowess with the iconoclast’s impulse to disrupt. Juxtaposing beautifully rendered classical forms with elements of abstraction and s...

Title: Sunlit Street in Cucuron with Terracotta Roofs and Shuttered Houses Watercolour Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W...

Melissa Chalhoub, a 2014 graduate of Saint Joseph University in Beirut, seamlessly navigates the realms of cinema and visual art. With a background in directing and sound design for ...

Nude woman is an original pencil drawing realized by André Meaux-Saint-Marc (1885 - 1941). Pencil drawing on brown paper in good conditions.

Roundism – 06-11-20 The Next One After Roundism – 27-10-20 I thought to postpone future colored pencil drawings for a while and return to graphite pencil. I kind of like chan...

Vítor Mejuto introduces a geometric synthesis that breaks down painting into its most structural essence. His work, in which line, stain and shape establish a precise chromatic balan...

Ink and gold on paper silk mounted to hanging scroll Brush wash scroll Signed Torei sha, sealed Hirokuni and Torei Painting size: 42 x 16" Scrol...

"Fall to Grace" is an original ink and watercolor painting on paper mounted to wood by artist Robert Kraiza measuring 19in height x 9in width. Artist Statement // In my work I invoke a whimsical world inspired by Victorian and Edwardian eras. To me they represent a romantic time period that has roots that extend directly into the modern world, both good and bad. The customs and aesthetics of the period are both fascinating and breathtaking but a vast portion of the population was victim to subjugation. It has since been eradicated on paper but still permeates to this day. I am exploring an imagined supernatural world hidden just out of sight where these woman could escape. This is an evolution from my earlier work set in the same time period with a continuous thread of humans and their animal companions. Through witchcraft these women find strength in their abilities and each other to leave the oppressive world they inhabit behind and escape to the woods to their Covendom, the boundary that defines the territory of their coven. They shed their customs, their corsets, and their concerns at the edge of the forest and gather among the trees to explore their magical potential with their familiars at the side. This body of work is exploring multiple media with a consistent theme and setting; combining watercolor painting, pen and ink illustrations, and graphite drawings. All pieces are created in monochrome on hot press watercolor paper mounted on wood with a gold painted border reminiscent of daguerreotype frames. Watercolor allows me to achieve results ranging from soft ethereal layered washes similar to oil glazes to precise minute details I include in all of my works. Bio // ROBERT KRAIZA (pronounced: cry-zuh) is an illustrator and fine artist who lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied Media Arts and Animation at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Interested in many media, he often paints in monochrome watercolor on a small scale, inspired by the Victorian era and whimsical dreams in both his art and personal aesthetic. Depicting fantasy worlds from the hidden life of nineteenth century witches to miniature children...

Amalia Polleri, 'Untitled (Sleeping Children)', Conté crayon on cream wove drawing paper, signed and dated '43 in ink beneath the image, lower right; with 1/4 margins all around. Arc...

Artist: Roberto Estopiñan, Cuban (1921 - 2015) Title: Homenaje de Camilla Claudel 1 Year: 1992 Medium: Conte Crayon and Pencil Drawing on Alcantara h...

Charcoal and white chalk highlight on paper Label of J.M Maas Gallery (verso) 36cm × 28cm (54cm × 43cm framed) Etty, a student of Thomas Lawrence, R.A., was the first significant Br...

Meeting Julia It is time for the elevation of Julia Filament. Sunday 7th November I finally met her again and we went to the Singer Laren Museum. She is a fine artist, graphic des...

Original painting made by TUSET (1997, A Coruña) one of the main artists of the renewal of millennial painting. Influenced by the Italian art of the second half of the 60's, Arte Pov...

"Siesta", 100x70cm / 39x27.5in Nude in Interior, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Florida, US. Check 1st Dibs offer FREESHIP coupon for items over $500. "Siesta" is a serene and visually arresting addition to the "Nude in Interior" series. It conveys a quiet intimacy and relaxation, perfectly encapsulated in its title. The reclining female figure, with legs elegantly extended upward, creates a sense of balance between stillness and subtle energy. The interplay of ultramarine tempera and the warm-toned paper once again demonstrates the artist’s ability to use limited color palettes to great emotional and visual effect. The ochre-like background provides a sunlit, tranquil atmosphere that pairs beautifully with the cool, calm energy of the ultramarine tempera. The artist’s choice of medium emphasizes contrast while imbuing the piece with a harmonious duality—warmth in the environment and coolness in the figure. The fluidity of the brushstrokes aligns with the theme of relaxation, while the vertical drips lend a dreamlike quality, as if the figure is melting into her surroundings. The looser strokes in the background contrast with the more defined lines of the figure, highlighting her as the focal point. The unconventional reclining pose, with legs extended upward, adds visual interest and a sense of lightheartedness to the piece. It suggests a playful yet completely relaxed moment, as though the figure is unwinding and stretching in the midst of a private, comfortable setting. The verticality of the legs and the drips juxtaposes with the horizontal lines in the background, creating a sense of structure and stability. This geometric balance anchors the composition and enhances the overall sense of calm. The artist has included abstract horizontal strokes in the background, reminiscent of blinds or a window. These subtle details suggest an interior space filled with sunlight and add depth without detracting from the figure’s prominence. The title, "Siesta," reinforces the narrative of rest and tranquility. The figure’s pose is unapologetically casual and unguarded, evoking the vulnerability and freedom found in moments of private repose. While other works in the series explore themes of introspection, passion, or desire, this piece focuses purely on physical and emotional relaxation. It offers a more subdued, meditative perspective, providing variety to the series while maintaining its stylistic coherence. The reclining nude is a recurring motif in art history, seen in works by Titian, Ingres, and Modigliani. However, this piece’s contemporary execution—fluid, minimalist, and abstracted—ties it more closely to modernist traditions, particularly the gestural energy of Egon Schiele or Matisse’s reclining nudes. The artist’s decision to leave much of the environment abstract enhances the piece’s timeless quality. The figure feels anchored in both a specific space (suggested by the window-like strokes) and an almost dreamlike, universal realm. "Siesta" is a masterful exploration of rest and serenity, demonstrating the artist’s ability to convey mood through form, color, and composition. The elegant simplicity of the figure, combined with the abstracted interior elements, invites the viewer to share in this peaceful moment. Its balance of gestural abstraction and classical themes makes it both timeless and distinctly modern. This piece is a beautiful representation of intimacy, calm, and the universal human experience of seeking rest. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

Title: Cubist Abstract Composition French Modernist Gouache Painting Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 15 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Proven...

A joyful scene of lighthearted merriment in the palace of Jangahir Mahal Agra Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (2...

Florentine School, early 16th century Studies of the Galli Statue and of an Ignudo Pen and brown ink on laid paper 19.1 × 13 cm Executed c. 1510–1520 Unsigned This remarkable doub...

Title: Abstract Seated Nude with Red Background French Modern Figurative Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 20.25 x 15.75 inches (height ...

"After years of nature-based artwork, in Spring 2020 I became an Anthomaniac. Covid was raging in NYC so I retreated with my family Northwest Connecticut. Nature, for so many of us, ...

A Duality of Ruby Elegance Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper unframed left design overall ...

Mixed media incorporating heliogravure and drypoint etching hand-colored on Arches paper , edited in 1963 Limited edition of 150 copies , numbered 23/150 in lower left Hand signed by...

Railroad Worker Industrial WPA American Scene Mid Century Modern Social Realism Jo Cain (1904 - 2003) Railroad worker 36 ¼ x 27 inches Oil on paper c. 1930s S...

In February 1983, Keith Haring made his first visit to Japan to host an exhibition of his work in Tokyo. Enthralled by the experience, he let loose his spray cans covering every inch...

“Dreaming”, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse and Botero. Part of Nude in Interior series. Nude shown in a Victorian interior, in a cinematic view. In a di...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Christ Church in Clifton by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 4.25 inches (h...

A late 18th or early 19th century watercolour view of a group of figures in a village square. Though not apparently signed the work is very competent and of high quality. It is frame...

Less is more from the studio of John Emanuel Image 21" x 15" Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in Porthmeor, Cornwall. He has received no formal art...

CHILD - Pastel on paper cm.51x41 signed lower right by Alfonso Grassi, Italy. Wooden frame with passeportout cm.94x73

Nude is an original drawing in China ink realized in 1940 ca, by Herta Hausmann. With the stamp of the artist's atelier on the rear. Very good conditi...

Andrée HONOREE (1945-1992) Untitled, 1980 Gouache on paper Signed and dated "1980" lower center 43 x 31.5 cm Born in 1945 in Tourcoing, Andrée Honoré is one of the women sculptors who have chosen wood as their main medium. For a time, she had a studio in the Passage Ricaut in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, where she worked alongside the artists Jacques Hérold (1901-1987), Edgard Pillet...

Richard Segalman original Watercolor “water edge”in good condition. Measures 14x13