Pen Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Gahan Wilson is a conceptual artist before he is a cartoonist, but this concept is invisible to most in the art world. "I Think it's Time I Told You My Little Secret!" pen, ink, and ...

Charming pen & ink framed sketch depicting Mr Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) taking advantage of the English climate and amusing himself w/ a box of paints. S...

Jonas Wood Original flower drawing by the artist held in hardback book, 2018 Hardback Monograph. Hand signed, dated and inscribed with unique drawing by Jonas Wood on the title page....

Title: Coloured Portrait Of Smiling Man In Flat Cap On Toned Paper By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Mixed media (pen, ink, and coloured marker/pencil) on toned paper, unframed Siz...

115 years after they were created, one can view these silhouettes differently than the artist’s intent. After all, the genesis of this work was an editorial illustration for Life Magazine to showcase elaborate women’s hats. They were done for a commercial assignment with a deadline, and picky editors were overseeing the final work. Today, they have a dual meaning. These charming silhouettes are abstractions as much as they are representations. Moreover, each one is a compact little gem stuffed with observational detail. Golden Age female illustrator Jesse Gillespie's mastery of technical skill, is apparent in minute details and composition. Young women, old women, pendants, necklaces, feathers, and laced vails all contribute to the works understated complexity. The identity of the subjects are revealed by small areas of exposed neck and chin. As the viewers eyes goes from left to right - all six silhouettes read as fashion hieroglyphs in a sentence with a visual rhythm and cadence. . Initialed JG lower right., Matted but not framed. Published: Life Magazine, March 17th, 1910. Provenance: Honey and Wax Bookstore ________________________________ From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jessie Gillespie Willing (March 28, 1888 – August 1, 1972) was an American illustrator during the Golden Age of illustration. She was considered the foremost silhouette illustrator of her time, although she did traditional illustration as well. Willing illustrated for books and magazines including Life, The Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Home Companion, Mother and Child, McClure's Magazine, Childhood Education, the Sunday Magazine, Association Men (the magazine of the YMCA), Farm and Fireside, Every Week, Children: The Magazine for Parents (which became Parents Magazine), and the American Magazine. She is perhaps most well known for her work for the Girl Scouts. Early life Willing was born in Brooklyn on March 28, 1888 to John Thomson Willing (August 4, 1860 – July 8, 1947)[1][2] and Charlotte Elizabeth Van Der Veer Willing (December 1, 1859 – March 4, 1930).[3] Thomson Willing was a noted illustrator and art editor. He was also well known for finding new artistic talent. Jessie Willing was the eldest of three children. Her brother Van Der Veer (November 30, 1889 – January 14, 1919), who died of pneumonia at the age of 29, was an advertising agent.[4] Her sister Elizabeth Hunnewell Willing (July 26, 1908 – August 15, 1991) was one of the first women to graduate from the Philadelphia Divinity School.[5][6] Elizabeth married the Rev. Orrin Judd, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, on September 22, 1931, and was active in church work.[citation needed] The Willing family moved to the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia in 1901 or 1902. Jessie Willing attended the Stevens School, from which she graduated in 1905. She then went on to attend the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts from 1906 to 1907.[7][8] Career Willing used her middle name Gillespie as her professional surname. She also often signed her illustrations J.G.[9] The story goes that the art editor of Life magazine was in Thomson Willing's office when he was the art editor of the Associated Sunday Magazine syndicate. Thomson Willing had some of Jessie's artwork on his desk, which the Life editor saw and admired. He asked for the artist's information so that he could give her freelance work. Thomson Willing did not want to be accused of nepotism so he persuaded Jessie to use Jessie Gillespie as her professional name, which she did.[10][11] In addition to her extensive illustration work, Willing was also the editor of Heirlooms and Masterpieces from 1922 to 1931 and the art editor of Jewelers' Circular-Keystone from 1933 to 1939.[12] She specialized in jewelry publicity and advertising. In 1966 she won the Gold medal of the Printing Week Graphic Arts Exhibit in Philadelphia for her Christmas catalog for J.E. Caldwell Co., Philadelphia. Willing was a member of the Plastic Club of Philadelphia,[13] the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and the National Arts Club of New York.[14] She was an honorary life member of the National Arts Club[15] and served on its Board of Governors from 1941-1970. In 1963, she received the Gold Medal of the National Arts Club in recognition of 32 years of selfless devotion.[15] Additionally, she was the national director of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) from 1943 to 1946.[15] Previous to this she served as the Program Chairman of the AIGA and in that position she put together a travelling exhibit on the "history of narrative art from the first recorded picture story to the comic book of the twentieth century."[16][17] Illustrations in books With Tongue and Pen--Frederick Bair, et al. (MacMillan, 1940) Masoud the Bedouin--Alfred Post Carhart (Missionary Education Movement, 1915) The Path of the Gopatis--Zilpha Carruthers (National Dairy Council, 1926) The Schoolmaster and His Son: A Narrative of the Thirty Years War--Karl Heinrich Caspari (Lutheran Publication Society, 1917) On a Rainy Day--Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Sarah Scott Fisher (A.S. Barnes and Co., 1938) Book of Games for Home, School and Playground--William B. Forbush and Harry R Allen...

Elegant watercolour portrait of a dapper gent in evening cutaway attire c1930s Art Sz: 12 1/4"H x 8 3/4"W Frame Sz: 17"H x 13 1/2"W in gilt bamboo

Drawing in green china ink and watercolor, realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition except for some minor foxing.

Givenchy Paris Haute Couture fashion illustration c1980s No.72. with a gold fabric swatch attached Image Sz: 11 3/4"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 15 7/8"H x 12 1/2"W w/ lavender mat & green w...

Two elegant and leggy models are rendered and meticulously designed in this illustration for Geoffrey Beene. Miyake's composition is one model as two or two models as one. We see th...

Pen drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. Not signed, in very good condition.

Black marker drawing realized by Francisco Borès (1898-1972) in the mid-20th Century. Not signed. Very good condition.

Black marker pern drawing on paper realized by Maccari in 1935 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.

Circle of Austin Osman Spare (British, 1888 – 1956) Bohemian Fantasy Pen and gouache on paper 13.1/2 x 19.5/8 in. (34.3 x 50 cm.)

Original drawing by Lauren Rinaldi float mounted in the pictured simple white frame measuring 17in x 14in. Lauren Rinaldi works using unbiased portraits of women’s bodies as a veh...

Title: Seated figure Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: signed black pen on artists paper stuck on board, glass covered Size: 12 (height) x 8.5 (width) Condition: G...

Medium: Pen & Ink, Watercolor Paper Overlay on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Steve Allen and a personalized jester stick for `Th...

Medium: Pen & Ink, Watercolor on Vellum Overlay on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left This piece is on 22.00" x 14.50" illustration board with watercolor on vellum overlay. The image measures to 14.00" x 13.00." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the 1963 epic comedy blockbuster, `It`s a Mad, Mad,Mad, Mad World`, with stars in pursuit of hidden loot. The madcap treasure hunters are (counterclockwise) Buster Keaton, Edward Everett Horton, Mickey Rooney, Buddy Hackett, Ethel Merman, Phil Silvers, Joe E. Brown, Milton Berle...

Jeff Koons Original flower drawing on Rockefeller Center Puppy poster (Hand Signed), 2000 Drawing done in silver marker on offset lithograph Hand signed by Jeff Koons in marker on t...

Mary Carroll's (US based) "Incantation" is an original, handmade graphite drawing that depicts a female model sitting at the base of a tree. Artist Biography: Born in 1979 West Vir...

Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Drawing by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the 1962 release of the book `Fail-Safe`, depicting the Strateg...

Jonas Wood 24 Tennis Court Drawings book (hand signed, inscribed to Kevin and dated by the artist) Hardback monograph (signed, inscribed and dated 2003) 13 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 2/5 inches M...

Signed lower left, 'A. Manganaro' for 'Antonio Manganaro (Italian, 20th Century), and titled lower center, 'Ability of the Working Classes to Enjoy Meals Under Humble Surroundings'. ...

Signed lower right, 'Vanessa Stafford' (American, born 1954) and dated 1982. Vanessa Stafford received her Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from San Jose State University. She ...

Title: Seated Nude Woman Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: signed black pen on artists paper stuck on board, glass covered Dated 1946 Size: 11 (height) x 8.5 (width...

Medium: Pen and ink with pale color washes on paper Signature: Unsigned The label on the reverse details a conversation taking place between the wealthy father (Pater) and elegantl...

This original illustration was used in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus by James Otis. Published in 1937 by The John C. Winston Company - "The Children's Bookshelf" series. The ...

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

"Appalachian Trail Map" is an original pen and ink, acrylic wash artwork by Sarah Kaizar measuring 30"h x 24"w framed. It’s an off-beat, diverse...

Medium: Pen and Ink on Board Dimensions: 14.00" x 18.50" Illustration of a man and a woman playing cards. At bottom it reads "Of course you can tell fortunes with cards". This il...

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...

This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 25 [15th Century Sapa Inca]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper. This ...

"El Toro Loco" is an original, collaborative piece by Sean 9 Lugo and El Toro made from acrylic, marker, ink on paper and mixed media on a decommissioned street sign . The cartoon bull figure is recognizable in the Philadelphia street...

"Summer Time" is an original piece by Sean 9 Lugo made from acrylic, marker, ink on paper and mixed media on a decommissioned street sign .This pieces measures 41”h x 42”w and comes ...

This figurative drawing titled "(Un)Becoming" is an original artwork by Lauren Rinaldi made of oil pastel and ballpoint pen on Arches paper. This piece measures 18"h x 11"w framed. T...

Food from Switzerland is an original drawing artwork in pen on paper realized by Italian Artist Giuseppe Scalarini (Mantova, 29 Gennaio 1873 – Milano, 30 December 1948). The state o...

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...

Group of two drawings. "Femme assise sur une Chaise," circa 1910. Brush and ink on wove paper, 8 1/2x8 inches. With the artist's initials ink stamp, lower right recto. "Femme avec ...

Figures is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with holes of the burning part applied intentionally by the a...

Ronnie Cutrone Original bird drawing (hand signed and inscribed by Ronnie Cutrone), 1990 Original signed drawing done in marker held in hardback monograph with dust jacket Boldly signed, dated and inscribed by Ronnie Cutrone on the first front end page 11 × 9 1/2 × 3/4 inches Original signed drawing done in marker held in monograph, dated and inscribed by Ronnie Cutrone on the first front end page. The inscription reads: For David & Barbara Ronnie Cutrone 90 Book information: Publisher: ‎ Martin Lawrence Limited Editions, (January 1, 1990) English; Hardcover; 46 pages with 44 color and 11 monochrome illustrations About Ronnie Cutrone: Ronnie Cutrone (July 10, 1948 – July 21, 2013) was an American pop artist known for his large-scale paintings of some of America's favorite cartoon characters, such as Felix the Cat, Pink Panther, Woody Woodpecker and No Glove No Love. Cutrone's paintings are colorful, lively, and less challenging than those of his contemporaries. As Andy Warhol's assistant at the Factory atop the Decker Building from 1972 until 1980, Cutrone worked with Warhol on paintings, prints, films, and other concepts, eventually co-opting Warhol's earliest work (pre-1960) as well as works by Roy Lichtenstein and others, until finally distilling those myriad influences into the style a few critics eventually labeled "Post-Pop." He exhibited at the Niveau Gallery in 1979 with a Scottish artist called Mike Gall who showed paintings of Snoopy, Mickey and Minnie mouse, the Pink Panther and also a small series of Peter Rabbit paintings...

Figure and child by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting : 8 x 5.5 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and sound ...

French pen and ink surrealist drawing with female and avian elements, 1993. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a s...

Original drawing on paper. Hand signed three times on front by Purvis Young. Paper size: 13.75 x 11 inches. Frame size: 16.75 x 14.25 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. C...

Le Ministère du Commerce is an artwork realized by the satirical artist Henri-Paul Pecqueriaux (1889-1935) in the XX Century. Black penmark on paper. Signed on the lower left corner. Excellent conditions. Fresh sketch representing a satirical cartoon in b/w. A man is taking a bag full of money...

This drawing titled "Roaring Fork Shelter, North Carolina, [ 35.805, -82.94978 ]" is an original artwork by Sarah Kaizar made of pen and ink, and acrylic wash. Drawing from her experience hiking the Appalachian trailing...

Lynn Russell Chadwick, CBE RA (British, 1914-2003) Abstracted figure Ink pen and wash Signed and dated `Chadwick 66’ (lower right) 24 x 18.1/4 in. (61 x 46.3 cm.) Lynn Chadwick was ...

Linda Stein, Knights Revisited 1028 - Contemporary Art Bright Colorful Drawing Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series after she was forced to evacuate her New York dow...

Linda Stein, Knights Revisited 1031 - Contemporary Art Bright Colorful Drawing Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series after she was forced to evacuate her New York dow...

Mixed media on paper by the french street artist KLG Combining acrylic and Posca felt pen Unique piece Hand signed

Atul Bose - Fakir-1 & 3 Pencil on Paper 6 x 6 inches & 6.6 x 6 inches (Set of 2 Works) (Unframed & Delivered) In this evocative sketch, Atul captures the weathered face and humble p...

Pen and black ink on watermarked Ingres laid paper, 9 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches (234 x 310 mm), signed, dated and titled in brown ink, and initialed and titled in black ink in the lower right corner. Light to moderate age tone and mat tone, and with the signature and notations in brown ink having become quite attenuated, although legible. Presented in a basic black wood frame with a label from the Country Art...

Linda Stein, Knights Revisited 1030 - Contemporary Art Bright Colorful Drawing Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series after she was forced to evacuate her New York dow...

Linda Stein, Knights Revisited 1029 - Contemporary Art Bright Colorful Drawing Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series after she was forced to evacuate her New York dow...

This piece titled "FURY" is an original artwork made from pencil and ink on paper by Jasjyot Singh Hans. This piece measures 21"h x 17"w framed. Jasjyot Singh Hans is an illustrator unendingly inspired by an explosive neon mix of fashion, music and pop culture. He has a constant regard for things past and a voracity for all that is current. He studied animation film design at the National Institute of...

Ronnie Cutrone Your Own Heart, 1987 Watercolor and Silkscreen on Paper Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 7, with each work being unique. 40 × 30 inches Fantastic vintage...

Linda Stein, Knights Revisited 1027 - Contemporary Art Bright Colorful Drawing Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series after she was forced to evacuate her New York dow...

Portrait is an Original Drawing in pen on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Ma...

Famed poster and stage scenery artist Walter Schnackenberg shifts gear and paints a nightmarish vision from his imagination. In the present work, we witness scary monsters emerge fro...

Sketches is an original artwork realized by the Unknown Artist, early 20th century. Original pen drawing on ivory-colored paper. Not signed. This artwork represents two sketches ...

Narcissus is a drawing in pen on paper realized by Tono Zancanaro in 1962. Hand-signed in pencil on the top right. The state of preservation is very good except for stains on the ...

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...