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Period: 20th Century
In the Countryside - Drawing by Sigfrido Oliva - 1990
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil, pastel and watercolor drawing realized by Sigfrido Oliva in 1990. Hand signed. Includes a contemporary wooden frame cm. 52.5x42.5 Very good condition.
Category

Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

The Infamous - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal and Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1930s. Hand signed lower right. Good condition except for a minor part of the lower left edge missing.
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Mending , African American Woman Folk Artist, Houston, Dallas, Blues Museum Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower center, in fabrics bowl, 'Ruth Mae McCrane' (American, 1929-2002) and dated upper center, in calendar, February 1989. Ruth Mae McCrane taught...
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Folk Art 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Studio Figure, pastel drawing of female figure, nude
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These recently discovered 1984 oversize pastels on archival papers were created with a live model, working quickly, in pastel. The series shows the l...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pastel

Nude back (1978) - Ink on paper 46x63 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
China Ink Signed H. Balslaecj (artist unknown from the gallery) and dated 1978 Pastel wooden frame with plexiglas Total size with frame: 75x57x6 cm
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Academic 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Architectural Drawing by Giuseppe Perotti - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Architectural Drawing is a modern artwork realized by Giuseppe Perotti in the Early 20th Century. Good conditions.
Category

Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Fisherman s Island, Boothbay, Maine, early 20th century landscape watercolor
Located in Beachwood, OH
Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887-1964) Fisherman's Island, Boothbay, Maine, c. 1925 Watercolor on paper Signed lower left 15 x 20 inches 20.75 x 25.75 inches, framed Frank Nelson Wilcox (October 3, 1887 – April 17, 1964) was a modernist American artist and a master of watercolor. Wilcox is described as the "Dean of Cleveland School painters," though some sources give this appellation to Henry Keller or Frederick Gottwald. Wilcox was born on October 3, 1887 to Frank Nelson Wilcox, Sr. and Jessie Fremont Snow Wilcox at 61 Linwood Street in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, a prominent lawyer, died at home in 1904 shortly before Wilcox' 17th birthday. His brother, lawyer and publisher Owen N. Wilcox, was president of the Gates Legal Publishing Company or The Gates Press. His sister Ruth Wilcox...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Pedro Pablo, Figurative Drawing
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, some are sketches of his surviving works, others are sketches of moments he documents. Undefined by medium, Celso Castro’s works each carry...
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Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Paper

Three Women
Located in Fresno, CA
“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...
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Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

MOMA Exhibited Watercolor by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, "Tourists in Taxco"
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming, vibrant, early Mexican city street scene by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Titled "Tourists in Taxco", the watercolor was exhibited at the M...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Young woman in evening dress" by Emile Hornung - Drawing 43x57 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper Sketch of Pierrot tuning his guitar on the back of the artwork
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Academic 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Graphite

Louise Hervieu, Fly, charcoal on paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Louise HERVIEU (1878-1954) Fly, circa 1925 Charcoal on paper 3,5 × 5 cm frame 19,4 × 14 cm Born in Alençon in 1878, Louise Hervieu showed a talent for drawing from an early age. S...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

A Fine 1930s Modern, Art Deco Female Drawing, Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Art Deco Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exquisite studio portrai...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

Mid Century French Portrait of a Woman with Draped Veil Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Portrait Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper Size: 25 (height) x 19 (width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Go...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Jeanne-marie Barbey (1876-1960), Trees in Winter, Brown ink wash
Located in PARIS, FR
Jeanne-Marie BARBEY (1876-1960) Trees in winter Brown ink wash and graphite pencil on paper Signed lower right 26 x 20 cm frame 46 x 40 cm Born Louise Jeanne Marie Barbée in 1876 in...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Graphite

Designs - Original Ink Drawing by Georges Leonnec - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
Designs is an original drawing in ink realized by Georges Leonnec. Sheet dimension:49 x 34 Aged conditions with some rips along the margins. The artw...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Christmas Winter English watercolor of a Robin on a holly bush
Located in Woodbury, CT
An outstanding painting by author and painter Ella Bruce. This watercolor is of the finest quality and shows the skill of the painter to the full. A vibrant and unique piece. The white highlights are painted in gouache or body color, which gives the piece great depth and and added level of quality. This and the others from the collection were Im sure painted for Christmas or Holiday cards...
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Victorian 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude Female Figures (Nude Women Study)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Martin Friedman (1896-1981). Two Nude Figures, ca. 1960. Charcoal on paper, image measures 17 x 22.5 inches; 24 x 30 in original custom chestnut frame ...
Category

Abstract 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Horseman charcoal on paper, signed and dated
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art: 20"x 26" Frame: 28-1/2"x 32-1/2" Charcoal on paper. Signed, dated and inscribed to David Barnett. Claude Weisbuch was born in Thionville, France in 1927 and was a pupil at L' É...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1930s c...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Dante and Beatrice - Original WATERCOLOR, Signed (Descharnes #d6970_1951)
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador Dali Divine Comedy : Dante and Beatrice, 1952 Original watercolor Signed in lower center Dated 1952 On vellum lined on thin board 42 x 30 cm (c. 17 x 12in) REFERENCES : Th...
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Surrealist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

The voyage
By Renate Dollinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Renate Dollinger (German/American, born 1924) Title: The Voyage Year: Circa 1970 Medium: Gouache and watercolor Paper: Watercolor Image size: 15.5 x 21.5 inches Signature: ...
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Expressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: E...
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Renaissance 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Cariatide
Located in Palm Desert, CA
“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...
Category

Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Archival Paper

Humorous Gentleman s Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study, 1964, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1964 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...
Category

Renaissance 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

California Valley, Near Capistrano, 20th Century Western Mountainous Landscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887–1964) California Valley, Near Capistrano, c. 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed lower right, titled verso 15 x 20 inches 18.5 x 24 inches framed Fr...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Pensatori - Original Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - 1910s
Located in Roma, IT
Pensatori is an original drawing in mixed media on creamy cardboard realized by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937). In good conditions. This is an original drawing representing two me...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Rare Charles Burchfield Drawing Book plate Rare Black and White Museum Framed
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original rare bookplate drawing by Charles Burchfield featuring his most famous motifs of sunflowers.
Category

American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink

A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 193...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

" la Voix Humaine " . certified .
Located in CANNES, FR
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...
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Art Deco 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper

Reverie - Early 20th Century British chalk drawing of a girl by H J Harvey
By Herbert Johnson Harvey
Located in London, GB
HERBERT JOHNSON HARVEY (British 1883-1956) Reverie Signed with monogram and dated l.l.: HJ 09 Red chalks on paper Framed 29.5 by 22 cm., 11 ¾ by 8 ¾...
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Realist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Paper

“Wile E.Coyote Road Runner”
Located in Southampton, NY
The image is an original drawing of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner by Virgil Ross. Graphite, colored pencil on animation paper. Untrimmed. Circa 1990. Condition is excellent. P...
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Other Art Style 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

1930 s French Portrait Sketch of a Lady, Listed French painter
By Leon Launay
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Portrait of a Lady" by Leon Launay (French 1890-1956) charcoal portrait drawing on paper, unframed stamped verso painting: 18.5 x 12 inches Condition report: The painting is in go...
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Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Saint Tropez - Watercolor Drawing by Paul Signac - 1900 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 11x15.2 cm. Saint-Tropez is a wonderful and important original watercolor drawing realized by Paul Signac in 1900 ca.. A marine view with sailing ships is incred...
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Pointillist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Standing Figure" Nude in Charcoal and Color Pencil on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
"Standing Figure" Nude in Charcoal and Color Pencil on Paper Beautiful modern figure drawing of a nude woman by Bay Area Artist George Wishon (A...
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Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Color Pencil, Laid Paper

Rio Brazil
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Rio, Brazil" 1960, is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist, titled, stamped a...
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American Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Original handwritten Letter of thanks, hand signed by Keith Haring on letterhead
Located in New York, NY
Keith Haring Original Handwritten, hand signed Letter, ca. 1987 Ink on Haring's Private letterhead Stationery, Hand written and hand signed by Keith...
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Pop Art 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Permanent Marker

Humorous Gentleman s Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Woman - Original Pencil Drawing by Jacques Thévenet - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Jacques Thévenet (1891-1989). Good condition included a white cardboard passpartout (65x50 cm). Hand...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin Strathmore paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Prov...
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Renaissance 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Mid Century Self Portrait of the Artist Original Drawing on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of the Artist by the Artist Original Charcoal Drawing on Paper 1960 Excellent detailed original drawing of the artist by Eugene Hawkins (American, b. 1933). A realistic dep...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Angle with Bird - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Angle with Bird is a modern artwork realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Ink drawing on paper. Leo Guida has been able to weave a productive interview on art and th...
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Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Seaside cottages
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor on watercolor paper, 4 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches (124 x 173 mm), the full sheet. Light toning and minor scattered foxing, colors remain fresh. Sophia Beale was born in London i...
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English School 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Jeanne d Arc - China Ink and Watercolor on Paper - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Jeanne d'Arc is a modern artwork realized in the 1940s ca by a French Artist. Original China ink and Watercolors on paper. Passepartout is included (dimensions: 38 x 0.1 x 30 cm)....
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Oriental Landscapes With Palm Trees And Arab Houses. 1 Half Of The 20th Century.
Located in Firenze, IT
Fauve landscape with palm trees and Arab houses. 1 half of the 20th century. Gouache paintings on cardboard. Paintings is signed with monogram. Dimensions with Passepartout 45.5cm x ...
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Fauvist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Cardboard

Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in china ink watercolor on paper. Good conditions ...
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Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Original Judy Garland Get Happy Drawing. Legendary Star. Caricature. Not a Litho
Located in New York, NY
Original Judy Garland Get Happy Drawing. Legendary Star. Caricature. Not a Litho. Al Hirshfeld (1903-2003) Judy "All Star Variety" Garland at the Palace Ink on board, 1955 Sight: 16...
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Performance 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Board

Fishermen at the Shore in Concarneau - France Landscape by M. Saint-Guily
Located in Soquel, CA
Fishermen at the Shore in Concarneau - Seascape after Edouard Doigneau Fishermen at the Shore in Concarneau - France Landscape by M. Saint-Guily. Lively watercolor of boats at the s...
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Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Via dell inferno, Via del Paradiso - Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - 1908
Located in Roma, IT
China ink, tempera and watercolor on paper realized by Gabriele Galantara in the early 20th Century. Hand signed lower left. Very good condition.
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing (Male Model, Feet)
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, early 1930s charcoal study of crossed legs a...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Standing Female Nude
Located in Chicago, IL
A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Standing Female Nude by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Exhibiting a spare and exceptional use of brushwork...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study, 1963, Ian Hornak — Drawing
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: E...
Category

Renaissance 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Signs of the Zodiac, Taurus and Gemi - Drawing by Jacques Villon - 1937
Located in Roma, IT
Signs of the Zodiac, Taurus and Gemini is an original modern artwork realized by Jacques Villon in 1937. China ink drawing. Hand signed and dated on the lower margin. Vintage fram...
Category

Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Seated Female Nude Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study of a Seated Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal drawing by Haydon demon...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Seated Female Nude Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Seated Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal drawing by Haydon demonstrating ...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Eros - Drawing by Maurice Vertès - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Eros is a pencil drawing realized by Maurice Vertès in the 1930s. Good conditions with slight folding.
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

French Gouache Painting of Pueblo Bread Baking in Taos New Mexico
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Gouache Painting of Pueblo Bread Baking in Taos New Mexico by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French) Signed: Yes Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper, S...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Sacré-Coeur Montmartre at Willette Square Paris
Located in London, GB
'Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre at Willette Square, Paris', gouache on art paper (circa 1930s), by Lucien Génin. Created by the Director of Public Ways and Promenades under Napoleon III, Sq...
Category

Expressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Nude
Located in Columbia, MO
Byron Browne (American, 1907 - 1961) was a painter, muralist, and teacher who played a central role in the development of abstract and modernist art in the United States. Born in Yon...
Category

Abstract 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Gouache

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