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Period: Mid-20th Century
The Cabaret Dancer
Located in London, GB
'The Cabaret Dancer', crayon on art paper, by Kolomon Moore (circa 1930s). The Crazy Years (les Années Folles) of Paris in the 1920s hit an abrupt end in...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon

Carriage to the Church by Benjamin II Vautier - Graphite on paper - 20x15 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Benjamin II Vautier (1895–1974) was a Swiss-born artist, known for his contributions to both painting and graphic art. He was born into a family with artistic roots, as the son of Ot...
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Academic Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

A Fine 1946 Modern Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model Wearing a Suit
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Academic Figure Study Portrait of a Handsome, Seated Male Model Wearing a Suit by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1940s charcoal...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

French Art Deco Society Portrait, Beauty in a Hat. Pastel and Crayon.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A French art deco pastel portrait by Louis-Jean Beaupuy. The work is signed and dated bottom right. Presented in carved and gilded wood frame. Beaupuy has captured all the charm and...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon, Pastel

Portrait of Boy in a Chair
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Boy in a Chair', gouache on art paper, by Raymond Debiève (circa 1960s). Here the artist paints a young boy, very probably his son, Vincent, sitting in a chair posing fo...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Gouache

A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderfully executed line drawing dating from 1946 with great character; looks ...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
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Surrealist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

1940 s Fashion Illustration - Lady In Dashing Green Ball Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Soldiers Playing Cards
Located in London, GB
'Soldiers Playing Cards', watercolour and gouache on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1939). Such an atmospheric image, this stunning depiction by celebrated F...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Bedrich Fritta (1906-1944). Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile, ca. 1930. Pencil on irregular paper sheet measuring 3.25 x 7 inches. Mounted on thin backing measuring 9 x 12 inc...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Chef Basting Chicken with Madeline Watching
Located in Miami, FL
This large Bemelans features a small image of Madeline in the smoke behind the chef's face. It was most likely preliminary work for an illustration with Madeline and the Chef that a...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

1940 s Fashion Illustration - Black White Stylish Women In Chic Clothing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The s...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

1930 s Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Burgandy Dress With Green Cape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Posing Male Nude - Drawing - Mid 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Posing Male Nude is a drawing artwork realized by an Anonymous artist in the mid-20th century. Black ink on paper. Signed by the artist, illegible. Good conditions and aged.  
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

La Voix Humaine
Located in CANNES, FR
" 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 .
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink

1940 s Fashion Illustration - Stunning Woman In Light Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The s...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

FAUNE MUSICIEN . Edouard DERMIT collection
Located in CANNES, FR
original drawing by Jean Cocteau from Edouard DERMIT collection . signed and dated 1957 . framed . 38 x 28 cm . certified by Edouard Dermit . drawing ...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink

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 Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

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 Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Board

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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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink

Nude Young Woman Art Deco Modernist ink drawing
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful original drawing by American artist, Albert Sway (b.1913). Portrait of a young woman, ca. 1935. Ink on paper, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches. Signed lower right. Unframed...
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American Realist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

A 1940s Modern, American Scene Study of a Seated Man at a Table by Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1940s American Scene study of a Man Seated at a Table by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A delightful sketch ("Dinner at the Windermere Hot...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

1940 s Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Original French Art Deco Gouache Illustration Drawing by J. Hilly
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original Art Deco illustration hand-painted with ink and gouache on paper. The drawing features two elegant women with large windows and drapery in the background. This image was ...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

1940 s Fashion Illustration - The Two Elegant Brides
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

A Fine 1950s, Surrealist Depiction of a Summer Symphony
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1954 Surrealist depiction of a Summer symphony by artist Harold Haydon. Images size: 16 1/2" x 14. Unframed, mounted / floated to a custom Holly Hunt designed gray toned wallpap...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Iris Numerata
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Eduard Houbolt (Hof van Delft, 1885 – The Hague, 1954) Iris Numerata Signed, dated and inscribed “Eduard Houbolt / fecit. ad vivum / 10. Juni. 1947 / IRIS N...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Suzanne , Large Mid Century French Portrait Drawing by Gourdon
Located in Cotignac, FR
French, Mid Century, pastel and crayon portrait of an elegant young lady by Gourdon. Signed and dated bottom left. Trade label to the back board. Presented in period deep 'tray' frame. This seems to be an early work by the artist and hence it carries his name rather than his later more distinctive signature 'Aslan'. Alain Gordon was one of two brothers, his sibling Michel also went on to achieve notable success with his distinctive 'comic' style. Alain Gourdon...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon, Pastel, Watercolor, Pencil

Fine Graphite Portrait of Beautiful Young Woman by R.G. Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine Graphite Portrait of Beautiful Young Woman by R.G. Smith Portrait dimensions 15.5" x 19.5". The frame measures 17.5" x 21.5". Signed in the lower right corner. The portrait ...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Untitled (Children Sleeping)
By Amalia Polleri
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
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...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Conté

A Fine 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing, Seated Young Male Nude Model (Torso)
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine, 1930s Modern Academic Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model (Torso) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

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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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

An Intimate 1930s Modern Charcoal Study of a Seated Young Male at a Lake House
Located in Chicago, IL
An Intimate, 1930s Modern Charcoal Study of a Seated Young Male Figure by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Most likely completed circa 1932 at a summer lake ho...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Bernard Dunstan RA RWA (1920-2017) - Framed Pastel, Resting in the Sheets
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite example of Bernard Dunstan's line work. The relaxed pose of the female sitter and sensitive approach to mark making is typical of Dunstan's style. Presented in a wash li...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1933
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1933. Hand signe "Mino" and daed 23/7/33.. Very good condition.
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Watercolor

Girl in Red , Guggenheim, LACMA, Rome, Academy of Fine Arts, Venice Biennale
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Girl in Red' by Carlo Maria Mariani, 1959. Guggenheim, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Rome, Academy of Fine Arts, Venice Biennale ----- Signed upper right, 'C. Mariani' for Carlo Maria Mariani (Italian, 1931-2021) and dated 1959. Framed dimensions: 22.5 x 1.5 x 17.5 inches A native of Rome, Carlo Mariani first studied there at the Academy of Fine Arts where he was influenced by the prevailing styles of Hyper-Realism and Conceptualism. In 1994, he moved to New York City where he began to paint figural landscapes in a traditional, neo-classical style. The 1990s brought Mariani wide recognition and numerous honors, as he represented Italy three times at the Venice Biennale. Additionally, in 1998, he received the prestigious Antonio Feltrinelli Award for lifetime achievement in painting. Mariani continues to be best known for his refined and painterly, Renaissance technique. He was a central figure in Rome’s avant-garde in the 1970s and is widely regarded as an influential forerunner of 1980's Postmodernism. He achieved an international reputation, beginning in the early 1980s, for his arcane and, often, controversial paintings...
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Post-Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Paper

Mid-Century French Feutre on Paper. Tea time In the Kitchen.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late Mid Century French feutre drawing on paper of a Provençal lady sitting in her kitchen by Jean Arène. Signed and dated bottom left. This artwork is a striking pen-and-ink drawing that vividly captures a cluttered interior scene filled with an assortment of teapots and household objects. The central figure, an elderly lady with an expressive face, sits at a table surrounded by an overwhelming array of details. The artist uses bold, dynamic lines to convey a sense of chaos and charm, creating an atmosphere of cozy clutter. The composition’s intricacy draws the viewer's eye around the room, showcasing...
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Expressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Felt Pen

1940 s French Fashion Illustration - Elegant Three Women Face Portraits
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided The sketch is original, v...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Portrait - Drawing By Lucien Coutaud - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a modern artwork realized by Lucien Coutaud in the Mid-20th Century. Ink and watercolor drawing. Good conditions.
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

At the Festival in Venice - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1946 ca
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1946 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

The Motherhood - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Motherhood is an Original Drawing in pencil carbon on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower. Good condi...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

Wild Olive Tree Mid 20th Century French Post Impressionist Signed Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) watercolour on paper, unframed painting: 8.25 x 9 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: very good and sound condition; there are...
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Post-Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A finely drawn, introspective portrait in pastel and charcoal o...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Miss Personality Calendar Illustration
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pastel on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left "Miss Personality", American Art Works original art for a calendar.
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Board

Mother and Child - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mother and Child is an original China Ink and Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed check sheed. Hand-signed by the artist wit...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

French Art Deco Woman Singing Gouache Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely gouache on cardboard painting featuring an Art Deco singer with a typical stylish outfit. Utilizing the contrast of black and white components against primary colors like y...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Board, Cardboard

A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A beautifully executed and introspective charcoal portrait drawing o...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Woman Wearing a Headscarf , Laguna Beach, California, Art Institute of Chicago
By Ruth Peabody
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Ruth Peabody' for Ruth Eaton Colburn Peabody (American, 1893-1966) and painted circa 1955. Born in Highland Park, Illinois, Ruth Peabody was taught to paint as ...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Portrait of young girl
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper Brown wooden frame with glass pane 48 x 39 x 1.5 cm
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

A 1946 Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Male Portrait Study, Binocular Vision
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1946 Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Male Portrait Study by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A compelling portrait study, perhaps a self portrait of the artist,...
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Surrealist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Middle Eastern Man with Turban and Blue Cloak in Profile against Yellow
Located in Miami, FL
Portrait in primary blues and yellow of perhaps a Persian man. He is in profile set against a decorative yellow background with floral elements. The work...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

Clown with a Hat (Clown Portrait #9)
Located in Soquel, CA
Watercolor portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed "Blake" in the lower right corner. Unframed. Marjorie May Gulley Blake w...
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American Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Sheila , Pacific Grove Art Association Exhibit, Woman Artist, LACMA, PAFA, SFMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
By Virginia Conroy Dedini (American, 1922-2006). Titled on exhibition label, 'Sheila' and created circa 1965. Exhibited: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Second Annual Wate...
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Post-Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite, Mica

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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Feminist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

The Red Headdress by W. Worms
Located in London, GB
'The Red Headdress', pastel on art paper, by W. Worms (circa 1960s). A beautiful woman with contemplative expression and tender eyes is exquisitely portrayed by the artist. The treat...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Berty Seuron, 1st Dancer by Leon-Laurent Galand - Drawing - 43x57 cm
By Leon-Laurent Galand 1
Located in Geneva, CH
Sold without the frame. Léon Laurent Galand is a French painter and illustrator born April 18, 1872 in Montpellier (Hérault) and died November 4, 1960 in Clichy (Hauts-de-Seine). L...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Crayon

Pharaoh - Drawing - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Pharaoh is an artwork realized by an unknown in mid-20th Century. Tempera on Papyrus. 33 x 87 cm ; 49 x 103 cm with frame. Good conditions!
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera

Ballerina with Tiara, Impressionist Watercolor by Eve Nethercott
Located in Long Island City, NY
Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Ballerina with Tiara (P1.30), Year: 1961, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 22 x 15 in. (55.88 x 38.1 cm), Description: Set against ...
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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

The Accordion Player - Drawing - Mid 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
The Accordion Player is a drawing artwork realized by a French Artist in mid-20th century. Pencil on paper Good conditions.
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Sailor
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. Caviar20 has been championig his inimitable works on paper from the 1950s. We believ...
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Pop Art Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

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