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Art Subject: Drawing
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Nude 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 ch...
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1930s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Charles Ragland Bunnell 1935 Graphite Drawing, Colorado Modernist Cityscape
Located in Denver, CO
This circa 1935 graphite on paper drawing by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968) depicts a modernist cityscape of houses perched on a hill in Colorado, reflecting the vibrancy and in...
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

French Charcoal Portrait of an Elderly Man Smoking a Pipe Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Charcoal Portrait of an Elderly Man Smoking a Pipe Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: signed black charcoal on artists paper stuck on board, glass covered Siz...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Pencil

Roundism – 17-07-18, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Roundism – 17-07-18 Another session with my model and I used an unusual point of view: above her and it took the challenge to capture the foreshortened shapes of her body. Lucki...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Original Angels of London-Diptych British Awarded Artist-Ink+gold leaf Drawing
Located in London, GB
From London with Love is a drawing series by Shizico Yi, composed of en plein air studies that capture quiet, private moments between the artist and the city—drawn in beloved corners...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold Leaf

Mid 20th Century French Charcoal Drawing - Portrait of a Standing Nude Women
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Portrait" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed paper size: 25 x 19 inches Beautifully decorative, mid 20th century French origin...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Oil

Contemporary Female Nude Figurative Ink Drawing
Located in Soquel, CA
Wistful pen and ink female figurative by artist and architect Reiner Keller (Swiss/American, 1926-2024), dated 2014. In this figurative work, her arms extend beyond the drawing behi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink, Paper

Sow Thistle One - Botanical Wildflower Plant Flowers Brown Walnut Ink, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
This delicate contemporary botanical drawing is made with handmade walnut ink on Arches 100% cotton heavyweight paper. The exploration of ephemerality, and the fragility of a wild so...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Archival Paper

Boxed - Original Abstract Orange, Black and White Figurative Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Mid Century French Elegant Ink Drawing of Various Female Portrait Sketches
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Elegant Ink Drawing of Various Female Portrait Sketches Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil on paper Size: 9.5 (height) x 6.25 (width...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Head I, 1973 - 20th C. Ink Drawing of Woman s Head, Abstract Expressionist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) Head I 1973 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower right 12 x 10 inches 15.75 x 13.5 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklahom...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Rudy. From Art, culture society series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

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Watercolor, Charcoal, Pencil

"The Meeting 30" Stylized House Painting with Chalk Detail by Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "The Meeting 30" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of ink transfer, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

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Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite, Ink

Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Very Finely Drawn Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed studio draw...
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1950s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

Temptation Blue Nude original nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Temptation", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. An expressive line, revealing the essential of the female sensual bod...
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2010s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera, Archival Paper

Study of an Angel by British Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir William Blake Richmond
Located in London, GB
SIR WILLIAM BLAKE RICHMOND, RA (1842-1921) Study of an Angel Pencil on the artist’s writing paper for Beavor Lodge, Hammersmith Unframed 22.5 by 17 cm., 9 by 6 ¾ in. (mount size ...
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1890s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

The acrobats by Alexander Calder - Work on paper, Drawing, Ink on paper
Located in London, GB
*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Once an order is placed we will arrange the VAT of 20% to be reduced to 5% The acrobats by Alexander Calder (1898-1976)...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Elevate, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal on Fabriano paper, white frame
Located in Dallas, TX
"Elevate" is a beautiful and unique charcoal drawing on paper of a dynamic horse jumping in mid-air. The composition is contemporary, playing with the positive and negative space. Th...
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2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

Nude - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in china ink and watercolor realized by Leo Guida in the 1970s. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movement...
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1970s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

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

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Charcoal, Paper

A nude. Contemporary drawing, Female nude, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative female nude crayon on paper drawing by Leszek 'Maestro' Zegalski. Artwork depicts a woman laying on her stomach on bed, her hair is long. This drawing is qui...
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2010s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon

Cat Animal Watercolor on Paper Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
482 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2025 Style: Classic Art Title: Cat Size: 12 x 16 inch, (30...
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2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Mercurio / Mercury
Located in Middletown, NY
A lovely, early drawing of the Roman god Mercury. Pen and brown ink on cream laid paper, with a partial crown and shield watermark, 7 1/4 x 4 7/8 inches (184x 123 mm) (matrix). In go...
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper

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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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

Owl - Colored Pencil Drawing of a Great Horned Owl, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
With its long, earlike tufts, intimidating yellow-eyed stare, and deep hooting voice, the Great Horned Owl is the quintessential owl of storybooks. This detail color pencil drawing captures the eerie beauty that mother nature has given us. This artwork is framed in a simple grey toned walnut frame and a heavy mat measuring 13h x 15.5w inches. Sylvia Beckman Owl colored pencil on paper 11h x 14w in 27.94h x 35.56w cm SUB025 Sylvia Beckman, b. 1938, Detroit, MI Education University of Michigan, School of Arch. & Design University of Wisconsin, Botany Private apprenticeship in stone sculpture, bronze, gilding and painting Exhibitions 2017 “Coming Attractions”, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 1997 S.O.F.A. exhibition, Ann Nathan Gallery, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 1997 Monumental Bronze Sculpture Commisson, Olbrich Park, Madison, WI 1994 Sculpture, Olbrich Botanic Gardens, Spring Display, Madison,WI 1994 Paintings & Drawings, North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix, MI 1994 Paintings & drawings, Olbrich Botanic Center, Madison, WI 1988 Monumental Stone Sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Color Pencil

British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Horse Tacked Up From Behind
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

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Chalk, Graphite

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork Size: 18 x 12, unframed, mounted / floated t...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Nu tenant un miroir by Pablo Picasso
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pablo Picasso 1881-1973 Spanish Nu tenant un miroir (Nude holding a mirror) Signed "Picasso" (lower right) Pen and ink on paper Pablo Picasso's Rose Period is among the most icon...
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Early 20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Pen

"Study for Alyssa II" 2018 - Charcoal drawing, portrait of young woman, framed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A charcoal portrait drawing of a young woman, perfectly poised and staring directly at the viewer. Her face is executed with exceptional detail, and is the focal point of the composi...
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2010s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

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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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

English Antique Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Seated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Seated by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905) on yellowed thin artists paper, unframed measurements: sheet 15 x 18 inches provenance: f...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Historic Miniature Watercolor of The Nails and Corn Street Exchange in Bristol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of The Nails and Corn Street Exchange in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measure...
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20th Century English School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Rosemary Ellis Snail XIII Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from thi...
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor, Pen

1980 Fauno e Ninfa Faun and Nymph Pencil on Paper Figurative Drawing
Located in Brescia, IT
This delicate drawing of the dance between a Faun and the Nimph, looks following the Jean Cocteau clean line drawings. We can see in this scene, the grace and simplicity of the Neoc...
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1980s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

Neo Deco – 02-02-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Extending the Series This graphite pencil drawing ‘Neo Deco – 02-02-23’ follows one in the same series. However, for the last one I used my regular model. This time I got ye...
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2010s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Ephemeral - Original Abstract Yellow Figurative Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Roundism - 25-12-19, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Roundism - 25-12-19 December 25th for many people is a holiday. As to me, I just keep on drawing and this one I made this afternoon at my parent's home. Just a quick intermezzo be...
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Roundism - 20-08-20, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Roundism - 20-08-20 Solarized Roundism After my drawing 'Roundism - 19-08-20' I put it as my goal to do another solarized one but a little bit less and more abstract. Drawn in my roundism style it looks essential and I did not need much but to be presented as a bodyscape. It is also inspired by my drawing 'Roundism - 08-09-16' that I like to call 'the deco one'. Eras Gone By Solarization as a visual element keeps lingering in my mind and I surely don't know why that is. I keep on thinking of eras gone by, like Art Deco, surrealism, Jugendstil and what have you not. Of course solarization and roundism are fruits from these artistic movements but then again from the past. Even though I was born and raised in an era of modern art, pre-Word War II-art is more appealing to me. I guess I am an aesthetic and therefor refute everything rude, ugly, mundane and repetitive like contemporary art has to offer these days. Whether it is television, architecture or art, it is all mediocre to be. In my eyes...
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2010s Cubist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

French Ink Drawing - In Tow
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Pencil sketch of two figures carrying large billowing fabric by C. Gassier, circa 1930. Signed lower left. Original artwork on paper dis...
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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

SKULL CAT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Ink, acrylic on wotercolor paper. The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Permanent Marker

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Pre-Second Republic Academic Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Henry Arthur Roberts. French ( b.1819 - d.1900 ). Academic Life Study Of A Standing Male Nude. Pencil & Charcoal On Paper. Paper size 23.8 inches x 13.6 inches ( 60.5cm x 34.5cm ). Frame size 28.3 inches x 18.7 inches ( 72cm x 47.5cm ). Available for sale; this academic life drawing of a male nude is by the French artist Henry Arthur Roberts and dates from the early 1840s. The drawing is presented and supplied in a modest hand painted glazed wooden frame dating from the mid-20th century (which is shown in these photographs). This antique drawing is in good condition, commensurate with its age. It is in an untouched condition having never been restored. The paper has handling marks, some light surface dirt, the odd foxing mark and general age toning. The overall patina adds to the aesthetic and is supplied ready to hang and display. The drawing is not signed but came from a portfolio of drawings by Henry Arthur Roberts. Henry Arthur Roberts was a recognised French artist, notable for his portraits and paintings of religious subjects. Born in Paris in 1819, he was the son of British watercolour artist James Roberts, himself active in Paris from 1819 -1846. Henry became a student of his father. Henry Roberts’s talent as a young man was such that he was accepted as a student of Michel Martin Drölling and worked extensively with him. Drölling, the highly acclaimed neoclassic artist (1786-1851) was noted for his theatrical paintings of history and grand portraits. He produced many notable works, including a ceiling work for the Louvre, and works in the Palace of Versailles. Roberts would have studied with Drölling at an early stage in his career, as Drölling died when Roberts was 32. Learning with such a master would have had a huge impact on Roberts in terms of his academic skills and his own emerging style. Roberts exhibited at the Salon de Paris from 1839, when he was only 20 years old, right through to 1867. His work in the Universal Exhibition of 1855 won him a Third Class Medal. He became Vice-President of the Association of Artists in Paris and in July 1898 he was elevated to the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honour with a foreign title. This was the highest state honour available to him, in recognition of his status as an artist. Henry Roberts died in 1900, but his legacy lives on, with works in many famous public collections, including the Musée Carnavalet, the Musée du Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Orsay, and in Boston, USA. © Big Sky Fine Art This exceptional academic nude...
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1840s Academic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Fashionable Sketches of Figures and Accessories
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal /watercolour on artists paper, double sided Size: 9.5 height) x 6.25 (width) Stamped Verso Con...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Pencil, Watercolor

Horses - China Ink Drawing by Yves Brayer - 1954
Located in Roma, IT
"Horses" is an original china ink drawing on ivory-colorated paper realized by Yves Brayer in 1954. In excellent conditions. This is an original drawing representing two horses. ...
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

A French Modern 1950s Watercolor of a Young Male Bather by Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A vibrant, Modern 1950's watercolor of a young male bather kneeling against a sunny Mediterranean beach by notable French artist Andre Delfau. Painted most likely near Marseille in ...
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

NIGHT BLUES - Female Nude original unique art by Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Night Blues" Female Nude, seen from the back, and a second view in the mirror. from another perspective. Part of "Nude in Interior" series, inspired by Matisse. Ultramarine tempera ...
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2010s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera, Carbon Pencil, Rag Paper

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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1950s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

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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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

Lying in Thoughts - Original Colorful Whimsical Figurative Surreal Art on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian painter Silvia Pavarini is known for her distinctly feminine artworks that resonate with the quiet whispers of nature. Each piece she creates embodies an ongoing dialogue wit...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Acrylic, Pencil

Mid 20th Century French Charcoal Drawing - Portrait of a Standing Nude Women
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Portrait" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed paper size: 25 x 19 inches Beautifully decorative, mid 20th century French origin...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Oil

ITZCHAK TARKAY "GARDEN PARTY" ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR 22"X15"
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: TARKAY, ITZCHAK Title: "GARDEN PARTY" Size: 15 X 22 INCHES Medium: WATERCOLOR ON FRANCH ARCHES PAPER Edition: ORIGINAL Description: Hand signed by the artist The artwork is i...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Nina – 23-08-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Beautifully Arranged This graphite pencil drawing ‘Nina – 23-08-23’ already is the third I made of this gorgeous lady. What’s next I asked myself? Whereas last drawing sho...
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2010s Cubist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Charcoal, Graphite

SIESTA - original ultramarine large nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"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...
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2010s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera, Pencil, Archival Paper

Early 20th Century Pastel - Statuesque Nude
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking life study depicting a nude life model in statuesque pose. The artist captures the strong forms of her body in layers of pastel colours. Unsigned. Presented in a white car...
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20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Mid 20th Century Post Impressionist Painting Gated Field Behind French Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting : 15 x 17 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and sound c...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

DANCE MARATHON
Located in Portland, ME
De Lappe, Pele (American, 1916-2007). DANCE MARATHON. Pencil, 1935. Signed in pencil. 13 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches. In very good condition, except for minor creases at the top and bottom ri...
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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Original Ronald Shap figure drawing, signed
Located in Columbus, OH
Original oil pastel and gouache figure drawing by celebrated, twentieth-century California landscape painter, Ronald Shap. Sketch of nude man bent over. 24x18 inches. Signed. Some p...
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1980s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Gouache

Portrait of a Man - Original Pencil Drawing by G.J. Sortais - 1886
By Georges Julien Sortais
Located in Roma, IT
Man Portrait is a beautiful portrait drawn with a sanguine pencil by the French artist Georges Julien Sortais. The state of preservation is very good, except for some stains of funga...
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Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

The Runaway Horse - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1960 ca.  Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
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1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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

1930s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

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