Modern Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

The Black Panther Trials - In this historically significant work, African American Artist Vicent D. Smith functions as an Art Journalist/ Court Reporter as much as a Artist. Here, he depicts, in complete unity, 21 Black Panther Protestors raising their fist of defiance at the White Judge. Smith's composition is about utter simplicity, where the Black Panther Protestors are symmetrically lined up in a confrontation with a Judge whose size is exaggerated in scale. Set against a stylized American Flag, the supercilious Judge gazes down as the protesters as their fists thrust up. Signed Vincent lower right. Titled Panter 21. Original metal frame. Tape on upper left edge of frame. 255 . Panther 21. Framed under plexi. _____________________________ From Wikipedia In 1969-1971 there was a series of criminal prosecutions in New Haven, Connecticut, against various members and associates of the Black Panther Party.[1] The charges ranged from criminal conspiracy to first-degree murder. All charges stemmed from the murder of 19-year-old Alex Rackley in the early hours of May 21, 1969. The trials became a rallying-point for the American Left, and marked a decline in public support, even among the black community, for the Black Panther Party On May 17, 1969, members of the Black Panther Party kidnapped fellow Panther Alex Rackley, who had fallen under suspicion of informing for the FBI. He was held captive at the New Haven Panther headquarters on Orchard Street, where he was tortured and interrogated until he confessed. His interrogation was tape recorded by the Panthers.[2] During that time, national party chairman Bobby Seale visited New Haven and spoke on the campus of Yale University for the Yale Black Ensemble Theater Company.[3] The prosecution alleged, but Seale denied, that after his speech, Seale briefly stopped by the headquarters where Rackley was being held captive and ordered that Rackley be executed. Early in the morning of May 21, three Panthers – Warren Kimbro, Lonnie McLucas, and George Sams, one of the Panthers who had come East from California to investigate the police infiltration of the New York Panther chapter, drove Rackley to the nearby town of Middlefield, Connecticut. Kimbro shot Rackley once in the head and McLucas shot him once in the chest. They dumped his corpse in a swamp, where it was discovered the next day. New Haven police immediately arrested eight New Haven area Black Panthers. Sams and two other Panthers from California were captured later. Sams and Kimbro confessed to the murder, and agreed to testify against McLucas in exchange for a reduction in sentence. Sams also implicated Seale in the killing, telling his interrogators that while visiting the Panther headquarters on the night of his speech, Seale had directly ordered him to murder Rackley. In all, nine defendants were indicted on charges related to the case. In the heated political rhetoric of the day, these defendants were referred to as the "New Haven Nine", a deliberate allusion to other cause-celebre defendants like the "Chicago Seven". The first trial was that of Lonnie McLucas, the only person who physically took part in the killing who refused to plead guilty. In fact, McLucas had confessed to shooting Rackley, but nonetheless chose to go to trial. Jury selection began in May 1970. The case and trial were already a national cause célèbre among critics of the Nixon administration, and especially among those hostile to the actions of the FBI. Under the Bureau's then-secret "Counter-Intelligence Program" (COINTELPRO), FBI director J. Edgar Hoover had ordered his agents to disrupt, discredit, or otherwise neutralize radical groups like the Panthers. Hostility between groups organizing political dissent and the Bureau was, by the time of the trials, at a fever pitch. Hostility from the left was also directed at the two Panthers cooperating with the prosecutors. Sams in particular was accused of being an informant, and lying to implicate Seale for personal benefit. In the days leading up to a rally on May Day 1970, thousands of supporters of the Panthers arrived in New Haven individually and in organized groups. They were housed and fed by community organizations and by sympathetic Yale students in their dormitory rooms. The Yale college dining halls provided basic meals for everyone. Protesters met daily en masse on the New Haven Green across the street from the Courthouse (and one hundred yards from Yale's main gate). On May Day there was a rally on the Green, featuring speakers including Jean Genet, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and John Froines (an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon). Teach-ins and other events were also held in the colleges themselves. Towards midnight on May 1, two bombs exploded in Yale's Ingalls Rink, where a concert was being held in conjunction with the protests.[4] Although the rink was damaged, no one was injured, and no culprit was identified.[4] Yale chaplain William Sloane Coffin stated, "All of us conspired to bring on this tragedy by law enforcement agencies by their illegal acts against the Panthers, and the rest of us by our immoral silence in front of these acts," while Yale President Kingman Brewster Jr. issued the statement, "I personally want to say that I'm appalled and ashamed that things should have come to such a pass that I am skeptical of the ability of a Black revolutionary to receive a fair trial anywhere in the U.S." Brewster's generally sympathetic tone enraged many of the university's older, more conservative alumni, heightening tensions within the school community. As tensions mounted, Yale officials sought to avoid deeper unrest and to deflect the real possibility of riots or violent student demonstrations. Sam Chauncey has been credited with winning tactical management on behalf of the administration to quell anxiety among law enforcement and New Haven's citizens, while Kurt Schmoke, a future Rhodes Scholar, mayor of Baltimore, MD and Dean of Howard University School of Law, has received kudos as undergraduate spokesman to the faculty during some of the protest's tensest moments. Ralph Dawson, a classmate of Schmoke's, figured prominently as moderator of the Black Student Alliance at Yale (BSAY). In the end, compromises between the administration and the students - and, primarily, urgent calls for nonviolence from Bobby Seale and the Black Panthers themselves - quashed the possibility of violence. While Yale (and many other colleges) went "on strike" from May Day until the end of the term, like most schools it was not actually "shut down". Classes were made "voluntarily optional" for the time and students were graded "Pass/Fail" for the work done up to then. Trial of McLucas Black Panther trial sketch...

Eva Tanguqy-A Strange Request, New York Evening World newspaper India ink and blue pencil on heavyweight paper 16-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (41.9 x 26.7 cm) (each, image) Signed lower righ...

Plein air watercolor of a panapen tree in Caguas, Puerto Rico. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...

A wonderful and charming cover concept as an attractive young women stares at a beautiful butterfly caught in the netting of her hat. Fabry executes the work with his stylised loos...

Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...

Original artwork by Daria Kusto. Acrylic on Wotercolor Paper. The magic flow reality... Shipping from Spain, safely and promptly.

Linda Stein, Profile Solid 383.060 - Signed Feminist LGBTQ+ Colorful Acrylic and Gouache on Paper Drawing Profile Solid 383.060 is from Linda Stein's Profiles series--drawings, coll...

Coming out of Sonny Assu's artist residency at the Institute of American Indian Arts, they have created a new body of work called the Santa Fe series. The artwork is filled with flui...

De Koepel (The Dome) at Voorburg – 01-11-18 When I go to teach at Studio Brugman, atVoorburg I often come across The Dome (De Koepel), situated in the middle of estate ‘Vreugd...

Marlot – 24-09-20 Marlot Cows And now for something completely different: cows in Marlot. I wanted to change the subject for once and do a drawing similar to the horses in my drawing Laren 30-04-20. I never have been an artist drawing and painting animals frequently but I thought I give it a shot and since I am in the mood after my rediscovery of colored pencils, there you have it. Cubistic Animals I always have loved cows...

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Bastet – 01-01-19 My Egyptian series is an addition to my ‘j’accuse’ painting ‘The Revelation of Bettie Page’. My New Year’s resolution for this year: I dare all alg...

Anthony Fry (British, 1927-2016) View Through a Window, 1984 Chalk on paper Sight: 18 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. Framed: 25 3/4 x 22 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. Provenance: Private New York Collection Purchased from the below gallery by Reader's Digest, 1984 Browse & Darby, London The Artist Anthony Fry was born on 6 June 1927 in Theydon Bois, Essex, to Dr Lewis Salisbury Fry (1898–1968) and Margaret Mary Fry (1898–1986). Dr Fry was a descendant of the Quaker founders of the Bristol-based chocolate business J.S. Fry & Sons. Fry attended The Downs School, where he was taught English by the poet W.H. Auden and painting by the artist Maurice Feild. He completed his secondary education at Bryanston where he was taught sculpture by Donald Potter and painting by Elizabeth Muntz. Fry went on to study painting at Edinburgh College of Art and Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts under William Coldstream, Victor Pasmore and Lawrence Gowing. In 1950 Fry won the Prix de Rome for his painting The Betrayal, and with the award a two-year scholarship at the British School at Rome. The school's Director of Fine Art Derek Hill...

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Jay Alan Babcock is a St. Louis-based graphic designer and painter. His work exhibits his interest in the visual language of Americana, including old ...

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...

Arthur Pina de Alba, Cuban-American (1943) Marilyn Edition #2 of 7 iPad drawing printed on museum-quality archival pigment art paper. Signed in pri...

A Vibrant, Colorful Modern Watercolor, "Garden in a City Park" by Noted Chicago Artist, Rudolph T. Pen. Painted in the 1960s, most likely depicting a city garden in Europe, Mexico o...

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...

The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...

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...

A remarkable piece by Brennan. Clean and thick lines made with ink and gouache, featuring a clown-like figure very different from the usual clowns existing for the kid's fun. The background complements the clown's attire. Christopher Mark Brennan...

Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...

Grażyna Rigall is a painter, illustrator, author of stage designs and music videos. - The artist is interested in the merging of the world of fauna and flora with the world of man, p...

This contemporary still life expressive painting, titled "Vitamins in a Bowl", is a vibrant and energetic work by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Part of her still-life series, this ...

Original charcoal drawing on paper by James Shipton My works are heavily influenced by the art work of Degas and Gustav Klimt. My desire is to capture the beauty of the human for...

Provencal Landscape by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) signed From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 8 x ...

Barraza, Lucas EASY BREEZY Pastels, 2023 . Signed and titled, verso. 12 x 9 inches. In excellent condition.

Title: Beach Scene Bathers Striped Tent Sunlit Shore and Figures Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 6.5 x 8....

Angela brings vibrant immediacy to her figurative paintings. She uses a depth of colour and bright outlines of her figures to emphasize shape and contours. In all her works Angela gi...

Plein air watercolor painted while under curfew in Caguas, Puerto Rico in March 2020. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity si...

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...

Study for an unidentified magazine cover. A figural work depicting one female and three male figures, the recumbent female seated in a palanquin litter chair, her male lover kissing...

Original pen & ink on paper signed "Peb" aka Pierre Bellocq (b 1926-) LR & dated June 1, 1955 depicting a fashionable Parisien lady at Longchamp Art Sz...

In this vibrant and expressive landscape "My lovely Provence in summer" painting, the artist employs bold, impasto brushstrokes to bring the scene to life. Energetic swirls of vivid ...

Mixed media, acrylic and ink on paper Nino Devdariani is a Georgian artist born in 1970 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. Her inspiration is the perception of positive and ne...

Rene Portocarrero “Figura Ornamentada” 1980 Mixed media on paper 16 x 14 in

French watercolor and ink painting of a nude female figure posing with geometric objects by Jean-Baptiste Grancher, circa 1950. Original art...

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Title: Seated Woman with Flowers Interior Scene Figurative Watercolour by Pierre Neveu Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W)...

Title: Autumn Trees Lakeside Reflections Riverside House Golden Foliage Landscape Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): 6.2...

Title: French Street Market Scene Fruit Stalls Vendors and Shoppers Urban Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): ...

Original oil pastel and gouache on archival paper attributed to the American artist, Leon Wall. Unsigned. Dated 1959. Condition is good. Presently unframed. Provenance: A Long Isla...

Signature: Published Vogue Italy Client Halston Double Signature Signed lower right Antonio Also signed Halston Graphic remarks were written in pencil by Halston. work is elegantly m...

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The image depicts an artistic composition featuring five figures captured in various dynamic and expressive poses. These figures are rendered in a sketch-like style, showcasing intri...

Mid Century Italian watercolour on paper of a tablescape, signed and dated (1956) bottom right. The artist is currently unknown. Presented under glass in original, period plain woo...

signed in orange along lower right of image Illustration for Women's World magazine, published October, 1937 Condition is good. 4.5 inch, unobtrusive vertical crease running from top down into center of image Maginel Wright Enright Barney was the sister of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the illustrator of several children''s books, including those of L. Frank Baum...

"Night People - Study #3" is an original mixed media painting and drawing on board by American Pop Art Deco artist, Giancarlo Impiglia (1940 - ). This work is a study for the paint...

This is a beautiful expressionist style drawing by Juanjo Saez. Juanjo's pictorial work is an exploration of color, texture, and movement, creating vibrant compositions that capture ...

A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Dancing Couple by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting an embracing couple engaged in the classic, romantic "Apache...

Tempera and watercolor realized by Gabriele Galantara in the early 20th Century. Not signed and in good condition.

Mixed media, acrylic and ink on paper Nino Devdariani is a Georgian artist born in 1970 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. Her inspiration is the perception of positive and ne...

Ruth Schloss: 1922-2013. Well, listed Israeli artist with Auction results recently over $200,000 for a painting. She was considered a social expresso artist whose family fled the Naz...

This abstract artwork captivates with its dynamic interplay of color and texture. Dominated by a cascade of blues and greens, the painting evokes a sense of fluidity and movement. Ea...

Color Addition This pastel drawing ‘Free Floating Blue Wave Nude – 10-02-21’ is based on a previous graphite pencil drawing ‘Roundism – 19-07-16’. In my art statement to...

Acrylic watercolor on paper mounted on wood panel Minako Asakura is a Japanese artist born in 1973 who lives works in Tokyo, Japan. As graphic designer art direct...

Original oil pastel on archival paper by the renowned New York artist, Mary Abbott. Signed lower right. Untitled. Circa 1970. Condition is very good. Presently unframed. Sheet size ...

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 Russian-French La dionée dite Gobe-mouches(Venus Flytrap) Signed "Erté" (lower right) Inscribed ---- (en verso) Gouache on paper Daring and mysterious, this original gouache from the creative mind of Erté features the sinuous figure of a woman wearing a unique ebony and sanguine body suit with a dramatic wing-like cape. Entitled La dionée dite Gobe-mouches or Venus Flytrap, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour and tongue-in-cheek artistry for which the artist's designs are so beloved. Inspired by the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire, this ensemble showcases Erté's sartorial interpretation of La Vampire from Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal. This elegant composition exudes the quintessential opulence and drama that only Erté, the oft-called "Father of Art Deco," could achieve. La dionée dite Gobe-mouches showcases the breadth of Erté's creativity and his design expertise. First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several specific poems to create original fashion sketches...

Light and airy pastel and ink still life of books and a candlestick by French artist Madeleine Scali (1911- 2000), circa 1960. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a...