19th Century Original Drawings

An assortment of 19th century original drawings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Modern, Old Masters or Contemporary versions of these works for sale today — there are 186 Modern, 15 Old Masters, 6 Impressionist, 1 Abstract and 1 Contemporary examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the 19th century original drawings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, brown, gray and orange. Michela De Vito, Gabriele Galantara, Henry Somm, Tony Johannot and Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in pencil, paint and watercolour, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small 19th century original drawings measuring 2.09 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 34 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.

Prices for pieces in our collection of 19th century original drawings start at $146 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $462.

Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and watercolor paintings to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.

Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art. The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.

When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.

When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy. On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and watercolor paintings and find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.