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Sketch of the Well
By Frank Anderson
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Frank Anderson's "Sketch of the Well" is a delicate and evocative drawing rendered in graphite on
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Cow Side Profile and Face Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
A Sketch of Derwentwater
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
Estate stamp on verso; on stretcher bar: SEP 9th 1855
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 19th century Pen and Ink River landscape with boat from a sketch folder
By Emile Cagniart
Located in Woodbury, CT
Interesting and well-drawn French late 19th-century River landscape with boat sketch, in pen and
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
French 19th century Pen and Ink landscape, town and church from a sketch folder
By Emile Cagniart
Located in Woodbury, CT
Interesting and well-drawn French late 19th-century landscape sketch, in pen and ink and sepia
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Sketch for Conquest (Honfoglalás) - Drawing Hungarian Art Honfoglalás
By Mihály Munkácsy
Located in London, GB
stamp signed at the lower right corner. The verso bears another ink sketch in preparation for the same
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Architecture Sketches Study Drawing, Romane Church in France by Maurice Lambert
Located in Atlanta, GA
architectural study was created as part of a church renovation project in a suburb of Paris. The sketches focus
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
time. Many of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Standing
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on off
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Seated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Seated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
own spare time. Many of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Leaning
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
time. Many of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, Seated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of American artist William Edward Norton
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Seated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of American
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Kneeling
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Seated
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Seated
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Sketch for Tramp at Night - Drawing Hungarian Art 1873
By Mihály Munkácsy
Located in London, GB
. Munkácsy" in the lower left corner.
The verso bears the pencil sketch titled "Seated Man", inscribed in
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Standing
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Standing
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Standing
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on off
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Leaning
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
time. Many of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Seated
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Seated
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
own spare time. Many of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Kneeling
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Antique French Impressionist Oil Sketch Study of Kitchen Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Kitchen Interior
French Impressionist: late 19th century/ early 20th century
signed with
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$317 Sale Price
20% Off
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Forward Pose
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Forward Facing
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, in Profile
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of American artist
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Standing Facing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Back View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
time. Many of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, Back View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of American artist William Edward Norton
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of A Bull Lying Down
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Farmers Harvesting the Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
Sketch for a Portrait - Original Ink Drawgin by Alexandre Dumont - Late 1800
By Augustin-Alexandre Dumont
Located in Roma, IT
A Portrait is an original drawing realized during the XIX century by Alexandre Dumont.
The artwork
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Back View
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
time. Many of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Forward Pose
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of American artist William Edward Norton
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, in Profile
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Standing Facing
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, Back View
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of American artist William Edward Norton
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Reclining Female Nude
Double Sided
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Rear View Seated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sketch for Christ before Pilate (III) - Hungarian Christ before Pilate
By Mihály Munkácsy
Located in London, GB
This is an original pencil drawing by Mihaly von Munkácsy.
It was made in preparation for the oil painting "Christ Before Pilate" from 1881.
The work is hand signed in pencil at the...
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
British Chalk Pencil Sketches of Four Sheep In Different Positions
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Small White Sheep Lying Down
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Horse Tacked Up From Behind
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketches of Cows and Calfs in Field
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Sheep Munching The Grass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Cows Resting In the Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Shepherd Sheering His Flock
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
a British artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Horse Munching On Grass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Sketch of A Young Horse with White Markings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
Horse Pulling the Heavy Loaded Wooden Kart British Chalk Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Reclining Female Nude (double sided)
By Henry George Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
of his landscapes were produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Seated
with Additional Image
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
produced in the last twenty years of the 19th century, when he was greatly influenced by the work of
Category
Late 19th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sketch for Christ before Pilate (XVI) - Drawing Hungarian Christ before Pilate
By Mihály Munkácsy
Located in London, GB
This is an original pencil drawing by Mihaly von Munkácsy.
It was made in preparation for the oil painting "Christ Before Pilate" from 1881.
The work is hand signed in pencil at the...
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
British Chalk Pencil Sketch Of A Cow
s Body With White Features
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Bull Resting On The Ground
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Small Sheep Laying in the Grass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist active from the late 19th century until his death in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
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Find a variety of 19th century sketches available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Modern and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the 19th century sketches on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, beige, orange and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Henry George Moon, Emile Cagniart, Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner, Jacques-Eugene Feyen and George Goodwin Kilburne are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in pencil, graphite and ink.
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Prices for pieces in our collection of 19th century sketches start at $179 and top out at $195,000 with the average selling for $970.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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