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Honor Frasier and Arthur Elgort in British Vogue, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Honor Frasier and Arthur Elgort Scotland, British Vogue by Arthur Elgort. All prints are limited
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Modern British, 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin drawing of a Cockerell
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Cock Black felt pen on paper Inscribed with title (lower left
Category

20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen

20th Century British drawing of a Girl Reading by Carolyn Sergeant
By Carolyn Sergeant
Located in London, GB
Wimbledon School of Art (1955-59) and at the Royal Academy Schools (1959-62) where she was a Silver
Category

1960s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Waterloo Crescent, Dover - 20th Century British chalk drawing by John Sergeant
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
14 ¾ in. (mount size 38 by 52.5 cm., 15 by 20 ¾ in.) Sergeant was born in London, the son of a
Category

1970s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

British 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin, Self Portrait, pen and ink
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Self-portrait Pen and ink 14.1/2 x 14.1/2 in. (36.7 x 36.7 cm
Category

20th Century Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Modern British 20th century still life of a kitchen interior with Milk Jug etc
Located in Woodbury, CT
Andrew Davis is a contemporary painter living and working in the Uk. Inspired by his home and surrounding area Andrew paints with a fresh energetic style, which gives his paintings a...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Modern British Oil Painting Nude Model Art Class Studio Atelier Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Art Class by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, framed framed: 19.5
Category

20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Finely Detailed British Watercolor Topographical Landscape Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Walker depicts a lush and verdant landscape, possibly representing a typical British countryside scene
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Figures Painting in an Art Class with Easels and Brushes British Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Art Class Signed By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper on board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

British 20th century White and Pink Roses on a table in an interior still life
Located in Woodbury, CT
Andrew Davis is a contemporary painter living and working in the Uk. Inspired by his home and surrounding area Andrew paints with a fresh energetic style, which gives his paintings a...
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Study for a Fallen Statue, Aston Hall, 20th Century British drawing by Hickman
By Neville Hickman
Located in London, GB
cm., 13 ½ by 11 in.) Aston Hall is a magnificent seventeenth century red-brick mansion situated in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Adrian Heath Modern British Art Abstract Study I watercolour painting
By Adrian Heath
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Circus Colourful Scene Sketches British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Circus Scenes by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) signed oil crayon drawings on artist paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon

British Abstract Painting
By John Chambers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
John Chambers (British, 1934-2015) Superb original painting by the British abstract artist, John
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Winter Mountain Landscape Oil Painting - Vintage British Art in a Gold Frame
Located in Preston, GB
Winter Mountain Snow Landscape Oil Painting - Vintage British Art in a Gold Frame Art measures 20
Category

20th Century Land Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

An oblong design featuring ivy in blossom by British early 20th Century artist
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edward Ridley (British, 1883-1946) An oblong design featuring ivy in blossom Gouache 10.5/8 x 4.3
Category

20th Century Pre-Raphaelite Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Allen Jones, Catwalk Fragment - 1998, Etching, British Pop Art, Signed Print
By Allen Jones
Located in Hamburg, DE
Allen Jones (English, b. 1937) Catwalk Fragment, 1998 Medium: Etching on paper Dimensions: 53.5 × 38 cm (21 1/10 × 15 in) Edition of 150: Hand-signed and numbered Condition: Excellent
Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

New Vision 2 - British Canadian art 60 s Abstract Expressionist oil painting
By William John Bertram Newcombe
Located in Hagley, England
An original large abstract oil on canvas by British Canadian artist William John Bertram Newcombe
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

A squared design featuring ivy in blossom, blue green early 20th century British
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edward Ridley (British, 1883-1946) A squared design featuring ivy in blossom Gouache 9 x 9 in
Category

Early 20th Century Pre-Raphaelite Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

British Sporting Art Huntsman and Hounds in Landscape, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Reginald Llewellyn Harvey (1888-1973), signed Title: Setting out for a hunt, mounted huntsman with hounds in a landscape. Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, fr...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

St Stephen s Church, Hampstead oil painting by Ken Howard Modern British Art
By Ken Howard
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on
Category

Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Julian Trevelyan Cretan Windmills Oil on Canvas Modern British Art - Crete
By Julian Trevelyan
Located in London, GB
Julian Trevelyan Cretan Windmills (1964) Oil on Canvas 61 x 77 cm The windmills Trevelyan saw in Crete proved a great inspiration for him. Here, they dominate the shoreline, with pe...
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Modern British The Flicks by British German illustrator Kapp
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edmond Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) The Flicks Ink on paper Signed and inscribed ‘Kapp The
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Abstract in White Mid-Century Gouache Painting Clifford Ellis Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
. Born in Bognor in Sussex and trained at St Martin’s School of Art and Regent Street Polytechnic, Ellis
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

British mid century painting of children playing in a winter playground
By Jane Taylor
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jane Taylor (British, fl. 1948 – 1974) Winter games Body colour on paper Signed ‘Jane Taylor
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper

The Tower of London - British 20 s art nocturne city landscape oil painting
By William Dacres Adams
Located in Hagley, England
A really lovely oil on canvas painting by noted British artist William Dacres Adams. It was painted
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Finely Detailed British Watercolor Topographical of National Park
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
representation of British topographical art, showcasing the diverse and fascinating landscapes of the region
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Colourful and Bright Village Street British Modernist Pastel Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel on brown artist tracing paper , unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Bright and Colourful Valley Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel sketch on brown artist tracing paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Nude - 20th Century British chalk drawing of a Female Nude by Frank Dobson RA
By Frank Dobson
Located in London, GB
., 14 by 10 in. (frame size 62 by 51 cm., 24 ½ by 20 in.) Provenance: Collection of Peter Ward-Jackson
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

The Watchers, Pen and Ink Drawing, 20th Century British School, Signed 1990
By Peter Gardner
Located in London, GB
the Hammersmith School of Art between 1935 and 1938, before serving in Italy and in the European
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Seated Woman - British 50 s Female Gaze art portrait oil painting black woman
By Constance Anne Parker
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British oil painting is by well respected and much sought after female artist Constance
Category

20th Century Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Quiet Village Churchyard at Dusk British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Church Courtyard by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on artist paper, unframed size: 5
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Modernist Oil Painting Church Yard Gardens Cloudy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Churchyard Gardens by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on artist paper, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pool of London Ron Whittenbury Modern British Art Oil Painting Thames Shipping
Located in London, GB
Roy M Whittenbury (fl. 1920-1955) The Pool of London 29x39.5cm Oil on canvasboard A British artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Figures Gathered In Village Woodland British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures Gathered In Woodland signed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on card
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Behind Quiet Village Churchyard British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Church Courtyard by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on artist paper, unframed size: 5
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Modern British Listeners by British German illustrator Kapp, 1959
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edmond Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) Listeners Inkpen Signed, inscribed and date ‘Listeners
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Julian Trevelyan: Spinnakers sailing boats Modern British Art print
By Julian Trevelyan
Located in London, GB
We have seven of Julian Trevelyan's prints, and oil paintings by him - and other Modern British
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Figures Walking Towards The White Cottage British Modernist Pastel Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel on brown artist tracing paper , unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Horse In The River Valley Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel sketch on brown artist tracing paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Chestnut Horse Standing in English Landscape Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horse in a Landscape by Henry Percy (British, first half 20th century) signed oil on board
Category

20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Blue - British 20thC art oil painting living room interior
By Harry Rutherford
Located in Hagley, England
. This is a fine painting by a British listed artist and an excellent example of an early 20th century
Category

20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Standing Nude - British 1946 exhibited art female portrait - Royal Academician
By Christopher Sanders
Located in Hagley, England
Modern British nude drawing by an artist who exhibited hundreds of times at The Royal Academy. A very
Category

20th Century Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Green Forest Trees In Valleys Landscape British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Green Valleys by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on artist paper , unframed painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Village Track In The Colourful Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel sketch on brown artist tracing paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Pencil

Colourful and Bright Chateau Valley Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel sketch on brown artist tracing paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Pencil

Purple Bell Tower In Village British Modernist Pastel Painting Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel and pencil sketch on brown artist tracing
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Pencil

John Sergeant - 20th Century British Portrait Drawing of a Girl in a Hat
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
Canterbury College of Art from 1954-57, during which period he met John Ward, who was to become a lifelong
Category

1960s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Figure Walking Through The Church Gardens British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figure Walking Through Churchyard by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on thin card
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tall Buildings In Grey Sky Landscape British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Grey Sky Landscape signed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on thin card
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Couple Strolling Along The Village Path British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Couple Strolling by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on artist paper, unframed size
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Midnight Street Scene with Terraced Houses British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Midnight Street signed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on artist card
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Olive Groves Under Moonlight Garden Fencing British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moonlight by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on card stuck on artist paper, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Death and the Maiden, 1987 - Monochrome Graphic Etching Print, Black and White
By Michael Vaughan (British)
Located in Kingsclere, GB
classes at the Ruskin School of Art. He continued with his art practice, studying at the RA and at Morley
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Abstract, British, Three Circles, Black on white by David Andrew, mid Century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very stylish mid 20th Century assemblage work by Cornish St.Ives artist David Andrew 'Three
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood

Ciros Life - British 50 s art male portrait oil painting London theatre West End
By Laurence Henry Irving
Located in Hagley, England
size 20 inches by 16 inches. In good condition. Housed in a hand coloured and designed frame, 24 by 20
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.