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Figures in a River Landscape - British Old Master figurative art oil painting
By Richard Wilson
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British 18th century Old Master capriccio oil painting is attributed to circle of noted
Category

1750s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wiliam Wiehe Collins - "That s Me!" - Victorian British Watercolour
Located in London, GB
of British Artist, Royal Institution, Fine Art Society and elsewhere. He travelled widely in Europe
Category

Early 1900s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Symbolist mural design by British artist Hector Whistler
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Hector Whistler (British, 1905 – 1978) A symbolist mural design Mixed media on paper 20 x 17.3/8 in
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

John William North - 19th Century British Watercolour - Courtship
Located in London, GB
JOHN WILLIAM NORTH, ARA, RWS (1842-1924) Courtship - Bicknoller, Somerset Signed with initials l.r.: JWN Watercolour Framed 17.5 by 13.5 cm., 7 by 5 ¼ in. (frame size 36.5 by 30.5...
Category

1870s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Stanley Spencer drawing Hilda naming butterflies , 20th Century British
By Stanley Spencer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sir Stanley Spencer (British, 1891–1959) Hilda Naming Butterflies Pencil on paper 15 3/8 x 10 3/8
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

The Sportsmen - Early 20th Century British illustration
Located in London, GB
STEPHEN BAGHOT DE LA BERE (1877-1927) The Sportsmen Signed Watercolour and pencil Framed 36 by 30.5 cm., 14 ¼ by 12 in. (frame size 48.5 by 43 cm., 19 by 17 in.) Baghot de la Ber...
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1890s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Lord Frederick Leighton drawing, British pre-Raphaelite, original
By Frederic Leighton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
." His paintings represented Britain at the great 1900 Paris Exhibition. Leighton was knighted at
Category

19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Frank Dobson - Nude with Blue - 20th Century British Drawing
By Frank Dobson
Located in London, GB
. His early paintings were much influenced by Roger Fry’s Post-Impressionist exhibitions. His first
Category

1920s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil, Paper

Infighting, Ink Sketch, 20th Century British Artist, Framed
By Samuel Rabin
Located in London, GB
include the British Museum, the Government Art Collection and the Musée National du Sport in Paris
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Framed 20th Century Watercolour, Boats in a British Harbour
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour painting depicting sailing boats moored in a British harbour at low tide. Well
Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

British expressive, mid century gouache Covering sorrow by Basil Town
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) Covering sorrow Ink on paper 7 x 11.3/4 in. (17.8 x 29.5
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

British expressive, mid century watercolour A classical allegory Basil Town
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) A classical allegory Pen and ink 6.3/4 x 9.1/4 in. (17.2 x
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

British expressive, mid century watercolour The Deposition by Basil Town
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) The Deposition Gouache on paper 9.1/2 x 6.1/8 in. (24.2 x
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

1950s British Fashion illustration by Eve Sheldon-Williams
Located in London, GB
the Italian Riviera from 1926 to 1930. After finished her education in England she studied painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Cute Children s Book Illustration British Female Illustrator - Teddy Bears
Located in Miami, FL
A British Female Illustrator paints a warm and fuzzy scene from a child's imagination, with ducks
Category

1920s Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

James Joshua Guthrie - The Sower, Early 20th Century British Watercolour
Located in London, GB
studied part-time at Heatherley’s School of Fine Art and at the British Museum Students’ Group. He became
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Early 1900s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Study for Battledore Shuttlecock - British Aesthetic Movement drawing
By Albert Joseph Moore
Located in London, GB
many public and major private collections. The two paintings, Battledore and Shuttlecock, were
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1870s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Study of a Saint, British, 20th Century artist Hans Feibusch, green
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
naturalised British citizen, was one of the most important muralists working in post-war Britain. Trained in
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British
By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
chance to buy an original work by one of Britain's most distinguished artists of the 20th Century
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British
By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
chance to buy an original work by one of Britain's most distinguished artists of the 20th Century
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Watercolor On Paper "Hauptmarkt Trier" British Romantic Artist Signed Dated 1886
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
). Hodson realized that he preferred the creativity of watercolor painting to that of printing and worked as
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1880s Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Woman at Rest, Signed Charcoal Sketch, 20th Century British
By James Stroudley
Located in London, GB
decorative cycles by a Rome Scholar of the period. From 1934, he exhibited at the Royal Society of British
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Stanley Spencer drawing Clasped hands from estate of the artist, British
By Stanley Spencer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Stanley Spencer (British, 1891 – 1959) Clasped hands Not signed Pencil on paper 16.3/4 x 11.3/8 in
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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

British 20th Century watercolour on paper Adam and Eve
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Derrick Latimer Sayer (British, 1917 – 1992) Adam and Eve Ink and watercolour/ gouache on paper
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Stanley Spencer drawing Standing boy from estate of the artist, British
By Stanley Spencer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Stanley Spencer (British, 1891 – 1959) Standing Boy Pencil on paper 20.1/4 x 9.3/4 in. (51.5 x 25
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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

The Nativity, British, 20th Century artist Hans Feibusch, pencil, gouache, paper
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
naturalised British citizen, was one of the most important muralists working in post-war Britain. Trained in
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Pencil

Claud Lovat Fraser - 1918 British Fan Shaped watercolour - Fete Galante
Located in London, GB
one of few British officers to survive the battle of Loos (September 25-October 8, 1915) and in
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Early 20th Century Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

British expressive, mid century gouache A biblical allegory by Basil Town
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) A biblical allegory Black and white gouache on paper 7.1/4
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Charles Pulsford ARSA Monochrome Landscape watercolour Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
To see our other Mid Century and Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wax Crayon, Watercolor

Charles Pulsford ARSA Abstract Landscape watercolour Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
To see our other Mid Century and Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Wax Crayon

The Gathering, Train Station Pastel, British Mid 20th Century
By Peter Gardner
Located in London, GB
moved to Dorset, where he is still painting today.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Graphite

“Study for Neobule, 1894” Neoclassical Chalk Drawing British Signed 19th Century
By Edward John Poynter
Located in Yardley, PA
study by Sir Edward John Poynter (1836–1919) serves as a preparatory drawing for his painting of Neobule
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1890s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

William Heath Robinson original drawing, British early 20th Century
By William Heath Robinson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Heath Robinson (British, 1872 - 1944) 'Boring The First Tunnel With An Early Type Of Rotary
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Russell Flint watercolour of skiing near St. Moritz, British, 20th Century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sir William Russell Flint (British, 1880 – 1969) Winter sports in the Engadine, possibly St. Moritz
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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

20th Century British Theatre Costume Design by John Dronsfield
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Boy with Whip and Top Signed l.r.: Dronsfield Watercolour Unframed 40 by 33 cm., 15 ¾ by 13 in. (mount size 59.5 by 51 cm., 23 ½ by 20 in.) John Marsd...
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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

20th Century British Theatre Costume Design by John Dronsfield
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Costume Design Signed l.l.: Dronsfield Watercolour and pencil Unframed 42 by 34 cm., 16 ½ by 13 ½ in. (mount size 61.5 by 53 cm., 24 ¼ by 21 in.) John...
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Albert Rutherston - British early 20th Century pen and ink illustration
Located in London, GB
Emily Hesslein, both accumulated major modern British and French art collections and his nephew Sir John
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cave people, British
By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
chance to buy an original work by one of Britain's most distinguished artists of the 20th Century
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a cavewoman, British
By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
chance to buy an original work by one of Britain's most distinguished artists of the 20th Century
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman, British
By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
chance to buy an original work by one of Britain's most distinguished artists of the 20th Century
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Charles Mahoney - Self Portrait, Modern British watercolour and ink drawing
Located in London, GB
those for Morley College, the Festival of Britain and Campion Hall, Oxford.
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Contemporary Surreal Cartoon Pen Ink Drawing on Canvas by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
British Artist. A rainbow of colours emerges from the earth, as man reaches forward. Symbolic visionary
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Permanent Marker, Felt Pen, Acrylic, Canvas

Sir William Blake Richmond - An Angel - 19th Century British Drawing
By Sir William Blake Richmond
Located in London, GB
and Giovanni Costa and became a devotee of plein air landscape painting. He was also a designer of
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Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

British expressive, mid century pen and ink Washer Women by Basil Town
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) Washer woman Pen and ink 8 x 6 in. (20 x 15 cm.) Norman
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

British expressive, mid century watercolour The flight to Egypt by Basil Town
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) The flight to Egypt Gouache on paper 7.1/4 x 5.1/8 in
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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Pre-Raphaelite, early 19th Century drawing by the British artist Lord Leighton
By Frederic Leighton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Lord Frederick Leighton (British, 1830-1896) A Medieval Allegory Not signed pencil on paper the
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19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Harry Attwood - 1930s British Design for a Mural - The Resurrection
Located in London, GB
HARRY CARLETON ATTWOOD (1907-1985) Resurrection – Mural Design for Eltham Hall Signed with initials, dated and inscribed l.c.: Designs for Eltham Hall / 17/4/36 / HCA Watercolour ...
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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

British, early 20th Century oriental scene by female artist Katie Blackmore
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Katie Blackmore (British, 1890 – 1957) Oriental fantasy Ink and gouache on paper Signed ‘K
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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Charles Pulsford ARSA Abstract Harbour watercolour Modern British Art Scottish
Located in London, GB
To see our other Mid Century Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

British Comedy Duo and Mellifluos Singers, Bud Flanagan Chesney Allen
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Wachsteter (1911-2004), of British Comedy Duo and Mellifluos Singers Bud Flanagan & Chesney Allen, who toured
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1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

A Frost, Bristol Savages CT, 20th Century Signed British Watercolour
Located in London, GB
exhibition of paintings was held at the premises of George Nichols & Co., an auctioneer in Broad Street
Category

1930s English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Orpheus - Late 20th Century British watercolour by Robert O Rorke
Located in London, GB
ROBERT O’RORKE (Born 1945) Orpheus Signed and dated l.r.: Rbt O’Rorke ’93; signed, dated 1993 and inscribed The Dance No.3 on a label attached to the backboard Watercolour on grey ...
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1990s Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

1968 gouache by British artist Hans Feibush The beauty of youth
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very magnificent work by 20th Century British artist Hans Feibusch of a boy looking out over a
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

The Pipe s of Pan - British Watercolour by Hubert von Herkomer
By Sir Hubert Von Herkomer R.A. RWS.
Located in London, GB
becoming a highly successful painting of social realism, portraits, landscapes and historical subjects
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1870s Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Max Beerbohm, 19th Century British caricature of Mr Harry Nichols
By Max Beerbohm
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Max Beerbohm (British, 1872 – 1956) Mr Harry Nicholls (In a life of pleasure), 1893 Signed ‘MAX
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Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

John Dronsfield - Mid 20th Century British Theatre Costume Design watercolour
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Costume Design Watercolour and pen and ink Unframed, in mount only 34 by 24 cm., 13 1/2 by 9 ½ in. (mount size 47.5 by 37 cm., 18 3/4 by 14 1/2 in.) J...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

A Triptych: The Olympic Games, Modern British Drawing, Ancient Greek, Nude
By James Stroudley
Located in London, GB
, Vice President of Warner Bros Records Sotheby's 'Modern British and Irish Art,' London, 19 May 2004
Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

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British Figurative Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of british figurative paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Art Deco versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. British figurative paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Tobias Harrison, Angela Wakefield, Peter Kuhfeld, Steven Spurrier and Sue Macartney Snape produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are British Figurative Paintings?

British figurative paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,062, while the lowest priced sells for $102 and the highest can go for as much as $197,361.
Questions About British Figurative Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The British artist famous for his spot paintings is Damien Hirst. He began producing these pieces in the 1980s. One example, the 2005 painting Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, is striking for its machinelike uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius. Hirst is the most prominent of the Young British Artists, or YBAs, who began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories in the 1980s. Hirst is known for his use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.