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Omer Arbel
Located in New York, NY
product photography interwoven with preparatory drawings and ephemera, this book provides unique insight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
$90 / item
A Study for the Angel of Saint-Severin church in Paris, by Paul Flandrin
Located in PARIS, FR
to Paul's role in the compositional ideas, for which he produced several preparatory drawings, such
Category
1840s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Procession during Holy Week in Seville, Spain
Located in Stockholm, SE
during the artist’s stay in Spain between 1849–53. Preparatory drawing for a lithograph in Lady Louisa
Category
1850s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Émile GALLÉ, Ornamental Dish With A Monkey Climbing Among Flowers
By Émile Gallé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
d'Orsay holds a preparatory drawing.
Émile Gallé created another dish based on the same model, also
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
View of Piazza San Marco, a tempera signed by Giacomo Guardi (1764 - 1835)
Located in PARIS, FR
, engraved by Visentini (whose preparatory drawing is kept in the Correr Museum in Venice).
As in
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera
Modern British artist, Sven Berlin, part of the St. Ives group
donkey
drawing
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
displayed in his sculptures goes hand in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
British drawing by St. Ives artist Sven Berlin
Jacob
s sheep
, pencil on paper
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
displayed in his sculptures goes hand in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Modern British, 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin drawing of a Cockerell
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
displayed in his sculptures goes hand in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an
Category
20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen
Cornish, St. Ives artist Sven Berlin drawing
White bird
, pen and ink on paper
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an easiness of execution, his
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
La Chaise de Cuisine - Peintures - Galerie Louis Carre
By Maurice Estève
Located in New York, NY
: “I never use a sketch, I paint directly on the canvas, without a preparatory drawing. Each work is a
Category
1960s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Reclining Figures
By Otis Huband
Located in Dallas, TX
preparatory drawings for the paintings because I want the delight and surprise of discovery. I feed on my
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joyce Ann
By Otis Huband
Located in Dallas, TX
preparatory drawings for the paintings because I want the delight and surprise of discovery. I feed on my
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
BACCARAT, Pair of Vases with Japonist Decoration of Flowering Trees and Birds
By Baccarat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
.
A preparatory drawing kept in the glasshouse’ archives shows a vase whose Japanese-style decoration
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Two military studies, a preparatory red chalk drawing by Jean-Baptiste Pater
By Jean-Baptiste Pater
Located in PARIS, FR
spontaneity, is typical of the preparatory studies made by the painter to be used later in the composition of
Category
1720s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Chalk
Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Located in valatie, NY
with some 20 preparatory drawings and cartoon fragments. Featured are examples designed by Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
De Wit Flowers Still life Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Flemish Cupids Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
the position of the little angels. It could therefore be identified as a preparatory drawing for the
Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$14,811 Sale Price
20% Off
Holbeinesque Amethyst Diamond Enamel Natural Pearl and Gold Pendant, Circa 1865
Located in Firenze, IT
sumptuous jewels, but rather left a legacy of a series of preparatory drawings that demonstrate the study
Category
Antique 1860s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Dessin préparatoire
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Preparatory pencil and acrylic drawing on kraft paper measuring 133 x 77 cm for a ceramic fresco
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Pencil
Dessin préparatoire
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Preparatory pencil and acrylic drawing on kraft paper measuring 98 x 78 cm for a ceramic fresco
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Pencil
Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
views of Amsterdam. This drawing is a preparatory study for an engraving of the same subject now
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk, Ink
Academic Study for the Head of an Apostle or Saint
Located in Firenze, IT
drawing is a preparatory study for the head of an apostle or saint, likely intended for a large religious
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Carbon Pencil
$210 Sale Price
30% Off
Study for a Hunting Scene, a red chalk sketch attributed to Karel du Jardin
Located in PARIS, FR
also for its technique: a barely sketched red chalk drawing, probably preparatory to a work in ink wash
Category
1650s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk, Ink, Laid Paper
Vista with Acrylic Paint and Oil Pastel on Canvas, Painting by Luana Asiata
Located in Deddington, GB
she can visualise colour vibrations. Most of her drawings become preparatory drawings for painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Michael Dal Cerro, Form Follows Function, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Stepped Cubes, 2019, Linocut, Urban Landscape
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Metropolis in Symmetry, 2019, Linocut, Urban Landscape
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Entryway, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Triumph of the Grid, 2019, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Soviet Tower City, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern Art
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Interlinking Skyways, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, End of the Line, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern Art
Located in Darien, CT
observation, imagination, preparatory drawings and the printmaking process. An important aspect of this work
Category
2010s Op Art Landscape Prints
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Study for « The Chinese Masquerade » by Jean-Baptiste Pierre (1714 - 1789)
By Jean-Baptiste Pierre
Located in PARIS, FR
after his arrival. This drawing, probably a preparatory one, shows the full extent of his talent and is
Category
1730s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Sven Berlin, modern British,
Crazy horse
, watercolour and gouache
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
displayed in his sculptures goes hand in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Mid Century, modern British artist Sven Berlin, a strutting cockerel
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an easiness of execution, his
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Mid Century St. Ives artist Sven Berlin
A lover
s embrace
pen and ink on paper
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
displayed in his sculptures goes hand in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Modern British, 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin, Swan landing
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an easiness of execution, his
Category
20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
British 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin, Self Portrait, pen and ink
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
in hand with these beautiful preparatory line drawings. Exhibiting an easiness of execution, his
Category
20th Century Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
G A Rochegrosse (1859-1938) Study for the Exposition Internationale Paris 1900
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Paris, FR
this drawing as a preparatory study for the decoration of the Salle des fêtes (Ballroom) of the 1900
Category
1890s Symbolist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Carbon Pencil
Pierre Jules Mene French Bronze Sculpture of "Spanish Griffon Dog Seizing a Duck
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Salon in 1850. Preparatory drawings for this dog are retained in Mene's working papers (ill. 16, Poletti
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
KAWS Hand Signed Book Contemporary Street Art
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
selection of KAWS’s previously unpublished preparatory drawings as well as work spanning his entire career
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Archival Paper
Self-portrait - Original Etching on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1930
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
, perhaps it is a preparatory drawing or a sketch for an artwork.
This work has been realized by the
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Venture Out by Luana Asiata, Landscape painting, Abstract painting, Original art
Located in Deddington, GB
become preparatory drawings for painting either in oils or acrylics. Different objects, photos and words
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Hopper Drawing by and inscribed by Carter E Foster to Herbert Kasper, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
preparatory drawings and related works. This exhibition also features groundbreaking archival research into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Summer Bloom II, Original painting, Floral art, Abstract Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
sets a pace where she can visualise colour vibrations.
Most of her drawings become preparatory
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Summer Bloom I, Original painting, Floral art, Abstract Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
sets a pace where she can visualise colour vibrations.
Most of her drawings become preparatory
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Ocean Bliss, Original painting, Floral art, Abstract Painting, Pastel
Located in Deddington, GB
her drawings become preparatory drawings for painting either in oils or acrylics. Different objects
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Lucid III, Original painting, Floral art, Abstract Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
her drawings become preparatory drawings for painting either in oils or acrylics. Different objects
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
The Divine Feminine - Black and White Lithograph
Located in Pasadena, CA
artist. We offer it framed. The original preparatory drawing was probably done in black ink and pencil
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
$263 Sale Price
59% Off
Osea II by Luana Asiata, Landscape, Seascape, Abstract, Original Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
, rhythmically it sets a pace where she can visualise colour vibrations. Most of her drawings become preparatory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Christo
Jeanne-Claude, The Gates, Limited Signed Book
Original Fabric Square
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude, TASCHEN, Wolfgang Volz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fabric and features over 100 preparatory drawings and collages, as well as 900 important documents
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Wrapped Trees. Basel 1997–1998. Signed Book
Print
By Wolfgang Volz, TASCHEN, Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrapped Trees as well as the project’s realization story, from start to finish. It includes preparatory
Category
Late 20th Century Books
Materials
Fabric, Paper
19th Century View from the Spiers of the Duomo Painting Watercolor on Paper
Located in Milan, IT
strength and tonality to the color itself, give depth to the preparatory drawing, usually done in light
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Study for Ovid-Windfall
By Chris Ofili
Located in Toronto, Ontario
mixed media preparatory drawing for a 2011-2012 large-scale painting of the same name. The print and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Giclée
Dino Martens Large Glass Bowl
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Dronten, NL
designs were carefully rendered from preparatory drawings. To many of these he also attached poetic names
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Meadow, Original painting, Floral art, Abstract Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
where she can visualise colour vibrations.
Most of her drawings become preparatory drawings for
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Exceptional Baccarat Chandelier and Its Ten Wall-Lights, France, Circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
: This preparatory drawing probably served as a model for the chandelier presented here. Indeed, Baccarat
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
"La Danse à la Campagne", 2nd plate by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Hinsdale, IL
not the painting itself but one of the preparatory drawings for it, representing Suzanne Valadon and
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
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