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Drawings For Sale
French Noble portrait Graphite drawing with carved gilded wood frame
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding French Noble portrait with carved frame, graphite drawing, ff. XIX, pp. XX
Technical data
Drawing on paper
Title of the work: Untitled
Author: anonymous
Portrait paintin...
Category
1940s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Wood
$798 Sale Price
20% Off
Bazooka Joe Stuning Acrylic on Paper Drawing
Located in New York, NY
This acrylic on paper artwork by Israeli artist Bazooka Joe is a striking piece that blends surrealism, street art aesthetics, and underground comic influences. The composition featu...
Category
2010s Israeli Post-Modern Drawings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Pencil Sketch of Figure on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Pencil Sketch of Figure on Paper
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$500 Sale Price
32% Off
Oil on Canvas of Millbrook by Peter Williams
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas Of Millbrook, New York by Peter Williams from the 20th Century:
Measures: 24" x 18"
New Zealand-born artist Peter Williams was a familiar figure in the paddocks painting on location at racetracks and other venues around the world. His passion was equestrian art, antique cars, and various picturesque locations around the world.
Peter Williams has had over 40 solo exhibitions and his art has been collected by Queen Elizabeth II, Ogden Mills and others. His art is found among the permanent exhibitions at Churchill Downs...
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Blue and White Neoclassical Mythological Figure Drawing
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white neoclassical mythological figure drawing. Beautiful contemporary ensemble piece consisting of a hand drawn neoclassical goblet with a male and anthemion bordered rim w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Portrait of a Young Man in Charcoal
Located in Kent, Dover
An English portrait of a young man in charcoal on parchment, framed in walnut. Dated and signed 1969.
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Original Drawing of Nude Male
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic vintage Boho original pencil drawing. A chic composition of a nude male. Beautifully framed. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing on Paper, Reclining Nude Woman, Signed Odilon Roche.
By Odilon Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper, reclining nude woman, signed Odilon Roche.
Unframed drawing on paper by Odilon Roche, 8 September 1935, coloured pencil on paper of a reclining nude woman, Art Dec...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Bernard Boutet de Monvel, Framed Drawing Made Crossing Sarhara, France, c. 1922
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
1970s Spanish Impressionist Water Colour Orientalist Painting by J. Benjamín
Located in Marbella, ES
Unique 1970s Spanish impressionist water colour Orientalist painting signed J. Benjamín, with wooden frame
Interior measurements: 14 x 21cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Drawings
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Red Chalk Drawing
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary red chalk drawing Mid-century drawing in terracotta chalk lines in the manner of Twombly in contemporary mat and wood frame. United Stat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Figure Study in Red Chalk – After Rubens
Located in Worcester, GB
Figure Study in Red Chalk – After Rubens
Mid to Late 20th Century, Continental School
A finely executed red chalk figure study depicting a muscular male nude in dynamic pose, inspir...
Category
Late 20th Century European Drawings
Materials
Paper
$363 / item
Genevieve Claisse, Untitled Geometric Composition, circa 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Genevieve Claisse - Untitled geometric composition - circa 1970
Ink on arches paper
Measures: 56 x 75cm
Unique original work
Hand signed.
Category
1970s European Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pen
Ink Drawing of a Woman with a Floral Bouquet
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning Midcentury pen
ink drawing of a dark haired woman with a floral bouquet, dressed in black
restored in its original black frame.
A striking image by an unknown a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Drawings
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
$906 Sale Price
30% Off
Double-Sided Drawing by Baldassare Franceschini, Called Il Volterrano
By Baldassare Franceschini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Double-sided Drawing:
Studies of a Man Holding a Horn
Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist, and study for an Ecce Homo
Black chalk on buff paper
14 3/4″ high x 10 3/8″ wi...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three original pencil sketches.
Discover Uniqueness:
These artworks are not just sketches; they are artistic masterpieces, hand-drawn and personally signed by Jan Kristofori. Each sketch tells the story of the artist and captures the picturesque beauty of Swiss mountain villages.
Masterful Craftsmanship:
Jan Kristofori's unparalleled craftsmanship is expressed in every fine line. His talent for capturing the captivating landscape of the Prato and Tessin regions creates a connection between art and nature.
A Touch of Swiss Flair:
The artist's sources of inspiration extended across the snow-capped peaks and picturesque villages of Switzerland. These sketches not only reflect his art but also the atmosphere and charm of the Swiss mountain landscape.
A Piece of History in Your Hands:
Each sketch is not just an artwork but a piece of history. With 110 auctions on public platforms, Jan Kristofori has left a lasting impression. Now, you have the opportunity to own a part of this heritage.
Enrich Your Collection:
Enhance your home or office with these unique artworks. The versatility of these sketches allows you to showcase them individually or as a harmonious trio, bringing a touch of elegance to your spaces.
More Motives Available Upon Request:
Discover an even wider range of Jan Kristofori's artistry. If you desire more sketches or specific motives, simply get in touch with us. We have an extensive collection that goes beyond what's showcased here.
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Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Portraits Pair Danish 19th Century, Denmark Mahogany Frame
Located in New York, NY
Portraits pair Danish early 19th century, Denmark mahogany Frame. A pair of portraits of Queen Frederikke and King Christian VIII. In original mahogany frames.
Category
19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Eight 19 Century Neoclassical English Engravings by Richard Dagley
By Richard Dagley
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight English engravings of classical subjects titled: Bacchus Reeling; Apollo & Marsyas; Egyptian Symbols; Cupid Embracing Psyche; Mercury; D...
Category
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Materials
Parchment Paper
Watercolour on Paper by Evelyne Luez, 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez depicting a village landscape with its turret, 1960-1970.
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez depicting a village landscape with its turret, 19...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Warren Fischer Abstract Pastel Drawing on Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Warren Fischer Abstract Pastel Drawing on Paper
Offered for sale is a 1990s Warren Fischer abstract pastel drawing on paper with bold colors and great movement. The work is from t...
Category
1990s American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Untitled Drawing by Andrew Verster
Located in Pasadena, TX
Andrew Verster is a South African artist. He studied design at the Camberwell School of Art. He furthered his studies at Reading Univ. He is the most prominent artist to emerge from ...
Category
1980s South African Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Jennifer Printz "Quietus I" Prints, Graphite and Inks on Antique Paper, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Jennifer Printz "Quietus" series of four prints blends photography, graphite, and Epson Ultrachrome inks on antique papers. The work is matted and framed in wood,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Jennifer Printz "Quietus" Prints, Graphite and Inks on Antique Paper, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Jennifer Printz "Quietus I and II" series of four prints blends photography, graphite, and Epson Ultrachrome inks on antique papers. The work is matted and framed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Jennifer Printz "Quietus I" Prints, Graphite and Inks on Antique Paper, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Jennifer Printz "Quietus I" series of four prints blends photography, graphite, and Epson Ultrachrome inks on antique papers. The work is matted and framed in woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Drawing on Paper in Ink, the Battle, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper in ink, the battle, 20th century.
Drawing on ink paper depicting a battle in black and white, 20th century, unsigned.
H: 44.5cm, W: 64.5cm, D: 0.2cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nude #6 Drawing by Jerry O
Day
By Jerry O
Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gracious nude of a woman drawn with ink on craft paper. It is signed by the artist. The artwork sits in a simple black stained wood frame.
Jerry O'Day is also known as Geraldine Heib. Born in Oakland, CA on June 17, 1912, Geraldine Heib assumed the name Jerry O'Day at an early age. She grew up in Washington and studied in Seattle at the Cornish School of Fine Arts. Upon moving to the San Francisco Bay area in 1938, she further studied with Bufano as a muralist for two years. She wed sculptor David Lemon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$224 Sale Price
30% Off
Bazooka Joe Striking Acrylic on Paper Drawing
Located in New York, NY
This acrylic painting on paper by the Israeli artist Bazooka Joe is a striking, surreal composition that merges pop culture, symbolism, and psychedelic aesthetics. The scene unfolds against a vivid green background, with figures and objects outlined in stark black, creating a bold contrast.
The central figures appear to be a pair of fantastical, almost punk-inspired characters. The one on the left has exaggerated facial features, black star-like face paint reminiscent of KISS band members, and an elaborate black headdress with a polka-dotted bow. Their outfit combines patterns, spikes, and surreal bodily distortions, including tentacle-like appendages emerging from the arms. The figure on the right sports a yellow headpiece...
Category
2010s Israeli Post-Modern Drawings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Painting "Ritratto a un solo tratto" by Enzio Wenk, 2001
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Marker on paper.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Drawings
Materials
Paper
Jerry O
Day Nude Drawing #1
By Jerry O
Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mild, pensive drawing nude of a woman leaning against a wall.
Jerry O'Day is also known as Geraldine Heib. Born in Oakland, CA on June 17, 1912. Geraldine Heib assumed the name Jerry O'Day at an early age. She grew up in Washington and studied in Seattle at the Cornish School of Fine Arts. Upon moving to the San Francisco Bay area in 1938, she further studied with Bufano as a muralist for two years. She wed sculptor David Lemon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
$320 Sale Price
33% Off
Nude Ink Drawing #1 by Jerry O
Day Alias Geraldine Heib
By Jerry O
Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
Framed ink drawing signed by the artist. The price is for the piece unframed.
Jerry O’Day was a post war California artist, also known by the name of Geraldine Naomi Heib, (1912-1986).
Solo exhibitions: City of Paris, Rotunda Gallery; Lucien Labaudt Gallery, 1963; Torrance Gallery, San Anselmo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$256 Sale Price
32% Off
Watercolour of a Rice Plantation in an Asian Landscape, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour of a rice plantation in an Asian landscape, 20th century.
Watercolour of a 20th century Asian landscape by Evelyne Luez.
H: 21cm, W: 29,5cm, D: 0,2cm
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Double-Sided Watercolour of Plants, 20th Century, Afton, 1962.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double-sided watercolour of plants, 20th century, Afton, 1962.
A 20th century double-sided watercolour of plants.
H: 41cm, W: 30.5cm, D: 0.2cm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Double-Sided Watercolour of Plants, England Wales, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double-sided watercolour of plants, England Wales, 20th century.
Double-sided watercolour of plants, 20th century, England Wales, 1956, Rabat.
H: 23.5cm, W: 31cm, D: 0.2cm
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolour of a Sleeping Baby in a Dress by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour of a sleeping baby in a dress by Evelyne Luez, 20th century.
Watercolour of a sleeping baby in a 20th century dress by Evelyne Luez.
H: 65cm, W: 44cm, D: 0.2cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Palazzo Andrea Doria, Genoa Landscape Watercolour
Located in New York, NY
Watercolor Landscape Study of the Palazzo Andrea Doria, Genoa. Antique French architectural study of the plan and gardens of the Doria Palace in Genoa, en...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Detailed Drawing of Column Base from Constantine Baptistry, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Drawing of a column base from the Constantine Baptistry in Rome, with description 'base qui esa au Baptistaire Constantin'.
Framed H. 27.5" W. 31.5"
Sheet Size: H. 17" W. 20".
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Robert Isaac CRUIKSHANK – Watercolor
Located in Encino, CA
Robert Isaac CRUIKSHANK (1789-1856)
Drawing, watercolor and charcoal pencil on paper depicting a scene of Anti-Hunting…
Signed bottom center, and mark...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Italian Pen and Ink Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Italian pen and ink landscape. Antique pen and ink scene of a villa along the river in period gilt frame, Italy, early 19th century.
Dimension: 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
18th C. Italian Hand-Colored Engraving of the Basilica di San Giovanni, Laterano
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office, study, or library with this elegant antique etching depicting one of Rome’s most significant landmarks. Hand-colored in Italy circa 1775, this detailed black-and-...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolour Drawing on Paper by Evelyne Luez, 1960-80.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour drawing on paper by Evelyne Luez depicting a landscape of Egypt with sailing ships, 1960-80.
20th century watercolour drawing of a landscape of Egypt with sailing ships ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2013 - 2015
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's black ink on Mylar drawings were created in 2013 - 2015. This is his latest series Appearance, which he started te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Mylar
Original Black and White Drawing signed Callet
Located in Miami, FL
A fine original black and white drawing signed Callet.
This interesting work of art features what appears to be moutains and the moon.
A simple yet lovely piece of art that will e...
Category
20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
$795 Sale Price
27% Off
Set of Four Napoleonic Period Drawings
Located in Hudson, NY
These four drawings, while small in scale but large in style and impact, are of fine quality. Two are of priest and two are of officers. The paper, a fine blue color, makes the drawi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,250 / set
Watercolor by John Varley, 1812
By Ernest William Varley
Located in Kittery Point, ME
'Llanberis Lake at the Foot of Mount Snowdon' in Wales.
Watercolor on paper, signed and dated "J. Varley 1812" ll, identifying info on verso.
sight size: 8 x 19 3/4 in.
John Varley is known as an English landscape painter in watercolor and a close friend of William Blake. Varley represents the transition between tinted topographical drawing and the bolder, more fully developed manner of watercolor painting characteristic of the 19th century. As well as being a leading painter, he was the most popular and enthusiastic teacher of his day: his pupils included Cox, De Wint, Linnell, Mulready (his brother-in-law), and Samuel Palmer, and he published various instructional works, including one with Blake.
In his early years Varley was influenced stylistically by the work of Thomas Girtin...
Category
1810s English Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Chalk, Pencil, Pastel Drawing "Two Women" on Paper
Located in Houston, TX
Chalk, Pencil, Crayon Drawing "Two Women" on Paper
Well done expressionist abstract art, signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Drawings
Materials
Other
R.C. Gorman Esperanza and Esperanza II Lithographs (Pair)
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Esperanza and Esperanza II were both begun in August 1994. Esperanza I was signed Feb 12, 1995 and Esperanza II signed Sept 24, 1995. Esperanza I is a 38 color original lithograph ...
Category
1990s American Drawings
Materials
Paper
$8,000 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Patrick Carrara Graphite on Magni Drawings, Garden of Silence Series, 2009
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's Garden of Silence Drawings were created in 2009. G.O.S. (2009 - 2010) was the first series using a mechanical pencil with a hard 5H gra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Bernard Boutet de Monvel, Framed Drawing Made Crossing Sarhara, France, c. 1922
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Sanguine on Paper by Jean Robert Ango (1710-1773), XVIIIth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sanguine on Paper by Jean Robert Ango (1710-1773), XVIIIth Century.
Sanguine, drawing of a woman with a bouquet of flowers, on framed paper from the 18th century by Jean Robert Ango...
Category
18th Century French Classical Roman Antique Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pregnancy Drawing by Albert Radoczy
Located in Pasadena, CA
Albert Radoczy was a master at exploring the female form. His wife was his main model.
Throughout his career, his drawings and paintings depicted women with images ranging from rea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$300 Sale Price
53% Off
Vintage Boho Original Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover this captivating vintage original sketch, embodying a distinctive Boho aesthetic with its fluid, continuous line work depicting a man's profile. Created in 1965, this piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
"Ares del Maestre" Lithograph by Ib Tollberg 1973
Located in Bristol, GB
A lithograph of rooftops in Ares del Maestre, Spain.
Good vintage condition.
Signed and dated 1973.
H44 x W55cm
Category
1970s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$235 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho 1964 Original Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating trio of original sketches, dated 1964, embodies a free-spirited Boho aesthetic with a touch of mid-century charm. Each piece features an expressive, continuous-line ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Patrick Carrara Garden of Silence Triptych, Graphite on Paper, 2009
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's Garden of Silence Drawings was created in 2009. G.O.S. (2009-2010) was the first series using a mechanical pencil with a hard 5H graphi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Bernard Boutet de Monvel, Framed Drawing Made Crossing Sarhara, France, c. 1922
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Original 1977 Paper Anatomy Sketch on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating vintage 1977 anatomy sketch on paper, housed in a richly carved wooden frame, exudes a unique blend of scientific study and artistic expression. The expressive lines...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Drawings
Materials
Paper
Ink drawing by Max JACOB
By Max Jacob
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
Beautiful ink drawing by Max Jacob.
Max Jacob was born in july 12 1876 in Quimper and died in march 5 1944 in Drancy. He is a French painter, modernist poet and novelist of the firs...
Category
Early 20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,920
Walter Gutman Midcentury Abstract Pastels Drawing on Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Walter Gutman midcentury abstract figurative drawing in pastel on paper
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern figurative abstract pastel drawing by W...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Drawing from Ceramic Balance Collection Closed Edition
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Important: *This drawing is part of a limited series of hand-drawn illustrations and doesn’t include a frame. Pictures shown are just for illustration purposes.*
Balance Drawings are a series of closed editions drawings that inspired the configurations of the Balance Collection...
Category
2010s Mexican Other Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawings and Other Wall Decorations for Sale on 1stDibs
Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and other wall decorations 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 other wall décor for sale. And find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.