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Drawings For Sale
Artistic Drawing in Charcoal and Graphite by Adolfo Almarcha, Spain, 1978
Located in Madrid, ES
Artistic drawing in charcoal and graphite on paper, by Adolfo Almarcha (Burgos, Spain 1953). Project about the paper industry "F.E.F.A.S.A".
The Frame is made of black lacquered woo...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Lorenzo Rocheggiani "Marte" 18/19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lorenzo Rocchegianni
Italian engraving
"Marte"
Measures: 65cm x 45cm with frame
Very good condition.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Drawings
Materials
Other
Original Signed Kenneth Steel Drypoint Etching Made in England
Located in West Hartford, CT
Signed drypoint, line engraving by Kenneth Steel signed at bottom in pencil. Tilted "ELY".
Medium is line engraving or drypoint on paper. Dark and foreb...
Category
Early 20th Century English Drawings
Materials
Paper
4 Nude Drawings After a Live Model by V. Geoffroy, Circa 1895
Located in Paris, FR
Four male nude drawings from life by V. Geoffray in the late 19th century. These academic drawings of the nude, called académies, were the basic building block of academic education, as it was practiced in France in the 19th century. They were executed in the studio, where a live model...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Launching Structure #3 an Original Drawing by Dennis Oppenheim
By Dennis A. Oppenheim
Located in London, GB
Dennis Oppenheim (1938-2011) was a conceptual artist, earth artist, sculptor, photographer, and performance artist, who was instrumental in the Performance Art and early Land Art movements. He exhibited alongside prominent artists of the age such as Michael Heizer, Robert Smithson, Robert Morris, and Vito...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2014 - 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's black ink on Mylar drawings were created in 2014-2017. This is his latest series Appearance, which he start...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Mylar
Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2016 - 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's black ink on mylar drawings were created in 2016 - 2017. This is his latest series Appearance, which he started ten years ago and also ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drawings
Materials
Mylar
Eugene Berman Collage in Original Frame
Located in New York, NY
This haunting image by Eugene Berman was painted on a sheet of paper cut in the shape of a heart, mounted to a paint-speckled ground, encircled with metal shavings, and placed in a frame of the artist’s own devising. Berman wrote the title, Radiograph of a Heart, on the back. It refers to the medical X-rays that doctors had recently come to rely on. Yet Berman’s point seems to be that while a heart can be monitored scientifically, the emotions associated with it lie beyond the power of medical science.
Russian by birth, Berman fled St. Petersburg during the Revolution and settled in Paris. Later, as a Jew, he fled the Nazi advance and took refuge in New York and Hollywood. His peace of mind, however, was shattered by the suicide of his wife, actress Una Munson (who played Belle Watling in Gone With the Wind). That distressing event — “Don’t follow me” she admonished in her suicide note...
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Drawings
Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude
Located in Paris, FR
Marcel Gromaire (born July 24, 1892, in Noyelles-sur-Sambre; died April 11, 1971, in Paris) was a French painter, engraver, decorator, illustrator, and cardboard artist. Gromaire lef...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Artistic Drawing in Charcoal and Graphite by Adolfo Almarcha, Spain, 1978
Located in Madrid, ES
Artistic drawing in charcoal and graphite on paper, by Adolfo Almarcha (Burgos, Spain 1953). Project about the paper industry "F.E.F.A.S.A".
The Frame is made of black lacquered woo...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Watercolour on Paper by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour on paper by Evelyne Luez, 20th century.
Watercolour on paper representing a boat and its port by Evelyne Luez, signed, 20th century.
H: 32cm,...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolour on Paper, Double-sided Drawing, 1962.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour on paper, double-sided drawing, 1962.
Watercolour on paper depicting a mimosa blossom on one side and tree foliage on the other, signed and dated 1962 in Acton, USA.
H: ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
English Framed Print 19th Century "A New Collections of English Coins"
Located in Madrid, ES
English Framed Print 19th century
"A New Collections of English Coins"
Measures: 55cm x 68cm
Very good condition.
Category
19th Century English Baroque Antique Drawings
Materials
Paint
Very Fine circa 1850 French School Study of the Side of a Ship in Chalk on Paper
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite circa 1850 French school chalk on paper sketch of the side of a ship
A beautiful example of the French school, the piece is very serene an...
Category
1850s French Early Victorian Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Antique Framed Pen and Ink on Fabric Map of Cornwall from Early 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English fabric map of Cornwall, rendered in pen-and-ink, showcases exquisite hand-drawn details and charming faded sepia tones. Encased in a classic frame, this piece elegantly ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Drawings
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Greco Roman style Drawing/Etching
Located in New York, NY
Greco Roman Style Drawing/Etching
Art measures 10"h x 17"l
Category
19th Century American Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Harbour Scene with Oceanliner by Molenaar
By Molenaar
Located in Water Mill, NY
1939, harbour scene with oceanliner by Molenaar in a wood frame under glass.
Category
1930s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Crayon
Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Drawing
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Karl Lagerfeld (German, 1933-2019)
Marking(s); notes: signed, stamped (see detail photos)
Materials: mixed media (ink, pencil, other) on paper
Dimensio...
Category
20th Century German Drawings
Materials
Paper
Donald BIRBECK
XX
20th Century "Eagle"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donald BIRBECK (XX)
20th century
"Eagle"
signed D Birbeck (lower right)
watercolor
Size with frame: 23 x 27 in. (58.42 x 68.58 cm.).
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paint
European School, Building Elevation Drawing
Located in Hudson, NY
Ink, pencil and wash on paper painting measuring 21 x 30 inches.
Category
20th Century European Drawings
Materials
Ink, Pencil
Walter Shirlaw, Study for Decorative Panel
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Walter Shirlaw (1838-1909)
Study for decorative panel
Pencil and watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard
Measures: 62.5 x 74 x 5 cm (with frame)
50.5 x 62 (without the frame)
Signed in the circle lower right
Born near Glasgow in Scotland, Walter Shirlaw settled with his family in New York in 1841, when he was two or three years old. As a young boy, he took night classes at the National Academy of Design, and first exhibited his work there in 1861. The first years of his career were spent as an engraver at the American Bank-Note Company, while at the same time attempting to establish himself as a painter.
He later moved to Chicago, where he continued to work as an banknote engraver and also taught art at the Chicago Academy of Design. In 1870, at the relatively late age of thirty-two, Shirlaw travelled to Europe to study. Prevented from settling in Paris by the Franco-Prussian War, he instead studied in Munich, where he joined the small group of American painters working in the city, including Frank Duveneck and William Merrit Chase...
Category
1860s American Art Nouveau Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
“Nightwind” Abstract Ink Drawing by Syd Solomon
By Syd Solomon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A black and white abstract drawing entitled “Nightwind” by Syd Solomon, c.1964. The piece features expressive movements created by long and harsh strokes and curves of dark ink. A na...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paint, Crayon
"The Destruction Of Sodom And Gomorrah" Drawing on 18th Century Paper
Located in Marseille, FR
Early 19th century "The Destruction Of Sodom And Gomorrah" drawing on 18th century paper.
Category
19th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
19th Century "Man and time" Watercolor Drawing on Paper from the 18th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century "Man and time" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
19th Century "Thoronet Abbey" Watercolor Drawing on Paper from the 18th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century "Thoronet Abbey" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
19th Century "Saint Augustin" Watercolor Drawing on Paper from the 18th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century "Saint Augustin" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing by Georges D
Espanat, Nicely Framed, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing by Georges D'Espanat, nicely framed, 20th Century.
Drawing by Georges D'Espanat on paper, 20th century.
Drawing: H: 14cm , W: 20cm
Frame: h: 35cm, w: 39cm, d: 2cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Abstract Drawing by G. Bradshaw-Smith
By Gillian Bradshaw-Smith
Located in NYC, NY
A large fine pastel drawing of an abstract figure from the Cordier and Ekstrom Gallery, Madison Avenue, New York by Gillian Bradshaw-Smith.
Category
1970s American Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
$950 Sale Price
74% Off
Original Model Drawing by André Courrèges for Diana Vreeland
By André Courrèges
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Wonderful historical pen and ink illustration on board by Courrèges of his models done for and notated to Diana Vreeland. Great piece of fashion history. Framed in an original plexig...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Cherubs" Gouache and Watercolor on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental school,
19th-20th century
"Cherubs"
Gouache and Watercolor on paper
Size with frame: 19 x 11 in. (48.26 x 27.94 cm.)
Category
1950s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Drypoint Etching by Harold Thornton Kings College Cambridge Old Gateway
Located in West Hartford, CT
Signed in pencil at lower left, Harold Thornton original drypoint etching titled "Kings College Old
Gateway Cambridge", circa mid-19th century. Medium i...
Category
Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nu alangui
1944 Drawing by Marcel Gromaire
Located in Paris, FR
Drawing by Marcel Gromaire (1892 - 1971). Ink drawing signed 'Gromaire 1944' on the bottom right.
Dimensions with frame: 48cm x 41cm.
Dimension of the visible drawing: 33cm x 25cm.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
18th Century Framed Lithographs of Important Men - 21 Available. $895 each.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Group of 4 (individual) lithographs of important men of their day. Finely detailed. Framed and matted with bone linen matte. Silver-leafed frames. 21 available.
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Framed Drawing ‘Couple in a Spring Landscape’ by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed drawing ‘Couple in a Spring Landscape’ by Vicke Lindstrand,
Sweden, 1950s.
Ink on paper.
Measures: H: 38 cm / 15''
W: 34 cm / 13 1/4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Set of Three Classical Drawings
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Three Hand Engraved Classical Sepia Drawings of Roman and Greek figures.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Classical Roman Antique Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,950 / set
House in Kent Landscape Unframed Drawing Ink 100% Cotton Paper Intimist Modern
By Jan Hoogsteyns
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Belgian intimist painter and draftsman, Jan Hoogsteyns (1935), is best known for his dreamlike and foggy work using gray and greyed down poetic colors and tonalities. With mist-grey,...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Drawings
Materials
Cotton, Paper, Acrylic
Ugo La Pietra, "Territorialita
" Acrylic on Canvas, 2013
Located in Milan, IT
Ugo La Pietra, "Territorialita'" acrylic on canvas, 2013
Signed and dated by artist on front and rear.
Coded and archived by Ugo La Pietra archives.
"Certificate of Authenticity" av...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Drawings
Materials
Canvas
Colorful mixed media collage André van der vossen (1893-1963), abstract 1950s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning original mixed media work by Andre van der Vossen (1893- 1963). A rare combination of collage and drawing.
Van der Vossen is one of the l...
Category
1650s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
$710 Sale Price
59% Off
Framed Drawing ‘Rider in a Spring Landscape’ by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed drawing ‘Rider in a Spring Landscape’ by Vicke Lindstrand,
Sweden, 1950s.
Ink on paper.
Signed.
Measures: H: 39.5 cm / 15 1/2''
W: 34 cm / 13 1/4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
After J.R. Lucotte – Stonemasons at Work oil on paper
Located in Seaford, GB
After J.R. Lucotte – Stonemasons at Work
Medium: Oil on paper
Dimensions: 178 cm x 210 cm
Date: 20th Century
Attribution: After Jacques-Raymond Lucotte (1733–1804)
This strikingly l...
Category
20th Century French George III Drawings
Materials
Lead
$3,964 Sale Price
20% Off
Figural Study in Pencil in Floating Frame, Couzet, Early 19th Century
By Couzet
Located in London, London
Figural study in pencil in floating frame, Couzet, early 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper
Hand Tinted German Engraving of a Bird
Located in Tampa, FL
A hand tinted German engraving of a bird by Johann Sebastian Leitner. Der Scharlach Lory in a simple round wooden frame with double paper mat. Circa 1715 -...
Category
18th Century German Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Fine Drawing by Kathy Hooper
Located in Braintree, GB
Fine drawing by Kathy Hooper
Dimensions:
Size: 44 x 34.5 x 4.5 cm
Size within borders: 16.5 x 1.2 cm
Weight: Approximate 1.9 KG
Kathy Hooper, pa...
Category
1980s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Canvas
Leonard Howard Reedy in the Arroyo Drawing-Watercolor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leonard Howard Reedy (1899-1956)
In The Arroyo
Drawing-watercolor
Watercolor/paper
Signed Leonard H. Reedy (lower left)
Measures: Framed heig...
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
An original portrait drawing by Sir Stanley Spencer of Daphne Spencer, his niece
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An original portrait drawing by Sir Stanley Spencer of Daphne Spencer, his niece (and reputedly his lover), finely drawn with the sitter looking slightly to the right, pencil on car...
Category
20th Century English Drawings
Materials
Paper
Leonard Howard Reedy Following Pony Tracks Drawing-Watercolor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leonard Howard Reedy (1899-1956)
Following Pony Tracks
Drawing-Watercolor
Watercolour/paper
Signed Leonard H. Reedy (lower left)
Measures: Fr...
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
Category
20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Drawings
Materials
Glass
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Swiss Motives, town "Loco"
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.
Secure Ordering, Worldwide Shipping:
Order today and be enchanted by the art of Jan Kristofori. We offer secure order processing and worldwide shipping, ensuring you can have these masterpieces in your hands soon...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing in Transparency, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing in Transparency, 20th century
Transparency drawing on canvas, 20th century, unsigned, unframed.
Measures: H: 100 cm, W: 81 cm, D: 2 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Drawings
Materials
Canvas
Jean-Louis Forain
At the Theater
Graphite and Colored Chalk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931)
'At the Theater'
graphite and colored chalk on paper
signed Forain (lower left)
Size with frame: Height 22.87 in. (58...
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Etching of tower Bridge
Located in London, GB
Tower Bridge etching late 19th century.
Small smudge bottom right near mount in margin.
Otherwise, good condition.
Modern frame, probably a book plate.
Category
1890s English Antique Drawings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, 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.
Secure Ordering, Worldwide Shipping:
Order today and be enchanted by the art of Jan Kristofori. We offer secure order processing and worldwide shipping, ensuring you can have these masterpieces in your hands soon...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Abalone, Paper
Original Nude Artwork of Green Woman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Original artwork by artist Jean Olds. Olds’ work often combines bold colors and expressive brushstrokes to evoke a sense of movement and energy. Her pieces have been exhibited in gal...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Art Nouveau Style Painting, 1984, Gouache, Framed
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Nouveau gouache painting with frame, 1984.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed, it's ...
Category
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paint
Valias semertzides SKYROS Portfolio 1
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Valias semertzides
SKYROS
Portfolio
8 engravings on beech wood
Complete
Very good condition
Numbered
1963
50.5 x 35 cms
490 euros
Category
1960s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Ernest Haskell
1876-1925
Gentleman with a Moustache, Pencil on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ernest Haskell (1876-1925)
Gentleman with A Moustache.
Pencil on paper
Measures: 7 x 4 3/4 inches (sight size)
size with frame
10 3/4 x 14 1/4 inches
Provenance:
Richard York...
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Line Drawing America by Alberto Longoni, Italy, 1965
By Alberto Longoni
Located in Stockholm, SE
Line drawing America by Alberto Longoni,
Italy, 1965.
Ink on paper.
Measures: H 97 cm/ 38 1/4''
W 65 cm/ 25 1/2''.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Edouard Detaille Set of Four, Hand Colored Lithograph
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)
"Soldiers with flag"
Print-multiple, set of four, hand colored lithograph
Measures: Framed height 20.5 in. (52.07 cm.), width 16.37 in. (41.57 cm.)
W...
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Italian Watercolor by Mariano De Franceschi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mariano De Franceschi (1849-1896)
Italian. "Peasant Woman and Boy Watching Baby"
watercolor
Measures: 29 1/4" x 20 3/4".
Signed M. De Franceschi and insc...
Category
1890s Antique Drawings
Paper Artwork with Wood Frame by Ugo La Pietra, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable artwork by Ugo La Pietra.
Wood frame and handwritten signature on the front.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage 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.
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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.
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