1930s Animal Drawings and Watercolors

'Grazing Cattle in Normandy', watercolour on paper, by Genevieve Gallibert (circa 1930s). The artists captures a tranquil scene in Vallée d'Auge, Norman...

Chuzo Tamotzu Horse Signed lower left Sumi ink on paper Sight 16 x 10 1/2 inches Tamotzu was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1888. He was educated in political science at S...

Salvador Dalí (Figueras, May 11, 1904 - Figueras, January 23, 1989) Naked man kneeling with a turtle. 1936. Monotype retouched in pencil on heavy paper. 44 x 54.6 cm (71 x 82 cm)...

A charming 1930s Western watercolor painting by American artist Lloyd Moylan, depicting a tender scene of horses and a foal set within a softly rendered Southwestern landscape. This...

Title: Bullfighting Scene Artist: Roberto Domingo Technique: Gouache on paper Dimensions: 7 x 10 in (14 x 17.3 in with frame) Period: 1930s Style: Spanish Impressionism with Post-Impressionist influence Condition: Framed in a classic wooden frame Theme: Bullfighting scene Description of the Artwork "Bullfighting Scene" by Roberto Domingo is a vibrant and dynamic depiction of a typical moment in a bullring. The composition captures the drama and intensity of the moment, with a mounted picador on a striking white horse as the centerpiece, flanked by a matador and assistants preparing for the spectacle. The artwork radiates energy through swift and loose brushstrokes, imbuing the scene with movement and vitality. Domingo’s style emphasizes visual synthesis, focusing on color and form rather than meticulous detail to convey the atmosphere of the bullfighting arena. Warm tones dominate, with vibrant yellows and reds contrasting against the grays and whites of the horse and costumes, creating a captivating chromatic interplay. The classic frame adds sobriety and balance to the piece, further highlighting the expressive power of the gouache. Biography of the Artist Roberto Domingo Fallola (1883-1956), born in Paris, was a renowned painter and illustrator of Spanish descent. The son of the celebrated bullfighting painter Vicente Domingo, he inherited a passion for bullfights and became one of the leading exponents of bullfighting art...

John Teyral (American, 1912-1999) Marrakech, 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed, dated and titled upper right 12 x 14 inches 19 x 21.5 inches, framed John Teyral was one of Cleveland'...

Art Sz: 10"H x 17"W Frame Sz: 15 3/4"H x 22 3/4"W Inscribed LR: To M. O'Malley Knott Very Sincerely Paul Brown '31 Middleton O'Malley Knott: Author of Gone Away with O'Malley: Sev...

Lucy Dawson (British, 1870–1954) Watching Raindrops (“Whisky”), circa 1950 Pencil on paper, inscribed and titled This delicate pencil study by Lucy Dawson, also known by her artist’...

Signed lower left "Vigny" for Sylvain Vigny (French, 1903-1970) and painted, circa 1935, on artists board prepared by Maison Franco, 19 Rue Pastorelli, Nice. Born in Vienna, Sylvain...

Chuzo Tamotzu Horses Signed lower right Sumi ink on paper Sight 16 x 10 1/2 inches Tamotzu was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1888. He was educated in political science at...

Famed Art Deco Sculptor Boris Lovet-Lorski depicts his signature "Stallion." in this stunningly elegant drawing. It features a nude female that is c...

Frog is a drawing in pencil realized in the early 1930s by Emmanuel Gondouin, (Versailles, 1883 - Parigi, 1934) The artwork is depicted through strong strokes. Emmanuel Gondouin is a French Cubist...

Fish,red,yellow,sea, animals Italian 1937 Giulio DA MILANO (Nizza, 1895 - Torino, 1990) Giulio Da Milano was a Giacomo Grosso's disciple and he was very close to the artists that...

A stylized cat named Babette is depicted licking her paw. It is rendered in black and white, which bears the influence of Asian art in its simplicity of line, use of wash, and bleedi...

Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita Chien couché (Lying Dog), 1937 Pencil on Japon paper Image size 17 x 25.5 cm Frame size 41 x 51 cm Signed lower right Foujita Provenance : Estate of Kimiyo...

Cette œuvre originale est un dessin de l'artiste Paul Marcueÿz et a été réalisé à l'aquarelle gouachée, avec quelques détails à l'encre. Les dimensions du dessin sont 18,5 x 30 cm et...

This masterfully designed and rendered illustration is by under-the-radar female illustrator Colista Dowling. She had classical art training at the Art Students League, the Pennsylva...

Watercolor w/ gouache highlights Art Sz: 12"H x 18"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 22 1/2"W (SIGNED LL) Inscribed LL: The Freshest thing to win a National in years- and he broke the record at that. Golden Miller wins in 9:20 2/5 1934 Golden Miller (1927–1957) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who is the most successful Cheltenham Gold Cup horse ever, winning the race in five consecutive years between 1932 and 1936. He also is the only horse to win both of the United Kingdom's premier steeplechase races - the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National - in the same year (1934). Golden Miller was trained by Basil Briscoe in Longstowe, Cambridgeshire and owned by Dorothy Paget, who was the British flat racing Champion Owner in 1943, and the leading National Hunt owner in 1933-34, 1940–41 and 1951-52. In 1931, Golden Miller made his steeplechasing debut at Newbury Racecourse where he finished first, only to be disqualified for carrying incorrect weight. On 30 December, he won the Reading Chase before winning the Sefton Steeplechase on 20 January 1932. In 1933, as a six-year-old and winner of two Cheltenham Gold Cups, he started as the 9/1 favourite in the Grand National but fell at the Canal Turn. In the 1934 Grand National win, he set a new course record of 9 min 20.4s for Aintree. This victory was the middle of five consecutive Gold Cup victories, a Gold Cup record.[2] He retired in 1939 with a record of 29 wins from 52 races. He is buried at Elsenham Stud, a working farm in Elsenham, West Essex. Artist Bio: Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) was born in Minnesota and soon moved to New York City with his family. A quote from his biography: "Paul Brown told his host on a radio interview held in September of 1956, 'One day in 1904, I got 50 cents someplace and went over to the National Horse Show at the old Madison Square Garden and saw 'fine leppers,' [a term used for jumpers] as we called them, and Thoroughbreds for the first time.' From then on he appeared to be hooked on drawing horses." At the age of 17, his family relocated again to Garden City on Long Island, where Brown had the opportunity to explore polo grounds...

Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887–1964) Wild Horses, Arizona, 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right, titled verso 15 x 20 inches 18 x 24 inches framed Frank Nelso...

The iconic subject matter from Botke's oeuvre often features birds, particularly white peacocks, geese, egrets, and cockatoos. Women artists are on fire and very much in demand today...

Pair of drawings on paper of a rabbit and a cat by Margaret Lisel. They are both signed bottom right and dated for 1934. The drawings are presented as a pair in plain gilt frames. A...

Image Sz: 8 1/8"H x 7"W Sheet Sz: 12 3/8"H x 9 1/2"W *Vertical crease over plate*

Herbert Ferber (Silvers--1906-1991) is recognized as one of the most original artists of the New York Abstractionist Expressionist group. His sculptures were known for their 'pierced...

Bronx Post Office Mural Study WPA Horse Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern Jo Cain (1904 - 2003) Couriers of History Bronx Post Office Mural Study Horse in the Sun (with two ad...

Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac (French, 1884-1974) Pen & Ink "Chickens" c.1930's Original pen and ink on paper by listed French artist Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac. A mother hen with her b...

A whimsical and pointed piece of political satire, this original 1932 aquarelle titled Le Candidat et les Électeurs ("The Candidate and the Voters") by F. Robbe transforms the political stage into a witty animal allegory. Drawn in expressive black ink and watercolor wash, the scene depicts a parrot—perched high, wearing a top hat, and clutching a rolled-up speech—addressing an eager flock of birds below. With beaks open wide, the ‘electors’ appear to hang on every word of the charismatic, if cartoonish, orator. It's a visual metaphor brimming with irony, capturing the timeless performance of politics: showmanship, repetition, and the crowd’s fervor. Signed “F. Robbe, 32”, this work encapsulates the interwar period’s sharp sense of humor and skepticism toward authority. Its monochrome palette only enhances the theatrical drama and expressive character design, reminiscent of 19th-century French caricature artists like Daumier or Grandville, yet rendered in a distinctly 20th-century modernist spirit. Measuring small in size but large in statement, this is a rare surviving piece of illustrated political commentary. Whether you're drawn to its historical charm, anthropomorphic cleverness, or satirical tone, this little gem remains a delightful reflection on democratic rituals—and their absurdities. A unique acquisition for collectors of early 20th-century illustration, political art, or vintage French ephemera...

A group of dogs stands at attention in this whimsical watercolor by American artist Rutherford Boyd. Boyd worked for many years in New York City creating illustrations for many popul...

An original Art Nouveau watercolor and pen-and-ink design of eight dragonflies arranged in a radiating wheel, executed in 1935 by Ivonne Buzzati, a student of the Istituto Magistrale...

Pencil and watercolor drawing realized by Karl Hanny (1879-1972) in 1935 ca. Not signed. Very good condition.

Gustaf Tenggren, Swedish (1896 - 1970) - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Year: circa 1936, Medium: Color Pencil and Graphite drawing on Paper, not signed, Size: 12 x 14.5 in. (3...

Study of lion is a beautiful original drawing on ivory-colored paper realized in 1932 by the German artist Wilhelm Lorenz, also known as Willi Lorenz. Hand-signed on the lower left...

Study of lion is a beautiful original drawing on ivory-colored paper realized in 1932 by the German artist Wilhelm Lorenz, also known as Willi Lorenz. Hand-signed on the lower righ...

Art Sz: 8 3/8"H x 13"W Frame Sz: 16 1/4"H x 20 1/4"W Medium: Conte crayon and charcoal Signed (LR)

Striking and refined, “Pinto” (1933) is an original modernist ink drawing by American artist Hilaire Hiler, capturing a powerful Native American figure on horseback with elegance and...

WPA Post Office Mural Study Native American Scene Regionalism Social Realism Louise Emerson Ronnebeck (1901 - 1980) Proposal Sketch for Worland Wyoming Post Office WPA Mural Project Image: 7 x 15 inches Board 14 x 22 inches Watercolor on paper, attached to black/gray cardboard/thick paper c. 1937 Signed lower right Written in Louise's hand on mounting paper in white chalk/pencil: "Sketch for Mural...

Allan Rohan Crite Animal Illustrations Signed lower left Pen and ink on paper 23 1/2 x 16 inches Brought up in Boston, Crite received his art training al the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the Harvard University Extension School in 1968. He worked for most of his life as an illustrator in the Planning Department of the Boston Naval Shipyards, retiring in 1976, but continued to paint at the same time. His work has been widely exhibited and well received in Boston, where a square is named after him. Crite's early paintings depict the daily life of Boston's African-American community, a community that was to be transformed in the following decade by urban renewal and housing projects. In his later paintings, magic-realist visions in which a black Virgin and Child ride on public transportation or float above the city streets, Crite used a bright palette rather than the more somber tones of his "neighborhood paintings...

A woman artist, in the 1930's traveling to North Africa and around the globe! Martha Walter's training with William Merritt Chase is evident in the saturated colors and plein-air sub...

This refined work by Georges Frédéric Rötig is a remarkable example of the artist’s mastery in capturing the essence of animal life. Renowned for his dedication to the study of wildl...

Study on a Mouse is a Drawing in pencil realized by Augusto Monari in 1935. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes in a well-balanced composition.

Jean Poulain 1884-1967 Jean Poulain was born in 1884 in Katanga (former Belgian Congo). Self-taught artist from an early age, he will be in search of all the emotions and beauty of ...

Lion is an original pencil drawing by the German artist Etha Richter (Dresda,1883 - Dresda,1977). Hand-signed in lead on the lower right: Etha Richter - Dresden. On the paper in w...

Art Sz: 7"H x 9"W

Art Sz: 9"H x 12"W Frame Sz: 13"H x 15 3/4"W Prolific artist Paul Desmond Brown is widely regarded as the preeminent American illustrator of equestrian subjects and many of his wor...

Image Sz: 5 7/8" x 15 3/4" Sheet Sz: 12 1/2" x 19 1/8"

Important Russian-French Impressionist Gouache & Watercolor painting on paper by Pyotr Alexandrovich Nilus (Пётр Александрович Нилус in French Pierre Nilouss (1869– 1943), signed & d...

Meadow Brook Steeple Chase at Ambrose Clark Estate, Broad Hollow, Old Westbury, Long Island Art Sz: 7 1/2"H x 11 1/4"W Frame Sz: 15 1/4" H x 18 5/8"W

Image Sz: 5 7/8" x 7 7/8" Sheet Sz: 9 3/4" x 12 1/2"

Watercolor depicting five jockeys on race horses charging down the stretch Art Sz: 6"H x 15"W Frame Sz: 13"H x 23"W w/ birdseye maple frame

Image Sz: 4 7/8"H x 6 7/8"W Sheet Sz: 12 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W

Image Sz: 10 3/4"H x 6 3/4"W Sheet Sz: 19 1/4"H x 12 1/2"W

Art Sz: 7"H x 9"W

We are proud to present a just arrived series of original pen and ink and ink wash drawings by Austrian/American artist Gustav Rehberger. These works were acquired directly from the ...