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Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

ACADEMIC STYLE

During the Renaissance, the first European fine art academies were established in Italy and would guide the style and standards of visual culture in the following centuries. Academic art became dominant across the continent in the 17th century, with artists coming together to offer instruction in this style of painting and sculpture

The academic art period represented a significant change from the previous era when painters, sculptors and other artists were part of guilds and seen more as artisans than purveyors of culture. While patronage from the elite and the church remained pivotal, young artists were able to support themselves for the first time through academic exhibitions and an independent marketplace. The leading academies included the French Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture founded in Paris in 1648 (which became the Académie des Beaux-Arts after the French Revolution) and the London Royal Academy of Arts formed in 1768 under the inaugural leadership of painter Joshua Reynolds

Academy students sketched drawings based on prints, sculptures and, finally, live models. Movements including neoclassicism and romanticism were particularly popular in these art schools and institutions where the influence of Raphael and Nicolas Poussin was prominent. Beaux Arts architecture and furniture design drew on these movements, too, and, as they also originated at the Académie des Beaux-Arts, the disciplines share common ground with academic painting and sculpture.

Although academic art was a major shift for artistic status when it began, by the middle of the 19th century it was viewed as stodgy and resistant to new ideas, with the subject matter of artists such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean-Léon Gérôme generally limited to allegorical or mythological themes. Impressionism, realism and the other movements that engaged with contemporary issues that followed were direct reactions to the academic tradition, although it continued to inform the avant-garde as artists like Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso started their practices as academic realists.  

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Style: Academic
Russell Flint watercolour of skiing near St. Moritz, British, 20th Century
Russell Flint watercolour of skiing near St. Moritz, British, 20th Century

Russell Flint watercolour of skiing near St. Moritz, British, 20th Century

By Sir William Russell Flint RA ROI

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Sir William Russell Flint (British, 1880 – 1969) Winter sports in the Engadine, possibly St. Moritz watercolour on paper signed ‘W RUSSELL FLINT’ (lower right) 12.1/2 x 19.3/8 in. (3...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Retrato Femenino, Academic Pastel Drawing, Framed, Circa 2005
Retrato Femenino, Academic Pastel Drawing, Framed, Circa 2005

Retrato Femenino, Academic Pastel Drawing, Framed, Circa 2005

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior En la parte trasera, va nuevamente firmado y fechado del año 2005 Se presenta enmarcada la obra (el marco presenta algún leve...

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Early 2000s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

“India, 1912”
“India, 1912”

“India, 1912”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on paper of a busy street scene in India done in 1912 by the American artist, William Henry Drake. Copyrighted signed and dated 1912 lower left. Condition is good. Recently professionally matted. Unframed. Overall matte size is 12 by 16 inches. Provenance: A Long Island, New York estate. William Henry Drake Born: 1856 New York Died: 1926 Los Angeles Nationality: American Education: Académie Julian, Art Students League of New York Known for: Painting, illustration Awards: National Academy Biography: Drake studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, with Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant and Henri Lucien Doucet. Back from Europe, he studied at the Cincinnati School of Design, and would often go to the zoo, where he could draw the animals. He was then employed by the Museum of Natural History. He continued to study at the Art Students League of New York. In 1878 he worked as a freelance pen-and-ink artist for such periodicals as Century or Harper’s with animal studies...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Untitled: Left Side Seated Nude
Untitled: Left Side Seated Nude

Untitled: Left Side Seated Nude

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Left Side Seated Nude", Unsigned Figurative/ Nude Watercolor, Charcoal (Mixed Media) Painting on Paper, 18 x 14, Late...

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Late 20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Charcoal, Mixed Media

French Watercolor Academic 19th GHESQUIER Portrait young Italian woman Roma 1880
French Watercolor Academic 19th GHESQUIER Portrait young Italian woman Roma 1880

French Watercolor Academic 19th GHESQUIER Portrait young Italian woman Roma 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

Désiré Auguste GHESQUIER Lille, 1861 – Lille, 1934 Portrait of an Italian Woman from the Back Watercolor on paper Signed lower right "D. Ghesquier" 39.5 x 27 cm (43.5 x 30.5 cm with ...

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1880s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Drawing of Putti in the Clouds by Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826)
Drawing of Putti in the Clouds by Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826)

Drawing of Putti in the Clouds by Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826)

By Jean Jacques Francois Le Barbier

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Drawing of Putti in the Clouds Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (France, 1738-1826) Black pencil on paper Signed and dated lower left "Le Barbier L'ainé 1816" 10 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches ...

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1810s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

“Bedouin Encampment at Sunset”
“Bedouin Encampment at Sunset”

“Bedouin Encampment at Sunset”

By Paul B. Pascal

Located in Southampton, NY

Beautiful orientalist original gouache by the well known French artist, Paul B. Pascal. Circa 1885. Signed lower right. Condition is excellent. The scene is of a Bedouin encampment at sunset. Newly professionally matted and framed in antique style frame. Under glass. Overall measurements are 11 by 13 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida estate. Paul B. Pascal (1839–1905) was a French landscape painter. He did landscape paintings of the Middle East and the Mediterranean coast with gouache. After he emigrated to the United States in 1893, he did paintings of the American wilderness...

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1880s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Drawing of Putti with Anchor by Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826)
Drawing of Putti with Anchor by Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826)

Drawing of Putti with Anchor by Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826)

By Jean Jacques Francois Le Barbier

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Drawing of Putti with Anchor Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826) Black pencil on paper Signed and dated lower left "...1822. 12 years l waiting" Considering that the anchor ...

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1820s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Mashallah! by Carl Haag
Mashallah! by Carl Haag

Mashallah! by Carl Haag

By Carl Haag

Located in New Orleans, LA

Carl Haag 1820–1915 German Mashallah! Signed and dated “Carl Haag / 1870” (lower right) Titled and signed “Mash: Allah! / by Carl Haag” (en verso) Watercolor heightened with white...

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19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Elegant Woman Seen in Cafe de la Paix (Paris) - Pencil drawing - circa 1914
Elegant Woman Seen in Cafe de la Paix (Paris) - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

Elegant Woman Seen in Cafe de la Paix (Paris) - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Elegant Woman Seen in Cafe de la Paix (Paris) Original pencil and color pencils drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x ...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

1980 Fauno e Ninfa Faun and Nymph Pencil on Paper Figurative Drawing
1980 Fauno e Ninfa Faun and Nymph Pencil on Paper Figurative Drawing

1980 Fauno e Ninfa Faun and Nymph Pencil on Paper Figurative Drawing

Located in Brescia, IT

This delicate drawing of the dance between a Faun and the Nimph, looks following the Jean Cocteau clean line drawings. We can see in this scene, the grace and simplicity of the Neoc...

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1980s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

Libertine Carnaval in Venice - Ink drawing - circa 1916
Libertine Carnaval in Venice - Ink drawing - circa 1916

Libertine Carnaval in Venice - Ink drawing - circa 1916

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Libertine Carnaval in Venice Original India ink and color pencil drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Very ...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink, Color Pencil

Morning moments - Pencil drawing - circa 1914
Morning moments - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

Morning moments - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Morning moments Original India ink drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Very good condition, paper lightly y...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink

'Nymph with a Centaur', French School, Academic, Greek Mythological Grisaille
'Nymph with a Centaur', French School, Academic, Greek Mythological Grisaille

'Nymph with a Centaur', French School, Academic, Greek Mythological Grisaille

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

'Nymph with a Centaur' by T.M. French School, Academic, Framed Greek Mythological Grisaille --- An exceptionally fine, brush and wash, mythological figural study showing a centaur i...

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Early 1900s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Untitled (Mother Holding Baby)
Untitled (Mother Holding Baby)

Untitled (Mother Holding Baby)

By John Gilroy

Located in New York, NY

John Thomas Young Gilroy (English, 1898-1985), "Untitled: Mother Holding Baby", Figurative/Academic Drawing signed on Paper, 14 x 8, Early 20th Century Colors: White, Black "Untitled: Mother Holding Baby" is a Figurative/ Academic Drawing signed on Paper. Among our Gilroy collection of drawings, this particular work is unique due to its original grid markings included here within. As one can view among our details, the drawing has visible age markings and 3/4 of the perimeter rear of the work has tape. Nevertheless, as with all his figurative graphite works, a wonderfully drawn piece of a Mother cradling her infant child. John Thomas Young Gilroy (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works, simply, "Gilroy". Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts. In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness.He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers. He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering Royalty, Politicians, Actors and many others amongst his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge. He was a long-standing and much loved member of the Garrick Club...

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1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

Academic Study of young saint Inspired by Perugino, Tuscan School, cm 40x28
Academic Study of young saint Inspired by Perugino, Tuscan School, cm 40x28

Academic Study of young saint Inspired by Perugino, Tuscan School, cm 40x28

Located in Firenze, IT

Head with Halo, Academic Study Inspired by Perugino, Tuscan School, 40 × 28 cm Mid-19th century Pencil on paper Academic drawing depicting a youthful head with a halo and upward gaz...

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Mid-19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil, Carbon Pencil

Portrait Sketch
Portrait Sketch

Portrait Sketch

By Ben Fenske

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A portrait of a male head, in profile by BenFenske. The artist uses a variety of colors to convey a naturalist impression. Artist Bio Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Conté, Crayon

British, early 20th Century oriental scene by female artist Katie Blackmore
British, early 20th Century oriental scene by female artist Katie Blackmore

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 Blackmore’ (lower right) 9 x 8.3/8in. (22.8 x 21.2 cm.) A Scottish figurative and decorative artist, Katie Blackmore was closely associated with both Jessie Marion King...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Three Fishermen in a Boat Watercolor, 20th Century American Sporting Art
Three Fishermen in a Boat Watercolor, 20th Century American Sporting Art

Three Fishermen in a Boat Watercolor, 20th Century American Sporting Art

By John Whorf

Located in Marco Island, FL

A masterful example of John Whorf at the height of his powers, this large and luminous watercolor depicts three fishermen on a calm, silver-blue lake or bay, their figures rendered w...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

French School circa 1880, Portrait of a boy holding a book, drawing
French School circa 1880, Portrait of a boy holding a book, drawing

French School circa 1880, Portrait of a boy holding a book, drawing

Located in Paris, FR

French school circa 1880 Portrait of a boy holding a book graphite and white gouache on paper 39.5 x 32 cm oval view in good condition, slightly yellowed with age In its original ova...

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1880s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Pencil

Three Studies of Drapery For The Contrary Oracle; Study Of Nude Men (verso)
Three Studies of Drapery For The Contrary Oracle; Study Of Nude Men (verso)

Three Studies of Drapery For The Contrary Oracle; Study Of Nude Men (verso)

By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Artist's studio; His brother-in-law, Sir Edmund William Gosse, London; By descent in the Gosse family until 1920-1930; British private collection; by descent; Christie's ...

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1850s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Chalk, Pencil

Vogue Magazine Illustration Turn of the Century - Woman Illustrator
Vogue Magazine Illustration Turn of the Century - Woman Illustrator

Vogue Magazine Illustration Turn of the Century - Woman Illustrator

By Helen Dryden

Located in Miami, FL

Early in the artist's career most likely for Vogue Magazine. Signed lower left. Helen Dryden (1882–1972) was an American artist and successful industrial designer in the 1920s and 1...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink, Pencil, Graphite, Gouache

"Study for Alyssa II" 2018 - Charcoal drawing, portrait of young woman, framed
"Study for Alyssa II" 2018 - Charcoal drawing, portrait of young woman, framed

"Study for Alyssa II" 2018 - Charcoal drawing, portrait of young woman, framed

By Stephen Bauman

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A charcoal portrait drawing of a young woman, perfectly poised and staring directly at the viewer. Her face is executed with exceptional detail, and is the focal point of the composi...

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2010s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Untitled: Women in Bath
Untitled: Women in Bath

Untitled: Women in Bath

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Women In Bath", Signed Figurative/ Nude Watercolor, Charcoal (Mixed Media) Painting on Paper, 14 x 17, Late 20th Century, 1967 Colors: Black,...

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Late 20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Procession Four girls with flowers - English Female Illustrator
Procession Four girls with flowers - English Female Illustrator

Procession Four girls with flowers - English Female Illustrator

Located in Miami, FL

Four young English girls with flowers are shown in a line and moving from left to right. They are pushed forward on the picture plane as if they were on a stage with a simple indica...

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1890s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled: Standing Nude
Untitled: Standing Nude

Untitled: Standing Nude

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/ Unidentified Artist, "Standing Nude", Figurative/ Nude Charcoal Drawing on Brown Charcoal Paper, 24 x 20, Late 20th Century, 1968 Colors: White, Blue, Black, Red, Black "S...

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1960s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

A Fine Orientalist Pencil and Watercolor Reclining Middle Eastern Beauty
A Fine Orientalist Pencil and Watercolor Reclining Middle Eastern Beauty

A Fine Orientalist Pencil and Watercolor Reclining Middle Eastern Beauty

By Francesco Ballesio 2

Located in LA, CA

Francesco Ballesio (Italian, 1860-1923). A fine orientalist pencil and watercolor heightened with gum Arabic on paper figure of "A Middle-Eastern Beauty at Rest" depicting a young ma...

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Early 1900s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Study of a Woman with a Bowl, Red Chalk on Buff Paper, 1850s
Study of a Woman with a Bowl, Red Chalk on Buff Paper, 1850s

Study of a Woman with a Bowl, Red Chalk on Buff Paper, 1850s

By Isidore Alexandre Augustin Pils

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Isidore Pils (Paris, 1813 – Douarnenez, 1875) Study of a Woman Holding a Bowl Red chalk, heightened with white chalk, on buff paper 36.3 × 26.5 cm (14 ¼ × 10 ⅜ in.) Unsigned Prove...

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1850s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

“Figures on Camelback along the Nile”
“Figures on Camelback along the Nile”

“Figures on Camelback along the Nile”

By Paul B. Pascal

Located in Southampton, NY

Wonderful original orientalist gouache by the well known French artist, Paul B. Pascal. Signed lower right. Circa 1885. Condition is excellent. The scene depicts figures on camelback along the Nile with pyramids in the background. Newly professionally matted and framed in antique style frame. Under glass. Overall framed measurements are 11 by 13 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida estate. Paul B. Pascal (1839–1905) was a French landscape painter. He did landscape paintings of the Middle East and the Mediterranean coast with gouache. After he emigrated to the United States in 1893, he did paintings of the American wilderness...

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1880s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Archival Paper

Ernest Howard Shepard,  illustration of Punch magazine, signed, inkpen
Ernest Howard Shepard,  illustration of Punch magazine, signed, inkpen

Ernest Howard Shepard, illustration of Punch magazine, signed, inkpen

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Ernest Howard Shepard (British, 1879–1976) Laying Breaks on a London Street, an Illustration for Punch Magazine Inkpen and body colour Signed ‘Ernest H. Shepard’ (lower left) 8 1/8 x...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Boulevard Parisino - Late 20th Century Framed Pastel Drawing
Boulevard Parisino - Late 20th Century Framed Pastel Drawing

Boulevard Parisino - Late 20th Century Framed Pastel Drawing

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Firmado por el artista en la parte inferior Se presenta bien enmarcada la obra (no hay cristal para evitar posibles roturas del cristal en el transporte) y comentar que el marco pre...

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Late 20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Paris Society Beauty Portrait
French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Paris Society Beauty Portrait

French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Paris Society Beauty Portrait

By Adele Grasset

Located in Norwich, GB

A astounding portrait of a society beauty by Adele Grasset (active ca 1830-1850). With an open face and and lightly smiling lips, she is wearing a gown typical of the romantic period. Drawn in graphite and heightened with white, the drawing is dated 1836 As often with woman artists of the 18th and 19th century, there is little biographical information available on Adèle Grasset. We do know however, that she had studied with the highly prominent artist François Gérard (1770-1837) , known also as the Baron Gérard...

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1830s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Gouache

The Buttonhole By Charles Spencelayh
The Buttonhole By Charles Spencelayh

The Buttonhole By Charles Spencelayh

By Charles Spencelayh

Located in New Orleans, LA

Charles Spencelayh 1865-1958 British The Buttonhole Signed “C.SPENCELAYH” (lower left) and inscribed “This Drawing was accepted into the Royal Academy but crowded out for want of ...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Boats at the Dock

Boats at the Dock

By Stephen Seymour Thomas

Located in Dallas, TX

gouache with pen and ink signed "Seymour Thomas" at lower right

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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Gouache, Pen

“Nassau Harbor, Bahamas”
“Nassau Harbor, Bahamas”

“Nassau Harbor, Bahamas”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the American artist, Martin Louis Lindsay. Signed, titled and dated top right. Done in 1944. Condi...

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1940s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Fishing Party - Pencil drawing - circa 1914
Fishing Party - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

Fishing Party - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Fishing Party Original pencil and color pencil drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Very good condition, pap...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Untitled: Rearview Of a Seated Nude
Untitled: Rearview Of a Seated Nude

Untitled: Rearview Of a Seated Nude

By Henry Varnum Poor

Located in New York, NY

Henry Varnum Poor (American, 1887-1970), "Untitled: Rearview Of A Seated Nude", Figurative Signed Pen and Ink Drawing, 16 x 10.38, Mid 20th Century Colors: Black and White Henry V...

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Mid-20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pen

“View of Pyramid Cestius, Rome”
“View of Pyramid Cestius, Rome”

“View of Pyramid Cestius, Rome”

By Francois-Marius Granet

Located in Southampton, NY

Brown ink and wash drawing with touches of watercolor and gouache by the French artist, Francois-Marius Granet. Signed lower left. Condition: Good. Provenance: Christie’s London sale 1993. Matted but unframed. The Pyramid of Cestius (in Italian, Piramide di Caio Cestio or Piramide Cestia...

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1810s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Ink, Gouache

"Et in Arcadia Ego Academic Drawing, Pencil on Paper, Signed J. Miró"
"Et in Arcadia Ego Academic Drawing, Pencil on Paper, Signed J. Miró"

"Et in Arcadia Ego Academic Drawing, Pencil on Paper, Signed J. Miró"

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: Et in Arcadia ego Artist: Signed “J. Miró” Technique: Pencil and charcoal on paper Paper size: 49 × 39 cm (19.3 × 15.4 in) Framed size: 64 × 53 cm (25.2 × 20.9 in) Date: Decem...

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Early 1900s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Study of woman in bathing suit - Ink drawing - circa 1916
Study of woman in bathing suit - Ink drawing - circa 1916

Study of woman in bathing suit - Ink drawing - circa 1916

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Study of woman in bathing suit Original India ink and color pencil drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10.4 x 7.8 in) Ver...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink, Color Pencil

French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Parisian Lady Portrait Madame Seguin
French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Parisian Lady Portrait Madame Seguin

French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Parisian Lady Portrait Madame Seguin

By Adele Grasset

Located in Norwich, GB

A stunning portrait of a Parisian beauty from the romantic period by Adele Grasset (active ca 1830-1850). With her intelligent eyes and determined look, doesn't this lady bear great resemblance to Chopin's paramour George Sand? The sitter is Jeanne Marie Vidal, wife of Claude Auguste Seguin, from a prominent family in Avignon, as the family tree attached to the back for the frame indicates. Research in old annals has also revealed that Madame Seguin was a modern and independent lady: she worked in lady's fashion in Paris, and patented wrapping mechanism that protected lady's hats during their transport! As often with woman artists of the 18th and 19th century, there is little biographical information available on the artist, Adèle Grasset. We do know however, that she had studied with the highly prominent artist François Gérard (1770-1837) , known also as the Baron Gérard...

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1830s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Two divine women - Pencil drawing - circa 1914
Two divine women - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

Two divine women - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Two divine women Original pencil and color pencil drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Very good condition, ...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Untitled: Three Nude Females
Untitled: Three Nude Females

Untitled: Three Nude Females

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Three Nude Females", Figurative/ Nude Charcoal signed Drawing on Paper, 24 x 18, Late 20th Century Colors: Black a...

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Late 20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Paper

"Entrance to the Enchanted Island (Chicago World's Fair)" Florence McClung
"Entrance to the Enchanted Island (Chicago World's Fair)" Florence McClung

"Entrance to the Enchanted Island (Chicago World's Fair)" Florence McClung

Located in New York, NY

Florence McClung Entrance to the Enchanted Island (Chicago World's Fair), 1933 Signed lower right Watercolor on paper 10 1/2 x 14 inches Florence McClung was a pioneering Texas pai...

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1930s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Naked woman facing a little devil - Pencil drawing - circa 1914
Naked woman facing a little devil - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

Naked woman facing a little devil - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Naked woman facing a little devil Original pencil drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Good condition, paper...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Gentle Evening - Pencil drawing - circa 1914
Gentle Evening - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

Gentle Evening - Pencil drawing - circa 1914

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Gentle evening Original pencil and color pencil drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Very good condition, pa...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Secretary in the Subway - Pencil drawing - circa 1913
Secretary in the Subway - Pencil drawing - circa 1913

Secretary in the Subway - Pencil drawing - circa 1913

By Georges Conrad

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Secretary in the Subway Original pencil and color pencils drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Good conditio...

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1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Untitled (Sideview of a Gentleman)
Untitled (Sideview of a Gentleman)

Untitled (Sideview of a Gentleman)

By John Gilroy

Located in New York, NY

John Thomas Young Gilroy (English, 1898-1985), "Untitled: Sideview of a Gentleman", Charcoal/Pencil on Paper signed and matted to original card stock, 20.75 x 12.75 (22 x 14), Early 20th Century, 1920 Colors: White, Black John Thomas Young Gilroy (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works, simply, "Gilroy". Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts.[1] In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness.[2] He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers.[3] He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering Royalty, Politicians, Actors and many others amongst his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge. He was a long-standing and much loved member of the Garrick Club...

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1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

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