Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 10" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts an impasto portrait of a feminine face.

Pencil Sketch of a Man with Cigarette pencil drawing on artist paper painting: 9 x 6.5 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condition Descri...

Portrait of a man at Flanders in 1918 by Eduard Dollerschell (German b. 1887 d. 1946.) Beautiful and delicately rendered portrait of a man done in gouache, pencil, and conte crayon....

Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 11" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts an impasto portrait of a feminine face.

Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 15" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts an impasto scene of artists with their easels.

Study of a Seated Figure pencil drawing on artist paper painting: 11 x 8.25 inches double sided provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condition

Portrait of a Man in a Flannel Shirt in Ink on Paper Expressive line drawing of a man by Shirley Pittman (American, 1929-2013). He is sitting, cross legged, with a drink and an asht...

French School, mid century The Bathing Suit unsigned watercolour painting with gouache, on paper (two-layers affixed together), unframed sheet: 18 x 14 inches Eye catching paintin...

Gorgeous pair of two 1920's watercolor portraits of Gibson girls, one in blue and one in pink, by Charles Hollman (Dutch, 1877-1953). Each portrait renders...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double...

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...

Pencil study portrait drawing of a child painting at an easel by French artist Charles-Jean Agard. The work is signed bottom left and presented in a carved wood and gilt frame with mount under glass. A very charming pencil study of a child sitting at an easel. Agard has beautifully captured the head and face in full, with the light and shade, the rest of the body and surroundings are in sketch form, the contrast between the two making for a very successful composition beautifully capturing the intensity of the sitter. Charles Agard...

Wayne Ensrud, American (1934 - ) - untitled (Lady), Year: circa 1975, Medium: Watercolor and Pencil on Paper, Signed in Pencil, Size: 31 in. x 23 in. (78.74 cm x 58.42 cm)

Watercolor portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed "Blake" in the lower left corner. Unframed. Marjorie May Gulley Blake wa...

English Graphite Sketch of a Male Nude, in Profile by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905) on pale blue/grey artists paper, unframed measurements: sheet 18.5 x 12 inches provenance...

Work on paper Golden wooden frame with glass pane 66 x 53.5 x 3.5 cm

Portrait of a Mexican girl in church by Joseph Yeager (early-mid 20th Century) on heavy bond watercolor paper with ragged edges. Signed "Joe Yeager" in th...

Signed verso, 'George Wilburton Colby' (American, 1859-1922) and dated 1920. George Colby was a member of the old Art League and a life member of the Chicago Art Institute. After hi...

Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 13" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts an impasto scene of individuals grouped together.

Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 6" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts an impasto portrait of a feminine face with a blue background.

Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 7" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts an impasto portrait of a feminine face with a blue background.

Unique set of expressive portrait studies in watercolor and ink by Santa Cruz artist Bob Newick (American, 20th Century). Signed "To Wendy / In Friendsh...

Charcoal and pastel on paper Sight: 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. Framed: 24 1/2 x 20 1/4 x 1 2/3 in. Signed lower right Inscribed verso

Portrait of an elegant woman by Joseph Yeager (American, 20th Century). This piece is unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of Yeager work directly from the estate. This piece...

Stately portrait of George Arliss by Ivan Opffer (Danish, 1897-1980). Mr. Arliss is depicted wearing his signature monocle, looking directly at the viewer. Although this piece appears to be done rapidly, there is a clear confidence in Opffer's work - he was an accomplished portrait artist - and the resemblance to the subject is unmistakable. George Arliss (born Augustus George Andrews; 10 April 1868 – 5 February 1946) was an English actor, author, playwright, and filmmaker who found success in the United States. He was the first British actor to win an Academy Award – which he won for his performance as Victorian-era British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli in Disraeli (1929) – as well as the earliest-born actor to win the honour. He specialized in successful biopics, such as Disraeli, Voltaire (1933), and Cardinal Richelieu (1935), as well as light comedies, which included The Millionaire (1931) and A Successful Calamity (1932). Signed and dated "Ivan Opffer 1934" in the lower right. Titled "Mr. Arliss" in the lower left. Presented in a new off-white mat with foamcore backing. Mat size: 22"H x 16"W Art size: 17.5"H x 12"W Ivan Opffer (Danish, 1897-1980) was born in Nyborg, Denmark, on June 4, 1897, to a family of Danish scholars and journalists. His brother was Emil Opffer, a Danish merchant seaman and journalist who was known for his relationship with American writer Hart Crane. Ivan was raised in Mexico City and New York, where his anarchist father was the editor of a radical Danish-language newspaper. His involvement in painting and drawing began at an early age. At a summer workshop, he met and studied drawing with Winslow Homer, then went on to study at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League of New York. When the US entered World War I, Opffer was one of the members of the American Army Camouflage Corps, headed by Homer Saint-Gaudens (whose mother was a relative of Winslow Homer), the son of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. As a camoufleur, Opffer served with other artists and architects, some of whom became well-known, including Barry Faulkner, Sherry Edmundson Fry, Kimon Nicolaides, Robert Lawson, Abraham Rattner, Kerr Eby, and others. It was this same unit, while still in training in at Camp American University in Washington DC, that launched a camp newspaper called The Camoufleur. Only three issues were published before the unit’s deployment to France in late 1917. In the October 31 issue, a satirical portrait by Opffer of Homer Saint-Gaudens (titled “Our Boss”) was published on page 5. After the war, Opffer returned to New York, where he became known for his caricatures of leading Modern writers, among them James Joyce, Edgar Lee Masters, Siegfried Sassoon, George Bernard Shaw, Carl Sandburg, G.K. Chesterton, and Thomas Mann. In the years between the wars, Opffer married Betty à Beckett Chomley, and settled in Paris, where he was a student at the Academie Julliard. He also lived in London and Copenhagen, where his drawings were frequently published in newspapers and magazines. With the outbreak of World War II, he and his family returned to New York and lived in Greenwich Village. Among his friends in that era were William Butler Yeats, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald...

Winter landscape. 1962. Watercolor on paper, 28x37,5 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began he...

Artist's Self-Portrait in Pastel on Paper Bright yellow and ochre make up this self-portrait in chalk pastels by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Century). Unsigned, but acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Mat size: 30"H x 24"W Paper size: 24"H x 18"W Presented in a new soft peachy cream mat with foam core backing. Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Century) is a San Francisco...

A beautiful 1985 pencil drawing of actress Joan Collins by American artist Louis Nadalini (Italian, 1927-1995). Signed and dated "Nadalini 85" lower right. Unframed. Image, 20"H x 16"L. ARTFORUM article: Louis Nadalini In the last couple of seasons, San Francisco has lost several of its galleries. Some others have just recently begun operating but often with an entirely new group of artists. Some members of those apparently secure gallery stables that went out of business have found their way into other stables, but a larger group is without a place to show. I decided to look into such a person’s studio in my endeavor to find out what is really happening in the Bay Area art world. I went to see Louis Nadalini. His latest painting continues with the lattice of slats protruding forward with two variations of the painting painted on the sides of the slats which are viewable when standing to either side. This was always a very abstract method and he had quite often painted pure abstractions which centered quietly into hypnotic devices of exceptional color richness, but which gave a kaleidoscopic change as you moved past it. Untitled #42 (the most recent painting) has subject matter and was done in a much more painterly way. The side variations were flat in color, and there were some elements seen only in the side views, a skeleton’s arm and a black hand, for example. Nadalini says that he may abandon the lattice altogether if it gets in his way, but so far it seems to work better than it did with the abstractions. He is enthusiastic about the work he is doing, felt very free about making changes, and was, at the same time still happy about work from several years ago and unwilling to think that older work and new work should not be exhibited together. He hasn’t been thinking about galleries for a while. Nadalini goes to sea periodically which gives him time for contemplation as well as for renewing his resources. by —Knute Stiles...

Elegant portrait of an art student at work by Joseph Yeager (American, 20th Century). This piece is unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of Yeager work directly from the estate. This piece is on heavy bond paper with ragged edges. No frame. Joseph "Joe" Yeager (American, 20th Century) was raised in Cleveland Ohio, where he went to art school at night and started his art career at 19. He was a commercial artist for the Cleveland Press...

Rare turn of the century portrait of J.O. and T.O. Mason, from a daguerreotype photograph, c.1860, by Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel (American, 1876-1954). Portrait c.1900. Signed "Marion...

Study of a woman in profile by San Francisco artist William Kirchner (20th Century). Signed and dated "W. Kirchner 67" in the lower right corner. Presented in a new charcoal grey mat with foam core backing. Paper size: 18"H x 12"W. Exhibitions, San Francisco 28th Annual Arts Festival 1974, Capricorn Asunder Gallery 1974, Nevada City...

Watercolor portrait of a young Mexican girl by Joseph Yeager (American, 20th Century). Signed "Joe Yeager" in the lower right corner. This piece is on hea...

Watercolor portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed "Blake" in the lower right corner. Unframed. Marjorie May Gulley Blake w...

Ray Swanson (1937-2004) "Native American" Original Pen & Ink c.1960s Fine portrait of a Native American Indian by listed Western artist Ray Swanson. Dime...

Wayne Ensrud, American (1934 - ) - Nude with Scarf, Year: 1980, Medium: Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, signed l.r., Size: 30 x 22.5 in. (76.2 x 57.15 cm)

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Woman with Flowers (P1.28), Year: 1956, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 22 x 15 in. (55.88 x 38.1 cm), Description: Sitting agains...

Vintage Fantasy Dreamscape in Color Pencil by Vilela Valentin c.1986 This is a remarkable original illustration done in color pencil by a very talente...

Portrait of a Man (24) Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Ink on paper, signed Image Size: 8 x 7 inches Frame Size: 19 x 15 inches

Artist: Alton Tobey Tite: Beethoven Year: 1974 Medium: Pastel on Paper, signed l.r. Size: 35.5 x 41 in. (90.17 x 104.14 cm) Frame Size: 40 x 36 in. (101.6 x 91.44 cm)

Richard Shepard, American (1926 - 2000) - He Knows Life, Year: 1981, Medium: Mixed Media on Paper, signed in pencil, Size: 23 x 19 in. (58.42 x 48.26 cm), Frame Size: 32 x 28 inc...

Wayne Ensrud, American (1934 - ) - Reclining Woman II, Year: 1980, Medium: Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, signed l.r., Size: 30 x 22.5 in. (76.2 x 57.15 cm)

Wayne Ensrud, American (1934 - ) - Lady in Flowers, Year: circa 1975, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, signed l.r., Size: 29 in. x 21 in. (73.66 cm x 53.34 cm), Frame Size: 37 x 28.5...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Portrait of Woman in Maine (P2.55), Year: 1958, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm), Description: Starin...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Seated Woman (P6.18), Year: 1957, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 29 x 22 in. (73.66 x 55.88 cm), Description: Wearing an oversize...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Portrait of a Blonde Woman (P1.4), Year: 1961, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 22.5 x 15 in. (57.15 x 38.1 cm), Description: This sumptuous portrait of a woman with cropped, curly blonde hair is imbued with luxury and elegance. As she lifts her hands to her shoulder, the woman's decadent fur robe...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Ballerina with Tiara (P1.30), Year: 1961, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 22 x 15 in. (55.88 x 38.1 cm), Description: Set against ...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Woman with Tambourine (P2.57), Year: circa 1960, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Image Size: 12 x 9 inches, Size: 13 x 9.75 in. (33.02 x...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Portrait of Seated Woman (P2.40), Year: 1961, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Image Size: 18 x 12.5 inches, Size: 22 x 15 in. (55.88 x 3...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Portrait of a Man (P5.47), Year: 1966, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 20 x 15 in. (50.8 x 38.1 cm), Description: Facing the left,...

Susan Grisell Impressionist Beauties Signed lower left Pastel on paper 9 x 11 3/4 inches 12 x 16 inches mat Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and mentor, the respected New England impressionist painter, Bernard Lennon, Susan Grisell developed a style marked adherence to nature. Her paintings are recognizable for their effortless rendering, with line and color that express the impressions of what she observes, and dense brushwork that conveys her response following the sensitive observation of atmosphere. In May 2023, one of Susan's paintings "Blue Crock...

Artist: Mkrtich Sarkisyan (Mcho) Work: Original Drawing, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Ink on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Abstract Subject: Self Portrait, Size: 12" x 9" x ...

Fine Graphite Portrait of Beautiful Young Woman by R.G. Smith Portrait dimensions 15.5" x 19.5". The frame measures 17.5" x 21.5". Signed in the lower right corner. The portrait ...

Unsigned Provenance: FAR Gallery, New York, NY Private Collection, New Jersey Reference and Notes: Daumier was a prolific draftsman. This drawing of a lawyer was once part of a...

Susan Grisell Poults Feeding Signed lower left Pastel on paper 10 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches 16 x 12 inches mat Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and mentor, the respected New England impressionist painter, Bernard Lennon, Susan Grisell developed a style marked adherence to nature. Her paintings are recognizable for their effortless rendering, with line and color that express the impressions of what she observes, and dense brushwork that conveys her response following the sensitive observation of atmosphere. In May 2023, one of Susan's paintings "Blue Crock...

Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Nude in a Yellow Hat Year: circa 1970 Medium: Pastel on paper, signed Image Size: 25.5 x 18.5 inches Frame Size: 38 x 31 inches

Black Woman's Beauty by Lu Haskew Watercolor Portrait 10x8" image size 20x18" framed (behind glass) Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport of fine art. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lu Haskew 1921-2009 "Life is good to me. Being able to go to my studio five days weekly and paint for several hours, living in a supportive community, having family and friends who encourage me--all have contributed to helping me become an artist. Being fortunate to study with some of the artists I admire has kept me painting from the garden, people and my favorite things. With the support of galleries, teaching and doing demos, how could I do anything else? My goal is to try to be the best I can be by always being a student, looking for new ideas and stretching my horizons." Upon retirement from a 33-year teaching career, Lu rented a studio in Loveland and began concentrating on her oil and watercolor painting. Learning from artists she had followed and admired throughout the years her painting became a full time career that lasted 17-years. Beginning in 1992, she studied with renowned painters Richard Schmid, Clyde Aspevig, Joyce Pike...

Self Portrait with Brushes by Lu Haskew Pencil 9x11" image size 15x18.5" framed as pictured, behind glass with archival matte Graphite drawing of the artist with her tools Shipping ...

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Lady in Red Medium: watercolour on artists paper Size: painting: 15 x 19.75 inches Provenance: private collection,...

Youth. Bilateral. 1960s. Paper, watercolor, 34.5x25 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began her...

Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 14" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts an impasto scene of individuals grouped together.