There is a broad range of 18th century watercolour portraits for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for
Modern editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes
Modern. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 18th Century. You can search the 18th century watercolour portraits that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of
brown,
gray,
beige and
orange. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but
Daniel Gardner,
George Romney,
Francis Cotes,
John Downman and
Hugh Douglas Hamilton produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in
crayon,
pastel and
paint.
18th century watercolour portraits can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,485, while the lowest priced sells for $247 and the highest can go for as much as $59,527.
Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and watercolor paintings 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 watercolor paintings and find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.
