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By Jay Alan Babcock

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Jay Alan Babcock is a St. Louis-based graphic designer and painter. His work exhibits his interest in the visual language of Americana, including old high school yearbook portraits, ...

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2010s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints
Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints

Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Transport yourself to the wonder and romance of early flight with this pair of hand-colored antique engravings, each depicting the world’s first hot air balloon ascents in 18th-centu...

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20th Century French French Provincial Drawings

Materials

Wire

Hot Air Balloon with Couple
Hot Air Balloon with Couple

Hot Air Balloon with Couple

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Hot Air Balloon with Couple" 2017, is a pastel on paper by French artist Jean Marc Brugeille, b.1959. It is signed and dated at the lower right corner by the artist. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Pastel

Hare and Vole with Balloon Animal

Hare and Vole with Balloon Animal

By Adonna Khare

Located in Bozeman, MT

Adonna Khare is an American master carbon-pencil artist. Her style has been compared to the photo-realistic illustrations of Audubon, but the surreal worlds and strange inhabitants s...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Carbon Pencil

Boy on a balloon -  Seth Globepainter - Street Art - France - Unique piece

Boy on a balloon - Seth Globepainter - Street Art - France - Unique piece

By SETH

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Original drawing on canvas with black marker Hand signed lower right Dedicated in french, lower left Unique piece Framed Mint condition

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2010s Street Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Permanent Marker

French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons
French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons

French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Watercolor of Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence and Figure Holding Balloons by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists pape...

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Late 20th Century French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pen

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Richard Caton Woodville II (1856 - 1927) 1794 War Balloon Aquarell England 1910
Richard Caton Woodville II (1856 - 1927) 1794 War Balloon Aquarell England 1910

Richard Caton Woodville II (1856 - 1927) 1794 War Balloon Aquarell England 1910

By Richard Caton Woodville Jr.

Located in Meinisberg, CH

Richard Caton Woodville II (British, 1856 - 1927) The French Aerostatic Corps - The first War Balloon The launching of the L'Entreprenant used by the French Army under General Jourd...

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1910s English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Cardboard

light cool grey drawing on paper, contemporary, organic, earthy neutral minimal
light cool grey drawing on paper, contemporary, organic, earthy neutral minimal

light cool grey drawing on paper, contemporary, organic, earthy neutral minimal

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

Specifically a gore is one panel–a segment of a hot air balloon envelope–six of these are sewn together to create a full balloon canopy, therefore six drawings are represented in thi...

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2010s Minimalist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

Minimal drawing Oil Pastel Paper, outlines organic neutral, grey stack delicate
Minimal drawing Oil Pastel Paper, outlines organic neutral, grey stack delicate

Minimal drawing Oil Pastel Paper, outlines organic neutral, grey stack delicate

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

During this residency the artist explored ideas of flight while researching the invention and design of the hot air balloon. These drawings belong to a larger group of work reflecti...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Oil Crayon

"Six Gores" Minimal drawing Oil Pastel on Paper, organic neutral, black, pattern
"Six Gores" Minimal drawing Oil Pastel on Paper, organic neutral, black, pattern

"Six Gores" Minimal drawing Oil Pastel on Paper, organic neutral, black, pattern

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

During this residency the artist explored ideas of flight while researching the invention and design of the hot air balloon. These drawings belong to a larger group of work reflecti...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Oil Crayon

"Gore Light Warm Grey" Drawing on Paper, organic neutral lines, abstract minimal
"Gore Light Warm Grey" Drawing on Paper, organic neutral lines, abstract minimal

"Gore Light Warm Grey" Drawing on Paper, organic neutral lines, abstract minimal

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

Specifically a gore is one panel–a segment of a hot air balloon envelope–six of these are sewn together to create a full balloon canopy, therefore six drawings are represented in thi...

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2010s Minimalist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

"Gore Black" Colored Pencil on Paper, lines, curves, organic, neutral, op
"Gore Black" Colored Pencil on Paper, lines, curves, organic, neutral, op

"Gore Black" Colored Pencil on Paper, lines, curves, organic, neutral, op

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

Specifically a gore is one panel–a segment of a hot air balloon envelope–six of these are sewn together to create a full balloon canopy, therefore six drawings are represented in thi...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

"Gore Dark Warm Grey" Colored Pencil on Paper, organic neutral lines, op
"Gore Dark Warm Grey" Colored Pencil on Paper, organic neutral lines, op

"Gore Dark Warm Grey" Colored Pencil on Paper, organic neutral lines, op

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

Specifically a gore is one panel–a segment of a hot air balloon envelope–six of these are sewn together to create a full balloon canopy, therefore six drawings are represented in thi...

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2010s Minimalist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

"Gore Dark Cool Grey" Colored Pencil on Paper, wabi-sabi, organic neutral, lines
"Gore Dark Cool Grey" Colored Pencil on Paper, wabi-sabi, organic neutral, lines

"Gore Dark Cool Grey" Colored Pencil on Paper, wabi-sabi, organic neutral, lines

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

Specifically a gore is one panel–a segment of a hot air balloon envelope–six of these are sewn together to create a full balloon canopy, therefore six drawings are represented in thi...

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2010s Minimalist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

"Gore Gold" Colored Pencil on Paper, curves, organic, neutral, minimal line work
"Gore Gold" Colored Pencil on Paper, curves, organic, neutral, minimal line work

"Gore Gold" Colored Pencil on Paper, curves, organic, neutral, minimal line work

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

Specifically a gore is one panel–a segment of a hot air balloon envelope–six of these are sewn together to create a full balloon canopy, therefore six drawings are represented in thi...

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2010s Conceptual Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

"Gore Pattern III" Oil Pastel on Paper, outlines, organic, neutral, minimal grey
"Gore Pattern III" Oil Pastel on Paper, outlines, organic, neutral, minimal grey

"Gore Pattern III" Oil Pastel on Paper, outlines, organic, neutral, minimal grey

By Amanda Andersen

Located in Hamburg, HH

During this residency the artist explored ideas of flight while researching the invention and design of the hot air balloon. These drawings belong to a larger group of work reflecti...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon

Balloon Bears

Balloon Bears

By Adonna Khare

Located in Bozeman, MT

This is a framed original drawing on paper. Adonna Khare is an America Artist mainly focused on carbon pencil on paper drawings. She received her Masters of Fine Art from California...

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2010s Photorealist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Carbon Pencil

Large Original Drawing of a French Balloon Back Cabriole Legged Dining chair
Large Original Drawing of a French Balloon Back Cabriole Legged Dining chair

Large Original Drawing of a French Balloon Back Cabriole Legged Dining chair

Located in Cotignac, FR

A French pencil drawing of a 19th Century balloon back, cabriole legged dining chair..

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Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pencil

Penguin with Balloons

Penguin with Balloons

By Adonna Khare

Located in Bozeman, MT

Adonna Khare is an America Artist mainly focused on carbon pencil on paper drawings. She received her Masters of Fine Art from California State University Long Beach. Her work has be...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

Fragmented in Blue with Kites and Balloons

Fragmented in Blue with Kites and Balloons

By Robert Strati

Located in New York, NY

Robert Strati is an American artist who creates multimedia artworks using broken plates. His recent series “Fragmented” started when he accidentally dropped and broke a porcelain pla...

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2010s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Porcelain, Ink, Digital

Fragmented in Blue with Temples and Balloons
Fragmented in Blue with Temples and Balloons

Fragmented in Blue with Temples and Balloons

By Robert Strati

Located in New York, NY

Robert Strati is an American artist who creates multimedia artworks using broken plates. His recent series “Fragmented” started when he accidentally dropped and broke a porcelain pla...

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2010s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Porcelain, Ink, Digital

Balloon Girl: I Love You! Mixed Media Print, Pop Art, Signed, 2024
Balloon Girl: I Love You! Mixed Media Print, Pop Art, Signed, 2024

Balloon Girl: I Love You! Mixed Media Print, Pop Art, Signed, 2024

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in New York, NY

“Balloon Girl: I Love You” is a vibrant 2024 mixed media print by Mr. Brainwash, measuring 36.25 x 28.4 inches. Signed, dated, and inscribed to verso. The piece reimagines the iconi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Screen

Balloon Boy
Balloon Boy

Balloon Boy

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculpture for Pez's solo show in London in 2018. Based on an old drawing from 2013 "Balloon Boy". Very fragile piece « Sweet Life »: a first retrospective that encompasses the four ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Girls with Balloons

Girls with Balloons

By Jeronym H. Vitek

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Signed by the artist in pencil lower right

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1940s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

“Santa Balloon Delivery”
“Santa Balloon Delivery”

“Santa Balloon Delivery”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original illustrative artwork composed of watercolor and gouache on heavy card stock used as a Christmas card. Circa 1965. Condition is excellent. Unframed. Newly professionally m...

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1960s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache, Cardboard

Dudley Burnside: Hot Air Balloon Rising - oil on board 1983

Dudley Burnside: Hot Air Balloon Rising - oil on board 1983

By Dudley Burnside

Located in London, GB

Dudley Burnside (1912-2005) 'Hot Air Balloon Rising' Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated 1983 40 x 30 cm Group Captain Dudley Burnside was a pilot who operated during the 1930s over...

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1980s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil

Balloon Boy
Balloon Boy

Pez Pierre Yves RiveauBalloon Boy, 2018

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H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in

Balloon Boy

By Pez Pierre Yves Riveau

Located in Hollywood, FL

Sculpture for Pez's solo show "SWEET LIFE" in Hoxton Arches - London 2018, Based on an old drawing from 2013 "Balloon Boy". Sweet Life: a first retrospective that encompasses the fou...

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2010s Street Art Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Drawing of a Two-Headed Girl 'Simple Balloon' by Hans Bellmer
Drawing of a Two-Headed Girl 'Simple Balloon' by Hans Bellmer

Drawing of a Two-Headed Girl 'Simple Balloon' by Hans Bellmer

By Hans Bellmer 1

Located in Brussels, BE

Drawing of a two headed girl with a balloon by Hans Bellmer.

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Vintage 1930s French Drawings

Red Riding Hood, Original, raw linen, canvas, acrylic paint, stencils, signed
Red Riding Hood, Original, raw linen, canvas, acrylic paint, stencils, signed

Red Riding Hood, Original, raw linen, canvas, acrylic paint, stencils, signed

By Claire Westwood

Located in London, GB

Red Riding Hood, Original, painted on a raw linen canvas with lots of watery washes. Little stylised balloon shaped trees and drawings and stencil. little red riding hood with basket...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Raw Linen, Other Medium, Stencil

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Find the exact balloon drawing you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Modern and Photorealist versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a balloon drawing may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right balloon drawing for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige and black. A balloon drawing from Adonna Khare, Dudley Burnside, Krzysztof Pastuszka, Richard Caton Woodville Jr. and Thomas Smith — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in pencil, carbon pencil and paint — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Balloon Drawing?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a balloon drawing in our inventory may begin at $100 and can go as high as $54,337, while the average can fetch as much as $1,406.

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