Book Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

A joyful scene of lighthearted merriment in the palace of Jangahir Mahal Agra Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (2...

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. c 1690. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on light ...

Marina Abramovic Original self-portrait drawing (hand signed and inscribed), 2014 Ink drawing held inside hardback monograph, done at the artist's Serpentine Gallery exhibition, han...

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

Description Raymond Pettibon (1957) Untitled (The sense must...), 1990 Ink on paper Signed/dated by artist on verso Image: 11.5 x 9.5 in; Framed: 19 x 17.5 in

Portrait of a Woman is an original drawing realized by Unknown Artist in the late 19th Century. Beautiful pencil drawing on ivory-colored cardboard. Includes passpartout (49 x 34 cm...

LOVE FOR A STREET-WALKER Crayon, graphite, pencil on paper. Measurements: (H) 76 x (W) 56 cm. Attractive portrait of an Edo prostitute hurrying through the streets. She wears a black kimono over layers of colored kimono, tucking her hand into the "obi" at her waist. A white scarf is draped over her head, the edge caught between her teeth, and loose wisps of hair framed her face. There is an impressive contrast between the black kimono and the yellow-orange of collars, sleeves and "obi", balancing the composition the pastel pink of the scarf that covers her head. This image is part of the "bijin-ga" series, Pretty Women, drawn by Mario BGil, based in the Kitigawa Utamaro woodblock print "Love for a street-walker" (1795), 37,2 x 24,6 cm. The British Musem. London, UK. The artist reproduces the seal of the censor (Kiwame) and from the original publisher ("Tsutaya", climbing leaf)), between the two, the signature of Mario BGil written in Japanese, with the date 14 (2014). The mesaurements of the drawing are 76 x 56 cm. (29,92 x 22,05 in.), with a painted surface of 67 x 49,5 cm. With his work on the "bijing-ga" series, Mario BGil wanted to embellish, give brilliance and volume to the images presented by japanese artist Kitigawa Utamaro in those beautiful engravings, ennobled with the patina of time, which have served as inspiration. The result obtained is almost life-size portraits, endowed with strong chromaticism and valuable contrasts, all enhanced, in turn, with the volume provided by the weight and rigidity of the paper, and its thick texture (Fabriano Artistico “grana grosso”, 640g/m2; the thickness and hardness of the paper makes it necessary to transport it without rolling). In this way, Mario BGil pays tribute to his admired artist and offers us a new and enriched vision of this popular facet of oriental art from the 18th and 19th centuries. ABOUT THE ARTIST Mario BGil is a self-taught artist who for years has combined his creative activity with his work in the family business, away from commercial art galleries. In 2012, a deep interest in oriental art was awakened in him and he began to study the great masters of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, who had such an influence on the European avant-garde of the late 19th century. The discovery of Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), a key figure in the metropolitan culture of Edo (now Tokyo), and a point of reference in the history of Japanese engraving...

Linda Stein, Fur Elise 418.035 - Signed Feminist LGBTQ+ Colorful Ink, Color Pencil, and Graphite on Paper Drawing Fur Elise 418.035 is from Linda Stein's Profiles Notation series-...

Women illustrators were alive, well, and quite active in the early 20th century. Most of their production was associated with topics that dealt with the home, children or fairy tales. In this masterfully rendered work in pen and ink, Jacobs displays great technical skill in presenting three maidens dressing a beautiful female member of the Court wearing a tiara. Signed in a cartouche lower right From: Stella Mead, Great Stories from Many Lands, London: James Herbert and Co, 1936, page 78 " Red and White Roses" Provenance: Chris Beetles Work is elegantly matted and not framed. Helen Mary Jacobs was born in Ilford, Essex, the sister of the writer W.W. Jacobs; she studied art at the West Ham...

Cover Illustration for "Now We Are Sick: An Anthology of Nasty Verse" edited by Neil Gaiman and Stephen Jones pen, ink and watercolor on paper signed lower left. Unframed. Image siz...

As a reflection on the value we give to objects, this series exposes examples of objects that we use daily and for different reasons ended up gaining very high prices. By redrawing t...

Ed Templeton grew up and lives in Huntington Beach. While Templeton originally gained fame as a professional skateboarder, he is now recognized as a semin...

As a reflection on the value we give to objects, this series exposes examples of objects that we use daily and for different reasons ended up gaining very high prices. By redrawing t...

Pioneering Woman Illustrator Margery Stocking Hart draws a pen-and-ink story depicting a round table of predators encircling a vulnerable bunny rabbit. ...

As a reflection on the value we give to objects, this series exposes examples of objects that we use daily and for different reasons ended up gaining very high prices. By redrawing t...

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper, with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in black ink on the recto, as well as the Jaipur City Council blindstamp, 13 5/8...

Linda Stein, The Juggler 418.036 - Signed Feminist LGBTQ+ Colorful Ink, Color Pencil, and Graphite on Paper Drawing The Juggler 418.036 is from Linda Stein's Profiles Notation ser...

This is a brilliant and charming cover concept, with an attractive young woman staring at a beautiful butterfly caught in the netting of her hat. The butterfly's yellow and red color...

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

Homme assis et personnage is a pencil drawing realized by Alberto Giacometti on a page of Louis Guilloux's "La merveille", published in "Les Lettres Nouvelles", n°7, septembre 1953, p. 779. Giacometti sketched a male portrait in his typical style. The man is in profile and on the right side of the page there is a small study of a standing figure. Following Fondation Giacometti, it was realized by the author on September 1953. As James Lord...

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...

Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping in the continental US, and a 14-day return policy. Ed Templeton Untitled (The Beverly Hills Hotel...

The murder of John Lennon. The birth of my children. Nixon’s resignation. Brain surgery. Driven by the desire to express myself, and leave a physical record of my life and times, I’v...

Francois Paris - Boy in Red, Year: circa 1965, Medium: Acrylic and Collage on paper, signed top right, Image Size: 21 x 15 inches, Size: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm)

Regiment Provisoire Croate is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. The artwork is depicted thr...

Framing included in listing, free shipping in the US, 14-day return policy. Ed Templeton Untitled (Sunset Tower Hotel), 2019 11 x 8.5 inches Acryli...

Linda Stein, Profile Solid 383.057 - Signed Feminist LGBTQ+ Colorful Acrylic and Gouache on Paper Drawing Profile Solid 383.057 is from Linda Stein's Profiles series--drawings, coll...

Man is an original Drawing on paper realized by the painter Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). Drawing in pencil. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions except for consumed m...

The Boss is an original drawing in China ink realized in the mid-20th Century by Bernard Bécan (1890-1943). Hand-signed on the lower right. In good conditions, except for some fold...

The Kiss is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19 Century. Applied on a Passeprtout: 50 x 32 cm. In good conditions. Alfred Grévin (1827- 1892),w...

Sketch for a Bas-Relief is an original artwork realized by the Unknown Artist int he early 20th Century. Original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, glued on colored cardboard ...

Linda Stein, Profile Solid 383.070 - Signed Feminist LGBTQ+ Acrylic and Goauche on Paper Drawing Profile Solid 383.070 is from Linda Stein's Profiles series--drawings, collages an...

Circus Character is an original painting in tempera on paper, realized. by J. René Paulz. Hand-signed at the top left. The state of preservation of the artwork is almost good with some foxing and stain. The artwork represents circus figures...

"Letter" is an original letter on paper, realized by an Anonymous Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good; missing only one corner of the pa...

A fine Victorian watercolour showing a young woman in a red travelling cloak resting on her journey. The painting has a contemplative mood, with the woman s...

To some, a Gahan Wilson cartoon will release a belly laugh as forceful as an atom bomb. To others, his cartoons may fail to trigger a chuckle. The good news is that even if you do...

A ethereal and dark pen and ink drawing with ink wash, showing a beautiful young woman, harnessing the power of the moon in rage. Her back is covered in protective sigils as she glar...

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...

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Sunil Das - Untitled - 9 x 7 inches & 9.25 x 7 inches (unframed size) Pen and Ink on Paper, 2012 & 2010 (Set of 2) Inclusive of shipment in ready to hang form. The exceptions are the faces such as the profiles of bearded men in which the content is a mere excuse for the lines to create a pattern of untrammeled playfulness. Of course the Japanese face...

Bernard Nacion Untitled (DeBeers), Late 20th Century Mixed media on artist board 19 3/4 x 15 in. This illustration shows a woman wearing a sparkling di...

"Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions" is one of Al Jaffee's signature series. This work was a double-page work that appeared on pages 60 - 61 in Mad Magazine in 1968. Although this w...

Bird and Melancholy is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989...

Woman in The Landscape is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 1...

A child looks on with glee as his "Muscular Heroes of the Cosmos" Toys transform from inanimate objects to real, actionable beings and beat up his father. Signed upper right, Gahan...

Mauvaise Blague! is an Original China Ink Drawing realized by an unknown artist in 1899. Good condition on a grey paper. Monogrammed on plate.

Woman is an original Drawing on paper realized by the painter Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). Drawing in Pencil. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions except fr being age...

The Bird is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawings in pencil on paper. Good conditions but aged....

Illustration is an original drawing in china ink applied on paper realized by Italian artist Bruno Angoletta. Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The artwork is in a good condition except f...

Religous ceremony is a beautiful drawing realized by an artist of the 20th century. Image dimensions: 11.5x9 cm. Pencil and pen drawing on graph paper. In very good condition except for some tears on the upper margin. A stamp on the lower right corner. This realistic drawing of an intense...

For Rock and Roll art collectors this is one incredible work of art. It is the original 1971 drawing for Bill Graham's Fillmore East program cover art created by Rock and Roll and Broadway superstar artist David Byrd. framed size 22x17". I have included in this listing an image of an actual program cover for reference purposes, it is not part of the sale. David Byrd created some of the most memorable Classic Theatre and Rock and Roll images from the 1960s and 70s. This is the first time that this rare original one of a kind drawing has been available for sale since it was first created over 40 years ago. This is the actual drawing that was presented for approval of the final artwork. David created ALL of the Art for Bill Graham’s Fillmore East, including their Program covers and Rock posters, the art for Jimi Hendrix’s first Fillmore East appearance, The Rolling Stones 1969 World Tour art, The Who’s Performance of Tommy at the New York Metropolitan Opera House and The Fillmore, and The Grateful Dead Swell Dance Concert to name only a few. He also created the poster art for the original location of the 1969 Woodstock music festival . His memorable images were also used for classic Broadway shows like Godspell, Follies and Jesus Christ Superstar to mention only a few. These museum quality drawings are rarely made available for sale, they are not only wonderful rare works of art, but are truly historically important works in the field of Theatre and Rock and Roll collecting. It has been framed with archival double matting. David Byrd's poster art is in many museum collections, including : The Louvre, in Paris, Victoria & Albert in London, The Museum of Modern Art in New York and The Smithsonian in Washington, DC. We have included an image featuring some of the memorable art David Byrd has created for the Rock and Roll industry and classic Broadway shows. A large coffee table book is in the final edit and getting ready to go to press of the art of David Byrd titled "Poster Child...

WOMAN READING A LETTER Three-quarter portrait of an Edo period Japanese courtesan caught reading a letter. Her clothing is simple: an inner pink kimono peeks out from the collar and short sleeves of the outer gray kimono with black trim. The note of color is provided by the obi tied at the waist at the front, the ribbon around the bow and the light turquoise background. This image is part of the bijin-ga series (“Pretty women”) drawn by Mario BGil, based in the Kitigawa Utamaro woodblock print “Woman reding a letter” (1792-17993). The artist reproduces also the seal of the censor (Kiwame) and the original publisher's seal (Tsutaya, climbing leaf), as it appears in the woodblock print used as a model; between the two, the signature of Mario BGil written in Japanese, with the date 14 (2014). The measurements of the woodblock print are 37,2 x 24,5 cm., the drawing made by Mario BGil is 76 x 56 cm. / 29,92 x 22.05 in. With his work on the bijing-ga series, Mario BGil wanted to embellish, give brilliance and volume to the images presented by japanese artist Kitigawa Utamaro in those beautiful engravings, ennobled with the patina of time, which have served as inspiration. The result obtained is almost life-size portraits, endowed with strong chromaticism and valuable contrasts, all enhanced, in turn, with the volume provided by the weight and rigidity of the paper, and its thick texture (Fabriano Artistico “grana grosso”, 640g/m2); the thickness and hardness of the paper makes it necessary to transport it without rolling). In this way, Mario BGil pays tribute to his admired artist and offers us a new and enriched vision of this popular facet of oriental art from the 18th and 19th centuries. ABOUT THE ARTIST Mario BGil is a self-taught artist who for years has combined his creative activity with his work in the family business, away from commercial art galleries. In 2012, a deep interest in oriental art was awakened in him and he began to study the great masters of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, who had such an influence on the European avant-garde of the late s...

This expressionist painting depicting brutal cops beating workers protesting at a factory comes from the social consciousness of artist Fletcher Martin. The view is close and tight, ...

Murder behind a blue door is implied, as the viewer is shown only a crime scene-taped door and not inside. A bad relationship or a marital spat can lead to an unexpected outcome in...

The world’s most miserable man is served up bad news. Depressed and down on his luck, he receives news of only a brief respite to crawl out of his inky black abyss of misery. The ca...