Surrealist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...

These exceptional original project drawings, painted with colored pencil on translucent tracing paper, are by a French artist, circa the 1960s. The two paintings feature a geometric ...

Red Sea, 2014 Collage, acrylic and colored fineliner on paper (Signed) 11.69 H x 16.53 W in 29.7 H x 42 W cm Raluca Arnăutu creates a zoomorphic world,...

Leonor Fini was born in Argentina in 1907 but travelled and lived in Europe with her mother from a young age. By 1931, she was in Paris, in the full swing of the Surrealist movement....

Dimitri Petrov, American (1919 - 1986) - Your Face Is Familiar, Year: 1977, Medium: Pencil on Paper, Size: 22 x 29.5 in. (55.88 x 74.93 cm)

Nude is an original painting in watercolor and pen on paper applied on brown cardboard, realized by Sergio Barletta, hand-signed. In excellent conditions. Sheet dimension: 24 x17 ...

Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...

Untitled (Aztec heads in profile) A Prelimimary Study for a Mural watercolor, goucahe, ink and colored pencil on paper, 1943-1946 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Kiriki Metzo (his daughter) Fletcher Gallery (her agent) Inspired by the artist's trip to ancient Aztec Mexico with fellow surrealist artist Carlos Merida (1891-1985) Influence of Carlos Merida interaction with de Diego How Carlos Mérida's Mayan-inspired modernism and Mexican folk motifs specifically transformed Julio de Diego's surrealist compositions and color palette in the 1940s Carlos Mérida’s Mayan inspired modernism pushed Julio de Diego’s 1940s surrealism away from purely European, dream like imagery toward hybrid, flatter, more patterned compositions built from stylized “Mexican” motifs, while situating his use of color within the vibrant, abstract field and pattern approach associated with modernized Mayan art—even though surviving texts describe Mérida’s palette much more explicitly than de Diego’s. Mérida’s Mayan modernism: form and color • Mérida is described as a key modernist who fused Surrealism, Cubism, muralism and European abstraction with pre Columbian Mayan...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences whi...

Robert Beauchamp, American (1923 - 1995) - Untitled, Year: c. 1979, Medium: Mixed Media on Paper mounted on board, signed l.r., Size: 35.5 in. x 80 in. (90.17 cm x 203.2 cm), Fram...

A Striking, 1940s Modern Surrealist Abstract Drawing, "The Art Exhibit" by Notable New York Avant Garde Artist, Hannah Harari (Am. 1912-2000). Ink on paper, dating from 1949. Art...

Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 -2002) - Surrealist Figure in Space-scape, Year: 1956, Medium: Wax Crayon on paper, unsigned, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm), Frame Size: 20.5 x...

Danish surrealist oil pastel on paper of a harbour scene by Poul Møller. The pastel is signed PM and dated 71 to the bottom right. Presented in a plain wood tray frame. Provenance: ...

Surrealist proto-Afropunk drawing by African-American artist, Roland Ayers (1932-2014). Hesitation Blues, 1968. Ink on paper, sheet measures 13 x 23 inches; 14 x 18 inches in archival pH-neutral matting. Signed and dated lower right. Excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Provenance: Sheila Ayers-Whitelaw Exhibition History: Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams, Woodmere Art Museum, 07/10/2021 - 10/24/2021 Artist and art educator, Roland Ayers was born on July 2, 1932, the only child of Alice and Lorenzo Ayers, and grew up in the Germantown district of Philadelphia. Ayers served in the US Army (stationed in Germany) before studying at the Philadelphia College of Art (currently University of the Arts). He graduated with a BFA in Art Education, 1954. He traveled Europe 1966-67, spending time in Amsterdam and Greece in particular. During this period, he drifted away from painting to focus on linear figurative drawings of a surreal nature. His return home inaugurated the artist’s most prolific and inspired period (1968-1975). Shorty before his second major trip abroad in 1971-72 to West Africa, Ayers began to focus on African themes, and African American figures populated his work almost exclusively. In spite of Ayers’ travel and exploration of the world, he gravitated back to his beloved Germantown, a place he endowed with mythological qualities in his work and literature. His auto-biographical writing focuses on the importance of place during his childhood. Ayers’ journals meticulously document the ethnic and cultural make-up of Germantown, and tell a compelling story of class marginalization that brought together poor families despite racial differences. The distinctive look and design of Germantown inform Ayers’ visual vocabulary. It is a setting with distinctive Gothic Revival architecture and haunting natural beauty. These characteristics are translated and recur in the artist’s imagery. During his childhood, one of the only books in the Ayers household was an illustrated Bible. The images within had a profound effect on the themes and subjects that would appear in his adult work. Figures in an Ayers’ drawing often seem trapped in a narrative of loss and redemption. Powerful women loom large in the drawings: they suggest the female role models his journals record in early life. The drawings can sometimes convey a strong sense of conflict, and at other times, harmony. Nature and architecture seem to have an antagonistic relationship that is, ironically, symbiotic. A critical turning point in the artist’s career came in 1971 when he was included in the extremely controversial Whitney Museum show, Contemporary Black Artists in America. The exhibition gave Ayers an international audience and served as a calling card for introductions he would soon make in Europe. Ayers is a particularly compelling figure in a period when black artists struggled with the idea of authenticity. A questioned often asked was “Is your work too black, or not black enough?” Abstractionists were considered by some peers to be sell-outs, frauds or worse. Figurative* work was accused of being either sentimental or politically radical depending on the critical source. Ayers made the choice early on to be a figurative artist, but considered his work devoid of political content. Organizations such as Chicago’ s Afri-Cobra in the late 1960‘s asserted that the only true black art of any relevance must depict the black man and woman...

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This watercolor painting features a pegasus rendered in warm earth tones accented with bright blue feathers. Playful in spirit yet gentle in pose, the winged ho...

Watercolour and gouache on paper painting titled 'Siamese Slaves' by British artist Derek Carruthers, signed to the bottom right and to the reverse and dated 2008 and titled. A colo...

Pierre Jacquemon (French-American, 1936-2002) Untitled, c. late 20th century Mixed media with ink, pencil, wash, and metal leaf on paper Sight: 16 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. Framed: 17 1/3 x 1...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...

Original gouache and ink painting on paper. Hand signed and dated by Alexander Calder. Executed in 1969, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York,...

Dyptich realized in ink and tempera on paper by Fabrizio Clerici in 1947. An outstanding drawing, in perfect condition, mounted on panels. Frame: 62x88 cm. Ref. Fabrizio Clerici, ...

The picture was painted in an original style. The artist conveys the forms in an original interpretation. Composition and interpretation of forms are timeless. This is the kind of sl...

The picture was painted in an original style. The artist conveys the forms in an original interpretation. Composition and interpretation of forms are timeless. This is the kind of sl...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative takes the audience on a journey into the imagination. In October 2023 Isabel won the Evelyn Williams Drawing Award at the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. Known as the UK’s most prestigious annual open exhibition for drawing; part of the prize is a solo show at Hastings Contemporary, scheduled for 2024. Whilst Isabel always has a tale to tell for each of her images, you may or may not choose to go on the journey with her or you may indeed have a different story, one of your own that jumps off the page at you, that that you decide to follow. Artwork Details: Isabel Rock , 'Maud' 200 x 107cm, collaged woodblock print and acrylic ink on 410gsm Somerset Satin paper. *Please note we are happy to ship this work rolled in an art tube. Whilst the work is on heavy duty art paper and mixed media, the artist is happy that the painting will be fine rolled in a tube. This is a more cost effective and environmentally sound method of shipping. Shipping via this method is free In Rock's own words, Maud 'Maud was a legend in the city. A legend that walked the streets and lived and breathed in the minds of the townsfolk so strongly that no one was sure any more if she was real or not.  The tap...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences whi...

"Scarecrow" is a beautiful collaboration between fantasy masters Babs Webb and Timothy Von Rueden, done with graphite on mixed media paper, and measuring at 14 x 11 in. in its frame,...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...

"The Famished Vampire" (2024) by Timothy Von Rueden is an original handmade graphite drawing that depicts an imprisoned vampire, who's hands are bound and has a cage on his head.

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative takes the audience on a journey into the imagination. Hugely inspired by Paula Rego, Isabel Rock is part of a formidable group of women artists (Leonora Carrington and Eileen Agar amongst others) working with Surrealism. In October 2023 Isabel won the Evelyn Williams...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative takes the audience on a journey into the imagination. Hugely inspired by Paula Rego, Isabel Rock is part of a formidable group of women artists (Leonora Carrington and Eileen Agar amongst others) working with Surrealism. In October 2023 Isabel won the Evelyn Williams...

His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...

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A vintage mechanical desk light with a bright green shade symbolizes the sun in this modern landscape watercolor. Its light illuminates a solitary tree restin...

A Striking, 1940s Modern Surrealist Abstract Drawing, "Overseas" by Notable New York Avant Garde Artist, Hannah Harari (Am. 1912-2000). Graphite on yellow toned paper, dating from...

Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences whi...

Roderick Fletcher Mead (American, 1900-1972) was an important painter and printmaker, best known for his surrealist landscapes and figural compositions reminiscent of Pablo Picasso a...

Dimitri Petrov, American (1919 - 1986) - Resting, Year: 1977, Medium: Pencil on Paper, signed, Size: 22 x 29.5 in. (55.88 x 74.93 cm)

Charles Pfahl, American (1946 - 2013) - Decomposition, Medium: Pencil drawing, signed in pencil lower right, Image Size: 8 x 8 inches, Frame Size: 19.75 x 21.25 inches

Marcel Dzama is one of the most successful contemporary Canadian artists, beloved for his unmistakable version of Surrealism. Born in Winnipeg in 1974, Dzama achieved an internation...

Dimitri Petrov, American (1919 - 1986) - Positive Drawing I, Year: 1976, Medium: Ink Wash on Paper, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)

This extraordinary and rare drawing by Wifredo Lam is one of the artworks that the artist took with him when he moved from Cuba to France. In Paris, Lam showed Picasso his drawings a...

This artwork titled "Diana" 1974 is a color ink drawing on light grey Canson et Mongolfier paper by noted Polish artist Barbara Gawdzik Brzozowska, 192...

This intriguing 1972 mixed media work by Rita Simon reinterprets the classical anatomy lesson theme through Surrealist Figurative art and contemporary sensibility. Simon’s compositio...

A Striking, Colorful 1930s Modern Surrealist Abstraction by Notable New York Avant Garde Artist, Hannah Harari (Am. 1912-2000). Titled "Signal Set Up", the artwork is colored pencil...

Surrealist Drawing is an exceptional pencil drawing by the artist Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren, who signed on the lower right of the paper “Matta”. The artwork is in ver...

Dimitri Petrov, American (1919 - 1986) - This is an idea for a machine that discerns alternatives, Year: 1976, Medium: Ink on paper, signed, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)

This is a beautiful and fine avant-garde finished drawing of flowers by the French female artist, Dora Maar. Dora Maar was a distinctive artist in her own right marked by striking p...

Signed lower left, 'Patricia Torres' (Mexican, born 1963) and dated 1987. Previously with: Robert Dana Gallery from accompanying label and titled 'Duo'. Patricia Torres was born in...

The Paths series was born out of a trip I took one summer to LA. The trip itself was more of an escape from my life in New York. At the time I was at a crossroads. Having just gone t...

Jose Luis Cuevas, Mexican (1934 - 2017) - La Torera, Year: 1973, Medium: Ink Drawing, signed, titled and dated in ink top right, Size: 29.5 x 43 in. (74.93 x 109.22 cm), Frame Siz...

Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...

Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...

Women is an original watercolor drawing realized by Guelfo Bianchini in 1961. The artwork is hand signed and daed by the artist. Includes frame: 68....

This is a beautiful and fine avant-garde finished drawing of herbs by the French female artist, Dora Maar. Dora Maar was a distinctive artist in her own right marked by striking pho...

Drawing on paper, 1975 FRANCISZEK STAROWIEYSKI (b.1930- d.2009) studied paitning at Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków and Warsaw (1949-1955). He specialized in poster, drawing, paintin...

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...

Dimitri Petrov, American (1919 - 1986) - Untitled - Mythical Creatures II, Year: 1976, Medium: Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, signed, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)

Dimitri Petrov, American (1919 - 1986) - Untitled - Mythical Creatures III, Year: 1976, Medium: Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, signed, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)

Aubrey Schwartz, American (1928 - 2019) - Credo, Year: circa 1965, Medium: Ink on Paper, signed in pen, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm)

Art Size : 11 x 14 in. Vintage Frame: 17 x 20 in. Signed and dated in pencil, bottom right. Media includes watercolor, acrylic, and pencil on paper. This vibrant, psychedelic and su...

José Luis Cuevas, Mexican (1934 - 2017) - Antonio Liarte con modelos, Year: 1979, Medium: Ink and Watercolor on Paper, signed, titled and dated in ink, Size: 7 x 9.75 in. (17.78 x...