French Drawings

This trompe l'oeil drawing depicts the artist's tools -- a black and a red crayon, and a folding steel ruler that was painted with silver pigments, which have blackened with age. They're shown on a sheaf of papers that include a medieval manuscript page, a musical score, and a group of prints. The unifying theme is the artistic patronage of the Medici, the Grand Dukes of Tuscany, who intermarried with the Habsburgs, who were the Holy Roman Emperors. Among the papers are prints by Stefano Della Bella, the Florentine artist who worked for the Medici. They depict a negro page with a horse, and portraits of Lorenzo Lippi...

We are delighted to offer this exquisite circa 1850 French school chalk on paper sketch of the side of a ship A beautiful example of the French school, the piece is very serene an...

A beautiful 1970s etching by French artist Gilou Brillant (1935-) entitled "Mention Inotile". From the Pace/ Allrich Galleries, San Francisco. Original ...

Monotype by Luez, framed under glass, 20th century. Measures: H: 71 cm, W: 54 cm, D: 2.5 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

Wonderful historical pen and ink illustration on board by Courrèges of his models done for and notated to Diana Vreeland. Great piece of fashion history. Framed in an original plexig...

Henry-François Sommier, called Henry Somm (1844-1907). Original India ink drawing by the Artist depicting a scene of elegant people in the street, in Paris. Signed on the bottom ...

Drawing of a French woman, signed and dated “1817.” The woman wears a “troubadour” ensemble that could reflect either her *région d'origine* or point to the Romantic, new-medieval vo...

Set of Three Hand Engraved Classical Sepia Drawings of Roman and Greek figures.

After J.R. Lucotte – Stonemasons at Work Medium: Oil on paper Dimensions: 178 cm x 210 cm Date: 20th Century Attribution: After Jacques-Raymond Lucotte (1733–1804) This strikingly l...

Nicolas de Larmessin Etching – Habit de Ceinturier. 20th century print. Nicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725) was an enormously creative and productive artist. Nicolas was part of a long...

Rocky landscape animated by Roman soldiers in armor: pen and ink wash drawing, gouache or watercolor, in a gilded wooden frame from the Louis XVI period Drawing attributed to Jean A...

Figure de Cendre is a drawing by Paul de Pignol in which the figure seems to gradually emerge from the material. Through a subtle work of contrasts, sup...

"Rive" is a pencil drawing by Paul de Pignol made in 2018. Through precise work of line and nuances, the artist constructs a composition inspired by the...

With Figure d'Étoiles II, Paul de Pignol offers a pencil composition rich in details and subtleties. The drawing plays on contrasts, rhythms and the interweaving of forms to create a...

This drawing on blue paper is from a collection of late 18th and early 19th century drawings mostly made during the time of Napoleon as First Consul of France. This group consisted o...

Architectural print Total of 6 available 2 horizontal & 4 vertical prints Dimensions: Frame: 16” W x 20.25” H x 1” D Etching: 9.5” W x 13.75” H.

Fine colourful engraving presenting a wedding dance and all the guests around. France, circa 1890.  

One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...

One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...

One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...

One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...

One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...

Very nice 20th century French Pastel drawing signed on the right bottom "Polme" from the 1920s. Representing Peaches, stille life.   

One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...

Charming 18th century French pastel, "Heralding Angels" in giltwood frame.

From a series of six, original drawing evoking a sun-drenched village of the Drôme Provence, the artists refuge since the mid-1960s. Condition is excellent except for slight edge cu...

From a series of six, original drawing evoking a sun-drenched village of the Drôme Provence, the artists refuge since the mid-1960s. Condition is excellent except for slight edge cu...

from a series of six, original drawing evoking a sun-drenched village of the Drôme Provence, the artists refuge since the mid-1960s. Condition is excellent except for slight edge cu...

A refined pastel head-and-shoulders portrait by contemporary French artist Nathalie Picoulet, depicting a young woman glancing over her right shoulder. The sitter’s headband and subt...

Femme au Bandeau is an evocative pastel portrait by contemporary French artist Nathalie Picoulet (b.1968), presenting a contemplative young woman in a refined head-and-shoulders comp...

Charcoal and sanguine woman on French school textile Martinez 60s in size (124x122 cm) representing a woman's silhouette.

Charcoal and sanguine drawing on textile. French school drawing signed Martinez dating from the 60s representing a woman's silhouette.

Charcoal and sanguine woman on French school textile Martinez 60s in size (143x133 cm) representing a woman's silhouette.

19th century "Thoronet Abbey" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.

19th century "Saint Augustin" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.

19th century "Man and time" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.

19th century "Château du Thor" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.

Late 19th pastel portrait young Spanish woman with fan by Bernard Perot drawing.

This charcoal pencil drawing of a Roman bust, signed by the artist Fauquet, masterfully encapsulates the intensity and raw emotion of its subject. The precise lines and meticulous sh...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1750 French school chalk on paper sketch of a Architectural Capriccio. A beautiful example of the French school, the piece ...

Rive II is a pencil drawing in which Paul de Pignol develops a precise and structured graphic writing. Lines and shades combine to create a composition ...

A pair of academic drawings of a man's back.

Ink on paper, 1966 Certificate by Rita Wong.