![Dead King 29 [18th Century Polynesian King] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138321784667349417/Dead_King_29_18th_Century_Polynesian_King_web_master.jpg?width=240)
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Dead King 29 [18th Century Polynesian King] Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 29 [18th Century Polynesian King]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
![Dead King 27 [20th Century Iraqi President] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138621784667354847/Dead_King_27_20th_Century_Iraqi_President_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 27 [20th Century Iraqi President] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138621611432542718/Dead_King_27_20th_Century_Iraqi_President_web_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 27 [20th Century Iraqi President] Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 27 [20th Century Iraqi President]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
![Dead King 32 [21st Century American President] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138021611432051172/Dead_King_32_21st_Century_American_President_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 32 [21st Century American President] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138021611432047386/Dead_King_32_21st_Century_American_President_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 32 [21st Century American President] Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 32 [21st Century American President]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
![Dead King 24 [10th Century Mongol Khagan] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138921784667343931/Dead_King_24_10th_Century_Mongol_Khagan_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 24 [10th Century Mongol Khagan] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138921611432963046/Dead_King_24_10th_Century_Mongol_Khagan_web_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 24 [10th Century Mongol Khagan] Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 24 [10th Century Mongol Khagan]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
![Dead King 25 [15th Century Sapa Inca] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138821611432839505/Dead_King_25_15th_Century_Sapa_Inca_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 25 [15th Century Sapa Inca] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138821611432836304/Dead_King_25_15th_Century_Sapa_Inca_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 25 [15th Century Sapa Inca] Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 25 [15th Century Sapa Inca]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
!["Dead King 17 [10th Century Norwegian Lord]", Figurative, Drawing, Black, White](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_1882/a_38777121788873142410/bd7572a8-f2b5-4ae6-86f2-81ddda825aea/Dead_King_17_10th_Century_Norwegian_Lord_web.jpg?width=240)
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$495
"Dead King 17 [10th Century Norwegian Lord]", Figurative, Drawing, Black, White
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This black and white figurative drawing "Dead King 17 [10th Century Norwegian Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when fr...
Ink, Archival Paper
![Dead King 11 [12th Century Polish Lord], Ink Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_38776221783173774144/Dead_King_11_12th_Century_Polish_Lord_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 11 [12th Century Polish Lord], Ink Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548537549358/Dead_King_11_12th_Century_Polish_Lord_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 11 [12th Century Polish Lord], Ink Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 11 [12th Century Polish Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when framed.
Ink, Archival Paper
![Dead King 13 [5th Century Korean Lord], Ink Drawing on Archival Paper, Framed](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538686325/Dead_King_13_5th_Century_Korean_Lord_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 13 [5th Century Korean Lord], Ink Drawing on Archival Paper, Framed](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538683730/Dead_King_13_5th_Century_Korean_Lord_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
$495
Dead King 13 [5th Century Korean Lord], Ink Drawing on Archival Paper, Framed
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 13 [5th Century Korean Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when framed.
Ink, Archival Paper
![Dead King 26 [20th Century German Führer], Pen and Ink Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138721611432711075/Dead_King_26_20th_Century_German_Dictator_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 26 [20th Century German Führer], Pen and Ink Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138721611432708517/Dead_King_26_20th_Century_German_Dictator_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
$525
Dead King 26 [20th Century German Führer], Pen and Ink Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 26 [20th Century German Führer]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
![Dead King 30 [13th Century Hungarian King]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138221611432214999/Dead_King_30_13th_Century_Hungarian_King_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 30 [13th Century Hungarian King]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74138221611432217922/Dead_King_30_13th_Century_Hungarian_King_web_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 30 [13th Century Hungarian King]
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 30 [13th Century Hungarian King]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
![Dead King 22 [1st Century Roman Emperor]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74139021611433067760/Dead_King_22_1st_Century_Roman_Emperor_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 22 [1st Century Roman Emperor]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74139021611433069897/Dead_King_22_1st_Century_Roman_Emperor_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 22 [1st Century Roman Emperor]
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead King 22 [1st Century Roman Emperor]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper.
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
![Dead King 3 [18th Century Danish Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538064705/Dead_King_3_18th_Century_Danish_Lord_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 3 [18th Century Danish Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538067154/Dead_King_3_18th_Century_Danish_Lord_web_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 3 [18th Century Danish Lord]
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 3 [18th Century Danish Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when framed.
Ink, Archival Paper
![Dead King 2 [18th Century Russian Czar]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548537318988/Dead_King_2_18th_Century_Russian_Czar_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 2 [18th Century Russian Czar]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_38776121548537340078/Dead_King_2_details_00001_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 2 [18th Century Russian Czar]
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 2 [18th Century Russian Czar]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 17.25”h x 13.25”w when framed.
Ink, Archival Paper
![Dead King 4 [15th Century German Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548537947769/Dead_King_4_15th_Century_German_Lord_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 4 [15th Century German Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548537945273/Dead_King_4_15th_Century_German_Lord_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 4 [15th Century German Lord]
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 4 [15th Century German Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 27.75”h x 19.75"w when framed.
Ink, Archival Paper
![Dead King 6 [15th Century English Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538547614/Dead_King_6_15th_Century_English_Lord_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 6 [15th Century English Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538545625/Dead_King_6_15th_Century_English_Lord_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 6 [15th Century English Lord]
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 6 [15th Century English Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 14.25”h x 20.25”w when framed.
Ink, Archival Paper
![Dead King 18 [15th Century English Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538199298/Dead_King_18_15th_Century_English_Lord_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead King 18 [15th Century English Lord]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/1548538196432/Dead_King_18_15th_Century_English_Lord_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
Dead King 18 [15th Century English Lord]
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dead King 18 [15th Century English Lord]" is an original ink drawing on archival paper by Kate Glasheen measuring 20.75”h x 16.75”w when framed.
Ink, Archival Paper
Dying prince, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Derek Overfield
Located in Yardley, PA
Title:"Dying prince" Artist: Derek Overfield I found inspiration for this large piece in Homer's account of the death of Rhesus the ruler of Thrace. The Iliad tells how Odysseus ...
Acrylic
$1,850
H 7 in W 11 in
Inlands (3) Contemporary Drawing, Graphite on Archival Paper, 2010+
By Robbie Cornelissen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Robbie Cornelissen is one of the leading contemporary draughtsmen in the Netherlands. Cornelissen has established a reputation for the monumental, architectural drawings that he has ...
Watercolor, Archival Paper, Graphite
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in
A face you've sworn you've seen before
By Mike Maxwell
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Acrylic
Acrylic
$4,500
H 30 in W 22 in
Gahn Portrait 39, Darren Vigil Gray Apache dancer, work on black paper Indian
By Darren Vigil Gray
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Gahn Portrait 39, Darren Vigil Gray Apache dancer, work on black paper
Paper, Pastel
$450
H 15 in W 7 in D 0.1 in
Minotauros Intaglio Print, Contemporary Art, Signed, 21st Century
By Christopher Ganz
Located in Chicago, IL
Christopher Ganz Minotauros 2007 intaglio on chine colle, VI/XIII 11h x 7w in 27.94h x 17.78w cm Frame: 18.25h x 14.25w in CG0034 -ARTIST STATEMENT- I depict my person in multipli...
Intaglio
![Dead Queen 3 [20th Century Russian Duchess] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74137621611431904442/Dead_Queen_3_20th_Century_Russian_Duchess_web_master.jpg?width=240)
![Dead Queen 3 [20th Century Russian Duchess] Drawing on Archival Paper](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_1882/a_74137621611431901697/Dead_Queen_3_20th_Century_Russian_Duchess_wall_master.jpg?width=240)
$525
H 21.25 in W 17.25 in
Dead Queen 3 [20th Century Russian Duchess] Drawing on Archival Paper
By Kate Glasheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Dead Queen 3 [20th Century Russian Duchess]" is an original artwork by Kate Glasheen made of pen and ink on archival paper. This piece measures 21.2...
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
$2,500
H 48 in W 36.5 in D 0.1 in
Untitled- Portrait. Pencil or archival paper drawing
By Celso José Castro Daza
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, some are sketches of his surviving works, and others are sketches of moments he documents. Throughout his artistic career, Castro has exalt...
Paper, Pencil
$2,500
H 19.5 in W 15.75 in
Flavius Valerius from The Romans, Modern Aquatint Etching by Enrico Baj
By Enrico Baj
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Enrico Baj, Italian (1924 - 2003) Title: Flavius Valerius Constantinus Chlorus Year: 1972 Medium: Aquatint Etching with Collage, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 24/70;...
Mixed Media, Etching, Aquatint
$750
H 15.83 in W 11.7 in D 0.04 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Kim Soo Young - Queen 26-0-3
By Kim Soo Young
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media on Hanji Korean traditional paper Kim Soo Young is a Korean artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. Through over two decades of deep immersion in ...
Paper, Mixed Media
Clarence James, "Untitled" unique drawing on paper
By Clarence James
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: James, Clarence Title: Untitled Date: 2026 Medium: Ink, Acrylic, Charcoal & Marker on Paper Unframed Dimensions: 13.5" x 10.5" Framed Dimensions: 19" x 16" Signatur...
Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
$500
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 0.4 in
Beyond Words: Original Figurative Abstract Drawing on Paper, Signed
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
“Beyond Words” is an original drawing on paper Fabriano by Colombian artist Luis Xiua, whose work fuses figurative and abstract elements inspired by nature, symbolism, and constructi...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Pen, Pencil, Pigment
$3,400
H 12.38 in W 15.38 in D 2 in
The Dally Bear by Jeremy Bastian, Brush and ink on paper, 2010
Located in Chicago, IL
Jeremy Bastian’s “The Dally Bear”, ink on paper applied with a brush, 2010. Jeremy Bastian’s art is the very definition of a labor of love. From the intense scrutiny in his ornate li...
Paper, Ink
Clarence James, "Untitled" unique drawing on paper
By Clarence James
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: James, Clarence Title: Untitled Date: 2026 Medium: Ink, Acrylic, Charcoal & Marker on Paper Unframed Dimensions: 16.5" x 13.5" Framed Dimensions: 22" x 19" Signatur...
Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 12 in
Minimalist Figurative Drawing by Cuban artist Juan Carlos Vazquez Lima
By Juan Carlos Vazquez Lima 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimalist Figurative Drawing by Cuban artist Juan Carlos Vazquez Lima Juan Carlos was born in Havana Cuba June 30th 1986. He Studied at Eduardo Garcia Delgado School of Art. He cur...
Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen
$3,317
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in
Polymorphisms II - Haude Bernabé, 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Drawing
By Haude Bernabé
Located in Paris, FR
Ink and graphite on paper Signed, entitled and dated below
Paper, Ink, Graphite
$550
H 15.83 in W 11.7 in D 0.04 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Kim Soo Young - Queen 26-0-9
By Kim Soo Young
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media on paper Kim Soo Young is a Korean artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. Through over two decades of deep immersion in French artistic tradition...
Paper, Mixed Media
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
An earthy yet edgy take on the classic starburst mirror, this striking piece was handcrafted from genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South...
Mirror
$3,843Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Golden heart Vase, with metal support base. Porcelain, Gold leaf. Handmade Italy
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
No description provided
Gold Leaf
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$2,900
H 40 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet
By Scalamandre
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet Provenance: Joanne Carson Estate
Walnut
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
Spanish Rococo Giltwood Mirror with Foliage Carving Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rococo Finely Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest, Spain, 1930s Outstanding wall mirror with richly carved frame and gilt patina. This fine rococo mirror has a foliage design showing d...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
$52,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 68.5 in W 55.5 in D 12 in
Fine Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Giltwood Carved Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial and museum quality Italian 19th century Florentine Rococo giltwood carved mirror frame. The ornately carved frame with scrolls and acanthus, all gilt is original, circa Fl...
Wood
$15,000
H 13.19 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz
Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler
By L. N. Fowler
Located in San Diego, CA
A reproduction ceramic phrenology bust / head by L.N. Fowler, circa 1980s. Amaze your friends by "reading their heads" through phrenology, a 19th century science claiming that the bu...
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard in style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Italian vintage cabinet in the manner of Ico Parisi featuring ceramic handles, brass pulls and cartouche decorations by Richard Ginori. Constructed of sycamore wood with two doors an...
Ceramic, Wood
$5,500 / set
H 13.75 in W 9.5 in D 2.75 in
Murano Glass Green Lollipop Sconces with Brass Frame, Mid-Century Style
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair showcases a beautiful hand-blown forest green glass disc that sits on a brass structure. This pair has been newly wire...
Brass
$5,466
H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 15.56 in
Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century. In very good orginal condition, working, with original key. Fast shipping worldwide.
Iron
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet. A tapering upright cabinet made of teak with black lacquered exterior and red interior. The decoration of gold on a black grou...
Gold Leaf
Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Monumental purple leather pop surrealist hand chair. Rare piece that was purchased from a Palm Beach estate whom had brought it here from France. Good vintage condition with some co...
Leather
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
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.