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Watercolors

11,526 works

Watercolor of an embroidered wallet with geometric patterns and a stitched name label reading A. Thomas Wilson.

Wallet

Ralph Morton, c. 1939

Watercolor drawing of a beaded drawstring bag with floral motifs, zigzag border, white bead fringe and pink ribbon ties.

Bag

Lillian Causey, 1935/1942

Painted study of a brown beaded bag with metal clasps, geometric bead patterns, and chain fringe with drop tassels.

Bag

William High, c. 1936

Watercolor study of a drawstring bag with a woven neckband, ribbon ties, and inset detail sketches.

Bag

Lillian Causey, c. 1937

Painted study of a brown leather reticule with a metal frame and pearl clasp hanging from a twisted chain.

Reticule

Marie Alain, c. 1939

Red chalk drawing of a woman's head with flowing hair and a draped veil, turned slightly to the side.

Head

Simeon Solomon, c. 1880

Watercolor of a worn reddish-brown leather handbag with a metal frame clasp, handle, and brass hardware on a beige background

Hand Bag

Albert Allen, 1935/1942

Grey wash drawing of a chaotic scene with hybrid beasts, horses, serpents, armored figures and dark trees.

A Nightmare

Melchior Bocksberger, after 1573

Charcoal and white chalk drawing on tan paper of a reclining female nude seen from behind, with a striped cloth beneath her.

Study of a Sleeping Woman

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, c. 1867

Winter landscape drawing with bare trees, a stream, a small bridge, a man crossing, and a building behind.

Winter Landscape with a Man Crossing

Anthonie Waterloo, c. 1660

Painted study of a burgundy satin reticule with pink embroidered blossoms and blue ribbon handle, with a small pencil sketch

Reticule

John Cooke, 1937

Watercolor of a wooded river bank with tall leaning trees, rocky earth, and reflections in dark water under a pale sky.

A Wooded River Landscape

Peter De Wint, 1839/40

Watercolor sketch of shrubs and slender trees with green foliage above a reddish-brown ground on grey paper.

Landscape with trees

Edwin Austin Abbey

Watercolor drawing of a pink lattice-patterned muff with cream ruffled edges and a tied ribbon bow.

Muff

Lillian Causey, c. 1936

Three views of a black fringed parasol with curved handle, one open from below, one upright, one closed, on a cream backgroun

Parasol

Marie Alain, c. 1938

Watercolor drawing of a long-stemmed tobacco pipe with a rounded bowl and curved ivory-colored mouthpiece on a pale backgroun

Pipe

John Hall, c. 1940

Pencil and watercolor drawing of antique spectacles and a handled eyeglass, signed Cora Parker, c. 1938.

Spectacles

Cora Parker, c. 1938

Painted drawing of gold-toned spectacles with octagonal lenses and thin wire earpieces on a cream background.

Spectacles

William High, c. 1937

Pencil and watercolor drawing of spectacles with green lenses and metal frames on a cream background.

Spectacles with Green Lenses

Herbert Marsh, c. 1936

Watercolor sketch of two men on a boat deck at sea, one in a straw hat, with a distant sailboat on the horizon.

Unfinished drawing of two men sailing - (unidentified illustration)

Edwin Austin Abbey

Watercolor drawing of red horsehair jewelry: a flower brooch with tassels, a rosette bracelet, and a pair of drop earrings.

Horsehair Jewelry

William High, c. 1937

Fan-shaped ink landscape with rounded mountains, pine trees, a winding path, and a red seal at the upper left.

Fan-Mountain Landscape

Shen Shichong, 1631

Erik Johan Löfgrenin ja Carl Eneas Sjöstrandin siluetit

Erik Johan Löfgren, 1852

Painted design study of an ornate gold brooch set with pink and green stones, with its inscribed reverse below.

Brooch

Ellen Duncan, c. 1936

Watercolor sketch of a fireplace design with a woman in a bonnet on the left, a bird panel in the center, and a landscape on

Preliminary sketch for a tile fireplace surround

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1878

Watercolor study of a pink cameo brooch with a seated woman and tree, plus back and side view drawings.

Cameo Brooch

Frederick Jackson, c. 1937

Pastel drawing of two women in long dresses talking closely in a sitting room with a sofa and fireplace.

The Confidantes

May Preston, 1907

Watercolor design of an ornate gold brooch with a star medallion, filigree scrollwork and hanging spike pendants on cream pap

Brooch

Edward White, c. 1936

Pen and brown wash drawing of a robed man stepping forward among seated money counters in an arched interior.

The Calling of Saint Matthew

Giovanni Battista Lanzeni, n.d.

Watercolor study of a mottled amber and red tortoiseshell-style hair comb with a scalloped crown and long teeth.

Comb

Cora Parker, c. 1940