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Background imagePaper Collection: Femme Nue Accoudee, 1918 (pencil on paper)

Femme Nue Accoudee, 1918 (pencil on paper)
988320 Femme Nue Accoudee, 1918 (pencil on paper) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 27x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme Nue Accoudee. Amedeo Modigliani (1883-1920). Pencil on paper

Background imagePaper Collection: Study of a Female Nude, c. 1908-1909 (pencil on buff paper)

Study of a Female Nude, c. 1908-1909 (pencil on buff paper)
1769065 Study of a Female Nude, c.1908-1909 (pencil on buff paper) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 55.2x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Female Nude. Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)

Background imagePaper Collection: Seated to the Left, the Upper Body Leaning Forward; Sitzend nach links

Seated to the Left, the Upper Body Leaning Forward; Sitzend nach links
1768302 Seated to the Left, the Upper Body Leaning Forward; Sitzend nach links, den Oberkorper nach vorne, die Linke aufgestutzt, 1904-1905 (pencil on buff paper) by Klimt

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Laura Lyttelton, nee Tennant, with her Eyes Downcast, 1885 (pencil

Portrait of Laura Lyttelton, nee Tennant, with her Eyes Downcast, 1885 (pencil
1199585 Portrait of Laura Lyttelton, nee Tennant, with her Eyes Downcast, 1885 (pencil, red and black chalk on paper) by Burne-Jones

Background imagePaper Collection: Nude Woman Drying Herself; Femme nues essuyant, 1895

Nude Woman Drying Herself; Femme nues essuyant, 1895
1768150 Nude Woman Drying Herself; Femme nues essuyant, 1895 (pastel and charcoal on toned paper, laid down on canvas) by Degas

Background imagePaper Collection: Two Dancers; Deux danseuses evoluant, c. 1889 (charcoal and pastel on paper)

Two Dancers; Deux danseuses evoluant, c. 1889 (charcoal and pastel on paper)
1768146 Two Dancers; Deux danseuses evoluant, c.1889 (charcoal and pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 61.9x47.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Dancers; Deux danseuses evoluant)

Background imagePaper Collection: Boy with Green Stockings; Bub mit grunen Strumpfen, 1911

Boy with Green Stockings; Bub mit grunen Strumpfen, 1911
1768102 Boy with Green Stockings; Bub mit grunen Strumpfen, 1911 (gouache and watercolour over pencil on paper) by Schiele

Background imagePaper Collection: Long-haired Nude, Leaning Forward, Back View; Langhaariger Akt, vornubergebeugt

Long-haired Nude, Leaning Forward, Back View; Langhaariger Akt, vornubergebeugt
1767983 Long-haired Nude, Leaning Forward, Back View; Langhaariger Akt, vornubergebeugt, Ruckenansicht, 1918 (charcoal on paper) by Schiele

Background imagePaper Collection: Anemones (pastel on paper)

Anemones (pastel on paper)
1767977 Anemones (pastel on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 61x77 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anemones. Odilon Redon (1840-1916). Pastel on paper

Background imagePaper Collection: Nude with Fur Trimmed Coat; Madchenakt mit pelzbesetztem Mantel, 1917 (charcoal on paper)

Nude with Fur Trimmed Coat; Madchenakt mit pelzbesetztem Mantel, 1917 (charcoal on paper)
1767966 Nude with Fur Trimmed Coat; Madchenakt mit pelzbesetztem Mantel, 1917 (charcoal on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.3x28.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: Sunset on the Moor, 1880 (watercolour on paper)

Sunset on the Moor, 1880 (watercolour on paper)
1767701 Sunset on the Moor, 1880 (watercolour on paper) by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); 33.7x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset on the Moor. Thomas Moran (1837-1926). Watercolour on paper

Background imagePaper Collection: Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper)

Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper)
1767458 Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper) by Krimmel, Johann Ludwig (John Lewis) (1787-1821); 36.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Parade of the Victuallers)

Background imagePaper Collection: The Relief of Lucknow, and The Triumphant Meeting of Havelock

The Relief of Lucknow, and The Triumphant Meeting of Havelock
1767272 The Relief of Lucknow, and The Triumphant Meeting of Havelock, Outram and Sir Colin Campbell, 1862 (engraving) by Barker

Background imagePaper Collection: The Music; Beim Musizieren, (pen and black ink and black wash on paper)

The Music; Beim Musizieren, (pen and black ink and black wash on paper)
823431 The Music; Beim Musizieren, (pen and black ink and black wash on paper) by Ury, Lesser (1861-1931); 20.3x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Music; Beim Musizieren)

Background imagePaper Collection: Fruit Still Life, (watercolour and pencil on paper)

Fruit Still Life, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
823204 Fruit Still Life, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 16.8x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit Still Life. Marsden Hartley (1877-1943)

Background imagePaper Collection: The Chase, (watercolour on paper)

The Chase, (watercolour on paper)
823138 The Chase, (watercolour on paper) by Rindisbacher, Peter (1806-34); 19.7x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chase. Peter Rindisbacher (1806-1834). Watercolour on paper

Background imagePaper Collection: Lying Nude; Nu Couche, 1929 (pastel and charcoal on paper)

Lying Nude; Nu Couche, 1929 (pastel and charcoal on paper)
825839 Lying Nude; Nu Couche, 1929 (pastel and charcoal on paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lying Nude; Nu Couche. Jules Pascin (1885-1930)

Background imagePaper Collection: A Study for the Funerary Monument of the Cardinal de Fleury

A Study for the Funerary Monument of the Cardinal de Fleury
827593 A Study for the Funerary Monument of the Cardinal de Fleury, (red chalk on eight attached sheets of paper) by Bouchardon

Background imagePaper Collection: Saint Joseph holding the Christ Child, (black and white chalk on blue-grey paper)

Saint Joseph holding the Christ Child, (black and white chalk on blue-grey paper)
827589 Saint Joseph holding the Christ Child, (black and white chalk on blue-grey paper) by Sassoferrato, Il (Giovanni Battista Salvi) (1609-85); 18.4x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: Woman with a Parasol; Femme au Parapluie, c. 1883 (conte crayon on paper)

Woman with a Parasol; Femme au Parapluie, c. 1883 (conte crayon on paper)
825317 Woman with a Parasol; Femme au Parapluie, c.1883 (conte crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 30.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: In Florida; En Floride, c. 1917 (watercolour, pen and india ink on buff paper)

In Florida; En Floride, c. 1917 (watercolour, pen and india ink on buff paper)
825162 In Florida; En Floride, c.1917 (watercolour, pen and india ink on buff paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 19.4x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Florida; En Floride)

Background imagePaper Collection: Dancer Standing, in Profile; Danseuse Debout, de Profil, c

Dancer Standing, in Profile; Danseuse Debout, de Profil, c
825137 Dancer Standing, in Profile; Danseuse Debout, de Profil, c.1880 (pastel on tan paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 59.8x44.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III

The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III
825131 The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III, 1924 (gouache, pen and ink and pencil on tracing paper) by Doesburg

Background imagePaper Collection: Elegante et Pierrot, 1918 (watercolour on paper)

Elegante et Pierrot, 1918 (watercolour on paper)
824527 Elegante et Pierrot, 1918 (watercolour on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 33.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegante et Pierrot. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Background imagePaper Collection: Woman with a Pearl Necklace; Femme au Collier de Perles

Woman with a Pearl Necklace; Femme au Collier de Perles
824514 Woman with a Pearl Necklace; Femme au Collier de Perles, (pastel on paper laid down on canvas) by Besnard, Paul Albert (1849-1934); 61x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: Panorama of Vienna, 1871 (watercolour on paper heightened with white)

Panorama of Vienna, 1871 (watercolour on paper heightened with white)
824408 Panorama of Vienna, 1871 (watercolour on paper heightened with white) by Alt, Rudolph von (1812-1905); 39.6x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of Vienna)

Background imagePaper Collection: Woman in Evening Dress, 1912 (watercolour and pen and black ink on paper laid on board)

Woman in Evening Dress, 1912 (watercolour and pen and black ink on paper laid on board)
650484 Woman in Evening Dress, 1912 (watercolour and pen and black ink on paper laid on board) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 22.2x15.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in Evening Dress)

Background imagePaper Collection: The Daily Post (oil on canvas)

The Daily Post (oil on canvas)
615726 The Daily Post (oil on canvas) by Kotschenreiter, Hugo (1854-1908); 48.2x24.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: The Worship of Ganesh, c. 1790 (w / c on paper)

The Worship of Ganesh, c. 1790 (w / c on paper)
1196624 The Worship of Ganesh, c.1790 (w/c on paper) by Carlini, Giulio (1830-87); 28.3x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Mystical Head: Womans Head on a Blue Background, c

Mystical Head: Womans Head on a Blue Background, c
1196582 Mystical Head: Womans Head on a Blue Background, c. 1917 (oil and pencil on linen-finish paper laid down on board) by Jawlensky

Background imagePaper Collection: Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete

Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete
1196339 Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete, (charcoal and white chalk on paper) by Degas

Background imagePaper Collection: Standing Nude; Nu debout, c. 1910-1911 (black crayon on paper)

Standing Nude; Nu debout, c. 1910-1911 (black crayon on paper)
1196322 Standing Nude; Nu debout, c.1910-1911 (black crayon on paper) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 43.2x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Helen Glorified, 1896 (w / c, gouache and shell gold on paper)

Helen Glorified, 1896 (w / c, gouache and shell gold on paper)
1197560 Helen Glorified, 1896 (w/c, gouache and shell gold on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 30.5x23.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: After the Bath (w / c on paper)

After the Bath (w / c on paper)
1195889 After the Bath (w/c on paper) by Polenova, Elena (1850-98); 64.1x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polenova, Elena (1850-1898)); Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: A Garden Party (w / c & gouache on paper)

A Garden Party (w / c & gouache on paper)
1195847 A Garden Party (w/c & gouache on paper) by Nilus, Peter Alexandrovich (1869-1943); 24x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nilus)

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w / c & gouache on paper

Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w / c & gouache on paper
1195710 Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper; set in a velvet, silk) by Raulov, Ivan (1828-69); 43x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Raulov)

Background imagePaper Collection: Study of a Female Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper)

Study of a Female Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper)
1195659 Study of a Female Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper) by Iacovleff, Alexandre (1887-1938); 45.2x27.4 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Russian Soldiers Accompanying a Priest on Horseback, (w / c on paper)

Russian Soldiers Accompanying a Priest on Horseback, (w / c on paper)
1195652 Russian Soldiers Accompanying a Priest on Horseback, (w/c on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); 37.5x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Muhammad Adil Shah II, c. 1650 (w / c & gold paint on paper)

Portrait of Muhammad Adil Shah II, c. 1650 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
1196995 Portrait of Muhammad Adil Shah II, c.1650 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 34.2x19.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195550 Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 36.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imagePaper Collection: Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with

Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with
1195361 Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with mother-of-pearl and g) by English School

Background imagePaper Collection: King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)

King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)
1195359 King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196914 Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 19x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background imagePaper Collection: Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196913 Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 8.6x8.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196821 The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century)

Background imagePaper Collection: Bird and Flower Study, c. 1780 (gouache on paper)

Bird and Flower Study, c. 1780 (gouache on paper)
1196802 Bird and Flower Study, c.1780 (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); 15x7.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Three Young Men in a Landscape, c. mid 17th century (pen and wash on paper)

Three Young Men in a Landscape, c. mid 17th century (pen and wash on paper)
1196798 Three Young Men in a Landscape, c. mid 17th century (pen and wash on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 19x11 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper)

A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper)
1196792 A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 19x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright




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