Thinking of adding some art to your home? These gouache paintings are sure to add beauty and interest to any room. From famous artists, these unique pieces are the perfect accent for any wall.
Or do you want to practice with gouache paint to improve your painting skills? Imitating other drawings at the beginning can be an important step in finding your own style later on.
Every artist expresses themselves through different mediums and styles. Though much can be said about soft pastel works and their beauty, the paint is only one of the many elements that make a painting compelling.
There are a number of other factors such as color, texture and value that contribute to whether or not the painting will be successful.
When exploring a new painter’s work it is important to appreciate all of these elements rather than simply focusing on the aesthetics of one particular aspect.
Let's dive into the collection!
1. The Garden of San Miniato near Florence
John Ruskin's painting, The Garden of San Miniato near Florence is a lovely watercolor study on thick wove paper.
On the left side, Ruskin has drawn a small hill and gardens, with angled lines in wide bands of color that create shadow effects on the leaves and plants. To the right are three trees in different stages of flowering: a white blossom tree, a yellow blooming tree in the center, and an orange-tinged bloom tree. Along the bottom edge is a vine climbing up the base of one of the trees, its tendrils curving outward onto the ground.
Ruskin is important because he helped train the minds of some of the most influential people of his day, and he remains a major influence on contemporary art criticism. In his great work, The Stones of Venice (1853), Ruskin wrote with great feeling and personal experience to describe the relation between man and nature, beauty and truth.
2. Residence of John Macarthur Esq near Parramatta
Australian colonial artist Joseph Lycett depicts the residence of John Macarthur Esq at Parramatta from a slightly elevated viewpoint with views of Sydney and the settlement in the background. The description on the reverse is dated 1823, but it's likely to have been painted earlier than that.
3. Snowballing Outside Edinburgh University
18th century Edinburgh was a favorite subject of Lycett and he produced a number of watercolors of the city during this period, including this charming view of students enjoying themselves in the grounds of Edinburgh University.
4. The Rock of Gibraltar from Algeciras
George Lothian Hall (1820-85) was one of the most prominent British artists and illustrators of the Victorian period.
He began his career as a lithographer with his brothers and during his many travels abroad became inspired by one particular view above all others: that of Gibraltar. 'The Rock of Gibraltar from Algeciras' was painted in 1843.
5. Decoration sketch for the play “Solar Eclipse in Georgia”
Elene Akhvlediani’s most important contributions were: theater decoration and posters; lithography, illustration and painting. She created many sketches for the plays at the Tbilisi Marjanishvili Theater Studio (1910-1915). Her works are exhibited in several museums of Georgia as well as in private collections.
In her work, Elene Akhvlediani (1898–1982) depicts Georgian towns, capturing their daily life and personalities.
6. The Étretat Needle, Red Sky
The Étretat Needle, Red Sky is a beautiful expression of light and color. This piece features a soft blue sky, with a hint of sun bending through the clouds. A long stream of light descends from left to right, shadowing the standing stone that it pierces.
7. The Seven Trumpets of Jericho by James Tissot
The artist combines an accurate depiction of artistic subject matter with a skilled, spontaneous use of brush and color. In this significant painting, the trumpets are pictured in a dramatic fashion as they are blown from above Jericho's walls.
James Tissot became one of the most successful artists in Victorian Britain, enjoying the patronage of Queen Victoria herself.
8. Study by Petre Otskeli
Petre Otskeli's study for the play Rigoletto was awarded by the first prize in the competition held by Stanislavski in 1937, and in 1939, at the theater painters exhibition of London his drawings received a gold medal.
He is one of the most distinctive representatives of Georgian avant-garde art.
9. Native hut at Nassau, 1885
10. The Birthday of Madame Cigale
Aubrey Beardsley’s greatest single work, The Birthday of Madame Cigale, is one of the most sensual and provocative illustrations ever produced. In this painting, a beautifully curvaceous woman welcomes the viewer into her boudoir at her birthday party.
11. The Birthday of Madame Cigale
This miniature portrait of a young Native American girl, now thought to have been painted by Jacques Le Moyne, captures the innocence of childhood in lush color.
12. Two Lawyers Conversing
This oil on canvas painting by Honoré Daumier is a welcome respite from the modern office, with its impersonal furnishings, fluorescent lighting, and cubicles. Instead, we see two lawyers at work in an old-fashioned setting, with a wood-paneled wall behind them.
13. The Saloon
The Saloon captures the essence of Pugin's trip to the Middle East. The building is set apart from the seaside town by a lush garden, with fountains and bright flowers. The lush trees frame a view of Brighton Pier, providing a stunning contrast between nature and man-made structures.
14. Study of Capers
This is a drawing of an insect collection by the artist Maria Sibylla Merian, who studied tropical insects and plants in Brazil, Surinam and elsewhere. In this drawing she depicts a stem with capers, gorse and a beetle that feeds on these species.
15. The Landing of Columbus
This painting, The Landing of Columbus, depicts Christopher Columbus and his men landing on the island of San Salvador in the West Indies. This is one of three major historical paintings by Edward Hicks commissioned by the Pennsylvania legislature in 1835, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his landing. The images are filled with symbolic meaning, depicting a new age. The Latin inscription above Columbus' head reads "In hoc signo vinces" ("In this sign you will conquer").
16. May Ball
Moreau le Jeune is considered one of the most important French watercolorists working in gouache around 1800.
His elaborate compositions, often featuring royalty and nobility, were made by mixing pen, black ink and water-based wash on paper with washes of gouache (a type of watercolor paint) that were layered over each other so as to create tonal variations in his works.
17. Warm Afternoon
18. Longships Lighthouse
Capture the exotic beauty of the sea in this Joseph Mallord William Turner painting. He often revealed nature reigning supreme and obliterating human presence and captured this 1845 scene with exquisite detail, complemented by a blue sky and rising sun.
19. Circumcision of Jesus in the Temple
Circumcision of Jesus in the Temple is a good painting. It has a nice and large size, which makes it easy to be admired by more people. The brushstrokes are clear and visible and have good texture because of the applied effects.
20. Tomb de la Chretienne
21. Abbey St-Amand, Rouen
Tomb de la Chretienne , painted by Richard Parkes Bonington, is an oil painting on canvas. The oil on canvas piece measures 29 inches by 57 inches, and is in good condition with some minor damages to the frame. The artwork depicts a woman lying on her back atop a tomb.
22. Fridolin Assists with the Holy Mass
Originally written by Friedrich Schiller, this watercolor illustrates a scene from "The Way to the Forge," a poem about the heroic sacrifice of Fridolin who was threatened with death for assisting in a Mass. The poem reflects upon the values of beauty, truth, goodness and loyalty and their relationship with religion.
23. The Taj Mahal from the River
24. The Great Statue of Amida Buddha at Kamakura
The Great Statue of Amida Buddha at Kamakura, 1887, is one of John La Farge’s most ambitious and monumental works. He executed this bold and monumental composition after his return to New York, using a watercolor sketch done during his travels as well as photographs that he and Henry Adams had taken
25. Cyperus papyrus L.
It is a sub aquatic species, native to Africa and has long been associated with Pharaonic times in Egypt. This plant grows as high as two meters tall in some areas with its leaves spirally arranged at the top of each stem. The lower part of the stem is roughly triangular shaped and has a yellowish appearance.
26. The Dance of Death
It was made in 1538 and originally hung at the home of Jakob von Hertenstein, who had commissioned it for display in his home. It depicts a collection of skeletons and other motifs from various points throughout human history, all of whom are dancing together.
27. Portrait of the Artist's Wife Seated
This portrait of the artist's wife, painted by Egon Schiele, captures her as gently posed, seated and thoughtful. She has a nice smile on her face and her eyes are hazy looking into the distance. Her hair is swept back into a ponytail and she wears a stylish hat which matches her dress very well.
28. Rosewood Sofa
Rosewood Sofa is a classic example of the bold, sleek look you can achieve by painting furniture. In this instance, Eugene Croe used a combination of water-based paints to create an acrylic finish that shows off the natural grain patterns of the wood. The result is a modern, simple design that fits today’s decorating styles and trends.
29. A Cow Lodge with a Mossy Roof
A Cow Lodge with a Mossy Roof is one of Samuel Palmer's most famous paintings, and imagery similar to this could be found throughout the artist's oeuvre. Painted in 1860, Palmer used different shades of blue to convey bright sunlight and clouds. The artist was known for his depictions of rural life that were usually populated by family members.
30. Frida Kahlo
These prints were created from an original painting by Magda Pach. They are a high quality print that feature Frida as her self-portraits, with iconic red lips and dressed in traditional Mexican clothing.
31. Insects, Butterflies, and a Dragonfly
Insects, Butterflies, and a Dragonfly painted in the 17th century by Jan van Kessel. Insects are a popular subject for still-life painters because they are often brightly colored and emit beautiful diffracted light.
32. Chest
This set of three cherry wood chests is painted by Thomas Watts. Boasting a paint job that looks as though it were centuries old, these chests will add a unique touch to any bedroom or living room. If you ask me which art work is your favorite inside of the Gouache Paintings collection, my answer was the thing above.
33. Lake Squam from Red Hill
This work, by the Philadelphia artist William Trost Richards, depicts Lake Squam in New Hampshire. The calm waters of this small, reflective lake offer a striking contrast to the surrounding shoreline and mountains, steeped in natural beauty and painted with rich color.
34. Privet Hawk Moths and Callajoppa Exaltatoria
This beautiful painting of Prickly Pear Cactus, or Callajoppa Exaltatoria, is a native to the Caribbean. This special piece is elegantly framed in a gold frame and finished in a glossy melamine wood finish, that will last for years!
35. Windsor Castle from Datchet Lane on a rejoicing night
36. Montreal in 1832
Montreal 1832 is a historic painting that shows the city at the height of its development as a centre for industry and trade. A few years later, the arrival of new technologies caused dramatic changes which dramatically altered its landscape.
37. "Bell in Hand"
A painting by Frank Auerbach, Bell in Hand is a charming watercolor and graphite composition on paper. The artist created this work during the 1940s, and it is currently in a private collection.
38. View of the Mall in Saint James's Park
39. Blanchisserie à Scheveningen
A lively, playful drawing of an old-fashioned laundry shop and its customers, this work exemplifies the artist's early accomplishment after only six months of working in and around The Hague. The unfussy figures show much attention to detail and offer a fascinating glimpse into van Gogh's working process as he honed his skills painting from nature and people. Image Source, This is one of the good apply for Gouache medium.
40. Factory Cloth Samples
This is a large original painting of Factory Cloth Samples, a Frank J. Mace painting from the 1920s. This portrait is painted in Frank J. Mace's signature style on paper, using oil paints to capture some of the shine and texture of the textiles.
41. A View of the Bay of Naples
This painting, a view of the Bay of Naples from Ambassador Sir William Hamilton's apartment in Palazzo Sessa (now the home of the Consulate General of Italy), shows the city laid out in front of him as he sat at his desk.
42. A Country Residence
A Country Residence by Pavel Petrovich Svinin is a masterpiece that depicts the atmosphere of early 19th century Russia. The artist's attention to detail, sketching skills and an eye for beauty are evident in every painted detail of this work.
43. Temple Bar
Temple Bar, painted in 1838 by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, is one of the most famous paintings in Ireland. The painting shows a scene outside the walls of Dublin city at Temple Bar just after it was constructed in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
44. William A. Wheelock Estate
This timeless landscape painting by Tabea Hosier features the William A. Wheelock Estate, located in downtown Saratoga Springs. This painting was exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, France and significant for its portrayal of the magnificent grounds, where guests were invited to walk along the verdant paths, enjoy a game of croquet, or simply sit and bask in the serene atmosphere.
At the end of the article, when I find new gouache paintings, I will update this article.
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