Pencil Collection (page 17)

Study of two male nudes for Arthur in Avalon, c. 1885 (pencil on paper)
1199477 Study of two male nudes for Arthur in Avalon, c. 1885 (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 33x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

View of Papeete, Tahiti, Overlooking the Harbour Towards Moorea
1199475 View of Papeete, Tahiti, Overlooking the Harbour Towards Moorea, mid 19th century (pencil) by French School, (19th century); 20.9x69.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica
1197622 A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica, before 1779 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Quarenghi

Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil
1197496 Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Vacher, Charles (1818-83); 69.8x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vacher)

Fountain, Central Park (watercolour and pencil on paper)
1767328 Fountain, Central Park (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 31.8x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain, Central Park)

The Rhythm (Adam and Eve), 1910 (oil, pencil and crayon on canvas)
1769232 The Rhythm (Adam and Eve), 1910 (oil, pencil and crayon on canvas) by Baranoff-Rossine, Daniel Vladimir (1888-1942); 202x293.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rhythm (Adam and Eve)

In the Bazaar, 1914 (w / c & pencil on paper)
1196424 In the Bazaar, 1914 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 28.9x22.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Sorrow, 1882 (pencil and wash on paper)
1196364 Sorrow, 1882 (pencil and wash on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 46.7x30.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil
1195794 The Chinese Mandarin, costume design for Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (pencil, w/c & gouache) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 40.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil
1195675 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c on paper) by Bakst

A costume design for Salome : Herodiade, (pencil and gouache
1195599 A costume design for Salome : Herodiade, (pencil and gouache, heightened with gold) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 27x22.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c
1195578 Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (coloured pencils on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Woman with Hat, Head Turned to the Side, 1874 (pencil on paper)
1195571 Woman with Hat, Head Turned to the Side, 1874 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195568 Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c
1195564 Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Self-portrait, 1873 (pencil on paper)
1195561 Self-portrait, 1873 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199599 A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 43.2x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)
1199574 Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22.3x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Young Girl Seated in a Chair, a Bowl of Cherries in her Hand
1199534 A Young Girl Seated in a Chair, a Bowl of Cherries in her Hand, (pencil and w/c on paper) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); 45.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199519 Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928) & MacDonald Mackintosh

Christ Church, Oxford (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199497 Christ Church, Oxford (pencil and w/c on paper) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 53.3x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rayner)

Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper)
1195108 Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 22.2x18.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Portrait of Mary in Greek Costume, 1910 (pencil and chalk on cardboard)
1197545 Portrait of Mary in Greek Costume, 1910 (pencil and chalk on cardboard) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 60x53.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

A Sailing Ship, (pencil and oil on paper)
1197320 A Sailing Ship, (pencil and oil on paper) by Wallis, Alfred (1855-1942); 21.5x34.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Interior of the Great Cave, Elephanta, Bombay, 19th century (pencil, w / c)
1196936 The Interior of the Great Cave, Elephanta, Bombay, 19th century (pencil, w/c) by Rawlins, Thomas J. (fl.1820-40); 46.1x63.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rawlins, Thomas J)

Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w / c)
1196926 Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

The Purana Qila, Delhi, (pencil and w / c)
1196906 The Purana Qila, Delhi, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 44.2x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Mausoleum of Prince Khusrau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w / c)
1196902 The Mausoleum of Prince Khusrau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837)

The South East View of Bijaigarh, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1790 (pencil and w / c)
1196897 The South East View of Bijaigarh, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1790 (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 47.3x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862 (pencil and w / c, with touches of white and gum arabic)
1196748 The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862 (pencil and w/c, with touches of white and gum arabic) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99)

The Painters Studio, (watercolour, gouache, and pencil with gum arabic on board)
989622 The Painters Studio, (watercolour, gouache, and pencil with gum arabic on board) by Signorini, Giuseppe (1857-1932); 45.2x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Painters Studio)

The Run-away Knock, (watercolour over traces of pencil on paper)
989432 The Run-away Knock, (watercolour over traces of pencil on paper) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 57.7x47.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Run-away Knock)

Eugenie Fiocre, study for Mlle Fiocre in the ballet The Source, c
988857 Eugenie Fiocre, study for Mlle Fiocre in the ballet The Source, c.1867 (pencil on paper laid on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 45.1x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugenie Fiocre)

Houses and Ships, (pencil and gouache on board)
826905 Houses and Ships, (pencil and gouache on board) by Wallis, Alfred (1855-1942); 30.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses and Ships. Alfred Wallis (1855-1942)

Portrait de Gabrielle, (black chalk and pencil on paper)
826632 Portrait de Gabrielle, (black chalk and pencil on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 62x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Gabrielle)

Nude Girl; Madchenakt, 1912 (pencil on buff paper)
826143 Nude Girl; Madchenakt, 1912 (pencil on buff paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.2x31.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Girl; Madchenakt. Egon Schiele (1890-1918)

The Fair Conchologist, (pencil and watercolour with gum arabic)
991386 The Fair Conchologist, (pencil and watercolour with gum arabic) by Bayes, Alfred Walter (1858-1903); 37.5x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fair Conchologist)

Schooners at Anchor, Key West, 1903 (watercolor and pencil on paper)
651117 Schooners at Anchor, Key West, 1903 (watercolor and pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 35.4x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schooners at Anchor, Key West)

Vaudeville Figure, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
650981 Vaudeville Figure, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 32.7x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaudeville Figure. Charles Demuth (1883-1935)

Massachusetts Beach Scene, (watercolor, pastel, gouache and pencil on paper)
650926 Massachusetts Beach Scene, (watercolor, pastel, gouache and pencil on paper) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 39x56.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pulling the Dory, 1880 (watercolor and pencil on paper)
650871 Pulling the Dory, 1880 (watercolor and pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 21x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulling the Dory. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Portrait of Arthur Benson Homer, 1853 (pencil on paper)
650870 Portrait of Arthur Benson Homer, 1853 (pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 25.7x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Arthur Benson Homer. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Seated Nude, 1912 (pencil and watercolour on paper)
650575 Seated Nude, 1912 (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 31.7x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Nude. Charles Demuth (1883-1935)

The May Queen, 1900 (pencil, w / c & bodycolour, heightened with silver
3431726 The May Queen, 1900 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour, heightened with silver, on oiled tracing paper) by MacDonald Mackintosh

Roger et Angelique, (pencil on calque laid down on wove paper)
990004 Roger et Angelique, (pencil on calque laid down on wove paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 47x37.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger et Angelique)

An Autumn Evening in Paris, (gouache over traces of pencil on cream paper)
989948 An Autumn Evening in Paris, (gouache over traces of pencil on cream paper) by Galien-Laloue, Eugene (Jacques Lievin) (1854-1941); 19.1x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Certain ladies of her companionship gathered themselves with Beatrice when she kept alone
989855 Certain ladies of her companionship gathered themselves with Beatrice when she kept alone in her weeping, and as they passed in and out, I would hear them speak concerning her

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)
989748 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 31.7x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt)

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"Pencil: A Versatile Tool Uniting Art, History, and Expression" The pencil, a humble instrument of creativity and communication, holds within its slender form the power to capture the essence of our world. From Leonardo da Vinci's intricate sketches of skull anatomy to J. M. W. Turner's evocative landscapes in pencil drawings, this unassuming tool has witnessed the birth of masterpieces. In Beeston Castle, Cheshire, sunlight dances on paper as Suntop English Setters are immortalized through delicate strokes. Meanwhile, Writing/Shorthand Pitman scripts tales of forgotten stories with each graphite mark. Pencils have been there when history unfolded - from Harlech Castle's majestic architecture to the signing of the Armistice in Compiegne during World War I. Not limited to human creations alone, pencils have also captured nature's wonders. The Great Indian Fruit Bat takes flight on Bhawani Das' canvas while male and female Red Grouse come alive through textured lines. Even wallpaper designs find their genesis in blue and white sketches that breathe life into living spaces. But it is not just art that pencils embrace; they also reveal glimpses into souls. William Butler Yeats' portrait emerges from Augustus John's pencil and wash technique—a window into an Irish poet's innermost thoughts. As we hold a pencil today, let us remember that it symbolizes more than mere graphite encased in wood—it represents curiosity and constant learning. "I Am Still Learning, " whispers charcoal on paper by those who seek knowledge throughout their lives—Aun Aprendo indeed. So next time you pick up a pencil—whether for doodling or drafting—remember its rich heritage spanning centuries across cultures worldwide. Let your imagination flow freely as you harness this versatile tool capable of capturing both reality and dreams alike.