Artists by Medium · Part 2 of 20
Watercolor makes dilution, paper, and the movement of the brush visible. Its range extends from economical studies to densely worked finished sheets.
The 30 profiles below pair a source-based identity note with one item-level work record verified through The Met API. Every embedded image is marked Public Domain by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and each credit retains its object page and Open Access link.
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Artists in this article
- Ahlsned
- Anthonie Erkelens
- Auguste Félix
- Basil Crage
- Carlo Zucchi the Younger
- Charles de Brocktorff
- Charles M. Jenckes
- Erwin Schütz
- Esther Garber
- Francisco Antonio de Sousa
- Fritz Meyer
- Gabriel-Auguste Ancelet
- George Jacobus Johannes van Os
- Henry Victor Burgy
- J. Beigel
- J. Buttfield
- Jean Nicolas Sobre
- Julien Muère
- Lieutenant-Captain Cheleyev
- Ludwig Pfleger
- Nicolaas Struyk
- R. Blasson
- Ruprecht Bartz
- S. Cecchi
- Theodore Lebrun
- Virginia Ferrari
- W. Becker
- W. George
- W. Henry Pierson
- Will Houghton
30 artists working in Watercolor
1. Ahlsned
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ahlsned in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Scandinavian, active ca. 1847.”
A representative work is Architectural Project based on the Pantheon (ca. 1847). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and ink, brush and watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2008. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
2. Anthonie Erkelens
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Anthonie Erkelens in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Dutch, 1774–1804.”
A representative work is Landscape with Windmill (late 18th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and brown ink and watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2003. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
3. Auguste Félix
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Auguste Félix in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active 1860s.”
A representative work is A Hat on a Stand (1863). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and ink, brush and watercolor on wove paper. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Anne Stern Gift, 1980. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
4. Basil Crage
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Basil Crage in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, active 1890s.”
A representative work is Costume Design for Lady with a Fan (1890–99). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor and metallic paint over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1967. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
5. Carlo Zucchi the Younger
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Carlo Zucchi the Younger in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Venice 1728–1796 Russia (?).”
A representative work is Design for an Opera Set, a Congress of Cupids (18th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
6. Charles de Brocktorff
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Charles de Brocktorff in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Danish, active 1830.”
A representative work is Interior, Leningrad? (ca. 1825). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1968. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
7. Charles M. Jenckes
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Charles M. Jenckes in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American, active New York, late 19th century.”
A representative work is Astor Place Riot, May 10, 1849 (1896). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
8. Erwin Schütz
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Erwin Schütz in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Austrian, active ca. 1900.”
A representative work is Fuchs, du hast die Gans gestohlen! (ca. 1900). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor and gouache. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1973. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy. Catalog note: The Met’s online medium field uses “gouche” for “gouache”.
Sources: Met identity/item source
9. Esther Garber
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Esther Garber in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American, born 1913.”
A representative work is Boardwalk and Beach (ca. 1939). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Opaque paint, watercolor, and pen and black ink over graphite on paper. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Pennsylvania W. P. A., 1943. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
10. Francisco Antonio de Sousa
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Francisco Antonio de Sousa in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Portuguese, Lisbon.”
A representative work is Triumphal Arch, April 1814 (1814). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor on paper. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Anne and Carl Stern Fund, 1964. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
11. Fritz Meyer
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Fritz Meyer in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American, active 1856–57.”
A representative work is Innere Ansicht des Deutschen Volks Winter Gartens. Interior of the German Winter Garden. 45 Bowery, New York (1856). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy. Catalog note: The Met’s online title contains “IInterior”; the duplicate initial is removed here.
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12. Gabriel-Auguste Ancelet
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Gabriel-Auguste Ancelet in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1829–1895.”
A representative work is Ruins at Pompeii (1853). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Roberta J.M. Olson and Alexander B.V. Johnson, 2022. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
13. George Jacobus Johannes van Os
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists George Jacobus Johannes van Os in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Dutch, Amsterdam 1782–1861 Amsterdam.”
A representative work is Five Shells (early 19th–mid-19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Van Day Truex Fund, 2003. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
14. Henry Victor Burgy
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Henry Victor Burgy in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, died 1901.”
A representative work is La Bocca (1882). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of H.V. Burgy, 1901. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
15. J. Beigel
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists J. Beigel in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American, 19th century.”
A representative work is Elevated Railroad, Broadway, New York (1861). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
16. J. Buttfield
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists J. Buttfield in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, active late 19th century.”
A representative work is A Bachelor in His Study (The Sportsman's Breakfast) (late 19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1956. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
17. Jean Nicolas Sobre
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean Nicolas Sobre in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French.”
A representative work is Project for a "Maison de plaisance pour un grand seigneur", Elevation and Section (ca. 1783). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Elevation: pen and black ink with watercolor Section: Pen and black ink with watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2008. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
18. Julien Muère
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Julien Muère in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British (?), active 1838.”
A representative work is "Drawing Room of the Plas. Spa" (1838). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
19. Lieutenant-Captain Cheleyev
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Lieutenant-Captain Cheleyev in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Russian, active early 19th century.”
A representative work is Coronation of the Czar Alexander I, Moscow, September 1801 (1801). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1962. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
20. Ludwig Pfleger
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ludwig Pfleger in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, 1720–1793.”
A representative work is Studies of the leaves, blossoms, fruits and trunk of an English elm (Ulmus procera) (1788). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor, over a sketch in black chalk. Double framing line in pen and black ink. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2009. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
21. Nicolaas Struyk
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Nicolaas Struyk in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Amsterdam 1686–1769 Amsterdam.”
A representative work is A Caterpillar and Two Moths on a Branch and Two Butterflies (early 18th–mid 18th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and black ink and watercolor over touches of graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Catherine G. Curran, 2008. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
22. R. Blasson
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists R. Blasson in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, active 1790.”
A representative work is East Front of Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire (1790). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor, pen and ink. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Miss Dorothy S. F. M. Codman, 1952. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
23. Ruprecht Bartz
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ruprecht Bartz in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, active ca. 1636.”
A representative work is The Artist in His Studio (1636). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and black ink, gray and brown wash, watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Harry G. Sperling Fund, 2003. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
24. S. Cecchi
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists S. Cecchi in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, 19th century.”
A representative work is Courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1966. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
25. Theodore Lebrun
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Theodore Lebrun in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active ca. 1819.”
A representative work is Woman in Pink Reclining on a Canape (1819). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Anne and Carl Stern Gift, 1979. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
26. Virginia Ferrari
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Virginia Ferrari in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian (Bolognese) (?), active ca. 1847.”
A representative work is Design for a Decanter (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor, over graphite. Design pasted to brown mounting paper. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1962. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
27. W. Becker
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists W. Becker in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, active 19th century.”
A representative work is Entryway to Schloss Epstein (1852). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Morrison Heckscher, 2013. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
28. W. George
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists W. George in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, active late 19th century.”
A representative work is Design for music cover: A Runaway Girl Waltz (1898). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1967. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
29. W. Henry Pierson
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists W. Henry Pierson in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, active 1860s.”
A representative work is British Reception in Baghdad (1865). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1958. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
30. Will Houghton
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Will Houghton in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, died 1916.”
A representative work is Portrait of a Woman Seated at a Table (ca. 1896). The Met catalogs it as Drawing; ornament and architecture, made in Watercolor, white and red tempera over graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1962. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy. Catalog note: Spacing around the semicolon is normalized from the Met’s object-name field.
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Method and source notes
Selection excludes the previous 600-profile series and favors less familiar names where the evidence allows. Every embedded work image in this article comes from a Met item record marked Public Domain.
