Astrological-Fantastical Portrait (1924 CE)
A gouache astrological masterpiece portraying a humanoid figure amidst celestial symbols in a cosmic, dreamlike realm.
Gouache
Artworks created with gouache, an opaque watercolor medium known for its vibrant, matte finish. This category features paintings that demonstrate the versatility and richness of this technique across various styles.
Portrait of a Woman, Frontal View (1920-1924 CE)
A minimalist portrait of a woman from 1920–1924, depicting an anonymous woman facing forward, using pencil, black ink, and white gouache on paper, measuring 16 cm x 14 cm, reflecting quiet emotion and introspection.
Rhodes (1823-1824)
A watercolor and gouache painting from 1823–1824, depicting the city of Rhodes, layered with washes and opaque highlights.
The Seven-Pointed Star No. 1 (1908 CE)
Completed in 1908, a seven-pointed star tempera and gouache work on paper traces spiraling lines that spread outward, blending spiritual motifs with abstract design.
Well, How Is Your Appetite, Continued The Troll Mother (1915 CE)
An illustration from 1915, showing a troll mother confronting a princess, drawn with fine lines and muted colors.
Now and Then, The Gnome Took Hold of the Reins (1907 CE)
A gouache and ink piece from 1907, showing the gnome in an enchanted forest, painted with opaque colors and fine details.
Good Evening, Uncle! Greeted the Boy (1915 CE)
A gouache and watercolor from 1915, showing a boy meeting a troll in a forest, saying good evening, painted with earthy tones and textured details.
The Troll Herb (1912 CE)
Rendered in 1912, this watercolor and gouache piece from Sweden places a boy and a forest witch exchanging a troll herb in a wooded scene.
Look at them, troll mother said (1915 CE)
Look at them troll mother said was created in 1915, this watercolor and gouache piece from Sweden sets a princess among trolls in a dark forest scene.
The Root Trolls (1917 CE)
Drawn in 1917, this watercolor and gouache piece from Sweden fits root trolls into a forest scene alongside a child modeled after Bauer’s son.
Tuvstarr Still Sits and Looks Down into the Water (1913 CE)
Painted in 1913, this watercolor and gouache work from Sweden frames Princess Tuvstarr gazing into a tarn after releasing her golden heart.