Artist: Unknown, Monogrammed MTH
Medium: Charcoal on Paper
Creation Year: c. 2013
Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches
Style: Figurative, Contemporary
Period: 21st Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: This captivating charcoal drawing depicts the upper half of a nude African American woman adorned with a wrapped headscarf. The contrast between the delicate curves of her bare shoulders and the intricate folds of the headscarf creates a striking visual balance. The charcoal’s rich texture enhances the depth of her skin tone, while subtle shading adds a sense of warmth and realism to her form.
Her expression, soft and contemplative, invites the viewer to pause and connect with the quiet power of her presence. The headscarf, a symbol of both tradition and individuality, adds an element of cultural significance to the portrait, enriching the narrative within the artwork. The simplicity of the composition, combined with the artist’s careful attention to light and shadow, results in a piece that exudes both grace and strength.
Artist: Unknown, Monogrammed MTH
Medium: Charcoal on Paper
Creation Year: c. 2013
Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches
Style: Figurative, Contemporary
Period: 21st Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: This captivating charcoal drawing depicts the upper half of a nude African American woman adorned with a wrapped headscarf. The contrast between the delicate curves of her bare shoulders and the intricate folds of the headscarf creates a striking visual balance. The charcoal’s rich texture enhances the depth of her skin tone, while subtle shading adds a sense of warmth and realism to her form.
Her expression, soft and contemplative, invites the viewer to pause and connect with the quiet power of her presence. The headscarf, a symbol of both tradition and individuality, adds an element of cultural significance to the portrait, enriching the narrative within the artwork. The simplicity of the composition, combined with the artist’s careful attention to light and shadow, results in a piece that exudes both grace and strength.
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