Maria
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€850
Charcoal Drawing for Sale
Charcoal, or fusain, is a unique medium in the world of drawing, known for its ability to create rich textures and shades. This natural charcoal is typically derived from partially burned branches of trees like willow, plane, birch, or spruce, with each species offering a different rendering on paper. The thick, smudge-friendly texture of charcoal allows artists to explore a wide range of monochrome tones, making it a versatile tool for both shading and detailing in drawing.
The manipulation of charcoal requires precision, as it can easily break under pressure, demanding skilled technique from artists and illustrators. Unlike sharpened tools like pencils, pens, or markers, charcoal creates bold, rough, and wild lines that add an expressive dimension to the artwork. It is ideal for creating dynamic portraits, figure drawings, and expressive sketches that stand out due to their deep contrasts and organic flow.
Explore a variety of charcoal drawings on Artsper, including the delicate nudes of Eliane Bonabel, the hyper-realistic sketches of François Bard, or the powerful studies of Ernest Pignon Ernest. Whether you are drawn to the texture of charcoal on paper or the unique technique behind it, these works demonstrate how artists use charcoal to capture the essence of their subjects.
Whether for personal collection or as part of a curated lot, charcoal art offers timeless beauty. From fine art to preparatory sketches, the use of fusain in art continues to evolve, making it a favorite medium for contemporary artists worldwide. Discover the versatility of charcoal today and explore how this drawing technique can add depth and drama to your collection.
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Meet the Reaper
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€850
Escena interior. Solstickan
Miquel Wert
Fine Art Drawings - 81 x 116 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 31.9 x 45.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,500
Untitled
Doïna Vieru
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0 inch
€3,400
The Director
Ghada Jamal
Fine Art Drawings - 55 x 75 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.7 x 29.5 x 1 inch
€2,782
Suprématisme ukrainien 3
Sergey Kamennoy
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 inch
€3,000
Suprématisme ukrainien 4
Sergey Kamennoy
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 inch
€3,000
Suprématisme ukrainien 5
Sergey Kamennoy
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 inch
€3,000
Suprématisme ukrainien 6
Sergey Kamennoy
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 inch
€3,000
Le fakir maladroit
Timothy Archer
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€1,500
Tulip
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Fine Art Drawings - 58.4 x 43.2 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 17 x 0.1 inch
€343
The Drifter
Konstantinos Papaioannou
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
€1,300
David Lynch
Jean-Michel Lourenço
Fine Art Drawings - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,100
Tios y hijos
Nicolas V Sanchez
Fine Art Drawings - 43.2 x 35.6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17 x 14 inch
€4,637
Metaphor
The Catman
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch
€355
Prostitute
Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 86 x 61 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 33.9 x 24 x 0 inch
€3,000
Feelings
Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€5,000
Conspiration
Zahra Zeinali
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
€2,500
Si ploaia miroase bine
Kuffjca Cozma
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.8 inch
€1,200
L'Enfer me ment (36)
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 25 x 15 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch
€800
Aperture 14
Nicolas V Sanchez
Fine Art Drawings - 35.6 x 43.2 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 17 x 2 inch
€4,637
Aperture 7
Nicolas V Sanchez
Fine Art Drawings - 35.6 x 43.2 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 17 x 2 inch
€4,637
Treacherous
Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 33.9 x 0 inch
€3,000
Princess from the Savannah
Wale Ajayi
Fine Art Drawings - 108 x 89.9 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 42.5 x 35.4 x 1 inch
€2,875
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 45.5 x 60.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.9 x 23.8 x 0 inch
€400
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 62.4 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17 x 24.6 x 0 inch
€400
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 60.5 x 48 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.8 x 18.9 x 0 inch
€400
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 60.5 x 48 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.8 x 18.9 x 0 inch
€400
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 60.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.9 x 23.8 x 0 inch
€400
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 60.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.9 x 23.8 x 0 inch
€400
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 60.5 x 48 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.8 x 18.9 x 0 inch
€400
Sans-titre
Jean Revol
Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 60.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.9 x 23.8 x 0 inch
€400
The Pianist #4
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 59 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 23.2 x 0 inch
€650
The Pianist #3
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 59 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 23.2 x 0 inch
€650
Antilope Kobo
Jean Poulain
Fine Art Drawings - 79 x 95 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 31.1 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
€890
Stop
Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 33.9 x 0 inch
€7,000
C memory II
Gugi Goo
Fine Art Drawings - 58.4 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 16 x 0.1 inch
€404
C memory Yu
Gugi Goo
Fine Art Drawings - 58.4 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 16 x 0.1 inch
€404
Pine and Spruce
Simon Kozhin
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 43 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 16.9 x 0 inch
€8,900
Foot bridge
Simon Kozhin
Fine Art Drawings - 55 x 75 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch
€9,500
Concave
Nicolas V Sanchez
Fine Art Drawings - 45.7 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 20 x 1.5 inch
€5,565
Antilope
Jean Poulain
Fine Art Drawings - 99 x 80 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€890
Vous avez dit bizarre ?
Zahra Zeinali
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
€2,500
Adaptation #6
Zahra Zeinali
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 inch
€2,500
Sans titre #6
Zahra Zeinali
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
€2,500
Sans titre #5
Zahra Zeinali
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 70 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 27.6 inch
€2,500
Sans titre #4
Zahra Zeinali
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 inch
€2,500
Pointlessness
Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 33.9 x 0 inch
€10,000
Métamorphose de Giacometti
Damien Berrard
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 37.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 14.8 x 0 inch
€200
Destination Venus
The Catman
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch
€290
Fishes in Pink
The Catman
Fine Art Drawings - 81.5 x 120.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 32.1 x 47.4 x 0 inch
€360
Alpha
Richard Saint-Amans
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€250
Aphillocladus denticulatus
Catalina Baraona Molina
Fine Art Drawings - 168 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 66.1 x 29.9 x 0 inch
€1,550
Divas, champagne & blablabla VI
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch
€850
Arrière-plan
Zahra Zeinali
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,900
L'Enfer me ment. Hitodama (64)
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 13 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 5.1 x 0.4 inch
€600
L'Enfer me ment (29)
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 15 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch
€700
Personnages
Tadeusz Kantor
Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 28 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.5 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€4,800
Le diner de cons
Zo
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€450
Truffe et caviar
Zo
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€450
Theleme ou la grande course de haie
Kalh Art Kalley
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch
€80
Divas, champagne and bla bla bla #4
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€850
Blue Monday
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€850
Call of Duty
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,250
Si nu stim totul
Kuffjca Cozma
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 inch
€1,200
Silent Soul (01)
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€600
L'amour rue caulincourt #2
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 59 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.2 x 16.5 x 0 inch
€650
The Pianist #2
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 59 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.2 x 16.5 x 0 inch
€650
Béatrice, beauté sauvage
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 39 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.4 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€650
Porcelaine #3
Zo
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
€390
Sans titre
Alexandre Moulis
Fine Art Drawings - 16 x 10 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.3 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
€190
Craving You
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€950
Vanité
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€950
Just Waiting
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch
€950
La Mangrove
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€950
Retiens moi encore un peu
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€1,150
Elle & Moi #4
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch
€950
Styx
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
€950
Retrato -serie cuerpos y almas-
José Fernández Morán
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
€375
Onirisme 1
Agathe Wagner
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch
€450
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Franciszek Starowieyski
Painting - 32 x 22.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.6 x 8.9 x 0 inch
€750
Head study (1585)
Guy Denning
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 8.3 inch
€650
Sans titre
Patrick Villas
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 25.6 inch
€1,200
Need help with Charcoal Drawing for Sale ?
How is charcoal used in drawing?
Charcoal is used in versatile ways by artists. Using charcoal, the artist has the ability to create fine lines using the corner of the stick, or it can create larger patches of tone when used on its side.
Why draw in charcoal?
Charcoal is often used by artists for drawing instead of a pencil because it allows for more artistic freedom and variation. Artists can create both fine, sharp lines and larger areas of tone using the same medium.
What are the different drawing techniques?
The most commonly used drawing techniques are graphite pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen and chalk.