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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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Fine Art Drawings, Serendipity, James Shipton

Serendipity

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, The Phone, Mino Maccari

The Phone

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,013

Fine Art Drawings, The Phone Rings, Mino Maccari

The Phone Rings

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,061

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Serge Plagnol

Sans titre

Serge Plagnol

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$596

Fine Art Drawings, Ironic, James Shipton

Ironic

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Drift Away, James Shipton

Drift Away

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Blue Touch, Kristina Mallen

Blue Touch

Kristina Mallen

Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 26 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 10.2 x 0 inch

$620

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Serge Plagnol

Sans titre

Serge Plagnol

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$596

Fine Art Drawings, Power, Shota Imerlishvili

Power

Shota Imerlishvili

Fine Art Drawings - 63 x 43 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24.8 x 16.9 x 0 inch

$2,384

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Serge Plagnol

Sans titre

Serge Plagnol

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$596

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Serge Plagnol

Sans titre

Serge Plagnol

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$596

Fine Art Drawings, Eva -II, Stanislav Bojankov

Eva -II

Stanislav Bojankov

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$358

Fine Art Drawings, Act - XVI, Stanislav Bojankov

Act - XVI

Stanislav Bojankov

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$185

Fine Art Drawings, Reach Out, James Shipton

Reach Out

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Heat, James Shipton

Heat

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Shadows, James Shipton

Shadows

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Touch, James Shipton

Touch

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Purpose, James Shipton

Purpose

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Nonsense, James Shipton

Nonsense

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Lonely Days, James Shipton

Lonely Days

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Ask, James Shipton

Ask

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, D.A.R.E Study, James Shipton

D.A.R.E Study

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Imperfect, James Shipton

Imperfect

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Don't Speak, James Shipton

Don't Speak

James Shipton

Fine Art Drawings - 59.4 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$233

Fine Art Drawings, Confident stance, Kathleen Ney

Confident stance

Kathleen Ney

Fine Art Drawings - 60.5 x 45.2 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.8 x 17.8 x 0.1 inch

$550

Fine Art Drawings, Ethereal Refuge, Sayeed Momoh

Ethereal Refuge

Sayeed Momoh

Fine Art Drawings - 124.5 x 104.1 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 41 x 1 inch

$3,500

Fine Art Drawings, In Bloom, Sayeed Momoh

In Bloom

Sayeed Momoh

Fine Art Drawings - 124.5 x 104.1 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 41 x 1 inch

$4,000

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 14, Boshra Mustafa

Untitled 14

Boshra Mustafa

Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 26 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 10.2 x 0.6 inch

$800

Fine Art Drawings, Esterelle, Marta Grassi

Esterelle

Marta Grassi

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 75 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$1,073

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled (5), Mansour El Habre

Untitled (5)

Mansour El Habre

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,900

Fine Art Drawings, N° 629 Nymphette, R. Cavalié

N° 629 Nymphette

R. Cavalié

Fine Art Drawings - 58 x 32 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22.8 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch

$238

Fine Art Drawings, Act-XV, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-XV

Stanislav Bojankov

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$215

Fine Art Drawings, Act-XIV, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-XIV

Stanislav Bojankov

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$215

Fine Art Drawings, Act-VII, Stanislav Bojankov

Act-VII

Stanislav Bojankov

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$215

Fine Art Drawings, Nu III, Catherine Muguet

Nu III

Catherine Muguet

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$346

Fine Art Drawings, Waiting, Valeria Popova

Waiting

Valeria Popova

Fine Art Drawings - 25 x 45 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.8 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

$417

Fine Art Drawings, Bored, Valeria Popova

Bored

Valeria Popova

Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 42 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.7 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch

$417

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 1, Boshra Mustafa

Untitled 1

Boshra Mustafa

Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 26 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.6 inch

$1,000

Fine Art Drawings, Onirisme 2, Agathe Wagner

Onirisme 2

Agathe Wagner

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

$536

Fine Art Drawings, Pose 1, Nadine Defer

Pose 1

Nadine Defer

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

$465

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Painting, Fashion, Nathalie Cubéro

Fashion

Nathalie Cubéro

Painting - 50 x 40 x 0.25 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

$656

Painting, Fleurs des champs, Anany

Fleurs des champs

Anany

Painting - 122 x 110 x 4.5 cm Painting - 48 x 43.3 x 1.8 inch

$3,457 $2,939

Painting, Zikik, Ahmed Art

Zikik

Ahmed Art

Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$703

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Patrick Villas

Sans titre

Patrick Villas

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 25.6 inch

$1,431

Painting, Sin título, Miquel Ponce

Sin título

Miquel Ponce

Painting - 46 x 38 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 1.6 inch

$596

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.