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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Two World

Ilia Balavadze

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 86 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 33.9 x 0 inch

$1,872

Vision 7

Gina Vor

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$175

Native Elements n°34

Imhathai Suwatthanasilp

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0.4 inch

$515

Native Elements n°33

Imhathai Suwatthanasilp

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0.4 inch

$515

Curva 30/23

J/Y Delaunay-Israël

Fine Art Drawings - 62 x 62 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24.4 x 24.4 x 0.4 inch

$526

Motif et copie

Philippe Garel

Fine Art Drawings - 37.5 x 26.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.8 x 10.4 x 0.1 inch

$585

Anatomie - grande - 4

LN Le Cheviller

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$936

Anatomie - grande - 3

LN Le Cheviller

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$936

Anatomie 9

LN Le Cheviller

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$936

Anatomie 6

LN Le Cheviller

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$837

Anatomie 2

LN Le Cheviller

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$837

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

$585

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

$585

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

$585

Feuilles

Serge Plagnol

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

$585

Onde 6

Serge Plagnol

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

$585

Printemps

Serge Plagnol

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

$585

Dessein 9

J/Y Delaunay-Israël

Fine Art Drawings - 108 x 188 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 42.5 x 74 x 0.4 inch

$2,375

Anatomie - grande - 17

LN Le Cheviller

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$936

Anatomie - grande - 16

LN Le Cheviller

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

$936

The Pianist #1

Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle

Fine Art Drawings - 59 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.2 x 16.5 x 0 inch

$760

Angels and Demons (Portrait of Giorgio Morandi)

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.6 x 0.1 inch

$1,111

Etude de Tigre allongé

Christophe Drochon

Fine Art Drawings - 75 x 110 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 43.3 x 2 inch

$4,914

Etude de zèbres

Christophe Drochon

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 75 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 29.5 x 2 inch

$4,914

Etude de lionne

Christophe Drochon

Fine Art Drawings - 75 x 110 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 43.3 x 2 inch

$4,914

Etude de Cougar

Christophe Drochon

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 75 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 29.5 x 2 inch

$4,914

Etude de Tigre blanc

Christophe Drochon

Fine Art Drawings - 75 x 110 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 43.3 x 2 inch

$4,914

Figures

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 34 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 13.4 x 0 inch

$1,158

Meet Your God

Sergio Barletta

Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 48 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 18.9 x 0 inch

$585

Paysage

Pierre Tal-Coat

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 65 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch

$6,786

Landscape BW #33

Marilina Marchica

Fine Art Drawings - 70.1 x 50 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 2 inch

$1,210

Landscape BW #34

Marilina Marchica

Fine Art Drawings - 88.1 x 68.1 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 34.7 x 26.8 x 1.2 inch

$1,630

Dessein 6

J/Y Delaunay-Israël

Fine Art Drawings - 188 x 108 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 74 x 42.5 x 0.4 inch

$2,375

L’œil du chant

Roberto Matta

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$18,720

Mother of nature n°2

Imhathai Suwatthanasilp

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 90 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1 inch

$3,276