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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L'un cherchant l'Autre
Gabrielle Rul
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 inch
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Nude of Woman Reclined on the Back of a Chair on the Right
Gustav Klimt
Fine Art Drawings - 57 x 35 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22.4 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch
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Nude
Albert Fernand-Renault
Fine Art Drawings - 47 x 63 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.5 x 24.8 x 0 inch
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Don't.
Gabrielle Rul
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
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The Embrace
Gabrielle Rul
Fine Art Drawings - 42.6 x 36 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.8 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch
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Quelques mots
Gabrielle Rul
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
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Leap Of Faith
James Shipton
Fine Art Drawings - 180.1 x 150.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 70.9 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch
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Au sortir de la page
Gabrielle Rul
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
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From The Nest
Gabrielle Rul
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
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Night No. 4
Elizabeth Becker
Fine Art Drawings - 22.9 x 30.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9 x 12 inch
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Feeling Free
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
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Elsewhere
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
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Spark
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
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Statement
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
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Figure Sketch No. 1
Elizabeth Becker
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 40.6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 16 inch
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Hour of Secrecy 2
Sayeed Momoh
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
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Hour of Secrecy 1
Sayeed Momoh
Fine Art Drawings - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
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Sleeping nude woman
Leo Guida
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 48 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 18.9 x 0 inch
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Remember
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
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Disorder
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
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Situation
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
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Thought
James Shipton
Fine Art Drawings - 59.2 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.3 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch
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Moonlight
James Shipton
Fine Art Drawings - 59.2 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.3 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch
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Care
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
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Wilderness
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
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Calling
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
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Deception
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
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Bewildered
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
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Damage
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
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Explore
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
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Never Ending, Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
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
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Close your eyes
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
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Rest
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
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Fall Apart
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
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Butterfly
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
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Injustice
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
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Determination
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
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Hero
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
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Protection
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
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Upheaval
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
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Hurt
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
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Speechless
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
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Waiting
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
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Seeking
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
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Explore
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
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Spring Dawn
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
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Reactions
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
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Justice
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
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Spell On You
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
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Concern
James Shipton
Fine Art Drawings - 80 x 39.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
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Forget
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
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Journey
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
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Everything
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
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You
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
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Closed
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
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Bather
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
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Let Go
James Shipton
Fine Art Drawings - 95 x 42.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 37.4 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch
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Unpredictable
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
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Solutions
James Shipton
Fine Art Drawings - 86.1 x 69.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 33.9 x 27.2 x 0.1 inch
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Intense
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
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Liberation
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
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Présence
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
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Nu 29
Thomas Witte
Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
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Nude
Emile Deschler
Fine Art Drawings - 62 x 48 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 24.4 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch
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Heures Grises
Michaël Brack
Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 26 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 10.2 x 0.8 inch
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Caroline
Marie Renaud
Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 40 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
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Jalousie
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
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Sitting Woman
Jacques Le Breton
Fine Art Drawings - 28.7 x 15.3 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.3 x 6 x 0 inch
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The reader
Kathleen Ney
Fine Art Drawings - 50.8 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 16 x 0.1 inch
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Blackened Lovers #1
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
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Hurt
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
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La Succube II
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch
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Le parvis des ténèbres
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch
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Incandescente évanescence
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 57 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22.4 x 0 inch
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Abandon
Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch
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Franciszek Starowieyski
Painting - 32 x 22.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.6 x 8.9 x 0 inch
$877
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Guy Denning
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 8.3 inch
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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.