
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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Kirill Postovit
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 70 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0 inch
$980 $599



Christophe Drochon
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 2 inch
$2,945

Vladimir Kolosov
Fine Art Drawings - 104.1 x 78.7 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 41 x 31 x 0.01 inch
$900




Albane de Saint Remy
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$798





Joan Granados Llimona
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 33 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 13 x 0.4 inch
$859


Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle
Fine Art Drawings - 59 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.2 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$798


Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 90 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$2,454




Zakhar Shevchuk
Fine Art Drawings - 78 x 58 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 30.7 x 22.8 x 0 inch
$1,472

Christian Zeimert
Fine Art Drawings - 77 x 57 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 30.3 x 22.4 x 0.2 inch
$982




Albert Fernand-Renault
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$614

Serge Fontinsky
Fine Art Drawings - 35.5 x 23.6 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 9.3 x 0.1 inch
$712

Jean Louis Plumet
Fine Art Drawings - 29.2 x 20 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
$675





Alberto Manetti
Fine Art Drawings - 30.7 x 22 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.1 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch
$736

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
$370





François Chapuis
Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 35 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.3 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch
$712


Frédéric Schmied
Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 39 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.6 x 15.4 x 0.1 inch
$643






Jonathan Huxley
Fine Art Drawings - 20.5 x 24 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.1 x 9.4 x 1 inch
$4,540


Konstantinos Papaioannou
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,595

Radina Stoimenova
Fine Art Drawings - 97 x 140 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 38.2 x 55.1 x 0.1 inch
$2,110

Yvanne de Coligny
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 39.4 x 0 inch
$1,472


Christophe Hohler
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 30 x 8 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 11.8 x 3.1 inch
$2,454






Bernard Lachaniette
Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 13 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.7 x 5.1 x 0.1 inch
$675


Luis Caballero
Fine Art Drawings - 64.9 x 64.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.56 x 25.56 x 0.1 inch
$3,713

Robert Louis Antral
Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 20 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.1 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
$1,472


Nicolas V Sanchez
Fine Art Drawings - 43.2 x 35.6 x 3.8 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17 x 14 x 1.5 inch
$5,000


Wale Ajayi
Fine Art Drawings - 119.9 x 89.9 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 47.2 x 35.4 x 1 inch
$3,550


Dimitri Godycki Cwirko
Fine Art Drawings - 41.5 x 26.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.3 x 10.4 x 0 inch
$1,215

Catalina Baraona Molina
Fine Art Drawings - 168 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 66.1 x 29.9 x 0 inch
$1,902

Keith O'Connor
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$3,068



Edouard Morerod
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 20 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
$2,400

Emile-Louis Minet
Fine Art Drawings - 16.7 x 21.3 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.6 x 8.4 x 0.1 inch
$368






Kalh Art Kalley
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 29.7 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11.7 x 0.2 inch
$110

Germaine Nordmann
Fine Art Drawings - 15.3 x 24.3 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6 x 9.6 x 0 inch
$466

Giuseppe Cominetti
Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 48.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 19.1 x 0 inch
$9,203




Mathilde de Bellecombe
Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 15 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inch
$221






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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.
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.
The most commonly used drawing techniques are graphite pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen and chalk.