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Medium: Charcoal
Large Abstract Mixed Media on Woven Fabriano Painting "A Burning Heart"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This unique artwork is created through interweaving strips of painted fabriano paper in order to create a complex, detailed composition with depth and texture. The artwork comes fra...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

In My Solitude
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Nudity in art has historically been a contentious subject, often raising questions about beauty standards, objectification, and the human form. In "In My Solitude," however, Edwin treats nudity with sensitivity and purpose. The nude figure, devoid of clothing and external trappings, serves as a metaphor for vulnerability and raw authenticity. It becomes a powerful statement on embracing one's true self, stripped of societal expectations and external judgments. The choice of the yoga position is not arbitrary in Edwin's composition. Yoga has long been associated with self-discovery, inner peace, and spiritual enlightenment. The woman's serene posture exudes a sense of calmness and introspection. Through this position, Edwin suggests that solitude and self-reflection are integral to personal growth and inner strength. It encourages viewers to embrace moments of introspection and find solace in their own thoughts, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of themselves. Edwin's meticulous attention to detail and symbolism further enriches the narrative of "In My Solitude." The subtle play of light and shadow highlights the contours of the woman's body, accentuating the vulnerability and emotional depth captured in the artwork. The artist's skillful brushwork evokes a sense of intimacy, drawing the viewer into the private world of the subject. The title itself, "In My Solitude," adds an additional layer of meaning. Solitude, often associated with loneliness, is reimagined as a source of inner strength and self-discovery. Edwin invites viewers to contemplate the transformative power of spending time alone, away from distractions and truly connecting with oneself. Crixtover Edwin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Forest Series I
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Forest Series I is an atmospheric abstract representation of a forest in the mist. It was created by poured transparent layers of paint and linear elements of charcoal. My long-term...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Boy Bee
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
At the core of "Boy Bee," we encounter the symbol of the blue face cap. The blue color carries diverse connotations, representing tranquility, freedom, and a sense of calm. In this artwork, the blue face cap becomes a powerful symbol of the wearer's individuality and self-expression. It suggests that the young man is using his choice of headwear as a means of asserting his uniqueness and setting himself apart from societal norms or expectations. The face cap becomes a metaphorical shield, allowing the young man to navigate the world on his own terms, symbolizing his desire to create his own identity and carve his own path. By prominently featuring the blue face cap, John invites viewers to reflect on the significance of personal style as a form of self-expression and as a means of celebrating our distinctiveness. "Boy Bee" encourages contemplation of the intricate nature of identity and the journey of self-discovery. The young man in the artwork exudes a sense of confidence and self-assuredness, suggesting that he has embraced his unique qualities and is comfortable expressing them. His choice of the blue face cap hints at his exploration of various aspects of self and his willingness to experiment with different forms of personal style. John's portrayal of the young man invites viewers to consider their own journeys of self-discovery and the power of embracing individuality. The artwork encourages us to question societal expectations and norms, urging us to uncover and celebrate the diverse layers that make us who we are. "Boy Bee" serves as a reminder that true fulfillment and happiness come from authentically expressing ourselves, even if it means deviating from the conventional path. In "Boy Bee," Makama John...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic

Stephen Edlich Collage
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A signed, dated, 1970’s, acrylic, charcoal, paper and jute collage-on-canvas by notable, listed American artist, Stephen Edlich (1944-1989). Inscribed Majo, 1976-1977 on the reverse....
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1970s Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Jute, Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic

Child Playing with Toy Birds and Doll - School of Jessie Willcox Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Anna Milo Upjohn was an overlooked female illustrator in the school of Jessie Willcox Smith. Her work displays a deep academic knowledge evident in her stylized illustrations of children and engaging their world. Signed lower right- 'A.M.UPJOHN" unframed. She was an assignment artist for renowned women's publications such as The Woman's Home Companion and children's books, as well as commercial assignments.s for the Red Cross. Unframed Anna Milo Upjohn (1868–1951) was an American artist, illustrator, author, and relief worker who, late in her long career, became known for paintings, drawings, and illustrations she made for the American Red Cross. After graduating from high school, she studied art briefly in New York but obtained most of her training in Paris from Claudio Castelucho and Lucien Simon.[1] In the early years of the twentieth century, she became known both for her portraits and paintings of children and for her book and magazine illustrations. Finding herself in France at the outset of the First World War, she devoted herself to relief work first among the refugees in Paris and later among the devastated villages in France and Belgium. Having spent the first half of her adult life as an independent professional, she served as a staff artist for the American Red Cross between 1921 and 1931. She traveled extensively during her adult life and lived mostly in New York City; Ithaca, New York; and Washington, D.C. Early life and training During the 1870s, Upjohn's family lived with her grandfather, a well-known architect named Richard Upjohn who had retired to a scenic home in Garrison, New York. Richard Upjohn's biographer says when she was about five she would accompany him as he sketched and painted. She questioned him about his color choices and learned that artists often chose colors different from the ones present in the subjects they painted. He also showed her engravings of famous paintings, explaining what made them great and where they fell short in his view.[2] Her family was living in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin when she graduated from high school in 1887.[3] A few years later, the family moved to New York, where, in the early 1890s, she took classes at the Cooper Union Woman's Art School.[4] She began her foreign travels in 1893 and during the next few years studied art in Munich, Florence, and Paris.[5] In 1902, she took an illustration class at the National Academy of Design and the following year won the Academy's Suydam silver medal for her work.[6] Between 1909 and 1912, she studied and traveled in Europe's other major cities.[7] In 1922, Upjohn told a reporter that she had studied art "in many places, usually for a few months at a time and disconnectedly, but what counted most was the work she did in Paris under Castelucho and Lucien Simon.”[1] Born in Barcelona, Castelucho's birth name was Claudi Catelucho Diana, but he went by his surname alone. In Paris during the early years of the twentieth century, he and Simon both trained private students and both taught at two mondernist alternatives to the École des Beaux Arts: the Académie Colarossi and the Académie de la Grande Chaumière.[8] Upjohn did not say whether she took private lessons, classes, or both. Career in art Image No. 1, Anna Milo Upjohn, Young Boy Going Fishing, 1910, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 inches In 1890, at the age of twenty-one, Upjohn completed a painting of angels for St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Her uncle Richard M. Upjohn had designed the building and her father was currently its rector (having succeeded John Henry Hobart Brown...
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1910s Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Vector (Large Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Painting, Framed)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist's Statement: "I typically paint abstractly, but this is part of a recent series of paintings that is loosely figurative. They harken back to 80s neo-Expressionism and Figurat...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Charcoal, Tar, House Paint, Acrylic

Hyperrealist Charcoal on Archival Paper Artwork "Still Life with Muybridge"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This recent series of charcoal drawings by Henk Serfontein, MOMENTUM, is inspired by the work of Eadweard Muybridge. There is a play between realism and surrealism, with the almost p...
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2010s Realist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Hyperrealist Charcoal on Archival Paper Still Life Artwork "Turning Around"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This recent series of charcoal drawings by Henk Serfontein, MOMENTUM, is inspired by the work of Eadweard Muybridge. There is a play between realism and surrealism, with the almost p...
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2010s Realist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Hyperrealist Charcoal on Archival Paper Still Life Artwork "Turning Pages II"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This recent series of charcoal drawings by Henk Serfontein, MOMENTUM, is inspired by the work of Eadweard Muybridge. There is a play between realism and surrealism, with the almost p...
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2010s Realist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Life is too short to not Shawarma
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shawarma, a delicious culinary delight enjoyed by many, takes center stage in this artwork. The artist playfully emphasizes the word "Shawarma" on the tote bag, highlighting its significance as a symbol of enjoyment and pleasure. This whimsical representation serves as a reminder to relish the simple, gastronomic experiences that can bring moments of happiness and contentment to our lives. "You can't buy happiness, but buy shawarma." These words resonate deeply, encapsulating the idea that true happiness cannot be purchased, but it can be found in the small, fleeting moments of joy. The artwork encourages us to seek happiness in the every day and appreciate the simple pleasures that add flavor to our lives. By celebrating the act of indulging in a beloved food like shawarma, the artist reminds us to embrace the little things that bring us happiness. "Sometimes a sad day is a good day to enjoy life." This thought-provoking statement challenges our perspective on difficult times, suggesting that even in moments of sadness, we can find solace in the small joys that surround us. The artwork portrays a young woman, perhaps caught in a moment of contemplation, choosing to uplift her spirits through the simple act of enjoying shawarma. It serves as a reminder that even during challenging times, we can find solace and pleasure in life's little pleasures. "Life is too short to not Shawarma" serves as a gentle reminder to live fully in the present. It urges us to savor the flavors, experiences, and connections that make life beautiful. In a world that often rushes by, this artwork encourages us to slow down and appreciate the present moment, relishing the delicious tastes and sensations that bring us joy. Food has an incredible ability to bring people together, transcending cultural boundaries and creating moments of shared happiness. The artwork's focus on shawarma as a source of enjoyment underscores the significance of culinary delights in our lives. It invites us to celebrate the diverse flavors and experiences that the world of food offers, fostering connections and creating memories. "Life is too short to not Shawarma" is not just a whimsical artwork...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Harmonious (Mixed Feeling)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"We are all equal in the fact that we are all different." These poignant words serve as the foundation of "Harmonious (Mixed Feeling)." The artwork beautifully captures the essence o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Focus
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Adding and Subtracting: The Nobu Series by Melanie Brown
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Adding and Subtracting: The Nobu Series Size (h w d): 30 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Acrylic, powdered pigment, and charcoal On Canvas Creation Date: c. 2019
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic, Pigment, Canvas

Bull Beautiful #3
Located in Singapore, SG
"Concept note: One of the first depictions of livestock in art, this beautiful, majestic beast has pastoral importance. Its beautiful wide-bending curled horns and visibly distinct d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal

Abstract Mixed Media Painting, "Terrible Beauty" 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original mixed media collage by Southern California artist, Kathleen Kane Murrell. It is unframed. The artist protects the canvas with a layer of plexiglass. Its dimension...
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Charcoal, Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

Goddess (figurative, pregnant, life drawing, black and white, mirror)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Goddess Charcoal, pastel and reflective mylar on paper Year: 2000 Size: 30x25x0.35in Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1660 Framed drawing o...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Mylar, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Untitled Abstract Expressionist drawing by sculptor, signed, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Anthony Padovano Untitled Abstract Expressionist drawing, 1971 Ink Wash on Paper Drawing Signed and dated by the artist Original vintage frame included Original (unique) signed Abstr...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Charcoal, Sumi Ink

Dance at the Air BnB by Melanie Brown
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Dance at the Air BnB Painted in the studio in response to Kim Gordon’s song “Air BnB” Charcoal, Pastel, and Acrylic on Canvas 44”x44”x1.25” 2022 signed
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel

Prairie Chicken Family #2 by Melanie Brown
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Prairie Chicken Family #2 Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas 28”x62” 2014 signed
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic

"Landscape" Black and White Paint on Paper Large Size made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape B/W Mineral Oxide on Paper ( Fabriano Elle Paper's 220 gr) 100x70 cm 2023 original art works of art published in the catalogue for the exhibition "Lo Spazio Fragile" Family...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Light, Series Drawing From Israel - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. Krzysztof Gliszczyński born in Miastko in 1962. Graduated from the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in 1987 in the studio of Prof. Kazimierz Ostrowski. Between 1995 and 2002 founder and co-manager of Koło Gallery in Gdańsk. lnitiator of the Kazimierz Ostrowski Award, con-ferred by the Union of Polish Artists and Designers (ZPAP), Gdańsk Chapter. Dean of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2008-2012. Vice Rector for Development and Cooperation of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2012-2016. Obtained a professorship in 2011. Currently head of the Third Painting Studio of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts. He has taken part in a few dozen exhibitions in Poland and abroad. He has received countless prizes and awards for his artistic work. He is active in the field of painting, drawing, objects, and video. Artist Statement In the 1990s I started collecting flakes of paint – leftovers from my work. I would put fresh ones in wooden formworks, dried ones in glass containers. They constituted layers of investigations into the field of painting, enclosed in dated and numbered cuboids measuring 47 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm. I called those objects Urns. In 2016, I displayed them at an exhibition, moulding a single object out of all the Urns. The Urns inspired me to redefine the status of my work as a painter. In order to do it, I performed a daunting task of placing the layers of paint not in an urn, but on a canvas, pressing each fresh bit of paint with my thumb. In the cycle of paintings Autoportret a’retour, the matter was transferred from painting to painting, expanding the area of each consecutive one. Together, the bits, the residua of paint, kept alive the memory of the previous works. It was a stage of the atomization of the painting matter and its alienation from the traditional concepts and aesthetic relations. Thus, the cycle of synergic paintings was created, as I called them, guided by the feeling evoked in me by the mutually intensifying flakes of paint. The final aesthetic result of the refining of the digested matter was a consequence of the automatism of the process of layering, thumb-pressing, and scraping off again. Just like in an archaeological excavation, attempts are made to unite and retrieve that which has been lost. This avant-garde concept consists in transferring into the area of painting of matter, virtually degraded and not belonging to the realm of art. And yet the matter re-enters it, acquiring a new meaning. The matter I created, building up like lava, became my new technique. I called it perpetuum pictura – self-perpetuated painting. Alchemical concepts allowed me to identify the process inherent in the emerging matter, to give it direction and meaning. In a way, I created matter which was introducing me into the pre-symbolic world – a world before form, unnamed. From this painterly magma, ideas sprung up, old theories of colour and the convoluted problem of squaring the circle manifested themselves again. Just like Harriot’s crystal refracted light in 1605, I tried to break up colour in the painting Iosis. Paintings were becoming symptoms, like in the work Pulp fiction, which at that time was a gesture of total fragmentation of matter and of transcending its boundaries, my dialogue with the works of Jackson Pollock and the freedom brought by his art. The painting Geometrica de physiologiam pictura contains a diagram in which I enter four colours that constitute an introduction to protopsychology, alchemical transmutation, and the ancient theory of colour. It this work I managed to present the identification of the essence of human physiology with art. But the essential aspect of my considerations in my most recent paintings is the analysis of abstraction, the study of its significance for the contemporary language of art and the search for the possibilities of creating a new message. For me, abstraction is not an end in itself, catering to the largely predicable expectations of the viewers. To study the boundary between visibility and invisibility, like in the work Unsichtbar, is to ask about the status of the possibilities of the language of abstraction. The moment of fluidity which I am able to attain results from the matter – matter...
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Early 2000s Conceptual Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Large Pink Mixed Media on Woven Fabriano Painting "Blooming"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This unique artwork is created through interweaving strips of painted fabriano paper in order to create a complex composition with depth and texture. The artwork comes framed and fl...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

K.316
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Statement: Karli Henneman is a Los Angeles based artist exploring abstraction through a minimalist vocabulary of hard-edge lines, serene tonal shifts, and the interplay of pos...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic, Canvas

Serenity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) "Serenity" is an enchanting artwork that immediately captures the viewer's attention. The focal point is a woman, portrayed with grace and elegance. Oladapo's attention to detail brings the subject to life, with each brushstroke conveying a sense of peace and serenity. The woman's calm expression exudes tranquility as if she has discovered a profound inner stillness. Her eyes reflect a sense of contentment and acceptance, inviting viewers to join her in a world of peace and joy. The artist's careful use of color and light further enhances the soothing atmosphere, creating a sense of harmony and balance within the artwork. "Serenity" embodies the idea that every moment of our lives can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity, regardless of external circumstances. The artwork encourages viewers to embrace the present moment, finding solace and happiness in the simple pleasures of life. The woman depicted in the artwork serves as a symbol of inner strength and resilience. Her serene expression represents an inner journey, a state of mind that can be achieved through mindfulness and self-reflection. She invites viewers to let go of worries, anxieties, and the constant pursuit of external validation, and instead find tranquility within themselves. The emphasis on "every breath we take, every step we make" underscores the notion that serenity is not confined to a specific time or place. It is a mindset that can be cultivated in each moment, whether we are walking in nature, engaging in daily tasks, or simply pausing to take a deep breath. The artwork encourages viewers to approach life with mindfulness and to find joy in the present moment. Agboola Oladapo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Mandorla - Large Format Charcoal On Paper, Black White Drawing
Located in Salzburg, AT
Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube Artist Statement In the 1990s I started collecting flakes of paint – leftovers from my work. I would put fresh ones in wooden formworks, dried ones in glass containers. They constituted layers of investigations into the field of painting, enclosed in dated and numbered cuboids measuring 47 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm. I called those objects Urns. In 2016, I displayed them at an exhibition, moulding a single object out of all the Urns. The Urns inspired me to redefine the status of my work as a painter. In order to do it, I performed a daunting task of placing the layers of paint not in an urn, but on a canvas, pressing each fresh bit of paint with my thumb. In the cycle of paintings Autoportret a’retour, the matter was transferred from painting to painting, expanding the area of each consecutive one. Together, the bits, the residua of paint, kept alive the memory of the previous works. It was a stage of the atomization of the painting matter and its alienation from the traditional concepts and aesthetic relations. Thus, the cycle of synergic paintings was created, as I called them, guided by the feeling evoked in me by the mutually intensifying flakes of paint. The final aesthetic result of the refining of the digested matter was a consequence of the automatism of the process of layering, thumb-pressing, and scraping off again. Just like in an archaeological excavation, attempts are made to unite and retrieve that which has been lost. This avant-garde concept consists in transferring into the area of painting of matter, virtually degraded and not belonging to the realm of art. And yet the matter re-enters it, acquiring a new meaning. The matter I created, building up like lava, became my new technique. I called it perpetuum pictura – self-perpetuated painting. Alchemical concepts allowed me to identify the process inherent in the emerging matter, to give it direction and meaning. In a way, I created matter which was introducing me into the pre-symbolic world – a world before form, unnamed. From this painterly magma, ideas sprung up, old theories of colour and the convoluted problem of squaring the circle manifested themselves again. Just like Harriot’s crystal refracted light in 1605, I tried to break up colour in the painting Iosis. Paintings were becoming symptoms, like in the work Pulp fiction, which at that time was a gesture of total fragmentation of matter and of transcending its boundaries, my dialogue with the works of Jackson Pollock and the freedom brought by his art. The painting Geometrica de physiologiam pictura contains a diagram in which I enter four colours that constitute an introduction to protopsychology, alchemical transmutation, and the ancient theory of colour. It this work I managed to present the identification of the essence of human physiology with art. But the essential aspect of my considerations in my most recent paintings is the analysis of abstraction, the study of its significance for the contemporary language of art and the search for the possibilities of creating a new message. For me, abstraction is not an end in itself, catering to the largely predicable expectations of the viewers. To study the boundary between visibility and invisibility, like in the work Unsichtbar, is to ask about the status of the possibilities of the language of abstraction. The moment of fluidity which I am able to attain results from the matter – matter...
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Early 2000s Conceptual Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Amsterdam Passion
Located in Zofingen, AG
This small figurative artwork is with a pretty woman riding a bicycle and with big peony. And though the peony takes most of the space, it isn't a major part of the artwork and only ...
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2010s Feminist Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic, Ink, Lacquer

Glimpse #92
Located in Napa, CA
Alison Haley Paul is a contemporary painter of lavishly textured landscapes full of nuanced color. Her work conjures up connotations and geographical memories: that summer you spent ...
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2010s Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Canvas, Wax, Oil, Graphite, Pigment

Shadows and Diamonds
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
At the heart of "Shadows and Diamonds," we encounter the theme of shadows. John ingeniously uses shadows to represent the obscured aspects of our individuality, the parts of ourselves that are hidden from the outside world. These shadows can be seen as the unexplored depths of our personality, our fears, or our secrets. The young man in the artwork seems to embrace his shadows, suggesting a willingness to acknowledge and confront those hidden aspects of his being. By portraying shadows as an integral part of the artwork, John challenges us to embrace our own shadows and accept them as essential components of our identity. The shadows in "Shadows and Diamonds" serve as reminders that the multifaceted nature of human existence is not limited to what is visible on the surface but extends far beyond, into the realm of the intangible and the mysterious. While shadows represent the hidden aspects of self, diamonds in the artwork symbolize the facets that shine through, the qualities and characteristics that we choose to reveal to the world. Diamonds are known for their brilliance and sparkle, and in "Shadows and Diamonds," they represent the positive attributes that we proudly display to others. They symbolize our achievements, our talents, and the qualities that make us unique and valuable. Through the juxtaposition of shadows and diamonds, John invites us to reflect on the delicate balance between revealing and concealing different aspects of our identity. The young man's beaded necklace, adorned with diamonds, suggests a celebration of self-discovery and the courage to embrace and showcase the diverse elements that constitute our true selves. In addition to the symbolism present within the artwork, Makama John...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic

Afobaje (King Maker)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The central figure in Afobaje is a majestic and regal woman, representing the embodiment of motherhood. She exudes an aura of wisdom, strength, and grace. Adorned in traditional Afri...
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Mixed Media

"Repetition" Chryssa, Greek Female Artist, Abstract, Neon Light Art Study
Located in New York, NY
Chryssa Repetition Signed lower right; titled on the reverse Gouache, watercolor, charcoal, and graphite on paper 15 x 11 inches Born and educated in Athens, Greece, Vardea Chryssa, known professionally as Chryssa, became a U.S. citizen and earned a reputation for her sculptured assemblages utilizing light from neon, and plexiglas combined with mixed media pieces. One of her pieces, Untitled Light Sculpture (1980) is 22 feet long and is installed in the atrium of a building at 33 Monroe Street in Chicago. It was programmed electronically to create changing patterns of reflected light through 900 feet of neon tubing. Chryssa's sculptures with precision and definite form were a reaction against the prevalent Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s with its emphasis purely upon the artist's intent. In her work, the focus is on materials and the way they are shaped for specific use by craftsmen. She got her early education in Athens, and first studied to be a social worker. She was then sent by the Greek Ministry of Social Welfare to the Dodecanese Islands and later to the Ionian Sea island of Zante, whose population had suffered great loss from earthquakes. Disillusioned that monies were being provided to restore monasteries but not to help other earthquake victims, Chryssa changed her life's direction to become a painter. In Athens, she studied art with Anghelos Prokopion. Then she went to Paris, France, and studied briefly at the Academie Grande Chaumiere and associated with surrealists Andre Breton, Edgard Varese, and Max Ernst. In 1954, she moved to San Francisco, California for a year of study at the California School of Fine Arts, and there she first saw the work of Jackson Pollock, which had a freeing affect on her and inspired her to experiment with pure form. But later she reacted against action painting with her assemblage sculptures of controlled precision. In 1955, Chryssa settled in New York City, and became the first artist to incorporate neon light tubing and commercial signs into sculpture. It is asserted that her "mature work grew out of the Greek experience, before and after World War II, wedded to the raucous letters, signs, symbols, and lights of Time Square, New York City" (Heller 125). In fact, she was so taken with the lights of Times Square that she unsuccessfully tried to get a job as a sign maker but was prevented by labor union rules. However, one of the members gave her sign-making lessons in his shop. She first made Pop images such as depictions of automobile tires and cigarettes and in sculptures, utilized letters of the alphabet, ideas that predated similar images by Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol. Her first major work of interwoven light and letters was Times Square Sky of 1962, but she was dissatisfied because she thought the piece was too crowded. To create a sense of breathing, she inserted neon light, and for the first time, this material became an art medium. From that time, she was prolific and created many variations based on the letters W and A. For her, a primary motivating factor was remaining cool or mentally collected amidst the onslaught of bombarding information and to process it through her creations in new ways so that nothing was repeated. She set up her own work place...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

Two Stories (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Two Stories (Abstract painting) Acrylic, charcoal and graphite on canvas — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in ...
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Graphite

New Soho (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
New Soho (Abstract painting) Acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel on canvas — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This...
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal

Two Stories (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Two Stories (Abstract painting) Acrylic, charcoal and graphite on canvas — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. Th...
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Graphite

Woman with Deep Thought (Feminine Epidemic Series) II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This is a universal problem that needs to be addressed, firstly in law 70% of woman has no right, and moreover, in the past and in some culture, your parent choose who you ought to marry and you can never say no... some mentality were been driven by poverty, and moreover, we also have this cultural belief that a girl supposed to be in his husband’s house, they don’t have right to education, they are not supposed to be in power. Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity About Artist Oluwatosin Ogunniyi is a young talented artist born in 1998 around the rural rusty roof of Eruwa town. that hail from Eruwa Oyo state Nigeria. He had his (ND) National diploma at Ibarapa Polytechnic Eruwa where he studied fine Art, and he currently studying for a degree in creative Art at the University of Lagos He continues his quest for knowledge as he had his industrial training at Oluwole...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Red Monologue (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Red Monologue (Abstract painting) Acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel on canvas — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube....
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

The Object of My Affection (Large Contemporary Painting, Framed)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist's Statement: "I typically paint abstractly, but this is part of a recent series of paintings that is figurative and symbolic. They harken back to 80s neo-Expressionism - my favorite contemporary art movement. I tend not to beat collectors over the head with fatuous "meanings" of my work, but this one does have a subtext, a rather personal one. But you are welcome to read whatever you want into it." Comes framed in a professional high-profile float frame. “Lyman’s work evolves restlessly, with the common elements generally being deft and unusual color choices that balance assonance and dissonance, and vestiges of the hand and facture purposely left in the paintings. The negative space is often so meticulously worked that it’s almost as if the objects – usually simple shapes – are there as much to complement the background as vice versa. Despite the often bold colors there is an elegance about his paintings that prevents them from being either loud or decorative. " Artbeit Zeitschrift “His paintings are a refreshing departure from the current abstract art world’s seemingly endless parade of fields of color with scribbles providing form, a style that is easily mimicked and has become a sort of “safe,” accessible go-to. There are confident decisions in these paintings appearing as commitments of strongly delineated forms and unexpected collisions of color that give the work a visceral, confident and playful soul, increasingly missing from contemporary expressionist abstraction. They are the paintings of a real painter rather than a decorative artist.” ArtSeen, 2018 (from a collector): "Love your work. We collect colorists like Wolf Kahn and Jennifer Bartlett, whom I commissioned a piece from that is in the entrance of Mayo Clinic. We are old fans...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Charcoal, Tar, House Paint, Acrylic

"this is not a place" (III) - Vertical Fauvist Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted landscape by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). The bold orange underpaint has been allowed to shine through the co...
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2010s Fauvist Charcoal Paintings

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Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic

Innocence
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) "Innocence" is a captivating artwork that evokes a sense of empathy and reflection. The central figure, a woman, stands as a representation of someone who has been wrongly accused and unfairly painted with guilt. Oladapo's skilled brushwork brings forth the emotions of sorrow, pain, and resilience, creating a visually striking piece. The woman's expression carries a mix of sadness and determination, reflecting the weight of the false accusations. The use of vibrant red in the painting symbolizes the intense emotions and turmoil she has experienced. The artist's attention to detail, particularly in capturing the subtle nuances of her facial expression, adds depth and authenticity to the artwork. "Innocence" highlights the profound impact that false accusations can have on an individual's life and psyche. The emphasis on being "painted red" with lies alludes to the damaging effect of baseless accusations, which can tarnish one's reputation and cause immense pain. The artwork also emphasizes the resilience and strength required to maintain one's truth in the face of adversity. The woman's unwavering gaze and the determination in her expression portray her refusal to be defined by false accusations. She stands as a symbol of the human spirit's ability to rise above injustice and assert one's innocence. Through "Innocence," Oladapo reminds us of the importance of embracing our authenticity and standing firm in our truth, even when faced with unfounded allegations. It urges viewers to question the validity of accusations and to seek justice and understanding, both for themselves and others who may have experienced similar hardships. Agboola Oladapo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Landscape" Black and White Paint on Paper Large Size made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape B/W Mineral Oxide on Paper ( Fabriano Elle Paper's 220 gr) 100x70 cm 2023 original art one-of-a-kind you get the framed drawing ready to hang frame as in the photo Marili...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

A Glimpse of Mankind - Street Art
Located in OIA, ES
The Painting and Its Style: "Tulip Mania" This painting is a prime example of Neo-Expressionism, a movement in the arts that emerged in the late 1970s and is characterized by its bo...
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2010s Street Art Charcoal Paintings

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Enamel

Pebble In The Sky (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Pebble In The Sky (Abstract painting) Acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel on canvas — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant t...
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Mother and Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Mother and Child" is a beautiful and heartwarming piece that celebrates the special bond between a mother and her child. The piece is particularly significant as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Wandering sheep Ben Mohr, sheep art, shepherd art, nature art, hill art
Located in Deddington, GB
Natalie Bird, artist with Wychwood Art. Natalie lives in South West London near Wimbledon and paints in mixed media, watercolour and oil. She has always drawn and painted since child...
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2010s Impressionist Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Motif(s) - Contemporary Seascape
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Watercolor, Acrylic Painting and Charcoal on paper. Work Title : Motif(s) Artist : Fabien Granet (FR) The work is signed, titled and dated verso. Unique work. Size : H30xW40cm. With archival Mat, not framed. Ready to be framed in a regular 40x 30 cm frame. Born in 1970 the artist lives and works in France. The majority of his drawings and paintings are inspired by the wild landscapes of Brittany in France. " The drawing as a gesture allows me to exploit a (re)mise-en-scene as so many possibilities in the making. Through the quality of drawing as a marker of thought, it is not a question of constructing "dream worlds" but rather of setting up a device that would allow for a conscious dialogue of a certain perception of the real." Fabien Granet is pursuing a research on the perception of the landscape, on our ways of trying to represent it, to understand it, to understand its structures. The drawn "landscapes" are thus as many projections of the artist, which convene and reveal his artistic path, the influences of his culture, his utopias, his dystopian fantasies. Another shift where the quasi scientific concern of objective rigor and the mental construction of an construction of an individual course. The drawing appears in this sense as an act as much as a work which The drawing appears in this sense as an act as much as a work which is registered in a research and a quest to pierce the enigma of the real. In his landscapes, Fabien Granet evokes a process of the mind, where shreds and fragments become entangled in a re-arrangement of of reality. Snippets of architecture and geometrical figures draw human and his gaze into it. The landscape is a human creation, but how does human try to perceive it, how does he understand its constructions? what is his mental image of it? Chaos and structure intersect in a paradox of our vision of the world: the artist picks out the sensitive elements in a reflection on the possibilities in the making. Solo exhibitions : 2023 "GRAND ERRE" Galerie Jean-Louis Ramand - Aix en Provence / 2021 "Les Indestinés" (Drawing Now Art Fair) Galerie Jean-Louis Ramand - Paris / 2017 "mise-en-paysage" galerie Tokonoma - Paris / 2015 "Shiftings" galerie White Project - Paris / 2012 "Risée" galerie G&G - Paris / 2011 "Transistoires" galerie P&Z - Angoulême / 2010 "Tandis que? Group exhibitions (selection) : 2021 " SUMMER TALENTS " - Galerie Jean-Louis Ramand / 2019 " FEEL GOOD " Galerie Jean-Louis Ramand - Paris / 2019 " Naturalia " Mexico / 2019 " (re) mise-en-scène " Galerie Jean-Louis Ramand - Aix-en-Provence / 2019 " ScapeLand " Galerie Jean-Louis Ramand - Paris / 2019 " Blanc Ciel " espace d'art associatif La Perception - Creuse/ 2018 " Angle Mort " Ici. Gallery - Paris/ 2018 " Drawing in Gallery " Galerie ALB - Paris/ 2017 " Where form meets Art " Antwerp Art Weekend/ 2017 " Volume-Espace-Trait " art space Le Mur, Fontainebleau/ 2016 " Open Office " Un-Spaced gallery - Paris/ 2016 " Dessin & Contemporain " Art Center Les Modillons, Angoulême/ 2016 " 3 jours...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Charcoal, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Traveler (blue cloth ) 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Traveler" is an artwork that embodies the spirit of exploration, adventure, and the quest for new experiences. The title itself suggests a sense of movement, curiosity, and the desi...
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2010s 85 New Wave Charcoal Paintings

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Pencil, Acrylic, Charcoal, Canvas

Agbara Abo (Feminine Quality)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Agbara Abo" portrays African women in all their natural beauty, radiating confidence and strength. The artwork captures the diverse physical features and skin tones that make Africa...
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sweet Transformer - Street Art
Located in OIA, ES
🔸 _Title: Astro Boy 🔸 _Artist: Diego Tirigall 🔸 _Year of Creation: 2023 🔸 _Dimensions: 38.2 x 51.2 / 97 x 130 cm 🔸 _Medium: Acrylic, enamel, spray ...
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2010s Street Art Charcoal Paintings

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Enamel

Acrylic and Charcoal Painting on Canvas (Geometric Abstraction; Minimalist Art)
Located in New York, NY
Nigel Hall Untitled Acrylic and Charcoal Painting on Canvas, 1997 Acrylic and charcoal painting on canvas Signed and titled by the artist on the front. Date...
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1990s Abstract Geometric Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Large 80s Vibrant Dynamic Drawing/Painting Memphis Milano Era
Located in Surfside, FL
it is currently unframed and will be sold thus. Similar in style to the 80s work of Elizabeth Murray. A bright, colorful expressive piece signed (labels are not included as it is un...
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1980s 85 New Wave Charcoal Paintings

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Conté, Charcoal, Gouache, Rag Paper, Graphite

"Withering on the Vine" - Abstract Expressionist Contemporary Painting, 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, fine art, abstract expressionist painting, "Withering on the Vine" combines abstracted floral motifs with gestural markings. Created in 2021 by a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Graphite, Pigment

Studio 1
Located in MADRID, ES
This artwork is of my studio which I share with artist Orlando Norrish. It was an abstract way of looking at our studio. We have plants, musical instruments, motorbikes and tools, it...
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

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Charcoal, Acrylic

" Black and White Landscape " Original Paint on Canvas , Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
LANDSCAPE B/W MINERAL OXIDE ON CANVAS 40x50 cm 2020 original artwork Subjects:Landscape Materials:Canvas Styles:#Abstract #Abstract #ExpressionismExpressionism #Minimalism #Figurati...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal

"Landscape B/W" Minimalist Paint on Paper Large size Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape BW Mineral Oxide on Paper ( Canson Paper 300gr) 55x75 cm 2022 one of a kind the painting can be shipped with the frame ready to hang, or on a rigid support with passpartou...
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2010s Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Pops
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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2010s Old Masters Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Pencil

K.300
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karli Henneman is a Los Angeles based artist exploring abstraction through a minimalist vocabulary of hard-edge lines, serene tonal shifts, and the interplay of positive and negative...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Charcoal Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Abstract Mixed Media Painting, "Until We Meet Again"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by southern California artist, Kathleen Kane Murrell. Its dimensions are 30" x 40" x 2". It is acrylic on panel, charcoal, mulberry paper, g...
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2010s Abstract Charcoal Paintings

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Gold, Silver

Untitled (Cats & Dogs No. 8)
Located in Columbia, MO
JERRY BERNECHE Untitled (Cats & Dogs No. 8) Charcoal on paper 30 x 22 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charcoal Paintings

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Charcoal

Charcoal paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Charcoal paintings available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add paintings created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, pink, purple and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Howard Tangye, Adrienn Krahl, Alison Haley Paul, and Subrata Biswas. Frequently made by artists working in the Contemporary, Abstract, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Charcoal paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available

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