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What is a black and white drawing called?

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What is a black and white drawing called?
A black and white drawing is frequently called exactly that — a black and white drawing. A drawing or painting that is referred to as monochrome or monochromatic means that it has been created using only one color (this means that a black and white drawing may be referred to as monochromatic). Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary black and white drawings from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Black and white sketch of two women by Modern British artist Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A really eye-catching black and white figurative work by Modern British artist Ewart Johns (1923
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Felt Pen

1980s Gucci Floral Sketch Silk Scarf
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
incredible array of colorful florals- contrasted by black and white “sketch” outline of flowers. “Gucci
Category

1980s Italian Scarves

Black & White Sketch of Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century - Graphite Character Drawing of Leonard Brezhnev done by Ben Blum
Category

20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Glass, Graphite

Lullaby Sketches: black white drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire lands
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
features small sketches of heads resting on forearms. Moore experimented with different angles, appearing
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Drypoint: Hand saw by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch
By Jim Dine
Located in New York, NY
scientific specimens or sketched individually, hammers, awls, brushes, saws and screwdrivers assume a
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint

Tool Drypoint: Paintbrush by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch
By Jim Dine
Located in New York, NY
motif. Meticulously catalogued in rows like scientific specimens or sketched individually, hammers, awls
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint

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