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About this work

This sketch shows a face in profile, turned slightly toward us. The charcoal lines are loose and fast, with heavy shading under the eyes and around the nose. A hat with a wide brim sits low over the forehead, casting shadows. The artist used quick, uneven strokes to suggest light and shape—no clean outlines here. The paper shows through in spots, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. Next, check out scumbling to see how artists create texture with charcoal.