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Atropos – Original Charcoal Drawing (2021) Original Charcoal Drawing by Anastasia Borodina
19.99 x 29.69 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 19.99 x 29.69cm (actual image size)
£180
Original artwork description
This original charcoal drawing explores the powerful mythological figure of Atropos - one of the three Moirai (Fates) in Greek mythology, known as the one who cuts the thread of life. Created as a preliminary study for a larger figurative composition, the work captures both the symbolic gravity and psychological presence of the subject through expressive line and tonal contrast.
Executed on paper using charcoal, this one-of-a-kind drawing emphasises gesture, structure, and atmosphere. The graphic and illustrative style gives the piece a contemporary edge while remaining rooted in classical figurative traditions. This work reflects an interest in how ancient narratives continue to resonate in modern visual language. The figure of Atropos becomes both archetype and presence — a meditation on fate, time, and human fragility.
Ideal for collectors of figurative drawing, myth-inspired art, and works on paper, this piece works well in intimate spaces and curated collections focused on narrative or symbolic themes.
Details:
– Original charcoal drawing on paper (not a print)
– Mythology, portrait, symbolic figure
– Acid-free paper
– Signed on the back
– Certificate of Authenticity
Technical Information:
The artwork will be shipped directly from my artist's workshop, accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity. I always take great care to ensure that my artworks arrive at customers in perfect condition and ship them with a tracking number.
I appreciate how personal and even intimate the acquisition of a fine art piece can be, so I am always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact me - I am experienced with all technical details and always do my best to support the delivery of artworks.
Materials used:
paper and charcoal
Details:
- Charcoal drawing on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 19.99 x 29.69 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 19.99 x 29.69cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the back
- Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#sketch#drawing#charcoal#black white#charcoal drawing#mythology#portrait drawing#old woman#small drawing#charcoal portrait#mythology art#sketch portrait#small portait
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Original artwork description
This original charcoal drawing explores the powerful mythological figure of Atropos - one of the three Moirai (Fates) in Greek mythology, known as the one who cuts the thread of life. Created as a preliminary study for a larger figurative composition, the work captures both the symbolic gravity and psychological presence of the subject through expressive line and tonal contrast.
Executed on paper using charcoal, this one-of-a-kind drawing emphasises gesture, structure, and atmosphere. The graphic and illustrative style gives the piece a contemporary edge while remaining rooted in classical figurative traditions. This work reflects an interest in how ancient narratives continue to resonate in modern visual language. The figure of Atropos becomes both archetype and presence — a meditation on fate, time, and human fragility.
Ideal for collectors of figurative drawing, myth-inspired art, and works on paper, this piece works well in intimate spaces and curated collections focused on narrative or symbolic themes.
Details:
– Original charcoal drawing on paper (not a print)
– Mythology, portrait, symbolic figure
– Acid-free paper
– Signed on the back
– Certificate of Authenticity
Technical Information:
The artwork will be shipped directly from my artist's workshop, accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity. I always take great care to ensure that my artworks arrive at customers in perfect condition and ship them with a tracking number.
I appreciate how personal and even intimate the acquisition of a fine art piece can be, so I am always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact me - I am experienced with all technical details and always do my best to support the delivery of artworks.
Materials used:
paper and charcoal
Details:
- Charcoal drawing on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 19.99 x 29.69 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 19.99 x 29.69cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the back
- Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#sketch#drawing#charcoal#black white#charcoal drawing#mythology#portrait drawing#old woman#small drawing#charcoal portrait#mythology art#sketch portrait#small portait