Original artwork description:

A serene and dignified profile emerges from soft charcoal shadows. The figure stands tall, eyes closed, as if suspended in a moment of internal quiet. The strong highlights along the cheekbone, jawline, and neck give the portrait a sculptural quality, while the looser marks around the clothing and background introduce movement and atmosphere.

The headscarf and draped fabric are rendered with expressive, textured strokes that contrast with the smooth, confident modelling of the face. This tension between precision and abstraction enhances the subject’s presence—calm, grounded, self-contained.

The drawing feels like a study in quiet strength: a portrait that speaks through posture rather than gaze, capturing a moment of inward focus and unwavering grace.

Materials used:

charcoal on paper

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