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Discover contemporary Charcoal Drawings on Artmajeur

Contemporary Charcoal Drawings have become increasingly popular in recent years. Artists use charcoal to create stunning works of art on various types of supports, including paper, canvas, and board. They also use different types of charcoal, such as vine, compressed, and powdered charcoal.

Drawing,  19.7x11.8 in
Paradis Drawing, 19.7x11.8 in
©2024 D. Art

Origins and History

Charcoal drawings have been around for centuries, with early examples dating back to prehistoric cave paintings. However, it wasn’t until the Renaissance period that charcoal became a popular medium for artists, as it allowed for a range of tonal values and expressive mark-making.

Drawing,  16.5x11.8 in
Nature Drawing, 16.5x11.8 in
©2023 Marcos Bastos

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary charcoal drawings have undergone a fascinating evolution in recent years, with artists experimenting with new techniques and styles to create unique and captivating pieces. The use of charcoal as a medium provides a sense of texture and depth that is unparalleled, and Contemporary Artists have harnessed this power to create truly awe-inspiring works. With the rise of social media, these pieces have been able to reach a wider audience than ever before, as artists share their creations online and build a following of passionate fans. As a result, contemporary charcoal drawings have become an increasingly important part of the contemporary art market, with collectors eager to add these stunning pieces to their collections. The demand for these works is only set to grow, as more and more artists continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with charcoal.

Drawing,  23.2x16.5 in
Aktzeichen, Frau, Pastel Drawing, 23.2x16.5 in
©2024 Tius

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary artists who are famous for their work in contemporary charcoal drawings are a rare breed that have mastered the art of creating evocative and expressive pieces through the use of this traditional medium.

One of the most prominent artists in this field is Julie Heffernan, whose charcoal drawings are characterized by a surreal and fantastical quality that is both captivating and unsettling. Her works often feature allegorical images of women and nature, exploring themes of identity, power, and the natural world.

Another artist known for their contemporary charcoal drawings is Laylah Ali, whose stark and haunting black and white works are both thought-provoking and emotionally charged. Her pieces often depict enigmatic figures in ambiguous settings, asking the viewer to question the nature of identity, race, and power.

A third artist working in this medium is William Kentridge, whose masterful use of charcoal has earned him international acclaim. His drawings are known for their dynamic, gestural quality, as well as their political and social commentary on issues ranging from apartheid to colonialism.

Other notable artists working in contemporary charcoal drawings include Shahzia Sikander, whose intricate, patterned works explore issues of migration and cultural identity; Kiki Smith, whose delicate, ethereal pieces often feature imagery of the female body; and Trenton Doyle Hancock, whose surreal and whimsical drawings explore themes of identity, mythology, and the human condition.

Through their mastery of the charcoal medium, these artists have created works that are both visually stunning and emotionally resonant, inviting viewers to explore the deeper complexities of the world around them.

Drawing,  17.3x10.6 in
Sans titre Drawing, 17.3x10.6 in
©1980 Louis Toffoli Artist represented by Artmajeur

Notable contemporary Charcoal Drawings

"Self-Portrait" by Arinze Stanley is a 2018 contemporary charcoal drawing that depicts the artist’s face in intricate detail, capturing every wrinkle, pore, and texture. The piece is a powerful representation of the human form and the emotions that come with the act of self-examination.

"Untitled (Head)" by Julie Mehretu is a 2019 charcoal drawing that features a highly abstracted, gestural head rendered in bold, sweeping lines. The work is indicative of Mehretu’s signature style, which often explores themes of identity, displacement, and cultural hybridity.

"The Black Diamond" by Kehinde Wiley is a 2015 charcoal drawing that depicts a young Black man with a diamond earring and a baseball cap, set against a stark white background. The piece subverts traditional notions of portraiture by placing the subject in a contemporary, urban context, and challenges viewers to reconsider their assumptions about race and class.

"Untitled" by Jenny Saville is a 2017 charcoal drawing that features a fragmented, disfigured figure rendered in bold, expressive strokes. The work is part of Saville’s ongoing exploration of the human body and its relationship to beauty, aging, and mortality.

"Untitled (Diptych)" by Robert Longo is a 2018 charcoal drawing that consists of two large, hyperrealistic images of a gun and a bullet. The piece is a commentary on gun violence in America and the ways in which firearms have become symbols of power and control.

Overall, these contemporary charcoal drawings demonstrate the versatility and power of this medium, showcasing a wide range of styles, subjects, and themes. Whether exploring the complexities of the human form, challenging societal norms, or commenting on contemporary issues, these works offer unique and compelling perspectives on the world around us.

Drawing titled "Paradis" by D. Art, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Paradis - Drawing, 19.7x11.8 in ©2024 by D. Art - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Portrait, art, d.art, illustration, dessin, esquisse, fusain, galerie, artiste

D. Art

"Paradis"

Charcoal on Paper | 19.7x11.8 in

$83.19
Drawing titled "Sans titre" by Louis Toffoli, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Sans titre - Drawing, 17.3x10.6 in ©1980 by Louis Toffoli - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, metier, toffoli

Louis Toffoli

"Sans titre"

Charcoal on Paper | 17.3x10.6 in

$887.32
Prints available
Drawing titled "Precipice" by Michael E. Voss, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Precipice - Drawing, 31.5x22 in ©2020 by Michael E. Voss - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Mountainscape, doom, fear of falling, fear of heights, fear of failing, black and white, l'appel du vide, the void calls, uncertainty, fear

Michael E. Voss

"Precipice"

Charcoal on Paper | 31.5x22 in

$982
Prints available
Drawing titled "18124" by Elena Nikolskaya (Nikaleona), Original Artwork, Charcoal
18124 - Drawing, 16.5x11.8 in ©2024 by Elena Nikolskaya (Nikaleona) - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, black, red, gray, minimalistic, abstract, абстракция, абстрактная, черный, черная

Elena Nikolskaya (Nikaleona)

"18124"

Charcoal on Paper | 16.5x11.8 in

$230.38
Prints available
Drawing titled "Spaccanapoli" by Domenico Asmone, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Spaccanapoli - Drawing, 16.5x11.7 in ©2024 by Domenico Asmone - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, domenico asmone, disegno, arte emergente, arteitaliano, arteitaliana

Domenico Asmone

"Spaccanapoli"

Charcoal on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

$536.83
Drawing titled "Portrait - Diagonale" by Philms, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Portrait - Diagonale - Drawing, 20.9x13.8 in ©2023 by Philms - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, fusain, sanguine, art, poesie, melancolie, diagonale, femme, women, portrait, sketch, elegance, shadows, grace, beauty, drawing, enjoy

Philms

"Portrait - Diagonale"

Charcoal on Cardboard | 20.9x13.8 in

$313.89
Drawing titled "Reflections on Pond" by Anyck Alvarez Kerloch, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Reflections on Pond - Drawing, 23.6x17.7 in ©2016 by Anyck Alvarez Kerloch - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Nature, fountain, statue, water, pond, softness, reflections

Anyck Alvarez Kerloch

"Reflections on Pond"

Charcoal on Paper | 23.6x17.7 in

$632.21
Drawing titled "L'alternative" by Jean-Pierre Baïlé, Original Artwork, Charcoal
L'alternative - Drawing, 72.4x51.2 in ©2023 by Jean-Pierre Baïlé - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, paysage, pont, fusain sur toile

Jean-Pierre Baïlé

"L'alternative"

Charcoal on Canvas | 72.4x51.2 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Promenade tattoo" by Nathalie Setea, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Promenade tattoo - Drawing, 15x11.7 in ©2023 by Nathalie Setea - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Female nudes, jambe, femme, tatouage, sable, plage, polynésien, maori, cuisse, pied, marche, balade, tropiques, tahiti, dessin, noir, original, voyage, exotique, vacances, promenade

Nathalie Setea

"Promenade tattoo"

Charcoal on Paper | 15x11.7 in

$422.59
Prints available
Drawing titled "Penelope" by Dimitri Collard (Oceano), Original Artwork, Charcoal Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Penelope - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©1999 by Dimitri Collard (Oceano) - Illustration, illustration-600, Cinema, Pénélope, Cruz, actress, actrice, portrait, fusain, papier, dessin, drawing, penelope, woman, almodovar, extraordinaire, sublime, transe, être de lumière, noir et blanc, artiste, cinema, contrast

Dimitri Collard (Oceano)

"Penelope"

Charcoal on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$368.24
Drawing titled "Petit dessin n°4" by Denis Blondel, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Petit dessin n°4 - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2023 by Denis Blondel - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Portrait, humains, foule, humanité

Denis Blondel

"Petit dessin n°4"

Charcoal on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$197.43
Drawing titled "Memories" by Chidi Chibueze, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Memories - Drawing, 52x41.7 in ©2023 by Chidi Chibueze - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Hyperrealism, Figurative, Yellow, Picture, Man, Nude, Black

Chidi Chibueze

"Memories"

Charcoal on Paper | 52x41.7 in

$4,126.43
Drawing titled "Nature" by Marcos Bastos, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Nature - Drawing, 16.5x11.8 in ©2023 by Marcos Bastos - Figurative, figurative-594, Countryside

Marcos Bastos

"Nature"

Charcoal on Paper | 16.5x11.8 in

$317.22
Drawing titled "choice2" by Juri Vassiljev, Original Artwork, Charcoal
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choice2 - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Juri Vassiljev - Abstract, abstract-570, Erotic Nudes, sex, erotica, man, woman, passion, body

Juri Vassiljev

"choice2"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$366.02
Prints available
Drawing titled "Rose" by Michele Rene, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Rose - Drawing, 13.5x10.5 in ©2021 by Michele Rene - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, portrait, female portrait, black and white drawing

Michele Rene

"Rose"

Charcoal on Paper | 13.5x10.5 in

Sold
Prints from $27.19
Drawing titled "Зима" by Mikhail Rudnik, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Зима - Drawing, 19.7x23.6 in ©2024 by Mikhail Rudnik - Figurative, figurative-594, Car

Mikhail Rudnik

"Зима"

Charcoal on Paper | 19.7x23.6 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "MARTWA NATURA Z JAB…" by Bartłomiej Piszczek, Original Artwork, Charcoal
MARTWA NATURA Z JABŁKIEM, KAPUSTĄ, MELONEM I OGÓRKIEM - Drawing, 19.7x23.6 in ©2021 by Bartłomiej Piszczek - Figurative, figurative-594, Still life, charcoal, still life, food, drawing, paper, black

Bartłomiej Piszczek

"MARTWA NATURA Z JABŁKIEM, KAPUSTĄ, MELONEM I OGÓRKIEM"

Charcoal on Paper | 19.7x23.6 in

$648.6
Drawing titled "Stella" by Serena Grassetti, Original Artwork, Charcoal Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Stella - Drawing, 26.8x21.7 in ©2023 by Serena Grassetti - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, ecologico, ecoprint, foglie, stampa, carbone, carboncino, volto, donna, ritratto, stampafoglie, tessutostampato, arte, ecoarte

Serena Grassetti

"Stella"

Charcoal on Canvas | 26.8x21.7 in

Sold
Drawing titled "Turkana" by Milena Grzegorzewska, Original Artwork, Charcoal Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Turkana - Drawing, 27.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Milena Grzegorzewska - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Turkana, African Woman, woman, charcoal, art

Milena Grzegorzewska

"Turkana"

Charcoal on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Jorja Smith" by Abdel Maha, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Jorja Smith - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2023 by Abdel Maha - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Celebrity Portraits, Jorja Smith, poster, pop, R&b, music, black and white, aesthetic, female, portrait

Abdel Maha

"Jorja Smith"

Charcoal on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$385.98
Drawing titled "tepetaklak(upside d…" by Onur Kolay, Original Artwork, Charcoal
tepetaklak(upside down) - Drawing, 9.1x6.7 in ©2022 by Onur Kolay - Surrealism, surrealism-627

Onur Kolay

"tepetaklak(upside down)"

Charcoal on Paper | 9.1x6.7 in

$327.38
Prints available
Drawing titled "Selbstbildnis" by Gerhard Pollheide, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Selbstbildnis - Drawing, 16.5x11.8 in ©1987 by Gerhard Pollheide - Figurative, figurative-594, Men portraits

Gerhard Pollheide

"Selbstbildnis"

Charcoal on Paper | 16.5x11.8 in

$1,887.77
Prints available
Drawing titled "Конец лета" by Alena Mihajlova (Eorina), Original Artwork, Charcoal
Конец лета - Drawing ©2023 by Alena Mihajlova (Eorina) -

Alena Mihajlova (Eorina)

"Конец лета"

Charcoal on Paper

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Dans van de Natuur" by Antoon Diepstraten, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Dans van de Natuur - Drawing, 24.2x17.3 in ©2023 by Antoon Diepstraten - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, World Culture, dans, natuur, Antoon, Diepstraten, houtskool, papier

Antoon Diepstraten

"Dans van de Natuur"

Charcoal on Paper | 24.2x17.3 in

On Request Prints from $27.19
Drawing titled "Aktzeichen, Frau, P…" by Tius, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Aktzeichen, Frau, Pastel - Drawing, 23.2x16.5 in ©2024 by Tius - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, Frau Zeichnung, Akt, Aktzeichnung, kleine Bilder, figurative Kunst, Pastel Zeichnung, Farbe braun

Tius

"Aktzeichen, Frau, Pastel"

Charcoal on Paper | 23.2x16.5 in

$844.06
Prints available
Drawing titled "Femme Endormie" by Sylvie Vedel, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Femme Endormie - Drawing, 25.6x19.7 in ©2020 by Sylvie Vedel - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, femme endormie, femme couchée, femme

Sylvie Vedel

"Femme Endormie"

Charcoal on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "In the twilight" by Coco Sanne Hassink, Original Artwork, Charcoal
In the twilight - Drawing, 19.7x15.8 in ©2022 by Coco Sanne Hassink - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Coco Sanne Hassink

"In the twilight"

Charcoal on Paper | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,500
Drawing titled "Sense обнажённое же…" by Anzela Karpova, Original Artwork, Charcoal
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Sense обнажённое женское тело ню картина углем - Drawing, 18.9x16.5 in ©2023 by Anzela Karpova - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Female nudes, Ню, Эротика, Обнажённая, Картина углём, Обнажённая девушка, Обнажённое женское тело, Ню картина, Купить ню картину, Эстетика тела, Nu, Erotic art, Erotic movies, Nude, Черно белая картина

Anzela Karpova

"Sense обнажённое женское тело ню картина углем"

Charcoal on Paper | 18.9x16.5 in

$11,664.96
Prints available
Drawing titled "Greta Antinari" by Nadiia Heckman, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Greta Antinari - Drawing, 11x8.5 in ©2023 by Nadiia Heckman - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Women Portraits, Greta Antinari, La Piovra, Mafia

Nadiia Heckman

"Greta Antinari"

Charcoal on Paper | 11x8.5 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "With a family photo" by Djura, Original Artwork, Charcoal
With a family photo - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Djura - Impressionism, impressionism-603

Djura

"With a family photo"

Charcoal on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Ke séra séra" by Smart Bantu Elie, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Ke séra séra - Drawing, 11.7x11.4 in ©2023 by Smart Bantu Elie - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Love

Smart Bantu Elie

"Ke séra séra"

Charcoal on Paper | 11.7x11.4 in

$2,370.25
Drawing titled "Portrait de Saint P…" by Joaquín A. Sales, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Portrait de Saint Pierre - Drawing, 13x10.2 in ©2023 by Joaquín A. Sales - Figurative, figurative-594, Men portraits, saint pierre, san pedro

Joaquín A. Sales

"Portrait de Saint Pierre"

Charcoal on Paper | 13x10.2 in

$420.37
Prints available
Drawing titled "Pleiadian Queen" by Laura Krusemark, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Pleiadian Queen - Drawing, 33x22.5 in ©2016 by Laura Krusemark - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Laura Krusemark

"Pleiadian Queen"

Charcoal on Paper | 33x22.5 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Connection" by Giovanni Sanesi, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Connection - Drawing, 47.2x35.4 in ©2023 by Giovanni Sanesi - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Giovanni Sanesi

"Connection"

Charcoal on Paper | 47.2x35.4 in

$5,720
Drawing titled "Biunnu" by Gianluca Fascetto, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Biunnu - Drawing, 15.8x11.4 in ©2023 by Gianluca Fascetto - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Men portraits

Gianluca Fascetto

"Biunnu"

Charcoal on Cardboard | 15.8x11.4 in

$163.04
Drawing titled "tête de femme 2" by Florence Coquet, Original Artwork, Charcoal
tête de femme 2 - Drawing, 19.7x15.4 in ©2023 by Florence Coquet - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Women Portraits, fusain, encre, tête de femme

Florence Coquet

"tête de femme 2"

Charcoal on Paper | 19.7x15.4 in

$153.06

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