Charcoal Drawing of A BustCharcoal on paper, this bust study reveals a mastery of light, shadow, and form. The contours are sharply defined, lending a sculptural presence to the two dimensional surface, while the gaze and stylized facial structure suggest classical influence reinterpreted through early modernist sensibilities. The drawing is preserved in a muted grey frame that complements the tonal range of the work and adds to its timeless aesthetic. Quiet and