The Girl with the Sad Look

2024

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MATERIAL
Charcoal on Bristol Paper

DIMENSIONS
20,5 cm x 29 cm
Collected by a Private Owner

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The Girl with the Sad Look captures a quiet moment of reflection and emotional sensitivity.

The subject’s gaze reveals a mixture of vulnerability, strength and contemplation. Rather than expressing a single emotion, the portrait invites the viewer to explore the complexity of childhood experiences and the silent stories often hidden behind a thoughtful expression.

Created in charcoal on Bristol paper, the drawing focuses on delicate tonal values, flowing hair textures and subtle contrasts that enhance the realism of the portrait. The simplicity of the composition allows the emotional presence of the subject to remain at the center of the work.

The Girl with the Sad Look encourages a moment of pause, reminding us that even the quietest expressions can carry profound depth, resilience and humanity.